Archive for August, 2005

After the Tsunami, Lions/LCIF Rebuild

Saturday, August 27th, 2005

by Jay Copp
In the North Aceh province of Indonesia, those left homeless by the tsunami dwell in open tents at overcrowded refugee camps. In April, 100 families moved into homes built by Lions. The 100 wooden homes, all with two bedrooms, are believed to be the first built by a non-governmental organization in Indonesia after […]

An A“mazing” Club Project

Tuesday, August 16th, 2005

In one way or another corn has long been a part of the Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Lions Club fundraisers. Typically that has meant selling popcorn at events, selling sweet corn cooked and ready to eat, and in a few cases, actually selling field corn in the market. In recent years, Shell Lake Lions have taken […]

Snowballs Launch Club Into Record Books

Monday, August 15th, 2005

by Nicole Brown
Chicagoland residents rarely wish for cold weather and large snowfalls. Yet, that’s just what members of the Wauconda, Illinois, Lions Club hoped for when planning a massive snowball fight. In fact, the club set a Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest snowball fight on January 29, 2005. The snow show-down attracted […]

Lions Memorial March to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of World War II’s End

Monday, August 15th, 2005

by Janet Agassi
During the course of 2005, worldwide ceremonies are taking place to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. To mark this important occasion, the Lions of Israel (Lions Israel), in cooperation with Lions clubs in Germany and Poland, are organizing a series of memorial events and seminars to […]

International President Ashok Mehta: Motivating Lions with a Passion To Excel

Saturday, August 13th, 2005

I believe that if Lions Clubs International is to maintain its stature as the world’s most active and honored service club organization, our members the world over must exhibit this leadership with a passion – a passion for our ideals and a passion to enhance service to our own communities and people in need in […]

Cambridge General Member Meeting

Friday, August 12th, 2005

Hello Gents!
The August meeting will be held at Daytona North at 6:00 p.m.
The menu includes Prime Rib Dinner, garlic red potatoes, salad and rolls. The cost is $13.00 per plate.

Mission 30 Team Embraces a “Passion to Grow” to Lead New Worldwide Initiative

Friday, August 12th, 2005

by Marilee Seef
International Headquarters welcomed 30 respected and enthusiastic Lions leaders, April 7-9, 2005, who traveled from around the world to participate in a special meeting hosted by President Ashok Mehta. They were personally selected by the international president to serve on his Mission 30 Team – to help guide and assist districts worldwide with […]

Plus One: Our Year’s Focal Point for Growth

Friday, August 12th, 2005

by Ashok Mehta
President The International Association of Lions Clubs
For quite a number of years now we seem to be situated uncomfortably on a plateau of approximately 1.4 million members. After a peak in 1996, we seem to be losing ground in recent times. An awareness that special attention be given in the areas […]