Hello Lions!
Well the summer flew by as expected. I feel like I should be more rested. The Barry Family went to Ireland to celebrate Tony’s aunt’s 94th birthday. Then a month later we went to the Outer Banks and had more rain there than in we had in Ireland. But we had fun!
Damascus Days kept the Damascus Lions busy. The first event I attended was painting the grass for the flea market. It was a rainy night and eventually we had to call it quits when it started to thunder. Friday night many Lions helped out with the parade. I was melting in the Lion suit while holding on to the wagon while Lion Tony drove the tractor. Saturday was another busy day with the flea market and the pancake breakfast. I think both events were well attended by Lions and customers.
Our original Keys Game was rained out so hopefully most of us can go to the August 26 Keys Game.
Lions Marcia, Chris and I attended a District 22C Advisory Meeting on Saturday August 16 in Temple Hills. It is a long drive but the meeting was worth it.
One of my favorite days of the year is the Tuesday of the Montgomery County Fair when the Damascus Lions Club’s dip ice cream. It was a rainy day (seems to be a pattern this summer) but we were busy. The seniors like to cash in their coupons for a free cone! I always have fun on ice cream day. I can’t wait to hear the final reports from ice cream; they say it was one of the better years. A special thanks goes out to all of you for your help.
I also want to thank our Lions for helping out with the Mobil Health Unit (the “eye bus”). Lion Sandy Gill did a great job of getting plenty of coverage for both Monday and Thursday.
September 2 is our first meeting back “home” at Wesley Grove United Methodist Church. I hope every Lion wears their Lion’s polo shirt (a solid black or white shirt will suffice if you do not have a polo) so we can gather outside Wesley Grove for a group photo. It will be a busy night as we have some business to conduct and an awesome speaker. Please try to attend this meeting.
We are quickly approaching the Damascus Community Fair on September 5, 6, & 7. There will be plenty of events for Lions to attend from popping popcorn to taking entries and even making our own ice cream! We will be doing a test run of ice cream making on Sunday August 31 at my house. We plan to make 3 different flavors so come on over, have some lunch and sample the ice cream.
Some people truly believe that the Damascus Lions Club is like their second family, I know I do. Please remind your fellow Lions of upcoming meetings and events. Also keep some of us in your prayers. Remember to Appreciate, Believe in and especially Care for our fellow Lions. Have a great rest of the summer!
KL Barbara