Dear Damascus Lions,
Let’s hope that March comes in like a lamb and stays that way! Let’s keep the “lion” activity to the club and out of the weather forecast. We have just passed our “slow” season for the club, and with the warming of the weather, our activities are warming up too.
This month we have several activities and rely on the power of the club to make them the “best ones yet.” To start, we have our club auction at the March 15th meeting. Our auction provides the bulk of our administrative funding. By raising money at the auction, we are able to keep our dues low. So go through your “stuff” and pick some items to donate to the auction. Then come to the meeting with your honey and your money for a fun evening of auction action. Let me know as soon as you can what you are donating so that we can have a list for the meeting. Get donation forms at our web site at damascuslions.org
Next up is our spring Pancake Breakfast on March 19. We need your help to staff the kitchen and dining room. The bake table remains very popular (no wonder, with all the marvelous cooks in our midst) and needs to be fully stocked. Advance ticket sales insure us a profit, get some from Lion Joy and sell them to your friends and neighbors. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 4-8. Be sure to sign up for a shift to help out, too. Nothing starts your day out right like a good breakfast!!
Our last activity for March is the blood drive on the 28th. Lion Ken Cook will need your assistance for phone calls, room setup, donor check-in and the recovery area. Phone lists will be available at the meeting on the 15th. Sign up to be a donor at www.inova.org/bloodsaves. One donation can help up to 3 people – talk about multiplying yourself!!
The Nominating Committee has completed their work on a slate of officers for next year. Please be prepared to vote for your choices at our first meeting in April. Participation by the full membership makes our club one of the best places to invest your time in our community. Thanks for your continued support.
Yours in Service,
King Lion Marcia