Vol. 71 Issue 6 The Club that has it all and gives its all! June 2020

LION PRINTS Prescott Noon Lions Club

President’s Message

Lion President Steve Hodges

PNL Club Serving in uncertain times of a Pandemic

This is my final column as President of the Prescott Noon

Lions. 2019 was a wonderful year except we lost 4 Lions, Lou

Nemeth, Ollie Taylor, Jaime Fox and Bob Temple. Doug

George headed up a Marketing Committee to update our logo

and ways to get our name out in Prescott. We started a

Revenue Generation committee to develop new fund raisers.

We had a first with the Alzheimer’s Walk, Veterans Stand

Down and the PNL picnic all on the same day. 2020 started out

even better as John Meier generously donated the sale of 71

acres in Louisiana, which generated $80,000 to the

Foundation. The Random Acts of Kindness charitable amounts

were increased to $200 per case. Steve Byers was ready for

another successful Pancake Breakfast. Jerry Neal was taking

over the Cotton Candy Booth for Frontier Days and District

Governor elect Chuck Matthews was planning the Frontier

Days parade and then the world changed. Covid 19 changed

our lives. We held two meetings in March and we closed up

shop. For the first time in club history, we shut down the paper

project and brought all the trailers into the yard. Another first

was using Zoom to hold 3 business meetings. During that time,

we donated $5,000 to the Yavapai Food Bank, we donated

$2,500 to Camp Tatiyee, We lost the loveable curmudgeon

Frank Finley. We donated $1,000 to the Frank Finley

Scholarship fund. We cancelled the Pancake Breakfast, Cotton

Candy Booth and the parade.

On June 24th, we held our first outdoor meeting at

Goldwater Lake. Awards were given out and I heard Greg

Manchester and Bill Dunn chant “4 More Years” which brought

a smile to my face. Our club is made up of the finest citizens of

Prescott. Their generosity never ceases to amaze me. I am so

honored to have served as your President.

Recycling at the Paper Yard

Eye Care Van Trips

Business Meetings

Food Drives

Weekly Meetings Shredding

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#1 Business Meetings In response to the worldwide threat of the

coronavirus, Lions Club International would not allow

gatherings of Lions for meetings, events, etc.

However, the business of Lions Clubs was still

necessary. The solution for every club and district

was conducting virtual business meetings. Our own

club held three Zoom virtual meetings. These virtual

meetings may be necessary to resume.

The ‘screen shot’ example at left is from an

Aussie friend and is a virtual meeting of an

Australian Lions District.

#2 Food drives

This was a time, more than ever, for food

drives. Although we were not meeting at the

restaurant, Lion Lee Nidess collected our green

bags for the Neighborhood Project. Lee collected

28 bags from Lions like Ron Barbour and Vince

Maressa as shown at right.

Lion President Steve Hodges reported that

our club responded promptly to the need for food

by contributing $5,000 to the Yavapai Food

Bank.

Earlier, a request was sent out for the St.

Mary’s Food Drive. Although we don’t have a

count of the Lions participating, we’re sure there

were many who did contribute.

The hardest hit area of Arizona was the

Navajo Reservation. Not only was there a

shortage of food, but cleaning supplies were in

drastic need. This drive was conducted by the

local Rotary Club. We Serve is the motto of Lions

Club. Sometimes it is done directly to those in

need. Often, helping other charities and service

clubs is needed for our community. We are sure

a number of Lions contributed, although we

don’t have a count.

Prescott Noon Lions continue

serving during the pandemic

Referring to these times of the Coronavirus pandemic as being unusual and

challenging is an understatement. During our two months apart, our Lions continued

serving through virtual business meetings and contributing to food drives. Then in mid

June, our signature project of recycling papers and shredding resumed. Not long

after, the Eye Care Van was back in business serving the community of Seligman.

Then finally, last week we held our first club meeting in a long while. The open

ramada at Goldwater Lake was an excellent choice for this setting.

