Zone Chairman Visit
July 2022
The 21st meeting we had a representative from NVCSS to tell us all about the upcoming event at the Kohl’s Shopping Spree being held on August 6th. Starts early and besides the shopping of clothes, he talked about backpacks for school. Also sounds like they get a snack after the shopping.
We had a surprise visit from the Lions 4C1 District Zone Chairman. Lion Niki Manning from Lakehead Lions. Lovely lady. I have known her for a number of years. Ran into her one time at Costco and spent time talking with her at the Lion Conventions over the years.
July Meeting and Installation Party
July 2022 by Mary Stephenson
Ava Manuel – Author
July 7th meeting we were honored with an eye-opening slide show from our own Lion Ava. She has been working hard on a book about COVID. Her explanation of how this virus works has given us a better understanding of why it has no boundaries. How it ravishes the body for some and not for others. Why some die and why some have long term effects and others walk away unscathed.
How it will all pan out for everyone in the future remains a mystery. The unknowns are probably the scariest.
Remembering Lion Egon Harrasser
June 24, 2022
Lion Egon receiving his Melvin Jones Award
Another sad day for Redding Breakfast Lions Club.
Lion Egon was so influential in many projects for the Lions and within the community. I know his pet project was the Turtle Bay Run. His love for running was apparent. Winning many awards in his division. His devotion to making things happen to create the Turtle Bay race each year was outstanding.
I didn’t know Egon for any great length of time, but have been around to hear many stories. He did show me some pictures once of him in his Easter Bunny costume.
Been to the school as he talked about the history of the colonies. Went on some vision testing and was graced with many experiences of his life. He lived a life full of every emotion, some terrifying, some exciting, but all that made him someone extraordinarily special.
Presidential Test
June 2022
Hmm… On Thursday June 16th, we got our first trial run. I guess that is what you call it.
Our president elect for 2022 – 2023 Redding Breakfast Lions Club, decided he would like to run his first meeting.
“Charlie Follis Day”, I have known Lion Charlie before he was a Lion. Many things I learned about his family history on Thursday was extremely interesting.
May Meetings and More
Written by Mary Stephenson
Again inspired by the great speakers this club has enjoyed. Thanks to all the members who have been diligent with this endeavor.
On May 26th Danielle Arendt came to tell us about United Way serving the North State. So many services I had no idea was available for even the middle class. Where if one is not rich enough to afford some extended help, but not poor enough to automatically receive help. Usually the ones that are left out until they have exhausted all their funds to finally get much needed services.
