Spring has Sprung! Most days it feels more like 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 on June 1. 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 2 at Gladhills in Frederick. Come and enjoy some home cooking and see some of Buck’s collections of tractors and engines. Then we have our annual Induction Night on June 16 at the Golden Bull in Gaithersburg. Feel free to bring a guest and please get your dinner reservations into Lion Bob Snapp soon.
July and August are also busy Lion months. We have Damascus Days on July 10 & 11. It is 2 days of events throughout Damascus. Many Lions and other community organizations parade through town on Friday July 10. Publicity is the main goal of Damascus Days and we really need to spread some Lion Pride! Saturday July 11 we have two events at the same time, our Pancake Breakfast and our Flea Market. 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 can not 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.
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