Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33-S

Lions Making the Magic Happen

with District Governor Don Hebert

June, July & August 2005 Calendar of Events Newsletter

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Monthly Message from your District Governor

To My Friends in Lionism

How do I say Thank You to each and every Lion in our Superior District for making this a year that Rachelle and I will never forget. I would also like to thank CST Pat Salvas, and Larry, for the countless hours she has put in, doing visitations and sending out notices and providing information to all lions in our District.

We have tried many new things this year, some of which were great successes, such as the e-mail newsletter, a Mid Winter Conference that was unbelievable, and the creation of the Hoyle Award. But we also had some things that didn’t quite make it. You don’t know unless you try! We have had some real highs and some real low points to our year, but the Lions in District 33-S have hung in there with us and given us the boost that made us came out on top of the Mountain.

Once again on behalf of Rachelle and Myself, I say Thank You, Never forget those less fortunate than ourselves, that we touch each day by brightening their lives if only for a moment. Remember they will never forget that moment of love you give them and they will never forget you Lions.

Your friend in Lionism

Donald M Hebert

June - Bridgewater Academy Lions Club Host for the 33S Mid Winter Conference

The Bridgewater Academy Lions is holding a raffle for the month of June. Funds raised will help defray costs associated with Hosting the Mid Winter Conference. Each ticket cost $10. Purchasers name and address portion of ticket will be put into the jar. Each day during the month of June, a winner will be selected. Each winner will receive a $50.00 check. A winning ticket will be returned to the active pool. This enables the possibility that a person may win more than one time. Maximum number of tickets to be sold is 1000. All tickets MUST be returned no later than 7:00 PM on May 31^st..

For tickets contact Secretary Theresa Tibert at 508-697-8640 or tmtibert@aol.com

June 2^nd Annual Lions Night with the PAWSOX

On June 2^nd the Annual Lions Night with the PAWSOX will be held at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI. This is a District Fundraiser for Massachusetts Lions Eye Research (MLER). Tickets are $6.00 each for General Admission (anywhere in the blue seats) with 50% of each ticket sale donated by the PawSox organization to MLER.

The PawSox will be playing the Norfolk Tides (NY Mets AAA farm team) that night and we are looking to have each Club bring it’s Club Banner to the game for the on field pre-game ceremonies. Line up for Banners is at 6:30 PM entering through the 1^st base gate.

If you have not already purchased your tickets you can buy them at the stadium that night. For more information contact PDG Bill Richardson at 508-238-7505

June 3^rd 4^th and 5^th Dighton Lions Club

Dighton is jumping; things will be going on all the time

Carnival, Games, Raffles, Food, Fun for the whole family.

Dandilions will run the food stand.

Friday Opening 6 PM with Carnival and Music.

Saturday Carnival, Karate Demo, Cow Chip Festival at 2 PM, Chicken Barbeque (need a ticket) 5 PM, Country Music 7 PM, and Fireworks at 10 PM.

Sunday Carnival, 12 PM Demos

2:00 PM 17^TH ANNUAL COW CHIP FESTIVAL on June 4^th

Cow #1 $500.00, Cow #2 $300.00, Cow #3 $200.00

Tickets are now on sale for $10.00 each.

See any Dighton or Dandilion Club Member.

For more info please contact Norm NcMann at McNorm150@aol.com

June 4^th Lakeville Lions Club

Meat Raffle Every Saturday of the month organized by the bar committee at the Lakeville Lions Club, 25 Staple Shore Rd, Lakeville, MA.

June 5^th Middleboro Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST with a nice Raffle 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. This is another great place to see other Lions from the District.

June 6^th District Officer Training School

This is a reminder that the District 33-S Officers School will be held on Monday June 6^th at Bridgewater Raynham High School from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. This training is for incoming presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, membership chairs, tail twisters, and bulletin editors. This schooling is recommended for incoming officers, and others who would like to learn about the responsibilities and opportunities of positions at the club level.

