Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Pictures
OK...so for some reason the pictures that I was trying to post to my last entry didn't show up. I'm going to try again...let's see if this works.
So...this is PDG Pete telling the Lions of District 14-T where our next District Convention will be held...
And this is PDG Pete...again...with his cohort in crime, ZC John.
Until next time...after I'm done thawing out!
VDG Salli
So...this is PDG Pete telling the Lions of District 14-T where our next District Convention will be held...
And this is PDG Pete...again...with his cohort in crime, ZC John.
VDG Salli
This past weekend...
I was so exhausted last evening upon returning from District 14-T's 1st Cabinet meeting of the 2014-2015 Lions year. But I folded some laundry, made Eric's sandwich for lunch, chatted with Emily and DG Elizabeth via email and fell right to sleep.
So here I am this morning...bright eyed and bushy-tailed! Ready to tell you about my weekend.
The Lower Paxton Twp Lions had a very successful Chicken BBQ on Saturday. Selling out is always a good thing when it comes to chicken bbqs. Lion John asked us to be there to set up at 9:00 a.m. To start selling at 10:30. So here I come at 9:05 (I had to get my iced tea...needed the caffeine) and everything was set up already. Now I love Lion John dearly, but when he tells us to be somewhere at a particular time from now on...I'm arriving an hour later. :-)
What a great event on Saturday though. Teamwork, FUN, fellowship...the Lower Paxton Lions are an awesome group of volunteers that support their community and HAVE FUN DOING IT! What more can you ask for?!
After the BBQ, Lion Eric and I stopped to pick up his green jacket. Had to have it for Sunday's cabinet meeting. This was the man who adamantly refused to wear a green jacket when he found out he had to. It's the only time in the years I've known him that he drew a line and said NO. Well, as my Partner In Service, and because he knew how much it meant to me, he did. And I must say, he looked SHARP!
Then we collected our eyeglasses from our eyeglass collection at the Colonial Park Mall.
By this time...I needed my chicken BBQ meal and I wasn't doing another thing until I had it!
So the rest of the day consisted of watching Michigan football LOSE (not happy...Lion Eric and I will be in Michigan to see them play Penn State...hoping for a miracle), completing my report for the Calendar project and counting eye glasses.
Then Sunday...I was installed as the 1st VDG of District 14-T as the rest of the Cabinet was installed as well. Announcement we made from numerous committees...including our very own PDG Pete who gave us some more information about our District 14-T Convention. We are trying something new...going from a 3 day event to a 1 day event. Looking forward to it...Shippensburg University...where...
And the highlight of the day...not mine...was that pesky PDG Pete AGAIN and his cohort in crime, ZC John Mallonee...was this...
So here I am this morning...bright eyed and bushy-tailed! Ready to tell you about my weekend.
The Lower Paxton Twp Lions had a very successful Chicken BBQ on Saturday. Selling out is always a good thing when it comes to chicken bbqs. Lion John asked us to be there to set up at 9:00 a.m. To start selling at 10:30. So here I come at 9:05 (I had to get my iced tea...needed the caffeine) and everything was set up already. Now I love Lion John dearly, but when he tells us to be somewhere at a particular time from now on...I'm arriving an hour later. :-)
What a great event on Saturday though. Teamwork, FUN, fellowship...the Lower Paxton Lions are an awesome group of volunteers that support their community and HAVE FUN DOING IT! What more can you ask for?!
After the BBQ, Lion Eric and I stopped to pick up his green jacket. Had to have it for Sunday's cabinet meeting. This was the man who adamantly refused to wear a green jacket when he found out he had to. It's the only time in the years I've known him that he drew a line and said NO. Well, as my Partner In Service, and because he knew how much it meant to me, he did. And I must say, he looked SHARP!
Then we collected our eyeglasses from our eyeglass collection at the Colonial Park Mall.
By this time...I needed my chicken BBQ meal and I wasn't doing another thing until I had it!
So the rest of the day consisted of watching Michigan football LOSE (not happy...Lion Eric and I will be in Michigan to see them play Penn State...hoping for a miracle), completing my report for the Calendar project and counting eye glasses.
Then Sunday...I was installed as the 1st VDG of District 14-T as the rest of the Cabinet was installed as well. Announcement we made from numerous committees...including our very own PDG Pete who gave us some more information about our District 14-T Convention. We are trying something new...going from a 3 day event to a 1 day event. Looking forward to it...Shippensburg University...where...
And the highlight of the day...not mine...was that pesky PDG Pete AGAIN and his cohort in crime, ZC John Mallonee...was this...
Friday, September 19, 2014
Chicken BBQ
Gearing up for the Lower Paxton Twp Lions Club Chicken BBQ tomorrow. We will be serving from 10:30 a.m. until we are sold out. Come early to ensure you get one! Or ten!!!
For a donation of only $8, you will get a 1/2 Rotisserie Baked Chicken (and it's the famous Kauffman's Chicken to boot!!), a baked potato, apple sauce, a roll and butter. YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!!
We will be in front of Gander Mountain on Route 22 in Harrisburg. We'd love to see you!
Also, the Lower Paxton Lioness Club will also be selling baked goods. I have to say that my favorite is their peanut butter fudge. mmmmmmmm...
See you tomorrow!!!
VDG Salli
Millerstown DG Visit
It is really awesome how I'm getting to meet other Lions within our District...and quite frankly...beyond our District as well. Millerstown was very easy to get to as well. KL Wayne and the rest of the Lions were having a blast last night. I sure do love how easy it is that the laughs just kept coming. KL Wayne's wife is adamant that he has ADD. She even bought a book to prove to him he has some classic signs of it. And the members just backed her up! Too funny!
