Taylor Lions Club Programs, Events & Meetings
Upcoming Programs & Events
- 2/3/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Cathy W
- Tim Mikeska - life saving skills
- 2/8/2023: Lions Board Meeting at Lucky Duck
- 2/10/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Brad M
- 2/17/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Brenda C
- 2/24/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Griffin T
- 3/3/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Greg T
Past Programs, Events & Meetings (Newest to Oldest)
FY2019-2022 Programs:
- 1/27/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Deborah P
- Wrap-up & lessons learned from 1/26/2023 Lions Chili Supper
- Past District Governor Gayle Collins presented the Club Excellence Award to VP Tom Schneider on behalf of the Taylor Club.
- 1/26/2023: Annual Chili Supper at SPJST
- 1/20/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Irene S
- Lion Tom explained final plans for 1/26/23 Lions Chili Supper. This is our biggest annual event. All hands on deck!
- 1/19/2023: Chili Supper Planning, at SPJST Hall
- 1/13/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Chey D
- Chey updated the Club about the local Avery-Pickett VFD and explained the pending May-2023 ballot proposal to for Wilco ESD#10 to annex A-P VFD.
- 1/11/2023: Lions Board Meeting at Lucky Duck
- 1/6/2023: Friday Speaker Host = Doug M
- Guest speakers: Frank & Andrea from the Netherlands about agriculture and environmental issues in Europe.
- 12/23/2022 & 12/30/2022: No meetings. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
- 12/16/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven K
- Jessie Pospisil presented a $300 check from SPJST toward Leader Dogs
- Lions presented a Christmas card and funds donated from members to our Sirloin Stockade waitress, Cassidy.
- Lion Steven hosted "Cash Bingo" with winners paid from his own funds! Most winnings were donated back to the tailtwister funds. Thanks to Steven and the winners!
- 12/9/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith H / Lion John T
- Speaker: Lion PDG Gayle Collins from District 2S3 explained how the Lions Clubs International Foundation supports global emergencies, and how our club supports LCIF.
- 12/2/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Glen F
- Speaker: Kiwanian James Marek updated Lions on finacial results of joint Kiwanis/Lions pancake supper and suggestions for next year.
- Speaker: Kiwanian James Marek updated Lions on finacial results of joint Kiwanis/Lions pancake supper and suggestions for next year.
- 11/29/2022: Tuesday 5:00 pm Chili Supper Planning Meeting
- Drygoods ordered. Tickets now available. Start selling!
- 11/25/2022: ****No Meeting**** Happy Thanksgiving!
- 11/18/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle C
- Speaker: Lion Gayle led discussion about training for officer roles and club organization.
- 11/15/2022: Tuesday 5:00 pm Chili Supper Planning Meeting
- Tickets for 1/26/2023 event available for pick-up by 11/22/22 at Moss True Value (ask Brad) or Citizens National Bank (ask Deborah or Candice).
- 11/9/2022: Wednesday noon Board of Directors' Mtg at Lucky Duck11/11/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John T
- New member induction - Devin Padivil
- Update on Pancake Supper & results
- 11/8/2022: Tuesday Event = Assist Kiwanis with their Pancake Supper
- 11/4/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane S
- Speaker: Katie von Rosenberg, Gov't Relations with Samsung provided update on 6M sf Taylor Samsung wafer foundry facility.
- Speaker: Katie von Rosenberg, Gov't Relations with Samsung provided update on 6M sf Taylor Samsung wafer foundry facility.
- 10/28/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Erwin S
- Guest Speaker: Jeff Snyder with Jeff's Resurrections (automotive), updated lions about the free Taylor Car Show tomorrow, and all the world-class vehicles coming to the show.
- 10/21/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Dee T
- Guest Speaker: Cameron Bradfute, TX Lions Director for Texas Lions Camp; Taylor Lions Foundation presented TLC with a $3,000 check.
