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Champaign Lion's Chatter. (Click here to go to our website). 14 March 2012. Call to Order — President David Lin called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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  1. Champaign Lion's Chatter (Click here to go to our website) 14 March 2012 Call to Order — President David Lin called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

  2. Invocation – Dave Hunter - Great God, Lord of all, for this food and for blessings without end, we thank Thee. Amen.Vittles – Baked ham, mac & cheese, pearl couscous, mixed vegetables, with cheese sauce, salad and toppings, bread and butter, chocolate mousse cake, tea and coffee.

  3. Attendance – 26 members, 2 guests. Guests – Fred Greffe.

  4. Birthdays – none. Lions Report -- Jim Smith is out of rehab and we are so glad to have him back; If you are ill or know a fellow Lion that is under the weather, please call Pat Bryan at 586-4535.

  5. Jim Smith was back today after being in rehab for over 6 months. We were really glad to see him.

  6. Lottery – Weldon Garrelts won the $13 lottery.

  7. Announcements – Marvin Paulsen, Zone chair, reported that he had visited the Sidney Lions who are going to have a Fish Fry and then in May will sell roses for Mother’s day.

  8. Rich King reported we need 30 volunteers for the Water Station at the C-U Marathon on April 28th. The State Convention in May will be held in Decatur.

  9. Program – Charlie Osborne introduced Jonathan Ross, Director of Automotive Technology at Parkland College, who spoke on Hybrid Technology.

  10. Jon graduated from Monticello and received a B.S. from SIU and later a M.S. from EIU.

  11. Parkland has been training technicians for more than 40 years. They work closely with the high schools.

  12. The engine stops when the car stops and starts when you release the brake. It has electric steering and regenerative braking which recaptures energy from vehicle inertia, so the motor is converted into a generator to recharge the battery.

  13. There are 3 Classifications of the hybrids: Series – parallel; Prius uses engine, motor or both. Prius

  14. Parallel – Honda Civic uses an electric motor just to assist the gas engine.

  15. The Chevrolet Volt uses a gasoline engine to charge the battery and an electric motor drives the wheels.

  16. The Belt Alternator System is different and used by the Buick.

  17. The car uses very High voltage and requires new service equipment and unique operation modes.

  18. There are some offsets to using the hybrid, such as higher cost, but there are some Government tax incentives. The electric components and service precautions are problems and there are potential problems with the engine turning on at odd times to recharge the battery.

  19. Parkland has a new Applied Technology Center.

  20. Hybrid technology can produce very eco-friendly cars.

  21. Tail Twister – Paul Hendren asked Weldon Garrelts to carry the bucket. Weldon was also fined for having won the lottery;

  22. Byron Balbach was fined for something about the Wildcats;

  23. Gordie Gordon for the Spartans;

  24. Fred Greffe’s table for not knowing what bird is not a team; and Frank Duff for plugging a petition drive.

  25. Coming up Mar 21 - Dan Hartleb – Illini Baseball Coach Greeters: Herb Bail and Tom Yaxley Mar 28 -David Leake – Current Events in Space Exploration Apr 4 - Business Meeting – Know your Lion April 11 -Dr. Tom Ramage -

  26. Thank you for watching Editor Rex Hess Publisher David Hunter To email Dave with your comments, click here → hunter4000@comcast.net To go to the our website, click here → http://www.champaignlions.org/

  27. Now, don’t overdo it on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday…

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