Meeting on Monday, April 11, members of the Stanley Lions first heard from members of Boy Scouts Troop 50, who provided an update on their activities and also heard from two of the young men who are aspiring to be Eagle Scouts and are planning community projects toward that goal. The scouts assist the Lions with Highway 29 clean-up and at the annual Watermelon Festival. Funds supporting individual scout fees were voted the same as last year. Jill Herriges, Exec utive Director of the Community Foundation of Chippewa County, was also present and provided a nice overview of the work of the foundation, grants provided from the various funds and fund types, and some specifics regarding funding as sistance during COVID-19 and since the Decem- ber 15 (2021) Stanley tornado. The Stanley Li – ons were instrumental in helping get the Stanley Community Fund endowed and continue to support it with an annual contribution to the fund’s corpus.

The first regular order of business was Lion Adam Smit reporting that as of April 22, the Li ons Facebook page will be discontinued, unless a member is interested in taking it over. President Jim Jones gave a brief report on the Zone Meeting held at Jim Falls on Friday, March 18. He also provided an update on the Stanley Bike Trail Project that is being spearheaded by the Lions. The goal is to raise $75,000 to begin the project and it appears that goal is attainable. Lion Norman Christianson announced the forthcoming LIONS MEET

Brat Feed and Bingo at the Moon Park Apart- ments, planned for Monday, April 18 at 5 pm. It was also announced that the June Steak Fry will be held on Monday, June 13 at Fandry Park. As May approaches, the Lions Scholarship entries will need judges. Lions Mary Jo Winkler, Gary Krueger and Pat Jankoski will be spearheading this euort. A discussion on the 2022-2023 slate of ovcers resulted in there still being a need for a 2nd and 3rd Vice-president. Any Lion willing to take one of these positions should contact Pres- ident Jones. The Lions Watermelon Festival was briefly discussed with the focus being on the sale of Watermelon tickets and prizes.

In a final announcement, President Jones reported that 500 pounds of plastic had been col – lected and delivered to the recycling firm in Eau Claire and that a park bench will be received as a result. The placement location of the bench is yet to be decided.

In other business, Lion Jones reported on a meeting he attended where thought is being given to re-establishing a Fall Festival under the auspices of the Stanley Community Association, with possible assistance from other organizations.

Jones will be providing additional information at next month's meeting. In a final act, it was announced that Lion Jeu Nye’s name was picked for the attendance drawing and he was not present. The next meeting will be Monday, May 9, at Debbie’s on Broadway.

Jerry Dirkes, Stanley Lions Club treasurer presents a $5,000 check to Lance Weiland accepting for the Stanley Community Trail Partnership. The Stanley Lions are pleased to sponsor the 2.2 mile trail connecting Chapman and Oriole Parks. Picture submitted by Jim Jones.