- 10/14/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Tom S
- Guest Speaker: Richard Stone, Taylor Arts Board
- 10/12/2022: Wednesday noon Board of Directors' Mtg at Lucky Duck
- 10/7/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin T
- Guest Speaker: Lions District Governor Brandon Mund
- 9/30/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Greg T
- Speakers Cheryl Cornellius & Loretta Masters on Shepherd's Heart and the empty bowl fundraiser. Club president Shane Polach presented a Taylor Lions Foundation donation to Loretta & Cheryl.
- 9/23/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brenda C
- Club planning for pancake supper on 11/8/2022
- 9/20/2022: Golf Tourney wrap-up meeting 5pm at B&M Tractor Parts
- 9/16/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion (and Volunteer Fire Fighter) Chey F
- Speakers: Chief John Shelton & Asst Gabriel Domingues from Avery Pickett Volunteer Fire Department
- 9/14/2022: Wednesday noon Board of Directors' Mtg at Lucky Duck
- 9/9/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Cathy W
- Speaker: Glenn Scruggs, Jr., CEO/Executive Director of Giocosa, Foster Care and Adoption Services of Round Rock / Centex
- 9/2/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug M
- Speaker: Danny Matthews, jack of all trades & good friend of Doug's, spoke about lessons & experiences learned from a great life.
- 8/27/2022: Saturday Event = Taylor Lions Golf Tourney, Mustang Creek Golf Course
- Project leaders: Tom S, Mark T & Griffin T
- Hosted 17 teams, largest event ever.
- 8/26/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Candace
- Speaker: Karen Schobel explained Tower Gardens for healthy diets
- 8/20/2022: Saturday Event = BBQ Cook-Off at Murphy Park
- Contacts were Erwin S, Brenda C & Greg T
- 8/19/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brad
- Speaker: John Matthews, TISD Student Service Coordinator
- 8/12/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Deborah
- Speaker: Lion Gary Fuchs, District 2S3 Kidsight training
- 8/10/2022: Wednesday noon Board of Directors' Mtg
- 8/5/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Candice
- Speaker: Mark Thompson on how to navigate investments in a tubulent market
- 7/29/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Eric
- Speaker: Jason Heriford, martial arts instructor, spoke about personal & facilities security and about Mass Shooter Events.
- 7/26/2022: Tues 5pm Golf Tourney Planning Meeting at B&M Tractor
- 7/25/2022: Kidsight SPOT Vision Screening at Taylor (Harris-Ross & THJ) Head Start
- 7/22/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven
- Speaker: TISD Superintendent Devin Padavil on potential bonds
- 7/19/2022: Tuesday Evening Annual Lions Banquet = Lion Deborah
- 7/15/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith
- Speaker: Lion Gayle provided updates on status of Texas Lions Camp
- 7/13/2022: Wednesday noon Board of Directors' Mtg at Lucky Duck
- 7/12/2022: Tues 5pm Golf Tourney Planning Meeting at B&M Tractor
- 7/8/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Glenn
- Speaker: Kelly Clarke with Down Home Ranch
- 7/1/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle
- Dedication of new 65" TV to Sirloin Stockade for their ongoing support
- Dedication of new 65" TV to Sirloin Stockade for their ongoing support
- 6/24/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brenda
- Guest Speaker: Leslie Hill spoke about 'chocolate & vanilla' history in Taylor
- 6/17/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Don
- Guest Speaker: Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck & Victim Services Coordinator Priscilla Moreno. Lion Don gave Ms Moreno $200 from the Taylor Lions Club.
- 6/10/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John
- Program: Induction of 5 new Club members: Lions Brenda, Chey & Candice. We will induct new Lions Michael & Cathy at a future date. [Photo shows new Club members, Lions Chey, Brenda & Candice]
- 6/9/2022: Thursday at 7-9 pm = Hotdogs & refreshments for Basketball in the Park
- 6/8/2022: Wednesday noon Board of Directors' Mtg
- 6/7/2022: Tuesday at 7-9 pm = Drinks for Basketball in the Park
- 6/3/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin
- Guest speaker: Lion Charles Johnson from San Marcos, the District 2S-3 "Alert Chair" with info about local 'Lions Disaster Relief Teams'
- 5/27/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Greg
- Lion Greg Dews, District Chair for Leader Dogs and his K-9 friend gave a presentation on the status and training of Leader Dogs.
