Lions Club International

Massachusetts District 33 S

MAY 2008

Calendar of Events E-mail Newsletter

With District Governor Joe Rizzo

“CHALLENGE TO CHANGE”

Please print out a copy for those in your club without a computer, Thanks

Monthly Message from

District Governor Joe Rizzo

We still have a long way to go before the end of our year, so I urge you to keep up the good work you’re doing in your service to others. This is a rather lengthy newsletter filled with dates and items of interest to all members.

Special Dates

State Convention, May 9-11 Radisson Hotel, Nashua, New Hampshire:

The featured guest will be Lions Clubs International 2^nd Vice President, Eberhard J. Wirfs and his wife Lion Margrit. Applications have been sent to all Club Presidents.

State Convention Voting

On March 25^th, notices were sent to clubs regarding voting at the State Convention. At the state convention this year, clubs will be voting for District and Vice District Governors as well as debating the adoption of a statewide CORI Policy. District 33S adopted a policy on November 1^st. This policy, if adopted, will guarantee a uniform policy statewide. Along with the proposed policy will be a question and answer sheet to inform clubs about the overall policy. When adopted, we may have to modify our policy, but I do not believe there will be any changes that would significantly change what we currently have in place. Your vote is needed to show other organizations in the state that the Lions act responsibly when it comes to protecting children under our care.

State Convention Delegates

A reminder that delegates selected to represent your club and who will be voting at the State Convention must have been be a Lion for one year and a day as of the Convention voting date which is May 11^th. Please return your delegate forms to CS Joyce Middleton as quickly as possible so that we can expeditiously process your delegate registration information.

Club Scrapbook Competition – Submission Date May 15th

Club Scrapbooks should be sent to your respective Zone Chair Persons by May 15^th. The Zone Chairs are then responsible for getting them to Region Chair Roland Grenier who will supervise the judging.

Rookie of the Year Applications – Submission Date May 24th

This is an award given to a first year Lion who has performed over and beyond what would normally be expected of a new Lion. Nominations for this award should be signed by the Club President and sent to Region Chair, Martin Middleton no later than May 24^th. The winner will be announced on June 16^th at our District 33S Celebration (formerly called Awards Night).

PAWSOX Game for Campaign Sight First II, June 8^th

Mark your calendar for this date as all districts in Massachusetts will be coming together at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket RI to benefit Campaign Sight First II. For each $6 ticket sold, $3 will be donated to CSF II. CSFII PDG John Cobb will be notifying clubs regarding particulars of this event. If you have never visited the PAWSOX, you’re in for a treat - prices are very reasonable. You can take the entire family to the game; have a wide comfortable seat, a good view of the field, and reasonable concession prices. All this can be yours without having to take out a bank loan to afford the event!!

Club Officer Training- June 9^th

Club Office Training will be held on June 9^th at the Williams Middle School, 200 South Street, Bridgewater, MA.

District 33S Celebration (Formerly called Awards Night) – June 16, Holy Ghost Hall, Taunton

This meeting once again is being planned to be interesting, fun and informative. This marks the end of the District meetings etc. and it is also a time to recognize those who have contributed their talents to the District and but to celebrate the accomplishments of all the clubs in our District. I am asking all those clubs that plan to attend to prepare a poster board with pictures of some of their significant events during the year and to be available to discuss them with other members during the social hour of 6-7 pm.

Items of Special Interest:

Special Recognition for the Easton Lions Club

Congratulations to President Nancy Sullivan and the members of the Easton Lions Club which has been selected as one of three finalists in the category of Outstanding Lions Club for the International Challenge to Change Award. All finalists will be recognized and the winner announced during a special awards ceremony at the Second Plenary Session of the 2008 Lions Clubs International Convention at the IMPACT Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, June 26, 2008. The club has embraced the Challenge to Change and it is gratifying to see the club recognized for their work. The club will also be recognized at our State Convention for this honor and we wish them well in the Final Competition.

Activities for Special Children Committee Needs Your Help!