I was kind of put on the spot last evening too. I just had to wing it. KL Wayne asked if I could tell the group about my history of Lions. I did tell him that last night wasn't about me...it was about DG Elizabeth and her plans. Well...it seems that DG Elizabeth needed no introduction because they all knew her, so it was up to me to talk about myself and my history with Lions. In addition, DG Elizabeth asked me to talk a little about the Calendar project for them. So I did wing it...and I must say, I came away unscathed. Rest assured, Millerstown Lions, I will be back!!! I absolutely loved meeting all of you and felt completely at home. I didn't get a chance to hear about their Rubber Duckie Regatta so I just have to go back! I'm sure there are lots of hilarious stories in addition to the raised money for community needs.
VDG Salli
I was kind of put on the spot last evening too. I just had to wing it. KL Wayne asked if I could tell the group about my history of Lions. I did tell him that last night wasn't about me...it was about DG Elizabeth and her plans. Well...it seems that DG Elizabeth needed no introduction because they all knew her, so it was up to me to talk about myself and my history with Lions. In addition, DG Elizabeth asked me to talk a little about the Calendar project for them. So I did wing it...and I must say, I came away unscathed. Rest assured, Millerstown Lions, I will be back!!! I absolutely loved meeting all of you and felt completely at home. I didn't get a chance to hear about their Rubber Duckie Regatta so I just have to go back! I'm sure there are lots of hilarious stories in addition to the raised money for community needs.
VDG Salli
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Newport Lions DG visit
Last evening I had the pleasure of meeting the members of the Newport Lions Club. For once, I actually knew how to get to a meeting and didn't have to worry about directions (that much). Emily's grandparents live in Newport so I kinda knew where I was headed, even though it's been a long time since I've been up there. And I have to say, for one who really is petrified of bridges, I still really don't like that iron bridge. There's something about being able to see the water right underneath you through the openings.
OK...moving on. The Newport Lions are extremely busy, especially this time of year. They have Canal Days coming up on October 4, they have their annual Halloween parade next month and they are building a jail! Wait...a what??? If you want to know about the jail the Newport Lions Club is building, ASK. I'm sure they would be happy to invite you to a meeting and explain. :-)
Also, their newest member, Lion Scott will be riding his bike on his own (no, he's not running away) to raise awareness for Autism. I'll try to get more specifics since for some reason I didn't type them into my phone like I normally do. I must have been so interested in what he had to say. But Lion Scott is getting ready and will be leaving for his trip next week. Best of luck, Lion Scott. Don't forget to post on Facebook!!!
Until next time...
VDG Salli
OK...moving on. The Newport Lions are extremely busy, especially this time of year. They have Canal Days coming up on October 4, they have their annual Halloween parade next month and they are building a jail! Wait...a what??? If you want to know about the jail the Newport Lions Club is building, ASK. I'm sure they would be happy to invite you to a meeting and explain. :-)
Also, their newest member, Lion Scott will be riding his bike on his own (no, he's not running away) to raise awareness for Autism. I'll try to get more specifics since for some reason I didn't type them into my phone like I normally do. I must have been so interested in what he had to say. But Lion Scott is getting ready and will be leaving for his trip next week. Best of luck, Lion Scott. Don't forget to post on Facebook!!!
Until next time...
VDG Salli
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Shermans Dale DG visit...
So for this VDG that doesn't like to drive where she doesn't know she's going, I must say I'm not doing half bad. For most of these longer trips, I just crank up the music and sing along. I'm sure those other drivers think I'm crazy. (Don't even say it...I know what you're thinking!!)
Now yesterday was a different story...there was no way I was singing with Zone Chair Steve Copp riding shotgun. I'm glad for some company every now and then. Of course, I find myself talking to myself if I don't know the words to a song that comes on the iPod.
THANK YOU, Shermans Dale Lions for the welcome DG Elizabeth and I received last evening. I think these clubs talk to each other to see what food was prepared at a previous DG visit. And I really think it's a conspiracy!! Temptation...that's all I've got to say.
It was great to meet KL Jim (not James) and the rest of the Lions. And I got to put a face to a name when I met Secretary Lion Diane. I know how hard it is to move outside one's own comfort zone and I was so very proud of Lion Diane when she submitted the club reports electronically to LCI.
Lion Sherry...I'll say it again...I really miss seeing you at the District Cabinet Meetings. But as DG Elizabeth and I say, family does come first. And I know that beautiful granddaughter of yours is too precious to pass up!!! I don't blame you. But my heart swelled last evening when I got to see you!!
Up next...Newport Lions...tonight!!! Looking forward to it!!
VDG Salli
Now yesterday was a different story...there was no way I was singing with Zone Chair Steve Copp riding shotgun. I'm glad for some company every now and then. Of course, I find myself talking to myself if I don't know the words to a song that comes on the iPod.
THANK YOU, Shermans Dale Lions for the welcome DG Elizabeth and I received last evening. I think these clubs talk to each other to see what food was prepared at a previous DG visit. And I really think it's a conspiracy!! Temptation...that's all I've got to say.
It was great to meet KL Jim (not James) and the rest of the Lions. And I got to put a face to a name when I met Secretary Lion Diane. I know how hard it is to move outside one's own comfort zone and I was so very proud of Lion Diane when she submitted the club reports electronically to LCI.
Lion Sherry...I'll say it again...I really miss seeing you at the District Cabinet Meetings. But as DG Elizabeth and I say, family does come first. And I know that beautiful granddaughter of yours is too precious to pass up!!! I don't blame you. But my heart swelled last evening when I got to see you!!
Up next...Newport Lions...tonight!!! Looking forward to it!!
VDG Salli
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