Lions Club
International
January 2008
Calendar of Events E- mail Newsletter
With District
Governor Joe Rizzo
“CHALLENGE TO CHANGE”
Please print out a copy for those in your
club without a computer, Thanks
DISTRICT GOVERNOR JOE’S
JANUARY MESSAGE
Happy New Year to all! I hope you have had a very happy and joyous Christmas and wish to extend my best wishes for the New Year.
Attending the District 33-S Christmas party for our very special children and their families on December 8th began the Christmas season for me as I witnessed the Lions reaching out to give and care for others. I extend my sincere appreciation to Debbie Mascuilli and all of the Lions who helped in providing such a joyful celebration for our children. Santa was very well received by the children and the adults too.
Cynthia and I also had another very special event on
December 12th when we attended the Fall River Lions luncheon for 377
people comprised of special children, their parents, and teachers from the
There were many district Lions events during the Christmas season that were community-based, such as “Santa Claus Comes to Town”, “Breakfast with Santa”, meals for the Seniors, and food baskets for those in need. As I attended the various events during the month of December, I thought of the honor we have in being a Lion.
As we begin a new calendar year, we note that we are almost half-way through the Lions year. At this time I want to thank you for the work you have done in support District 33-S initiatives – Walk-A-Long, Carnation Days, Pennies for Sight, the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Speech Contest, troop donations, and eyeglass donations for the Sri Lanka Project, and our mid winter conference.
Looking forward, there will be continued emphasis on eye research through Mass Lions Eye Research donations and Campaign Sight First II which addresses preventable blindness. The Lions of District 33-S have never failed to meet the challenge and it is a challenge that offers the gift of sight for millions. Similarly, our gift of sight through eyeglass collections through the Sri Lanka project is targeted for a May completion date as well as completing a joint project for eyeglasses to Peru with Rotary International.
It is also a time for each club to reflect upon what has been done thus far and to review its plans for the remainder of the year.
· Do these plans indicate this year’s theme, “Challenge to Change?”
· Do these plans need to be revised before proceeding to put them into action?
· Are there new ideas that we want to add to or substitute in our plans?
· Have we met the goal of adding one new member to our club?
· Are we making our meetings interesting for our members through:
- motivating programs?
- timely topics?
- reasonable meeting time limits?
· Are our members actively participating in fund raisers?
· Are our actions/activities relevant to the community?
· Are we informing others of what Lions do and how we are contribute to the community?
As we embark upon this New Year, let us go forward with initiatives that meet community needs, needs that address those less fortunate than ourselves and meet our “Challenge to Change”!
Yours in Lionism,
Joe Rizzo
District Governor
INTERESTING NEWS FOR THE DISTRICT
DISTRICT 33S WEB SIGHT
Lions District 33S (
Our Web
page is now up and running with a new host and plenty (REALLY PLENTY) of
space. This is a busy time of year but I am finding time to get information up
on the page and to make some improvements to the page. We
really need to have district committee chairs send some information to replace
the pages with something other than empty pages. There are several committees
that have nothing posted on their pages, and several with old obsolete
information. Obsolete information in many cases is better than no
information at all. Several pages look
the one below.
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Contact Webmasters
Please contact me at LionsMike@aol.com
or LionsMike@verizon.net if you have any questions about how to send
information.
DISTRICT 33S EYEMOBILE
Reminder to book the EYE
For your upcoming fundraiser
Scheduler: Lion Earl Servant 781-293-6772
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:
Thank you for observing the submission deadline of 12/8/07.
CORI CHECKS
A reminder that CORI checks have now become available to all the clubs in District 33S.
The information for the CORI checks has already been provided to all the clubs. If you need more information or have questions please contact District Governor Joe Rizzo at cindyriz@mindspring.com or call 781-826-3618.
APPLICATION FOR AN INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
(Worth Repeating)
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
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,
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.
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS
Jan 1-31st
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2008
$5.00 per calendar
31 chances to win
$200.00 – one winner
$100.00 – five winners
$75.00 – eight winners
$50.00
– seventeen winners
Drawings will be held
On Thursday evenings at the
Plymouth Lions Club meeting
Any questions regarding
The Holiday Raffle Calendar may be directed to:
Paul J. Giovanetti, Chairman
508-747-0670
January
1- 31st 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.
January 11, 12, 13, 2008
DISTRICT 33S
48th MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
Theme” “Italian” – One Big Happy Family!
Radisson Hotel,
Packages must be picked up prior to 4 pm
on Saturday January 12, 2008.
Friday-Dinner Show
Saturday-Banquet
Sunday-Candidate’s Breakfast Buffet
Best of all HOSPITALITY ROOMS!
D J’s
For more info contact PDG Jim and Kathy Amaral 508-252-3834 – momakath@aol.com
YOUTH SPEECH CONTEST
PEACE POSTER CONTEST
SALES TABLES (LOVE THOSE STRAWS)
MUCH, MUCH MORE FOR LOADS OF FUN
10th ANNUAL BELLY FLOP
CONTEST
1999 – 2008
Sponsored by
The
January 13, 2008
Sunday Afternoon Poolside
Each club receives credit for funds raised by Belly Flopper. Funds must be turned in the day of the flop. All funds raised at the belly flop will be donated to Mass Lions Eye Research.
January 20th Lakeville Lions Club
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
Lakeville Lions Club
8 am until 12 noon
January 22nd
PRESENT A NIGHT AT THE
MOVIES
Dear Presidents, Secretaries, and
Friends;
Let's
keep the New Year's fun going! The Bridgewater Academy Lions Club is
having its annual Twinning Meeting on Tuesday evening January 22, 2008.
It is being held at the Polish Club on Spring Street in
What
film will be playing at 7 pm?
Need a hint?
GREASED LIGHTNIN
Pink Ladies
President Bev (Shalginewicz)
Dillon
January 26th
NO LIMIT
Saturday
January 26, 2008
The Polish Club
123 Spring Street
Registration 5:30 pm
Tournament Begins at 6:30 pm
$60 Buy-In $750 First Place (AMEX Gift Check)
Sponsored by:
To Benefit: Campaign Site First 11
For more details contact Michael Tibert @ 781-603-9546. Must be 18+ to play
January 30th
Massachusetts District 33S / Region “N”
Zones 10& 11 (All welcomed)
Winter Summit ,
2007 Region “N” Zone Training
Wednesday January
30th, 2008 6:45 – 8: 30 p.m.
Dennis Memorial Library – Intersection Old Bass River Road/Rte 6A, Dennis
“Challenge to
Change”
-What’s
happening: There is a Zone training
for all interested Lions- new and old!!!
This is the first Region N training meeting to be held in Region “N”
this year. This meeting is taking place
at the Dennis Memorial Library on January
30th meeting at 6:30 PM . We will start promptly at 6:45 PM.
Directions (See directions below).
- Agenda: The agenda for the evening is as follows:
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM – Members of the MERL Team will discuss Membership, Retention and Leadership and other topics.
7:45 - 8:30 Lion Jeopardy – Bring home the trophy to your club!!!
8:30 – A tour of our
- Raffle: There will be a 50/50 raffle run by the Dennis Harwich Lion’s. Proceeds donated to Pennies for Sight!
- Cost: Free- Please join us!! Light refreshments, coffee and pastry
More information please call Sandy Fife (fifeb@msn.com) 508-398-9472 or Randy
Cherchiglia 508-385-3431 (gypsyrjc@comcast.net) . Registration not required just come!!
Directions: If you're heading
east/west on 6, take exit 9 B and go right toward 6A. This will come out on rte 134. Go to the lights and take a left at Police
Dept. Go to the Stop sign and go right. Go to the end of this road and you will
come out to 6A. Library is on the right.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 8th
A TASTE OF
Friday February 8th, 2008
6 – 8 pm
Cost $25.00 per person
Hosted by the Wine List
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
Please reserve your tickets promptly, payment is required in advance & tickets are limited. Contact Lion Jane Walsh at jwalsh@eyeboston.com
February 8th
HUNGRY PERSON
DINNER
The East Bridgewater Lions Club is holding its annual Hungry Person Dinner on Friday February 8, 2008.
The dinner will be held at the East Bridgewater Commercial
Club, located on
Tickets are currently on sale for $100.00. The price of the ticket includes prime rib dinner for two, automatic entry into our cash prize drawings of up to $2500 and door prizes. The evening also includes entertainment by D.J. Rob Peters for the listening and dancing enjoyment of our guests. We will also take pre-paid ticket reservations at the District 33-S Mid-Winter Conference.
For more information or to order tickets, please call Lion John Lovell at 1-508-587-1332.
February 23rd District 33
The
Cordially Extends a Special Invitation To
All
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.
April 11th Rehoboth Lions Club
HELPING ALEX
Hi, I am Alex Dalpe
Alex was born on July 8, 2005 to Bill and Beth Dalpe of Rehoboth. At four months of age Alex was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome (severe Myoclonic Epilepsy in Infancy).
A form of Epilepsy so rare that fewer than 500 cases world wide are known to exist. There is no known cure for Dravet Syndrome and it is nearly impossible to control with conventional seizure medications. For additional information please review website http://idea-league.org/dravet.html. Due to the tremendous effects of Alex’s condition the Rehoboth Lions are establishing a fund raising raffle in order to help alleviate the financial burden for Alex’s family. We are enlisting the help of any organization that would like to help us sell raffle tickets. All proceeds will help defray current and future expenses for Alex.
The following prizes will be raffled off on Rehoboth Public Access Channel 9 live on April 11, 2008 at 7p.m.
One week for two at a Florida Condo, on beach, includes round trip air fare.
42” LCD HD TV
Gourmet dinner for four at your home
Francis Farm Clambake tickets
Digital Camera
Six tickets to Trinity Repertoire Theatre
Any other prizes donated will be added at the live raffle. All entrants winning small prizes will be eligible for the grand prizes.
If you would like to contribute to HELPING ALEX by purchasing a ticket please contact members of the following organizations to date: Rehoboth Lions, Rehoboth American Legion Post 302, Rehoboth FOP and Rehoboth Rescue Squad. Tickets are $10 each.
For donating a raffle prize, volunteering to sell tickets and for information please contact:
Jay Crandall 252-6878 Al St. John (401)245-9175
Earle Dias 252-6385- Business
Don Poissant 252-3998 Mike Costello (401)474-4416
John Moriarty 252-9415
John DuVally 252-3129-Business
For more information about Alex - Websites are: http://www.amiracleforalex.org/
From all of us a very grateful Thank You. The Rehoboth Lions Club.
June 23-27th 91st Annual Lions
International Convention-Thailand
Lions Share their
Cultures during Performance Festival
Talented Lions, Lionesses, and
Leos are invited to participate in the Eighth Annual Performance Festival to be
held during the 91st Annual
Lions International Convention, June 23 – 27, 2008 in
Musicians, vocalist, dancers, and other performers are invited to present a 5-10- minute performance. Each year Lions enjoy attending the Performance Festival held during the Lions International Convention. The Lions Performance Festival represents entertainment from different cultures with two hours of vocal and dance performances. Thanks to the willingness of talented Lions sharing their culture, the Lions Performance Festival is a popular event at the convention.
For full details, contact the Program Development Department at International Headquarters at” 630-571-5466. Extension 315 or programs@lionsclubs.org
July 4, 2008
Corvette Raffle