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Wayland Lions Club welcomes new member Sheldon Miller
By Brian Pattyson
Nov. 22, 2024 5:43 pm
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The Wayland Lions Club held their November 19, 2024, meeting at the Wayland Community Center. There were 10 members present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Theresa Ferdig, followed by the Invocation by Lion Stan Meyer.
Secretary Bill Grimm gave the last meetings minutes and President Theresa Ferdig gave the Treasurer’s Report. Both were approved unanimously.
Old Business:
- Greet & Meet was extremely successful with 400 children attending. All participating organizations had fun and were pleased with the turnout. Lion Jay Meyer provided the treats for the Wayland Lions Club.
- Wayland Lions Club’s American Flag Program has 141 participants. Unfortunately, 20 have not paid yet for the 2024 Program. The Wayland Lions Club uses the proceeds from this program for events and needs of the Wayland Communities. The Wayland Lions Club needs these funds paid to close out the 2024 program.
- The Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and will include dessert and beverage coupled with a Silent Auction. Lions Theresa Ferdig & Donna Kaufman will be coordinating the event.
New Business:
- Wayland Lions Members will have their Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
- KidSight Program will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Elementary School in Crawfordsville. Lion Jay Meyer will lead this important program assisted by Lions Sheldon Miller & Bruce Eichelberger.
- Lion Bill Grimm received his 10-Year Chevron depicting his term of membership and Tim Egli received his 20 Year Chevron.
- Sheldon Miller was inducted as a New Member of the Wayland Lions Club sponsored by Lion Sid Brooks.
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM.