Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33 S

April 2008

Calendar of Events E- mail Newsletter

With District Governor Joe Rizzo

“CHALLENGE TO CHANGE”

Springing Into Spring Everyone!

Please print out a copy for those in your club without a computer, Thanks

Monthly Message from

District Governor Joe Rizzo

As District 33S approaches the three quarters benchmark, we reflect upon the goals that have been achieved (i.e., the reorganization of the district, the addition of new positions, Project Peru), those that are ongoing (i.e., the distribution of glasses, the Sri Lanka Project), and the remaining goals that will be met by the end of the year

, the increase in club membership, donations). As District Governor, I look forward to continuing my visits to clubs and attending club activities during the remaining three months of my term. During my club visits, I observe clubs seeking new opportunities to serve, increasing their membership, and discussing changes that can be pursued in anticipation of the New Year. I encourage all Lions in our district to continue these positive efforts so that the clubs and district’s goals can be met with success.

The following initiatives and activities are of interest to all club members.

PU Form 101 - Club Officer Forms

These forms can be completed on-line by going on the LCI website; however, it does not mean that you are through with the process. Copies of your PU Form need to be provided to the District Governor so that they may be used to develop our District Directory for next year. The PU Form 101 is due to the District Governor by April 15^th.

Monthly Membership Reporting

April is a month of change for membership reporting to LCI. For those reporting monthly by mail, clubs need to file their reports by the 20th of the month so their report will be posted by the 30th.  For those reporting directly on-line, secretaries can report by the 30th of the month.  The reason for the variance in reporting is that International would like to have, as close as possible, the actual membership numbers in a timely manner and which are more relevant.

Cabinet Advisory Meeting – April 28^th

This meeting once again is being planned to be interesting and informative. Details will be released during the week of March 24^th.

State Convention, May 9-11 Radisson Hotel, Nashua, New Hampshire

The featured guest will be Lions Clubs International 2^nod Vice President, Eberhard J. Wirfs and his wife Lion Margrit. Applications have been sent to all Club Presidents.

State Convention Voting

On March 25^th, notices will be sent to clubs regarding voting at the State Convention. At the state convention this year, clubs will be voting for District and Vice District Governors as well as debating the adoption of a statewide CORI Policy. District 33S adopted a policy on November 1^st. This policy, if adopted, will guarantee a uniform policy statewide. Along with the proposed policy will be a question and answer sheet to inform clubs about the overall policy. When adopted, we may have to modify our policy, but I do not believe there will be any changes that would significantly change what we currently have in place. Your vote is needed to show other organizations in the state that the Lions act responsibly when it comes to protecting children under our care.

State Convention Delegates

A reminder that delegates selected to represent your club and who will be voting at the State Convention must have been be a Lion for one year and a day as of the Convention voting date which is May 11^th. Please return your delegate forms to CS Joyce Middleton as quickly as possible so that we can expeditiously process your delegate registration information.

PAWSOX Game for Campaign Sight First II, June 8^th

Mark your calendar for this date as all districts in Massachusetts will be coming together to benefit Campaign Sight First II. For each $6 ticket sold, $3 will be donated to CSF II. CSFII PDG John Cobb will be notifying the clubs regarding the details of this event.

Tax Guidance for Clubs with Gross Income that is less than $25000

If your club’s annual gross receipts are $25000 or less, you must file the e-postcard also known as 990N. This can easily be done by going to the IRS website. As our Lions year is July thru June, you must file with IRS before the 15^th of November. The following information is required by your club to file on-line:

n a legal name and mailing address and any other names used

n a Web address if one is used

n employer identification number (EIN)

n organization’s annual tax period (July 1-June 30)

n the name and address of a principal club officer

n A statement confirming the organization’s annual gross receipts at normally $25000 or less.

If you club does not file, you risk losing you tax-exempt status! Any Lions Club that fails to meet its annual reporting requirement for three consecutive years automatically loses its tax-exempt status under the new law.

Eye Mobile Scheduling

The Eye Mobile is back “On the Road Again” and available for conducting screenings. If your club is planning on using it during the spring and summer months, now is the time to schedule it.

October Growth Award

District 33S has received notice that 8 clubs received the Growth Award for clubs having a net gain for the month: Acushnet –7, West Bridgewater –3, South Carver –3, Fall River Carousel – 2, Abington – 1, South Attleboro – 2, Mattapoisett –3, Rockland –1. Congratulations to all clubs!!!!

Membership

Have you adopted the slogan “Just Ask One” yet? Who knows, it may just work. There is still time!!!

Yours in Lionism,

Joe Rizzo

District Governor

DISTRICT NEWS

District 33S

EYE GLASS PROJECT

Yes, District 33S are still collecting eye glasses. We would like them without eye glass cases and would be grateful if they were washed before turning them in.

“Thanks in advance for your support”

Contact Ed Olney at 508-823-0836 for more information and drop off site

SUBJECT: Information Release for Lions Eyeglass Collection

Lions Clubs International has some exciting news for Lions who collect glasses! We provide you with information so that you may include an article/message in your next newsletter.

