Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33 S

February 2006 Calendar of Events

e mail Newsletter

Dare To Dream

with District Governor George Hart

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Monthly Message from your District Governor

Hello to the Lions of District 33-S:

This weekend we had the best Mid-winter ever and it is all because of Lions like you.

I hope you all had a chance to visit with ID Richard Chaffin and Lion Debbie. I felt that ID Richard gave a very inspirational talk on Saturday Night. I realize that as a team we have the greatest District in Massachusetts. My congratulations go out to the three Presidential award recipients. Once again Joan and I wish to thank you for making this weekend an exciting fun filled time for all.

Please remember that we still have a chance to have fun at our State Convention. Keeping the best for last do not forget about the International Convention the end of June, It promises to be a great time. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS IF YOU CAN JOIN US IN BOSTON WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO WORK BESIDE YOU.

Not above you, not beneath you, but with you

District Governor

George Hart

February 4^th Somerset Lions Club

Somerset Lions Club

Presents

“An Evening of Comedy”

Featuring Rob Weinstein

With 2 opening acts

Saturday, March 4^th 2006 at 8:00 pm

Amvets Hall – Brayton Avenue, Somerset

Donation $10.00 per person

SPAGHETTI DINNER

BEFORE THE SHOW

Same location – 6:30 pm

Donation $10.00

For tickets, visit Auclairs Market on County Street in Somerset or

Call Lion Terry Berard at 508-679-0871 or e mail tefsb@aol.com

Tickets will be available at the door

February 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, and 25^th So Attleboro Lions Club

Weekly MEAT RAFFLE

The South Attleboro Lions Club will be again holding their MEAT RAFFLE every Saturday until May 1^st, at the American Legion Post 312 on Newport Ave (Rte 123) in South Attleboro, from 2:30 pm until 4 pm.

This program has funded scholarships for many years. Everyone is invited. The odds are great and the meat is all top grades.

February 5^th Middleboro Lions Club

MIDDLEBORO MONTHLY BREAKFAST

The MONTHLY BREAKFAST will be 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.

SPECIAL THANK YOU!

The Committee for the District 33S Mid Winter Conference want to THANK ALL that attended and remind you to make sure you sign up early next year. Over 40 rooms have already been spoken for and all the hospitality rooms are gone.

February 11^th So Attleboro Village Lions Club

COUNTRY-WESTERN DANCE

The So. Attleboro Village Lions Club will be holding a Country-Western Dance on Saturday, February 11^th from 7 pm to 11 pm. The dance will be held at the North Attleboro VFW hall located at 50 Jefferson Street. Live music will be played by Country Stampede with the Anne Marie Collins Band.

Included in the admission charge of $7.00 are snacks and coffee. There will be door prizes and raffles will be held during the evening.

For more information or for tickets call Gladys Johnson at 508-695-6839 or Pat Allard at 508-399-7984. All proceeds to be donated to Joslin Diabetes Research Center.

February Greater Dartmouth Lions Club

Originator of Operation Shoe Box

See addendum to Cabinet Advisory Meeting February 20th

SHARE PROGRAM

Greater Dartmouth Lions sponsor the SHARE PROGRAM once a month. They have been doing a great job and serve about 40 people a month.

Now through the month of April E Bridgewater Lions Club

Be An

East Bridgewater Lions

Daily Winner

HOW TO PLAY

1. Match the first three numbers (in exact order) from the daily numbers game.

2. Ticket is valid for the month of April 2006

3. One winner of $50.00 each day. You are eligible to win more than once during the month.

4. All winners will be notified by mail

Donation $5.00

All proceeds benefit E Bridgewater Lions Charities

For tickets contact Lion Tina Erickson, Chairperson 781-447-4739

February 18^th

The South Attleboro Lions Club

TEXAS HOLD 'EM

Saturday February 18, 2006

The South Attleboro Lions Club will hold a Texas Hold 'em on February 18, 2006 at the Moose Cabin on 220 O'Neil Boulevard in Attleboro.  First hand to be dealt at 7:00 pm   sharp. First prize $1,000.00.  Second prize $500.00. (Based on 100 entrants).  Entry fee is $50.00 per person. For more Information call Roger at 1-774-644-0095 or E-mail Roger at LionRoger@aol.com   Food and beverages available all evening.

February 19^th Berkley Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST

“In the Lions Den”

As always, the Berkley Lions Club will be cooking up a great breakfast in our own “Lions Den” from 7 am until 11 am at the Olde Town Hall on the Berkley Common.

Each breakfast is individually cooked to your specifications. Lions from as far away as Plymouth have been know to drop by, so join us for a great breakfast and lots of fun.