Now, shortly before this issue was to be published, coronavirus cases surged in

Arizona and the Governor reinstated certain restrictions. In response, our president

and president-elect chose safety as a priority. Future club meetings would be

canceled until further notice.

Photo at right was provided by Lion Doug George.

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#3 Eye Care Van Visits: Seligman

The following are a few notes from coordinator Lion Doug George:

We held a successful eye-care screening event in Seligman with the Mobile

Eye Care Van on June 19, 2020.

This was the first event in the Covid-19 era and we believe that it was a

good first effort for safety issues. We interviewed arriving clients for COVID

-19 related recent health history, took infrared forehead thermometer

readings and issued facemasks. All Lions wore facemasks and gloves and

periodically cleaned doorknobs and other surfaces.

The Seligman Public Library coordinator, Amy Appolonim, pre-qualified the

clients and managed the schedule of clients throughout the day.

Dr. Jared Smedley did the eye exams and had a good rapport with the

clients.

Lion Tom Hubbard interviewed clients entering for COVID-19 health

questions. He was also the driver.

Lion Phil Weliky brought Simba with him and greeted clients and explained

how the screening exam program works.

Lion Paul Chastain checked the clients financial qualification forms.

Lion Jerry Neal took the PD readings with the pupilometer. He also worked

with clients to select eyeglass frames. Jerry was also a driver.

Lion John Schmitt set up the equipment and took the Spot Vision Screener

readings of each client.

Lion Rudy Hernandez assisted clients filling out the short medical history

on the doctor’s diagnosis forms.

Lion Doug George assisted in setting up both the library room and van, and

then packing up at the end of the day. Doug managed the schedule to keep

it flowing on time.

There were 18 clients served. Another client, unable to attend, qualified

and was given an approval letter to see an approved doctor for an exam

and glasses, funded by the Mel Clack program.

The Lions day started at 6:30 am, arriving at Seligman at 8:05 am, and

exams were complete by 4:00 pm.

Photos were provided by Lions Doug George and Paul Chastain.

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#4 Recycling papers at the yard Going back to the paper yard almost seemed like nothing had changed

until you saw all the masks. Knowing who was who wasn’t always easy,

until you heard their voice. Recycling papers is our number one money

maker. It is also a great way for Lions camaraderie. Staying in touch would

be another way of saying it, except of course literally that is discouraged.

However, maintaining six feet separation is probably asking the impossible

of our Lions. Safety at the yard is always a concern around all the

equipment and electrical cords. Now we have one more item to add to our

safety list, at least for now.

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#5 Shredding papers at YRMC

Shredding at both East and West Campuses of the YRMC resumed. All three of

the crews were back in business. As usual, all Lions wore their red shirts and

identification tags. While wearing a mask recycling papers at the yard was mostly

followed, it was absolutely required at the hospitals.

Photos of the East YRMC Shredders were provided by Lion Bob Dressler.

At left are Lions Don Colozze, Andy Prizioso and Lee Nidess. The next photo includes

Alan Jensen and Bob Dressler.

Not pictured are the haulers at the East Campus. On Thursdays, they haul the

shredded papers from the East campus to the Courier site. These are Lions Chuck

Matthews, Dan Burt and Jimmy Van Steeland. These three Lions are also substitutes

for the Tuesday East YRMC crew.

Photo of the Thursday Shredders from the West

Campus was provided by Lion Phil Weliky.

Pictured, left to right are Lions Bob Williams, Kim

Zimmerman and Phil Weliky.

Not pictured are the Shredders from the Monday

crew at the West Campus YRMC. These include

Lions Buz Williams, Jim Townsend, Ted Lee and

Vince Maressa.

