Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33 S

          August 2006 Calendar of Events

                                              e mail Newsletter

        BRIGHTEN THE PATH BY SHARING THE FLAME

With District Governor Armand “Skip” Becotte

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Monthly Message from your District Governor

Greetings to all of you and I hope you're all having a great summer.

   Well, we all survived the International Convention in Boston.  If I tried to thank all of you who volunteered, I would certainly leave someone's name off the list, so I just give a big, heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who helped make this the largest and best International Convention in recent memory.

   I made a lot of new friends and renewed old friendships but I also left Boston with an enthusiasm that this will be one of our District's finest hours.  International President Jim Ross has set some goals that are ambitious yet attainable.  One of Lions International's main projects this year will be Campaign Sight First II and our renewed efforts in raising funds for eye research.

   We are also re-introducing Lionism throughout the world and making a concerted effort to better educate the public on our existence, our goal’s and objectives, and it is along these lines that I would like to give a personal message to all of you.  I feel that we have to go back to our communities and try and get more involved with them.  They, after all, are our lifeline, and without our communities, we would have difficulty surviving.  We rely on the members of our communities to assist us in furthering our goals, and I hope that we can return the favors and show them that we also care about their efforts.

   I have high hopes for our success this year.  District 33S is not only the largest district in Massachusetts, but is the front runner in eye research and other donations.  We are the yardstick by which other districts are measured, and this has always been accomplished through dedication and hard work.  Working together, we have always.  "Made a Difference.”  Vice District Governor Joe Rizzo, Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer Don Hebert and I have assembled a great cabinet and we have already started working hard to make this a great year.  We held our first voting cabinet meeting in Dighton and many plans and goals were outlined.  We will be contacting each and every one of you about our first cabinet advisory meeting later in the summer and we will be looking for help and ideas from all of you.

   Please enjoy the rest of your summer and please make plans to make this our best year ever.  

Yours in Lionism

  Skip Becotte, District Governor

July 29 & July 30^th     Dennis Harwich Lions Club

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Melpet Farms – Rte. 134 S Dennis

Dennis Harwich Lions Club

Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Free Eye, Ear, and Blood Pressure Screening by the Lion Eyemobile

Saturday Attractions

9 am until noon “Cinders” the Fire Clown

10 am until 4 pm Police “Crime Prevention and Finger Printing Kits”

10 am until 2 pm Fire-Seatbelt/Car Seat Safety

10 am until 4 pm Face Painting

Sunday Attractions

10 am until 4 pm -Face Painting

Sponge Bob in Person 1 pm until 3 pm

1 pm -Bob Hayes Band – In Concert!!!

Eye Mobile Both Days

Food Raffle, Silent Auction by the Lion’s – Both Days!

The Dennis Harwich Lion's Club has put together a DVD on the International Parade.  It has approximately 300 pictures and it has patriotic music in the background.  It is truly delightful.  We are willing to share it with other Lions in District 33S.  We are selling it for $10.  If you think this is something you would like please contact me at 508-760-6164 or e mail sfife@town.dennis.ma.us

Sandy Fife

President

Dennis Harwich Lions                            

July 30^th          Acushnet Lions Club

MOTORCYCLE RIDE

Ride begins at the Highlander, North Main Street, Acushnet

Start time is at 11:00 am

Cost is only $10.00 per person

Food available after the ride at no cost, just make a donation

There will be a 50/50 raffles and more surprises.

For more information contact Lion Steve at 774-263-4100

August 4^th       Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club

JIMMY BUFFET NIGHT

Friday August 4^th, 2006

6:00 O’clock

Francis Farm/County Street, Rehoboth

$5.00 Admission

Food tickets can be purchased there.

Walk-in’s welcome

 For tickets call Kathy at 505-252-3834 or Elaine 508-336-5049

August 5^th         S Attleboro Village Lions Club

TEXAS HOLD’EM

The South Attleboro Village Lions Club

Hosting their second Texas Hold’em Polker Night

Moose Cabin Restaurant, O’Neil Blvd, Attleboro.

Tournament starts promptly at 7 pm.

The cost is only $50.00 to enter.

For more information and questions please contact Pat Salvas at 508-761-9433.

