Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33-S

Lions Making the Magic Happen

with District Governor Don Hebert

April 2005 Calendar of Events Newsletter

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Monthly Message from your District Governor

To My Friends in Lionism

April is a very important Month for Lions.  New Officers are chosen and elected. PU 101 are due to International and to District by April 15, 2005.  It would also be a good Idea to send a list of all incoming officers, Name, Address, Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses that you would like to appear in next years directories.  Please look over your Club information that appears in this years Directory.  If any of the information is incorrect please send it off to VDG George Hart or to CST Designate Joe Rizzo.

VDG George Hart e-mail sevenhart@msn.com and CSTD Joe Rizzo e-mail is cindyriz@mindspring.com. Also do them a favor and use the word LION in the Subject of your e-mail, it will help them weed out the bad e-mails.

Yours in Lionism

Don Hebert, District Governor

March 30^th Cabinet Meeting

Cabinet Meeting at the Lakeville Lions Club. Dress code is Caribbean Cruising. Attitude Adjustment from 6:30 to 7 PM Dinner at 7 PM. Cost is $10.00 per person with raffles and prizes. RSVP to CST Pat Salvas at lioncub02703@netzero.com or call Pat at 508-761-4067 or 508-761-9433.

Mail checks payable to District 33S to Pat Salvas, 11 Simpson Ave., S Attleboro, MA 02703. Please include the names and number attending.

April 2^nd Hanover Lions Club Welcome Hanover to the Newsletter

The Hanover Lions Club will hold its FOURTH ANNUAL PASTA FESTA to benefit Hanover charities on Saturday, April 2^nd at the Congregational Church Parish Hall from 4 to 7 Pm. The menu includes stuffed shells, ziti, eggplant parmesan, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, coffee and tea as well as entertainment. Cost is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, and $2.50 for children. Handicap accessibility is available at the rear of the church hall. Tickets may be purchased in advance from the Hanover Council on Aging, Town Clerk, or any Hanover Lion. For advanced ticket reservations call Joe Rizzo at 781-826-3618.

April 2 – 3^rd West Bridgewater Lions Club

The Hockomock Association will be holding their 32^ND FALL ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE from 11 to 4 PM at the West Bridgewater High School, W Bridgewater Ma. Directions: Route 24 to 106 East, approximate mile and a half on left. Cost is $3.50 with complimentary ticket from any Lion on premise. For more details contact Lion Bob Kellie at 508-583-7865 or you can e mail Bob at jkellie@stonehill.edu

April 2^nd New Bedford Host Lions Club

70^th Anniversary Celebration

Serving the New Bedford Community since 1935

Century House Banquet Facility 107 So Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743

The New Bedford Host Lions Club cordially invites you to join them in celebrating 70 years of service to Lionism in the City of New Bedford. Join us for a night of fun celebration, and fellowship. Social at 6:30 (Cash Bar) and Buffet at 7:00 pm. Cost is $25.00 per person (prepaid) Buffet: Broiled Sirloin Tips, Seafood Newburg on Toast, Lemon Pepper Chicken, W/Soup, Potato, Vegetable, Rolls, Coffee or tea, and Desert.

Guest Speaker will be PCC Doug Sime. There will be a Raffle and Door Prizes.

The deadline is March 26^th. Please send your response with the number of people attending along with your check to New Bedford Host Lions Club, 2925 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02745. For more info please call 508-998-5635 or e mail John Hoyle at jhoyle@verizen.net

April 2^nd 9^th 16^th 23^rd and 30^th. S Attleboro Lions Club

MEAT RAFFLE HELD ON EACH Saturday of the month at the American Legion Hall on Rt. 123 in South Attleboro from 2:30 – 4 pm. The hall is located just 1 mile on the right from the Rt. 95/Rt. 123 junction towards South Attleboro. Wide variety of quality meats, raffles, 50/50, gift certificates and prizes. Contact Lion PDG Don Leedham at LionDon65@comcast.net or Lion Mike Hunchard at HUXB29@aol.com

April 3^rd. Rochester Lions Club

The Rochester Lions Club will be cooking a Hail to Spring BREAKFAST with a full menu made to order at the Rochester Senior Center located on Dexter Lane in Rochester from 7:30 to 11:30 AM. Dexter Lane is off Route 105 across from Dempsey’s Village Barn in the Center of Town. On the left you will see the sign for the Senior Center just past the Police Station.

