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Lions Club International
Massachusetts District 33 S
November 2006 Calendar of Events
e mail Newsletter
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
With District Governor Armand “Skip” Becotte
Please print this newsletter out to share with your members
Monthly Message from your District Governor
Hello everyone:
I'm looking out the window and I see that the frost is on the pumpkin (and other places) and that means that we are approaching the half-way mark of this lionistic year. CST/PDG Don and I are well underway with our visitations and all seems to be going well. Thank you so much for the hospitality you have shown us and for being so receptive to our messages.
Rather than go further and share my usual words of wisdom with you, I thought I'd touch on a few important areas that will be coming up in the District. Remember that the Mid-Winter Conference is fast approaching and the rooms are going fast. It is obviously going to be a sell out so don't be left out in the cold. Get your applications in ASAP. The theme is the Al Capone/Roaring 20's era. PDG Kathy Amaral advised everyone to bring a bib to allow for the "contracts" put out on people in the interest of eye research. Also, don't forget your donations. Donation amounts will be announced and the candidates brunch on Sunday morning. As usual, the conference will be held on Martin Luther King weekend, January 12, 13 and 14, 2007.
Please remember that VDG Joe Rizzo has a fund raiser coming up. It cost a lot of money to be Vice District Governor so let's get behind Joe. All donations will be graciously accepted.
Another huge tip of the hat to PDG Betty and Lion Ken for a great job on the Annual Walk-A-Long. It was another huge success. A special thanks to the Acushnet Lions Club for keeping me and Sarah up so late on Saturday night at the walk-a-long.
Thanks to each and everyone one of you for all your hard work this year. Your co-operation is really making a difference. A special tip of the hat to all the hard working Zone and Region Chairpersons and to Region Chairman at large Ed Olney. Without them we could not have reached all the goals we have achieved thus far.
Yours in Lionism,
Skip Becotte
District Governor
District 33S MID-WINTER AD BOOK
Just a reminder for the Mid-Winter Ad Book. Please get them to Lion Art Westgate or Lion Barbara Otto as soon as possible so that the Ad Book can be completed in plenty of time for the Mid Winter Conference. Let’s show DG Skip our support and place an Ad.
Remember ALL AD’S for
your Clubs are as follows:
Full Page $140.00
Half Page $ 85.00
Quarter Page $ 50.00
Sponsor $ 25.00
To clear up the confusion about the OUTSIDE Ads consider them as an Additional Fundraiser for your club to earn some extra monies for your Administration Account.
Example: If your club were to get an OUTSIDE AD, such as your company, yourself or any business or organization that would like to advertise in our Mid Winter Ad Book, your club then will get a or bonus for your Administration Account as follows. Maybe some businesses would like to offer a coupon with their ad that can be cut out of the Ad Book. This could be a very nice money maker for clubs Administration Account.
Outside Ad Placed:
Charge for Full Page $140.00 Bonus for your club $30.00
Charge for Half Page $ 85.00 Bonus for your club $20.00
Charge for Quarter Page $ 50.00 Bonus for your club $10.00
Charge for Sponsor $ 25.00 Bonus for your club $ 5.00
The full charge for the Outside AD must accompany the AD along with the name of the club placing it. The Bonus monies will be sent to clubs after the Mid Winter Conference.
Any questions please contact:
Art Westgate at Klionart@yahoo.com or Barbara Otto at lionbotto@aol.com
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District 33S
PAST PRESIDENTS CLUB
Just found out that many Past Presidents, my self included, did not realize the existence of the Past Presidents Club. It really does exist. The initial fee is $7.00 which includes a pin and first year’s dues. Thereafter, the cost is $5.00 per year. They will be having a meeting at the Mid Winter Conference. Please join us, send for an application now!
Contact Bridgewater Academy Lion:
Beverly Shalginewicz at Benjy30@aol.com for an application.
NOVEMBER UP COMING EVENTS
November 4th Raynham Lions Club
COMEDY NIGHT
&
ROAST BEEF DINNER
Saturday, November 4, 2006
Dinner: 7:00 P.M.
