Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33 S

July 2006 Calendar of Events

e mail Newsletter

Dare To Dream

with District Governor George Hart

June 30^th through July 4^th, 2006

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Monthly Message from your District Governor

Hello to all the Lions AND Leos in District 33"S

I have never seen a year go by so fast.  Joan and I wish to thank all of the Lions and Leos in District 33'S for the pleasure of working with you in this Lionistic year 2005/2006.  As you know we all started together a long time ago and now it is time to turn over the district to a new governor. We wish to thank our Region and zone chairpersons and all of our cabinet members and especially all of the lions in the district for everything they have done this year.  You have all done an exceptional job this year and I hope you continue to support your district and your communities in the years to come. I congratulate all of the clubs for bringing in new members and hope that you all  will continue to increase our membership. It is my wish and hope that we as lions in District 33's will come to Boston
to experience the greatest convention of all times. See you all there to thank you personally.  I also would like to on behalf of Joan and myself send support and best wishes to our in coming governor DGE Skip Becotte and VDGE Joe Rizzo, lets get behind them and give them our best. Finally a very special thanks to Barbara Otto for the miracle of this great E-Mail News Letter.

NOT ABOVE YOU NOT BENEATH YOU BUT WITH YOU
God Bless DG George Hart and Lion Joan

LET’S START THE NEWSLETTER OFF WITH SOME

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION NEWS, IDEAS, AND HELPFUL HINTS

MD33 HOME OF THE

89th LIONS CLUBS

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

June 30 thru July 4^th 2006

http://www.intconvmd33-2006.com

Please visit the Official MD33 Web Sight for schedules of events and times for the International Convention. Get all the latest up to date information you will need to truly make this an unforgettable experience.

This is our own District 33S web site

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

which LINKS to the MD33 Official International Convention website

It's Official  "CRUNCH TIME"

All of the TEAM BOSTON members want to extend a heart felt thanks to all of the Lions of Multiple District 33 for your efforts in coming together to create a Volunteer Army not seen in these parts since the last revolution.

Like the Minutemen before us, we have heeded the call. We have taken vacation time, skipped school, stolen time from our busy day so that our guests will be amazed what the Lions of Massachusetts can accomplish in such a short time.

Led by PID Charles “Chuck” Kostro, who has given us so much, we have rallied to fill the breach created when Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans. In the short time we had to prepare and execute “Mission Possible”, Chuck has given up any semblance of a normal life. He has devoted untold hours and efforts to bring us to “CRUNCH TIME”.

It is now up to the rest of us to follow Chuck’s example, to make this a lasting memory, and to come to the aid of your fellow Lions. Be a Paul Revere, and get the word out that now is when we need the assistance of every Lion. If you’re at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) stop by at Command Central, room 053 lower level and see if there are any last minute needs that have to be staffed.

Sergeants-At-Arms Information

PDG John Pettis is in need for Sergeants-At-Arms for then convention center for the Plenary Sessions and during the registration and voting times.

Parade Information

PDG Lee Szagorski would like anyone that wants to help at the start of the parade route at the Hynes auditorium on Saturday 7:00 am. The first group in the parade will be assembling at 8:00 am and the last at 10:30 am. The Massachusetts Lions are the last group in the parade. We expect to kick off between 12:00-1:30 pm.

If you are at the convention on Friday June 30^th there is a volunteer meeting at 7:00 pm in room 052A in the BCEC. If you are unable to attend, no problem, we’ll see you on Saturday at the Hynes Convention Center staging area at 7:00 am. The staging area surrounds the Prudential Building.

Shuttle buses are available from the hotels, and will take you to the drop off point. Bus drop-off from the hotels is on Huntington Ave, near the Christian Science Plaza. A volunteer sign-in tent will be on Boylston Street, which is in front of the Prudential. You are asked to report to the tent at 7:00 am on July 1^st where you will receive your assignment, a volunteer T-shirt, and a Parade Marshall Hat. You will also meet your team captain at this time.

Parking at regular prices is available at the underground garage at the Commons or Prudential. These run over $20 for 8 hours. There is $10 daily parking lot near the Convention Center (BCEC) where you could catch one of the shuttle buses. For those of you who will only be there for parade day, we suggest taking public transportation.

HAVE FUN!!

Attention Lion Members!

THE E GENERATION

THE ADVANTAGES OF FILING ON LINE

You are invited to attend one of the most unique seminars being held at the 89^th International Convention in Boston! 

Come Join Past International President J. Frank Moore, III, for this informative session

being held on Sunday, July 2, in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), room 210-B from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

This ground breaking seminar will offer an overview of the current status and statistics of MMRs being filed on line. It will explore the reasons why more clubs should file on line We will share success stories as well as investigate the WMMR navigation on the web. We will discuss the remarkable benefits of filing on line and the help that is available.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Michael J. Carroll, Manager
Information Technology Division
Lions Clubs International
it@lionsclubs.org

Easton Lions Club

“Easton Lions Can” Is The Motto For Upcoming International Convention

The 89^th International Lions Club Convention will be held at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center (BCEC) from June 30^th through July 4^th. The Easton Lions Club will Be collecting refundable bottles and cans in order to make a donation to the Massachusetts Eye Research Fund. It is estimated that there will be as many as 17,000 Lions from 190 counties attending the Convention. Worldwide there are 45,000 Lions Clubs with a membership of approximately 1.3 million Lions.

