Regular Meeting Notes

March 27, 2007 -

> Lion Steve Miguet brought cell phone collection boxes for our new fundraising project. These boxes are to be taken to your place of business or somewhere you can keep an eye on it. Bring phones that have been deposited to Lion Miguet and we will take care of sending them in. We have no out of pocket expense for this fundraiser.

> Lion Bob Holland said he would have the Omelet Supper tickets within the next few days and would be distributing them. He also has the list of duties divided up for each member. The Omelet Supper is April 24th.

> Lion Norine Westerbeck was visiting us. She is District Governor elect and is recruiting Lions to fill vacant cabinet position.

> We also discussed last week's meeting at Doc's Grill. Although the food was very good, logistics for a meeting were difficult.

Arkansas Travelers Come to the Lions

March 27, 2007 - Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Arkansas Travelers, Phil Elson, spoke to the Lions Club today. Elson has been the radio announcer for the Travelers for the past 6 years. This year's games will be heard on 101.1 FM as well as on the Travelers website www.travs.com. The new field, Dickey-Stephens Park, will open April 12 to an anticipated capacity crowd near 10,000 people.

Named after the Dickey brothers of Baseball fame and the Stephens brothers of Arkansas roots, this new park embodies a lot of history. The Little Rock Travelers began in 1896 and have carried the name Travelers ever since, the oldest club in minor league Baseball to do so. The new stadium resembles a train station, a salute to Little Rock as a train center. The park's outfield gives way to the Little Rock skyline. Seat prices will still be $6 for general admission, and parking will be $3.

New Fundraiser Presentation

March 20, 2007 - Lion Steve Miguet gave a brief presentation on a new fund raiser for the club. It involves collecting used cell phones and turning them in to be recycled. Boxes will be distributed to member businesses and as phones are collected, Lion Miguet will send them to the company. Within 5 days, this company will mail us a check for the phones collected. Another Lions Club in a similar size town was able to raise $400 in 3 months. There are no expenses to the club in this project, so all funds will go back to our community projects. While this project will continue year-round, occasionally we can make an extra effort on a weekend or in conjunction with our Omelet Supper to collect additional phones.

Lion Bobby Holland distributed assignments for the Omelet Supper which is scheduled for April 24th at the First Baptist Church. Tickets should be available by our next meeting. The success of this fund raiser depends on members doing their part.

The new member drive to "Net 7 by 7/07" has been very successful. Please continue to invite people to our lunch meetings.

Our regular lunch meeting was at Doc's Grill today. We will return to our regular location at Harding University for next week's meeting, however we would like your input regarding meeting at Doc's. It has been suggested to move our regular meetings to Doc's. Please post your comments about meeting at Doc's. This will be an unofficial poll.

Meeting at Doc's today!

The Searcy Lions Club will be having their regular meeting today, Tuesday, March 20th, at noon, at Doc's Grill. A modified menu will be available. This new location is a trial.