The November 2022 meeting was called to order by President Eric, followed by pledge, song and invocation, with 24 members and four guests present. Guests included District Governor Vince and Lion Trisha Thiel, and prospective members Debbie Meagher and Melissa Kiehl.  
The October minutes were approved as published (Joe M./Ray L.).
The October financial reports were approved as published (John N./Dick G.)
President Eric read a thank you note for from Can Do Canines for supporting the Woof A Roo, and presented Lion Sean K. with his Melvin Jones Fellowship pin and the club with the LCIF chevron.
Reports: 
The Bingo sign-up sheet was passed around. It was announced that volunteer workers are always needed.
The chili supper so far has netted $3,236.82 with some late proceeds yet to be counted.
Delivery of wreaths is not yet known.
Diabetes information table will be at Teals on November 16th.
No information yet on new Blackstone griddles or future status of trailers.
Waiting on word back from speaker on Camp Confidence.
KidSight screenings set for November, none scheduled yet for December or beyond.
Linda M. reminded members that the R.O.S.E. Center needs volunteer drivers to deliver Thanksgiving and Christmas Noon meals. 
It was reported that Queen Bee Bar and Grill is not available for January 21. The committee will look at an alternate date.
Business items:
Invoices of $420.54 and $497.94 were received from Insight Eyecare for two individuals in need of assistance paying for vision services and eyeglasses. $500.00 is budgeted for the year. After further discussion, there was a motion (Linda M,) and a second (Jeff T.) to pay both invoices and have the board discuss future policy on such vision assistance. The motion passed.
President Eric reported a request from the high school band for a donation to help defray cost of an upcoming band trip to Branson, Missouri. Discussion lead to no action being taken. 
Motion by Dick G., seconded by Ray L., and carried, to again participate in the Trail Guard’s 2022 Moonlight Meander.
Peace Poster Contest entries were displayed and selected by the club. Winners were 3rd place Ava A., 2nd place Xavier L, and 1st place Rory L. 
District Governor Vince Thiel (Sauk Rapids Riverside) was at the meeting for our annual district governor club visit. He spoke about the February 3-5, 2023 Mid-Winter Convention, emphasis on mentorship of new members and service to individuals with unique living needs, developing LEO clubs, and supporting Lion projects like Project New Hope and LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation). DG Vince presented membership chevrons to and for Lions Sean Karsch, John Swanson, Ron Brossard, and Mike Daniel.  
Zone Chair Becky reported on the November 9 zone meeting in Cold Spring.
Motion made, seconded, and carried (John N./Kelly E.) to adjourn.
Lion Marv had the winning Lucky Lion ticket but did not pull the joker.
Lion Jeff Thompson, secretary