Scip day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Parl
Our annual event to honor the SEP seniors that volunteer to help local residents on service projects. We served dogs and burgers, cookies, pop/water, cookies and chips to over 300 SEP students. What a wonderful group of young adults. And many thanks to all the Altoona and Mitchellville Lions that helped prepare and serve these future leaders.

Go Lions.

Go SEP seniors

All the photos that follow are from SCIP day. I do not know all the names of the workers, but I will list as many as I know.

Scip day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
Here comes the first bus.

Scip day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
And the line starts for SCIP day 2013.

Scip day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
Students enjoying the lunch.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
More eating.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
This is what happens when 4 buses arrive at the same time. Looong line.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
More of the line.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
Now the Lions folks that made this possible. Several photos. First, Smoky Bill Sander, cooking dogs.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
Some of the Mitchellville Lions. Sorry about the closed eye Maggie. My bad. On the right side is Ned Stout.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
The plates and buns line.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
Dogs, Burgers, ketchup + mustard, and cookies line.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
Buns and plates again.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
The cooks. Well done guys (pun intended).

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
Now for MANAGEMENT.

First, the "thinkers". Bob Aalbers, Dennis Crabtree, and friends from Mville.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
More MANAGEMENT>

The Executive Waste powerhouses, Karr V holding the "bucket" and Helen Phillips on the lookout (she is everywhere).

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
The "Choir Director", Dr. Don T. Things are under control from his view.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
And of course, "the Sarge", Roger Mahnke, barking out orders.

SCIP day May 17 2013 at Thomas Mitchell Park
And last and most important, so acclaimed, the SECRETARIES. Newly appointed. The power of the pen and camera, rolled up into one.

Helen Phillips and Kit McDowall (me) will share the Secretary duties.

Thanks again to all that worked on SCIP Day 2013.

2013 May 13 Reaching Higher Iowa guest speaker
The Altoona Lions met on May 13, 2013 at the Lion's Park Shelter House. The guest speaket was Mark Jacobs from Reach Higher Iowa, a non-profit organization committed to helping Iowa Education.

Their program mission: "Reaching Higher Iowa is committed to advocating for a more effective Iowa K-12 public education system to provide opportunities for every child and foster long-term economic growth in the state.

2013 May 13 Meeting Minutes
May 13, 2013, The Altoona Lions’ Club met at the Lion’s Park Shelter House. There
were 33 members and 2 guests, Marla Carr and Gwen Norris present. The pledge of
allegiance was led by President Jen Book and prayer was given by Herb Phillips.
The evening speaker was Mark M. Jacobs of “Reaching Higher Iowa”, accompanied by
his wife Janet and staff member Rachel Geilenfeldt. Mr. Jacobs made comments
regarding: a) Iowa’s changing rank educationally with the rest of the nation, 2)
developing a more effective public education system, and 3) the need for legislative
advocacy and regulation changes. The program concluded with a question and answer
session.
Secretary’s minutes for April 22, 2013, were read, moved for approval by Lance
Hudson, 2nd by Karr VanNordstrand and unanimously approved by the club.
Treasure’s report by Roger Mahnke:
Activity Fund 2287.37
Money Market 4009.91
Admin. Fund 1348.79
was moved to be accepted by Bob Aalbers, and 2nd by Lance Hudson. Unanimous club
approval.
Bob Aalbers, chairman of nominating committee, announced the secretary position for
2013-2014 is to be shared by Kit McDowall and Helen Phillips. They are to decide on
the division of duties.
Kit McDowall submitted his health report and the news was good, after feeling poorly for
3 months and loosing 30+ pounds. His diet now includes pie and ice cream.
The club’s web site has pictures of the Spin Art activities from the Asian festival held
May 11, 2013 on the capital complex grounds.
The Iowa Lions Eye Bank issued volunteer tissue transporter patches for Lion’s vest to
Dennis Crabtree, Herbert Phillips, and Helen Phillips. These patches were presented
by President Jen Book.
Lion Bill Pollard announced the Altoona Palooza is scheduled for August 24, 2013 and
was asking about the club’s involvement with the spin art tubs. Roger Mahnke moved
that the club do as they did last year and guarantee the Palooza $250.00, seconded by
Don Townsend and unanimously approved by the club.
May 17, 2013 will be Southeast Polk School’s SCIP (Senior Community Improvement
Program) Day. We will start set up and food preparation at 8:30 A.M. We are preparing
to serve 350 students and/or teachers.
A letter was read from the Plaza Lanes of P’hill regarding free bowling and pizza, May
24, 2013. There was no plan for our Lions club to participate as a team. Various correspondence and thank you notes were passed around the club.
Don Townsend had a successful auction for a power drill and a butter making kit.
Dennis Crabtree reported the KidSight screening team had visited the Altoona United
Methodist pre-school, Shining Star day care, and Christ the King preschool since our
last meeting. The last of the 14 books purchased by the club have now all been
distributed.
Our next meeting is June 10, 2013 at the Campus. We will be touring and seeing the
updates and remodeling of the facility

