Cat Tracks A Publication of the Chanhassen Lions Club P.O. Box 484, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0484
Winter 2014 Upcoming Meeting: Next General Membership Meeting: Monday January 27 6:30 p.m.
Reminder:
Meetings are always the 2nd Monday (business meeting) and 4th Monday (social meeting) of each month. Meetings are at the Chanhassen American Legion unless otherwise noted. Business Meetings are open to all members but are required for Board Members only. All members are encouraged to attend the social meeting and invite a guest.
Note from the Editor: Lions, this edition of CAT TRACKS is the “thank you note” edition. Each year the club receives dozens of thank you notes from the various individuals and charities we support. Included in this edition are several of those notes. I am sorry that I am not able to produce a Cat Tracks newsletter on a regular basis. I just can’t seem to come up with the time. If anyone would like to take over as CAT TRACKS editor, or even just lend a hand in producing an edition of CAT TRACKS, give me a shout! Yours in Lionism, Lion Dave Hess
2013/2014 Officers/Board Members President: Gary Haberman First VP.: Glenn Kaufmann Treasurer: Dan Mertes Secretary: Dave Hess Membership Chair: Mark Page Tail Twister: Ed Ginsbach/Tom Drewiske Lion Tamer: Chad Junker
Past President: Brad Kingsley Second VP: Denny Fisher Director (2 yr): Jim Lyon Director (2 yr): Karen Henrickson Director (1 yr): Pat Arbogast Director (1 yr): Annette Snyder-Fossum
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Lions Christmas Tree Lot 2013 Brrrrrrr. Enough said! Wow, what a cold selling season it was. Lion Chairpersons Hess, Lyon and Ginsbach cannot thank everyone enough for coming out to volunteer their time, especially during those days when high temps barely made it above zero. In fact, there were three days where the high temp was Zero Degrees! Despite the weather, the Chanhassen Lions Tree lot at Cub Foods was very successful again this season. The trees arrived the day after Thanksgiving and, as usual, there was a nice crew of volunteers to help unload and display the trees. Sales started that day and the lot was officially closed at the end of the day on Sunday December 8th. A self-serve (pay at Cub) was then arranged for the remaining 21 trees and all trees were gone within a week or so thereafter. The tree lot committee is pleased to report that the net proceeds exceeded $15,000 for the second time ever! A financial statement is attached. Kids Raffle Results: The winner of the gift basket donated by ABC Toy Zone was 9 year old Madi Hamilton of Chanhassen and the winner of the $25 gift card to ABC Toy was 5 year old Sam Hanneman of Eden Prairie. Following are a few “family photos” taken during the tree season:
Be sure to check out the latest 5M5 Informer for district news at: www.5M5lions.com Also remember the Chanhassen Lions Website at: www.chanhassenlions.org
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Be sure to check out the latest 5M5 Informer for district news at: www.5M5lions.com Also remember the Chanhassen Lions Website at: www.chanhassenlions.org
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Denny Fisher and Greg Provo completing one of the more challenging “tie downs” during sub zero conditions! That tree looks a little stiff!
Attached is a generic calendar for the Chanhassen Lions. This provides an “at a glance” look at what the club is up to each month. Also, look for e-mail reminders from your club secretary for these events. Also attached is the current list of committee chairs for the club activities.
Be sure to check out the latest 5M5 Informer for district news at: www.5M5lions.com Also remember the Chanhassen Lions Website at: www.chanhassenlions.org
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Thank You Notes Dear Chanhassen Lions Club: The Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Children’s Eye Clinic and Macular Degeneration Center gratefully acknowledges your gift to our organization. Vision is life’s most priceless treasure, and we thank you for helping to give this gift to those less fortunate. Lion Brian Salisbury Cabinet Co-Chair Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation
Dear Lions Club: Thank you for the $500 scholarship via Chanhassen High School. I so appreciate your support. I continue to use my leadership skills that you acknowledged through girl scouts and community service. I will use the scholarship money at the University of North Dakota where I will study Business and Finance. I will also complete at Cross Country and Track for their Division 1 team. Thank you again for your award and acknowledgement. Sincerely, Larissa Juelicch Chanhassen
Dear Chanhassen Lions Club: Thank you for awarding me a scholarship! As a recent Chanhassen graduate, I plan on attending Winona State University this fall. My intended major is Athletic Training. I am excited to be starting this new chapter of my life. Thanks Again! Allison O’Brien Chanhassen
Be sure to check out the latest 5M5 Informer for district news at: www.5M5lions.com Also remember the Chanhassen Lions Website at: www.chanhassenlions.org
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Several additional thank you letters are attached!
And this year’s most interesting photo?
Lions Curt, Denny and Jim pose for one of the more interesting photos of the year at the Lions Club Hosta Sale in June 2013. Posing with an African Kudu in their “Hunt for Hostas”. We do not believe this strange act caused any traffic accidents, at least not any that they will admit to!
