Lions Club Bulletin

Big Flats, New York

President

Rita Dery -- 739-3806

Secretary/Treasurer

Norval Johnston -- 562-3290

Editor

John Farr -- 562-7621

February, 2003

Club News:
At our first meeting in January, Mary Lee Fairbrother from the Steuben Chapter of the American Red Cross gave a wonderful presentation on the topic, "'Til Help Arrives". PDG Art Peck and Lion Donna Peck were welcomed as guests at our second meeting, and Gary Emerson gave us all some background on Queen Catherine of Montour Falls with a great slide presentation.

As reported earlier, our Club is looking at various options for a Community Service Signature Project. One idea is to build a gazebo for the Big Flats Town Park, and Lion Marshal Updike is heading a committee to evaluate the feasibility for this. We've received some good information from the Painted Post Lions, and our doors are open for suggestions regarding this or other projects that would capture the spirit of a signature project.

New Member - Tom Rhodes:
Our Club extends a warm welcome to Lion Tom Rhodes, who joined our ranks in January. Lion Tom is a life-long Dairy Farmer and Big Flats resident, a member of the Big Flats Zoning Board of Appeals, and his wife's name is Barbara. Lion Norval Johnston was sponsor, and Membership Chair Lion Steve Connors conducted the induction ceremony. Lion Tom's address is 194 Hibbard Road, Horseheads. His phone is 562-3146, and email trhodes@stny.rr.com. On behalf of all of us, welcome to Lionism!

Board Action:
Lion Stephan Connors reported that two large rooms needed painting at the offices for Southern Tier Association for the Visually Impaired. Our Club has agreed to furnish the labor, and details will follow at the next meeting. Lions Telephone Listing - Lion Al Draht reported that he had met with Lion Donna Peck and the listing was going to be placed in the phone directory for "Lions Clubs of the Southern Tier" utililizing the same number as Empire State Speech & Hearing Clinic, 607-732-7069. Listing will appear when directories are printed in the Fall of 2003. King Lion Rita announced that she had appointed Lions Ed Fairbrother (Chair), Don Roe, Patricia Johnston and Mike Yanak to Citizen of the Year and Lion of the Year Committee. President Dery also reminded Lions that the former venue for Journey for Sight was no longer valid due to the change in meeting location. She suggested moving the event to a Saturday morning at the walking trail in Community Park followed with breakfast for the participants. This idea will be presented to Lion Mary Ann Balland, Chairperson for the event.

Valentine's Day 5K Race to benefit the Big Flats Food Pantry:
Lion Gene Herber circulated a sign-up sheet at the last meeting, and there's one spot left for anybody wishing to participate. The race begins at noon, and here's the latest list of Course Marshals:
 

Big Flats Lions Community Service 50/50 Winners:
Oct. 28: Winners were: $20 - Shirley Salvatore and Chris Dean; $10 - Bryan Foster, Denny Hill, Brian Love, and Sydney Luff; and $5 - Phil Myers, Dot Mullen, and Mike Yanak.
Nov 11: Winners were: $20 - Dale Spitzer and Bryan Foster; $10 - Lydia Lynn, Pat Johnston, Lynn Shepson, and Donna O'Brien; and $5 - Richard West, Dan O'Brien, and Phil Meyers.
Nov 18: Winners were: $20 - E. Field and James Adamy; $10 - Pat McInerney, Gene Herber, Mary Ann Balland, and Virginia VanEtten; and $5 - Rita Dery, Lydia Lynn, and Sylvia Tuller.
Nov 25: Winners were: $20 - Charles Easterbrook and James Thomas; $10 - Amy McIntosh, Michael McDivitt, Dona Cincebox, and Tom Tokar; and $5 - Dale Spitzer, Sydney Luff, and Peg Kramer.
Dec 9: Winners were: $20 - Al Redner and Deanne Williams; $10 - Don Gaylord, Owen Frank, James Adamy and Joan Santulli; and $5 - Deb Roe, Tina Brown and Sylvia Tuller.
Dec 16: Winners were: $20 - Bryan Foster and Mike Yanak; $10 - Jean Williams, Steve Acuto, Deanne Williams and Brenda Solowiej; and $5 - Deb Roe, Ted & Andrea Love and Mimi Rubin.
Jan 13: Winners were: $20 - James Thomas and Aaron Manchester; $10 - Jean Williams, Virginia VanEtten, D. Brinthaupt, and Margie Flynn; and $5 - Guy Tanner, Jane Lewis, and Bryan Foster.
Jan 20: Winners were: $20 - Anne Brouse and Jean Williams; $10 - Connie Black, Jennifer Barto, Donna Barto, and Donna O'Brien; and $5 - Grace Yanak, Gene & Nancy Barcomb, and Amanda McIntosh.
Jan 27: Winners were: $20 - Stacey Strouse and Gail Hall; $10 - Helen Sawyer, Gene Herber, Michael McDivitt, and Bryan Foster; and $5 - Denny Hill, Deb Roe, and Donna Barto.

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 Birthdays in February:

Published: 2/06/2003
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