2013 05 Asian Festival spin art 3

2013 apr 22 Meeting at Shelter
These are the minutes of the meeting.

April 22, 2013, the Altoona Lions’ Club met at the Lion’s Park Shelter House. The
pledge of allegiance was led by Lance Hudson, 1st Vice-president, and prayer was
given by Richard Layman.
The evening’s speaker was Fred Hollister, executive director of Eastern Polk Regional
Development. Fred represents Altoona, Bondurant, Mitchellville, and Pleasant Hill in
their cities economic endeavors. This is a non-profit organization coordinating cities,
companies, employers, etc. on ways to expand. Club members had questions about the
up coming announcement of Facebook coming to our area, and he could not confirm
such. Fred shared the development group’s new website and
encouraged the club to look at it.
Treasurer’s report: Activity Fund 2544.00
Money Market 4009.46
Admin. Fund 1331.67
Motion to approve - Ken Stuart, 2nd - Michelle Bonner, unanimously approved.
Secretary’s report: Minutes of 4/8/2013 read, motion to approve Dennis Crabtree and
2nd by Jay Rosenberger, unanimously approved.
Reports:
1) Southeast Polk’s SCIP day will be Friday, May 17, 2013. Final planing at May 13th
club meeting
2) State Fair dates are 8/8 to 8/18/2013
3) Jerry Harding is in the hospital
4) KidsSight screenings have been conducted at Adventure Life and Altoona United
Methodist church pre-schools
5) Hearing aid batteries were distributed
6) Thank You note from Altoona Public Library for the use of spin art equipment during
the “Frog” unveiling was shared
William and Carolyn Good were inducted into our club by Dennis Crabtree. Their
sponsor Dale Hartgraves was unable to attend, thus there pins were presented by Jerry
and Joan Nolin.
The speaker for May 13, 2013 will be Rachel Geilenfeldt, of “Reach Higher Iowa”, on
education reform.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen J Phillips, Secretary Pro-tem.

2013 Apr 22 new menbers
At the Apr 22 Lions meeting, new Lions members William and Carolyn Good were inducted by Lion Dennis Crabtree. Their sponsor is Dale Hartgraves, who could not attend the meeting. Standing in for Dale is Joan Nolin and Jerry Nolin (not shown).

2013 Apr 22 Guest speaker
The evening’s speaker was Fred Hollister, executive director of Eastern Polk Regional
Development. Fred represents Altoona, Bondurant, Mitchellville, and Pleasant Hill in
their cities economic endeavors. This is a non-profit organization coordinating cities,
companies, employers, etc. on ways to expand.