Be sure to check out the latest 5M5 Informer for district news at: www.5M5lions.com Also remember the Chanhassen Lions Website at: www.chanhassenlions.org
Chanhassen Lions Tree Sales November-December 2013
Gross Receipts (trees, wreaths, garland, stands & bags) Deposit 12/2/13 Deposit 12/3/13 Deposit 12/5/13 Deposit 12/9/13 Deposit 12/16/13 Deposit 12/23/13 Cash value of donated tree lot gift certificates (8 @ $50) Cash value of donated tree to Cub employee drawing
5,520.00 9,451.00 3,784.00 8,989.00 7,121.00 630.00 400.00 50.00
Total Gross Receipts
$
35,945.00
less value of redeemed certificates and donated trees
$
Total Revenue
$
35,495.00
Total Expenses
$
20,666.65
Profit
$ 15,278.35
(450.00)
Expenses Dave Hess - Down payment on trees (Balsam, smaller Fraser & Spruce) Dave Hess (final payment for trees) Pleasant Valley Tree Farm (Large Fraser Fir and White Pine) Hacker's Tree Farm (Canaan, Scotch, Wreaths, Roping, Spruce Tops) Hacker's delivery charge subtotal - inventory cost City of Chanhassen - temporary sales permit American Legion (lot setup breakfast) Cash for startup Satellite Shelters, Inc (mobile office) Dave Hess (twine, extension cord, gift cert for drawing) Tree unload breakfast at Legion (about 30 attendees) Merlin's Ace Hardware (electrical supplies, tarp, miscellaneous hardware) subtotal - other expenses
$
918.00 8,362.00 6,536.00 3,212.00 185.00 19,213.00
$
50.00 115.00 200.00 639.00 83.75 273.00 92.90 1,453.65
Notes: Donated 8 tree lot $50 gift certificates in 2013: Adeline Knight Fundraiser, Rotary Gala, Chan Storm Fall Gala, Storm Chaser Golf Tournament, Redbirds Rally (2), Ridgeview Foundation Golf & Taste (2)
Chanhassen Lions Club Committee Chairs 2013/2014 Administrative Committee Chairs Membership – Mark Page Program – Matt Arens/Jim Lyon Public Relations/Web Site/Social Media – Paul Palmer/Glenn Kaufmann Projects & Giving – Dan Mertes/Dave Hess Club Newsletter – Dave Hess Lions Directory – Brad Kingsley Holiday Party – Chad Junker, Tom Drewiske 5M5 Convention – Mark Page, Matt Arens, Steve McAuley
Fund Raising/Service Project Committee Chairs Christmas Tree Lot – Ginsbach, Hess, Lyon
Pancake Breakfast – Way, Kingsley
Hosta Sales – Chad Junker & Denny Fisher
Food Drive – Denny Fisher
Golf Tournament – Ginsbach, Mertes, Hanna, Page
Bridging Furniture Collection – Jim Way
Von Hanson’s July 4th Brat Sale – Denny Fisher
Adopt-a-Highway – Tom Workman
Eyeglass Collection – Gary Haberman
Sight Night – Paul Palmer
Senior Center Picnic – Sue Ries
Lions Scholarships – Glenn Kaufmann
Service Proj. (FMSC, TreeHouse, etc) - Vicki Franzen
Peace Poster – Gary Haberman, Greg Provo
It is the responsibility of the committee chairperson(s) to find replacements should they wish to discontinue as chairperson. If a member is interested in being a chair or co-chair, contact the current chairperson. Current chairpersons are encouraged to ask new members to join their committee.
Calendar of Events January District 5M5 Mid-Winter Convention Holiday Party
July (Lions New Year) July 4th Brat & Hot Dog stand at VonHanson's Meats Annual Financial Audit Lions Golf Tournament
February
August
District Governor visit to regular meeting
no activity
March
September
Scholarship applications due nominations for new officers
Chili Cook Off meeting Fall Hosta Sale
April
October
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast with Chan FD Adopt-a-Highway/semi annual cleanup of Powers Blvd Membership drive meeting and vote on new officers Scholarship Committee meets to review applications Election of new officers
Peace Poster Contest - St. Hubert School Furniture Collection for Bridging, Inc. Food Drive at Cub Foods Adopt-a-Highway/semi annual cleanup of Powers Blvd Sight Night at Chan Community Center
May Spring Hosta Sale Scholarship Presentation at High School Review/Nomination of Committee Chairs Tree House Service Project
November
June
December
Sponsor Senior Center Picnic at Lake Ann Family Picnic Meeting at Lake Ann or Lake Susan Installation of new officers Member awards
Tree Lot Sales Tree Lot Teardown Club visit to Feed My Starving Children Scholarship Commitment letter due
Christmas Tree Lot Set up (second Saturday) Tree Lot Sales (begin Friday after Thanksgiving)
Monthly Lions Club meetings are held at the Chanhassen Legion on the second Monday (business meeting) and fourth Monday (general membership/social meeting) at 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted. updated 4-13
Thank you notes