Their breakfast is always well attended by other Lions from Dist 33S.

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry, Going, Going, Gone

Easton Lions Club ATTENTION ALL RED SOX FANS Go Red Sox

The Easton Lions Club has two tickets to the 2005 OPENING DAY game at Fenway Park. Our beloved Red Sox against the dreaded Yankees. This game has been sold out for some time now and these exact tickets have been priced on a noted online auction company for a minimum of $1500 EACH TICKET.

We are raffling these great tickets at a cost of $10 a chance. Get them while you can as we are only printing and selling 100 tickets. Your odds of getting these tickets are SUPER GREAT as you will not find a better deal or a greater chance anywhere.

Contact Lion Bill Habig Jr at 508-238-3330 or Lion Rick Gravely Jr. 508-823-2509 to get your tickets. Hurry as there are only 100 of these chances so they will be going fast.

April 3^rd Middleboro Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST with a nice Raffle held at the Middleboro Housing Office on Benton Street in Middleboro. The Club will be serving from 7 am to 11 pm. Follow Rte 105 towards Middleboro center, take a right at the first set of lights on to Wareham Street, the second street is Benton. Middleboro Housing is on the left side. There will be signs designating the Lions Breakfast. This is another great place to see other Lions from the District.

April 5^th So Attleboro Village Lions Club

A Salute to America is the Patriotic theme for the So Attleboro Village Lions Club ANNUAL SPRING FASHION SHOW at the Knights of Columbus on Highland Avenue in So Attleboro.

The cost is $22.00 per person for a stuffed chicken dinner and a fashion show. There will also be raffles and lots of fun. Doors open at 6:30 and dinner at 7 PM. Please call Marie Berube at 401-727-0159 for ticket info

April 9^th Testimonial for DG Don Hebert

TESTIMONIAL FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR DONALD HEBERT

Saturday April 9th

Whites of Westport, 6 State Road, Westport, MA

Cocktails 6 PM Dinner and Program 7 PM

. Cost is $35.00 per person.

Deluxe Bufet/Prime Rib & Seafod Newburg

Please RSVP to CST Patricia Salvas no later than March 25^th. Make your checks payable to District 33S and mail to CST Pat Salvas, 11 Simpson Avenue, S Atleboro, MA 02703

Anyone wishing to stay at the Hampton Inn will need to make their reservations with the Hampton Inn directly. We have a block of rooms for $79.00 per night. Please let them know you are with the Lions to receive the discounted rate. Al reservations must be made by March 9^th to guarantee availability. Hampton Inn 508-675-850.

Please contact Pat Salvas at 508-761-9433 or 508-761-4067 with any questions or you can e mail her at lioncub02703@netzero.com

April 13^th So Attleboro Village Lions Club

LIONS BROWN BAG AUCTION The So Attleboro Village Lions club invites you to join us as we bring the best and worst, the new the old, the tasty and the crazy items for auction in a surprise brown bag fashion. The time is 7 PM at the American Legion Hall. We will have a chicken pot pie dinner and the cost for the night will be $10.00. Please call Carrie Burhardt with questions or for tickets ahead of time at 508-222-4550. The deadline is April 8^th.

