AAKRON: FVDG Julie Ford and other club members toured the St Luke’s NICU unit in conjunction with our vision grant project.
BOONE: In June, the club helped pick up trash along a 2-mile stretch of highway in the county. They had a booth at the summer carnival in Boone. Free sunglasses were given to children. The club has also stepped up to support the district leadership team. Club president Jeremy Thompson is our SVDG, club secretary PDG Dale Schoening has come on board as district treasurer and Dawn Thompson continues as our Leader Dog Chair. Thank you, Boone Lions!
CARROLL: The Carroll club has stepped up and is working with your district leaders to set up a great combined convention with 9SW in March 2026. Thank you, Carroll Lions, and club president Amy Christian!
FORT DODGE: Club representatives have met with two community organizations to explore creation of Leo clubs. The club leadership completed a strategy meeting to outline a strong direction for the club this Lion year. The club has collected over six boxes of shoes for soles4souls. It also hosted a pancake breakfast at the fort opera house during Frontier Days.
Madrid: Preparing for their Labor Day Chicken BBQ, tickets were handed out and a dinner count will be taken at the August 21 meeting. and expected 1200+ meals will be served!
MANSON: The club served up brats, hot dogs, pie, and root beer floats during the annual Manson Crater Days celebration. A fun day with assistance from the Fort Dodge club. A big thank you to the Manson Police Department for assisting in unlocking the DG’s car. A good cook out, celebration, Lions, and the police department. Small town Iowa at its finest.
SIOUX CITY: Toured the Neonatal unit at St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Kicked off our Vision Grant project with a $5,000 pledge towards our $17,250 goal. Way to go Sioux City! Thank You!
| NEW MEMBERS | ||
| Club | Member | Sponsor |
| Fort Dodge | Michael Dutcher | Larry Juncker |
| Fort Dodge | Rick Jones | Larry Juncker |
| IN MEMORIAM | ||
| Club | Member | Years a Lion |
| Ogden | Larry Swanson | 9 |