Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33-S

Lions Making the Magic Happen

with District Governor Don Hebert

March 2005 Calendar of Events Newsletter

Happy Easter to All

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

THE LAST LION COMIC STANDING

WHERE ARE YOU, HURRY AND REGISTER, SHOW YOUR COURAGE LIONS

We need to start selling tickets now but I don’t know if we have a show. There is not much time left before the scheduled March 5^th date. So come on, it will be a lot of fun I promise. This could start a new career for you, A STAR IS BORN, and you never know if we have planted a special talent scout in the audience.

March 5^th Taunton Lions Club

The event will be held Saturday, March 5^th at the Holy Ghost Hall in Taunton. There will be a social hour from 7 to 8 PM. The show will run promptly from 8 PM to Midnight. Seating is on a first come first serve basis and the ticket price is $10 per person. Please remember that this is an Adult Only Evening. So mark you calendars, support your clubs comic and plan to come to what will b the funniest night in 2005. Cash prizes will be awarded to the final 3 comics by our celebrity judges. Please contact Lion Sue for advanced tickets at suecoupe@yahoo.com or call 508-958-8839.

March 5^th 12^th 19^th and 26^th. S Attleboro Lions Club

A great MEAT RAFFLE held on each Saturday of the month at the American Legion Hall on Rt. 123 in South Attleboro from 2:30 to 4 PM. The hall is located just 1 mile on the right from the Rt. 95/Rt. 123 junction towards South Attleboro. Wide variety of quality meats, raffles, 50/50, gift certificates and prizes. Contact Lion PDG Don Leedham at LionDon65@comcast.net or Lion Mike Hunchard at HUXB29@aol.com

March 5^th Plymouth Lions Club

The Plymouth Lions will be again SELLING ADS ON WATD 95.9FM known as the RADIO SHOW. The Ads are 5 for $100.00 and 10 for $200.00 for a 10 to 30 second spot. WATD will assist you in developing the ads. They are read as ROS (run of the station). Deadline for ads is March 5^th. You pick the day and the week you want the ad to run. The actual radio show date is in late March to be announced. This is a Win/Win project both for the Lions as well as the ad takers. For further information contact Chairperson John Vincent at 508-746-2162.

March 6^th Middleboro Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST held at the Middleboro Housing Office on Benton Street in Middleboro from 7 AM to 11 PM. Follow Rte 105 towards Middleboro center, take a right at the first set of lights, Wareham St., the second street is Benton Street Middleboro Housing is on the left side. There will be signs designating the Lions Breakfast. This is a real family time.

March Greater Dartmouth Lions Club

The Greater Dartmouth Lions Club is collecting items for the TROOPS IN IRAQ. The Lions are asking for personal items that will fit into a shoebox such as envelopes, writing paper, stamps, shaving cream, (non aerosol), toothpaste and brushes, sanitary products, etc. If you would like to donate items please contact Lion Enid Silva at 508-992-9477.

March 12^th. Somerset Lions Club

The Somerset Lions Club will be hosting a NIGHT OF COMEDY on March 12^th at

8 PM at the AmericanVeterans Hall on Brayton Avenue in Somerset. Tickets are $10.00 and can be bought at the door or from any Somerset Lion Member. Please contact Betty Ferreira, Secretary at BETTFER@aol.com for more information.

March 12^th Dighton and Dighton Dandi Lions Club

On Saturday March 12^th the Clubs will be hosting a St Patricks Day CORNBEEF and CABBAGE DINNER at the VFW Hall on School Street in N Dighton. Social begins at

6 PM with Dinner at 7 PM. Cost is $9.00 per person. There will also be a Raffle and Door Prize. The VFW Hall is located on School Street off Route 138. Take Railroad Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, School Street is the 1^st Street on the right.

For tickets contact:

Norm McMann of the Dighton Lions 508-824-8080 or

Norma Lima 508-669-5188 of the Dighton Dandi Lions

March 12^th Rehoboth-Anawan Lions Club

BAKE SALE March 12^th at Bristol Savings Bank, Route 44 from 8:00 am to noon time. Just in time for Easter.

The Lion Ladies are selling chances now for MOMS NIGHT OUT. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Large Basket of goodies and second prize is pasta night for 4 at Hillside. The Drawing will be held on the 1^st.Thursday in May. Watch the April Calendar of Events Newsletter for more information.

March 13^th. District 33S

Spring Bowling Tournament

sponsored by the

South Attleboro Lions Cllub

Registration forms are being sent out to past participating clubs. The tournament will be held on Sunday March 13^th at 1:00 pm at the Taunton 10 Pin Rte 44, Taunton MA.

