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WEEKLY ROAR - February 6-12 Lion - Monday, February 6, 2012

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WEEKLY ROAR - February 6-12 Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 by Lion
HOT NEWS! Yesterday at the California Lions Convention, Seal Beach was awarded the top award for membership growth and won the Academy Award for the most outstanding service project – Our FISH FRY!!!! – Pictures on Facebook


Seal Beach Lions Club WEEKLY ROAR February 6-12

Eisenhower Park Bench Refurbishment: Saturday, Feb. 11th 10am – 12noon
Last year our club completely refurbished all 22 benches in Eisenhower Park and at the Pier entrance. We will conduct annual maintenance on the teak wood by sanding and oiling the benches. Wear old clothes J Meet at the pier or just look for the working Lions. This is a great project for our newer Lions – no experience necessary – guests welcome! For additional information, contact Lions Chairperson Camille Romano. (cromano@kernfuels.com)

Service Project: Pony Baseball Opening Day BBQ: February 11, 2012
Lions and Leos will once again offer up a BBQ lunch for all of the attendees at Seal Beach Pony Baseball’s opening day festivities. McGaugh School Ball Fields, 10am – 3pm. NEED HELP WITH SET UP 9am at the Lions Garage. See Lion Tim Kelsey to sign up. Timkelsey28@gmail.com

Environmental Service Project: Tree Planting Initiative
Lions International President Tam challenged Lions worldwide to plant at least one million trees during this Lions year. Our club has planted 6 large trees in Zoeter Park but we are looking to plant many more in and around Seal Beach. If you have planted a tree since July – in or around Seal Beach – please contact Lion Laura Ellsworth. If you plan on planting a tree, please contact Laura. And if you know someone who wants a tree, please contact Laura. Our goal is to get at least 50 trees planted by March 30th. (laura@companybooks.com)

No Regular Lions Meeting on Wednesday, February 15th – See Below

SB Lions: Student Speaker Contest: Wednesday, February 15th: 6:45pm
Come see the best speakers at Los Alamitos High School as they compete in the Lions Student Speaker Contest. This is OUR club’s contest. No cost – no food. Mary Wilson Library, 6:45pm (Doors locked at 7pm). Chair: Lion Adriana Ziegenbusch adyhomecare@yahoo.com

Note: The speakers contest is in place of the regular Lions meeting. The doors closes at 7pm so don’t be late. No food or drink at this meeting.

Lions Teen Recognition Program: Sunday, February 26th: 2pm – 4pm
This is a great program where teens from our district are rewarded for their volunteer activities related to Drug and Alcohol Free Lifestyles. $5 – Dessert Served. Location: Garden Grove Lions Den, 9301 Larson Street, Garden Grove, CA: RSVP to Lion Carol Linehan carol_linehan@yahoo.com

Quarterly Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 29th 7pm New Fire Station #48
Updates will be given to the board by the various standing committee chairpersons. Board members required – all others welcome. Fire Station #48 - 3131 Beverly Manor Rd (Aka North Gate Rd.) near the 405/SB Blvd.

Hearing Aid Recycling – March is Lions Hearing Month
Did you know that we recycle Hearing Aids through the Lions District 4L4 Hearing Aid Bank. They can be deposited into any of our 12 eyeglass recycling receptacles or you can bring them to a Lions meeting. Lion Cathy Newton can also make arrangements to pick them up. Her email is Lioncathynewton@gmail.com

Zone Meeting & Student Speaker Contest: Mary Wilson Library, Thursday March 1st (Proud Lion Task Opportunity)
At 6pm, a ZONE meeting will be held with the clubs in our immediate area. This is a good opportunity to see what other clubs are up to. The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes. At 7pm, the winner from our Student Speaker Contest will speak against the winners from other club contests in our zone. Location: Mary Wilson Library, 707 Electric Ave, Seal Beach. This is a ‘no meal meeting’ (*** It is important that everyone is in the room by 7pm – the doors will be locked and no late comers are allowed)