Show: 8:15 P.M.
$20.00 Donation
King Philip Hall
King Philip St., Raynham, MA .
For Tickets please contact:
President Antone DeCosta 508-822-5742 or
Secretary Bob McCabe 508-822-6822 e mail McC@verizon.net
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November 4th S Attleboro Lions Club
HAY RIDE
The S Attleboro Lions will be repeating their Annual Hay Ride at Oakdale Farms.
November 5th Somerset Lions Club
ANNUAL LIONS ROAST
The Somerset Lions are holding their Annual Roast. John McAuliffe, Somerset Town Administrator will be roasted on Sunday November 5, 2006. Time is 6:00 pm at the Magoni’s Restaurant. Tickets are $25.00 for Dinner and Entertainment. Please contact Lion George Austin or Lion Terry at 508-679-0871.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The Somerset Lions are also selling the Entertainment Books which contain a lot of bargains. The cost is $25.00 and the books are available now. They make a great Christmas stocking gift! Contact Lion Terry at 508-679-0871
November 9th Norton Community
Lions Club
MEMORIAL LIGHTS FUND-RAISER
The Norton Lions is running their annual Memorial Lights Fundraiser. Purchase a light for $5.00 in the name of a deceased loved one (or someone you would like to purchase a light for). The tree in the Norton Common will be lit with all the lights at the lighting of the Common (usually the first Sunday in December). All the names of people being remembered will be read at the lighting of the Common.
DEADLINE FOR PURCHASING A LIGHT IS NOVEMBER 9TH
Contact Tammy Morrissey at tmorrissey@sensata.com or call
Ruth Schneider at 508-285-3922 if you would like to purchase a light.
November 10th & 11th Lakeville Lions Club
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT SHOW
Saturday -Nov.11th
10 am - 3 pm
Cost - $20.00
Venders needed. Covered Tables.
Raffles,Chinese Auction , Bake Sale Tables
Flea Market Space outside club @ $15.00
For Reservations Call John Pacheco 1-508-947-2016
Luncheon Served From 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Month of November Acushnet Lions Club
CHRISTMAS
RAFFLE BASKET OF CHEER
Drawing Sunday, December 17th , 2006
Donation $1.00
100% of money collected will be donated to charity.
Tickets complements of North end Auto Sales and
Sherry’s Auto Sales and Service
For tickets contact any Acushnet Lion.
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Month of November E Bridgewater Lions Club
DAILY NUMBER RAFFLE FOR NOVEMBER 2006
For those who bought tickets –“GOOD LUCK EVERYONE”
November 17th District 33S
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FUNDRAISER FOR VDG JOE RIZZO
Friday, November 17th
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Social
Dinner at 7:00 pm
Raynham Lions Club - Raynham King Philip Hall
King Philip St., Raynham, MA
HAM AND BEAN DINNER
$10.00 ADMISSION
(WE NEED A FINAL COUNT BY NOVEMBER 12TH)
There will be a Meat Raffle and Other Raffle Prizes
Make checks payable to District 33S-and mail to
Lion Robert Coluci, 45 Arthur Matthew Drive, Hanover, MA 02339
For Reservations please contact:
Bob Coluci 781-826-8501 or e mail rcoluci@aol.com
PDG Geo Hart 508-378-0751 or e mail sevenhart@msn.com
November 18th Lakeville Lions Club
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BEST OF BOSTON COMEDY SHOW
LAKEVILLE LIONS CLUB
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2006.
SHOW AT 7:30 PM - FREE PIZZA.
$20.00 PER.PERSON
FOR TICKET’S CALL.
DAVE ROSE 1-508-947-3483
November 18th Dighton Lions Club
HAM AND BEAN SUPPER- Postponed
TO BE HELD AT A LATER DATE, STAY TUNED!
VFW HALL
N Dighton MA
6:30 pm
Adults $7.00 - Child $3.00
For more information contact President Bill Copeland
508-824-5497
November 19th Lakeville Lions Club
LAKEVILLE LIONS BREAKFAST
3rd
Sunday of Every Month.
