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Damascus Lions at the Fitness Expo

January 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo was held Saturday, January 16, 2010

 Eight members of the Damascus Lions Club worked the first shift with the Lions Community Outreach Foundation’s Vision and Hearing Bus located at the Washington DC Convention Center.  The set up and coordination was lead by LCOF President Charlie Kearse who did an excellent job in coordinating Glaucoma Screening conducted by certified personnel and located at the Lions site.  Vision, Glaucoma Screening and Pre-School Screening was located outside the LCOF Bus with Hearing Screening and consultation with specialist conducting the Glaucoma Screening done within the bus.

Thanks to those that signed up and attended from our Club:  King Lion Mary Frances Gosnell and Lions Tony and Barbara Barry, Charlie Hertel, Jerry Mallack, Wayne Marr, Gary Rogers, and Mike Thornett.
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Clarksburg Corner

January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

From Coordinator – Lion Joann Woodson and Liaison – Lion Eloise Woodfield

Clarksburg Branch Lions wish everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year 2010.

Catching up from an active year with doing Community events around Clarksburg and Damascus.

On Sept. 27th, Lions Shyue and Su Huang had a food booth at the Kingsley School event. Thank you for helping make a success with this fund raiser. Also, Lions Shyue and Su were named, “Lion of the Year”, congratulations. Lion Ann Davis attended the display inside the school, many thanks.

Damascus Lions of the Clarksburg Branch attended Charter Night, everyone enjoyed the evening.

Celebrating in Oct at the fall Pumpkin Fest, held at the Clarksburg Town Center, “Reaching out to membership”- Lion Chris Fletcher talked with potential members about Lions and how “WE SERVE”. This was a great way to let the community be aware of Lionism.

In Nov, Branch Club Lions participated in the Clarksburg Elementary School’s 100 years of education. Thanks to all Lions that came out to SERVE. Lions Dale Ryan, Ann Davis, Midge Tench, Joann Woodson, IPP Eloise, Tuck Woodfield, Ben Lewis Plumbing, Mike Bowersox, Jim Cox, and Herb Barnes of the Laytonsville Lions Club.

Bringing in the month of December, Lions helped the Clarksburg Historical Society, Inc. with the annual town tree lighting. Leo the Lion attended and handed out oranges. The Clarksburg School Leos trimmed the tree and dressed as Santa helpers. Providing music was the Clarksburg high School Band. Lion Santa (Gary Rogers) arrived on a shiny red Clarksburg fire truck. We appreciated King Lion Mary Frances attending the event and thanks to Cindee Rogers for taking photos.

The Clarksburg Sr. Holiday Party was held, Lions entertained with games, Santa arrived and gifts were given to all seniors. All enjoyed a delicious meal and a great time.

At this time, we would like to wish Lion Ronnie Poland a speedy recovery and a Happy New Year.

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Holiday Baskets Report

January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

EXTRAORDINARY –– Beyond what is usual!

Past President Dave Davidson used the word EXTRAORDINARY to describe accomplishments of the Damascus Lions and their activities some years ago.  The word came to mind when I was trying to explain what happened on Friday, December 18, the night before the snow storm.

The Damascus Lions rallied around a Christmas Giving Project and made it happen before the storm hit – in fact, completed the deliveries just an hour before the snow began.  And that is EXTRAORDINARY!!

Yes, we made it happen and thanks to all who helped with the project from the beginning to the finish line.  The Delivery Teams came forth with renewed energy, members came that had not planned to help on Friday to help put it all together, putting their personal chores and committments aside. They all were willing to do whatever had to be done to get the food and gifts to the 34 families which included 68 children and 58 adults.

The projections for the Christmas Giving Project are that it cost us $ 3,037 and it took 48 Lions, Partners-in-service, children and Leos working approximately 197 hours to make it happen.  Each family received nonperishable food for their dinner and surplus for their pantry, ham, milk, eggs, potatoes, butter, bread, dinner rolls, homemade cookies by the Goldsteins, filled Christmas Stocking, oranges, candy canes, towels and wash clothes , toys  and an outfit for each child.

We have estimated that the School Food Drives collected approximately 12,000 items of food this year.  Four pick-up loads of food were taken to the HELP Closet.

Thanks go to all Lions for purchasing a gift for each child, Bob Newlin for organizing the School Food Drives, Chris Fletcher for contacting and profiling the families, Ray Molesworth for coming forth and taking a leadership role on Friday and all Lions and Partners-in-service who put others before self in completing the project.

As I can’t remember who coined this phrase but I am saying it from the heart – God Bless you all real good!

(Photos courtesy of Lion Joy Schwab and Lion Gary Rogers)

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Health and Fitness Expo – Help Needed

January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The upcoming NBC4 Fitness Expo will be held at the Washington Convention Center.  Our club has signed up for a shift on Saturday, Jan. 16th from 9-11:30am.  We need about 10 people to fully cover the shift.  So far seven people have signed up, not counting Lions Tony and Barbara Berry – Lion Tony will be wearing the Lion’s costume and Lion Barbara will be walking around with him, so they really don’t count for helping with the screenings.   So we still need a few members to volunteer to help with the Vision and Hearing and Preschool Screening. 
 We will meet at the High School parking lot right across from Weis at 7:15-7:30am to car pool down to the Shady Grove Metro Station get on Metro around 8:00am to arrive at the Convention Center for our 9:00am shift.

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President's Message – Jan 2010

January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

King Lion Mary Frances GosnellLions, I trust all of you had an enjoyable Holiday Season! And my wish for the New Year is that it will be kind to you!

Congratulations to Immediate Past President Eloise upon receiving the Presidents Diamond Award for Membership from International President Al Brandel as well as the President’s Excellence Award for 2008-09 Lions year. Also much Appreciation to all Lions as you helped make it happen for IPP Eloise.

As usual, December was a bustle and hustle time.

My appreciation goes to –

• Lion Sue Suddath for putting on a great Christmas/Birthday Party at the Senior Center. Sue served 4 different homemade cakes along with ice cream at the party. She had the Seniors playing games, doing art work and solving puzzles. All left with a gift bag of goodies as well. Thanks Sue!

• Thanks to Lion Charlie Holpuch for organizing the Christmas Dinner Party for us. The delightful musicians sure gave a festive touch of dinner music while we enjoyed our meal. The gift game was much fun and enjoyed by all. Thanks Charlie and Marcia!

• Thanks to all Lions for their participation in the Christmas Giving Project. It truly was a special time and a special giving project. See the “EXTRAORDINARY” article in this Lions Tale.

I trust all Lions received my New Year mailing. Please note on the Activities Schedule the change of meeting place for the Monthly Board Meetings. Montgomery County is requiring a fee for usage of their public buildings beginning in 2010.

I ask you to keep our Lions who are having health issues in your thoughts and prayers. Most of them would appreciate visitors as well. So if you have a few minutes, why not stop and visit with one of them.

Lions, Happy New Year and may 2010 be kind to you.

King Lion Mary Frances

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Blood Drive – Jan 18

January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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The next Lions Club Blood Drive will be on January 18 at the DVFD Activities Building on Lewis Drive.  1-7.

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