Charter Members Lions Wayne Kendrick and Jerry Callan

The Rivanna Lions lost two special members and friends when Lion Jerry passed suddenly on Easter Sunday and Lion Wayne last Friday.  Those of us who were fortunate enough to have known them will remember their generosity, kindness and dedication to all things Lion.  Much of who we are today is directly attributable to both gentlemen.  They were fine human beings and will be sorely missed.

Charter Night

Our tenth anniversary was celebrated on 3/26. Members gathered in a beautifully decorated room thanks to the talent of Lion Marcia.  The table centerpieces represented Lions in a color scheme of purple and gold.  A special table was made available for scrapbooks representing our beginning to the present thanks to Lion Ken and Lion Marcia for the decor. Members and guests took advantage to peek at our past.  PDG Joe Hanneman from the Charlottesville Host Club who was so involved in the formation of the Rivanna Lions was especially complimentary about the coverage.  His club, established more than 30 years ago, for whatever reason, has no record of their beginnings and continued existence.  Our history is available for the borrowing at any time.  Please See Lion Gerry if you want to look more closely at any scrapbook - all are always available.

 

Members and guests socialized before sitting down to a fine meal.  It was great to see some members/spouses who are not always able to join us.  PDG Don Colley, his wife Bert, and PDG Joe Hanneman were on hand as they were for our very first Charter Night back in 1998.  PDG Don gave a brief history of Lionism and had many kind words to say about what the Rivanna Lions club has achieved these past ten years.  Rita Smith from MJH spoke to us about Diabetes/Nutrition and included many enlightening facts related to our diet.  She was unable to stay for dinner and so, fortunately, was not subjected to viewing our members digging into their cholesterol clogged meal - a huge, thick slab of prime ribs!

 

Special thanks must go to Lion Ken, Chair for the event.  The evening, starting with his great printed programs and concluding with congratulatory letters from VA Delegate Rob Bell and US Congress Representative Virgil Goode ran smoothly and will be remembered as another accomplishment for our club.  Thanks to All!

Nominating Committee

At the 3/12 meeting, Lions Wayne, Guy and Ken presented the list of "Proposed Officers and BOD" for next club year.  There being no nominations from the floor, the slate was accepted by membership.  Voting will be in April with service to begin on July 1 and run thru June 30, 2009.

 

Program - 2/27

Gary Greenwood of Central Elementary explained the new food program which supplies nutritious items to children each weekend. Students covered (approximately 50) are those who fall under the "free and reduced lunch program". Members pack donated food that is picked up by parents. Gary thanked members for their help in making this very new program work and stressed our help in making it a success.  We know that our own Lion Marjorie, who is so involved with Central Elementary, deserves kudos for her continuing efforts in helping these students by involving members as "Reading Buddies", installing "Math Olympiad" and now this food program.  We applaud you Lion Marjorie!!!

Open Positions

Thanks to all those who have stepped in to take over vacant jobs.  Happily, we can add the Lions Foster for chairing our Holiday Outreach committee.  They will soon be sharing plans to update our help in Fluvanna for the end-of-year holidays.    We still need help with the Lion Tamer position for the rest of this club year though.

Road Cleanup

Big News!  Lion Jim announced Lion George Bland earned the title, "Spudnut Champion" at the cleanup of Rt. 15 on 3/1.  Congratulations Lion George! Thanks to all who took part - not in the donuts, the cleanup.

Auction

Our "Ultimate Dutch Auction, so far" will be held at the next meeting, 4/23, conducted by Lions Guy and Tom.  Members are reminded that a gold pair of earrings, generously donated by Lion Paul Pellicane, will be awarded to a member who has the winning number (selected and unknown to all  prior to the auction).  The earrings will make a great gift for Mother's Day - or any day.  Please don't forget the current price of gold these days.  Members are reminded it costs only $5 to participate (which will be added to our Administrative account) and have lots of fun in the process, let alone enjoying the possibility of winning!   Lion Gerry will have the earrings available for everyone to view at the 4/9 meeting.

Miscellaneous

Golf Tournament:  Lion Ron has secured the date of September 27 with a rain date of 10/25. Thanks Lion Ron for your efforts in securing this earlier date.

 

Poster Contest:  Lion Pam reported Fluvanna students have been submitting posters promoting safety glasses relative to a contest established by Drs. Weiss.  The theme was the role safety glasses play in sports stressing the consequences of not wearing them.  Thanks go to the judges:  Lions Ron and Pam, George and Florann Burnett, Ellen, Jim Frawley and Marcia.  The winning poster was judged and selected on 3/25 with prizes (from the Drs. Weiss) of a $100 bond for the winner in each grade and a $500 bond as a Grand Prize.  Thanks to our judges and to Lion Pam for bringing us a new opportunity to help in Fluvanna.

 

Brooms:  Lion Ken ordered a new supply of brooms and now Lion Ron's basement is overflowing with them.  They are priced at $9 each and you may see him to order.  The public will have their chance to purchase at White Cane Day on 5/3.

 

Club Shirts:  Lion Ron has the latest catalogs.  Please see him if you wish to order shirts, sweatshirts, vests, caps, etc.

 

Directory:  Hopefully you have become more familiar with what it contains and have checked personal info and committee sign-up for accuracy.  Please let me know of any changes so they may be posted in our newsletter. Lions Dee and Shirley are now deehart@embarqmail.com.

50/50

Lion Ken was a $27 winner on 2/27; Lion Wayne $33 on 3/12.  Neither drew the Ace of Spades.  Vivian Kendrick won $43 on 3/26.  Not being a Lion she could not try for the Ace.

 

Upcoming Events

April19: SAHMSU - "Celebrating Children"

April 23:  Auction of Gold Earrings

May 3:     White Cane Day

September 27:  Golf Tournament

October 4:  SAHMSU - Old Farm Day

 

 

Bits & Pieces:

This is an area where news about members and families is posted.   Email me, call, pass a note, whatever.  Just let me know.  Thanks.

 

Lion Dot is home recuperating from a 3/31 back operation.  We wish her a speedy recovery.  Cards, etc., have been sent from our club, thanks to Sunshine Chair, Lion Sylvia. 

 

Upcoming/Recent Birthdays/Anniversaries

Lion Shirley:  4/4 (B)

Lion Sylvia:  4/22 (B)

Lions Pam & Ron:  4/1 (A)

Lion Kjell:  4/16:  (A)

 

Editor's Notes:

Please pass on to me any correspondence, pictures, etc., that may be used in our scrapbook.  Then, please give me lots of time to update the book - I have difficulty handling pressure!  Thanks: Lion Gerry Kojan.