8 am-12 pm.
Lions Building
25 Staples Shore Road
Lakeville, MA
November 19th So Attleboro Village Lions Club
ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR
The So Attleboro Village Lions Club will be holding their Annual Craft Fair on Sunday, November 19th from 10 am to 3 pm at the K of C Hall, Highland Avenue (Route 123),
So Attleboro, MA. Admission is fifty cents. Over 40 crafters will be available with their products. There will also be raffles and a bake table. The kitchen will be open for a light lunch.
For more information please contact Chairperson Barbara Rogers @ 508-761-6867 or Marie Berube @ 401-727-0159.
PLEASE VISIT YOUR DISTRICT 33S WEB SIGHT
See the 2006-2007 Directory on line and get the latest news from around the District
View all the Monthly Calendar of Events Newsletters on line in 3 Formats
NOTICE FROM THE HEARING FOUNDATION
The application for the Hearing Foundation should be available on the website. People can access the application, print it out, and use it to submit to the committee for review. Also, please remind everyone to use the new application with the income verification form on the reverse. Both sides need to be completed before submitting to our committee for review, or the application will be returned to the club and therefore services to the client will be delayed.
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November 23rd
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DISTRICT 33S
November 28th
District 33S
Join District 33S Lions
Visit the PERKINS School for the Blind
The annual excursion to visit a recipient of funding from the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc. will be held on Tuesday November 28, 2006, departing at 6:00 p m from the park and ride lot at Rtes 24 and 106. We will travel by bus to the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown for a light dinner and tour of their impressive facilities (where Helen Keller was schooled). We will return by about 10:00 p m. (Caution: the program will be held on the second floor and no elevator is available). The cost is $20.00 per person, including dinner, the bus, and refreshments enroute. Any excess funds are contributed to MLERFI.
Perkins was chosen at the request of past participants in our tours, which have gone to the B U Medical Center, the Schepens Eye Research Institute, the Joslin Diabetes Research Center and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. These visits are designed to familiarize Lions with the incredible eye- and vision-related research facilities in Massachusetts that have made this area one of the world's leading centers for this work. The Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund has been pivotal in this growth by providing seed money for whole host of research projects that have matured into major advances in the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye diseases.
If you'd like to join us, send a check for $20.00 per person to Lion Carl Johannesen,
35 Randall, N. Easton, MA 02356.
Come and see what how your hard work and some of the money you raise is being used to benefit the blind in our society!
Carl Johannesen
508-238-7539
District 33S
CALLING ALL LIONS
WE NEED YOUR HELP! PLEASE!
Is there anyone or hopefully more than one Lion in the district with a dishwasher that would be willing to wash ten (10) or more boxes of EYE GLASSES? We would be truly grateful for any help you can offer us. Thank you!
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Please contact Dighton Lions:
Bob Mullen 508-669-6469
Norm McMann 508-824-8080 McNorm150@aol.com
Ed Olney 508-823-0836
November 29th Lions Clubs International
Massachusetts District 33S
2006-2007
CABINET ADVISORY MEETING
Wednesday, November 29th
Raynham King Philip Hall
2234 King Philip Street, Raynham
6 to 7 pm Social-Get to know your fellow Lions
Meeting Begins at 7 pm
Roast Beef Dinner provided by Raynham Lions Club
$12.00 Per Person
“Brighten the Path by Sharing the Flame”
RSVP by November 21, 2006 to CST Don Hebert – 508-822-1236 or
e mail LionDHebert@aol.com Checks made payable to District 33S
Mail to CST Don Hebert, 44 Johnson Street, Taunton MA 02780
NOTE: It is important to RSVP even if you are not going to join us for dinner in order to have the proper set up. Names and Title of persons attending PLEASE!
*WE WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS FOR OPERATION SANTA CLAUS”
Operation Santa Claus is being directed to support the 1 Battalion 101st Field Artillery Division in Baghdad, Iraq. This unit is comprised of men and women from the Danvers, Brockton, and Fall River Batteries.
