Lions Club
International
December 2007
Calendar
of Events E- mail Newsletter
With District
Governor Joe Rizzo
“CHALLENGE TO CHANGE”
Merry
Christmas
Please print out a copy for those in your
club without a computer, Thanks
MESSAGE FROM YOUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Dear Lions
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DECEMBER NEWS LETTER
As I reflect upon my visits to clubs this month, I am so impressed with the variety of fundraisers and service projects clubs are doing. I hear about the heart-warming services clubs are providing to their communities. Especially noteworthy for the holiday season are the dinners for the elderly, special events for residents of nursing homes, parties for children, and the distribution of food baskets. As I drive home, I reflect upon the giving of our Lions who continue to put into action our motto of “We Serve”.
At the November 26th Cabinet Advisory Meeting, the winner of the Peace Poster Contest will be selected and a $50 check will be awarded to the winner. On December 2nd, the winning district poster will judged at the State Council Meeting. All of the District 33S posters will be on display at our Mid-Winter Convention. The theme of this year’s contest, “Peace Around the World”, certainly evokes the hope we seek in our world today. The collection of items for the troops, which will also be done on the 26th of November, is one way we can show our appreciation for the sacrifice they are making on behalf of all of us.
A big thank you to Jesse Armel
who stepped in as Chair of the Youth Speech Contest when Mary Beth Moriarity’s
work schedule precluded her continuing in the position. Regional competitions are scheduled in
December. I urge you to attend, as you
will have an opportunity to hear the candidates address the topic –“How Can my
Generation Contribute to the World We Will Inherit?” The number of clubs participating this year is down, but the
enthusiasm from those who are participating is high. The following dates
are scheduled for the Region Competitions:
Region L - Leslie Dorr, Dec 6th, time to be
announced,
Region I – Jesse Armell, Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at
the
Region O - Steve Raposa, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. at
the
Region N - John Padgett, December 8th, 11:00 a.m. in
North Bldg 105 at the Cape Cod Community College - several Cape Cod
clubs.
At the Mid Winter Convention you are invited to attend the District’s Youth Speech Contest that is scheduled for Saturday, January 12th, at approximately 1:30 pm.
The Christmas Party for Special Children will be held on December 8th at the Rayham King Philip Hall. If you are interested in assisting call Debbie Masciulli, 781-844-7851.
Many thanks to Lance Calise who volunteered to Co-Chair the Pennies for Sight Project with Joan Hart. Last year over $10,000 in pennies was donated for Mass Lions Eye Research and Lion Joan has high hopes of doubling that amount. She and Lance are available to visit clubs and discuss the project. Joan’s phone number is 508-378-0151 and Lance’s phone number is 508-758-4964.
This year’s mid-winter convention is going to be one of the best! The Convention Committee, comprised of PDG Kathy and PDG Jim Amaral and PDG Paul and Lion Schliecher have been very busy planning for the event. The Acushnet Lions Club has gone all out to make the weekend a memorable event for everyone. Come on Friday evening to celebrate an Italian Festival with accordion music provided by Lion Fred Kaczowka from the Hanover Club and then followed by an Italian Mystery. Make your reservations now!
My heartfelt thanks go the Zone and Region Chairpersons that have provided continued support for the clubs. As we approach the holiday season, I extend my best wishes for everyone to have a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy new year.
Yours in Lionism,
Joe Rizzo
District Governor
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO SEND A CARD TO A
SOLDIER
Two choices or both
When doing your Christmas cards
this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass
this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these
wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would
get.
A Great Idea!!!
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year,
please include the following:
A Recovering American
soldier
c/o Walter Reed
Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia
Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
20307-5001
If you approve of the idea, please pass it on to your e-mail
list.
OR
I did this. It was very easy and quick. You can choose from pre-written messages or create one of your own.
If you go to this website, http://www.letssaythanks.com/ you can
pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a
soldier that is currently serving in
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?
Whether you are for or against the war, our men and women over there need to know we are behind them!!!
