LIONS ORGAN AND EYE BANK DISTRICT 2-E2, INC. Board of Directors Meeting January 23, 2011

Members and Guest in attendance and Call to Order: President Vance Oakes 2nd VP Al Claros Director Debbie Ballengee Secretary Lindy Toner Director Consuella Thompson Guests: 1st VDG Tom Westerman

1st V.P. Bob Carlson Treasurer Clayton Meissner Director Pam Ingram Director Jon Niemcyzk Director Pegah Mozdbar Lion Megan Touhey

Invocation: 1st VP Bob Pledge: Treasurer Clayton Minutes: Motion to accept: Treasurer Clayton Second: Director Consuella Motion passed Treasurer's report: Motion to accept: Director Consuella Second: Director Pam Motion passed. Committee Reports: Acknowledgements: None sent White Cane: 2nd VP Al reported $100 ck plus donations from Pantego and Colleyville sending $1000 Diabetic Essay:1st VP Bob reported on the Mid-Winter contest. There were 6 contestants this year - we hope to have more next year by possibly meeting with schools at the first of the school year. Info was sent to newsletter and we discussed sending thank you articles for the participants. State contest will be in Beaumont this year. Quad-Dist.: Next meeting in March. Discussion about board requirements. Life Membership: None reported Free Adult Eye Clinic: No report given Mobile Vision Unit: Little Elm scheduled next month. Discussion of organizing local club sponsored clinics for kids that do not qualify through Prevent Blindness due to immigration status. Eyeglass Collection: Glasses were donated from Pantego (200) and Colleyville (1390). Clubs should bring in glasses ASAP due to recycle center closing in March. After the closing, clubs should take the glasses to Walmart. Equipment purchased by the District will be turned over to the District Lion Tamer pending Cabinet decision for dispersement. Programs: Treasurer Clayton - 1, President Vance - 1, Director Jon - 1 Vision Assistance: No new requests. Committee meeting to work on policies and procedures will be 2:00 , Jan. 30th at PBT. Screenings: Colleyville - 2. Midwinter training, 15 people trained. Old Business: Grant writing - working on it. Changes to the bylaws were presented last meeting. Motion to Accept: Director Debbie Second: Director Jon Motion Passed. New Business: Usable stored equipment at recycling center to be sent to Midland. The rest will be scrapped. Motion to accept: Director Debbie Second: Director Pam Motion Passed Nominating Committee Chair appointed - 1st VP Al. First reading of officers will be at Feb. mtg. Second at March mtg. District Convention is in April - voting to fill 4 expiring seats. Discussion on White Cane Program being responsibility of Vision Asst. Committee. Mid-Winter Conference and April Convention participation was discussed. Lion Megan was asked to attend another meeting and discuss insurance and community benefits for our applicants. Some members were out of town during our Dec. meeting and would like a better understanding of this topic. 1st VP Tom reported that a hearing aid client was helped and he has a source for hearing aid batteries and assistance. Motion to adjourn - Director Pam Second - 1st VP Bob Mtg. Adjourned