Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33 S

January 2007

Calendar of Events e mail Newsletter

With District Governor Armand “Skip” Becotte

“Brighton The Path By Sharing The Flame”

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Monthly Message from your District Governor

Hello everyone and welcome to 2007.

I hope the holidays were kind to all of you and the New Year is a healthy and prosperous one.

As I mentioned in my previous address the lions emblem is significant of this lionistic year. The lions head that looks back exemplifies our looking back on the last six months and the pride that we share in our achievements and successes. But, the lions head that looks forward reminds us of the work we have ahead of us for our final six months.

I am so proud of all of you for the fine work you have done but, I am asking all of you …lets role up our sleeves and finish our year the way District 33-S is famous for. Hard work and cooperation will once again make our District the finest in Massachusetts..

Obviously our next big push is the Mid-Winter Convention. On Jan 12th 13th and 14^th we will once again come together in the true spirit of lionism to share ideas on helping those less fortunate as well as renewing old friendships and establishing new ones.

CST/PDG Don and I are looking forward to continuing our visitations to the clubs. We feel we are getting our message out to you that the district is here to serve you and not the other way around.

I would like to remind anyone who wishes to run for VDG that they have to get a letter of endorsement from their club and submit it to PDG Paul Schleicher at the Mid-Winter for your candidacy can be announced.

Thanks for everything you have done for us and see you at the Mid-Winter

Yours in lionism

District Governor Armand “Skip” Becotte

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS

A Hugh Success!

DONATIONS FOR OUR TROOPS

FROM DISTRICT 33S

Message from VDG Joe Rizzo:

Thanks to all the Lions of District 33S who supported our collection of items for the Troops of the 101st Field Artilery Division assigned to Bagdad Iraq.  As noted earlier, most of the 158 men and women are from the local towns of District 33S and assigned to the Brockton and Fall River Batteries and it was a great way to demonstrate our appreciation and support for what they are doing on behalf of the American people.  In all cash donations made were sufficient to cover the mailing of 37 boxes of items.  At least 4 to 5 of the boxes weighed about 50 lbs.  The items were boxed during the first week of December and mailed on the 6th.  On the 17th of December, I received an e-mail from Captain Nathan Wilder, notifying us of the arrival of our donations.  The following is his from his e-mail:

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Boxes upon boxes have been pouring in from the Lions. I’m not sure how many we have received over the last two days, but there are many books, pens, Stationary, candies, chips / crackers, toiletries, batteries...

Thank you for the spectacular show of support and generosity. I'll be sending out some photos for you to share with all the great folks that have helped to make this happen.

Thanks,

Nathan

January 2007 Somerset Lions Club

2007 CASH CALENDAR

The Somerset Lions will be selling a Cash Calendar for the month of January 2007.

The cost is only $5.00 and you can win more than once. Tickets are

available at Auclair’s Market or you can e mail Secretary Teresa Berard

at tefsb@aol.com . Drawing begins January 1^st. Good Luck!

January 2007 Norton Community Lions Club

JANUARY 2007 GIFT CALENDARS

The Norton Community Lions will be selling January Gift Calendars.

Purchase a Calendar for $10.00 and be eligible to win a gift everyday in January. After being drawn, names will go back into the drawing for another drawing. This calendar could make a great Christmas Gift or Stocking Stuffer. For information or to purchase a calendar, Contact: Tammy Morrissey at tmorrissey@sensata.com

or Linda Winship at lindawinship@comcast.net.

January 2007 Plymouth Lions Club

JANUARY 2007 HOLIDAY GIFT CALENDAR CARDS

As the recipient of this Holiday Gift Calendar Card you now have the opportunity to win cash prizes totaling:

$2150.00 – 31 chances to win

Cash prizes awarded each day in the month of January. Winners drawn on Thursday evenings at the Plymouth Lions Club meeting. All proceeds will directly benefit Lions Eye Research and community charities.