Yours in Lionism,
DG Joe Rizzo
INTERESTING NEWS FOR THE DISTRICT
APPLICATION FOR AN INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
YOU ASKED DO WE NEED ONE- HERE IS THE
ANSWER!
You will need a blank Insurance Certificate and a Cover letter to be faxed to Lions International for your fundraisers. Here is what you do: Call for an application to:
International Lions Club
Headquarters:
(B) 630-571-5466
Office
Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm Central
Web
Site: http://www.lionsclubs.org
Legal Information:
General Information Ext 299
Certificate
of Insurance Questions Ext 202
A Lions Club should do this for every major event they have such as an Auction, Bazaar, Flea Markets (occurring at a Town’s Senior Center, etc.
Please note the provisions
of the association's policy automatically apply; a Certificate of
Insurance is required only
when requested. If a certificate is required please complete this form and
mail or fax it as far in advance as possible (MINIMUM 2-3 WEEKS) to the Legal
Division, Lions Clubs International, 300 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
(Fax 630-571-8890).
Various entities or
individuals may request that the Lions club furnish a certificate of insurance
to evidence coverage under the association's general liability policy; they
would be listed as the certificate holder. At times requests may be made by entities or
individuals to be listed as an additional insured on the certificate. The
policy provides for listing additional insureds as explained below:
Persons
or owners granting use of premises to Lions for a Lions activity may be
named as additional insured (whether they are an individual, a business, or a
town, city, county or state).
A state or political subdivision that may issue a
permit to a Lions club for a Lions activity.
The certificate will be
issued with a description of the activity and the certificate holder
information only, unless
additional insured status is met as explained above.
DISTRICT 33S EYEMOBILE
The eye mobile is BACK on the
road.
Tell your club to book the EYEMOBILE.
Scheduler: Lion Earl Servant 781-293-6772
IMPORTANT
DISTRICT 33 S WEB SITE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Just a note to let the Lions in District 33S know that we have outgrown our host site, and are in the process of upgrading to a new host with much more space. The address will remain the same, but there may be some interruptions in the process.
Will send out an e mail to all when the web page is up and running
HOYLE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now open for the 2007-2008 Hoyle
Award. The award is given in honor of PID John and Lion Nat Hoyle to
Lions couples who have given unselfishly of themselves to our Motto of "WE
SERVE".
The 2007-2008 recipients will be announced at the January 11-13th, 2008
District 33-S Mid-Winter Conference.
Please forward the couple's names and along with a paragraph describing the
couple's lion activities. Nomination should be sent to PID John
Hoyle by December 8th. PID John's address is: 15 Kelton St. New
Bedford, MA 02745 or save yourself $0.41 and use email: jhoyle@verizon.net
Thank you for observing the submission deadline of 12/8/07.
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS
December 1st Mattapoisett Lions Club
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Saturday December 1, 2007
10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Shipyard Yard Park
Water Street, Mattapoisett
The Lions will be selling hot chocolate at the event and collecting canned goods and new unwrapped toys. Santa will be there for picture taking and the evening tree ceremony.
Please donate a canned good or a new unwrapped toy
December 1st
and 2nd Easton Lions Club
HOLIDAY
FESTIVAL
EASTON LIONS
The Easton Lions invite everyone to this year’s
Holiday Festival at the Rockery on Dec 1 and 2.
The “Rockery” is our Center of Town designed by the famous “emerald
necklace” green space architect, F.L. Olmsted. The Rockery is fully lit, and
there will have a mini-light show this year.
Welcome the Holiday Season with plenty of fun,
rides for the kids, a crafter’s fair, lots of music and entertainment, Santa’s
Village, food, more fun, and friends. There’s a Holiday Party for the Kids
after the big parade on Sunday. Part of
the parade is a fun “Reindog Parade.”
Dress your best friend in the holiday spirit, parade with him/her, and
win a “best dressed” prize. Santa will be there, too. He arrives on Saturday, and you can see him
again n the parade on Sunday.
This year promises to be
our best ever, with new exhibits and an expanded song fest on Saturday night
when we light the Tree, and the whole center of town area.
