Lion’s Roar !

 

Public Newsletter of the Troy Lions Club

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Lion’s Roar.  This is the sixth edition of the

Troy Lions Club’s public newsletter, a semi-annual release of news and information about the work of your local Lions Club.

 

The Troy Lions Club has been very busy.  Community service is very rewarding and yet we always have fun with our involvement.

Some of our activities include:

 

¨ Participated with all the Lions Clubs in Miami County to      collect items and ship care packages to the US troops serving overseas.  Forty-four “Roar for the Troops” packages were sent.

¨ Held “White Cane Day” in May outside local businesses.

¨ Sponsored a new Lions Club in Sidney.

¨ Had interesting programs of local interest at all of our meetings including a tour of the First Place Food pantry.

¨ Won 1st place in the district newsletter contest.

¨ Held a members-only fun auction night.

¨ Our Leo Club at Newton School worked at the Saint Patrick’s soup kitchen.

¨ Provided lunch for the Troy’s Habitat for Humanity workers. 

¨ Sold chocolate covered strawberries at the Festival. 

¨ Endorsed Troy Lion Sheryl Schlater to become Lions District Governor for 2010-11.

The Troy Lions Charities is a 501 c 3 charity.  All donations are tax deductible.

One hundred percent of all donations are used for charitable purposes.

All administrative expenses are provided and donated by the Troy Lions Club.

New members (men and women) are welcome.

For more information see our website (www.lionsdist13e/troy) or call (937) 335-7345.

Text Box: Since the beginning… The Troy Lions Club began in 1942. Since then we have raised and donated : $353,892.00 Over 80% of our charitable work has remained within Miami County. In the past 6 months… Donated a total of $3398.00 towards our charitable work. Provided eye exams and eyeglasses to 18 people. Collected 1150 pairs of used eyeglasses. Looking forward to… Family picnic meeting (August 10) Lions Booth at County Fair (August 13-19) Miami County Lions Social (August 22) Selling Popcorn at Mayor’s Concert (August 22) Come for a visit… We meet on most 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at the Hayner Cultural Center. Members come for a meal at 6:30pm and/or program and business meeting at 7:00pm. Meetings usually adjourn by 8:15pm. Give us a call and we will make a reservation for you to check us out!

Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization. 

1.3 million members in 200 countries.

       Providing eye exams and purchasing                 Members Garry Brown and Paul Holt          

eyeglasses is central to our community service              receive awards for their service 

 

Troy Lions Club’s goal is to provide voluntary service for humanitarian needs.  Our core

emphasis is on vision health.  

July 2010