Lion Talk December 2011 - January 2012

LION TALK - A Newsletter for the Freeport, Illinois Lions Club

December, 2011 – January 2012

Regular Meeting

The Freeport Lions journeyed to Rockford for our November 8th meeting at the Center for Sight and Hearing. Eleven members and four guests enjoyed the informative tour of the facility with an-explanation of the services that take place. A good meal was also provided. We're proud that Lions originated this facility and the services provided for the sight and hearing impaired.

Board Meeting Notes

T\he Board voted to donate funds to the following organizations:

(1)   $1500 to the Center for Sight and Hearing, our largest donation yet to the Center.

(2)   $3000 to the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center for their new building addition.

(3)   $150 to the Freeport Community School Fund for the purpose of helping fund a trip for 6^th graders next spring to Medieval Times.

(4)   $200 to FHS Choir.

(5)   $200 to FHS Jazz Band.

(6)   $150 to Salvation Army..

We are happy to contribute to these important assets that help so many unfortunate people from our community.

A free eye exam was offered on the third Wednesday of last month with our new sponsoring ophthalmologist, Dr. Isawi. We are also pleased with the cooperation received from Shopko and Wal-Mart in providing glasses for those in need. Thanks to Lion Terry Anderson for coordinating our club’s Eye Care Project.

Lion Anderson has also been working to meet a request for a hearing aid needed by a local man. A reconditioned aid is available for under $500. Our local “Quota Club" will pay $190 toward the hearing aid. We decided that we will add what is necessary to get the hearing aid, up to $300.

Club Activities

Freeport Lions rang the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle on Saturday, December 3d from 8AM to 3PM. We are always happy to help the Salvation Army, a great organization.

Shown are Lions Rick Eastman, Rich Montgomery, Joe Serafini and Duane Smith.

The All Service Club Luncheon was held on 12/12/2011 at the Masonic Temple. Members, spouses and guests were treated to entertainment by the Freeport High School Chorus to help give everyone a dose of Christmas Spirit.

Our annual Lions Christmas Party was held on 12/13/2011 at the Eagle's Club. Following social hour and dinner, members, spouses and guests were to entertained by the Freeport High School Jazz Band, about twenty excellent young artists and performers whose effort were enjoyed by all.

This group is not sponsored by the school district, plays on their own time, and raises their own money for instruments and expenses. Thanks to Lon Paul Rampanthal for making the evening’s arrangements.

Feedback from our Club’s Facebook and Blog postings has been positive. The Club wants to establish and continue to improve this wave of future communication with hopes of a younger, growing audience leading to increased membership.

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