August 12^th     Massachusetts Lions Eye Research

52^ND ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT BANQUET &

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF

MASSACHUSETTS LIONS EYE RESEARCH FUND, INC.

Sunday, August 12^th

Cocktails 6 pm - Dinner 7 pm

Doubletree Hotel, Westborough, Massachusetts

Exit 23B off 495, 5400 Computer/Research Drive

Meal Selection

Herb Roasted Chicken or Roasted Sliced Sirloin

Cost is $28.00 Per Meal

RSVP for meals by August 1, 2006

Any Club that has made a donation of $5000 or more will be entitled to

 two complimentary meals

For more information please contact Ted Irving, PDG 33N 978-462-9241

August 18^th to 20^th      Rochester Lions Club

ROCHESTER COUNTY FAIR

The Rochester Lions Club will once again be cooking hot dogs, hamburgers and serving chowder at the fair.  Location is Rochester Center.  This is truly a great family weekend so mark your calendars.

Weekend begins on Friday night with a Woodsman Show.  Saturday is full of festivities with Pie Eating, Lawn Mower Races, Lots of Food, Hay Throwing, and Tractor Pulls.  Sunday is the parade and OUT HOUSE Judging.

For questions please e mail Lorraine Guy, President at lg762@comcast.net

August 19^th     New Bedford Host Lions Club

Pennies in the Park Fund Raiser

Chairperson Maggie Adams announces this years Fundraiser will be held August 19^th at Buttonwood Park.  This is the fund raiser where we receive donations in canisters from those who drive through the Center of the Park.  

August 30^th     First Cabinet Advisory Meeting

Lakeville Lions Club

Wednesday, August 30th

Attitude Adjustment 6-7 pm

Meal - 7:00 pm  

Flyers are being sent out to clubs with the cost per person and menu

Reservations to CST Don Hebert at LionDHebert@aol.com

SEPTEMBER

September 1^st   District 33S

LIONS NIGHT AT THE ROX

Friday, September 1^st

Game Time: 7:05 pm

Tickets are $8.00

$1.00 from each ticket will benefit the

Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund

Meet at Rocky Marciano Football Stadium located at Brockton High School at 6 pm.  There will be a parade into the stadium and around the warning track prior to the game.

Come Join Us as the Rox’s take on the New Jersey Jackals and help us celebrate Rocky Marciano’s Birthday.

Stay for the Fireworks Show After.    FUN IS GOOD

For more information and tickets contact Lion Joe Murray 508-378-3944 or you can

 e mail at Lion41753@cs.com

September 8^th 9^th and 10^th     Acushnet Lions Club

APPLE PEACH FESTIVAL AND PAGENT

Long Plain Museum Fairgrounds

1203 N Main Street, Acushnet, MA

Something for everyone at the Festival

Variety of Crafter Booths

Kids Games, Face Painting

Entertainment / Raffles

Pageant to Select Miss Apple Peach

Great Food booths

More details to follow in the September Newsletter.  Any questions now contact Steve at 774-263-4100

September 9^th

New England Lions Council

New England Forum

New England Necrology Service

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Saturday, September 9, 2006

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nashua, NH

Cost is $$30.00 inclusive of coffee, lunch, all materials

Who should attend?

DG’s, VDG’s, CST’s, Region Chairpersons, Zone Chairpersons, Club Presidents, Membership Chairpersons, Public Relations Chairpersons – Any :Lion interested!

Cost is $10.00 per person for Registration only, $30.00 per person inclusive of Lunch.

Sunday September 10^th, 2006-

Necrology Service

Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge, NH at 11:00 am.

Registration Deadline August 28^th.  For more info contact Doreen Martel at

508-541-5353 or e mail Doreen_Martel@yahoo.com

Sept 14^th – 16^th

Dear Club President’s,

The USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Columbus, Ohio is fast approaching, September 14-16, 2006.  Please mention this to your club members and encourage them to attend.  The forum is packed with training, much of it targeted to clubs and club officer training.

For more information, including registration, please go to our website at http://usacanadalionsforum.org
Thank you for helping us make Columbus the best Forum ever!