There is still time for your club members to sign up for this training, please contact DGE George Hart at 1-508-378-0151 or e-mail him at Sevenhart@msn.com.

Refreshments will be served and club packets containing the region and zone chairperson directory, calendar of events for the upcoming year and pertinent notices will be available to club representatives at this training.

June 11^th Special Notice for Regional & Zone Chairperson's

On June 11th there will be a training class for Regional and Zone Chairperson's at the Clara Barton Center, 13 Ennis Road, North Oxford Ma.  e mail www.bartoncenter.org  for directions to the camp..

Registration promptly at 8:00 AM. Training will begin at 8:30 AM and will end at 2PM.  Lunch will be served.  There is no cost for this training.

For those of you who are planning on attending we must have a head count no later than May 30th. 

Please contact Gerald Ferris at 508-884-2442 or e mail Ferrisgerald@aol.com or

VDG Geo Hart at 508-378-0151 or e mail sevenhart@msn.com

June 13^th District 33S Awards Night

The Awards Night for the District is on June 13^th at Holy Ghost Hall in East Taunton. The price for the meal is $12.00 (you won’t be disappointed) Doors open at 6 PM for a little attitude adjustment. Dinner is at 7 PM. Many surprises will be had by all. Come celebrate the end of the Lionistic Year 2004-2005 and all that we have accomplished.

Deadline is June 5^th, please send your check and the number of people attending to CST Pat Salvas, 11 Simpson Ave., S Attleboro MA 02703. You can also e mail Pat at lioncub02703@netzero.com or call 508-761-4067.

June 18^th Greater Bridgewater Leo Club

The Greater Bridgewater Leo Club will be holding their Installation/Awards Dinner on June 18^th. All are welcome. It will be held at the Bridgewater Senior Center, 10 Wally Kruger Way, Bridgewater. The tickets are $8 per person or $15 per couple. The installation will be done by IPDG Don Correia. The buffet will be dishes from all over the world. If anyone would like to go please contact Leo Patrick Walmsley at leopatwalmsley@aol.co, or call 508-947-0232.

Thank you very much and hope to see you there. Please RSVP by June 8^th, walk-ins are always welcome.

June 18^th Rehoboth Annawan Lions Club

Golf Tournament set the day before Fathers Day at the Rehoboth Country Club. Steak fry and cart cost is $75 per golfer. For more information please contact any Rehoboth Lion.

June 19^th Lakeville Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST every third Sunday. Order from our menu like The Lion Tamer, Pancakes, Eggs, French Toast or from our Special Omelet Menu. The Lakeville Lions Club provides breakfast all year.

25 Staple Shore Rd, Lakeville, MA

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

June 19^th Berkley Lions Club

Fathers Day Breakfast in our own Lions Den. This will be the Clubs last breakfast until October 16^th. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 11:00 AM. Your Breakfast will be prepared individually from our own Lion’s Den Menu, eggs of your choice, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Hash, Homefries, Pancakes, Toast , Juice and a bottomless cup of coffee or tea.

Come join us for breakfast and fun on the Common at the Olde Town Hall, Berkley MA.

Berkley Lions wish you a happy, healthy and safe summer.

June 25^th Rochester Lions Club

The Rochester lions Club & Firemen’s Association Annual Golf Tournament at the Rochester Golf Course. Cost is $75.00 per person which includes 18 Holes of Golf followed by a Steak Dinner & Raffle at the Rochester Grange Hall, 205 Hartley Rd., Rochester. Prizes for the Top 3 Teams: Closest to the Pin Front and Back Nine; Longest Drive – Men and Women’s Divisions. Proceeds to benefit the Lions and Fire Association Projects. For information contact Lion Arthur Westgate at 508-763-2486 or e mail Lorraine Guy at Lg4762@ concast.net

MLERFI & IRA TOYOTA OF MILFORD

PENNIES FOR SIGHT PROMOTION

For just pennies you or your club could be the winner of a

two year lease on a brand new Toyota.

