Odessa

The Odessa Lion of the Year Tapestry

As I was setting up my screen and projector at the Old Town Hall, remodeled home of the Odessa Lions, President Clark Kagele came through the door. He looked at me, my suit coat and my gear with a face full of astonishment that meant my scheduled visit had slipped through the cracks. His recovery was smooth and professional and he seemed happy when he found out my presentation took about 15 minutes. As a DG, I like getting through with my gig in time to watch clubs operate and do business.

(L to R) Lion Clark Kagele bombs Secretary Neil Fink as he is recognized with a Serving Generations Medal

The main business on the Odessa agenda that night for the club was the upcoming Turkey Bingo event. Burgers, turkeys and logistics were ironed out as Clark rolled though his checklist with experienced good humor. Three members of the Ritzville Lions were visiting to hawk tickets for their club's raffle. Clubs in Zone F-8 do a good job of supporting each other.

Ritzville Lions give out three prizes to Odessa Lions who bought tickets in their raffle.

    

Typical of 19F farm communities, the Odessa Lion Club is the heartbeat of their town. The club does wonderful work for their community and schools from harvest to planting. Scholarships are given, causes are supported, traditions are upheld and pretty much everything that is great about Lionism takes place in a we love our town kind of way. These guys are great.

 

As a District Governor it has been my privilege to see this happen over and over again on my visits. 

 

You Guys are all Great!