Lions Club International
March 2007
Calendar
of Events E- mail Newsletter
With District Governor Armand “Skip” Becotte
“
Sharing The Flame”
Please print this newsletter
out to share with your members
Monthly Message from your District
Governor
Greeting to everyone:
After attending all the Mid-Winter conventions in the other Districts
in
I am pleased to announce that operation 54/54, the shoe box project
for our troops in combat have far exceeded our expectations. All the clubs that have participated so far
have given far more than the expected one box and once again District 33S is
making a positive impact for those in harms way.
From the outset I have adopted a no pressure approach at my
visitations concerning fund raising and community involvement and this is very apparent
and has proven to be a positive policy.
Yet we have raised a lot of money for eye research as well as our other
projects and I have received total positive feedback from our communities. So please keep up the good work and do what
you can.
It is almost impossible to mention everyone by name but I would
like to take this opportunity to thank Ed Onley, all
the Zone and Region Chairmen as well as all the Committees for all their hard
work that we have become famous for in making this year such a great year.
As we approach the final stretch I’m asking all of you to continue our
tradition of cooperation in working together to Brighton The
Path by Sharing The Flame
READ BETWEEN
THE “LIONS” THANKS!
Yours in Lionism.
District Governor
Armand “Skip” Becotte
OPERATION
SHOEBOX 54/54
Operation Shoebox 54/54 is a continuation of our efforts to support the troops. At our recent Mid-Winter conference, the MA National Guard Commander noted the importance these packages/shoeboxes mean to the morale of the troops, their connection to home and the fact that people care and support them.
We are asking each club to
fill a shoebox with items for a soldier. Within the
shoebox, we are also asking each club to include a
letter, or photo for the individual that receives
the box. Boxes for women soldiers should be labeled on the outside
"Woman Soldier". One item
women soldiers particularly like is hair conditioner. My niece
who recently returned from
We are hoping to send these boxes to the same unit we supported in December, the
1-101FA. The unit has sent us a note thanking all the Lions in District 33-S for their and a power point presentation of pictures from the unit. We are still trying to figure out how to get the pictures to the clubs. As previously noted these soldiers are primarily from the local communities of District 33S. To do this we will need you support in terms of money. Therefore, even if the club has not prepared a shoebox, a financial donation would be greatly appreciated.
Please bring you donations to the
Cabinet Advisory Meeting on February 26th. The meeting will be held at the Holy
Ghost Hall in
OPERATION SHOE BOX
54/54
DISTRICT 33S - SHARING THE SPIRIT
LIST OF ITEMS REQUESTED FOR
SOLDIERS
AA Batteries Paperback Books
Athlete’s Foot Cream or Spray Pencils and Pens (black ink only)
Baby Wipes (unscented, refill
packs) Playing Cards
Bandanas Plastic
Containers with Lids
Paperback Books Powdered Drink Mix (single serve
Packets)
Chap sticks Q-Tips
Chewing Gum Razors
(disposable)
Coffee (ground) Shampoo
& Conditioners (trial size)
Coffee Mugs (travel size) Shaving Cream
(travel size)
Deodorant (sample size) Soap
Duct Tape Socks
(wool/cotton blend or 100% wool:
DVD’s (used) black
& white; size 10-13
Envelopes Soup (single
serving)
Hand Body Lotion (unscented) Stationery & Stamps
Hand Sanitizer (travel size) Sunscreen
Handkerchiefs Surge
Protectors
Hot Chocolate (single serve
packets) Tea Bags
Lens Cleaner for Glasses Throat
Lozenges
Lip Balm Tissues
(travel size)
Magazines Toothbrushes
Mouse Pads Toothpaste
(sample size)
Munchies: Cereal Bars, Gum, Mints, Variety of Shoe Inserts
Hard
Candies, Protein Bars, Word
Puzzle Magazines
Trail
Mix, Snacks that are Writing
Pads
Non-Perishable
& Non-Crushable
*Number one request by troops are Handi-wipes
As stated by Colonel Sellars at the Mid Winter Conference
*Other
items requested: Backwoods Brand Cigars,
Chewing Tobacco, Jollie Ranchers Hard Candies,
Pringles Potato Chips, Snickers and Rice Krispie
Bars. PRE-PAID
AT&T CARDS. Hand Held Games
with extra Batteries are always appreciated.