Ensenada, Mexico Lions Club Visitation and CRUISE! March 2nd – 5th
(Proud Lion Task Opportunity)
We are visiting the Ensenada, Mexico Lions Club on Saturday, March 3rd where we will present them donations and hear about the good things they are doing in their community. Lions from all over our district will take a three day cruise in conjunction with this visitation. See Lion Carol Linehan for details. carol_linehan@yahoo.com

Ensenada, Mexico Lions Club Visitation ROAD Trip! March 3-4th
(Proud Lion Task Opportunity)
A contingent of land lovers will be driving down to Ensenada and will attend the Ensenada Lions Luncheon on March 3rd. If you are interested in joining this group, contact Lions Adriana adyhomecare@yahoo.com

Visitation: Buena Park Noon Lions Club: Tuesday, March 6th 12 noon
(Proud Lion Task Opportunity)
This is their regular club meeting that will be held at Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel (9th Floor) – 7675 Crescent Ave., Buena Park. This is a lunch meeting ($15) that concludes by 1:15pm. See Lion Nikki Illingworth for details. (nikkiapeaceofmind@yahoo.com)

** Lions Meeting: Wednesday, March 7th: 6:45pm Khoury’s

Visitation: Orange Lions Club’s Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo: Sat, March 10th 6pm
(Proud Lion Task Opportunity)
The Orange Lions annual spaghetti dinner and bingo night is a great place to meet Lions from all over our area. It is inexpensive ($12) and fun! - Extra cost for Bingo if you stay See Lion Nikki Illingworth for details. (nikkiapeaceofmind@yahoo.com)

Region Meeting & Student Speaker Contest: LA HABRA, Tuesday, March 13th
(Proud Lion Task Opportunity)
This is a dinner meeting and will include the three Zone level finalists in the Student Speakers Contest. The cost is $16 for dinner. Location: Westridge Golf Club, 1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr, La Habra. See Secretary Allyn Mattox to sign up. (mrsmaddog29@aol.com)

Service Project: Ronald McDonald House Dinner, Thursday March 15th 4pm
Lions will be cooking and serving for the residents visiting their children in CHOC hospital. Lion Adriana Ziegenbusch is the Executive Chef (adyhomecare@yahoo.com)

Designated Driver Service Project, Sat, March 17th from 12noon to 1am
This is our 11th year of providing free rides home from Main Street for those who maybe had a bit too much to drink on St. Patrick’s Day. We use rented vans, set up a command post next to Walt’s, and have a great time people watching all day long. Food and drinks will be provided throughout the day. Lions are asked to sign up for 4 hour shifts. See Lion Bill Blatnik to sign up. Bblatnik2000@yahoo.com

** Lions Meeting: Wednesday, March 21st: 6:45pm Khoury’s
This meeting is also our charitable giving night where we present donations to a few guests and highlight our giving program for the year.

Seal Beach Health Faire, Eisenhower Park, Sat, March 24th from 10am–3pm
We will be conducting Eye Screenings and Hearing Tests using our Lions Sight & Hearing Van. Contact Lion Meagan McHugh to sign up to help. (Meagan1087@aol.com)

Besides being a presenter at the event, we are also a co-sponsor and will be helping with Logistics, Set-up, Cooking, etc. See Lion Diana Bean to sign up. (healthhabits4life@ymail.com)

Visitation: Huntington Beach Lions Crabfest, Sunday, March 25th
This annual fundraiser for the Huntington Beach Lions Club is a great deal of fun and is well attended by our club. Cost is $45 per person and includes all the crab you can eat. Seal Beach Leos will be your waiters and waitresses for the evening at Old World Restaurant – 7561 Center Ave. – Hunt Beach - near Bella Terra. Deadline for ticket purchases is March 15th.
See Lion Nikki for details. (nikkiapeaceofmind@yahoo.com)


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