Joe Preston, PID
Promotion Chairperson
Forum Planning Committee
pidjpreston@aol.com

September 17^th           Berkley Lions Club

LION/LEGION ANNUAL CLAM BAKE

Sunday, September 17^th.  Annual Clam Bake with the Berkley Lion/Legion.  There is always a huge raffle, good company, and lots of fun for all.  Come early and watch the men build the fire, fascinating.  Tickets are $25.00 per person.  Chowder at 1 pm Bake at 2 pm.  This sells out really fast every year.For more information contact Barbara Otto at 508-822-3833 or e mail lionbotto@aol.com

September 25^th    New Bedford Host Lions Club

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PARTY

See the September Calendar of Events Newsletter for details.

September 30^th   District 33S

Massachusetts Eye Research Foundation

18^th Annual WALK-ALONG

Scusset Beach  9 am

We are proud to say that 100% of the monies pledged will go directly to Mass Lions Eye Research for distribution.

We will be starting our Saturday morning early set up for our 8:30 am registration.  The day will be full of fun, food, and activities.  Our own “DJ” will keep the day moving with groovy tunes.  There will be clowns working with the crowd through the day.  Face painting, kid’s games and activities are available all the day.  Busy Bee Jumpers will be on hand all day for kids and adults alike.  The “Wheels of Time” will again please the crowd with their vintage cars and have their 50/50 raffle.  And, of course, a walk or ride along the beautiful Cape Cod Canal.  The Rosemary McCampbell Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Club that raises the most money for Eye research.  The top club last year was Rockland!  Can your club beat them this year?

The day will be full of fun for both young, older and those that are young at heart.

Ken Corti

Journey for Sight Chairman

Walk-Along Family Fun Day

781-293-3401

District 33S

CARNATIONS FOR MASS LIONS EYE RESEARCH

Mini Carnations $5.00 Per Bunch

Order Deadline by October 6, 2006 / Delivery Date - October 15, 2006

Payment must accompany order – Payable to District 33S Carnations

Orders in hand and paid by Sept 6^th receive $3.10 Credit for bunch

Orders in hand and paid by Sept 20^th received $3.05 Credit per bunch

Orders in hand and paid by Oct 6^th receive $3.00 Credit per bunch

Send orders and payment to:

 Lion Melissa Brown, 44 Johnson St, Taunton, MA 02780

508-824-2447

EACH CLUB RECEIVES CREDIT FOR TOTAL THEY SOLD

Please include name and telephone number of contact person for delivery arrangements

October 15^th    Westport Lions Club.

Juried ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Westport Lions is sponsoring its second annual  juried Arts & Crafts Show at Westport High School on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday October 15, 2006. We are accepting applications for spaces now.  Anyone interested in space rental can call Lion Diane at 508-636-5426 or Lion Linda at 508-678-2255 for more information and/or application.  The Show runs from 10 am to 4 pm in the High School cafeteria.

This is our own District 33S web site

http://lions-33s.org/2006convention.html

Please visit often for the latest up to date news in the District.

LONG RANGE PLANNING

2007  ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB

ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB

WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO

HELP CELEBRATE THEIR 50^TH YEAR WITH THEM ON

THE CARIBBEAN PRINCESS

DESTINATION: 1^st two days at sea,

                             St Marteen, 7am-5pm

                             St. Thomas, 7am-6pm

                             at sea, 

                             day at their own island, 9am-4pm

                             return home following sunday

DATE:  Sunday, April 22, 2007, Leave out of  Ft. Lauderdale

COST: Inside room; $790.59/person (level k)

            Unobstructed Window; $995.59 (level d)

            Balcony; $1115.59/person (level bc)

            Mini suite (living room, bedroom, balcony); $1320.59/person (level ac)

You will also need to add transfer cost of $10/person and insurance costs.  It includes all government fees and port charges.

This does not include your flight; it can be included at additional cost or you can book your own flight

DEPOSIT of $250.00/person needed ASAP to hold your preferred room. Cut off date for deposit is in one month to hold the cost of room. The above prices can not be guaranteed after 30 days.

The balance is due 3 months before departure.  The $250.00 is refundable right up until the full balance is due.

If interested call Lion Al Barr at 781-871-4683 (home), 781-254-5969 (cell).

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 September Calendar of Events Newsletter. The DEADLINE is August 20th

Any comments, suggestions, etc. is always welcome.  

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