PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (August 27th)

What happened to summer? If the Lions Club Picnic has come and gone and the kids are back in school, fall can’t be far away. You’ll soon be hearing your President, the Tail Twister and your Membership Chair talking about the need to reach out and increase membership. Please be thinking of individuals (and local businesses that should be supporting LIONS) that should be invited to attend and join. Then, take action!

Speaking of membership….. July marked the 20^th anniversary of Women Lions. Although always present as lionesses and in other supporting roles, women were officially invited to become Lions in 1987. Two decades later, women are the fastest growing group of Lions, making up almost 20% of all members and taking on numerous leadership roles, including 30.5% of council chairpersons. Congratulations ladies!

We Serve ……… John Page

TODAY’S MEETING (August 27th)

Cedar Falls Schools Superintendent David Stokes will speak to the Club about the upcoming Physical Equipment & Plant Levy (PEPL) vote.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

September 3 … Labor Day, No meeting

September 10 … Sherri Greenwood will provide the club with an update on Arrowhead Medical Center and/or Sartori Foundation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On Friday August 10th, the eye glasses consisting of Cliff Satre, Bob

Leahy, John Jones and Budd Curttright picked up a total of 387 pairs of used eye glasses and one hearing aid. These items were delivered to Perry Kreiger at LensCrafter's on University Avenue in Cedar Falls. Dan Deery Motor Company furnished a Dodge van for the committee's use in picking up these items.

LAST MEETING (August 13th)

Carey Darrah, Manager of the Cedar Valley TechWorks described for the Club the project and it’s evolution. The Cedar Valley TechWorks project has been developed to create a bioproduct cluster as a part of the comprehensive revitalization and reinvestment program for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa, region. Located within the world’s most productive farmland region and close to leading research institutions, the Cedar Valley is well-positioned to develop this economic cluster. The development of a central campus, connecting producers, manufacturers, students and consumers, will supply additional jobs to the region and foster the development of new biotechnology businesses. This bioproduct cluster, in which collaboration within the industry can occur, will not only advance the biotechnology field, but also enhance the economic vitality of the Cedar Valley and the state of Iowa.

Cedar Valley TechWorks is sponsored by the Waterloo Development Corporation, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to economic development activities within the Cedar Falls-Waterloo region. The corporation is committed to increasing employment, enhancing the tax base, and making visual and aesthetic improvements via cooperation of the private sector and all levels of government. The TechWorks facility will be located in downtown Waterloo, in buildings donated to the Waterloo Development Corporation by Deere & Company.

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

Clair Brooks – August 28th Pete & Suzie Downs – August 29th

Nikki Row - Sept. 4th Cliff & Margaret Satre - Sept. 3rd

Steve George - Sept. 8th

Mark Ripplinger - Sept. 8th

IT'S GREAT TO BE A LION!