Each year this Committee of dedicated Lions provides 2 events for handicapped children – a Christmas Party and a Summer Cookout with games, food and fun. Because of privacy issues, we have been experiencing problems identifying children with special needs to invite to these functions. The Committee is requesting each club help identify potential children who could benefit from these functions. If you know of any child or family with a child, please contact either Pat Salvas (508-761-4067) or Debbie Masciulli (781-844-7851) so that the committee may follow-up with that family and issue a special invitation for the child and his/her family.

Sri Lanka – Where are we?

We’re closer today than we were yesterday. During the week of April 9^th, Ed Olney and I collected 2000 pairs of eyeglasses from the New England College of Optometry. Later in the week, accompanied by Bob Mullen, we drove to the New Jersey Eyeglass Recycling Center where we received another 4500 pairs of glasses. We received a great tour of the facility and had a chance to talk to the staff about their operations. All glasses donated by the Center were read and bagged for shipment. We should be completed with the boxing and preparations for shipment by April 23^rd. In all, we have 39,000 pair of eyeglasses (our commitment was 30,000) that have been washed, read, bagged, and boxed ready for shipment. I’m hoping that by the 1^st week of May we will have a confirmation from the Sri Lanka District to start the final phase of the project – shipping and customs documents, shipping charges, waiver of port fees and taxes etc. I would like to thank all those who participated in the Bowl-A-Thon for voting to donate the proceeds from the event to be used to help pay the shipping costs for these glasses. The Attleboro Lions Club did a great job organizing the event and everyone had a great time. It’s a great start to the final phase of the project. It’s been a long time coming and the end is almost in sight. What about the remaining 9000 pair of glasses and the future of our recycling efforts? Those are questions I hope answer in our next newsletter.

PU 101 (Club Officer Form)

Many clubs have provided copies of their club officers’ form for the 2008-2009 year; however, we are still quite short of our goal. Please send your PU Forms to the District Governor so that we may complete this project quickly and the District Directory can be completed in a timely manner.

Marshfield Lions Club Name Change

On April 16^th International notified me that the request for changing the name of the Marshfield Lions Club was complete. The club is now officially listed as the North River Community Lions Club. The change of name does not affect the club’s charter date or any other significant club events or dates. It is basically an amendment to their original charter and more accurately reflects the community composition of its members.

Club President Excellence Award

It is the time of the year for each club to determine if their Club President meets the requirements for the Club President Excellence Award. The application needs the endorsement of the District Governor and should be sent to me by the middle of June. The application can be obtained by going to the International Lions Web Site (www.lionsclubs.org). At the web site check The Club Resource Center. In the Resource Center, the President Excellence Award Application is located under the category of Officer Reporting Forms and Applications.

Membership – Can we end the year with a Plus in Membership?

I believe we can! But it will take a contribution from each club to achieve this objective. First, we need new members and secondly we must put forth in a significant effort to retain members who might otherwise be dropped for a number of reasons. It can be done; all we need is the commitment to do it! Have you adopted the slogan “Just Ask One” yet? Who knows, it may just work. There is still time!!!

Tax Guidance for Clubs with Gross Income that is less than $25000

If your club’s annual gross receipts are $25000 or less, you must file the e-postcard also known as 990N. This can easily done by going to the IRS website. As our Lions year is July thru June, you must file with IRS before the 15^th of November. The following information is required by your club to file on-line:

n a legal name and mailing address and any other names used

n a Web address if one is used

n employer identification number (EIN)

n organization’s annual tax period (July 1-June 30)

n the name and address of a principal club officer

n a statement confirming the organization’s annual gross receipts at normally $25000 or less.

If you club does not file, you risk losing you tax-exempt status! Any Lions Club that fails to meet its annual reporting requirement for three consecutive years automatically loses its tax-exempt status under the new law.

Yours in Lionism,

Joe Rizzo

District Governor

Thought for the day!

Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can fly.

A DAY WITHOUT SMILING
IS A WASTED DAY ! !

