Lions Club International
October 2007
Calendar of Events E- mail Newsletter
With District Governor Joe Rizzo We Serve
“CHALLENGE TO CHANGE”
MESSAGE FROM YOUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Dear Lions
Now that the unofficial Lions year (September 1st) has begun, clubs should well be on their way to planning their year. We certainly want to hold onto those projects that have been successful and move forward with new and exciting initiatives. Striving forward will also allow us to excel in meeting established goals such as increased membership, community service projects, Massachusetts Lions Eye Research and International Community support.
From September 6-9, I attended USA/Canada Forum and returned from the event with renewed energy and enthusiasm for the year ahead. One of the recurrent themes is our Challenge to Change message and the need to “rebrand” Lionism. The general thrust of the message is that we need to become a vital part of the community and present our image as energetic concerned citizens dedicated to serving those less fortunate than ourselves. If we hope to attract younger generation members who are more “bottom line” oriented, they must see Lions as active members addressing community needs. In addition, meetings they attend need to be well planned, interesting, limited to ideally one hour, and fun. To retain their interest, they need to be involved and feel they are making a difference in their community.
At USA/Canada, I also had the
opportunity to meet our International Director guest for our mid-winter
convention in January. International
Director Dr. Harold Ott and his wife, Barbara, live in
During the next two months you will have an opportunity to meet with your Region and Zone Chairs. Their role is supportive, as they have been trained in a number of areas to assist you in meeting your needs. There will also be regional meetings where Region Chairs have planned programs to provide training with information pertinent to the success of your club. I urge you to support their efforts. The planned topics will not be the same as those presented at the Cabinet Advisory Meeting.
I believe the following quotes are applicable at the club and district level as we address the Challenge to Change. They essentially address change and provide the message that change doesn’t just happen – it is a conscious effort to move from the past and the present forward to the future. How that starts is with a dream, idea or just a suggestion that grows into reality.
“You
are today where your thoughts have brought you. You are tomorrow where you
thoughts will take you.” James Allen
“If you open yourself up to possibility
thinking, you open yourself up to many other possibilities.” Anonymous
“Big
thinkers are responsible for creative, positive, forward-looking, optimistic
pictures in their own minds and in the minds of others.” David J. Schwartz
Not above you, not
beneath you, but with you!
Joe Rizzo
District
Governor
DISTRICT REMINDERS :
- District
33-S Journey for
- IPID L. Doug Sime Testimonial Dinner is Oct. 13th
- Peace Poster Submissions are due to DG Joe by Nov. 15th for judging at the November 26th Cabinet Advisory Meeting.
- Youth Speech Contestant names should be provided to club’s respective Youth Speech Region Chair.
- Operation Santa donations for overseas troops will be collected at the Nov. 26th Cabinet Advisory Meeting
INTERESTING NEWS FOR THE DISTRICT
Lions Environmental Photo Contest
2008 MULTI-LINGUAL CALENDARS
Featuring Lions Environmental Photo Contest entries from
13 multiple districts that include
Replublic of
Calendars are available for purchase (US $10.00 each)
For more information visit www.lionsclubs.org
To order, contact: programs@lionsclubs.org
District 33S
“Behind the Scenes” Tour of
NEADS’ PRISON PUP PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Established in 1998
Meet with some of the residents at MCI-Plymouth
This would be a great Idea for a clubs meeting night, something different!
Combine this with a dinner out
You would be invited inside of this Prison PUP Partnership facility currently raising and training puppies. Meet facility administrators, inmate trainers and the dogs they are raising, NEADS staff and board members, and the graduates who have ultimately benefited from this remarkable partnership.