Towns in South Eastern, MA represented in the 1-101 FA Deployment are:
Acushnet Assonet Attleboro N Attleboro Bridgewater Brockton Dartmouth E Falmouth Fairhaven Fall River Forestdale Foxboro Halifax Hingham Kingston Mashpee Middleboro New Bedford Norton Norwood Quincy Randolph Raynham Rockland Seekonk Sharon Somerset So Dennis Taunton W Wareham
Weymouth
Town in RI Represented in the 1-101 FA Deployment-N Smithfield-Tiverton-Warren
Items for Operation Santa Claus will be sent to Capt. Nathan Wilder for distribution.
Nathan Wilder
HHB 1-101st FA
APO AE 09316
Let’s support these brave men and women, who are our friends, love one’s & neighbors
SEE THE FOLLOWING LIST FOR SOME IDEAS
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
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
*Other items requested: Backwoods Brand Cigars, Chewing Tobacco, Jolie 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 Enid Silva dinef@msn.com; Barbara Otto lionbotto@aol.com; or Joe Rizzo cindyriz@mindspring.com so that they can be placed on the list to receive one of the Santa Claus Boxes
December 3rd Fall River Carousel
SWANSEA MALL FESTIVAL OF GIVING
Fall River Carousel will participate in the Swansea Mall Festival of Giving discount program to occur at the Mall on Sunday, December 3rd between 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Purchase a $5.00 ticket in advance from a Club Board Member and you will receive a wrist band at the Mall allowing you to claim generous discounts at most of the stores throughout that day. Last year 44 stores participated including Macy’s which offered 20% off its prices. This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better. For instance this year you do not have to be present to claim a raffle prize. While there please use the Coat and Present Check Room, as we’ll occupy it between 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Come get your holiday shopping done early in one day!
Call Bert or Muriel Patenaude at 508-672-3586 or any other Board Member in the outstanding on-line District Directory!
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December 3rd Greater Bridgewater Leo Club
The Greater Bridgewater Leo Club
Proudly presents our third annual
PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Date: Sunday, December 3rd
Place: Bridgewater Senior Center
Time: 7 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $5.00 Donation ($3.00 for seniors)
50% of all proceeds are donated to the Bridgewater Senior Center,
The remaining half benefits Massachusetts Lions Eye Research
December 5th Norton Community Lions Club
SANTA LETTERS
The Norton Community Lions will be doing Santa Letters again this year. Cost is $5.00 per letter. Please contact Linda Winship at lindawinship@comcast.net for more information about the Santa Letter.
DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 5TH
December 10th Dighton Lions Club
SANTA RIDE
Rain date December 17th
The Santa Ride is sponsored by the Dighton Lions. “Santa” rides around every street in town on the back of a fire truck and throws lollipops out to anyone waiting for him. They have been doing this for years and the young kids (and older folks as well) love it. Santa also stops at the nursing home and delivers gifts to all the residents there. It’s a great PR event.
December 10th Rochester Lions Club
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The Rochester Lions Club
Breakfast with Santa - FULL MENU
7:30 am to 11:00 am.
All pictures are a $4.00 Donation (our camera or yours)
December 15th Norton Community Lions Club
JANUARY GIFT CALENDARS
The Norton Community Lions will be selling January Gift Calendars. Purchase a calendar for $10.00 and be eligible to win a gift everyday in January. After being drawn, names will go back into the drawing for another drawing. This calendar could make a great Christmas Gift or Stocking Stuffer. For information or to purchase a calendar, contact Tammy Morrissey at tmorrissey@sensata.com or Linda Winship at lindawinship@comcast.net.
DEADLINE IS MIDDLE DECEMBER
December 16th Fall River Carousel Lions Club
NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP
The Fall River Carousel will sponsor a one day New York City Bus Trip on Saturday, December 16th. If somehow you didn’t finish your holiday shopping during the Festival of Giving then here is your chance to pick up a few more items in the Big Apple or just go to enjoy the lights and sights. Buses will leave Fall River at 6 am and leave New York City at 8 pm. Call Mary Duclos at 508-675-0140 for further details or to reserve your seats.