April 15^th

SUPPORT P.C.C. & P.D.G.  L. DOUG SIME
FOR INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

2005  -  2007

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER
FOLLOWED BY A MEAT RAFFLE
APRIL 15^th   2005
COCKTAILS 6:00 PM,    DINNER 6:30 PM
RAFFLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
LAKEVILLE LIONS CLUB

TICKETS $7.50

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE

CABINET MEETING on March 30^th

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL
P.D.G. PAUL SCHLEICHER (508) 312-7545 or 226-4790

SPONSORED BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT
L. DOUG SIME FOR INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2005 - 2007

April 15^th Fall River Carousel Lions Club Welcome Fall River Carousel

The Fall River Carousel Club will be conducting their ANNUAL SPAGHETTI SUPPER and THEME BASKET RAFFLE FUNDRAISER on Friday April 15^th at the St Johns Club on Rodman Street, starting at 6:30 PM. Get your taxes done well before midnight and come celebrate by joining us for spaghetti and meatballs, bread, beverage and dessert. Meal tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ten years old and under.

The highlight always is the raffle of many beautiful theme baskets assembled with loving care by Club members and friends. Raffle tickets are $1 each or a book of six for $5. Contact Mile Duarte at 508-679-3055 for advanced tickets or just show up and have fun.

Message from Gretchen Olney, President

District 33S Hearing Foundation

On behalf of the members of the Hearing Foundation I want to thank the clubs for the Mid Winter donations of money and hearing aids. I would like to remind clubs and members who may be submitting an application that if the individual is going to get a new hearing aid we need to have both our Application and the Income Verification Form from Lions International completed and submitted. We are in the process of making one document, but until that is out to the clubs we do need both applications. We are very grateful and appreciative for all your contributions.

April 16^th Rockland Lions Club

The South Shore Philharmonic Concert will be held at Rockland High School again this year. The event will begin at 7:30 PM. All monies will be used to support the local libraries and other Lions Charities.

April 16^th South Attleboro Lions Club

The So Attleboro Lions 7 MONTH CLUB DINNER will be held on Saturday evening, April 16^th at the Venus DeMilo Restaurant in Swansea, MA.

This will be a great evening of fun and entertainment with outstanding food, music, and prizes. Cocktails 6:30 PM Dinner at 7:30 PM. The proceeds will benefit Lions Charities. Contact PDG Don Leeham at LionDon65@comcast.net

April 17^th Rehoboth Anawan Lions

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions are conducting their SEVENTH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW at the Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth. There will be a social hour at noon with lunch at 1PM. The cost is $22.00 per person. For tickets please call Ellie at 508-252-6393.

The club is also selling tickets for MOM’S NIGHT OUT including a large basket of goodies. Cost is $1 each or 6 for $5. Second prize is pasta night for 4 at Hillside Country Club. Drawing will be held on the 1^st Thursday in May.

April 17th Lakeville Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST every third Sunday. Order from our menu like The Lion Tamer, Pancakes, Eggs, French Toast or from our Special Omelet Menu.

PIZZA made fresh on Sunday by Chef Lion Russ. Call 508-947-9862 to place an order.

April 17^th Berkley Lions Club

BREAKFAST IN OUR OWN LIONS DEN every third Sunday of the month October thru June. From 7:00 to 11:00 AM. Your Breakfast will be prepared individually from our own Lion’s Den Menu, eggs of your choice, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Hash, Homefries, Pancakes, Toast , Juice and a bottomless cup of coffee or tea.

Come join us for breakfast and fun on the Common at the Olde Town Hall, Berkley MA.

Yet another good place to meet other Lions from the District.

April 23^rd Dighton Dandi Lions

On Saturday, April 23^rd the Dighton Dandi Lions will be hosting a TWINNING SUPPER at the VFW Hall, on School Street, in No. Dighton. This will be an Italian supper and the cost will be $7 per person, including salad, rolls and a variety of deserts with coffee and tea.

Come join us for an interesting evening! Our guest speaker for the evening will be Attorney George Phelan of Fall River. It’s never too late to plan for your future years. The need for this information may be closer than you think!