For more information e mail PDG Doreen Martell at dsheridan@neads.org
District 33S
TRIPLE T PROGRAM
For those Lions that have not been made aware of the Triple T Program that was presented at the New England Lions Seminar, here is the link www.lionstt.com
This site will give you a preview of a very exciting program. Transfusion-Transition-Transformation. Look at the numbers and you will understand the urgency of our involvement
YIL
Lion John Hoyle, PID
A GREAT
WEB SITE FOR LIONS, LIONESS, AND LEOS
(I thought this was worth repeating again)
A Lion from
This info was sent to me by Leo Club AdvisorPeter Bertelli
CHANGE IN INTERNATIONAL POLICY
REGARDING PAYMENT OF DUES
International
has changed its policy regarding the payment of club dues. Previously, clubs were allowed to owe $1000
for up to 150 days prior to being put in a suspension status. The new policy is that if a club owes $20 per
member and that due’s has not been paid within 150 days, the club is
automatically put on suspension and given 90 days to pay the amount due or make
payment arrangements. If neither is
done, then the club’s charter is automatically revoked after this 90-day
period.
Joe Rizzo, District Governor
cindyriz@mindspring.com
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD
Please see attached information on
the October Membership Growth Award Program as re-introduced by Lions Clubs
International. The October Growth Program will reward each of the top 3 clubs
in every district with a positive net growth of three or more members during
October 2007. The banner patches that will be awarded will be based on the
results turned in on the October Monthly Membership Report (MMR or WMMR).
Be sure to share this October Growth Award fact sheet with your club and with
other clubs round you. For more information on the program, visit the following
Web page
(
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/programs_mem_october_growth.shtml),
or contact the Membership Operations Department at (630) 571-5466, ext. 319 or
at memberops@lionsclubs.org.
Sincerely,
Membership
Operations Department
Lions
Club International
September 28th REMINDER
CARNATIONS FOR
MASS
LIONS EYE RESEARCH
Order deadline is September 28th
Delivery Date is October 20th
Checks payable to District 33S Carnations
Must accompany the order and sent to
Carnation Chairperson Jason Brown
for questions call 508-824-2447
Each club receives credit to Mass Lions Eye Research for total amount they sell!
Please include Name and Telephone number of contact person
for delivery arrangements on October 20th
September 30th
NRT HARVEST FAIR –
It’s old fashioned and tremendous fun for the family
A judging of home grown vegetables, crafts, and activities for the kids. Petting zoo, face painting, and a lot of good old fashion fun for all ages. The Easton Lions Club supports this event each year by manning the hot dogs and hamburger stand and has a booth there as well. It’s an event that the entire community turns out to participate in .join us!
Take a Sunday drive and join us at the NRT Harvest
Fair. Rte 138 and
October 5th
8th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Pine Oaks Golf Course,
Registration 8 am - 9 am Shotgun Start
$100 Registration Fee per Player
Price includes: 18 holes of Golf, Cart, Awards and Luncheon
Registration and Fees
must be received by
(Register early only a 100 Player limit)
Make check payable to Easton Lions Club
Mail to:
c/o Bob Davis
For additional information call: Chairman Bill Habig at 508-238-3330
October 6th District 33S
19th ANNUAL FAMILY WALK-A-LONG
District 33S LIONS a Journey for Sight
The District 33S Lions Club will bring
attention to the growing need to helping
raise money for Mass. Eye Lions Research, while having a good time, during the District 33 S Journey for Sight Walk-Along on October 6, 2007 at Scussett Beach
State Park
Massachusetts Lions Eye Research
has helped people with eye diseases from glaucoma to diabetic eye disease to
cataract extractions. We have contributed to hospitals and institutions such as
In the last
thirty years, Lions Clubs throughout the state have raised millions of dollars.
Through the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund Inc., they have provided
critical financial support for various eye research programs. At
Do you know that . .
·
More than 40 million people in the world are blind today.
·
This very minute three people will begin to go blind.
·
Before the end of today, 4,300 more people will be blind.
· 80% of the world's blind are needlessly blind.
Highlighting the day will be a
Car Cruise. The Cruise will start at
If you cannot join us for the
day, but would like to help Eye Research, please send your check with your
generous donation made out to District 33 S Journey for Sight Walk-Along. You
may mail your check to Past CST Pat Salvas,
The Rosemary McCampbell Challenge Trophy will be up for grabs again this year for the club raising the most money for Eye Research.
