NM Lions 08-09

WOW! The NM Lions Convention in Farmington is over. It was so much fun! I have to say first and foremost--New Mexico Lions are SO NICE!! There were so many fantastic people in Farmington this weekend. The entire state was represented very well. Five members of our club were in attendance; thats almost half! Please enjoy the pictures.

Busy May

The next DWL meeting will be on May 26th, 2009 at 6:30pm. "World's Finest Chocolate Bars" have been ordered and should be deliverd soon. They will be passed out at this meeting. Also, the NM Lions Convention will be the last weekend in May (28-31st) in Farmington. Please let Lion David know if you are attending.
Please see this link for more information: http://www.nmlions.org

Today

We WILL meet today at 6:30pm at Rancher's Grill. I hope to see all members there tonight. We will be discussing the upcoming New Mexico Lions Convention, Fundraisers, Funds, and other important community projects.

Important Dates-
May 28-31: NM Lions Convention @ Farmington, NM
July 1: First day of new Lions Year.

Next Meeting and Important Info...

Hello all. The Easter Egg Hunt was a success! Many thanks to K-Mart, Lion Toby, and Lion Karen! Somewhere around 50 kids showed up to hunt eggs!

The next meeting will be May 12, 2009 at Rancher's Grill 6:30pm.

Officers were voted on at the last meeting. Officers for next year will be as follows:
*President: David Valenzuela
*Vice President: Karen Schalip
*Secretary/Treasurer: Toby Soderberg
*Tail Twister: Nancy Hollenbeck
*Lion Tamer: Wayne Krack
*Membership Chair: Virginia Chavez

Congrats to all!!

April Meeting

We WILL meet today at Rancher's Grill at 6:30.

Agenda:
Officer Election
Egg Hunt
Beef Raffle
Fundraiser Ideas

All members are encouraged to attend. We will be meeting on Friday April 10th (time TBA) to fill Easter Eggs. Also, members are ecouraged to be at the Beef drawing at Peppers on April 10th. (Time TBA)

PDG Bob Callender

I regret to inform everyone that PDG Bob Callender (DG Kitty's husband) died early Friday morning, March 27, 2009. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. A memorial service will be held in his honor on April 4th in Ruidoso, NM at the convention center. Please email me, Lion David, at dcvalenz@hotmail.com for more information. Lion Kitty, on behalf of our entire club, we offer you our deepest condolences, prayers, and love.

The New Lions Den!

Just a reminder:

The Deming Wildcats Lions will meet today in their newly named "Lions Den" at Rancher's Grill Steak House, 316 E. Cedar, at 6:30pm! Thank you again to the management of Racher's Grill for letting us name our meeting area after ourselves!