Please contact: Norma Lima, President of the Dighton Dandi Lions for tickets and reservations. We will need to know how many are attending in advance no later than April 13^th. Call Norma at 508-669-5188.

April 26^th So Attleboro Lions Club

2005 South Attleboro Lions Club JAZZ FESTIVAL, Tuesday, April 26^th at 6:30 PM at the Attleboro High School Auditorium, on Rathun Willard Drive, Attleboro, MA.

An evening of jazz music provided by area High School Jazz Bands and Jazz Ensembles. Contact Chairman Lion Mike Young at mey200@verizon.net

SPECIAL INTEREST TO ALL CLUBS

Any Club that is interested in attending a class on how to apply for a 501 c 3 Non Profit Status with the Internal Revenue Service please contact DG Don Hebert by e mail at LionDHebert@aol.com or call 508-822-1236. Lion Alan C. Copithorne has offered to hold a class and walk us through the process.

Date and location to be announced.

Dighton Lions Club

To Be Given Away Benefit of the

Dighton Lions Club

Two ( 2 ) NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SEASON TICKETS

or $1000.00 in Cash

Ticket Winner has option to Purchase Play-off Tickets

Drawing Week Before the Pre-Season

Donation $5.00

For more information contact President Norm McMann 508-824-8080 Mcnorm150@aol.com or any Dighton Lion Member

Multiple District 33 STATE CONVENTION

The 77^th Annual State Convention will be held in Nashua, NH the weekend of April 29^th, 30^th and May 1^st. If you have not already sent in your reservations or need a reservation form please contact the State Convention Chairman:

PDG Dennis Perron District 33A at 508-839-6856 or

PDG David Cox District 33S at 508-697-7181 or

You can also e mail DG Don Hebert @ LionDHebert@aol.com

State Pins Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club

Please be advised that PDG Kathy Amaral is selling the STATE PINS. The money raised will help defray the expenses for sending PDG Lion Doug Sime to Hong Kong. The set is $7.00 and just the small one is $3.00.

Kathy will have them with her at the next DG Cabinet meeting. If you want one or a set please contact Kathy at MomaKath@aol.com as they are going fast.

May 7^th Greater Taunton Leo Club Welcome To the Newsletter

It’s a Sock Hop

On Saturday, May 7^th from 6:30 to 10:30 PM, thanks to the Raynham Lion’s Club, the Greater Taunton Leo Club will be having a SOCK HOP. It will be held at the Raynham Lion’s Club, King Phillip St. in Raynham The cost in advance will be $4 for children under 10 and $7 for adults and children 11 and up. We will be having a Bake Sale, 50/50 Raffle, a Membership Table, and dancing all night long!

Please RSVP by April 29, 2005 by mail to Samantha Pittman 83 Linden St. Taunton, MA 02780. Make your checks payable to the Greater Taunton Leo Club or call Debbie at 1-508-572-1544 or Samantha at 1-508-813-9509. Tickets to be picked up at the door. Please include with your check the total number attending and their names specifying child or adult.

Dig out those poodle skirts, saddle shoes and jeans! It’s time to get dancing! We hope to see you there!

May 8^th Mansfield Lions Club Welcome Mansfield to the Newsletter

On Saturday May 8^th the Mansfield Lions Club will hold its ANNUAL PENNY SALE at the Qualters Middle School, East Street, Mansfield. This is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year and provides the funds to sponsor our scholarships, our local service projects, Mass Eye Research, LCIF and several other charities. It is a time tested evening of fun, good treats to eat, excitement and Prizes, Prizes, Prizes.