- The Taylor Club then presented him with a check for the Leader Dog program.
- 5/20/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Erwin S
- Guest Speaker: Thomas Martinez - Memories of positive community service & impact by past Taylorites
- 5/17/2022: Tuesday Evening = TISD Scholorship Awards including 2 Lions scholarships to be announced by Superintendent Padivil.
- 5/13/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Tom
- Program: Melanie Rathke with Taylor Animal Shelter and Sandy Perio with Texas Critter Crusaders. They explained upcoming shelter upgrades and accepted a $200 donation.
- 5/11/2022: Wednesday Noon = Board meeting
- 5/6/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Irene
- Program: John Matthews, Coordinator of TISD Family Support Services.
- 4/30/2022: Saturday Pet Adoption 9-noon, Citizens National Bank
- Set up Lions tent to show and assist with adoption of available pets from the City Animal Shelter.
- 4/29/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane
- Program: Tia Rae Stone, CEO of Taylor Chamber, updated Lions on coming growth in Taylor.
- 4/22/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Deborah
- Program: Michele Glaze (from Samsung Semiconductor) provided updates on the plans and progress for the $18B Taylor site and explained how they plan to connect with the community.
- 4/15/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brad
- Program: Local resident, Gordon Hill, grandson of silent movie star Tom Mix, spoke about growing up around famous movie stars
- 4/13/2022: Wednesday Board Meeting, noon at Lucky Duck
- 4/8/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug
- Program: Dwayne Ariola - City Council & expected Taylor growth
- 4/1/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Eric
- Program: Tyler Bybee, Taylor Parks Director
- 3/25/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Don
- Program: Nicole Vommero with Habitat for Humanity
- Lions presented Habitat with a $1,000 donation
- 3/18/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven
- Program: Erica & Gerald with Boys & Girls Club of Taylor
- 3/11/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Glenn
- Program: CARTS
- 3/9/2022: Wednesday Board Meeting, noon at Lucky Duck
- 3/4/2022: Friday Speaker Hosts = Lions Shane, Deborah & Doug
- Club charity auction on behalf of 2S-3 District Gov. Gayle Collins
- District Governor directed proceeds toward Ukranian relief
- 2/25/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith
- Program: Jennifer Hayhurst, Exec Dir at Seton Williamson Foundation
- 2/18/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Michael
- Club speaker & event planning session
- 2/11/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John T
- Speaker: Dr. Devin Padavil, TISD Superintendent
- Taylor Lions announce a $4,000 match to Dr. Padavil's 2022 scholarship
- 2/9/2022: Wednesday, noon Board Meeting @ Lucky Duck
- 2/4/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Erwin S
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- 1/29/2022: District 2S3 Winter Convention in Hutto
- 1/28/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Tom S
- Lessons learned from 1/27/22 chili supper
- 1/27/2022: Thursday - Chili Supper (To Go Only) at Taylor SPJST
- 1/21/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin - Final Chili Supper preparation
- 1/14/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Greg
- Reviewed 2022 Lions sponsorship progress
- 1/12/2022: Wednesday, noon Board of Directors at Lucky Duck
- 1/11/2022: Tuesday, Chili Supper planning at B&M Tractor, 5:15pm
- 1/7/2022: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane
- Speaker: Mayor Rydell updated us on the Samsung fabrication coming to Taylor
- 12/31/2021: Friday, New Years Eve = No Meeting
- 12/24/2021: Friday, Christmas Eve = No Meeting
- 12/18/2021: Saturday = Red Kettle Campaign, Walmart north door 9:00a-1:00p
- 12/17/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Deborah
- Speaker: Alex & Katherine from Sweet Eats Farm, Circleville
- 12/10/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brad
- Speaker: Tim Mikeska, licensed drone operations
- 12/8/2021: Wednesday Noon = Board Meeting, Lucky Duck
- 12/3/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug
- Speaker: Daniel Philhower, owner of Granite Media Partners
- 11/26/2021: Friday, Thanksgiving weekend = No Meeting
- 11/20/2021: Saturday, Turkey distribution at Shepherd's Heart, 8:00-10:30am
- 11/19/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven
- Speaker: Racael Westerman, TISD 'Taylor Aides'
- 11/18/2021: Thursday, Turkey distribution at Shepherd's Heart, 11:30-3:00
- 11/16/2021: Tuesday, Chili Supper & Sponsorship Planning, 5:15 at B&M Tractor
- 11/16/2021: Tuesday, Turkey distribution at Shepherd's Heart, 11:30-3:00
- 11/12/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith
- Program: Loretta McMaster provided a Shepherd's Heart update and received a $2K donation for Thanksgiving Turkeys from the Taylor Lions Foundation
- 11/10/2021: Wednesday Noon = Board Meeting, Lucky Duck
- 11/5/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Glen
- Speakers: Dori Yader & LT Williams with Opportunies for Williamson & Burnett Counties. (Head Start, Meals on Wheels & Sr Citizens Center)
- 11/2/2021: Tuesday, Chili Supper & Sponsorship Planning, 5:15 at B&M Tractor
- 10/29/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle
- Speaker: Gayle Collins, Lions District Governor
- Induction of new members
- 10/22/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Don
- Program: Taylor Lions Sponsorship Process for 2022
- 10/16/2021: Saturday 8am = Lions District 2-S3 Meeting, Lockhart
- 10/15/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John & Lion Dee
- Speaker: Avery Travis, KXAN News Investigator
- 10/13/2021: Wednesday Noon = Board Meeting, Lucky Duck
- 10/8/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin
- Speaker: Carol Guthrie, TISD Career Preparation Coordinator
- 10/1/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Greg
- Speaker: Dede Griffith, VP of Workforce Development, Temple College
- 9/24/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Erwin
- Program: Club updates & upcoming events
- 9/17/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lions Royal & Theresa
- Speaker: Eric Landrum with Top Hat discussed fire safety & indoor air quality
- 9/11/2021: Saturday, Taylor Business Expo @ Expo Center, 8:30am - 2:00 pm
- KidSight SPOT Vision Screening & Lions Membership recruitment
- 9/10/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Deborah
- Melonie Shaw, Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board, painted manholes
- 9/8/2021: Wednesday Noon = Board Meeting, Lucky Duck
- 9/3/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug
- Lessons learned - 2021 Taylor Lions Golf Tourney
- 8/28/2021: Saturday, Taylor Lions Golf Tournament @ Mustang Creek Golf Course
- 8/27/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane P
- Final plans for 8/28/2021 Lions Golf Tournament
- 8/20/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brad M
- Speaker: Mitch Drumman, Boys & Girls Club
- 8/18/2021: Wednesday noon Board of Directors @ Lucky Duck
- 8/14/2021: Sat., Lions Kidsight at Taylor 5K Run, 7:15am - 11:00 am
- 8/13/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug
- Speaker: Lion Griffin - KidSight Program
- 8/6/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lions Bingo
- 7/31/2021: Lions KidSight Custodian Meeting, Buda, 10:30 - noon
- 7/30/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John T
- Speaker: Constable (Pct 4) Sgt. Ryan Lloyd
- 7/27/2021: Tuesday - Taylor Head Start SPOT Vision Screening, 8am - 4:30 pm
- 7/24/2021: Lions District Meeting, Pflugerville, 8:00 am - Noon
- 7/23/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane
- Speaker: Gerald Anderson, Head of Bill Pickett Foundation
- 7/20/2021: Tuesday - Bartlett Head Start SPOT Vision Screening, 8am - noon
- 7/16/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Erwin
- Speaker: John McDonald updated Lions on the Michell Peeps 5K Run
- 7/14/2021: Wednesday, Board of Directors Meeting, noon @ Lucky Duck
- 7/13/2021: Tuesday Installation Banquet at Holiday Inn Express, 6pm
- Installed Club officers for the FY2021/2022
- 7/12/2021: Monday Planning Mtg for Golf Tourney, 5:30pm @ B&M Tractor
- 7/10/2021: Saturday - Welcome to Taylor Event, 2nd & Main in Taylor
- Membership event for all service clubs; Lions in front of (or inside) Frills.