Dear Members of District 33-S Clubs,

The District 33-S Eyemobile Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity this year. It is through your donations that the Committee is able to provide the services of the Eyemobile to you and your Communities.

It has been a very exciting year for the District 33-S Eyemobile Committee. The Eyemobile Committee is now a 501-3c certified organization. We have received our first $1000.00 corporate donation and look forward to many more donations in the future. We look to you, the members of District 33-S to help us reach another of our goals. We would like to have at least one representative from each club in the District as an Advisor on the Committee for the 2008-2009 Lionistic year. The Committee meets the second Monday of each month. As an Advisor we would ask you to attend as many meetings during the year as you are able. You would then be able to report back to your respective Clubs the activities and the financial status of the Committee. If you can help by serving on the Committee please contact me at Benjy30@aol.com.

Yours in Lionism,

Bev Dillon, Secretary

District 33-S Eyemobile Committee

DISTRICT NEWS

District 33S

EYEMOBILE DRIVER TRAINING

RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR DRIVER TRAINING

SATURDAY MAY 17, 2008

9:30 AM

CALL Dave Perry at 508-947-2675 or E-mail lion_zc_dave@yahoo.com

District 33S

District 33S Eye Mobile Meeting

Next meeting is May 12th – 7:00 pm

Lorenzo’s Restaurant, Rte 28 Middleboro OPEN TO ALL

DISTRICT 33S EYEMOBILE

EYEMOBILE SCHEDULE 2008

To Be Updated Monthly in the newsletter

                      April 27   Seekonk

                      May 8 Easton

                      May 10 Bridgewater

                      May 18 Plymouth

                      May 23 Rocheseter

                      May 24  Seekonk

                      May 31 New Bedford

June 7 Chatham / Nauset

                      June 14 Taunton

June 21  Taunton

                      June 22 So. Attleboro

July 19  Mattapoisett

                      July  26 Dennis Harwich

July 30 So. Attleboro

Aug 10 So. Attleboro

                      Aug 17  Dennis Harwich

Sept  5/6/7 Lower Cape

                      Sept 28 Raynham 

                      Oct 3-4 Walk-A-Long

Scheduler: Earl Servant 1-781-293-6772 or e mail earlservant@hotmail.com

DISTRICT 33S WEB SIGHT

Lions District 33S (Massachusetts, USA) Official Home Page

THE LIONS WEBSITES

Lions International ……….www.lionsclubs.org

Lions Multiple District 33……… www.Lions-md33.org

Lions District 33S……… www.lions-33s.org

View this newsletter in three versions: MS Word, Web Page, and Adobe PDF.

If you have any questions about how to send information.

You can contact:   LionsMike@aol.com    or     LionsMike@verizon.net

April 28^th District 33S

CABINET ADVISORY MEETING

Raynham King Philip Hall, Raynham
    6-7 Social - 7 PM  Dinner & Opening -   Cost $13.00

Theme: "Batter UP!"   <-- It's PU101 season, err, ... Baseball season!  Wear your baseball attire to show your Red Sox spirit and celebrate clubs picking their new line-up for next year (PU101s).  Compete for a fabulous prize!!

Our meal will be Roast Beef, salad, potato, vegetable, rolls & butter, dessert & coffee.

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Donald Pottle of the Confocal Microscopic Laboratory at the Schepens Reseach Institute.  The equipment he uses was provided by the MA Lions and is state-of-the-art in terms of clarity of even the smallest of cells.  Dr. Pottle will talk about his work and also about new advances in eye research.  This is an event not to be missed.  Dr. Pottle is a very interesting and informative speaker.  His enthusiasm is infectious and presentation is high quality and professional.  Of greater importance is that he talks with you and not to you.  This is an event for all members of your club.  We hope you can make this meeting and you will not be disappointed.

