We had (2) two blood drives in the month of January 2009. Our first drive was at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. We collected 26 units of blood on Jan. 4, 2009. Our second blood drive was at the D.V.F.D. Activity Building. We collected 88 units of blood on Jan. 19, 2009.

This puts our yearly total at 456 so far. Thank You!!! . Our next drive is scheduled for Thursday February 5, 2008.  This will be held at the Damascus United Methodist Church. Lions Club next drive is March 16, 2009.

We continue to feed the ARC staff. Its numbers can be between 15 to 20 workers. This has seemed to make a very big difference. They first are very appreciative and they stay in the building and do not go out for food. This makes the ARC staff a better work force.

I would like to thank our Lions and guests for the set up of our drive at the D.V.F D. Activity Building. Thank You.

We had our Mary Kay basket donated by Lion Marsha Holpuch. The value was about $90.00. Thank You.

All donors received a Tote bag from the American Red Cross. Thank You.

I would like to thank Safeway for always supplying the donuts and newspapers. Valued at $25.00. Thank You.

I would like to thank Ledo’s Pizza for donating the pies in the canteen. Thank You.

I would like to thank Lion Mary Francis Gosnell for coming in all day to pop corn for all the donors.

I would like to thank Lion Tom Jackson for all his work on the signs north and south of town. Thank You.

I would like to thank all the Lions Club members for all of the hard work. It is proven if we make the phone calls it seems to increase the units of blood we collect. Thank You.

I would like to thank the Lions in our club who still continue to give a unit of blood each time. Thank you.

I would like to thank King Lion Eloise and Lion Tuck for setting up the Lions marketing display board.

This seems to be working. We have gotten some new members from this. Thank You.

I would like to also thank my Mom and Dad for being involved with our blood drives. They show up around 10:00 AM and leave with me about 9:00 PM. Thank you.

I would like to thank my (2) nieces for helping all day at the blood drive, especially with set up. Thank You.

We have a great community. Damascus is a special place. Thanks to all who continue to support our community blood drives.

Thank You