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Members and Guest in Attendance and Call to Order:

President Jim Ballengee
I.P.P. Pam Ingram
1st V.P. Carol Burt
2nd V.P. Paul Degenaer
Secretary Tom Jervis
Treasurer Craig Spencer
Director Paul Tucich
Director Dr. Don Yandell

Guest:

Lion Betty Tucich
Lion Darby Spencer
Lion Nancy Holt

Invocation and Pledge:

Lion Craig Spencer gave the invocation.
Director Dr. Don Yandell led the pledge.

Minutes and Treasurer’s Report:

Secretary Tom Jervis reported that the November minutes had been e-mailed. No report
of anyone not getting them.
1st V.P. Carol Burt motioned to accept the minutes.
Director Paul Tucich seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

Treasurer Craig Spencer addressed concerns about past bills and payments. Reported
that all know bills have been paid to date. Presented current statement.
Director Dr. Don Yandell had a question about White Cane monies.
Discussion about a form letter to be sent out to those that contributes. President Jim
would send such.
Reported on Scholarships as to whom, amount and when paid.
Secretary Tom Jervis asked if a spreadsheet of those clubs that are 100% contributors be
made for each director. To aid in doing LOEB programs.
1st V.P. Carol Burt thanked Treasurer Craig Spencer for his work as Treasurer. And,
asked him to consider the position again next year.
Secretary Tom Jervis motion to accept Treasurers report.
I.P.P. Pam Ingram seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

Adult Eye Clinic:

Director Dr. Don Yandell reported that Dr. Annunzioto office had donated two
lensometer, an adjustable table, and another table. All items were in his vehicle.

Also, reported that and Lions Club in the district could call the Adult Eye Clinic and get
an appointment set up for someone.

Also, that Alcon has an exam chair to donate to the Adult Eye Clinic. He needs
assistance in putting other chair into storage. President Jim Ballengee suggested to set
up the exchange and to contact him.

Also, that the Christmas gifts for the doctors assist at the Adult Eye Clinic, total was
$125.00.

Eyeglass Recycling:

President Jim Ballengee reported that PDG Jim Jones would be in the area with the
trailer for Midland. Asked if anyone had glasses to go. Would be meeting PDG Jim
Wednesday.

White Cane:

2nd V.P. Dr Paul Degenaer had nothing to report at this time.

Diabetic Essay:

1st V.P. Carol Burt reported that packages were sent out to all clubs. Requested that
when directors did programs with clubs to encourage participation. We only had three
contestants last year.

Programs:

President Jim presented a breakdown of clubs per director. To give programs about
LOEB. Anyone that could not or needed to change clubs of responsibility, to let him
know.

UTSW Transplant Services:

1st V.P. Carol Burt reported that Drew from Transplant Services had gotten a box a
pamphlets and a display board to her. We will have these for our table at Mid-Winter.

Secretary Tom Jervis reported that no word from our last meeting discussions had been
returned. Did not remember when next Quad-District meeting was to be held.

Life Memberships:

I.P.P. Pam Ingram reported that President Jim Ballengee needed to go by Plaque World
and sign some papers.

Has turned in request for four Life Memberships for the Krum Lions Club. Would bring
them to Mid-Winter if they were ready.

MVU:

Chairman Tom Jervis reported that a good day at Presbyan Night Shelter, last
December. And we had a good day at Lewisville. PDG Jim Coleman gave us three boxes
of readers, from the Lewisville Center.

Reported that he and 2nd V.P. Dr. Paul Degenaer were still working on an improved
system for the MVU. Changing the forms and establishing a booklet for clubs.

We have a lot of loose readers in oversized boxes. I.P.P. Pam Ingram suggested that we
could sort, bag and box those readers at Mid-Winter. Chairman Tom Jervis would get the
materials needed.

Other Business:

Director Dr. Don Yandell brought a letter to the board about a gentleman that needed a
false eye. Surgery had removed an eye and Medicaid would not cover cost.
Secretary Tom Jervis motion to cover remaining balance.
I.P.P. Pam Ingram seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

Director Dr. Don Yandell reported that he would be going off the Prevent Blindness
Board. That we need someone on this board. Asked that someone consider.

President Jim Ballengee reported that a hearing before the commissioners court about a
former Eye Bank employee trying to start a business of harvesting cornea’s.

President Jim Ballengee also mentioned that the Board will have 5 openings in July.
Two are currently open and three more will be opening. Asked that Directors to find
possible candidates to fill those positions.

President Jim Ballengee asked that all directors review the By-Laws, for possible
changes that need to be made.

Meeting adjourned 4:27 pm.