Wayland Lions Club meets

The Wayland Lions Club held its Aug. 16 meeting at “Your Choice Restaurant.” There were 16 members in attendance. In addition, District 9SE Governor Michael Renken and his wife, Lioness Linda Renken, were honored guests.

President Jay Meyer called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Invocation was given by Lion Robert Meyer, blessing those attending the meeting and the meal.

Secretary Bill Grimm gave the minutes from the last meeting and Treasurer Terry Kaufman gave the Treasurer’s Report. Both were accepted unanimously.

The meeting resumed after the meal.

August New Business:

A Thank You Note was read from the Wayland Area Childcare Organization. Wayland Lions Club donated $1,200 from the Pancake Breakfast proceeds.

Lion Gwen DeVaul requested a volunteer to monitor a booth to promote Lions Eyeglass Program at the Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. Lion Tim Egli volunteered.

Lion Stan Meyer discussed the Wayland Lions Club Rose Sale Program, in which proceeds are used for community projects. The Rose Sale donation is $15 for a dozen roses to be delivered on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Wayland Lions Members will contact community members that participated in the past.

Lion Tim Egli requested volunteers for a Concession Stand on Aug. 26 at WACO Field for the first football game of the year. Lions Robert Meyer and Randy Blake volunteered to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to set up.

District Governor Michael Renken inducted Janet Sterling into the Wayland Lions Club.

After New Business was handled, Lion Governor Michael Renken discussed the history of the Wayland Lions Club, which was chartered on April 10, 1958.

He recognized the Wayland Lions Club for their service to their communities for the last 64 years. DG Renken congratulated the Wayland Lions Club on the health of their Lions Club, determined by the longevity of membership and securing New Members. He recognized that 8 present members were responsible for bringing in over 17 members and how the Wayland Lions Club Members maintained a legacy of service to their communities.

In addition, DG Renken discussed the international meeting in Montreal and highlighted several important contributions; including the $300,000,000 goal to use as grants and contributions to address the needs of the world to combat disease and disasters; which was surpassed by $25,000,000. In conclusion, DG Renken challenged the members to continue the service of giving; not only to our communities, but also the International efforts of the Lions.

The Wayland Lions Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30 p.m. and adjourning between 7:45-8 p.m.

Call 319-256-4346 or email Brian Pattyson at bhpattyson@outlook.com for an application, or contact Lion Theresa Ferdig at Wayland State Bank at 319-256-5000.