Berkley’s Operation Shoe Box and Beyond!

The Berkley Lions will again be asking our wonderful generous residents of Berkley to support our troops and drop off donations during the February Breakfast. The Club will be passing out flyers at the recycle center and posting flyers in the Town Hall and Businesses in the area.

February 19^th Lakeville Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST

Monthly breakfast every third Sunday. Order from our menu like the Lion Tamer, Pancakes, Eggs, and French toast or from our Special Menu.

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

February 20^th

LIONS DISTRICT 33S CABINET ADVISORY MEETING

Theme: Hearts and Flowers

Come wearing your most outrageous Valentine outfit!

Monday, February 20th

6 to 7 pm Cocktails 7 pm Meeting Opening

Holy Ghost Hall

545 Middleboro Ave., E Taunton, MA

Please bring:

1. A gift for our troops or make a

Donation for postage and

2. Your eyeglass donations for Sri Lanka

Come support our District Governor!

Chicken Dinner with salad, mashed potatoes, vegetable, and dessert

(Diabetic dessert also available)

$11.00 Per Person

RSVP Deadline February 16^th.

Make checks payable to District 33S and mail to

CST Joe Rizzo

PO Box 1077

Hanover MA 02339

781-826-3618 or e mail Cindyriz@mindspring.com

We need an accurate count for the meal so there will be no exceptions after the deadline. If you are not able to respond until after the deadline, you are more than welcome to join us for the meeting. However, we cannot guarantee there will be any meals available. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

District 33S OPERATION SHOE BOX AND BEYOND!!!!

Yes, we are still putting together shoe boxes for our wonderful troops. You have the option of sending a box or two from your own club or donating items again at the Cabinet Advisory Meeting this month and we will put them together for you. Our dream is to keep this operation going until the last one comes home.

Also, if you have addresses of someone over seas, please forward along and they will receive one of our many shoe boxes.

Remember, postage is a real cost for this project, donations for the boxes come easy. If you would like to donate monies for postage to help send these shoe boxes off, please make your check payable to the Greater Dartmouth Lions Club and mail to President Enid Silva, 3 Bonneau Ct. Rd., N Dartmouth.

We are asking each club to consider donating one box of items requested for soldiers. If your club decides to undertake this project, please send the items to:

Captain Rodney McCutcheon

18 FA BDE

OIF 05-07

Camp Speicher

APO, AE 09396

God Bless America and our men and women defending us all

Thank you

Enid Silva, President Greater Dartmouth Lions Club

Barbara Otto, President Berkley Lions Club

CST Joe Rizzo, Hanover Lions Club

Reminder

New England Lions 4^th Annual

LCIF Dinner

February 25, 2006

$40.00 Per Person

Choice of Chicken or Beef

Crown Plaza Hotel, Nashua, NH PDG Ed Lecius, Dinner Chair

Dinner Reservations Contact:

PDG Gary Rodgers

16 Mountain View Drive

Hudson NH 03051

ADVANCE PEEK AT MARCH FUNDRAISERS

March 4, 2006 S Attleboro Lions Club

MARCH 4, 2006

SOUTH ATTLEBORO LIONS CLUB

CELEBRATES 40 YEARS of SERVING

The South Attleboro Lions Club will be celebrating its 40^th Anniversary on the evening of Saturday March 4^th 2006 at the Moose Cabin on O’Neil Blvd. in Attleboro. Cocktails and reminiscing will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and Dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 per person. For tickets or information contact: PDG Don Leedham by E-mail at LionDon65@comcast.net or ZC Dave Barbour by E-mail at Dbarbour1@aol.com

If you have any history or good stories that might be worth sharing please send them to Mike Sumner at LionsMike@aol.com

Multiple District 33

VANITY LICENSE PLACES

Have you signed up yet ? ---- Why Not ?

We need 1500 plate applications before the Registry of Motor Vehicles will make your new LIONS plates. The LIONS PLATE will help in getting public recognition, which we’ve lacked over the years past. You can purchase a VANITY LIONS PLATE for only $40.00, but if you want a low number (1-1000) it will cost a tax deductible, $140.00, which includes a $100.00 donation to MLERFI. I believe this $100 is a one time charge.

For more information and/or an application contact:

Lion Gary Saccocia, 680 Crescent St, E. Bridgewater, MA 02333 - 508-378-7173 or you can e mail Gary at Rgsacc@comcast.net

March 10^th Multiple District 33 Lions

EMERGING LEADERS WORKSHOP

Our annual Emerging Leaders Workshop will be held March 10 through 12, 2006, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Clara Barton Camp in South Oxford, Massachusetts.

