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MEETING NOTES:
Railroad/Depot News 
Schedules and posters for the 2006 Train Ride Season are available at the Depot. The tri-fold color train ride brochures created by Janis Haglund turned out very well and we are receiving many favorable comments from the public. President Carolyn Myers reported that we are receiving $1,500 from the hotel/motel tax board for the printing of the brochures and posters.
A very well-attended work party was held on Saturday, April 8, 2006 to remove seats in the closed car. Members dismantled the seats from the car and separated the salvageable metal from the trash portions of the old seats. Work was also done to repair the floor of the restroom trailer, and another storage trailer was cleaned out. Thanks so much to all of those who attended – we got Lunch was held at the Kinsella’s home. Another small work party was held on April 22, with crews working toward completion of the floor repair (it will be done soon!), cleaning woodwork walls in the coach car, removing the ceiling fixtures in the coach car, and preparation of the ceiling for painting.
It was reported that we need a chairperson to oversee the concessions in the depot this season. Lions Carol Stone and Gayle Pollock have agreed to serve as advisors for the new concession crew, providing guidance and advice based on their extensive experience running the entire operation last year.
Depot Management
Lion Curt Lynn requested that a co-chair be found to assist with managing the work parties at the Depot, due to conflicts with his work schedule.
Lion Marvel Smith identified the need to have a specific description of work to be done by those hired to clean the Depot. Lion Marvel will work with Lion Curt to work up a specific list of work duties and responsibilities.
Down River Days
Lee Stark is continuing her efforts to produce a special trading pin she designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Down River Days. The vendor used in the past for our trading pins is no longer available and Lee is deciding on a new vendor.
The theme for Down River Days is “Over the River and Through the Woods to Down River Days We Go.” Lion Carolyn Myers is still looking for a chairman for the Down River Days committee.
Projects
Lion Marita Norton reported that applications for new projects are now available at Selkirk High School or directly from Gloria Coppock. Notice for Special Project requests has also been published in the Selkirk Sun. The deadline for application submission is May 31, 2006. As in recent years, a special meeting will be held in June to develop recommendations for distributing requested funds.
Scholarship
Tail Twister Marita Norton’s pastry wheel raised approximately $47.00 for the scholarship fund at the St. Patrick’s Day Party. Members were happy to put their money on the board, spin the wheel, and try baked goods with Blarney-inspired names.
Sight
At the April 6th meeting, the club agreed to move White Cane Days to May 12 & 13, 2006 due to a schedule conflict. Please leave room on your calendar to volunteer some time that weekend. Contact Kimberly McNaughton to sign up for a time on Friday or Saturday.
May is Recycle for Sight Month, so please remember to bring in any old prescription glasses to be recycled. Last year, NPOV Lions donated over 250 pairs of glasses to this worthy cause! Collection boxes are located at the Selkirk Clinic, POTC telephone office in Ione, and at the Depot. Please contact Lion Karen Kinsella if you have questions.
Other News
Lions Kim Di Rienz, Carolyn Myers, Karen Kinsella, Kevin Kinsella, and Marvel Smith presented the necrology/memorial service at the District E Spring Conference on April 29th. Lion Marvel Smith provided wonderful music on her keyboard. Carolyn Myers lit a candle for each Zone, and the names of 34 deceased Lions were read by Lions Kevin and Karen Kinsella. It was a touching ceremony and NPOV Lions received many complimentary comments. Special Thanks to Lion Kim Di Rienz for organizing the program and for selecting such pertinent readings.
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At the April 6th meeting, a proposal was presented for the purchase of a headstone to mark the graves of Past District Governor Larry Grape and his partner in service Edna. Members of the club had been unaware that Larry’s grave had never been marked with a stone until it was learned that the nursing home that Edna stayed in until her death “cashed in” her burial policy and took the money leaving no funds for even her burial. One of the local churches and many members of the community contributed money for Edna’s cremation and burial, but there was no money left for a headstone. It was decided that the Lions would take care of the headstone matter, and a plain headstone design was developed and submitted to the Club for review. 
Members to approve new members two weeks prior to their scheduled installation. It was decided that Dinner meetings were the preferred night for installations. 