Release from Lions Clubs International:

Exciting News for Lions who Collect Used Eyeglasses!!!

Lions Clubs International will post your club’s eyeglass collection locations on the LCI Web site. Simply send an email to: programs@lionsclubs.org with the name of your club and up to six eyeglass drop-off locations, including the name and address of each business or organization that supports your collection efforts. We hope to post locations for every club!

Or, you may complete the “Lions Recycle for Sight Club Participation Form” and return it to the Health & Children’s Services Department at Lions Clubs International. The form can be downloaded: www.lionsclubs.org (click on “Vision Programs” and then “Eyeglass Recycling” and then “Recycle for Sight.” On this page, you’ll find a direct link for the participation form – code no. IAD 404).

New! “Lions Recycle For Sight” promotional materials are available to enhance your club’s collection campaign. For further information, contact Health & Children’s Services at: 630-571-5466, ext. 318 or visit www.lionsclubs.org

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If you wish to view an example of a club that is posted, please go to the “Club Locator” on www.lionsclubs.org Search by State and then by City. Look up

“Burr-Ridge Hinsdale Oak Brook Lions Club”

District 33S

EYEMOBILE SCHOOLING

COME FOR BREAKFAST

April 20th Schooling - 10:00-12:00 PM

Lakeville Lions Hall, 25 Staples Shore Rd

If your Club is Coming Call the Schedule:

Earl Servant  1-781-293-6772 e mail BettyJane85@hotmail.com or call

Call Dave Perry 508-947-2675 e mail lion_zc_dave@yahoo.com

District 33S

District 33S Eye Mobile Meeting

Next meeting is April 14^th – 7:00 pm

Lorenzo’s Restaurant, Rte 28 Middleboro OPEN TO ALL

DISTRICT 33S

EYEMOBILE SCHEDULE 2008- To be Updated Monthly in the newsletter

April 19 Whitman

*** April 20  Schooling 10:00 12:00 PM Lakeville Lions Hall

                      April 27 Seekonk

                      May 3    So. Attleboro Village

                      May 8 Easton

                      May 10 Bridgewater

                      May 18 Plymouth

                      May  24 Seekonk

                      June 7 Chatham / Nauset

June 21  Taunton

                      June 22 So. Attleboro

                      July 19 / 20 Mattapoisett

                      July 30 So. Attleboro

                      August 10 So. Attleboro

                      Sept 13 Seekonk

                      Sept 28 Raynham 

                      October 3 / 4 Walk – Along

Scheduler: Earl Servant 1-781-293-6772 or e mail BettyJane85@hotmail.com

DISTRICT 33S WEB SIGHT

Lions District 33S (Massachusetts, USA) Official Home Page

THE LIONS WEBSITES

Lions International ……….www.lionsclubs.org (for all)

Lions District 33S……… www.lions-33s.org (for all)

You can contact me at   LionsMike@aol.com    or     LionsMike@verizon.net

If you have any questions about how to send information.

APRIL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS

HURRY LAST CHANCE

Massachusetts All State Band Calendar Raffle

CALENDAR RAFFLE

Support Massachusetts All State Band, and you can win too!

$1000 Club Raffle

Drawing every day for 30 days

April 1st through April 30th 2008

MA Daily Lottery- Last three #'s

Daily prize is $100.00

Donation $10.00 per Calendar

Proceeds will help students of the Mass Lions All State Band

Contact Lion Michael Young at michaelyoung200@aol.com

or call 508-369-7317 for tickets

April 9^th So Attleboro Village Lions Club

“SUMMER THEME” BROWN BAG AUCTION

American Legion, Newport Ave., Rte 123, S Attleboro MA

Social time starting at 6:30 pm

Meeting begins at 7:00 pm

Cost $10.00 - Chicken Pie Dinner with all the fixings

Come join in the fun by bringing a brown bag or a floral bag or

Decorated bag or a beach bag (filled with a prize of your choice)

Please make it something you would like to win yourself.

All monies will be donated to Mass Eye research in the name of all clubs attending

RSVP with the count for your club by March 31^st to Pat Allard 508-399-7984

April 9^th Rehoboth Lions Club

TRIP TO BU EYE RESEARCH

Trip leaving Rehoboth in a coach, box lunch provided on board, program at Boston University and return.

April 11^th Rehoboth Lions Club

HELPING ALEX

Alex was born on July 8, 2005 to Bill and Beth Dalpe of Rehoboth. At four months of age Alex was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome (severe Myoclonic Epilepsy in Infancy).

A form of Epilepsy so rare that fewer than 500 cases world wide are known to exist. There is no known cure for Dravet Syndrome and it is nearly impossible to control with conventional seizure medications. For additional information please review website http://idea-league.org/dravet.html. Due to the tremendous effects of Alex’s condition the Rehoboth Lions are establishing a fund raising raffle in order to help alleviate the financial burden for Alex’s family. We are enlisting the help of any organization that would like to help us sell raffle tickets. All proceeds will help defray current and future expenses for Alex.

