Each weekly meeting,
The Grants Pass Lions Club
strives to have a guest speaker from the community
Senator Jason Atkinson speaks to the Grants Pass Lions Club April 22,
2008 Senator Atkinson enlighten us with a view not normally seen
in a public servant. The Senator spoke compassionately on issues concerning
what would be considered the less important issues that lobbyist seem to
focus most. To say the least Senator Atkinson made quite an
impression.
April 15,2008 treats us to visit from our Past District Governor, Richard
Smith and wife Vicki. Lions Linda Friebus and Mel Williams are old
acquaintances The Governor gave us an in-depth account of the Oregon Donor
and Eye Bank program. He explained some of the issues dealing
with the financing of a new building and some of the legal cancers with such
a large am important project.
April 8, 2008 Lion Jeff Clark welcomes Ruthann
Page to
the Grants Pass Lions Club. Ruthann is a retired helicopter
pilot. As a professional pilot, Ruthann shuttled archeologists
to hard to reach locations in the Pacific northwest from the U.S.
boarder the British Vancouver.
Ruthann treated us with the many photographs of the Northwest. Photos
ranged from close ups of wild flowers to the forbidding rough landscape
where the archeologists
conducted research for mining.
This week, Lion Barbara Rolph brings us a very special guest. We had
the pleasure of meeting Michelle Bolas from "Welcome Home
Oregon" A ministry that helps with the Success
and happiness after
March 4 2008... Lion Jim Woods welcomes Nancy Rozell, director for the
Christian Service Network located on 1431 Seventh Street Grants Pass
OR. (C S N) Christian Service Network is a ministry of the churches within our
community as an "extension of the pastor's office." It is
supported by member churches, individual contributions and occasional
special events. To learn more contact Nancy 541 479 5045
This week Lion President welcomes Dr. Russell J. Leavitt from Cascade Eye
Center in Grants Pass. Dr. Leavitt has spent much time in Liberia
conducting eye surgeries for local residents who would other wise not have
any treatment. Many of the patients he treats are blind or near blind
and have no other source for medical treatment. If you would like to
earn more about Dr. Leavitt and his contributions to a much needed cause,
you can contact him at: 541 476 6636 email rjleavitt@cascade-eyecare.com
February 12 the Grants Pass Lions Club
welcomes Peter Angstadt president of Rogue Community College
Mr. Angstadt told us about the exciting developments the college has to
offer. Associate Degrees can be earned in many life production skills
ranging from medical to welding to preparation classes for further
education. For mor information about RCC call:541 956 7502 or visit the web
www.roguecc.edu
This weeks quest speakers are representing the
American Cancer Society Relay For Life. A volunteer community program
to fight the on going battle to find a cure for cancer.
You can learn more about Relay For Life by clicking on
www.jocorelay.org or call Anna
Malloy at 541659 4520
you could email Anna annarelay@charter.net
Teams are forming now for the 2008 Relay For Life in Josephine County
December 4, 2007 We are pleased to have Brady
Adams of Ever Green Bank visit the Grants Pass Lions Club.
Brady gave us a very interesting update to the many community projects he is
heading up. Of greatest concern is the development of the River Front
Project. He also told us about other projects including the building
of affordable housing and even a community Murder Mystery, fashioned after
the train ride mysteries. Fun hunting for clues to solve.
Brady invites your calls for more information, call 479-3351
November 27, 2007, Lion John Aegerter
welcomes
Todd Wels to the Grants Pass Lions Club meeting. Todd is a copy write
editor for the Daily Courier. Mr. Wels writes the column, "Critical
Condition" Todd gave us an interesting overview of
"Television". He took us from its inception in 1927 to the
present. There have been changes in our lives due to television, and
lots more to come. A most interesting presentation. Todd is also
a new dad.
November 13, 2007 The Grants Pass Lions Club
was honored with a visit by Jeffrey Brngasser, a forensic scientist from
the Oregon State Police, Central Point Laboratory. Mr. Borngasser
presented an interesting and eye opening account of the latest technology in
solving crimes. The latest computers to sort out the smallest fragments of
finger prints and other evidence collected at crime scenes.
