Lions
Club International
February 2007
Calendar of Events E- mail Newsletter
With District Governor Armand “Skip”
Becotte
“
Sharing The Flame”
Please
print this newsletter out to share with your members
Monthly Message from your
District Governor
Hello everyone and welcome to the
second half surge.
I trust
you all survived the mid winter convention.
Sincerer thank you to all the clubs who submitted there fist half
donations. Thanks to all of you we
raised over 100,000 thousand dollars for eye research alone in our first six
months…GREAT JOB To those clubs who have not yet submitted
their donations we are looking forward to hearing from you before the state
convention.
Those of
you who were at the mid winter banquet heard me announce project 54/54. In our continuing efforts to support our
troops we are once again returning to operation shoe box. We need 54 shoe boxes of items (see attached
list below) in 54 days starting Feb 1st.
Colonel Sellars of the Army National Guard welcomed the importance of
this project to our troops in
e mailed shortly once
it’s finalized, so start collecting now for our boys and girls!
As
always, VDG Joe Rizzo, CST/PDG Don Hebert, and I wish to thank you for all your
hard work in helping those less fortunate.
We are looking forward to our remaining visitations and meeting with all
of you the second half of this lionistic year.
Yours in Lionism
District Governor Armand “Skip” Becotte Happy Valentines Day
OPERATION
shoe box
54/54
DISTRICT 33S
SHARING THE SPIRIT
LIST OF ITEMS REQUESTED FOR
SOLDIERS
AA
Batteries Paperback
Books
Athlete’s
Foot Cream or Spray Pencils
and Pens (black ink only)
Baby
Wipes (unscented, refill packs) Playing
Cards
Bandanas Plastic
Containers with Lids
Paperback Books Powdered
Drink Mix (single serve Packets)
Chap
sticks Q-Tips
Chewing
Gum Razors
(disposable)
Coffee
(ground) Shampoo
& Conditioners (trial size)
Coffee
Mugs (travel size) Shaving
Cream (travel size)
Deodorant
(sample size) Soap
Duct Tape Socks
(wool/cotton blend or 100% wool:
DVD’s
(used) black
& white; size 10-13
Envelopes Soup
(single serving)
Hand Body
Lotion (unscented) Stationery
& Stamps
Hand
Sanitizer (travel size) Sunscreen
Handkerchiefs Surge
Protectors
Hot
Chocolate (single serve packets) Tea
Bags
Lens
Cleaner for Glasses Throat
Lozenges
Lip Balm Tissues
(travel size)
Magazines Toothbrushes
Mouse
Pads Toothpaste
(sample size)
Munchies:
Cereal Bars, Gum, Mints, Variety
of Shoe Inserts
Hard Candies, Protein Bars, Word Puzzle Magazines
Trail Mix, Snacks that are Writing Pads
Non-Perishable & Non-Crushable
*Number one request by troops are Handi-wipes
As stated by Colonel Sellars at
the Mid Winter Conference
*Other items requested: Backwoods Brand Cigars, Chewing Tobacco, Jollie Ranchers Hard Candies, Pringles Potato Chips,
Snickers and Rice Krispie Bars. PRE-PAID AT&T CARDS. Hand Held Games with extra Batteries are
always appreciated.
If you know of someone in the service, family, friend, neighbor please send their address to Vice District Governor Joe Rizzo at cindyriz@mindspring.com or Barbara Otto at lionbotto@aol.com so that they can be placed on the list to receive one of our Shoe Boxes
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS!
“Send
A Valentine Letter or Card Please”
As
Americans we need to remember our military heroes who are recuperating from wounds
sustained in
A Recovering American
Soldier
c/o
FEBRUARY FUNDRAISERS
February 9th
The
WINE & CHOCOLATE
A tasting event to benefit the Thailand Eye Project
$20.00 per person
At The Wine List,
Please reserve your tickets
promptly; there are a limited number of tickets available. Payment
is required in advance. Make check
payable to Barnstable Yarmouth Lions Club and mail to: Jane
Walsh, Barnstable-Yarmouth Lions Club,
Tickets will be held at the door or mailed to you if you submit a self addressed and stamped envelope. For questions, please call Jane Walsh at 508-534-6083.
February 14th
Open House-Great Speaker
On
February 17th
Saturday February 17th
Moose Cabin -
Restaurant is between
the
Top Prize - $1000.00
10 Winners in all
Contact Lion Roger at LionRoger@aol.com
This event has not sold out so good chance of getting in even at the
last minute.
THE
CORDIALLY EXTENDS A SPECIAL INVITATION TO
ALL
TO JOIN IN
“AN EVENING TO BENEFIT LCIF”
WITH
PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
LION ASHOK MEHTA
NOTICES
AND DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLUBS IN
MASSACHUSETTS
DISTRICT 33
February 24th So
King Uther the Lionhearted and Queen Raven
Cordially invite your presence to attend:
A MERRY MEDIEVAL WEDDING
A Comedy and a Tragedy
The Prince Dracos will marry the Princes Rhiannon on the
Twenty-Fourth
of February 2007 from
Tickets to this event are $30.00 and include the fine entertainers of
Swords, Songs and Moor, Inc.,
the talented minstrels Bonehead and a full dinner.
