FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club held their first meeting of the new Lions’ year on Sept. 8. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed and enthusiastic group that were happy to be meeting in person after 18 months of meeting by Zoom. A masked and gloved group of cooks, headed by Marlene Bross Durrer, provided a delicious meal to the Lions who were seated only two at each eight-foot table.
Secretary Lion Hank Soers attended to his duties as did Treasurer Lion John Schill. A donation was made to the Hospital Hole-in-One tournament. A thank you note was read from District Governor Lion Jennifer Batte thanking the Formosa Lions for hosting her first District Cabinet meeting.
Lions Lottery chairperson Hank Soers handed out to the Lions, the new Lottery tickets for sale. Members are asked to have them sold and the monies and stubs turned in to Lion Sandra Douglas by Nov. 10. The first draw will be held at the Dec. 8 meeting.
Lion Carl Zettel reported the Lions Club is still waiting to see if a grant will be coming through to help fund a new outdoor pad for the Recreation Complex. Lion Pat Strauss reported floor hockey is being played there and a donation was received for upkeep of the library. Lion Shirley Kuntz reported the library is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Lion Bill Borho reported much clean-up and repair has been done at the Formosa Lions Park, as very little action took place during the past two summers because of COVID. The park is now being rented out again and details are on the Formosa Lions website. Lion Peter Evans is looking into upgrading the internet at the park, as well as at the Formosa Hall and Recreation Complex.
The Fall Lions fundraisers will see some changes. Lion Joan Borho reported the November 2021 Formosa Craft Show has been cancelled because of the threat of a fourth wave of COVID and because of reduced capacity at the hall.
Chairpersons Lions Hank Soers and Trish Borho announced the Oct. 17 Formosa Turkey Supper will be hosted this year by the Lions as a drive-thru between 4 and 7 p.m. Advanced tickets at specific times can be ordered from the following Lions: Trish Borho, 519-392-6052; Hank Soers, 519-367-2046; Jim Batte, 519-392-8282; Shirley Kuntz, 519-367-5969; and Sandra Douglas, 905-870-7560. After ordering, the tickets can be picked up and paid for at the Formosa TNT General Store. Thanks to Tracy for offering this convenience.
Pictured are Lion Jim Batte who brought into the Formosa Club, Lion Tom Fischer; and Lions Sandra Douglas who was sponsored by Lion Jennifer Batte. These awards should have been presented last year but the pandemic stopped that. Lions Jim and Jennifer were presented with a membership recruiting and retaining award. (Submitted photo)
Past President Lion Frank Jacobi presented four awards that have been hanging around waiting for this pandemic to allow an in-person meeting.
Lion Jennifer gave an update on what is happening at the district level. She spoke about how “to be recognized as a district” the district needs 1,250 members. Our district falls considerably short of that and she is encouraging clubs to please invite new members to join the clubs. Lion Jennifer announced that the Past District Governor Bill French’s appreciation day will be held in Shelburne on Oct. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Lion Sandra made the Lottery Draw with the following person each winning $40. Jeff and Charlene Ditner, Formosa; Greg Sonnenburg, Formosa; Mike and Simone Voisin, Kincardine; George and Brenda Voisin, Formosa; and the family of Don Schill, Teeswater. Congrats to all.
The Lions October meeting is changed to Thursday, Oct. 14, with Zone 4 Chair Lion Paul Kozma visiting.
Lion Frank is seen here presenting Lion Pat Strauss with Dog Guides Fellowship Award. Lion Pat is a charter member of the club, joining in 1977. He has looked after the Walk for Dog Guides forever. In the past, he has served as park chairperson, Rec Complex chairperson, refreshment chairperson as well as president of the club and many other committee chairs. (Submitted photo)