Cost is $20 per person / 4 members per team. Reserve early as space is limited.

RSVP by March 1^st and make checks payable to S Attleboro Lions and mail to PO Box 3254, S Attleboro, MA 02703. All proceeds to benefit Dist 33S Charities.

For questions or for more information please contact Andy Charpentier at 508-243-3201 or e mail at a.charpentier@cox.net or you can also contact Ray Hebert at 508-699-3883.

March 16^th Berkley Lions Club

The Berkley Lions Club Leprecons will be hosting their ANNUAL CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER at the American Legion Post 121 on Myricks Street. The cost is $12.00 per person and limited to 100 people. Social 6 PM and Dinner at 7 PM. There will be a good selection of raffle prizes. This is a sell out every year so get your tickets early. Contact Clint Bjornson Chairperson at 508-824-8828 or e mail Barb Otto at Lionbotto @aol.com. or call 508-822-3833.

SPECIAL INTEREST TO ALL CLUBS

Any Club that is interested in attending a class on how to apply for a

501 c 3 Non Profit Status with the Internal Revenue Service,

please contact DG Don Hebert by e mail at LionDHebert@aol.com or

call 508-822-1236 Lion Alan C. Copithorne has offered to hold a class

and walk us through the process. Date and location to be announced.

March 19^th District 33S Eyemobile

The District 33S Eyemobile will be going to the Boston World Trade Center during a health care screening on March 19^th. We are looking for anyone who is willing to go and work in the eyemobile on that day. It will take many people to operate this eyemobile as there will be probably a couple of hundred people passing through it.

The only information that I have so far is:

World Trade Center-Boston - March 19^th, 2005

Admission $10.00

Doors Open 10.00 AM

Volunteers Arrive at 9:00 AM

No Parking is Available

I suggest taking the T to South Station and then there is a

FREE Shuttle to the World Trade Center

If you have any questions please call Eyemobile Scheduler Earl Servant at 781-293-6772 or you can e mail me at earlservant@hotmail.com .Thank you

March 19^th Greater Bridgewater Leos Club

On March 19^th the Greater Bridgewater Leo Club is holding a LEO BOWLING FUNDRAISER. All money raised (From Lions Family only) will proceed the individual for the costs of dues, and conventions. It will be an all day event, and the primary bowling alley will be the Viking Bowling Alley in E Bridgewater. If there are any questions the please contact Leo Chairperson, Carl Alessi at 508-947-7594 or

Amanda Walmsley at 508-947-0232. .

March 19^th S Attleboro Lions Club

The LIONS ANNUAL COUNTRY BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday March 19^th from 8 to 11 AM at the Bethony Village Fellowship, 516 Newport Ave., S Attleboro. Bethany is located just 1 mile on the left from the Rt. 95/Rt. 123 junction towards S Attleboro. Community pancake breakfast with all the fixings! Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Rays Beans, Sausage, Hash Browns, French Toast, Pancakes, Corned Beef Hash, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea.

March 20^th. Rockland Lions Club

Welcome Rockland Lions to the Newsletter

BRUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY will be held on Sunday March 20^th at the Eagles Hall on Park Avenue. It is an all you can eat brunch. Pictures with the Easter Bunny and other fun activities will be going on all morning. The brunch starts at 8 AM and runs until 12 PM

The SOUTH SHORE PHILIMONIC CONCERT is in the works, more information in the next Newsletter.

The club is also sponsoring the DECIDE program at Massasoit Community College. Lion Charlie Kimball will be instructing seniors in making good choices in defensive education. The program begins March 22. For more information contact the Massasoit Community College Senior Center.

March 20^th Lakeville Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST - every third Sunday. Order from our menu like The Lion Tamer, Pancakes, Eggs, French Toast or from Special Omelet Menu.

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

March 20^th Berkley Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST in our own Lions Den every third Sunday of the month October thru June. From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.. Your Breakfast will be prepared individually from our own Lions Den Menu. Come join us for breakfast and fun at the Olde Town Hall, Berkley MA.

March 26^th. So Attleboro Lions Club

WHITE CANE DAY on Saturday, March 26^th from 8 AM to 4 PM. Sight Conservation Day…Lions Conquering Blindness…Sight First. Various South Attleboro community locations, possibly including Dunkin Donuts, Shaws, K-Mart, and Seabra. For further information contact Lion Rick Bliss 508-761-4733.