Goal

1. A minimum of 5,000 canisters in service.

2. Each canister returned must have a value of no less than $100.00

Guidelines:

1. For each $100.00 returned per canister your name will be entered for drawing

*For each $100 returned you get that many chances to win.

*Envelope/check must be marked with name, address and phone number

*All monies will be sent to Treasurer Bill Murphy

2. Must be 21 years of age to qualify

3. The winner must be approved by Toyota Financial

4. Winner will pay all insurance associated with lease

5. This is not limited to just Lions. (Get others to sign up.)

Bonus:

1. Every club also has a chance to have their name included in the drawing

*For each $100 returned they also get the many chances to win

2. If a club wins…they can use the lease as a raffle item.

We plan to have the drawing in June 2005. It will be held at Ira Toyota of Milford with MLERFI members. Chairman: PDG Carl Munrow and PDG Dick Ferrucci

JULY 2005

July 4^th Marshfield Lions Club

Marshfield Fourth of July Committee and the Marshfield Lions Club sponsor “Marshfield Fourth of July” at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, Rt. 3A, Marshfield. An evening of music, food, community spirit, and, of course, a massive fireworks show produced by American Thunder Fireworks. Visit www.marshfield4thofJuly for all the details!! And THINK BOOM!!!

Mattapoisett Lions Club Harbor Days

Sunday July 10 through Sunday July 17

The Mattapoisett Lions Club is pleased to announce the schedule for Harbor Days 2005. The week long event is held in and around Shipyard Park, on the Mattapoisett harbor.

Sunday July 10 8am – 11am Triathlon

2:30-4:30pm Antiques Road Show – Appraisals with Henry Callan

Tuesday July 12 4pm – 7pm Mattapoisett Free Public Library art show

Wednesday July 13 8pm – 10pm Band Concert

Thursday July 14 10am – 6pm Library annual book sale

Friday July 15 5:30 – 8pm Chowder/seafood roll dinner

7-10pm Live entertainment at the Gazebo

Saturday July 16 10am-5pm 110 Craft Booths

Entertainment at the Gazebo – all day

Silent Auction – all day

` 9am – 3pm Harbor Cruises from the Town Wharf

10am-2pm Lions Eyemobile open for free vision screening

11am-4pm Lions food and soft drink pavilion

5:30-7:30pm Annual Lobsterfest

Sunday July 17 8-11am Pancake Breakfast

Live music and entertainment all day

9am-3pm Harbor Cruises from the Town Wharf

9:30am Craft Booths open

10am-2pm Lions Eyemobile open for free vision screening

11am Lions food and soft drink pavilion open

4pm vacation raffle and Silent Auction winners announced

The Mattapoisett Lions Club Raffle prizes this year are as follows

1^st prize 7-night all expenses paid trip for two to the Caribbean

2^nd prize Elton John Concert for two on Friday, Spetember 16, 2005 including round-trip limousine and dinner for two at a Boston gourmet restaurant.

3^rd prize 4 box seat tickets to Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto at Fenway Park on September 29, 2005

Contact Club President Chuck McCullough at 508-758-1326 with questions.

July 16^th Berkley Lions Club

Happy Hearts Seniors and the Berkley Lions Club Flea Market on the Berkley Common. Raindate July 17^th.

The Berkley Lions will be providing the hamburgers and hot dogs. This is a well received fundraiser for both the Happy Hearts and the Lions. There is always something going on. Raffles and lots of surprises.

July 17^th District Voting Cabinet Meeting

The first District Voting Cabinet meeting will be a family cookout held on Sunday July 17^th at Ken and Betty Corti’s home in Halifax. In addition to addressing district business, there will be great food, fun and friendship.

