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In
this editorial I would like to bring up three items. 1.
would like to thank all
those members who either called or contacted myself or other
members of my family to inquire as to my health in the last month or
so. I am presently on the mend and feeling better and stronger every
day. As was mentioned to me by a member who is now on vacation in
Portugal as we get older we are more inclined to get sick and once we
are sick to suffer for a longer period of time. I would like to remind
that member of his age. Yes, it is true, that some of us are no longer
spring chickens. 2.
Recently while
reading the Times Journal I noticed that the St. Thomas Lions Club was
also submitting their club bulletin to the Times Journal. All that I can
say is the more information that is supplied the greater the chance
that Lionism on the whole
will benefit by having articles printed. As a result the
population will see just what we Lions are all about and why our motto
is 'We Serve' 3.
One afternoon
while listening to a local radio
talk show a blind person called in and was inquiring if it was
true that a blind person could obtain a pension and other benefits from
Lions Clubs. Before I could get to the phone to answer the question
a member from the
Kitchener Lions Club was explaining that no the Lions Clubs do not
provide pensions to the blind but do help these individuals in various
ways. He suggested that the person
who had called
contact his local Lions Club for help. As can be seen
the Lions message is
getting out.
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A
Night of Cards Well
we did it again! On
February 7th. We were off to Lambeth to carry out one of our favorite
pastimes, Euchre. Those attending were, Lions Walt, Butch, Claire,
Peter, Wayne, George, Ron Chalk, Terry, Mike G., Don (Breezy) and
Heather. Lion Mike seemed to prefer Cribbage but always had someone to
play with. Lion
Duncan seemed to have a fondness for Table Number 7. Lions Terry, Don
(Breezy) and Heather were awarded prizes because they all have
anniversaries in February. It
was good to see such a turnout from our club. We had the most players
from a club. Next
year Highgate should be the host, although Port Stanley kept saying that
they were going to host it. A good time
was had by all.
{Our
25th Anniversary Pin} |
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Dutton
& District Lions Club 35th. Anniversary Night Our
MC for the evening was Lion Mike Gardiner who called the members and
guest to order at 7:00 P.M. after a Social hour. The
evening was started with the singing of 0 Canada led by Lion Ron
C. on the piano. Toast and Lions Grace by charter member Terry Heeney
then followed. A
delicious meal of roast beef with all the trimmings once again
was prepared by the ladies of the St. John's United Church Social
Club.
Lion Terry Heeney thanked the ladies for another splendid meal
and for preparing the meals for the Lions club since it obtained
its
charter thirty five years ago. Entertainment
was provided by the Circle of Friends a very talented group of young
ladies from the St. Thomas area. Normally four in number this evening
they were only three due to illness. They entertained those present
with a multitude of religious songs from their repertoire. The
guest speaker for the evening was Lion Peter Best a visually
impaired member from the Windsor New Vision Lions Club. He
explained the many facets of being visually impaired or blind and of the
obstacles that the blind have to overcome. He in-formed those present
that his vision had been impaired since birth. .
Lion His recommendation was that if and where Lions clubs have blind
members blind
interested
in a service club, and also the club membership
in
a greater understanding of the blind and of their needs. Many
related questions were asked of Lion Peter at the end of his
presentation
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Acknowledgements
to the Dutton
&
District Lions Club were presented by
District A-1 Governor Dale Taylor and Mayor
Rein
Van Brenk.
Members of the Kiwanis Club of West Lorne also acknowledged the
many projects of the Dutton Lions Club.
They presented the Lions Club with a cheque for $50.00 towards
the Lake Joseph Centre. Recognition of the Dutton and District Lions Clubs Past Presidents was made and Lion Claire while recognition of other clubs present was made by Lion Mike. Charter member Lion Terry Heeney spoke of the 1967 Charter Night, of the clubs history and of the many of the many accomplishments by the club during the past thirty five years. He recognized Charter members or their spouses who were present. Attendance
awards were then presented to various club members followed by the
annual
awards presentation.
Lion member receiving the Helen
Keller award was
Lion Claire Oldham. The Judge Brian
Recognition Stevenson Fellowship award was presented to Walt
Thibodeau and Lion of the Year award was presented to Lion Ron Poisson. The
fun filled and entertaining evening was then
adjourned. Although the evening had adjourned many of those present stayed and chatted with past members, guests and present members. Many an old memory was renewed by past members or members who gazed through the well maintained club historical binders kept Lion Terry Heeney.
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A
New
Lions Club The Lakeside Lions Of Tecumseh & District Saturday, April 20, 2002 Tickets are $30.00
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Convention Time Held in London at the "Four Points Sheraton Hotel" April 5, 6 and 7, 2002. - See You There! -
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