MINUTES OF 1ST BUSINESS MEETING OF LAGOS CENTRAL LIONS CLUB, HELD ON 20TH JULY, 2008 AT GODDIS GARDEN, OREGUN IKEJA, LAGOS STATE.
ATTENDANCE
1. Lion Taiwo Rabiu NLCF -President
2. Lion T.O.S Adewunmi MJF, NLCF -Charter President
3. Lion Tunde Ogunmuyiwa NLCF -IPP
4. Lion Abiodun Kareem NLCF -1st VP
5. Lion Oluyemi Olumide -Secretary 2
6. Lion Adesola Sobowale -Director
7. Lion Adedotun Olufunke NLCF -Director
8. Lion Oluwatoyin Afuwape -Director
9. Lion 'Wunmi Akinyemi -Director
10. Lion Sorinola Ganiu A. -Member
11. Lion Bunmi Oladipo - Member
12. Int. Lion Benigus Duru C. -Intending Member
13. Int. Lion Blessing Umebali -Guest
14. Lion Tunde Ojedokun -Secretary 1
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at exactly 5:12 pm by the President Lion Taiwo Rabiu. The National Anthem was thereafter recited by all.
INVOCATIONS
1 Lion Prayer by Lion Tunde Ojedokun
2 Lion Code of Ethics by Lion 'Wunmi Akinyemi
3 Lion International Objects by Lion Olumide Oluyemi
READING AND ADOPTION LAST MINUTES
The minute was read by members, thereafter the following corrections were made;
1 Self Introduction- by their sponsors: not by the sponsor
2 Fellowship Song- In lionism: not Ln lionism
3 AOB: 4. was also corrected.
The motion for adoption was moved and seconded by Lion Adesola Sobowale and Lion 'Wunmi Akinyemi respectively.
PRESIDENT'S WELCOME ADDRESS
Lion Taiwo Rabiu welcomed members to the new lionistic year and she gave out a booklet which contains history of lions club, membership details, proposed projects for the lionistic year, important dates, international and district programmes for the year.
She also gave the theme for this lionistic year as "service for greater height". This lionistic year will be in line with the district theme which centres on Roll Back Malaria programme and she urged members to be prepared for the task ahead.
Members were also informed that the minutes for the lionistic year will sent to individual's e-mail addresses and if otherwise, such lion will pay sum of N100:00 for the hard copy. Members are also advised to dress formally at all times and the lapel pin should be worn regularly.
Lastly, the payment of dues will be taken seriously and members should endeavour to come to the meeting with copies of the booklet. More details of the programme can be found in the booklet.
HANDING OVER
Lion Tunde Ogunmuyiwa the Immediate Past president apologised for not coming to the meeting with the gong and gavel, he however handed over the insignia of office to the President Lion Taiwo Rabiu. He also promised that the formal handing over will take place on installation day.
The following items/materials were handed over:
69 leaflets of FCMB cheque book
6 Charter Certificates
6 Lions I.D Cards
6 Lions Stickers
6 lapel pins
42 copies of the club bye laws
6 forms for intending lions
He informed the house that the Current Account balance is N34, 826.51k
INTRODUCTION
Members introduced themselves, while Lion Taiwo Rabiu introduced Mrs Ojo as the official photographer for this lionistic year. Also Intending Lion Blessing Umebali introduced herself and that she is still searching for the right club to join.
BOD REPORT
1. It was agreed that the initial N15,000:00 dues should be changed to
N13,000:00 and that the other N2000:00 is for National Convention.
2. Peace poster with the theme "peace start from me" will take place in any selected school and the fee is N3000:00.
3. That the venue of the meeting has increased from N2000:00 to N4000:00 and the BOD members are mandated to meet with the management for further rebate.
4. Members are to render support to the successful take off the investiture
INVESTITURE COMMITTEE REPORT
1. The agreement was reached that Lions are to pay N3000:00 which covers contribution and guarantees self and spouse while other lions/guest will pay gate fee of N1500:00,
2. The Chairman Lion Abiodun Kareem, said adverts from companies are to be collected soon.
3. Lion Toyin Afuwape, added that the club also need products, adverts, while Lion Tunde Ogunmuyiwa appealled to members to bring in goodwill messages and adverts.
FELLOWSHIP SONG
Lion Ganiu Sorinola sponsored a fellowship song titled 'In lionism'.
INDUCTION
Lion Bunmi Oladipo was formally inducted after attending three meetings and fulfilling other requirements.
TAIL TWISTING
Lion Toyin Afuwape was called upon to act as the tail-twister of the day. The sum of N3200:00 was realised.
AOB/CORRESPONDENCES
1. Agege Leo Club to host the Region by 3pm on ……………………………..
2. Lion Tunde Ogunmuyiwa said the letter for change of signatories will be submitted to the bank.
3. Lion Toyin Afuwape requested for the release of Subvention for the investiture committee.
4. We were reminded of the District Governor investiture which will hold on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Gate fee is N3, 000:00 per person.
5. Lion 'Wunmi Akinyemi asked question on the type of uniform for the investiture, and that the club is not buying any uniform but should made with combination of gold and purple, while native was agreed upon for the programme.
6. Publicity: Lion Abiodun Kareem reminds the members on publicity and he was referred to the investiture committee for more discussion.
ADJOURMENT
Motion for the adjournment was moved and seconded by Lion Funke Adedotun and Lion Toyin Afuwape respectively at 7:55pm.
Lion Taiwo Rabiu NLCF Lion Tunde Ojedokun
President Secretary