- 7/9/2021: Friday - Discussions & updates on upcoming events & helpers needed
- 7/2/2021: No Friday Meeting. Happy Independence Day!
- 6/29/2021: Tuesday, 8am, Welcome Lion Gayle as Governor of District 2S-3
- 6/25/2021 Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven K
- Speaker: Jan Harris, Taylor Main Street Project Manager
- 6/24/2021: Thursday – Midnight Basketball, meal at Robinson Park
- Provided kids with free meal (hot dogs, drinks and snacks)
- 6/22/2021: Tuesday – Midnight Basketball, refreshments at Robinson Park
- Provided kids with refreshements
- 6/18/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle C & Lion Irene S
- Program: History of Taylor Lions
- 6/16/2021: Wednesday, Board of Directors Meeting, noon @ Lucky Duck
- 6/11/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith H
- Speakers were Edwin Stojanik & John Carter, Taylor Rodeo Assn.
- 6/4/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug M
- Speaker was Kimberly Goode, Executive Director at Literacy Council WILCO explained services offered and ways that Lions might help.
- 5/28/2021: Friday Speaker Host = ???
- Lions Bingo
- 5/21/2021: Speaker Host = Lion Deborah P
- Special Board Meeting approved membership for Sarah M.
- Speakers were Heidi Altman & Kevin Stewart, Principal & Headmaster at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Taylor.
- 5/14/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin Teggeman
- District Governor Gary Fuchs talked about challenges and successes for clubs during the COVID year. He urged members to publicize Lions and seek new members.
- 5/12/2021: Wednesday Board of Directors Meeting at Lucky Duck
- 5/7/2021: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Herb B
- Speaker had to cancel; Lion Doug spoke about memories of past club events
- 5/1/2021: Saturday, Taylor Volunteer Fair 2-4pm on lawn at Old Taylor High
- Cancelled due to severe storm
- 5/1/2021: Lions host 2S-3 District Convention in Taylor
- 4/30/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane P
- Speaker: Tom Yantis, City of Taylor
- 4/23/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Greg T
- Speaker: Brandon Houston – TISD Athletic Director & Head Football Coach
- 4/16/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Don A
- Rick Naylor, Founder and Executive Director of PACT - Partners Against Child Trafficking
- 4/9/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Erwin S
- Speaker did not show. Held election of officers for FY2021-2022
- 4/2/2021: No Meeting – Good Friday – Happy Easter
- 3/26/2021: Friday Noon, business meeting
- Nomination of officers for FY2021-2021 for 4/9/21 elections
- 3/19/2021: Friday Noon, No speaker
- Business meeting / board meeting
- 3/12/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John T
- Speaker = Lion Mark T discussed plans for the upcoming Taylor Lions Golf Tourney in August 2021
- 3/5/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven K
- Speaker = Moppy Miller, CEO of Taylor Ed. Enrichment Foundation
- 2/26/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle C
- Speaker = Dr. Devin Padavil, new Taylor ISD Superintendent
- 2/19/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith H
- No meeting; Ice apocolypse 2021; Sirloin Stockade closed
- 2/12/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug M
- Lion Doug provided an update on our 72nd Annual Chili Supper
- 2/10/2021: Wednesday Board Meeting, noon @ Lucky Duck
- 2/5/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Deborah P
- Guest Speaker = Tia Stone, speaking on Covid testing & the upcoming Rotary celebration.
