LaPorte Lions met June 3, 2013, at Western Inn. The meeting was called to order by Boss Lion Oscar Ryl-Kuchar. ”God Bless America” and the Pledge of Allegiance were led by Ralph E. Howes and the prayer was given by Dave Ebert.
Tom Ruda introduced Michael Yacello, the new LaPorte County government engineer, who spoke about upcoming road projects, intersection projects, and resurfacing projects for the county.
Ebert passed around the sign-up sheet for the June 23 and 24 Candy Days.
Ruda said the club will be participating in the blood drive at the Salvation Army on Saturday, June 8, with the Maple City Lions Club. Doug Buell, John McGing and Ruda will be working on that project.
The Lions Golf Outing is June 7 at Beechwood Golf Course.
Ebert announced that with very little work, the Lions float will be ready for the 4th of July Parade.
The board will meet June 10 and the next regular meeting is June 17.