The International Association of Lions Clubs

Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33 S

May 2006 Calendar of Events

e mail Newsletter

Dare To Dream

with District Governor George Hart

Please print this newsletter out to share with your members

Monthly Message from your District Governor

To all the Lions, Leo’s and Friends of District 33-S:

How do I thank you all for the fantastic evening you gave me the night of my Testimonial. If I were to thank you all individually it would take many pages. Without all of you this year would have never happened.

On behalf of Joan and myself, thank you, thank you for the most generous gift that you all presented to us. Because of you and daring to dream we have had a very successful year in Lionism and hope that it will continue to become something wonderful for you and all of the people that you have helped.

On a serious note it is May and you have all elected your new officers for next year. Please remember that schooling is set up for you and for them to learn how to better understand the positions that they have accepted. I know that this schooling will help them to have a better year.

The schooling will be held at the Bridgewater Raynham High School in Bridgewater.

Mark Your Calendars

Schooling will be on Monday June 5^th from 6 pm to 9 pm. A flyer will be forthcoming to each and every club. Please this will be important to all of the clubs.

State Convention is coming up on the 5^th 6^th and 7th of May. All delegates will be needed to vote on the issues at hand. Also a new Governor and Vice District Governor. Hope to see you all there.

Don’t forget those PU 101’s

Not above you, not beneath you, but with you

District Governor

George Hart

SCRAPBOOK REMINDER

The deadline for the scrapbooks is May 15^th. I will be collecting them so they need to find a way to get them to me.

Thanks,

Bob Coluci, RC

Robert Coluci

45 Arthur Mathew Dr

Hanover, MA 02339

781-826-8501

e mail Rcoluci@aol.com

Charles Kostro, International Director 1997-1999

Host Committee Chair

12 Lothrop Road Acton, MA 01720

Ph 978-263-7800

Fax 978- 266- 8936 E-Mail: ckostro@aol.com

To: All Convention Volunteers

Subject: Team Boston Meeting

An LCI Convention Volunteer meeting will be held:

Date: Sunday, May 7, 2006

Time: 2 PM

Place: Sturbridge Host Hotel

366 Main Street

Sturbridge, MA 01566

The purpose of this meeting is to give the volunteers the opportunity to meet the various Committee Chairpersons, ask questions, and talk about Committee assignments. There are currently over 350 volunteers signed up and more are needed, especially in the areas of Greeters, Drivers, Sergeant at Arms, DG Elect School and the Parade.

Where are we today?

Well, almost 10,000 Lions, from all over the world, have already registered for our convention. This is more than any other recent North American Convention, at the same date. Over 650 Lions will be attending their first Lions Clubs International Convention here in MD 33.

A special “We Serve” pavilion has been set up. Some of the exhibitors are: Perkins School for the Blind, Lions Eye Institute for Eye Transplants, Sight Society of NE New York, Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley, Women's Eye Health Task Force, Lions Hearing Center of Michigan, Lions Eye Bank of Texas at Baylor, Lions Recycle for Sight Australia, Diabetes Education & Camping Association, U.S. Blind Golf Association The Hadley School for the Blind, Georgian Diabetic Camp/ACTS, Camp Sunshine, Massachusetts Eye Research Fund, Inc.

and, of course, our Host sponsor, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

All are welcome. Come to Boston, meet the Lions of the world and show them what Massachusetts Lionism is all about. Come join us for this most exciting convention. Be part of it, be part of TEAM BOSTON!

In October, I was told we could not do this in nine months, it takes five years, and my response was “You do not know the Massachusetts Lions. When someone tells us we can’t do something its like, Oh, yeah, Let us show you.” And we will!

Yours in Lionism,

Chuck Kostro, PID

May 5^th 6^th 7th District 33

75^th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

Multiple District 33

Sturbridge Host Hotel

366 Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts

508-347-7393

May 5^th 6^th & 7^th

The Lions State Convention us a great place to meet with old friends and to make new friends. As always, there will be a banquet on Friday evening that will feature a 50’s Sock Hop theme and a performance by the Massachusetts Lions All State Band. A major highlight for Saturday is the finals of the Youth Speech Contest. Our guest speaker at the Saturday evening banquet will be international Director Wayne Heiman of MD-27. ID Wayne and his wife Lion Cheryl are from Manawa, Wisconsin. The convention will conduct its usual Multiple District and individual Sub District business meetings, and will conclude with a buffet brunch on Sunday.

On Sunday, May 7^th2006, the voting delegates will be voting for District Governor and Vice District Governor. To date, there are two announced candidates for these positions:

Vice District Governor Armand “Skip” Becotte for District Governor 2006-2007

Cabinet Secretary/Treasuer Joseph “Joe” Rizzo for Vice District Governor 2006-2007

May 7^th Middleboro Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST

Another Great Place for Breakfast

Serving from 7 am until 11 am

Middleboro Housing Office

Benton Street, Middleboro

Follow Rte 105 towards Middleboro center, take a right at the first set of lights onto Wareham Street, the second street is Benton, Middleboro Housing is on the left side. There will be signs designating the Lions Breakfast.