This blessed event will be held at:
Please RSVP by February 17th
Limited Seating for this fund raising event
Please contact the Lady Raven at 508-369-9140 or
the
For more information or to Purchase Tickets or Purchase your Tickets online at our web site: www.swordsandsongs.com
February 26th District
33-S
CABINET ADVISORY MEETING
Holy Ghost Hall-E
Attitude Adjustment
Dinner
$11.00 A Person
Baked Stuffed Boneless Chicken Dinner, Salad and Dessert
RSVP by February 21st
*To be sure a diner is available please make your reservations in
early
E-mail reservations to CST/PDG Don Hebert @ LionDHebert@aol.com
or mail check payable to District 33S to:
:
CST/PDG Don Hebert
UP COMING FUNDRAISERS
March 14th
ST PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
American Legion Post 121
Rte 79,
$15.00 per Person
Advanced Tickets Only
Limited to 90 People
50/50 Raffle – Prize Raffle
Contact Lion Barb Otto at lionbotto@aol.com for tickets or call 508-822-3833
or Lion Clint Bjornson at 508-824-2282
March 18th
District 33S
SPRING BOWLING TOURNAMENT
The South Attleboro Lions Club is once again sponsoring the
annual District 33S Spring Bowling Tournament.
It will be held at
An application along with a copy of this letter is being sent to all the clubs. If you have any questions, please call Lion Andy Charpentier at 401-356-4742 or 401-225-1794, or Zone Chairman Mike Olson at 508-243-5520. Please reserve early, as we are limited to twenty-four teams this year.
Yours in Lionism,
Lion Andy Charpentier, Co-Chairman
April 22nd
50th ANNIVERSARY CRUISE
DATE:
COST: Inside room; $790.59 per person (level k)
Unobstructed Window; $995.59 (level d)
Balcony; $1115.59/person (level bc). Mini suite (living room, bedroom, balcony); $1320.59 per person (level ac). You will also need to add transfer cost of $10 per 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 per 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).
April 28th So
Bus
trip to
Pat Bonneau
Publicity Chairperson
April 27, 28, and 29th
79th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
Massachusetts
Lions Multiple District 33
Sheraton Nashua Hotel
-
Friday:
Key and Life Member Banquet with a
Western Theme – come dressed
Flag Ceremony
Hospitality Rooms
Saturday:
Business Meeting
Decide where the 2009 convention will be held
Speech Contest
District Governor’s Banquet with guest speaker
International Director William C. (Bill) Hansen. and
his wife, Lion Carole
Hospitality rooms
Sunday:
Necrology Service
District Meetings
Election of Vice Governors and Governors
DG-Elect and VDG-Elect Luncheon
Announcement of Best Clubs in the State
A flyer and forms are being sent to Club Officers and District Leaders. Share the information so that all Lions have an opportunity to join us for this outstanding weekend. Contact any of the committee members for further information.
April 28th
The concert date is all set and the work has begun. It will be held on April 28th at the Abington VFW. Watch the newsletter for more information.
PLEASE VISIT YOUR DISTRICT 33S WEB SITE
Message from your International
President Jimmy Ross
Dear Club Officer, A year of opportunity for your club
Last year was an exciting year, especially for our service in Campaign
SightFirst II (CSFII). When I think of what lies ahead for Lions in 2007, all I
see is opportunity and countless ways our service will touch lives.
This January, as we look to the New Year, one full of possibility,
I ask for your personal support for CSFII.
Saving sight is personal to Lions, and we have no better way to do it
than through SightFirst. It is how we,
as individuals and as an organization, have saved or
restored the sight of tens of millions of people. "We serve" through
our SightFirst program.
SightFirst is Lions' calling card. I have seen firsthand the value and
gratitude people feel when they receive the gift of sight. Among our many
contributions and services to the world, SightFirst is the one that makes the
largest impact.
We enter 2007 with a healthy to-do list for CSFII. We have raised more than US $60 million for
CSFII to continue our SightFirst program, but we need to raise another US $90
million to reach our minimum goal of US $150 million and save the sight of 37
million people.
To keep our focus on CSFII, I want to suggest we use our collective Lion Power
for an ambitious goal. I challenge you to join me in the pursuit of more than
US $90 million raised by our 90th Anniversary at the International Convention,
in Chicago (USA), this July.
We reached many milestones in
our first year of fund raising for CSFII, but reaching more than US $90 million
by our 90th anniversary will be a true homecoming for our association. Rallying
all Lions around this target will put us in a prime position to soar past our
minimum goal and even reach our challenge goal of US $200 million, Lions'
"Vision for All."
As Lions, we give the gift of sight and a world of opportunity by continuing
SightFirst, our very best program. CSFII is an opportunity that starts with you
and your club this month, so shoot for the stars. Remember, it is you and your
fellow club members who will make the difference.
The stakes are very
high. The sight of 37 million people can
be saved through your service as "Knights of the Blind." This year,
you and your Lions club determine how we will fulfill our ultimate New Year's
resolution, to save sight and achieve success for CSFII in 2007.
President Ross' Rally: "US $90 million by our 90th Anniversary"
Sincerely
Jimmy M. Ross, International President
Month of April
DAILY NUMBER RAFFLE
The E Bridgewater Lions Club is pleased to announce our
Daily Number Raffle for the month of April 2007. Letters, along with 5 tickets have been sent
out to the individual clubs in the District.
Our goal is like yours, to raise funds for our local Lion Charities, and
have fun at the same time. 
Each
ticket is a $5.00 donation. You could
win more than once during the month of April 2007. Buy one for yourself or for
your club.
Tina Erickson, Chairperson
781-447-4739
2007
Mid-Winter Fun
LONG RANGE PLANNING
June 2nd
75th ANNIVERSARY
The Provincetown Lions Club will
be celebrating their 75th Anniversary on
More
information will follow as soon as plans are finalized.
Steven M. Garran, CPA
Tel: 508-255-8380 Fax:
508-255-1445 www.garrancpa.com
TESTIMONIAL FOR OUR
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR DOUG SIME AND VALE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! A gala evening testimonial
is being planned for our International Director L. Doug Sime and Vale. Saturday,
508-394-0757 if you have any questions or need further information.
Yours in Lionism,
Barbara
Otto,
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
Happy Valentines Day To All!