The Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport was the program topic at the Sanford Lions Club Thursday, Aug. 21, as guest speaker was Joe McDonald, an official with the airport authority. Program chairman was Bob Jasany who also delivered the invocation. President John Walden presided and Roy Jernigan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
McDonald described the importance of having North Carolina’s third largest general aviation airport on the local industrial and business development efforts. This aviation asset and its location near the Research Triangle and Sandhills is a major selling point when trying to attract new companies, he said.
Since the new facility with its 6,500 foot runway was built in 2000, it has expanded greatly with 104 planes now based there, including business jets costing millions of dollars. There are 49 hangers with 19 more under construction along with nine corporate hangers and more are needed. There are nine onsite businesses including full-service maintenance and avionics shops.
McDonald pointed out several Lions in the audience for their contributions both past and present in support of local airport expansion and business development. They included County Commissioner Ed Paschal, Hal Siler, Tommy Mann, Sr., Tommy Mann, Jr., Bob Hughes and Bob Nelson. Siler recalled many times having to go to Moore County’s airport to pick up business executives because Sanford’s old airport was too small to accommodate their airplanes.
“We lost those companies before we ever got them to Sanford,” Siler commented on the impression such a trip to an out-of-town airport created on visitors.
McDonald said there is a critical need now for more corporate hangers and a future goal is to extend the runway to 8,000 feet to handle larger aircraft. And work is constantly underway by economic development and airport authority officials to attract overflow business clients from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill areas.
In other business, Jim Turner was recognized for his weekly club newsletter earning the top district award. President Walden presented him with a package of new golf balls as a token of appreciation. Jay Moore introduced his grandson, Davidson Pharr of Greensboro, as a guest. The club’s sick were remembered and Song Leader John Byrd directed the singing of Happy Birthday to several members in addition to singing a solo entitled “Oh Say But I’m Glad.”
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Lions August 14 Meeting
Sanford Lions August 14 Meeting
How Progress Energy works to keep our power flowing or to restore it following stormy weather was the weekly program topic Aug. 14 at the Sanford Lions Club. Guest speaker was Danny R. Bost, lead technical trainer at Progress Energy’s New Hill training center.
Advanced planning and ever improving technology are key factors in addition to plain old hard work and men and women in the field, Bost said. Power companies across the nation cooperate with one another to supply expanded workforces in time of emergency. And usually that help is mobilized and standing by in staging areas by the time a storm hits.
Bost stressed a number of safety tips for citizens. He said all downed lines should be considered live and avoided until trained workers arrive. He warned that such lines can be energized by personal power generators if they are not connected properly to a home’s wiring system. Also, auto accidents create many hazardous conditions with downed power lines and even good samaritans need to beware approaching a vehicle near downed lines.
Program chairman was Bill Bost, a cousin of the speaker. They related the family story of their grandfather, A.J. Bost, who was hired by Carolina Power and Light Co. in Raleigh to round up and direct a crew of workers to run the first electric lines in Lee County in the early 1900’s. “Captain Jack” as Mr. Bost was known, first turned down the job because CP&L wouldn’t foot the cost of horse feed. The company finally relented and the work started.
President-elect Richard Henley presided over the meeting which included a delicious meal prepared by the kitchen committee, lead by Andy Childress. The Lions remembered a number of sick members and wished them a speedy recovery. With the situation between the countries of Russia and Georgia, Mike Womble was asked to report on news from his son, David, who is a humanitarian worker in Georgia. Womble said David was safe, but communication with him has been very difficult with international phone service impacted. David Womble and his organization, World Vision, have helped thousands of displaced persons during the conflict, his father reported.
District Governor David Martin of the local club reported on two upcoming district meetings and displayed newly designed club shirts available for purchase by members.
How Progress Energy works to keep our power flowing or to restore it following stormy weather was the weekly program topic Aug. 14 at the Sanford Lions Club. Guest speaker was Danny R. Bost, lead technical trainer at Progress Energy’s New Hill training center.
