Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33-S

Lions Making the Magic Happen

with District Governor Don Hebert

February 2005 Calendar of Events Newsletter

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Seven Wonders - a little inspiration for all

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present -Seven Wonders of the World. Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 5. Empire State Building

2. Taj Mahal 6. St Peter’s Basilica

3. Grand Canyon 7. China’s Great Wall

4. Panama Canal

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many.”

The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.” the girl hesitated, then read, “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:”

1. To See 5. To Feel

2. To Hear 6. To Laugh

3. To Touch 7. And To Love

4. To Taste

The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous!

A gentle reminder – that the most precious thins in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man. Don’t be too busy today – pass along the inspiration!

Author unknown

January 29^th. West Bridgewater Lions Club

All you can eat SPAGHETTI SUPPER Saturday, January 29^th at the West Bridgewater High School Cafeteria. 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $6.50 - Seniors and Children $5.50. Contact any Lion Member for tickets.

January 30^th Easton Lions Club

The 19^th annual Easton Lions Club TV Auction will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2005 and will be broadcast live on Cable channel 9 to residents of Easton. The Auction is a fun 6 hour live event involving the entire Easton community. Last year’s auction raised over $21,000 allowing Easton Lions Club to support a wide variety of community initiatives as well as National Sight preservation projects.

Lions interested in participating during the auction or the preparations ( 29^th of January ) and learning more about the event may contact Steve Wilson at sfwilson@comcast.net

January 31^st Deadline. S Attleboro Village Lions Club

There is still a little time left to get in on the CASH CALENDAR FOR MASS EYE RESEARCH for the month of February. No tickets to be sold after January 31^st. Winners will receive $50 with the exception of Valentine’s Day when the prize will be $100. The price is $10 per calendar. Anyone who would like to get in on the fun and a chance to make a difference can contact CST Pat Salvas lioncub02703@netzero.net for tickets or any S Attleboro Village Lion. .

February 5^th 12^th 19^th and 26^th. S Attleboro Lions Club

A great 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

February 6^th Middleboro Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST at the Middleboro Housing Office-Benton Street in Middleboro. Serving from 7 am to 11 pm. Follow Rte 105 towards Middleboro center, take a right at the first set of lights, Wareham St., the second street is Benton. Middleboro Housing is on the left side. There will be signs designating the Lions Breakfast.

February 9^th Berkley Lions Club

The Club will be celebrating Valentine’s Day a few days early with a travel meeting at the Raynham Dog Track.

February 12^th. Dighton Dandi Lions and the Dighton Lions Clubs

On Saturday, February 12^th the Dighton Dandi Lions and the Dighton Lions Club will be hosting a CHICKEN AND RIB DINNER at the VFW Hall in N Dighton. The VFW Hall is located on School Street off Route 138. Take Railroad Ave to Lincoln Ave, School Street is the first Street on the right.

Social Hour at 6 pm Dinner at 7 pm. Cost is $13.00 per person. There is also a raffle and a Door Prize. For tickets please contact Norma Lima, President of the Dandi Lions at 508-669-5188 or Norm McMann, President of the Dighton Lions 508-824-8080.

February 12^th. S Attleboro Village Lions Club

Saturday, February 12^th, put on your cowboy boots, grab your hat and your best gal and come to the VFW Hall 7 PM on Jefferson St in N Attleboro for a whooha fun filled COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE PARTY. Live Country Band. The cost is $7 per person. We will have refreshments available and a cash bar begins at 7pm. Please contact Diane Halko, Secretary, S. Attleboro Village Lions Club at didhalko2@aol.com or call 508-761-8612

February 20^th Lakeville Lions Club

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

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

February 20^th Berkley Lions Club

Breakfast in our own Lions Den every third Sunday of the month October thru June. From 7:30 am to 11:30 am.. Your Breakfast will be prepared individually from our own Lion’s Den Menu. Come join us for breakfast and fun at the Olde Town Hall, Berkley MA.

February 26^th LCIF

LCIF Lions Clubs International Foundation benefit on February 26^th in Rocky Hill, CT. Information has gone to all club officers. If you want to know more details e mail IPDG Don Correia at Dtire@aol.com

February 26^th Bridsgewater Academy Lions Club

The Bridgewater Academy Lions Club will host a TEXAS HOLD UM POKER NIGHT on Saturday, February 26^th. It will be held at the Polish Club on Spring Street in Bridgewater. From Rte 18 turn onto Spring Street at the railroad tracks near Roche Bros. The Polish Club will be on the right – after Brianna’s.

The first 80 registered players will be accepted. Players can register ahead of time by contacting Laura Campbell l.soupbrma@verizon.net, or register when they arrive. Registration begins at 5:30. Cost is $50.00 per player to begin – with options to buy in again several times early in the game. Cash prizes to be determined the evening of play. Cash bar available. Profits to benefit the BALC charity account.

Theresa Tibert, Secretary, BALC

Dist 33S – Mark your Calendars

February 26^th there will be a Leos Mid Winter Conference to be held at the Bridgewater Senior Center, Wally Kruger Way, Bridgewater from 11:30 to 3:30 pm. All Leo’s are invited. Leo advisors will be contacted by CST Pat.