May 13^th Middleborough Lions Club

CELEBRATES 75^th ANNIVERSARY

Saturday, May 13^th

Middleboro VFW

Station Street, Middleboro, MA

Live music by DREAMLINE

6 pm until Midnight

Sit down Meal

Tickets $20.00

Contact: Middleboro Lions

61 Summer Street, Middleboro 508-947-9109 or 508-947-3787

Thank you,

Margaret Thomas

Secretary MLC

May 14^th Berkley Lions Club

ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

In the “Lions Den”

Olde Town Hall, Berkley MA

A special Mother’s Day Breakfast cooked just right by Lion Bill Bassett and his many Lion helpers. Breakfast served from 7 am until 11 am. The “in” place to meet other Lions from all over the District and enjoy a good cup of coffee.

May 16^th Rochester Lions Club

COMBINATION

40^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

AND

ANNUAL STEAK BAKE

Tuesday, May 16^th, 2006

COME AND CELEBRATE OUR 40^TH

YEAR OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY

Cocktails 6 pm

Dinner 7 pm

Cost $18.00 per person

Lakeville Lions Club

Staple Shore Rd., Lakeville, MA

For reservations Contact: Loraine Guy 508-763-4300

or e mail Lg4762@comcast.net

Month of May Rehoboth Lions Club

MEAT & LOBSTER RAFFLE

Every Sunday afternoon at the Francis Farm

(Restaurant Open with Special Menu)

Early Bird Special at 12 noon

Raffle 1:00 – 4:00 pm

50/50 Raffle

Quality Meat, Fresh Lobsters and

Special Prizes Each Week

Proceeds to Benefit Lions Charities.

Come bring family and friends, enjoy dinner, and have some fun winning prizes!

The Secret is Out Now

Congratulations Greater Attleboro LEO Club

Did you hear about the Greater Attleboro LEO Club capturing best club in State again. I think that was supposed to be a secret for a while, but George took advantage of DG bragging rights on Wednesday Night.

May 18^th New Bedford Host Lions Club

Benefit

Steak and Chicken Dinner

Music Provided by “The Express”

Saturday – June 3, 2006

Ramada Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA

6:00PM Cocktails &

Silent Auction Featuring

Popular Sports and Music Memorabilia

7:00 PM to Midnight Dinner & Dancing

Ticket Price $25.00 ea.

(Call Renee at 401-766-4682 by 5/27 for more information or to purchase tickets)

June 4^th Somerset Lions Club

SOMERSET LIONS 7^TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Somerset Lions Club

1 pm - Check in at Noon

Player Cost is $100.00 per player

Includes 18 holes, golf cart and a dinner

Contact Mike Correia 508-673-6117 or Carl Munroe 508-675-1356

Registration Deadline is May 29^th, 2006

Prizes will be awarded for: Straightest Drive, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, Man & Woman Best Hole, 50/50 Hole, and Team Prizes.

June 5^th Westport Lions Club

CLAM BOIL

LePage’s Seafood & Grille

439 Maritime St., Rte 6, Fall River MA

The Clam Boil will be served from 4 pm to 8 pm on Monday, June 5^th. Tickets are $20.00 and can be obtained from any Westport Lion Member or by calling Pat Condon at 508-636-8912. Meals can also be picked up to eat at home.

Proceeds to Benefit Administrative Fund and Lions Charities

June 17^th Rochester Lions Club

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Rochester Lions Club &

Firemen’s Association

Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 17^th, 2006

Cost $75.00 per person

Includes 18 Holes of Golf

Buffet Dinner & Raffle

(at Highlander, Main St., Acushnet)

Prizes

Top 3 Teams

Closet to the Pin Front and Back Nine

Longest Drive-Men and Women’s Divisions

Proceeds top benefit the Lions and Fire Association Projects

For information Contact:Arthur Westgate 508-947-1695 or e mail Lg4762@comcast.net

Tee times begin at 11:30 and teams will go off every 7 minutes.

Walk A Long Camping

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.

More info will follow a little later on. For questions contact:

Lion Ken Corti

Walk A Long Family Fun Day, Chairman

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

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 10am to 4 pm in the High School cafeteria.

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).

GREATER BRIDGEWATER LEO CLUB

ON GOING FUNDRAISERS

We are continuing with our “Think Green” recycling project/fundraiser. We encourage all members to save empty ink/toner cartridges as well as used cell phones. All collected materials can be brought to regular meetings and Board of Director Meetings. If you know of a company that may use copiers or printers, please see if they will save their empties for us.

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 June Calendar of Events Newsletter. The DEADLINE is May 20th

Any comments, suggestions, etc. is always welcome.