The Walk-A-Long Committee is requesting donations for items for the raffle table on October 6th. The item doesn’t have to be elaborate but just something nice or even funny. If any club would like to help us out they can call me, Debbie Masciulli at 781-844-7851 or e mail me at dmasciulli@excite.com and arrange to pick up if need be.
Let’s make this the best year ever!
For those that would like to camp
for the weekend at
1-781-293-3401
Flyers and Pledge Sheets have been sent along to all the
clubs in the district. This is a great
family day along the
For more questions Contact Ken Corti at lionbettyc@comcast.net or 781-293-3401
October 6th Rehoboth Lions Club
35 WEEK CLUB
Holy Ghost Hall
Broad Street,
John Skurchak Chair – Buy tickets from any lion – Come have fun!
Excellent Food! It is Octoberfest Fun!
Help make this project another Rehoboth Lions SUCCESS!
Tickets available until October 2nd from Russ Latham 508-252-4272
October 7th Rehoboth Lions Club
CLAM BOIL
Seekonk Rod & Gun Club
Tickets from Larry Abrams 508-252-9825
October 7, 14, 21, 28
Route 53
Every Sunday starting
at
For more info contact Lion Geo Stagno at 781-826-2729
or email gstagno@comcast.net
A GALA EVENING TESTIMONIAL HONORING
PAST DISTRICT DIRECTOR L. DOUG SIME
The Testimonial
committee and the host clubs cordially invite you to attend a Gala Homecoming
Testimonial honoring a special Lion and friend, PID L. Doug Sime and his wife
Lion Vale. This event offers us an
opportunity to say “Thank you” to
PID Doug and Lion Vale for their efforts representing us on the International
Board of Directors these past two years.
The cocktail reception will begin at
Send in your reservation ASAP. The
cost of the tickets are $40.00 per person, but if you reserve before
Information on the Hampton Inn
Hotel, located on the same property as White’s Restaurant is included in the
brochure sent to all the clubs. If you need a room, please
call the Hampton Inn 508-675=8599
ext 106.. They are holding only a limited number of rooms.
If anyone is planning on making a presentation to Doug and Vale that evening, they should contact myself by email or call me 774-644-3099, so they can be put on the agenda
We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event.
For tickets and more information contact Chairmen:
PCC Carl Munroe: 774-644-3099 or PP Arnie Lett: 508-394-4125
October 13th
CHOPSTIK
AUCTION
Knights of Columbus Hall
Rte 123 So
Doors open at
Cash Bar all evening
Free Refreshments at Intermission
Remember that 100% of Profits are returned to our community!
October 13th
14th
ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Westport
Lions Third Annual Arts and Crafts Show will be held on Sat.Oct 13 and
A few spots are still available. Anyone interested in getting an application call Lion Diane at 508-636-5426 or Lion Linda at 508-678-2255.
October 14th Abington Lions Club
Presents a night at
BARRETT’S HAUNTED MANSION
Your time has come….
Sunday,
$16.00 per person
Bring your family, bring your friends.
(Kids under 12 it may be a little to scary for them)
For more information contact Lion Joe Russell – 781-724-1636
October 14th Dighton and Dighton Dandilions Clubs
PIG ROAST
Dighton Lions Club Pavilion
Somerset St Rte 138, Dighton
Cost $15.00
Raffles
Contact Lion Norm McMann 508-8247-8080 or
Lioness Alice Tiffany 508-880-2588
October 21st Lakeville Lions Club
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
Lakeville Lions Hall
Cooked to order, coffee, juice and great company
See you there
October 27th Norton Lions Club
ANNUAL CLAM BOIL
The Norton Lions will host their annual Clm Boil on October
27th at
October 28th Dighton Lions Club
3rd ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL
Araujo Farms
Emphasis this year is on Youth.
There will be singing, musical playing, and art done by the
youth. Also, this year there will be a
wine tasting event to include local wineries.
The event will be in a heated space.
