Club News:
There was a high level of member participation at our Labor Day coffee rest-stop, and it netted $495! September's Adopt-A-Highway was also a success, and next time we'll tackle the territory west of Exit 49. Members were quick to respond to the LCIF/District request for WTC disaster relief, resulting in a donation of $800 through a combination of existing funds and member contributions. In an effort to further stimulate sales of Lions Mints, Lion Mike Yanak has announced that these mints will be available at future Club Meetings. A copy of the World Service Project order form is enclosed with this bulletin. Please give generously and return completed form with payment (checks preferred) to Lion Jim Ormiston. There will be a Camp Badger work party on October 20th.

Board Action:
Lion Don Williams discussed potential fundraisers, "Rose for A Day", grocery raffle, and flag rental. $1,250 has been received to date for the Community Service 50/50 raffle. 34 of 40 members have paid their dues, and second notices were sent after the September 24th meeting. Lion Rita Dery reported that $495 profit was made on Labor Day weekend for the coffee reststops, and Lion Lance Muir has drafted a report on procedures for future coffee reststops. Lion Al Draht reported that he had modified the Big Flats Lions sign with longer legs and an area to attach the "free coffee" sign. Lion Al Draht presented the information he had obtained on running an advertisement in the Easy Shopper for used hearing aids and glasses. Lion Bryan Foster offered to pay for the advertisement for the next four months at a rate of once per month. Lion Bim VanEtten made motion, seconded by Lion Bill Powell, to run the advertisement once per month for the next four months. Motion carried. Lion Rita Dery requested that Club brochures be available for mint sales at Sam's Club.

Activity Report:
Six Lions worked 14 hours on Adopt-A-Highway; five Lions donated 15 hours delivering food to the Big Flats Senior Nutrition Site; two Lions worked 42 hours at the Big Flats Community Food Pantry; two Lions donated 46 hours to Steele Memorial Library; and one Lion donated 28 hours to the Boy Scouts. Lions also contributed 188 hours to nine other causes/organizations in September. President, Director, and Secretary met with Senator Kuhl regarding sales tax requirements for Club. No response as yet.

District News:

The 2001-2002 District Directory is now on-line and can be viewed at http://www.20e2lions.com Please take a couple of minutes to access the Directory and ensure the information for your club is correct. It is reported that, to date, the Lions Clubs International Foundation has extended over $350,000 toward the Disaster Relief Fund! DG Bob and VDG Rich extend thanks to all who contributed.

DG Bob's Visitation Schedule:

Birthdays in October:
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Lions Walt Jacobus, Oct 6th, and Bill Powell, Oct 26th.