Lion John Aegerter welcomes John McCafferty to the Nov.6, 2007 Grants Pass Lions Club meeting John is the
Chief Deputy Assessor for Josephine County. Mr. McCafferty gave an
in-depth explanation on how the tax rates are decided for both residential
and commercial properties. He invites any one to visit the tax assessment
office at 500 NW 6th St. Grants Pass 97526. You can call the office
474-6250
October 23, 2007 Lion Ann Hallock welcomes Caroline
Gardener to the Grants Pass Lions Club. Caroline told us about
the "Oregon Prescription Drug Plane" "OPDP"
The plan is free.Subscribers to the plan could save as much as 60 percent on
medication Anyone can join and save on medication. For more
information call 800 913-4146 or visit on the web www.opdp.org
To ask Caroline a question, email her grannylbsu@hotmail.com
Lioness Ann Hallock welcomes Casey McIntosh
from the Fire Marshall's Office Casey spoke at the Grants Pass Lions
Club meeting about fire safety in the home and things home owners could to
make home safer. He also presented the latest technical smoke alarm development
using the new ten year battery For more information on what you
can do to make your home safer from fire, call Casey at
471 6367
Buster and Sandy Mays from "LOVING
PAWS" visit the Grants Pass Lions Club October 2, 2007
The mission of Loving Paws
Assistance Dogs™ is to enrich and enhance the quality of life for children
with disabilities .If
your child has a physical disability and is between the ages of 5 and 18, or
to find out how you can help through volunteering, bequests or other
contributions, call or write Loving Paws for more information.
For more information:
Sandy Mays 541 846 1090
www.lovingpaws.org email info@lovingpaws.org
September 18, 2007 Lion Michael Anzalone
welcomes Mr. Don Ness. Don is an expert on tracing family
history. Mr. Ness pointed out many ways to trace your family history
via the internet, attending genealogy or just writhing letters to the oldest
relatives you can find. If you are interested in learning more about
your past, contact:
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society
541 512 2340 Visit their website www.rvgslibrary.org
September 11, 2007 Lion Michael Anzalone make
friends with Tricky, a working dog for the deaf. Tricky and his
trainer Robin Dickson visited the Grants Pass Lions Club with some
heart warming accounts on how dogs like Tricky are being trained to assist
the deaf and hard of hearing. To learn more about "Dogs for
the Deaf Inc.", or on how you can volunteer your help, contact
Robin at:
Voice TDD 541 826 9220
email info@dogsforthedeaf.org
check out their
website www.dogsforthedeaf.org
September 5, 2007, Lion Michael Anzalone
welcomes Maureen McCarthy to the
Grants Pass Lions Club meeting. Maureen is an educator specializing in
student learning disabilities resulting from Dyslexia Maureen
pointed out many of the signs and signals of a Dyslexia student. If
you would like to learn more about Dyslexia, contact Maureen McCarthy at
476-6538 or email her MaureenM@newhopechristian.net
Lion Millard Marsh welcomes Gael Parker the
Foster Parent Coordinator of S O A S T C
Southern Oregon Adolescent
Study &treatment Center
Gale told the Grants Pass Lions Club of
all the things O A S T C is doing in providing rehabilitation
through foster parenting for young people who for one reason or another have
taken a wrong turn in growing up. To learn more on how you could help,
contact Gale at 956-4943 ex1105 or email her
gparker@soastc.org
Lion Linda Friebus welcomes Steve Ware of
the Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce and loan officer for HMS (Home Mortgage
Solutions). Steve presented an eye opening account of the financial imbalance
of wages in relation to the pricing of homes in Grants Pass. Mr. Ware
offered a number of approaches for many folks to realize the dream of owing
their own home. Contact Steve Ware at
955 9400 email steve@sworegon.com
visit him at www.gphms.com
The July 10th meeting of the Grants Pass
Lions Club was honored by a visit from the Josephine County Search and