Contact Cabinet Treasurer Bob Coluci with your club's name, attendee names & count

no later than April 24th. See you there!! E Mail rcoluci@aol.com
Mail checks to: CT Bob Coluci, 45 Arthur Matthew Dr., Hanover, MA 02339

GO RED SOX’S

MAY EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS

May 4^th Somerset Lions Club

ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sunday May 4^th

From 7:30 am to 12 Noon

Amvets Hall

Brayton Avenue, Somerset

Breakfast includes:

Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Juice, Milk & Coffee

$6.00 Adults and $3.00 for kids under 12

All are welcome, so come on down and have a Great Breakfast

And a real good time

May 4^th Greater Attleboro Leo Club

YARD/BAKE SALE

On Sunday May 4^th the Greater Attleboro Leo Club is holding a yard & bake sale from 9:00am to 1:00 pm at the Attleboro High School Parking Lot. $10.00 to rent a space.

May 9 – 11^TH Massachusetts Multiple District 33

85^TH ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

The weekend promises to be fun, friendships, some business, and a renewal of your passion for Lionism. The featured guest will be Lions Clubs International 2nd Vice President Eberhard J. Wirfs and his wife Lion Margrit. Applications have been sent to all Club Presidents and you can download a form and application at www.lions-md33.org

May 10^th Rockland Lions Club

MEAT RAFFLE

At The Banner

Union Street in Rockland Center

7:00 pm

Bring a friend or two for some great fun!

May 11^th Berkley Lions Club

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Berkley Town Hall

7 am - 11 am

Breakfast cooked to order by

Lion Bill Bassett and his many helpers

Special Mother’s Day Raffle

Come join us for a great cup of coffee

Great hospitality

And of course a great breakfast

May 14^th Greater Attleboro Leo Club

“SENIOR SENIOR PROM”

Wednesday May 14^th the Greater Attleboro Leo Club is sponsoring a “Senior Senior Prom” for the elderly residents of Attleboro from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Attleboro High School Cafeteria. A light supper, door prizes, and entertainment will be provided.

May 17^th Lakeville Lions Club

EYEMOBILE DRIVER TRAINING

RESRVE YOUR SPOT FOR DRIVER TRAINING

SATURDAY MAY 17, 2008

9:30 AM

CALL Dave Perry at 508-947-2675 or E-mail

lion_zc_dave@yahoo.com

May 18^th Fall River Carousel Lions Club

ANNUAL YARD SALE

Annual Club Yard Sale at Swansea Town Plaza on Route 6 just past the mall on Sunday May 18th from 9 AM through 3 PM with a rain date of Sunday June 1st.  Come early to walk away with the biggest bargains. 

May 18^th Lakeville Lions Club

MONTHLY BREAKFAST

12 months a year!

8 am until Noon

Lakeville Lions Club

25 Staples Shore Rd, Lakeville

Cooked to order, coffee, juice, the lion tamer, and great company

See you there!

May 18^th Rockland Lions Club

COOKING FOR TOUCH A TRUCK

The Touch A Truck is in Abington at the Town Hall Rte 18. It is a fund raiser for the South Shore Charter School. We will be utilizing our food trailer and selling food. The Abington Lions are busy that day and asked us if we wanted to help.

It will run from 10 am until 2 pm.

May 18^th New Bedford Lions Club

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Maggie and King Lion Rita will

Co-Chair another Pancake breakfast

at the Rod & Gun Club.

Tickets are $5.00 each.

May 18^th So Attleboro Lions Club

3^RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunday May 18^th 2008

Chemawa Golf Course

350 Cushman Road, N Attleboro

508-399-7330

Entry Fee: $125 per player, $500 for a team of four players includes:

Green fees, cart, breakfast & lunch

Schedule of Events:

7:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast

8:00 am Shotgun Start

2:00 pm Tournament Meal

Presentations of Awards

Raffle Prizes

To be a Corporate Sponsor for $1500 or Tee Sponsor $100 contact the So Attleboro Lions- 508-878-8898 or www.salionsgolf.org for more detailed information.

All proceeds benefit South Attleboro Lions General Charity Fund

May 24^th Taunton Lions Club

“85” YEARS

OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Chartered April22, 1923