BiWeekly meeting April 8 2013
Since Helen Phillips, acting Secretary, is providing the meeting minutes in electronic mode, I am going to publish the minutes on the web for each meeting. Thanks Helen.
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On April 8, 2013, the Altoona Lion’s met at the Lion’s Park Shelter house. Pledge of
allegiance was let by President Jen Book, followed by prayer, led by Bob Aalbers. There
were 27 members and 3 guests present: Marla Carr, Carolyn Good, and William Good.
Jerry Carr introduced the evening’s speaker, Ranae Nevem, the Sight Supervisor for the
Eastside Senior Centers. Ms. Nevem over sees the Altoona meal site. She shared the
program is for the elderly, the meals meet their nutritional requirements, and the cost of
these meal has a defined plan. Meals are served during the week at 11:30 a.m. and do
require a reservation.
Ms. Nevem explained two other programs under her jurisdiction: a) the Peer Advocate
Program - SHIP counselors are within this program. It also has a program for meals to
be delivered following one’s hospitalization, and, b) a program where a box of
supplemental food is provided. This service has income criteria.
The Secretary’s report was read, and approved as read by Bill Pollard and 2nd
Margaret Gowin, and unanimously approved.
Roger Mahnke’s treasurer’s report:
! Activity Fund 973.07
! Money Market 6009.46
! Admin. Fund 1331.67
Approved as read by Bob Aalbers and seconded by Gordon Gill.
Roger further shared additional memorials for Vee Rehor had been received, for a total
of $1300.00. With the club’s matching dollars of $1300, a total of $2600 was sent to
KidSight program in Iowa City in honor of both Al and Vee Rehor.
Thank you notes were shared with the group from the Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank and
for the Linda Crabtree memorial.
An Eye Bank Transporter pin was presented to Bonnie Garland by President Jen Book.
Roger Mahnke reported a 4 year old was tested and received eye glasses from our
club.
Dennis Crabtree reported the KidsSight screening team worked at Kids World I (58 kids)
since the last meeting and will soon be screening at Kids World II.
SEP seniors SCIP day is coming up in May. It was moved and approved unanimously to
assist in providing lunch for this group. Planning and discussion of the details will be at
an upcoming meeting.
A brief review of the miles traveled by our club in the transporting of donated eye tissue
was shared with the group. These miles, 3333 for each award, may be used for the
securing of Warren Coleman Awards for selected club members. The Warren Coleman
selection committee consists of the last three recipients: Bill Pollard, Chairman, Barbara
McGrean, and Bob Aalbers.
The nominating committee presented a slate of officers:
! President - Lance Hudson
! 1st Vice President - Jerry Carr
! 2nd Vice President - “T.J.” Guzzi
! Secretary - (no candidate)
! Treasurer - Roger Mahnke
! Lion Tamer - Jim Wilkins
! Tail Twister - Don Townsend
! 1 yr. Director - Dale Hartgraves
! 1 yr. Director - Carolyn Wilkins
! 2 yr. Director - Richard Layman
! 2 yr. Director - Bob Hall
Moved to accept these officers by Dennis Crabtree, 2nd by Gordon Gill, and
unanimously approved by the club. The committee will continue to seek someone for
the secretary’s position.
The guest speaker for April 22, 2013 meeting will be Fred Hollister, of the East Polk
County Regional Development Committee.
Respectfully submitted,

2013 Mar 11 Bi Weekly Meeting; Jim Wilkens Speaker
At the ALtoona Lions meeting on March 11, 2013, the program was presented by our fellow Lion, Jim Wilkins. Jim is a “cowboy shooter”, a member of the Ft. Des Moines, Iowa Rangers. This is a local group, under the jurisdiction of state and federal level organization with
over 100,000 members. He shared the various activities this organization
conducts and he has enjoyed these activities since 1986. He wore the
traditional clothing. There was a display of the weapons used in this group.

2013 Mar 11 Bi Weekly Meeting; Jim Wilkens Speaker pic2
Pic of Jim.

2013 Mar 11 Bi Weekly Meeting; Jim Wilkens Speaker pic3
ANother pic of Jim.

2013 Mar 11 Bi Weekly Meeting; Jim Wilkens Speaker pic4
Jim's membership certificate.

2013 Mar 11 Bi Weekly Meeting; pic5
Hard working Lions.

2013 02 25 Tail Twisting
The Feb 25 Altoona Lions meeting was held at the Altoona Social Cednter.

In the picture, Roger Mahnke enjoys a joke by Bob Aalbers