This past month has been a busy one for our Lions Club. We began August by hosting the Lions District 35L meeting in the Recreation Center Ballroom, which was a great success and provided clubs attending with the opportunity to “brag” about the entities they support throughout the year and share them with others in attendance.
Our services committee has been very busy purchasing school supplies for the elementary schools in Marion County, which we continue to support. Our committee members have been checking in with the community liaison staff at the elementary schools to determine the date for delivering the school supplies they suggested our club should donate this year. There was a need for a wide range of items, including backpacks, crayons, notebooks, folders, pencils, and markers. We know these supplies will help the students to begin a year of learning.
The fundraising committee members have been meeting to discuss various ideas for the coming year, including an upcoming event in October. We hope this event will appeal to many of our residents and their canine friends.
Mark your calendar! The Lions Club is sponsoring a “Pawtastic Halloween Parade” on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Leashed dogs will sashay at the softball field, accompanied by owners, for a variety of prizes. Costumes for the dogs and doggie owners are encouraged. Look for flyers soon announcing details, awards, and event sponsors!
We are meeting at our usual time on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and conducting business as necessary. We are always looking for new members to help us fulfill our community service goals. If you are interested, join us at the Arbor Conference Center Event Room at 5 p.m. to enjoy our company and learn more about our club.
If you would like further information, you may contact Bert Perkins, our membership chair, at 909-262-8407.