- 1/29/2021: No Meeting – Post Chili Supper Recovery
- 1/28/2021: Annual Chili Supper @ Taylor SPJST Hall
- Set-up at 8am, Cooking at 9am; Serving from 5pm - 7pm; to go only
- 1/22/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brad M
- Speaker: Nicole Vommaro, Director at Wilco Habitat for Humanities
- Awarded Habitat for Humanities with a $1,000 donation from Taylor Lions Foundation.
- 1/15/2021: Friday Noon Meeting
- Final Chili Supper Planning (for 1/28/01)
- Short Board of Directors Meeting (no quorum on 1/13/2021)
- 1/8/2021: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane P
- Guest Speaker was Larry Foos – City of Taylor Parks & Recreation Director
- 1/1/2021: No Meeting – Happy New Year’s Day
- 1/12/2021: Lions Chili Supper & Sponsorship Meeting, 5:30p @ B&M Tractor Parts
- 12/25/2020: No Meeting – Merry Christmas
- 12/18/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Don A
- Guest Speaker ran into conflicts on shortly before the meeting; Lion Don shared local news & updates, plus information about the history of Christmas celebrations
- 12/11/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Irene S
- Lions Chili Supper Preparations for 1/28/2021
- 12/4/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Erwin S
- Guest Speaker, Jesse Ancira, 'How to turn an idea into a business' based upon experiences with Ancira Salsas LLC
- 11/27/2020: No Meeting – Happy Thanksgiving
- 11/20/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Dee T
- Guest Speaker, Royal Pore, Owner of Top Hat Chimney Sweeps
- 11/13/2020 Friday Speaker Host = Lion Mark T
- Guest Speaker, Robert Little, TISD Athletic Director
- 11/11/2020: Wednesday Noon Board Meeting at Lucky Duck
- 11/10/2020: Tuesday evening Lions Chili Supper & Sponsorship Meeting
- 11/6/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John T
- Guest Speaker (no show, so we played Lions Bingo)
- 10/30/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven K
- Guest Speaker, Jesse Ancira provided updates on the upcoming 2021 Texas Legislative Session.
- 10/23/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle
- Guest Speaker, Lion Griffin, Sponsorship recruitment materials & training
- 10/16/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith H
- Guest Speaker, Richard Stone, Taylor Arts Council
- 10/14/2020: Wednesday Noon Board Meeting at Lucky Duck
- 10/13/2020: Tuesday Chili Supper planning meeting at B&M Tractor, 5:30pm
- 10/9/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug M / Don A
- Guest speaker was Lion Connie Zschoche of the Lago Vista Club and District Chair for Texas Lions Camp.
- 10/2/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Deborah P
- Guest speaker: Elaine Hall, Marketing Manager for Kalahari Resort in Round Rock
- 9/25/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Brad M
- Guest speaker: Lions District Governor, Gary Fuchs on his required annual visit. Key topics were 'remaining active' and 'membership'.
- 9/18/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Griffin T
- Guest speaker: Tia Rae Stone, President of Taylor Chamber of Commerce
- 9/11/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Don A
- Guest Speaker: Club President, Lion Don hosted a discussion of upcoming fundraisers for Taylor Lions & assigned event chairpersons
- 9/9/2020: Wednesday Board Meeting at Lucky Duck.
- 9/4/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Greg
- Guest Speaker: Keith Brown TISD Superintendent with guests Rodney Fausett, Deputy Superintendent and George Wiley, Chief Academic Officer
- 8/29/2021: Saturday Lions Golf Tournament at Mustang Creek Golf Course
- 8/28/2020: Friday Noon Meeting at Sirloin Stockade: Host Greg T
- Guest Speaker: Mark Thomas, President/CEO fo TEDC
- 8/21/2020: Friday Speaker: Lion Mark T
- Final planning for 8/29/2021 Lions Golf Tournament
- 8/14/2020: Friday Noon Meeting at Sirloin Stockade: Host Lion Greg T
- Guest Speakers: TISD Athletic Director Robert Little and Lisa Little
- 8/11/2020: Tuesday - Annual Installation Banquet 6 - 9 pm
- Service awards and installation of new officers by DG Gary Fuchs.