All proceeds from this endeavor, which are estimated to be $10,000, will be donated to the Massachusetts Eye Research Fund on behalf of Easton Lions. The history of the International Lions and Eye Research goes back to 1925 when Helen Keller addressed the Lions International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA. She challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." From that time, Lions Clubs have been actively involved in service to the blind and visually impaired.

SOME THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU ARE HERE!!

NEADS

New England Assistive Dog Services

(Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans)

Graduation Program scheduled for Friday, June 30 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the BCEC  room 210 ABC

National Braille Press - Book Assembly

July 2, 2006 in Room 158 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

July 2, 2006 in Room 158 - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Join fellow Lions to assemble a Braille Book that was funded by MD33 Lions and dedicated to the attendees of the 89th Annual International Convention.

PIN TRADING AND DON’T FORGET SOUVENIRS

Pick from Shirts, Polo’s, three different sizes Travel and Tote Bags, Stuffed Lion’s and of course our own Stuffed Boston Lobster are always a big hit. Travel Mugs, Coffee Cups and much, much more. The 89^th International Convention Host Committee has its own trading pin for only $4.00.

Come check us out!

"A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by
association with smarter people." --Will Rogers

“Great News for Operation Shoebox”

Great news Lions! Everything that is collected for the troops from now on will be picked up here in New Bedford through the Kiwanas and packed by the Fall River National Guard unit and delivered by their planes to Iraq.  No transportation or postage required...Any monetary donations that are made will be turned into needed items for the troops.

Please let everyone know the latest news, and let's keep on collecting

'til they all come home!!!! Enid

JULY EVENTS

July 4^th Rochester Lions Club

MARION HORSE SHOW

This is an upcoming fundraiser for the Rochester Lions Club where they will be cooking the hot dogs and flipping the hamburgers at the Marion Horse Show, located at Washburn Park off Route 105 in Marion. Time: 10 to 2 pm

July 6^th and 7^th Rochester Lions Club

WALKER BROTHERS CIRCUS

The Walker Brother Circus will perform 2 shows each day on both Thursday and Friday evenings in Rochester Center. Show times: first show at 5:30 pm and the second show will be at 7:30 pm.

Two children admitted free with the ADVANCED purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets also will be sold on site the day of each performance.

For more information please contact Lorraine Guy, President of the Rochester Lions Club at 508-763-4300.

July 14^th Lakeville Lions Club

The 14^th ANNUAL LAKEVILLE LIONS CLUB

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Shotgun Start at 8:00 am

Book Teams Early this will

SELL OUT

4 Men/Women or Mixed

Teams – Scramble Format

$100.00 Per Person

Hope To See You There!

Great Fun For all!

First, Second and Third Place Team Prizes

To Benefit Lakeville Lion’s Club Many Charities

Deadline for Entries – July 8^th, 2006

Please Contact Dave Rose @ 508-947-5823 for more information

July 15^th District 33S

LIONS DISTRICT 33S ANNUAL

COOKOUT/FAMILY FUN DAY

FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND

MULTI HANDICAPPED YOUNGSTERS

The Lions of District 33S cordially invite all visually impaired / multi handicapped youngster and their immediate families to their annual cookout/family fun day on Saturday, July 15^th from 12 noon until 4 pm.

This year the cookout will be at a new location, the beautiful Sachem Rock Farm Estate, 355 Plymouth St., E Bridgewater.

As always there will be plenty of food, beverages, surprises, and plenty of fun activities for everyone, including a moon walk, train rides, and pony rides for the children. Don’t forget the great water gun fights that we all seem to enjoy.

If you know of a family that you think might enjoy these activities that are not receiving an invitation, please let me know. We would love to have as many children and their families as we can find to join us.

Please contact Debbie Masciulli at 781-844-7851 or e mail Dmasciulli@excite.com with any questions.

July 16^th Acushnet Lions Club

VOLLEY BALL TOURNAMENT

Volley Ball Tournament will be held at the Highlander,

North Main Street, Acushnet.

This is a 6 Person Team.

$150.00 Mix Donation.

11 am Start Time

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Call Lion Steve at 774-263-4100 for more information

July 22^nd Carver Lions Club

FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Shotgun Start 1 pm SHARP!!

Squirrel Run Golf Club

Route 44 Plymouth MA

$75.00 Per Person

$300.00 Per Foursome

Includes Green Fees and Cart, Registration Gifts, and Lunch

Raffles and cash prizes

To register send your check in the amount of $75.00 per player payable to Carver Lions by the DEADLINE of July 15^th. Space is limited so don’t be left out. Mail to PO Box 737, S Carver MA 02366

For questions please contact Robert Tinkham at 508-243-5929 or e mail Robert.tinkham@carverma.org

July 27^th Rochester Lions Club

LEGENDS SHOW

The Rochester Lions Club is once again hosting a Legends Show to be held at the Wareham Elks, Rte 28 in Wareham MA. Showtime is 8:00 pm

Call Lorraine Guy, President at 508-763-4300 for more information.