Advanced planning and ever improving technology are key factors in addition to plain old hard work and men and women in the field, Bost said. Power companies across the nation cooperate with one another to supply expanded workforces in time of emergency. And usually that help is mobilized and standing by in staging areas by the time a storm hits.
Bost stressed a number of safety tips for citizens. He said all downed lines should be considered live and avoided until trained workers arrive. He warned that such lines can be energized by personal power generators if they are not connected properly to a home’s wiring system. Also, auto accidents create many hazardous conditions with downed power lines and even good samaritans need to beware approaching a vehicle near downed lines.
Program chairman was Bill Bost, a cousin of the speaker. They related the family story of their grandfather, A.J. Bost, who was hired by Carolina Power and Light Co. in Raleigh to round up and direct a crew of workers to run the first electric lines in Lee County in the early 1900’s. “Captain Jack” as Mr. Bost was known, first turned down the job because CP&L wouldn’t foot the cost of horse feed. The company finally relented and the work started.
President-elect Richard Henley presided over the meeting which included a delicious meal prepared by the kitchen committee, lead by Andy Childress. The Lions remembered a number of sick members and wished them a speedy recovery. With the situation between the countries of Russia and Georgia, Mike Womble was asked to report on news from his son, David, who is a humanitarian worker in Georgia. Womble said David was safe, but communication with him has been very difficult with international phone service impacted. David Womble and his organization, World Vision, have helped thousands of displaced persons during the conflict, his father reported.
District Governor David Martin of the local club reported on two upcoming district meetings and displayed newly designed club shirts available for purchase by members.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Thursday August 7, 2008
It was the second edition of awards night last week for club members as it takes two meetings to honor all award recipients. Reggie Jackson with eighteen years perfect attendance and Bill Holt with twenty years led a group of fifteen members who were recognized for their faithful attendance. Melissa Hilliard received a plaque for her dedicated service to the Leo Club and Darlene Turner was given a certificate of excellence for her work as Branch Club Coordinator. The club received three district awards; the Membership Award for the twenty-eight new members, the Lion’s Foundation Award as a result of a ten percent increase in sales of Camp Dogwood Raffle tickets, and the Best Bulletin Award (Jim Turner, editor). After much debate, George Kostrewa took home the coveted Motor Mouth Award,
Program chairman Bob Nelson introduced four young ladies, Shelby Anderson, Julie Davis, Katelin Franklin, and Ashlyn Vogelsang who entertained the club with patriotic tunes. Each one sang two solos and their voices filled the meeting hall. It was evident by their talent that these rising eight and ninth graders are involved in music at their respective schools and also with the Temple Theater.
Guest for the evening included spouses of Lion’s Club members and Brittany Chester, secretary for the Leo Club. District Lt. Governor Dave Martin was thanked for his donation of a silver bowl, which is engraved with the names of the Lion of the Year recipients. Teresa Dew stated that the Lee Regional Flea Market had twenty-two vendors this past Saturday. Bob Jasany gave the invocation to begin the supper meeting, John Byrd led the members in song and the meeting was presided over by John Walden.
Program chairman Bob Nelson introduced four young ladies, Shelby Anderson, Julie Davis, Katelin Franklin, and Ashlyn Vogelsang who entertained the club with patriotic tunes. Each one sang two solos and their voices filled the meeting hall. It was evident by their talent that these rising eight and ninth graders are involved in music at their respective schools and also with the Temple Theater.
Guest for the evening included spouses of Lion’s Club members and Brittany Chester, secretary for the Leo Club. District Lt. Governor Dave Martin was thanked for his donation of a silver bowl, which is engraved with the names of the Lion of the Year recipients. Teresa Dew stated that the Lee Regional Flea Market had twenty-two vendors this past Saturday. Bob Jasany gave the invocation to begin the supper meeting, John Byrd led the members in song and the meeting was presided over by John Walden.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Thursday July 31
If you own or operate a business in the Lee County area, Sanford Lions need you. Members of the service club continue to sell advertising for its annual catalogue promoting the Lee Regional Fair set for Oct. 6-12.