Rescue team. From l to r
Bruce Baron, Sara Rubrecht and Sue Wauen
"Search and Rescue" is an all volunteer team effort working hand
in hand with the Josephine County Sheriff's office. If you would
like to learn more, you are welcomed to attend a monthly training meeting
the first Thursday of the month at 250 Tech Way in the North Valley
Industrial Park. Call to confirm 474-5300 or 955-5552
email sar@co.josephine.or.us
President Lion Mel Williams welcomes Jeffrey
Hyde of Evergreen Bank and Nancy Yonally-Coleman, director of the Grants
Pass Visitors Center. Mr. Hyde's is the executive vice president of
"Homeward Dreams" a program sponsored by Evergreen Bank which
allows affordable housing for families meeting certain criteria. Foe
more information Contact Jeffery Hyde at
541-479-3351
Nancy Yonally is reprsenting the development of the Grants Pass
Visitors Center. The purposed center will offer a comfortable
environment for citizens of Grants Pass (teens to seniors) to spend leisure
time enjoying anyone of a number of activities. To learn more on how
you can help with this well needed project, contact Nancy at 541 471-3337
Lion Colin Peterson welcomes Mary
Holbrook to the May 22 meeting of Grants Pass Lions Club. Mary is
the Department Manager of the Junior Achievement Program. This is a volunteer
program where citizens of the community give their time and experience to
students in classrooms. To learn more on how you can volunteer
and make a difference contact Mary 541 774-4334 mholbrook@access-inc.org
Jennifer Wheatley visits the
Grants Pass Lions Club May 8,2007. Jennifer if the Executive Director
of Rogue Community College Foundation. The Foundation is responsible
for reviewing and issuing scholarships to deserving students. Learn
more about Jennifer and her services. 541 956-7327 or jwheatley@roguecc.edu
This week, President Lion Lee Fletcher
and Lion Colin David Pederson welcome Sig Dekany from "ONE ELEVEN
EVELYN", a community theatre in Grants Pass featuring plays
of wholesome family values. Sig say there are many plans of
development in the works for the new theatre.
To learn more call 761-0077 www.oneelevenevelyn.com
President Lee Fletcher and
Lion
Lion's Bill Kehm and Palmer Zottola welcome Sheriff
Gil Gilbertson to the April 10 2007 Grants Pass Lions Club
meeting. Sheriff Gilbertson gave an in-depth talk on the financial
status of the sheriff's office in Josephine County.
Sheriff Gilbertson also outlines various ways he is planning to save
operating money by condensing otherwise spread out operations.
The sheriff says he works for the people of the county and will do what they
want him to do.
Lion Jeff Clark of Clark's Insurance welcomes
Pastor Keith O. Heck Executive Director of the Gospel Rescue
Mission in Grants Pass. Keith gave Lions members an up-date on the
progress of the new men's facility and an eye opening report on the drug and
meth problem of Josephine County To learn more or help Keith on his
mission call 660-6870
email keith@gospelrescuemissiongp.org
Lion President Lee Fletcher
welcomes Jackie McBee and Bob McCraley to the February 20 meeting. Bob
and Jackie talked about the future survival of the Grants Pass
Fairgrounds. To keep the fairgrounds operating will take a lot of work
by volunteers from the community. To learn more of the fairground's
situation, call Jackie at 541 476 3215
Larry Bath welcomes to Grants Pass Lions Club
Kevin Clark General Director of the Grants Pass area Y M C
A Mr.Clark told us of the wonderful work the
Y M C A is doing for the community in concert with the Boys and Girls Club
and other civic minded organizations To learn more about the Y M
C A
call 474 0001 emailymca@echoweb.net
Visiting the Grants Pass Lions Club January
30,2006
L to R Angie Sabin-Veek, Jann Lazaroni, Gail Parker and Karen Muir. Angie
works for the Oregon Youth Authority> Jann works runs the Josephine
County Animal Shelter. Gail and Keren are members and volunteers for
"People Helping Animals" Angie works with youth offenders
training and socializing dogs to be adopted to new homes.
