BURLINGTON LIONS ROAR AT OKTOBERFEST
Just a part of the crowd enjoying food and festivities at Oktoberfest sponsored by Burlington Host (Noon) Lions Club.

BURLINGTON HOST (NOON) LIONS CLUB REPORT
Burlington Lions Roar at Oktoberfest
by Fred Harris

The 8th Annual Oktoberfest on the River was hosted by the Burlington Noon Lion Club. We are grateful and proud of our many sponsors, contributors and friends who helped make this another huge success.

In a major improvement this year we relocated the bandstands to the northeast corner. That freed up the use of the west balcony for tables and seating. Our capacity was larger yet less crowded. The Pepsi stand, offering soft drinks and short orders was moved to the verge of the north parking lot, freeing more space for people to sit and stroll east of the port.
What a pleasure it was to watch tiny dancers do the ‘Chicken Dance’ and folk of every generation dance and enjoy the playing of Herbie’s Little German Band, Richie Yorkovich & Polkarioty and the Lyle Beaver Trio. 90 plus year old Bessie Bell took the microphone and belted out a Czech folksong with the Yorkovich band. As always, the German style food and beverages were ravishingly enjoyed.
Our net income is all applied to our “We Serve” projects for children, youth and adults in Burlington and beyond. Where need is found, Lions are there to serve. Our special areas of service – Prevention, Care and Cure for problems with Sight, Hearing and Diabetes.
Our Oktoberfest and income of about $9,000 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and supporters. Listed here are the Title Sponsors only: KKMI Radio - 93.5 FM, Burlington Bank and Trust, F & M Bank and Trust, MidwestOne Bank, Wal-Mart, Fleck Sales Co. and The Hawkeye.

Other Club News:

Kids Vision Screening (Iowa KidSight) continues under the capable leadership of chairpersons Don Myatt and Karen Harshbarger. A number of screenings have been done in September and October. More are planned for November. On Thursday, October 18, a training and re-training session is scheduled at the conference room of the Des Moines County Recycling Center at 6 pm.

Six Month Membership Contest – Under the direction of team captains, 2nd VP Eric Larson and 3rd VP Doug Worden, the club membership has been divided and will compete for points. The contest will continue through April, 2008. Bring a prospective member guest to a meeting earns one point. Sponsor a new member earns five points. The winning Larson or Worden team will be hosted at a barbeque by past president Bill Hassel. Individual awards will be given. While the club members have fun with this contest we intend to Grow Our Club.

Burlington Leo Club – The membership of the Burlington Area Leo Club is now 26 youth. The club is involved in service projects including: Visiting residents of a care center, Volunteering at the Des Moines County Animal Shelter and participating in the Kids Against Hunger by raising $500 and packaging the food items for distribution. What great kids!

BURLINGTON OKTOBERFEST COSTUMES
These two young ladies were dressed as dancers at Burlington Host (Noon) Lions Club Oktoberfest.

BURLINGTON OKTOBERFEST ATTENDED BY LIONS 9SE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
District Governor Paul Thompson, of Winfield and Partner-In-Service Joan attended and enjoyed the festivities.