This workshop is for Lions who are current leaders and wish to update their skills, those who are looking to become leaders, or a Lion (designated by their District Governor) who wishes to learn more about being a successful leader. The skills learned in this workshop can be applied to everyday life and job environments.

There is a small charge for the workshop. The Program will start on Friday Evening with a light dinner and the first session - Listening. Overnight accommodations are provided at the Clara Barton Camp.

More information will follow, as we get closer to the date. Please put this important date on your calendars.

Thank you for your support

Yours in Lionism, MD 33 Leadership Committee

March 25th Dighton & Dighton Dandilions

St Pat’s Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Information to follow in the March Calendar of Events Newsletter

March 15^th Berkley Lions Club

CORN BEEF ‘N CABBAGE DINNER

Wednesday, March 15^th

Berkley American Legion, Rte 79, Myricks Street, Berkley

$12.00 per person

Social 6 pm / Dinner 7 pm

Only 100 Tickets to be sold!!!

Tickets must be purchased in advance! They will NOT be sold at the door!

For Tickets Call

Lion Clint Bjornson at 508-880-8828

Lion Barbara Otto 508-822-3833

or any Lion Club Member

RSVP By March 7^th

Make check payable to the Berkley Lions Club

Mail to 2 N Main Street, Berkley MA 02779

March 18^th Norton Community Lions Club

INDOOR RUMMAGE/YARD SALE

Norton Community Lions Club is having an Indoor Rummage/yard sale on March 18^th from 9 am until 1 pm. The sale will be located at the Norton American Legion, 85 E Main Street, Norton, MA.

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Tables available for $10.00 each. Contact April Burgio, President at 508-223-1467 or e mail Cathy Lavoie, Secretary at Redandread@aol.com

March 19^th District 33S

SPRING BOWLING TOURNAMENT

The South Attleboro Lions Club is once again sponsoring the Annual District 33S Bowling Tournament. All Proceeds are donated to a District Project or Committee. Past recipients have been our District’s Hearing Foundation, Eyemobile, Walk-A-Long Administration Fund, and Camp Kyle Diabetes Camp. Come join us for an afternoon of fun; your team could be this year’s champions.

Sunday, March 19^th, 2006

Only one Session! 1:00 pm

Taunton 10 Pin, Rte 44, Taunton, MA

$22.00/Person – 4 Members Per Team

Teams MUST be Sponsored by a Lions Club (need not be Lions)

RSVP by March 6^th

:

Make Checks Payable to S Attleboro Lions Club

along with your Team Members Names

MAIL TO:

S Attleboro Lions, PO Box 3254, S Attleboro, MA 02703

Questions? Please Contact:

Andy Charpentier 508-243-3201 or Ray Hebert 508-699-3883

Reserve Early…Space Limited!

ATTENTION All Lions

CONVENTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE

http://www.intconvmd33-2006.com

MD33 HOME OF THE

89th LIONS CLUBS

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

June 30 thru July 4^th 2006

This is our District 33S site

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

which LINKS to the

MD33  Official International Convention website

Please, volunteer your Lion skills, over 186 countries will be participating from all over the world. What a wonderful opportunity for the Lions in District 33S and all the Lions in Multiple District 33 to show them how the Lions in Massachusetts accomplish so much.

Truly “WE SERVE”

        Yours in Lionism, Barbara Otto

GREATER BRIDGEWATER LEO CLUB

ON GOING FUNDRAISERS

Our on going fund raisers still include collecting ink/toner cartridges, (Charity) selling Hilliard’s Chocolate Bars, (Charity) and selling the Greater Bridgewater Leo Club Pins (Admin) which are $3.00 each.

Multiple District 33

GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT

30,000 pairs of eye glasses

Yes! We are still collecting eye glasses

Zone Chairman Norm McMann from Dighton has volunteered to lead this project and will store the glasses in Dighton until they are ready to be shipped. Please pack your collected eye glasses without the cases in boxes with a count marked on the outside if possible. This is a District 33S Project and we need 15000 + glasses collected.

Regional Chairs and Zone Chairs are still collecting glasses during their regular visits to the clubs

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

May 5^th 6^th 7^th

78^th Annual State Convention - Massachusetts Lions

Multiple District 33

Sturbridge Host Hotel

386 Main St, Sturbridge, MA

EXTRA SPECIAL NOTE:

With the upcoming International Convention to be held in Boston, there will be special meetings for the volunteers during the State Convention weekend in Sturbridge. Due to the anticipated large turnout for the convention, please get your forms in as early as possible, as rooms are sure to sell out fast!

Flyers have been mailed to all the club in the District with more information

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 March Calendar of Events Newsletter. The DEADLINE is February 20^th.

Any comments, suggestions, etc. is always welcome.