If you
know of someone in the service, family, friend, neighbor please send their
address to Vice District Governor Joe Rizzo at cindyriz@mindspring.com
or Barbara Otto at lionbotto@aol.com so that they can be placed on the list to
receive one of our Shoe Boxes
A DIFFERENT KIND
OF SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS!
“Send
As
Americans we need to remember our military heroes who are recuperating from
wounds sustained in
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o
MARCH FUNDRAISERS
March 3rd
Sponsored by:
Holy Ghost Hall
Entry Fee: $50.00
Tickets must be purchased before the event
First Prize: $1000.00 (pre-paid credit cards)
Second Prize $500.00
(Prizes based on 100 entrants) Prizes for the last table of 10
e mail Suescoupe@yahoo.com or pick up at Taunton Floral Studio
44 Johnson Street,
All participants must be 18 years of age or older
50/50 Raffle….Cash Bar….Snack Foods Available
All Proceeds to benefit
March 14th
ST PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
American Legion Post 121
Rte 79,
$15.00 per Person
Advanced Tickets Only - Limited to 90 People
50/50 Raffle – Prize Raffle
Contact Lion Barb Otto at lionbotto@aol.com for tickets or call 508-822-3833 –
or Lion Clint Bjornson at
508-824-2282
District 33S Past
Presidents Club Membership
To all Club Presidents that have
not joined the Past Presidents Club. If
you are interested in joining please send your application to PP Dave Perry at
Next function will be a Dinner Dance on May 5th, so get your applications to me ASAP.
Thanks
March 17th Seekonk Hearthstone Lions Club
KORNED BEEF and KOMEDY
A Hilarious One Man Show Starring Emmy Nominated
Comedian Impressionist John Roarke
American Legion Hall
Tickets for Dinner Show
$25.00 each
Contact Kathy at 508-676-3087
Proceeds to Benefit Eye Research and Local Charities
March 18th
District 33S
SPRING BOWLING TOURNAMENT
The
South Attleboro Lions Club is once again sponsoring the annual District 33S
Spring Bowling Tournament. It will be
held at
An application along with a copy of this letter is being sent to all the clubs. If you have any questions, please call Lion Andy Charpentier at 401-356-4742 or 401-225-1794, or Zone Chairman Mike Olson at 508-243-5520. Please reserve early, as we are limited to twenty-four teams this year.
Yours in Lionism,
Lion Andy Charpentier, Co-Chairman
ALL STATE BAND
LOTTERY RAFFLE
DISTRICT 33S
I would like to remind everyone that the band is starting their Spring Fund Raiser. We only do two fund raisers state wide, and it is the lottery raffle. If anyone needs tickets please contact me Lion Cindy Forkey @ 781-447-5499. I would also like to thank the clubs that have agreed to take tickets to sell.
Lion Cindy Forkey
All State Band Rep for District 33S
March 24th
50TH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Abington VFW
Family Style Roast Beef & Chicken Dinner
D. J. and dancing
$30.00 per person
We look forward to sharing our special evening with our Lion friends. To purchase tickets call Lion Frank Masguire, Tail Twister at 781-878-3960, cell 715-630-5505.or contact Charlie Kimball at 781-878-4752.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
April 14th
TESTIMONIAL
DISTRICT GOVERNOR ARMAND “SKIP” BECOTTE
Benjamen’s Restaurant
Bay Street,
Social
Dinner
$30.00 per person
Complete Sit Down Dinner
Choice of
Sirloin or Chicken
Deadline is April 6th
Contact CST Don Hebert @ 508-822-1236
Make checks payable to District 33S and mail to
CST Don Hebert,
April 15th District 33S
EYE
On
If your club has any members who wish to be trained please let the scheduler’s Lion Earl Servant or Lion Dave Perry know how many are coming. We are also looking for Advisors. Does your club already have an eye mobile advisor, if not, please appoint one.
