Wayland Lions Club meets

The Wayland Lions Club held their October meeting at the Wayland community Center. There were 13 members and two guests present.

President Gary Lauger opened the meeting and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion Robert Meyer gave the Invocation.

Guest Speaker Sira Curfman of 'Your Choice Family Restaurant” was the featured speaker. Sira pointed out some of the obstacles of starting up a restaurant, that she had to overcome:

' Deciding she couldn't pass up the opportunity of what she had dreamed of from when she was a little girl, working at her dad's restaurant.

' She had to meet a quick turn-around dictated by the previous owner.

' Completing many different licenses, managing and organizing vendors, coordinating utilities and other services required to open the restaurant.

' The restaurant was deep cleaned and many steps were taken to meet Covid-19 requirements like:

1. Organizing tables 6 feet apart

2. Salt, pepper and sugar containers were brought to the tables and picked up afterward to be cleaned before re-use.

3. Disposable menus were given to each table, which they could take with them; as new menus would be given to each new group.

'We have received many compliments and support from the community, which we are very grateful. Our next project is providing delicious Pizza to our customers,” Curfman said. 'Finally, my staff and I thank our customers for your support and our mission is to make all our patrons completely satisfied with our meals and service.”

Secretary Bill Grimm read the minutes from the September 15, 2020 meeting; then Treasurer Terry Kaufman presented the Treasure's Report and both reports were approved.

President Gary Lauger informed the members that next months Guest Speaker is Past District Governor Nancy Slack, who will be discussing the Iowa Lions Foundation and its Mission to serve various projects in Iowa communities; such as KidSight Program, Eye Center, Eye Glasses, Hearing Aides, etc. PDG Nancy Slack is also the District 9SE representative for the Lions Clubs International Foundation, which she will also discuss.

In addition, District Governor Bryan Bross will be presenting the Wayland Lions Club with their 60th Anniversary Patch for their Lions Banner and will distribute several awards.

Lion Stan Meyer reported that the Annual Rose Sale was a huge success, with the sale of 144 dozen Roses. In addition, several individuals contributed additional funds to assist the Wayland Lions Club in important community projects.

Stan also mentioned that the Wayland Lions Club will also be participating in the City of Wayland 'Main Street Greet & Treat” Halloween celebration by handing out bags and candy treats to costumed participants from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 on Main Street. The procession will begin at the Town Hall/Playground and proceed to the corner and cross over to People's Bank and back down to Achen Farms Property. The activity is being sponsored by Wayland Community Businesses to provide a safe & fun Halloween activity. The area will be blocked off for the event by Fire Department Vehicles.

Lion Randy Morrow reported that the Wayland American Flag Program participation was 101 members of the Wayland Communities. Randy will be making another 20 Flag Packages for others that wish to join. The final Flag Day for 2020 will be Veterans Day on November 11, 2020.

Lion Brian Pattyson announced that the International Lions Board has waived Fees for new members through December 31, 2020 to assist the Lions Clubs in acquiring new members.