We still have room for more crafters! Anyone
interested in showing their wares, please contact Jon Morgan at 508-238-1037.
For details on times of events, please contact Mark Vinocoor 508.2380.9304 or Jon Morgan 508.238.1037.
December 1ST and 2nd Berkley Lions Club
And each Sat &
Sunday only until sold out
CHRISTMAS TREE SALES
Olde Town Hall
Beautiful Trees as always from Nova Scotia
9 am until 4 pm
See You There!
December 2nd Fall River Carousel Lions Club
2ND ANNUAL DOMINO
FESTIVAL OF GIVING
At Swansea Mall
Large merchandise discounts at numerous mall stores.
Tickets for $5.00 are
available from club members.
Contact Michael Duarte, Secretary
508-672-3586
December 7,8,& 9 Hanson Lions Club
14, 15, 16
BRIDGEWATER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The Bridgewater Festival of Lights is a free Christmas light display with an animated walk through village. What started out as a small personal home Christmas display has now become a major attraction in the Bridgewater, South Shore area of Massachusetts. Although it is not the largest or brightest it has the distinction of being able to walk through it and you can get close to the displays. If that’s not enough, the Bridgewater and Hanson Lions Clubs come in on the weekends bringing Santa. Free Hot Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Popcorn and other goodies. When Santa is here you can get quality pictures for a small fee.
Go to http://bridgewaterfestivaloflights.com/ to check out events.
Procast Outdoor Fireplaces of E Bridgewater has donated the use of a large Precast Fireplace to help keep Santa warm!!! The wood (and we use a lot of it) was donated by Enos Landscape and Larry’s Lawncare of Bridgewater.
December 8th
NEW YORK CITY PRE-CHRISTMAS BUS TRIP
Seats are going fast but a second bus may become available.
Contact any Fall River Carousel Lions for more information.
Michael Duarte, Secretary 508-679-3055
December 8th So Attleboro Lions Club
A BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CLAUS
This is a Pancake Breakfast and
Pictures with Santa
Breakfast time is 8:00 AM to 10:00
AM
Saturday December 8, 2007
Bethany Village Fellowship Church
516 Newport Ave, Route 123, S Attleboro
Cost $ 5.00 per Adult - $
3.00 per Child
$ 5.00 per picture
with Santa Clause
For Information Contact Ray Moreau 508-222-3719
or Lionsray@aol.com
December 9th Lakeville Lions Club
LAKEVILLE LIONS CLUB
HOLIDAY BRUNCH
Donations Adults $12 per ticket
Children 10 and under ½ price $6 per ticket
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Tickets are at the bar or contact
Lion Dave Rose 508-947-3483 or Lion John Catalano 508-946-4111
December 9th Fall River Carousel Lions Club
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Sunday, December 9th
Breakfast with Santa
St John’s Club Hall,
December 11th Rochester Lions Club
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 11th, 2005
8:00 – 11:00 am
Rochester Senior Center
Sponsored by the Rochester Lions Club
$4.00 Donation for ALL pictures…YOUR camera or OURS!
December 11th Somerset Lions Club
17TH ANNUAL RAFFLE
Absolute Vodka, Gordons Gin, Befeater, Courvoisier, Bacardo Rum
Sambuca, Romano, Coronet VSQ, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kaluha, Christian
Brothers Brandy, Tequilla, Southern Comfort, Jack Daniels, Old Grand Dad,
Goldschlager, Frangelico, VO, Chevas Regal, Dewar’s, Ruite Lambrusco,
Paul Masson Burgndy,
Sakonnet Eye of the Storm, Sakonnet
Case of Heineken, Sam Adams, Budweiser,
Miller Life
OR $300 CASH
4 Second PRIZES
Bottle of Black Opel Chardonnay, Bottle of America’s Cup Red,
Bottle of Eye of Storm
Drawing December 11th, 2007
This would make extra money for Christmas or one great big party for New Years Eve.
