Lions learn about in-home health care

The Nov. 3 meeting was called to order by President Gloria Christopherson. She initially introduced three visiting Beresford Lions club members, Dwayne Hofer, Father Denis Meier, and Wally Sipple. Lion Hofer, who is the SD Zone 8 Chair, mentioned that the Lions this year at the state level are especially emphasizing new member orientation and also encouraging members to visit other club meetings and attend other events, such as the Fall Forum in Yankton (Nov. 5), the state meeting in Watertown (Jan. 27, 28), and the multidistrict meeting in Fargo, ND, in June.

Lion Lindy Wipf introduced his guest, Fred Balleweg, who is definitely planning to join the Vermillion Lions club. Lion Jack Doyle announced that the annual fall Lions Pancake Days (Oct. 19, 20) held at the National Guard Armory was a most successful event with 766 people in attendance.

The speaker for the evening meeting, Jennifer Hovland, Heartland Home Care, Inc., was introduced by Lion Christopherson. Handouts from Hovland helped to inform members present about this in-home care provider, which serves areas in both South Central Nebraska and South East South Dakota. She explained some of the services that the trained caregivers are able to give seniors and chronically disabled persons. The provider's goal is to enhance the quality of life for seniors who have elected to live at home.