The catalogue contains vital information for those entering goods in exhibits, a schedule of events and features on special activities including the Miss Lee Regional Fair competition and midway amusements. The Sanford Lions Marketing Committee presented a report to club members Thursday, July 31, and stressed the need to contact more area businesses seeking advertising for the publication.
Lions have been working in teams for several weeks on the project and ask those not yet purchasing ads to please do so. The advertising revenue offsets the cost of catalogue printing and distribution, helps promote the fair which is the club’s largest fundraiser, and allows the club to direct more fair proceeds to charities. Ad sales must be completed by Aug. 21.
Contact any Lion or members of the marketing committee consisting of Marvin Joyner, Jim Romine, Hans Niedworok, Richard Hendley and Glenn Jones. To learn more about the Sanford Lions also visit www. sanfordlionsclub.com.
In other business, George Kostrewa reported that the N.C. Lions Vision Van visit to Sanford recently was a big success. More than 20 Lions volunteered to help screen local citizens for eye and sight problems. Of the 123 people screened, 13 never had an eye checkup before and 14 were referred to doctors with symptoms of serious conditions such as diabetes and glaucoma.
Volunteers for this project included Kathy Kostrewa, Bob and Nancy Jasany, John Cole, Jim Turner, Bill Whiteman, Don Morton, Richard Hendley, Leon Tongret, Dave Martin, Roy Jernigan, Dan Hruby, Everett Cox, Nick Novosel, Charles Martin, Bob and Anne Edens, Cliff Pepper, Hans Niedworok, Joe Johnson, Russel Mann, and Preston Spence.
Lions Daytime Branch Club coordinator Teresa Dew gave a report on the new Lee Regional Flea Market being held each Saturday through September from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanford Lions Entertainment Complex (fairgrounds). It opened this past Saturday with over 100 booths reserved and some 20 venders scheduled to operate. Everyone who loves yard sales and flea markets are urged to come out each Saturday morning through August and September for great deals and fun.
The catalogue contains vital information for those entering goods in exhibits, a schedule of events and features on special activities including the Miss Lee Regional Fair competition and midway amusements. The Sanford Lions Marketing Committee presented a report to club members Thursday, July 31, and stressed the need to contact more area businesses seeking advertising for the publication.
Lions have been working in teams for several weeks on the project and ask those not yet purchasing ads to please do so. The advertising revenue offsets the cost of catalogue printing and distribution, helps promote the fair which is the club’s largest fundraiser, and allows the club to direct more fair proceeds to charities. Ad sales must be completed by Aug. 21.
Contact any Lion or members of the marketing committee consisting of Marvin Joyner, Jim Romine, Hans Niedworok, Richard Hendley and Glenn Jones. To learn more about the Sanford Lions also visit www. sanfordlionsclub.com.
In other business, George Kostrewa reported that the N.C. Lions Vision Van visit to Sanford recently was a big success. More than 20 Lions volunteered to help screen local citizens for eye and sight problems. Of the 123 people screened, 13 never had an eye checkup before and 14 were referred to doctors with symptoms of serious conditions such as diabetes and glaucoma.
Volunteers for this project included Kathy Kostrewa, Bob and Nancy Jasany, John Cole, Jim Turner, Bill Whiteman, Don Morton, Richard Hendley, Leon Tongret, Dave Martin, Roy Jernigan, Dan Hruby, Everett Cox, Nick Novosel, Charles Martin, Bob and Anne Edens, Cliff Pepper, Hans Niedworok, Joe Johnson, Russel Mann, and Preston Spence.
Lions Daytime Branch Club coordinator Teresa Dew gave a report on the new Lee Regional Flea Market being held each Saturday through September from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanford Lions Entertainment Complex (fairgrounds). It opened this past Saturday with over 100 booths reserved and some 20 venders scheduled to operate. Everyone who loves yard sales and flea markets are urged to come out each Saturday morning through August and September for great deals and fun.
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