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Monday, July 25, 2011

A word from Lions International...We Serve Worldwide!

This year promises to be one of great success as we build upon our recent achievements. Last year, we witnessed our Lions' generous financial support, especially by giving more than US$18 million for Japan disaster relief. Overall, donations were up by 46 percent from the previous year!

This next year, your Foundation hopes to continue this generous support for our disaster relief efforts as well as supporting our undesignated fund in order to give hope to even more people worldwide. We will also focus on building our partnerships in new areas of service.

Judy and I are excited to work with all of you this year to further the efforts of our Lions Clubs International Foundation. During the last three years, we have seen first-hand the amazing impact we are having through our Foundation on countless lives worldwide.

Early last year, in Osaka, Japan, I saw how we are providing job training for the blind, and in Nebraska, USA, I witnessed young athletes benefiting from improved sight through our Opening Eyes partnership with Special Olympics. These are only two examples of the impact our Foundation is making.

You may recall that my theme last year was "Beacon of Hope." I can tell you that it is only through your generous donations that our Foundation is truly a Beacon of Hope, and with President Tam's theme of "I Believe," I do truly believe we can change even more lives this year. I look forward to providing you with an update on our disaster relief efforts in my next message. This week Judy and I will be traveling to Joplin, Missouri, USA, to see the needed assistance that is being given there.

Serving together,

Sid L. Scruggs, III

Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

Lions get a Kick out of Vermilion Soccer Club.

Vermilion Soccer Club representative Adam Penton stopped by the Vermilion Lions Club meeting of Tuesday July 19th to share with the Lions all the exciting news about soccer club activities.

A brief presentation about what soccer club does and what it means to the youth of the area, as well as the health advantages of outdoor activity was given followed by a great Q & A about all things soccer.

Afterward Vermilion Lions Club president Steve Holovacs pledged financial support on behalf of Vermilion Lions in support of the youth of the community.

A big thanks to Adam Penton and the Vermilion Soccer Club for their ongoing effort in our town.

To learn more about Vermilion Lions Club and our support for many of Vermilion's service organizations. Or to join and help others in your town please feel free to contact us about membership.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Lions Welcome New Officers

The Vermilion Lions Club has elected its leaders for the 2011-2012 campaign. We are truly blessed and grateful to be led by such a talented group of volunteers.


LIONS OFFICERS, 2011-2012

PRESIDENT STEVE HOLOVACS
SECRETARY JIM JEAVONS
TREASURER CHUCK SOOY
1ST VICE PRES. Bill Hendricks
2ND VICE PRES. ED WAGNER
3RD VICE PRES. Dick Burger

TAIL TWISTERS  JERRY MASSANOVA - MICK BEST
LION TAMERS  ED HENDERSON - DON DOBOS
DIRECTORS:
ONE YEAR:  JACK JOHNSON- JERRY PEARL
TWO YEAR:  GLEN COURY - TOM RUH

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
MICK BEST
JOHN SHOWALTER
JOE MCDONALD

NEWSLETTER JIM FERGUSON
PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN JOHN GABRIEL
STUDENT OF THE MONTH MARTY PLAS
PAST PRESIDENT JOE MCDONALD

FOOD PANTRY CONTACT DANNY DEAN
EYEGLASS COORDINATOR TOM HUNT
REVERSE RAFFLE BILL HENDRICS
3 DIGIT RAFFLE JIM FERGUSON
FESTIVALS MICK BEST
MINTS DALE GRYGIER
BINGO ERIC MILLER, JOHN SHOWALTER
LEOS MARTY PLAS