July 30^th Acushnet Lions Club

MOTORCYCLE RIDE

Ride Begins at the Highlander

North Main Street, Acushnet

Ride Begins at 11:00 am

Cost is only $10.00 per person

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For more information contact Lion Steve at 774-263-4100

UP COMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

August 4^th Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club

JIMMY BUFFETT NIGHT

Friday August 4^th, 2006

6:00 O’Clock

Francis Farm/County Street

Rehoboth

$5.00 Admission

Food Will Be Sold

For tickets call:

Kathy at 505-252-3834

or

Elaine 508-336-5049

August 5^th S Attleboro Village Lions Club

TEXAS HOLD’EM

The South Attleboro Village Lions Club will be hosting their second Texas Hold’em on Saturday August 5^th at the Moose Cabin Restaurant, O’Neil Blvd, Attleboro. Tournament starts promptly at 7 pm. The cost is only $50.00 to enter.

For more information and questions please contact Pat Salvas at 508-761-9433.

August 12^th Massachusetts Lions Eye Research

52^ND ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT BANQUET &

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF

MASSACHUSETTS LIONS EYE RESEARCH FUND, INC.

Sunday, August 12^th

Cocktails 6 pm - Dinner 7 pm

Doubletree Hotel, Westborough, Massachusetts

Exit 23B off 495, 5400 Computer/Research Drive

Meal Selection

Herb Roasted Chicken or Roasted Sliced Sirloin

Cost is $28.00 Per Meal

RSVP for meals by August 1, 2006

Any Club that has made a donation of $5000 or more will be entitled to

two complimentary meals

For more information please contact Ted Irving, PDG 33N 978-462-9241

August 18^th to 20^th Rochester Lions Club

ROCHESTER COUNTY FAIR

The Rochester Lions Club will once again be cooking hot dogs, hamburgers and serving chowder at the fair. Location is Rochester Center. This is truly a great family weekend so mark your calendars.

For questions please e mail Lorraine Guy, President at lg762@comcast.net

SEPTEMBER

September 8^th 9^th and 10^th Acushnet Lions Club

APPLE PEACH FESTIVAL AND PAGENT

More details to follow in the August Newsletter. Any questions now contact Steve at 774-263-4100

Sept 14^th – 16^th

Dear Club President’s,

The USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Columbus, Ohio is fast approaching, September 14-16, 2006.  Please mention this to your club members and encourage them to attend.  The forum is packed with training, much of it targeted to clubs and club officer training.

For more information, including registration, please go to our website at http://usacanadalionsforum.org
Thank you for helping us make Columbus the best Forum ever!

Joe Preston, PID
Promotion Chairperson
Forum Planning Committee
pidjpreston@aol.com

September 17^th Berkley Lions Club

LION/LEGION ANNUAL CLAM BAKE

Sunday, September 17^th. Annual Clam Bake with the Berkley Legion. There is always a huge raffle, good company, and lots of fun for all. Come early and watch the men build the fire, fascinating. More details will follow in the August Newsletter so stay tuned and we hope to see you there.

If you need information now you can contact Barbara Otto at 508-822-3833 or e mail me at lionbotto@aol.com

Walk A Long Camping &

Family Day Weekend

Weekend of September 29^th through October 1^st.

For those Lions that would like to camp at Scussett Beach for the Walk A Long September 29^th reservations can be made beginning April 1^st, 2006. Try to book in sites 41 – 58 to camp with the lions. We also camp on sites 60, 64, 66, 68, 69, 71, 73, 77, 89.

oreM information will follow in the August Newsletter. For questions contact:

Lion Ken Corti. Walk A Long Family Fun Day, Chairman

October 15^th Westport Lions Club.

Juried ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Westport Lions is sponsoring its second annual  juried Arts & Crafts Show at Westport High School on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday October 15, 2006. We are accepting applications for spaces now. Anyone interested in space rental can call Lion Diane at 508-636-5426 or Lion Linda at 508-678-2255 for more information and/or application. The Show runs from 10 am to 4 pm in the High School cafeteria.

LONG RANGE PLANNING

2007 ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB

ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB

WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO

HELP CELEBRATE THEIR 50^TH YEAR WITH THEM ON

THE CARIBBEAN PRINCESS

DESTINATION: 1^st two days at sea,

St Marteen, 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/person (level k)

Unobstructed Window; $995.59 (level d)

Balcony; $1115.59/person (level bc)

Mini suite (living room, bedroom, balcony); $1320.59/person (level ac)

You will also need to add transfer cost of $10/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/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).

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 August Calendar of Events Newsletter. The DEADLINE is July 20th

Any comments, suggestions, etc. is always welcome.

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