March 30^th Cabinet Meeting

Lakeville Lions Club. Dress code is Caribbean Cruising. Attitude Adjustment from 6:30 to 7 PM Dinner at 7 PM. Cost is $10.00 per person. There will be Raffles and Prizes.

UP COMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

Thank you fellow Lions for helping to make this Newsletter such a fun success, I could not do it without your co-operation and great ideas for fundraisers. The April and the May Newsletters are already underway thanks to your advance e mails. Way to go Lions.

Thank you again, Lion Barb

April 2^nd New Bedford Host Lions Club

70^th Anniversary Celebration

Serving the New Bedford Community since 1935

Century House Banquet Facility

107 So Main Street

Acushnet, MA 02743

The New Bedford Host Lions Club cordially invites you to join them in celebrating 70 years of service to Lionism in the City of New Bedford. Join us for a night of fun celebration, and fellowship. Social at 6:30 (Cash Bar) and Buffet at 7:00 pm. Cost is $25.00 per person (prepaid) Buffet: Broiled Sirloin Tips, Seafood New Burg on Toast, Lemon Pepper Chicken, W/Soup, Potato, Vegetable, Rolls, Coffee or tea, and Desert.

Guest Speaker will be PCC Doug Sime. There will be a Raffle and Door Prizes.

The deadline is March 26^th. Please send your response with the number of people attending along with your check to New Bedford Host Lions Club, 2925 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02745.

For more info please call 508-998-5635 or e mail John Hoyle at jhoyle@verizen.net

April 9^th Testimonial for DG Don Hebert

TESTIMONIAL FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR DONALD HEBERT

Whites of Westport, Saturday, April 9^th, 6 State Road, Westport, MA

Cocktails 6 PM to 7 PM. Diner and Program

7:0 PM. Cost is $35.0 per person.

Delux Bufet/Prime Rib & Seafod Newburg

ATTIRE IS: BUSINESS

Please RSVP to CST Patricia Salvas no later than March 19^th, 2005. Make your checks payable to District 33S and mail to:

CST Pat Salvas, 11 Simpson Avenue, S Atleboro, MA 02703

Anyone wishing to stay at the Hampton In will need to make their reservations with the Hampton Inn directly. We have a block of rooms for $79.00 per night. Please let them know you are with the Lions to receive the discounted rate. Al reservations must be made by March 9^th to guarantee availability. Hampton Inn 508-675-850.

Please contact Pat Salvas at 508-761-9433 or 508-761-4067 with any questions or you can e mail me at lioncub02703@net zero.com

Rehoboth- Anawan Lions Club

Please be advised that PDG Kathy Amaral is selling the STATE PINS. The money raised will help defray the expenses for sending PDG Lion Doug Sime to Hong Kong. The set is $7.00 and just the small one is $3.00. Kathy will have them with her at the next DG Cabinet meeting. If you want one or a set please contact Kathy at MomaKath@aol.com as they are going fast.

FRIENDLY REMINDER

It is time for your Nominating Committee to plan for the

2005 to 2006 Lionistic Year

DIST 33S- STATE CONVENTION

The State Convention will be held in Nashua, NH the weekend of April 29^th, 30^th and May 1^st. District Governor Don Hebert is looking for Couples who are willing to attend the State Convention and be part of the Host Club. Call DG Don for further information, 508-822-1236 or 508-824-4236 or e mail LionDHerbert@aol.com.

May 14^th S Attleboro Lions Club

1^st ANNUALLION DAVE ALLARD SPRING MEMORIAL EVENT A wonderful day of fun, family, and fellowship in remembrance of South Attleboro Lion Dave Allard (1950-2004) at Frances Farms in Rehoboth, Mass. .D.J., Food, Activities. See the April Calendar of Events Newsletter for more details of this upcoming event.

You can also contact Co-Chairs Lion Roger Fedelia at LionRoger@aol.com or you can call Lion Stacey Allard at 508-399-7984.

Dighton Lions Club

To Be Given Away

Benefit of the

Dighton Lions Club

Two (2) NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SEASON TICKETS

Ticket Winner has option to Purchase Play off Tickets

Awarded Week Before Pre Season

Donation $5.00

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

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.

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 Toyota of Milford with them

hosting MLERFI members.

Chairman: PDG Carl Munrow

PDG Dick Ferrucci

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 May Calendar of Events. The deadline is April 15th. Any comments, suggestions, etc. is always welcome. This is a great way to see how everyone is making magic in the District