Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes President’s Remarks~ Welcome to the Lynwood Bar!
Remember to record your volunteer hours.
Jim led us in our traditional TEAM DRINK!
Keep those can tabs coming (trying to collect a thousand pounds this year).
Tropical shirts, and mascara wands for donation.
Remember the sinners fee for those that forget their badge (Hangy Thing).
Thirty-two members and three guests were present, two of whom joined.
50/50 Raffle Cannot win if you do not play!
Updates: Tom L. delivered the treasurer’s report and included the Blood Drive dates and locations. He also provided a reminder that membership fees are due in May.
The wire and cord collections are on hold until further notice.
Spare Change Challenge: This year’s captains are Steve P. (Padge’s Pirate Posse) and Dianne S. (Flamazing Flamingos). The charity for 2025 is TBD.
Hawaiian Shirt Deploy - Still in progress, we have donated forty-eight and the group has collected over 48,867. Collections resumed in March.
Tires and Treads: 2025 Calendars are available from Fran for $10. On April 17th Texas Roadhouse is having a donation night. Sunday, June 8th, bench dedication for CC at her church. We are creating a celebration/picnic car show. Including Love on a Leash Therapy Dogs, Culver's, Dunkin Donuts, Texas Roadhouse, and many other local people joining us. We are asking for any unused yarn for our crafter to make more hats for the school kids. Sunday, June 29th 1pm-4pm Goodells Park Barn #2. Pirates in the Park is receiving lots of attention. Treasure Hunt once again. Dog and Bear, Applebee's, Texas Roadhouse are expressing interest in joining us. We have been asked to set up a club table (information, applications, business cards, brochures, etc.). Make sure we mingle with families to show support and be welcomed. This year dedicating to children and adults on the Autism Spectrum. The can drive for Luke’s bone marrow testing brought in $1400.
Quarterly Charity – New charity is “People of Impact”, supporting veterans with transitional housing. Laura H. and Laurie R. provided an in-person update on their mission and needs. Deb O. made a motion to make an immediate donation of $150 which was seconded by Donna H., it was approved by the membership.
Feather Flag – Pauline N. provided an update on the magnetic signs, awaiting further communication from Cedar Hill.
Indianapolis Parrot Head Club: Hosting “Here We Are” 2025, https://www.phindyphc.com/here-we-are-1, Ken provided a quick update on camping circumstances and that it is now open to the public.
Bowling – Once again we will hold a fund raiser for a charity which is the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Pauline N. is chairing the event is scheduled for Saturday May 3rd, the cost is $15 for two games and shoes. Flyer available. Feeding Frenzy at the alley after bowling.
Join us on Saturday, April 26th at Jim, and Donna H.'s home to assemble raffle baskets. Bring donations, a dish to share, and your beverages. Jim will grill.
Charity Collaboration – members of the FOE (Fraternal Order of Eagles) approached Tom L. and Jim H. to have a joint fund raiser. In past years we held the “Key West Rendezvous” in conjunction with various establishments and bands in the area. This might be the theme we will use for this event. Jim H., as a member of the Eagles, will chair. We have a meeting scheduled for Monday April 14th at 6pm at the Eagles Hall. Let me know if you want to attend and provide additional insights.
Some members will be attending a Euchre party in Lapeer on May 22nd in support of Veterans. The event will provide a blueprint for our own Euchre party.
Pauline N. delivered an update on the husband-and-wife cancer victims we supported. Paula has succumbed to the illness and Gerry is no longer receiving medication.
Deb O. asked for a donation to Regina Laskowski (liver failure), Pauline seconded the motion and $250 was gifted to Regina.
Ken L. mentioned the Adair Suckerfest parade, it takes place on Sunday May 4th. Information is available on the Adair Bar’s Facebook page. Proceeds benefit “Kids in Distress”.
Jane H. will provide information on the “Dumpster Lady” who repurposed items from her dives and invite her to speak at an upcoming meeting.
The club donated 434.4 pounds of tabs last year to Ronald McDonald house.
Jim R. read a thank you note from Lisa and Rob Ingles.
The 50/50 raffle was $68.
Meeting closed by birthday phlockers leading our Team Drink:
