Jungle Jargon
A Monthly Broadcast to
THE
LIONS CLUB OF CRANBURY, NEW
Contact us at: http://cranburylions.org
“A Country Club Trying to Serve Its Country”
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Ideals in
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Mutual
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Social Progress |
Understanding |
Civic Betterment
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Fellowship |
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President |
Mike Kaiser |
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Directors – 1 year |
Walt Caldwell |
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1st Vice
President |
Andre Mento |
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Jon Goldstein |
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2nd Vice
President |
John Kobland |
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Tom Reilly |
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3rd Vice
President |
Dave Cook |
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Peter Turner |
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Secretary |
George Smith |
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Treasurer – Operating/Projects |
Glenn Johnson |
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Directors – 2 Years |
Ray Dickey |
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Assistant Treasurer - Projects |
Elaine Homoky |
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Pat Meehan |
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Dave Shaffer |
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Immediate Past President |
Rick Burke |
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Bob Virgadamo |
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Information Technology
Chairman |
Dave Shaffer |
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Publicity |
Rick Burke |
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Lion Tamer |
Frank Marlowe |
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Jargon Editor |
Bob Virgadamo |
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Tail Twister |
Peter Turner |
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Membership Chairman |
Jon Goldstein |
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March, 2008
March 4 – Board of Directors Meeting –
March 5 – Joint Meeting with Hightstown –
Speaker: The Hon. Linda Greenstein will speak to us about
Legislative Matters facing
March 19 – Regular
Meeting –
Speaker:
To Be Announced
April, 2008
April1 – Board of Directors Meeting –
April 2 – Regular Meeting –
Speaker:
April 16 – Lion of the
Year Dinner –
Program: Annual Zone Meeting;
Announcement of Lion of the Year;
Things To Know
Even though we have begun sending a revised “Calendar of Events” with each dues mailing, we’d like to remind all members to PLEASE, share the Jargon with your Spouse, so that our events may be better scheduled on your personal, or family, calendars for better attendance. Please Note that Spouses are invited to attend all meetings, but are wholly encouraged to attend “Spouse Night” meetings.
The 2008-2009 Slate
of Officers is being prepared by the Nominating Committee; any member
that wishes to participate as a member of the Board of Directors should contact
1VP
With the advent of Family Membership, it has been necessary
for the Cranbury Lions to amend the membership wording in our Constitution and By-Laws. Since
the
Usually we would be done with our Super Bowl Pool 50/50, however, it is our pleasure to
announce that our “End of Game” winner this year, Jim Lalli, donated his
winnings back to the Club. Thank you, Jim.
On February 22, President Mike attended the Cub Scout Blue
and Gold Dinner and presented the pack with our Annual Donation ($750); the
Pack presented us with a very nice certificate.
Once again, thanks to the efforts of Lion Joe Carroll, the
Cranbury Lions Club came in “first in the state” for ticket sales to the New Jersey Lions Hockey Night at the New
Jersey Devils. With 75 tickets, Lion Joe made $750 for the Club.
Perhaps next year, we can get a larger group of Lions to participate, and have
fun as a group, while making money for our charitable efforts. Because Cranbury
had the greatest amount of sales – and since Lion Joe is a member here – the
State asked us to distribute the “rebated” donation checks to all the other
clubs in the state that participated, a project in itself, which was undertaken
by Treasurer Glenn Johnson. A grand and hearty Attaboy to both Lion Joe and
Lion Glenn!!
Lions Day at the
United Nations is coming up on March 14, and in accordance with our
Student Affairs provisions, the Board voted to invite up to 10 Scouts (and an
accompanying Leader) to attend this “nearly historic” event – it will be the
last time the original building will be able to be visited by the public;
renovations will begin shortly and no visitors will be allowed at the UN for
the next 7-8 years, during the renovation period.
The Club’s second biennial Art Auction had been scheduled for March 8, however, so as
not to be in competition with the Cranbury Crafts Fair, the date was cancelled.
We still plan to have the Art Auction, but a date needs to be determined.
It is time to develop a label for our wine bottles in the Club Wine Project at the Grape Escape. The Board of Directors has approved a Wine Label Contest, and the winner will receive a prize, undetermined at this time. The label should depict a relationship to Lions (or lions), and must incorporate the official Lions Logo. The artwork and/or wine name may be serious or humorous in nature. The contest will only be mentioned at the meetings and in the Jargon, but is open to all Lions, family members and friends. Judging will take place on March 31. If anyone is still interested in splitting a case, please speak with President Mike.
Under the direction of Governor Bob and Vice Governor
The Board is looking for a Member who can work as “Advertising Chair” and direct a
committee to call existing boosters and/or obtain new advertisers for our
placemat, Jargon and the website. If you can provide this valuable service to
the Club, please contact Lion
It has been recommended that a member of the Club be totally
familiar with the Lions Clubs International Insurance Policy, which covers us
under its umbrella, and be available to inspect our event sites and complete a
form as it may apply to any particular event or fundraiser, as the new Club “Safety Officer”. Anyone
interested in this position should contact President Mike.
The District 16-D
Charity Ball will be at the Forge Inn on Route 9 in
The annual Joint
Zone Meeting will be held at the East Brunswick Chateau on April 16. As
has been done in the past, this will also be our Lion of the Year Dinner and Presentation. Spouses are encouraged to
attend, especially since the Lion of the Year is a secret ballot and the winner
is not revealed until that evening. This will also be Governor Bob’s Group
Visit Presentation.
The Multiple
District16 State Convention is coming up – May 1-3 – and we will need 6
Delegates to vote on issues at both the State portion on the Saturday morning
and the District 16-D breakout meeting after lunch, also on Saturday. [In
addition to other voting items, an amendment to the 16-D By-Laws has been
proposed by Governor Bob.] The Governor hopes the Cranbury Lions Club will be
able to show support by filling at least one table at the Governor’s Banquet on
Saturday, May 3; more information will follow.
Mark your calendars! The 10th Annual Cranbury Lions Golf Classic will be
on Monday, May 12 at the
Mark your Calendars! The Memorial Day Parade and the Spring
Raffle are coming up!
The Cranbury Lions have been asked to participate in a Town Picnic Event in conjunction
with the First Aid Company, the Fire Company and the Police Department. This is
an excellent opportunity for the public to learn about what we do, and perhaps
to gather a few new members. The Board of Directors has agreed to participate
in the picnic, which will be on
As an early “heads up”…December dates for our Holiday Party
have filled quickly; in keeping with the “Challenge to Change”, the Board of
Directors has approved moving the Holiday Party from its “traditional” Friday
slot to Saturday, December 13. Everything about the party is being changed, so
we hope you will ALL consider joining in the festivities! More information will
be provided at a later date.
Membership – Membership – Membership
This
year’s theme is “the Challenge to Change”, and, through change, we can increase
our Membership while rejuvenating existing members to help to keep the Club
young, active, and viable! Cranbury Lions Club President Mike has adopted this
theme, and is asking ALL members to assist Membership Chair
…And Attendance…
Using the tag-line, “If you build it, they will come”, President Mike is asking EVERY Cranbury Lion to provide suggestions on how we might be able to CHANGE the meetings to appeal to broader range of the membership, in an effort to build a stronger Cranbury Lions Club. Please provide your suggestions to him directly.
Reminders
Do you know of an interesting speaker? You may be an interesting speaker! Please advise Program Chair Frank Marlowe with any and all suggestions for speakers at our meetings.
Any member who learns of the sickness or death of another member, or in a member’s
family, or any other similar incident or emergency, should contact Lions
Member Pick-Up – Ed Lawson
(5 S. Main)
Lion