Here is how it works. The auditorium is loaded with hundreds of prizes and gifts for home, patio, garden, personal beauty, etc. and the audience buys tickets for 2 cents each. When the gift prize that has caught you fancy goes up on the block you submit as many tickets as you wish to increase your chances of winning. All the tickets are tumbled together and the winners are announced. All prizes are awarded that night and there is laughter and excited squealing all the time. A grand super prize of a 32 inch COLOR TV is awarded as a separate raffle. 1 ticket for $1 or a book of 6 for $5. Intermission provides a chance for refreshing drinks or homemade cookies, cupcakes, brownies and snacks. A great time is had by all and the prizes are truly worthwhile. Come join us and see what an old fashioned evening of great fun and prizes is all about. Contact President Sandra Levine for any questions at 508-339-8474 or you can e mail her at s_levine@email.msn.com

May 14^th So Attleboro Lions Club

The 1^ST ANNUAL LION DAVE ALLARD SPRING MEMORIAL OUTING will be held on Saturday, May 14^th at 11:00 AM through the evening hours. All profits will be donated to Lion Dave’s favorite charity Joslin Diabetes Camp. Price will be $15 which will include 2 meals - chowder and clamcakes or burger or hot dog with fixing. Activities will include DJ for music and dancing, lots of games and fun for all ages. There will be camping for self contained campers only for $10 for Friday or Saturday night. Raffles and cash bar available all day.

This will be a great way to raise funds for Camp Joslin while having a fun family day. For more detailed information contact Co Chairs Lion Roger Fedelia at LionRoger@aol.com or So Attleboro Village Lion Stacey Allard at 508-399-7984.

Dave was a 2^nd term King Lion of South Attleboro when he passed away June 1^st of last year. Some from our district may remember Dave as the hotel owner in our Midwinter 2001 play Murder on Maui or as the high school jock in our Mid Winter 2004 play Murder at Kool Kat High.

May 15^th So Attleboro Lions Club

2^nd Annual South Attleboro Lions Club Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at the Chemawa Golf Course in South Attleboro. Continental breakfast, raffles, lunch, dinner, prizes, raffles, and fun! Contact Lion Ray Moreau at MorayInd@aol.com .

June 4^th Dighton Lions Club

17^TH ANNUAL COW CHIP FESTIVAL on June 4^th

Cow #1 $500.00

Cow #2 $300.00

Cow #3 $200.00

Tickets are now on sale for $10.00 each.

See any Dighton or Dandilion Club Member.

June 2^nd District 33S Paw Sox Game

The PAW SOX GAME will be held on Thursday night June 2^nd. Tickets are $6.00 each. Notices will be sent out to the clubs soon. Clubs should be at the 1^st base gate by 6:30 PM with their Banners if they want to go on the field while the check is presented. Lions should wear their Maroon Lion Shirts to make a great looking presentation.

MLERFI & IRA TOYOTA OF MILFORD

PENNIES FOR SIGHT PROMOTION

For just pennies you or your club could be the winner of a

two year lease on a brand new Toyota.

Goal

1. A minimum of 5,000 canisters in service.

2. Each canister returned must have a value of no less than $100.00

Guidelines:

1. For each $100.00 returned per canister your name will be entered for drawing

*For each $100 returned you get that many chances to win.

*Envelope/check must be marked with name, address and phone number

*All monies will be sent to Treasurer Bill Murphy

2. Must be 21 years of age to qualify

3. The winner must be approved by Toyota Financial

4. Winner will pay all insurance associated with lease

5. This is not limited to just Lions. (Get others to sign up.)

Bonus:

1. Every club also has a chance to have their name included in the drawing

*For each $100 returned they also get the many chances to win

2. If a club wins…they can use the lease as a raffle item.

We plan to have the drawing in June 2005. It will be held at Ira Toyota of Milford with MLERFI members. Chairman: PDG Carl Munrow and PDG Dick Ferrucci

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Yours in Lionism,

Barbara Otto,

Lionbotto@aol.com or 508-822-3833

Not Above You, Not Beneath You, But With You

Please get your upcoming Fundraisers to me early for the May Calendar of Events. The deadline is April 18^{th .} Any comments, suggestions, etc. is always welcome. This is a great way to see how everyone is “ making magic in the District.”