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• Most Disrespectful of the President – Buz Williams

• Officer & Director Awards

1st VP – Bob Dressler

2nd VP – Scott Armstrong

3rd VP – Steve Byers

Secretary – Mark Leathers

Treasurer – Mike First

Tail Twister – Ron Barbour

Lion Tamer – Kim Zimmerman

• President’s Appreciation Medals

2nd Year Director – Doug Ruckel

2nd Year Director – Erin Raisley

2nd

Year Director – Joe Maresh

1st Year Director – Isaac Acosta

1st Year Director - Lee Nidess

1st Year Director – Rich Carlson

• President’s Appreciation Awards – Medals or Ribbons

Isaac Acosta

Wayne Meddaugh

John Meier

Phil Weliky

John Eilers

• LCI Membership Chairman Recognition Pin

Dick Beers

#6 Weekly meetings and the awards recognition Extra precautions for our

first meeting in more than two

months were taken on June

24th. Wearing masks for this

first meeting didn’t muffle our

spirits as we gathered in the

Goldwater Lake Park ramada.

Lion Scott Armstrong provided

ample selections of

sandwiches, snacks, cookies

and drinks to satisfy everyone.

Lion Joe Maresh opened with

our song, pledge and prayer.

Health reports were given for

several Lions unable to attend.

Lion Paul Bauman presented the new pamphlet promoting our club and is

being distributed to businesses around town. Paul did a tremendous job

designing this handout, which was the culmination of many hours and meetings

of the committee chaired by Lion Doug George.

This being the last meeting of the Lion year, awards recognizing members for

their work the past year were presented. Steve began the ceremony with this

opening, “The first award to be given out is for ‘Most Disrespectful of the

President.’ Before I give it out, I would like to say this person is why the gene

pool needs a lifeguard. Congratulations to two time winner, Buz Williams.”

Below and on the next page is a list of the awards presented.

Congratulations to all the recipients.

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Lion of the Month: Bill Parker

Recognition

• Committee Chairmen Medals

Membership Chairman – Dick Beers

Sight & Hearing Chairman – Steve Schmidt

Paper Project Chairman – Wayne Meddaugh

Pancake Breakfast Chairman – Steve Byers

Frontier Days Chairmen – John Eilers and John Meier

Picnic Chairman – Joe Maresh

Peace Poster Chairman – Ray Lee

Proud Lion Chairman – Tom Haugen

Fishing Project Chairman – Scott Armstrong

Publicity Chairman – Jerry Jackson

Contributions Committee Chairman – Erin Raisley

Random Acts of Kindness Chairman – Rhuno Nelson

Lion Prints Coordinators – Ken Gantz and Paul Bauman

Website Coordinator – Rich Carlson

Lion Transit for the Blind Coordinator – Phil Weliky

Mobile Eye Van Coordinator – Paul Chastain

Children’s Eye Screening Project Coordinator – Doug George

Neighborhood Food Drive Coordinator – Lee Nidess

HOBY Liaison – Bob Welch

LCIF Liaison – John Lysak

• Distinguished Service Award – Adrian Langhaus (Lion figurine)

• Lion of the Year – Ken Gantz

• Melvin Jones Awards

Martin Banks

Rhuno Nelson

Steve Hodges

Erin Raisley

Mark Leathers

• Melvin Jones Progressive Awards

Doug George

Jerry Jackson

Norm Humphrey

Adrian Langhaus

• Life Membership Award – Tom Hubbard

Although this was June and the only meeting this month, Steve presented the

Lion of the Month for July to Lion Bill Parker. Few Lions have had more

impact on our club than Bill. His guidance and participation have been

tremendous. Listing his achievements and awards would require substantially

more space than one page could accommodate. Personally, Bill has been

one of the first to offer encouragement to this editor.

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PRESCOTT NOON LIONS

WELCOME TO DISTRICT 21 NORTH

I wholeheartedly welcome each and every one of you to our new District 21 North. The old

21 A, B, C districts are now history. The winds of change have blown. Now we settle down

to do what Lions have always done – Serve! The keynote next year is “Arizona Lions”. You

will be hearing much more about this concept in the next several months.

