Dec. Holiday Giving Project 2011

For Christmas, we will do things a bit different this year.  The Tradesmen Motorcycle members are sponsoring a Jingle Bell Blues Toy Run and Concert this year and are collecting toys and money from the participants. Should any Lion like to join the Tradesmen in their motorcycle run, contact Mary Frances for more info. (And, no, I am not riding in the run.)  The Tradesmen joined with us last year and donated many nice toys for the children along with a monetary donation.  The committee wants to inventory the collection from the Jingle Bell Run before we purchase additional toys for our children.  We are asking Lions to bring Stocking Stuffers to the December 6^th meeting in lieu of purchasing toys.  A list of items needed will be handed out at the November 15^th dinner meeting. Also we would encourage Lions to bring mittens and stockings for children, teenagers and adults to the Christmas Party on December 13^th and we will decorate a tree with them.  A Shopping Team will purchase an outfit for each child spending approx. $30 per child.  We will also purchase a family gift.  Again we will pack up to three food boxes for delivery along with the gifts for each family.  Check the TimeLine printed elsewhere for specific dates.

Unlike a few of the other organizations involved in the Giving Project, the Lions prefer to deliver the food and gifts to their respective families.  It has become a part of experiencing the spirit of the Holidays for us.  We encourage you to sign up to support this meaningful project.  Should you have any questions, please direct them to Lion Barbara Barry or Lion Mary Frances Gosnell