GOOD BYE February, HELLO March. Did the groundhog see his shadow? Is spring on its way? or will there be six more weeks of winter?… Whatever the weather, you can count on Lions serving. Plans are in the works for several activities coming soon.

It’s time for the Lions road clean-up crew on March 14. Contact Lion John Holpuch to help make a clean sweep in the neighborhood.

The lions In-House Auction is on March 17, Lion Marcia Holpuch is our committee chairperson, let her know that you want to donate, an item/or send a donation now, sign up to help. “It’s a Fun Night.”

Our Pancake Breakfast is on March 21. See Lion Joy Schwab for Tickets. Plan to attend and help out. Also send an item for the Bake/Craft Table. Good food and Great buys.

At our Valentines meeting on February 3, Lions Joy and Warren Schwab were voted the Club “Sweetheart couple,” a trophy was presented by King Lion saying, “One love shared by two.” Thanks for your devotion to the Lions Club and to each other. All Lions received a box of candy. Valentines were also sent to remember our Lion Nick Holpuch, who is away, serving his country. “HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to All.

Sharing a PROUD MOMENT … A letter was received from the Presidential Inaugural Committee thanking the Damascus Lions for keeping the spirit of unity and service alive, signed “THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO,” President Barack Obama.

Black History Month was recognized at our February dinner meeting with guest speaker, Mr. Warren Flemming, who is a longtime resident of Damascus and is currently a commissioner for the Historic Commission of Montgomery County. Mr. Flemming informed us about the heritage of African Americans in the past. Thank you, Warren, for sharing your stories and information.
Prospective Member meeting night held on February 17 started with dinner and a Welcome to everyone from King Lion, with help of Lions Happy King and IPP Gary Rogers wearing lion’s masks and giving out small bags of mixed fruits, KL Eloise told of the symbol that the different fruits represented, The last one being a bunch of grapes, pointing out, become a Lion and “Be ONE on the bunch.”

Following was Business reports and updates ahead.

More in the Month of February on the 17… We enjoyed a program given by IPP Lion Gary Rogers. Gary is the Membership chairperson this year and had a Prospective Members outline prepared on “WHY LIONS, and WHAT Lions are all about. He asked around the room for lions to express their thoughts on the reasons they joined and what benefits are offered … among the comments were new friends, fellowship, serving, giving back to community and the joy of helping others, but mostly the PEOPLE, as Lions “WE SERVE”

Thank you lion Gary for this informative and informational program, reminding everyone of How “We Serve” encouraging us to invite someone to join, all you have to do is “JUST ASK,” you might be surprised of the answer….so step up NOW, and sponsor a NEW member TODAY!

I would also like to apologize to Lion Wayne Marr for missing his name on the list of helpers with the recent NBC 4 event report’ Thanks you also. please forgive KL.

Looking forward to the activities ahead, I ask that you mark your calendars and be involved, be a part of the bunch, it’s a Fruitful experience. “Together we can make it happen”