For scheduling and questions please contact:
Lion Earl Servant at 1-781-293-6772 or
Lion Dave Perry at 1-508-947-2675 lion_zc_dave@yahoo.com
April 22nd
50th ANNIVERSARY CRUISE
DATE:
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
If interested call Lion Al Barr at 781-871-4683 (home), 781-254-5969 (cell).
April 23rd
CLAM BOIL
The Westport Lions is sponsoring
a Clam Boil on
MASSACHUSETTS LIONS EYE RESEARCH FUND, INC.
Operation “PENNIES FOR SIGHT”
To: Lions, Leo’s, and Lioness:
As a Director to MLERF I have
been appointed chairperson for the Pennies for Sight canister Drive for MD 33
by President Margaret “Peg” Dunn this year.
My committee has started a new incentive project this year to raise
money for all Lions to participate, become a “Partner in Pennies for Sight”. For every Lion or Club that collects $100/00
+ or more will have their club or the individual names put in for a drawing to
win prizes such as: week end get-a-ways,
certificates to restaurants, stores, etc.
Every club will receive a banner patch in the shape of a canister and a
rocker in the shape of a penny with the year on it for every year they participate
in this program. We would like each club
to appoint a chairperson to be in charge of the canister program and turn in
the names of individuals or clubs participating to your Pennies for Sight
chairperson in your District. This
project will run until
To quote one of my members who stated the following:
“DO NOT PUT BLINDNESS ON THE BA K BURNER”
I know that we all have pennies and canisters at home. They may be only half full. Please consider bringing them in and exchanging them for a new one. We need those pennies now to make dollars to contribute to eye research. Won’t you please take a canister and join all the Lions in MD 33 to raise money to help prevent blindness. Become a “Partner in Pennies for Sight”. Why not put a canister in your community at restaurants, stores, banks, where you work or at your meeting place.
If you or your club already participate in this project I thank you very much and ask that you continue. When mailing your checks in to MLERF for the Canister Project, please make sure you state that on your check.
The Pennies for Sight Canister Chairperson for District 33S is: PDG George and Lion Joan Hart. Please contact your District Chairperson to come to your club to speak on this fund raising effort or to speak on MLERF.
Respectfully submitted,
Yours in Lionism
Louise J. Wojkiewicz
MLERF, Inc. Chairperson, Pennies for Sight
April 27, 28, and 29th
79th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
Massachusetts Lions Multiple District 33
PLEASE VISIT YOUR DISTRICT 33S WEB SITE
Sheraton Nashua Hotel
-
Friday:
Key and Life Member Banquet with a
Western Theme – come dressed
Flag Ceremony
Hospitality Rooms
Saturday:
Business Meeting
Decide where the 2009 convention will be held
Speech Contest
District Governor’s Banquet with guest speaker
International Director William C. (Bill) Hansen. and
his wife, Lion Carole
Hospitality rooms
Sunday:
Necrology Service
District Meetings
Election of Vice Governors and Governors
DG-Elect and VDG-Elect Luncheon
Announcement of Best Clubs in the State
A flyer and forms are being sent to Club Officers and District Leaders. Share the information so that all Lions have an opportunity to join us for this outstanding weekend. Contact any of the committee members for further information.
April 28th
CONCERT
The concert date is all set and the work has begun. It will be held on April 28th at the Abington VFW. Watch the newsletter for more information.
April 28th So
Bus
trip to
Pat Bonneau
Publicity Chairperson
Month of April
DAILY NUMBER RAFFLE
The E Bridgewater Lions Club is pleased to announce our
Daily Number Raffle for the month of April 2007. Letters, along with 5 tickets have been sent
out to the individual clubs in the District.
Our goal is like yours, to raise funds for our local Lion Charities, and
have fun at the same time. 
Each
ticket is a $5.00 donation. You could
win more than once during the month of April 2007. Buy one for yourself or for
your club.