The following prizes will be raffled off on Rehoboth Public Access Channel 9 live on April 11, 2008 at 7p.m.

One week for two at a Florida Condo, on beach, includes round trip air fare.

42” LCD HD TV

Gourmet dinner for four at your home

Francis Farm Clambake tickets

Digital Camera

Six tickets to Trinity Repertoire Theatre

Any other prizes donated will be added at the live raffle. All entrants winning small prizes will be eligible for the grand prizes.

If you would like to contribute to HELPING ALEX by purchasing a ticket please contact members of the following organizations to date: Rehoboth Lions, Rehoboth American Legion Post 302, Rehoboth FOP and Rehoboth Rescue Squad. Tickets are $10 each.

For donating a raffle prize, volunteering to sell tickets and for information please contact:

Jay Crandall 252-6878 Al St. John (401)245-9175 Earle Dias 252-6385- Business

Don Poissant 252-3998 Mike Costello (401)474-4416

John Moriarty 252-9415 John DuVally 252-3129-Business

For more information about Alex - Websites are: http://www.amiracleforalex.org/

From all of us a very grateful Thank You. The Rehoboth Lions Club.

April 12^th Fall River Carousel Lions Club

BASKETS FOR DONNA TORCHIA FUNDRAISER

Baskets for Donna Torchia / Friends for Donna Dinner a fund-raiser to help defray her cancer-related medical costs.  Come to the Elks Club on North Main Street near the old airport rotary in Fall River on Saturday April 12th.  Club members will be creating beautiful theme baskets to raffle.  Also a Chinese Raffle will be conducted.  Rumor has it they will be raffling a brand new Dell Inspiron 1521 notebook computer still in its sealed box. 

Doors will open at 5:30 with a full course Baked Ziti meal to be served at 7 PM.  A DJ will be on-hand for your dancing pleasure.  Tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 years old and under. 

For tickets contact: Lisa Silva, e-mail LLSilva1964@Yahoo.com or 508-399-8408.

April 12^th So Attleboro Lions Club

WHITE CANE DAY

Saturday April 12th
8:00AM - 4:00 PM
Shaw’s Supermarket, KMART, CVS, Stop & Shop 
Locations in South Attleboro

April 12^th Hanover Lions Club

PASTA FESTIVAL

Saturday April 12^th

Congregational Church Parish Hall, Rte 139

Hanover (Across from Town Library)

All proceeds go to Hanover Charities

Donation: $6.00 Adults $4.50 Seniors $2.50 Children

Tickets available from the Hanover COA

Town clerk’s office or any Hanover Lion

Lasagna, Ziti, Eggplant Parmesan, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Dessert, Coffee and Tea

For Advance Reservations call Bob Coluci 781-826-8501

April 12^th Berkley Lions Club

PIG ROAST

Saturday, April 12^th

Berkley Lions Club

2 N Main St, Berkley

5 pm Social – Pig Roast 6 pm

$15.00 per person

Contact Lion Sue at 508-644-3337

Or Contact any Berkley Lion member for tickets

April 12^th New Bedford Host Lions Club

FIDELCO GUIDE DOG OPEN HOUSE

Just a reminder that Fidelco Guide Dog will be holding a Lions Club Open House on April 12^th in Bloomfield, CT. Please contact King Lion Rita if you would like to attend.

April 19^th So Attleboro Lions Club

THE TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNEY

Saturday April 19^th 7 pm

Moose Cabin

220 O’Neil Blvd, Attleboro

$50.00 Entry Fee

Guaranteed 1^st prize of $1200 and

Guaranteed 12 winners

Contact Lion Roger Fedelia at e mail rfedelia@yahoo.com for more info

April 19^th Seekonk Hearthstone Lions Club

The Seekonk Hearthstone Lions

Presents

“Comedy Night”

Italian Dinner

Auction with Ted Loebenberg

Comedians Artie Januario & PJ Thibodeau

April 19, 2008 6:30 PM Cocktails & Dinner

8PM Show followed by Auction

American Legion Hall

350 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA

$25 per Person

Contact Lisa Silva 508-399-8408 for tickets

April 19^th New Bedford Host Lions Club

MEAT PIE SUPPER

Meat Pie Supper will be held April 19^th at Cyd’s Creative Kitchen located at 2331 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford. Tickets will be $7.50 PP. Mark your calendars now.

April 19^th Norton Community Lions Club

YARD SALE

The Norton Community Lions will be holding a Yard Sale (rain or shine) on Saturday April 19^th from 9 to 12 at the American Legion Post 222, Rte 123 Norton. If you would like to rent a table, the cost is $10 for a 6 foot and $15 for an 8 foot, please contact April Burgio at 508-223-1467. Monies raised by our organization go to the community scholarships, Lions Eye Research and many other needy causes.

April 20th Lakeville Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST

12 months a year!

8 am until Noon

Lakeville Lions Club

25 Staples Shore Rd, Lakeville

Cooked to order, coffee, juice, the lion tamer, and great company

See you there!

April 20^th

EYEMOBILE SCHOOLING REMINDER