January 6^th District 33S

PAST PRESIDENTS CLUB

& EYE MOBILE SCHOOLING

The Past President Club Board of Directors will be meeting on Saturday January 6, 2007, at the Lakeville Lions Club at 10:00 AM. If you are on the Board Directors Please contact Lion Dave at 1-508-947-2675  E-mail lion_zc_dave@yahool.com for a head count. We will also be having a meeting at the MID-WINTER CONVENTION.

Past President  Dave

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION

OF A DIFFERENT KIND!

As Americans we need to remember our military heroes who are recuperating from wounds sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan. It would be really nice if you got into the habit of sending a card or letter to let them know you are thinking of them and appreciate their sacrifices for our freedom. Your act of kindness will be greatly appreciated. Here’s the address.

A Recovering American Soldier

c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 George Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20307-5001

January 12-13-14, 2007

DISTRICT 33S MID-WINTER CONFERENCE

“Theme Roaring 20’s / Al Capone Era

Dance on Friday Evening, January 12^th, 2007

Prepare yourself for a fun filled weekend with lots of surprises.

The Taunton Lions will be sponsoring the Belly Flop Contest on Saturday afternoon, poolside at the Mid Winter. Anyone wishing to join in the fun and can get some pledges for Mass Lions Eye Research will receive that amount in the name of the club.

MID WINTER ROOMS

LAST CHANCE

Reminder, there are only 3 rooms left at the hotel and will be held only until January 9th.  We need to sell out so that and keep the whole hotel for the Lions.

Contact Kathy Amaral at 508-252-3824 or (E) momakath@ail.com

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

All club donations will be collected all weekend

and will be announced on Sunday at the Candidates Brunch.

January 23^rd Bridgewater Academy Lions Club

ANNUAL TWINNING

The Bridgewater Academy Lions Annual Twinning will be held on January 23rd, at the Portuguese Holy Ghost. (6 PM for cocktails, dinner at 6:30 PM) where we will dine on *Prime Rib* (or Baked Chicken), Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Butternut Squash, Italian Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Rolls w/butter, coffee/tea. There will also be an all you can eat *Strawberry Shortcake*.

Entertainment for the twinning will be hypnotist Fran Cloutier. Tickets are $17 in advance, and $20 for pay at the door. Make check payable to “Bridgewater Academy Lions” and mail to Paula Lehtola at PO Box 712 Bridgewater 02324. Please try and buy your tickets in advance so that we can better figure servings and seating.

See you there! Tickets available at the Mid Winter Also!

January 26^th Fall River Carousel Lions Club

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

The Fall River Carousel Lions will be sponsoring a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament on Friday, January 26th at the Venus De Milo, 75 GAR Highway (Rt. 6) in Swansea.  Registration ($50.00) begins at 6 PM and the tournament at 7 PM.  First prize will be a minimum of $1,000.00.  In addition there will be a 50/50 raffle.  There is a $50 buy-in.  Pre-registration forms may be obtained from Club Board members listed in the District Directory.  All players must be at least twenty-one years old.  Register soon before you start receiving all those nasty Christmas credit card bills. 

January 28^th Easton Lions Club

ANNUAL EASTON LIONS CLUB TV AUCTION

The Easton Lions would like everyone to know that we have a really big event coming up at the end of January! It is the 21st annual Easton Lions Club TV Auction, which will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2007.  This will be broadcast live on local cable channel 9, to the residents of Easton.  The auction is a fun 6 hour live event involving the entire Easton community.  This is a major fund raising event for our club, allowing the Easton Lions Club to support the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research fund as well as a wide variety of community initiatives.

Any other clubs and or individual Lions interested in either participating and or donating items for auction may contact Mark Vinocoor at mvinoco98@yahoo.com, any donated item will be greatly appreciated.