- 8/07/2020: Friday Board Meeting via Zoom
- Decision to resume weekly Friday Noon meetings at Sirloin
- 7/24/2020: Friday Business meeting via Zoom
- Golf Tournament discussion & planning for 8/29/2020
- 7/17/2020: Friday Board Meeting via Zoom (everybody invited)
- Confirmed revised installation date of 8/11/2020 & back to Zoom until then.
- 7/10/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Gayle C
- Guest Speaker: Vice-District Governor Gayle provided an update on State Lions Convention and status of various Lions charities
- 7/3/2020: No Friday meeting. Happy Independence Day!
FY2019-2020 Programs:
- 6/26/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Brad M
- Guest Speaker: Doug Moss, downtown Taylor revitalization
- 6/19/2020: Friday Speaker Host: Lion Greg T
- Guest Speaker: Matt Hooks, sports editor for Taylor Press
- 6/12/2020: Friday speaker host: Lion Griffin T
- Program = Commander Joseph Branson of Taylor PD
- 6/10/2020: Wednesday Board Meeting @ Griffin's house
- Voted to resume weekly meetings at Sirloin Stockade
- 6/5/2020: Friday speaker host: Lion Griffin T
- Program: Loretta Masters of Shepherd's Heart
- First Friday Auction proceeds donated to Shepherd's Heart
- 5/29/2020: No Friday meeting - Happy Memorial Day!
- 5/22/2020: No Friday meeting
- 5/15/2020: Friday speaker host: Lion Shane
- Program = Lion Herb on COVID19 meat scare - real or hype?
- 5/8/2020: Friday Board Meeting -- via Zoom.
- Authorized donations to Shepherd's Heart, Tx Lions Childrens Camp, Leader Dogs & Lions Eye Bank.
- 5/1/2020: Friday -- via GoToMeeting.
- Program = Roundtable on critical community needs & how to address
- 4/24/2020: No Friday meeting
- 4/17/2020: Friday -- via GoToMeeting.
- Griffin led discussion about future fundraisers and current FY donations.
- Online meetings changed to 1st & 3rd Fridays
- 4/10/2020: Friday – No scheduled Club Meeting, Good Friday & Happy Easter
- 4/8/2020: Wednesday Board Meeting -- via GoToMeeting.
- 4/3/2020: Friday -- Noon meeting via GoToMeeting.
- Program = Election of officer for 2020-2021 fiscal year
- 3/20/2020: Friday – No Club Meeting, venues closed to meetings due to coronavirus
- 3/27/2020: Friday – No Club Meeting, venues closed to meetings due to coronavirus
- 3/17/2020: Tuesday, Impromptu Board Meeting (Corona Virus Actions)
- 3/13/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin
- Guest speaker = Courtney Farris from Down Home Ranch
- 3/11/2020: Wednesday Board Meeting, noon @ Lucky Duck
- 3/6/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Irene S
- Guest speaker = Lion Gayle on behalf of District 2-S3 updates
- 2/28/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane P
- Spoke about Williamson County 4H Shooting Sports Club
- 2/21/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Deborah P
- Guest speaker = Elaine Hall, Marketing Manager for Kalahari
- 2/14/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Valerie C
- Guest speaker = Kim Clifton, EWCC Adaptive PE Teacher
- 2/12/2020: Wednesday Board Meeting, noon @ Lucky Duck
- 2/7/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug M
- Doug spoke = need for personal relationships to drive club membership
- 1/31/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brad M
- Guest speaker = Joe Cuseo, Valero Area & Plant Manager
- 1/25/2020: Saturday Midwinter Conference in Taylor = Lion Gayle C
- Co-host with Cameron Lions
- 1/24/2020: Friday = NO NOON MEETING; Set-up for District 2S3 Conf @ 5pm
- 1/23/2020: Thursday Chili Supper = Lion Herb B
- 1/17/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven K
- Guest speaker = Jim McNabb, Art Office Signs
- 1/10/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith H
- Guest speaker = Dwayne Ariola, Taylor City Council
- 1/8/2020: Wednesday Board Meeting, CANCELLED
- 1/3/2020: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle C
- Guest speaker = Jan Harris, Taylor Main Street Program
- 12/27/2019: Friday – NO MEETING. Merry Christmas!