February 26^th is the LCIF Melvin Jones Banquet in Conn. For information contact PDG Don Correia at drtire@aol.com

February 28^th there will be a VOTING CABINET MEETING for DG, VDG, CST, RC, ZC, and invited guests.

March 30^th Cabinet Meeting at Lakeville Lions Club. Attitude 6:30 to 7, diner at 7pm More information to follow (price and meal)

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.

UP COMING EVENTS AND DUNDRAISERS

Plymouth Lions Club

The Plymouth Lions will be again SELLING ADS ON WATD 95.9FM known as the RADIO SHOW in February. The actual radio show date is in late March to be announced. Ads are $200 for 10-30 second spots. WATD will assist you in developing the ads. This is a Win/Win project both for the Lions as well as the ad takers. For further information, call 508-746-2164 and speak to John Vincent, Project Chairman. See the March Calendar of Events Newsletter for the finalized plans for this great event.

March 5^thTaunton Lions Club

Here is the new updated information on the Taunton Lions Club THE LAST LION COMIC STANDING. All the club presidents and clubs will be receiving mail with some information on this event along with the comic’s registration forms. All Lions wanting to participate as an amateur comic please return the forms to Sue Young, PO Box 9068, Fall River, MA 02720 by Saturday, February 26^th. No additional registration forms will be accepted after that date so please forward A.S.A.P. Anyone needing an additional form please feel free to make a copy of ones received at your club or contact Lion Sue at suecoupe@yahoo.com or call 508-958-8839 and I will mail one out to you.

The event will be held Saturday, March 5^th at the Holy Ghost Hall in Taunton. There will be a social hour from 7 to 8 pm. The show will run promptly from 8 to Midnight. Seating is on a first come first serve basis and the ticket price is $10 per person. Please remember that this is an “Adult Only” evening. So mark you calendars, support your club’s comic and plan to come to what will b the funniest night in 2005. Cash prizes will be awarded to the final 3 comics by our celebrity judges..

Here are a few jokes, feel free to use them to get you started:

Italian Bread

Two old guys one 80 and one 87 were sitting on their usual park bench one morning. The 87 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn’t even short of breath. The 80 year old was amazed at his friends stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy.

The 87 year old said “Well, I eat Italian bread every day. It keeps your energy level high and you’ll have great stamina with the ladies.”

So, on the way home, the 80 year old stops at the bakery. As he was looking around, the lady asked if he needed any help. He said “Do you have any Italian bread?” She said, “Yes, there’s a whole shelf of it. Would you like some?” He said, “I want 5 loaves.”

She said, “My goodness, 5 loaves…don’t you think by the time you get to the 5^th loaf, it’ll be hard?” He replied, “Holly crap…! Does everybody in the world know about this Italian bread thing but ME...!”

Ferrari GTO

A hip young man goes out and buys the best car on the market, a brand new
Ferrari GTO. It is also the most expensive car in the world, and it costs
him $500,000. He takes it out for a spin and stops at a red light. An old man on a Moped, looking about 100 years old, pulls up next to him. The old man looks over at the sleek,

shinny car and asks, "What kind of car ya' got there sonny?"

The young man replies, "A Ferrari GTO. It cost half a million dollars!" "That's a lot of money," says the old man. "Why does it cost so much?" "Because this car can do up to 320 miles an hour!" states the young dude proudly. The Moped driver asks, "Mind if I take a look inside?"
"No problem," replies the owner. So the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around. Then, sitting back on his Moped, the old man says, "That's a pretty nice car, all
right...but I'll stick with my Moped!"

Just then the light changes, so the guy decides to show the old man just what his car can do. He floors it, and within 30 (?) seconds, the speedometer reads 160 mph. Suddenly, he notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It seems to be getting closer! He slows down to see what it could
be and WHHHOOOOOOSSSSSHHH!!!!!! Something whips by him going much faster! "What on earth could be going faster than my Ferrari?" the young man asks himself.

He floors the accelerator and takes the Ferrari up to 250 mph. Then, up ahead of him, he sees that it's the old man on the Moped! Amazed that the Moped could pass his Ferrari, he gives it more gas and passes the moped at 275 mph. WHOOOOOOOSHHHHH!

He's feeling pretty good until he looks in his mirror and sees the old man gaining on him AGAIN! Astounded by the speed of his old guy, he floors the gas pedal and takes the Ferrari all the way up to 320 mph. Not ten seconds later, he sees the Moped bearing down on him again! The Ferrari is flat out, and there's nothing he can do!

Suddenly, the Moped plows into the back of his Ferrari, demolishing the rear end. The young man stops and jumps out and unbelievably the old man is alive, barely clinging to life. He runs over to the mangled old man and says, "Oh My goodness! Is there anything I can do for you?"

The old man whispers, "Unhook...my...suspenders...from...your...side...view...mirror..."
"No problem," replies the owner.

March 13^th. District 33S

Spring Bowling Tournament