Plan to attend the Virtual 21 North and South kickoff meetings on August 1, 2020. It will be

on either a Go to Meeting site, or Zoom. I will send out special emails invitations when the

decision is made for the platform we will be using. You will meet and greet new friends, and

renew friendships with Lions from other clubs.

Retention – New clubs are important this year, with the goal of adding 200 more clubs to

Lionism. Even more important is retaining our current Lions. We are going to lose some

Lions at the club level, why? Are they unhappy? Afraid of crowds? Did we not keep them

busy? Reach out to these Lions, find out why they want to leave. A phone call goes a long

way in retaining them. Let them know how much you appreciate them and how much the

club will miss them.

Membership – A friend of mind recently told me that joining the Lions was a thing of beauty,

truth, and meaning in his life. He also stated it was his duty to serve. It makes him feel

worthwhile. No matter how you view being a Lion, it gives you direction and motivation in

your life. We do feel much better about ourselves. When you “just ask” a friend to join, you

are doing them a giant favor. You are adding meaning to their lives.

Our direction this year –All of our Pillars are important, including childhood cancer,

diabetes, and vision. We will also focus on hunger, membership, and LCIF. What is more

important than feeding the hungry? No one really knows how many citizens go to bed

hungry. Support your clubs’ food drives and your local food bank. They each publish a list

of needed items. Visit a food bank on distribution day and just observe how busy they are.

It will sadden your heart.

LCIF – Fred Gameson, Marie Cunning, and Rosemarie Gabriel are tasked in 2020/2021 with

meeting very large contribution goals. They will visit your clubs, appealing for support. Help

them succeed. LCIF is our foundation. It is one of the main reasons we exist. Talk to your

board members regarding club contributions. We also need to contribute as individual Lions

– whatever you can afford to give. Dig deep.

In closing this month, I ask you to turn energy into action. Do something for your club and

the “Arizona Lions”.

Let me know what I can do for you!

Chuck Matthews, District Governor 21 North

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Lion Prints is a monthly newsletter of the Prescott Noon Lions Club

District 21C, Arizona P.O. Box 2215, Prescott, AZ 86302-2215

www.prescottnoonlions.org

Editor: Lion Ken Gantz, Paul Bauman & Doug Ruckel

All photographs are by Ken Gantz & Paul Bauman unless noted otherwise.

The last issue of Lion Prints posed the question of who is the Lion

Lion in this 1993 parade?

Three members answered correctly by arriving at the answer in

different ways. Lion Bill Parker knew by memory that Lion Norm

Humphrey was the Lion mascot in several events.

Lion Mike First approached the problem in an analytical way. First,

he narrowed the possibilities to three members. Then one by one he

came to the correct answer of Norm Humphrey.

Lion Erin Raisley recalled a story about his father-in-law. His

recollection was that Norm’s wife, Pat, told him to let the younger

members volunteer for this job. Norm’s reply was that he was one of

the younger members. Erin wanted me to verify this story with Norm.

He responded that this was actually regarding work recycling papers.

This is still a good story and could just as well apply to this situation.

Who’s the Lion Lion?

During our meeting at Goldwater Lake Park,

Lion Paul Bauman presented the new

Prescott Noon Lions Club pamphlet. This was

the culmination of one goal of the marketing

committee chaired by Lion Doug George. This

involved numerous meetings, discussions and

refinements.

Paul’s excellent design work is reflected in the logo,

layout and overall design. Please take the time to

check out this fine work about our club. The pamphlet

has been placed at the Chamber of Commerce office

as well as several businesses. This is a first step of

informing individuals, many of whom are probably visitors

or new residents, about our club. The second important

step is contact with a Prescott Noon Lion.

New Flyer Design of our Club

There have been all types of masks

worn by our members. Is that person

smiling or frowning? Figuring out who

is behind a mask can be challenging

until you hear them speak.

And then there is this Lion who used

some creative talents to express himself.

I’m not sure if Lion Paul Bauman is actually

smiling behind this mask, but it surely brought

a smile to my face.

By the way, a revised photo roster of mask-

wearing Lions will not be issued!