- 12/20/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle C
- Guest speaker = Club member Christmas memories
- 12/13/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Don A
- Guest speaker = Sheriff Robert Chody
- 12/11/2019: Wednesday Board Meeting, noon @ Lucky Duck
- 12/7/2019: Saturday, 6pm Lighted Parade = Lion Greg T
- 12/6/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion John T
- Guest speaker = Ken Kruse, a Frank Sinatra vocal impersonator
- 11/29/2019: Friday - NO MEETING. Happy Thanksgiving!
- 11/22/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin T
- Guest speaker = Thanksgiving Trivia contest
- 11/15/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin T
- Guest speaker = Lion John Estepp, Wimberly Youth Camp & Exchange (YCE)
- 11/13/2019: Wednesday Board Meeting
- 11/8/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin T
- Guest speaker = Missan Eido, Firestorm emergency preparedness
- 11/1/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Greg T
- Guest speaker = Tia Stone, Taylor Chamber of Commerce
- 10/25/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Leland S
- Guest Speaker = Debbie Jackson, TISD & President of ‘Say Cheese’
- 10/18/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin T
- Club planning meeting & brief Board Meeting for critical votes
- Ray Gonzales & Jessie Pospisil (Gonzales Horseshoe Tourney)
- Valerie Conner & Robert Stevens (SPOT)
- 10/11/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Erwin S
- Guest speaker = Colin Harrison, Asst Dir, Taylor Development Services
- 10/9/2019: Wednesday Lions Board Meeting
- No Quorum; reschedule for Friday, 10/18.
- 10/4/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Bobby S
- Guest speaker = Brent Rydell, City Mayor & VP of Heritage Soc = Ghosts
- 9/27/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Irene S
- Guest Speaker = A Gonzales Foundation representatives - Raul & JJ
- 9/20/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Griffin T
- Personal program: World Travels for Global Relationships
- 9/18/2019: Wednesday Lions Board Meeting
- 9/13/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Don A
- Guest speaker = Nicole Vommera, Wilco Habitat for Humanities
- 9/06/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Shane P
- Guest speaker = Lions District 2-S3 Governor Larkin Smith
- 8/30/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Deborah P
- Labor Day weekend program: Bingo
- 8/23/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Brad M
- Guest speaker = James Bartosh and Chris Berger with Boys and Girls Club
- 8/16/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Dee T
- Guest speaker = Deanna Degrass & her guide dog on behalf of ‘Come Walk in My Shoes’ and the V.I.P. Support Group (for the blind) of Temple.
- 8/14/2019: Wednesday Board meeting at noon at Lucky Duck
- 8/09/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Doug M
- Guest speaker = Mark Thomas, TEDC
- Special guest introduction / thank you = Lillie Ferris (TLC camper)
- 8/02/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Steven K
- No speaker due to temporary closure of Sirloin Stockade until 11:55
- Impromptu program by Lion Don & Lion Doug
- 7/26/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Keith H
- Guest speaker = daughter Cameron, explorations in Thailand
- 7/19/2019: Friday Board meeting
- 7/12/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Gayle C
- Guest speaker = Brian LeBorde, Taylor City Manager
- 7/5/2019: No meeting. Happy 4th!
FY2018-2019 Programs:
- 6/28/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Kevin C
- Guest speaker = did not show
- 6/21/2019: Friday Board Meeting
- 6/14/2019: Friday Speaker Host = Lion Paul S
- Guest speaker = Judge Wisser