December 17th Berkley Lions Club
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
&
TV - DVD – VCR RAFFLE DRAWING
Lions Den on the Berkley Common
Breakfast served from 7 am until 11 am
Pictures with the authentic Santa Claus
(your camera or ours)
Lots of Christmas Cheer and Good Will To All
December 19th Barnstable Yarmouth Lions Club
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
Tuesday, December 19th
Yarmouth House
W Yarmouth, MA
Tickets are $30.00 for Sit Down Dinner
6:30 Cocktails
Dinner at 7:00 pm
For more information contact:
Secretary Jane Walsh at 508-775-4337, e mail jwalsh@eyeboston.com
ACUSHNET LIONS CLUB - SUPER BOWL
RAFFLE
2 SUPER BOWL TICKETS
Only 350 Tickets will be Sold - Cost $75.00
Flight for Two from Boston to Miami or Ft Lauderdale Florida
3 Nights Hotel at the Las Palmas Hotel in Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Rental Car for 3 days
Cocktail Reception and Dinner Buffet with National Football League Personality
Photo and Autograph Session
Game Transfer on Sunday-Via Comfortable Motor Coach
Souvenir Super Bowl Plaque
Official NFL Game Program
Souvenir Official Super Bowl Picture
Drawing to be held some time in December just in time for Christmas
To order your ticket contact:
Lion Steve Raposa at 774-263-4100 or Lion Angelo Resendes at 1-508-235-1180
All Proceeds Will Benefit MASS Eye Research & Community Services in Acushnet
LONG RANGE PLANNING- 2007
January 12-13-14, 2007
DISTRICT 33S MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
“Theme Roaring 20’s / Al Capone Era
Dance on Friday Evening, January 12th, 2007
All applications will be treated on a first come, first serve basis. Preference will be given to those staying Friday and Saturday nights. Deadline is December 15, 2006. Cancellations will not be accepted after this date. Applications received before November 23rd will be discounted. All applications MUST include a check for the full amount. A maximum of only two names per application. Badge MUST be worn in all convention areas and are included in all packages.
ROOM RESERVATIONS
To: PDG Jim Amaral Make Checks Payable To:
201 New Street District 33-S Mid Winter Conference
Rehoboth, MA 02769
Applications have been sent to all clubs in the district with the information on the 7 different packages available. Any questions please contact PDG Jim or Kathy Amaral at
508-252-3834 and e mail Momakath@aol.com
February 24th, 2007
THE NEW ENGLAND LIONS COUNCIL
CORDIALLY EXTENDS A SPECIAL INVITATION TO
ALL NEW ENGLAND LIONS & MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
TO JOIN IN
“AN EVENING TO BENEFIT LCIF”
WITH
PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
LION ASHOK MEHTA
NOTICES AND DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLUBS IN
MASS DISTRICT 33
2007 ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB
ROCKLAND LIONS CLUB 50th ANNIVERSARY
DESTINATION: 1st two days at sea
St Martin, 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 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
DEPOSIT of $250.00 per 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).
June 2nd Provincetown Lions Club
75th ANNIVERSARY
The Provincetown Lions Club will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary on June 2, 2007. We don’t have a lot of the details worked out yet but we do know that ID L. Doug Sime will be the featured speaker and it will be held at the Eastham Four Points Sheraton hotel.
More information will follow as soon as plans are finalized.
Steven M. Garran, CPA
3 Main Street, Unit 19
Eastham, MA 02642
Tel: 508-255-8380 Fax: 508-255-1445 www.garrancpa.com
LIVE WELL- LAUGH OFTEN- LOVE MUCH!
Happy Thanksgiving
LIVE WELL- LAUGH OFTEN- LOVE MUCH!
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 December Calendar of Events Newsletter. The DEADLINE is November 20th
Any comments, suggestions, etc. are always welcome.