Tuesday’s early morning severe storms alert did little to ease the anxiety of the possible third consecutive program becoming a “no show,” but braver hearts prevailed to the tune of “the show must go on.” Thanks to 3-NW Lions District Governor (and incoming Council Chair) Derek McCubbin, Stillwater, advising that he thought he could begin his travel when the storm passed Stillwater and stay behind it all the way to Okmulgee. Ah, the sweet smell of success!
Tuesday’s early morning severe storms alert did little to ease the anxiety of the possible third consecutive program becoming a “no show,” but braver hearts prevailed to the tune of “the show must go on.” Thanks to 3-NW Lions District Governor (and incoming Council Chair) Derek McCubbin, Stillwater, advising that he thought he could begin his travel when the storm passed Stillwater and stay behind it all the way to Okmulgee. Ah, the sweet smell of success!
The program was the annual installation of officers, representing the “changing of the guard. “For the past 50 plus years, our board membership has totaled 16 positions, leading many of our guest installers to comment that our club has more board members than some clubs have members. And, recently, this has been a problem to have a quorum to be able to conduct our business. So, the board reduced the official board members to eight. However, by the President suspending the rules to allow everyone in attendance to vote, we can move the club’s business forward.
Gathering his bag of “condiments,” Governor McCubbin began his installation presentation. First up was Past District Governor Dean Craig, Director for Life. His miniature condiment was mustard. Okay, I know, but I’m way ahead of you--this is a take-off of the old country-western song, “too old to cut the mustard anymore.” It fits!
Incoming President Mike Morrison was given the miniature bottle of chocolate syrup because if you have a sundae, even though we meet on Tuesday, you need something to cover all the nuts attending the sundae. Boo! Hiss!
Treasurer Alicia Dudley was given the miniature bottle of Ranch dressing because if she can’t pay all of our bills, she might have to mortgage the ranch to pay our way out of debt.
Secretary Kelly Baehler was given the miniature bottle of ketchup because she needs to ensure that club members “catch-up” on current events and happenings, and we don’t want to fall “be-Heinz” on anything. P-U.
Board of Directors member David Fetgatter was given the miniature bottle of relish because he “relishes” the idea that he can vote “NO” for President (for something, but not our club President).
First Vice President Larry Howell was given the miniature bottle of honey because he becomes the “worker bee” of the hive, in charge of projects (i.e. Pancake Day and others) and filling in for the President if/when he is absent. And because Larry is retired military, we are reminded of the adage “old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” But honey never, ever, fades away because some has been found in pyramids in Egypt and it is still “good.”
Second Vice President Matthew Martin was given a miniature bottle of strawberry jam because if the club gets stuck in a jam, he is there to help bail us out. And baseball players all know you can get “strawberries” sliding into a base, so you have to be careful about sliding home.
Immediate Past President (for the third time) Dan Anderson was given the miniature bottle of Mayo, so all he can say is, “Thank goodness, it’s over, again, so shut the door, I’m dressing.”(My last groaner).
Special guests were Rep. Scott Fetgatter, Pat Morrison, Mike Whitehorn, PDG Neal Wood and Lion Nancy Wood, who did such an outstanding job serving on the State Convention Committee this past year. Thank you all so much for coming - you add a spark to the meeting so we can “show off” for you visitors.
“WE SERVE.”