PLEASE VISIT YOUR DISTRICT 33S WEB SIGHT

http://lions-33s.org

Important Message from:

Jimmy M. Ross International President Lions Clubs International

Dear Lions:

The coming year will be a very special one for Lions Clubs International.  Lions from all over the world are invited to "come home to Chicago" for our 90th International Convention in July.  There will be many other celebrations and events marking our 90th anniversary beginning with a special feature in an upcoming issue of The LION magazine.  Information on other events will be available throughout the year at www.lionsclubs.org.

Other parts of our association family will be celebrating significant milestones as well.  This year will mark the 50th anniversary of Leo clubs, the 20th anniversary of the Peace Poster contest and the 20^th anniversary of women's participation as Lions club members.  These anniversaries will also be featured in The LION magazine and on the Lions Clubs International Web site.

While we will be taking special note of the past in this year of anniversaries, we will also be moving ahead with the new paradigm for our organization.  As part of this new paradigm, we are focusing membership extension efforts on "target markets" that are underrepresented in the association.  Urban populations and the "baby boomer" generation are two important examples.

But perhaps the most important group we can reach out to is young people.  It should be obvious to everyone that the youth of our communities will be the Lions club members of the future.  That is why I am asking all Lions clubs throughout the world to consider sponsoring a Leo club.

The association is placing great importance on Leo clubs in their 50^th anniversary year.  In a letter to all Leo Club members throughout the world http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/youth_leo_convention.shtml) I have invited them to come to Chicago and participate in a special Global Leo Conference during our International Convention.  I believe that knowing that Lions Clubs International is dedicated to providing activities and programs that are specially tailored to young people will energize existing Leo clubs and be a powerful motivation for the formation of new ones.

I hope that your club will also place great importance on Leos in the coming year.  The month of April has been designated as Leo Awareness Month.  I strongly urge you to show your members and your communities what young people can accomplish by joining with a Leo club in your area for a special service project in April.

You have my best wishes during this holiday season and for a joyful, service-filled new year.

Sincerely,

Jimmy M. Ross
International President
Lions Clubs International

UP COMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS- 2007

February 9^th Barnstable Yarmouth Lions Club

The Barnstable Yarmouth Lions Club presents

WINE & CHOCOLATE

A tasting event to benefit the Thailand Eye Project

Friday, February 9, 2007

6 – 8 pm.

$20.00 per person

at The Wine List, 65 Independence Drive, Hyannis

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 BY Lions, 30 Ansel Hallet Road, W Yarmouth, 02673.

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 24^th, 2007

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 ASHOK MEHTA

NOTICES AND DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLUBS IN

MASS DISTRICT 33

LONG RANGE PLANNING

2007 ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB

ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB 50^th ANNIVERSARY

DESTINATION: 1^st two days at sea

St Martin, 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 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).

June 2^nd Provincetown Lions Club

75^th ANNIVERSARY

The Provincetown Lions Club will be celebrating their 75^th Anniversary on June 2, 2007.  We don’t have a lot of the details worked out yet but we do know that ID L. Doug Sime will be the featured speaker and it will be held at the Eastham Four Points Sheraton Hotel. 

More information will follow as soon as plans are finalized.

Steven M. Garran, CPA

3 Main Street, Unit 19

Eastham, MA 02642

Tel:  508-255-8380 Fax: 508-255-1445 www.garrancpa.com

October 13^th, 2007 SAVE THE DATE!!!

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, October 13th, 2007 at White’s Restaurant in Westport, MA. Rooms are available at the Hampton Inn right next door on the same property. A special rate and block of rooms have been set aside for us. More information will be forthcoming but wanted everyone in Multiple District 33 to mark their calendar and plan to attend this special event to honor ID Doug and Vale. Please call committee chairmen PDG, PCC, Carl Munroe 508-675-7399 or PP Arnie Lett

508-394-0757 if you have any questions or need further 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 February Calendar of Events Newsletter. The DEADLINE is January 20, 2007

Any comments, suggestions, etc. are always welcome.

Happy New Year To All!