Greetings Damascus Lions!
The weather warmed up pretty quickly but is still keeping us wet as we transition from spring into summer. Even though the Damascus Lions move into “summer mode” (sporadic meetings not at our regular location) don’t forget we have plenty of activities to do. We “putt” right into June with our annual Golf Tournament at Glade Valley Golf Club in Walkersville. This continues to be one of our biggest fund raisers. Please show up and support Lions Bob Snapp, John Warfield and Mike Thornett with this event. Our Picnic will be Tuesday June 3 at the pavilion at Damascus United Methodist Church. Bring a dish, or two, to share. Then we have our annual Induction Night on June 17 at the Golden Bull in Gaithersburg. Feel free to bring a guest and please get your dinner reservations into Lion Bob Snapp soon.
Lion Tony and I will be out of town for our first meeting in July, but it will be July 1 at Damascus United Methodist Church. Lion Joy and the church ladies will cook us a nice summer meal (sorry I’m missing it). We decided to have a July 1 meeting to prepare for the upcoming Damascus Days. Damascus Days consist of 2 days of events throughout Damascus. Many Lions and other community organizations parade through town on Friday July 11. This year’s theme is cartoons – let’s think of something cute we can do. Publicity is the main goal of Damascus Days and we really need to spread some Lion Pride! Saturday July 12 we have two events at the same time, our Pancake Breakfast and our Flea Market. I am also trying to get the Red Cross to set up a bus for a walk in blood drive. So there is plenty to do during Damascus Days. In July the Damascus Lions will also have our social event at a Key’s Game – stay tuned for details.
In August our Ice Cream dipping event replaces one meeting. We really need to have many Lions present at this event. Even if you feel you cannot scoop ice cream, we can use your help in many other ways. This is another event where it is important to make our presence in the community known. Summer is a great time to focus on recruiting new members to our club.
I am debating another group picture in September. We had a great showing of Lions for the meeting and picture; unfortunately many of your beautiful faces were hidden behind others. Let me know your thoughts on another group picture.
This year’s picnic will be bitter sweet for me. It was a year ago at the picnic where most of us saw Lion Bill Mahylis for the last time. I remember Helen made this amazing peach cheesecake that everyone loved. He and Midge are missed by all of us. Please think of our fellow Lions even when we are not at a Lion event. Remember, we are like your second family. I’m sure some of them would appreciate a call or an invite to a meeting or event. As always remember to Appreciate, Believe in and Care for your fellow Lions.
Happy Summer!
KL Barbara