July 30^th The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. Invite’s you to:

Lions Appreciation Dinner

Saturday, July 30^th from 4:00PM to 8:00PM

For more information contact

Julia Woehlke,

Community Relations Assistant

508-987-2056 Ext. 103 or Julia.woehlke@bartoncenter.org

AUGUST

To Be Given Away Benefit of the

Dighton Lions Club

Two ( 2 ) NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SEASON TICKETS

or $1000.00 in Cash

Ticket Winner has option to Purchase Play-off Tickets

Drawing Week Before the Pre-Season

Donation $5.00

For more information contact President Norm McMann 508-824-8080 Mcnorm150@aol.com or any Dighton Lion Member

August 7^th Bourne Lions Club

The Bourne Lions will be holding their Cape Cod Canal Cruise on Sunday August 7^th at 6:00 PM. Plenty of food and music. The cost is $25.00 per person. Anybody interested can contact President Susan at Bearslions@aol.com or 508-563-7030

August 12^th Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club

Jimmy Buffet Night, August 12^th at Francis Farm. There will be an admission fee, selling cheeseburgers in paradise and ribs. Time is from 7 PM until 1 PM. For more details contact any member of the Rehoboth Lions Club.

August 17-21st    Rochester Country Fair

The Rochester Annual County Fair.   Venders, Crafts, Demonstrations & Foods, Live Music Performances all weekend.  Tributes to the Armed Forces Military Display.  Antique Tractor Pull and Tractor Show.  2nd Annual Fiddle Contest.

Scheduling Information on line available at www.rochesterma.com  or contact Lion Arthur Westgate at 508-763-2485 or Roy Daniel at  508-763-8786

August 19-28^th Marshfield Lions Club

Come visit the Marshfdield Lions Club Food Booth at the annual Marshfield Fair, Marshfield Fairgrounds, Rt 3A, Marshfield. This is the club’s biggest annual fundraiser. Best hotdogs at the best price on the fairgrounds! For more information contact Secretary Alan Copithorne at accftcc@comcast.net

August 29^th Cabinet Advisory Meeting

The first Cabinet Advisory Meeting of the new year will be held on August 29^th at the Weary Travelers Club in Bourne, which is a located about 1 ½ miles from the Bourne Bridge. This is the first time in many years that a cabinet advisory meeting will be held on the Cape and promises to be a memorable event. Diane McCue, representing the host Bourne Lions Club, promises to make it a fun, informative, and reasonably priced event. Other advisory meetings are planned for Taunton (Holy Ghost Hall), Raynham, and Lakeville. The various locations are in keeping with our District Governor’s Elect’s philosophy that no matter whether we are the largest or smallest club and no matter whether we are located centrally within the district or in the farthest corners of the district, we are united as one - members of District 33S.

A little something to chuckle about!

RETARDED GRANDPARENTS ( this was actually reported by a teacher)

After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school. One child wrote the following:

       We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa.  They used to live in a big brick house but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Arizona. Now they live in a tin box and have rocks painted  green to look like grass. They ride around on their bicycles and wear name tags because they don't know who they are anymore.  They go to a building called a wrecked center, but they must have got it fixed because it is all okay now, and do exercises there, but they don't do them very well.  There is a swimming pool too, but in it, they all jump  up and down with hats on.  At their gate, there is a doll house with a  little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape.  Sometimes they sneak out. They go cruising in their golf carts. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And, they eat the same thing every night---early birds.  Some of the people can't get out past the man in  the doll house. The ones who do get out, bring food back to the wrecked  center and call it pot luck. My Grandma says that Grandpa worked all his  life to earn his retardment and says I should work hard so I can be  retarded someday too.  When I earn my retardment, I want to be the man  in the doll house.  Then I will let people out so they can visit their  grandchildren.

Wishing all Lions a wonderful, safe and exciting fun filled summer.

See you in September

It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years!

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 September Calendar of Events. The deadline is August 21^st Any comments, suggestions, etc. is always welcome. This is a great way to see how everyone is “ making magic in the District.”