If interested, contact anyone from the Somerset Lions
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
December 16th
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND ELVES
Sunday December 16th 2007
Old Town Hall, Berkley
7:00 am until 11:00 am
Santa will be available for pictures
December Lower Cape Cod Lighthouse Lions Club
DECEMBER CALENDAR FUNDRAISER
31 Chances to win per entry
Tickets are $5.00 each
Need not to be present to win
Winners will be notified by phone and will be
Posted on our website www.lighthouselions.org
These calendars are being sold by the members of Lower Cape Cod Lighthouse Lions Club. 100% of the profits will go back to the communities in the form of charitable acts.
Make checks payable to: LCCLLC
PO Box 1205, N
Contact Lisa Radke
-508-240-7625 or Nan
DECEMBER 25th
Merry
Christmas
And
A
Happy New Year
January 11, 12, 13, 2008
DISTRICT 33S
48th MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
Theme” “Italiam” – One Big Happy Family!
Radisson Hotel,
First come, first serve
basis. Deadline
Packages must be
picked up prior to
Send checks to PDG Jim and Kathy Amaral,
201 New Street, Rehoboth, MA 02767
along with your completed application.
Make checks payable to: District 33-S
Mid-Winter Conference.
For more info contact PDG Jim and Kathy Amaral 508-252-3834 – momakath@aol.com
January Norton Community
Lions Club
JANUARY CALENDAR RAFFLE
The Norton Community Lions will be selling chances for their January Calendar. The Calendar cost $10 and you get 31 chances to win. Everyday a name is picked to win the prize shown on that day. Then the winner’s name is thrown back in to be eligible for the next day’s drawing. For more information or to purchase a gift calendar, contact Linda Winship 508-622-1044 or e mail Tammy Morrisey at morrisey@sensata.com.
These calendars make great stocking stuffers
July 4, 2008 Plymouth Lions Club
Plymouth Lions club - Corvette
Raffle
Raffle benefits local Lions charities and
Mass Lions Eye Research
A brand new
2007 Corvette Convertible
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold
Tickets are $100.00
Drawing to be held July 4th 2008
To purchase a RAFFLE TICKET - Contact any Lion member
February 8th Barnstable Lions Club
A TASTE OF THAILAND
Friday February 8th, 2008
6 – 8 pm
Cost $25.00 per person
Hosted by the Wine List
655 Iyanough Rd, Hyannis (next to Trader Joe’s)
Help support the wonderful work of the Thailand Eye Project while savoring flavorful foods and sublime spirits, inspired by Thai cuisine. Enjoy nibbles, tastes, and sips, great conversation, and “hot off the press” photos from the 2008 trip to Cambodia & Thailand!
Please reserve your tickets promptly, payment is required in advance & tickets are limited. Contact Lion Jane Walsh at jwalsh@eyeboston.com
District 33
The New England Lions Council
Cordially Extends a Special Invitation To
All New England Lions & Melvin Jones Fellows
To Join In
“AN EVENING TO BENEFIT
LCIF”
With
PAST INTERNATIONAL
PRESIDENT
LION JIMMY ROSS
The 6th Annual New England Lions Evening To Benefit
LCIF will be held on
Hotel
Reservations should be made directly with the Holliday Inn – Portland West,
This event offers
a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an individual to
have a Melvin Jones Fellowship personally presented by this year’s LCIF
Chairman, Immediate Past International President Jimmy Ross. The individual
presentations will take place between
Please come share
in the spirit of humanitarian service. Take advantage of this opportunity to
recognize an outstanding Lion or member of your community. We look forward to
seeing you at this worthwhile event to raise funds for our Foundation and to
welcome our International guest to
Fill out and mail your registration
today!!! Don’t miss this exciting evening
of fellowship and friendship.
Yours in Lionism,
Lion Barbara Otto,
Not Above You, Not Beneath You, But With You
Please get your upcoming Fundraisers to me early for the
January 2008 Calendar of Events Newsletter.
The DEADLINE is December 20, 2007
Keep Smiling like my Reindeer Friend!
Merry Christmas one and
all!