Tina Erickson, Chairperson
781-447-4739
Message from your International President Jimmy Ross
I am very pleased to tell you that our new Family Membership Program
is off to an excellent start. In the month of January alone 42 new
family-oriented clubs have been chartered (with at least 25% of the charter
members coming in as family members). In existing clubs, materials on
integrating family members into the dues structure are in high demand and
international headquarters has sent more than 4,500 certificates recognizing
Lions for participation in the January inaugural kick-off activities.
To keep this trend going and to cement our new members' commitment to
the spirit of Lions Clubs International it is imperative that clubs participating
in the family initiative plan for family involvement and family-oriented
service projects. Family projects should include "hands-on" activities
for children, allow families to work together and make use of the talents and
skills of members at all stages of life. These fun and engaging projects
can also help to invigorate existing members, many of whom report that they
enjoy the time they spend with young adults and children. For ideas on
family-friendly service projects and events, please visit http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/pdfs/family_ideas.pdf
Please also continue to strengthen your club by inviting new members –
you may not have to look far for them. Surely there are family members
who have become familiar faces by participating in Lions' events just to lend
an extra hand. Some may have participated in meetings as guests.
These individuals are prime candidates to become full Lions Club members.
I'm sure you have heard of a "win-win" situation in which
everybody benefits. Integrating family members into your club is even
better - it's "win-win-win."
New members benefit by gaining a formal role in the governance of the club
and our association. Their service, which many have gladly given
informally and even anonymously, will become eligible for the recognition it
truly deserves. And perhaps most important, they will share in the pride
of being a Lion.
Your club will gain not only additional hands and minds devoted to
service projects, but also increased representation at district
conventions. The additional contacts your new members have in the
community will expand your networking resources and make it easier for your
club to get things done.
Finally - and this is at the heart of why we all became Lions – your community
wins today because your club will be able to provide more and better service,
and in the future because your club will remain a strong force in your region,
providing service for generations to come. For complete information of the Family
Membership Program see http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/programs_mem_family.shtml
and be sure to view the Family Membership report in the January edition of
Lions Quarterly online video magazine.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/lq.html
One way in which your club can enjoy the benefits of family
members without interrupting ongoing activities is by the establishment of club
branches. Please consider extending full Lions Club membership to Lionesses, "graduating"
Leos, and other special groups by creating club branches. http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/programs_mem_branch.shtml
Many clubs will use Worldwide Induction Day on April 21 to showcase their new
members and show prospective members what it means to be a Lion. http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/programs_mem_wwday.shtml This is an excellent opportunity to contact
local media outlets and provide them with a public service announcement that
will tell the story of Lions Clubs International and your club. For more
information about how to place a public service announcement please see http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/resources_pr_psa.shtml#.
Thank you for all you do to serve your club and your community.
Sincerely,
Jimmy M. Ross
International President
Reminders
Family Certification Deadline Existing Family Lions: The next deadline for
qualifying existing club members (for Lions inducted prior to December 1, 2006)
who are not already a part of a certified family unit, to be certified for the
family dues rate is May 31, 2007. Those members will begin receiving the
family membership dues rate as of
New Family Lions: New family members entered in the approved process receive the
benefit immediately. For more information on the process please visit
http://www3.lionsclubs.org/docs/family_unit_instructions_EN.pdf.
“A real friend is one who
walks in when the rest of the world walks out”
LONG RANGE PLANNING
May 25th Rehoboth Lions Club
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Rehoboth Lions Club will be
celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year with a dinner at the Venus de Milo
on
The 50th Anniversary Committee’s plans include a program, historical and message booklet. Message spaces are available for those who wish to be recognized but do not want to prepare a message we are offering a Lions Booster listing.
Flyers have been sent to all the clubs with prices for this program. Keep watching the newsletter for updates on this fun event.
Any questions e mail Russ Latham at rflatham@comcast.net
June 2nd
75th ANNIVERSARY
The
Provincetown Lions Club will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary on
More information will follow as soon as plans are finalized.
Steven M. Garran, CPA
Tel: 508-255-8380 Fax: 508-255-1445 www.garrancpa.com