Trunk or Treat

Many people in the Idaho Springs area live in a country setting.  The kids don't have much chance to trick-or-treat, and the homes get few, if any, visitors.

So several organizations in Idaho Springs went together to create have an opportunity for kids to come for a Trick-or-Treat type of experience.  While they were at it, they thought it would be fun for the adults to have some visitors.  They set it all up in a parking lot.  Anyone who wanted to could bring their car, with treats in the trunk; costumes were optional, but a lot of people were dressed for the occasion.  The kids then had lots of places to visit.

The Lions Club had a trunk.

Lion Barb was ready...

... and Lions President Mary and Secretary Carolyn made sure that there were plenty of treats.

Fall Foliage Relay Fundraiser

Our club's fall fundraiser was helping with the "Flaming Foliage Relay" race.

It was a foot race with runners in teams of about 10, running 165 miles - all day and all night to the finish.  Our club members helped set up at the starting area, checked teams in, and checked to be sure each team had all the necessary equipment.  Our members also supervised exchanges between runners at checkpoints 1, 2, and 5.

Lion Past President Mike and the owner, Paul setting up canopies and starting flags.

Lions Jim and Anne getting ready to check in the running teams.

Lion Anne checking a team's equipment.

Lion President Mary and Past President Mike taking pictures of the set-up before the race started.

Runners from the first 4 teams ready for the starting bell to sound.

Lion 6C District Governor Jack supervising exchanges at the first checkpoint.

Lion Laura flagging in a runner at the first checkpoint.

President Mary waiting to supervise runners' exchanges at checkpoint 2.

President Mary ready to supervise the next checkpoint.

Past President Mike ready to supervise the next exchange at checkpoint 2

District 6C Cabinet Meeting

The Idaho Springs Lions Club hosted the 6 - C Cabinet meeting on August 20.

The PDG meeting started the morning.

The program was about the Hearing Dogs.  Cammie was the star of the show!

District Governor (and club member) Jack conducted the meeting.

IS Lions earned a 4 star service pin.

DG Jack brought out his traveling gavel.

Lion Mary led the group in some songs.

PCC Ken Quast reported on the Eye Bank.

Thanks to Cooks - Lions Mary, Laura and Barb!

Lions Annual Picnic

It was an unusually gorgeous evening for our annual picnic!

It was well attended by members and families.

PDG Bill Mehrer and Lion Tom Allen grilled fabulous steaks and salmon for us!

Outgoing President Mike expressed appreciation to his officers for their help.

New Lions Laura Salmons and Barbara Stoffers were inducted by District Governor Jack Russalesi.  Mary Broyles was their sponsor.

District Governor Jack installed Outgoing President Mike Morris as the Tail Twister for the coming year.

District Governor Jack installed PDG Bill and Eye Bank Director and PCC Ken Quast  as Board Members for the coming year.

District Governor Jack installed Lions Anne and Jim White as Lion Tamers for the coming year.

District Governor Jack installed Lion Jeff  Norton as Treasurer for the coming year.

District Governor Jack installed Lion Carolyn Kennedy as Secretary for the coming year.

District Governor Jack installed Carla and Don Allan as Vice Presidents for the coming year.

Finally, District Governor Jack installed Lion Mary as President for the coming year.

We had a delicious, fun and successful evening!

9Health Fair

As we have done every year since the 9HealthFair was founded more than 30 years ago, the Idaho Springs Lions Club sponsored the health fair again this year.

This year, the new Recreation Center in town provided the venue.

Lion Mike Morris again organized and managed the whole show.

Many Lions supported the event, including Lions Anne and Jeff...

...and Lions Joe and Tom.

Lions 6C Convention

Club member Jack ran for district governor.

So the club hosted a hospitality room at the District 6C convention, April 1-2.

With plenty of food...

...drink (Idaho Springs beer)...

...showcase of things from Idaho Springs, past and present...

...and fund-raising games...

...some of which went head-to-head.

Club members enjoyed dinner together with a talk from International Director Mel Bray.

And in the end, we can present our new District Governor Elect Jack