The Araujo Farms is located at
October 28th
HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST
Real family style breakfast cooked to order
Great breakfast, with coffee and juice included
Bring the whole family for some
ghoulish fun in the morning
October 30th
Semi Annual Region L Meeting
"Our Lady of the
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Theme:
Transfusion - Transition - Transformation
Kick off the year with this
informative and fun evening for Club representatives of the 17 Lions clubs in
Region "L". Attendance is highly encouraged for current Club
Officers (or their representatives), and an open invitation to attend is
extended to any interested Lion in the Region! There is no fee for
the meeting, dress is casual, and complimentary light refreshments and
beverages will be provided. Come meet and converse with club officers of the
clubs in the immediate local towns to yours. An agenda and meeting topics
will be to each club in the region.
For planning purposes, please
RSVP your Club's attendance by October 26th to your Region Chair or appropriate
Zone Chair, at the numbers below. Spread the word to your Club members
and join us for an enjoyable evening of Lionism!
Contact
Lion Martin Middleton, Region
L Chairperson 508-697-6939 martin.middleton@verizon.net
Lion Bob Jaeger, Zone 1
Chairman 508-747-2523 plymouthlionbob@aol.com
Lion Theresa Tiber, Zone 2
Chairman 508-697-8640 t_tibert@yahoo.com
Lion Amos Keddem, Zone 3
Chairman 508-238-0751 keddem@comcast.net
November
DAILY WINNER
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
1. Match the first 3 numbers (in exact order) from the daily lottery number
2. Ticket is valid for the month of Novmber
3. One winner of $50 each day. You are eligible to win more than once during the month.
4. All winners will be notified by mail
DONATION $5.00
All proceeds benefit E Bridgewater Lions Charities
Contact Lion David Hart for tickets at 508-922-6242
November 3rd Lower
(the new club in town)
CHARTER NIGHT
The Lower Cape Cod Lions Club is ready to “Light the way”
Four Points Sheraton
3800 Route 6,
$30.00 per person
Deadline for RSVP is October 20th
Contact Lion Floran Rozzelle at 508-349-0157 or e mail floranr@yahoo.com
Ads for Lighthouse Charter Night Program Booklet
Deadline for placing an ad in the program booklet is October 8th. Ads are $15, $25, or $50. Contact Lisa Radke at 508-240-7625.
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been set aside. For anyone wishing to book a room, you must contact the hotel directly. Single and Double rooms are $79.00 plus; Triple rooms are $89.00 plus; and Quads are $99.00 plus. Deadline for booking is October 4th.
November 8th Norton Community Lions Club
MEMORIAL LIGHTS
The Norton Community Lions will be selling Memorial Lights
for their Annual Memorial Light Tree, to be lit on December 2nd
(Festivities start at
Cost to purchase a light in memory of someone is $5.00. All purchases and names must be submitted by November 8th.
You can purchase a light by calling Ruth Schneider at 508-285-7852, Dottie Morris
508-822-7946, or Tammy Morrisey 508-285-7852.
November 10th
DISTRICT 33-S FUNDRAISER FOR
VDG NOLAN ROSSELLE
HAM AND BEAN DINNER
Saturday November 10th
Lakeville Lions Club
$12.00 per person
Raffles and lots of fun.
For tickets and more information contact:
Steve Raposa at acushnetlionsteve@comcast.net
Make all checks payable to the Acushnet Lions Club
Join us so we can rock on with
Rockin’ Rollin’ Nolan Rozzelle
November 10th Lakeville Lions Club
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
To be held at the
Lakeville Lions Club
More details in November Newsletter, Stay tuned
November 11th
15TH ANNUAL TELEVISED AUCTION
To Benefit
Mass Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc.
Each year many individuals and local businesses help the Bridgewater Academy Lions Club by donating items and services to be auctioned off for charity. The Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund disburses monies to many hospitals and research facilities in order to find cures and treatments for preventable blindness.
As in the past 14 years, this year’s auction will be televised live on BTV Cable 9. Viewers can sit in the comfort of their own homes and use out multi-line telephone bank to bid on whichever items they like.
Please remember to bid high and bid early!
November 15th
PEACE POSTER SUBMISSIONS
The peace Posters submissions are due to District Governor Joe by November 15th for judging at the November 26th Cabinet Advisory Meeting.