Please take a moment to check out the links to the left for events, projects and pictures from our club!
Questions about eye screenings and glasses
There has been an increase in questions to this web page regarding eye health and glasses. The Danbury Lions helps folks in Danbury who meet specific criteria. Please take a look under the section on the left labeled "Club Projects" for answers to some of your questions.
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CALLING ALL DRIVERS!
Drivers are needed on the fourth Monday of each month to bring low vision seniors to the Low Vision Meetings. Meetings take place at the Danbury Senior Center at noon. You would pick someone up, drive them, stay for the meeting (and donuts) and then bring that person home. Any questions or to volunteer, please call Lion Joan Stietzel.
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HOW TO BECOME A LION?
We are always looking for new members. Please follow the link below to find out more information about our club and get our membership application.
https://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/Lions%20Club%20Membership%20Application.pdf
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USE AMAZON SMILE TO HELP DANBURY LIONS CHARITIES
It's so easy to help our club each time you shop Amazon. Log on to http://smile.amazon.com with your amazon username and password. Select Danbury Lions Charities and every time you make a purchase, a portion will go to our club. So far we have received $47.92 in 2020. If you want help setting up your amazon account to benefit Danbury Lions, contact Kim H and she will be happy to walk you through it.
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Abbott Tech Leo's Help with Eye Screening at Hayestown Avenue School 11/3/21
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8/12/2021 - Steak Roast
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Street Cleaning, June 12, 2021
from left, Lion's Club of Danbury members: VP Shaun McColgan, Joan Stietzel, Matt Cassavechia, Pres Dianne Yamin, Mark Stirling, VP Liz Hudson, AJ Hudson, Meg Marcone, Shay Nagarsheth, Bob Yamin
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DANBURY LIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
On June 3rd, 2021, the Danbury Lions Club presented five scholarships to Danbury students. Four of the awards were presented in memory of Ken Saloom and William Lopez and the fifth award was given in memory of Michael Kallas. Scholarships were presented to Nicole Kolitsas (Immaculate), Sherry Zhumi (Henry Abbott Tech), Chelsey Tenecota (Henry Abbott Tech), Jaylen Hawkins (Danbury High) and Camily Aguias (Danbury High). Congratulations to the winners!
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LION'S WAY MEMORIAL SERVICE
On Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, the Danbury Lions Club had a memorial service in honor of seven of our deceased members; Howard Blayney, Ervie Hawley, William A. Lopez, Boyd Losee, Hubert Morgan, Kenneth Saloom and J. Roger Schmiedel. These names were inscribed on our granite monument at Lion's Way.
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INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS, 4/8/21
Dianne Yamin, Katie Mettler, Carmen Carfagna, Michael Carfagna, Bob Yamin and Bob Lovell.
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Danbury Lion’s Club President Dianne Yamin received computer keyboard for sight impaired For Danbury Library from Mike Liberta, President of Lion’s Low Vision Centers of Fairfield and New Haven counties
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Danbury Lions Donated to St Baldrick's Event
Club President Dianne Yamin and Lion Frank Molinaro traveled to the St Baldrick's event at the Wolcott Fairgrounds on March 20, 2021. They presented DG Alan Sturtz with a check for $1,000 from our club to help fight childhood cancer.
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Low Vision Project, 3/19/21
Danbury Lions gathered to fill almost 50 gift bags with letters, cards children's drawings, a picture of Club President Dianne Yamin and Low Vision Center Leader Bill Lopez, a memorial for the late Tom Nolan, a large print prayer and lots more. The bags were delivered to low vision support group members.
Here are two videos that were taken that day:
Full Version
Short Version
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RAFFLE WINNERS 3/21/21
Devin ticket 1518
Mark ticket 1161
Mark ticket 1175
Berni ticket 0794
Jim or Kim ticket 0668
Noel ticket 1607
Mike ticket 1973
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RAFFLE WINNERS 3/14/21
Anne ticket 0571
Cynthia ticket 0294
Mike ticket 1199
Wendy ticket 1992
Joan ticket 2217
Dan ticket 0726
Lori ticket 2148
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One of our own is honored in the Wall Street Journal on March 10, 2021.
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RAFFLE WINNERS 3/7/21
The Williams Family ticket # 2069
Michael ticket # 1674
Mark ticket # 1163
Richard # 0594
John ticket # 2189
Mary Ann ticket # 1970
Liz ticket # 2040
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RAFFLE WINNERS 3/1/21
Kevin ticket # 0011
Celeste ticket #1928
Anne ticket # 0555
Kate ticket # 0580
Chris ticket # 0204
Maura ticket # 2102
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LIONS SCHOLARSHIP
The Danbury Lions Club is starting it's process of awarding up to five $3,000 scholarships for 2021. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must attend Danbury High, Immaculate, Henry Abbott or Wooster school, be completing high school by the summer of 2021 and plan to attend an accredited college in September 2021. You must complete the application and submit it to your school Guidance Counselor by April 16, 2021. All instructions are provided in the packet below:
https://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/ScholarshipApplicationPack%202021.pdf
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FRANK NEEDS VOTES
Please click the link below to help Frank Molinaro get votes for his submission to the LCIF Photo Contest. Thanks for your help!
https://gleam.io/g/WrR9g/13qq1a
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Lions Zoom
Danbury Lions did their first zoom lunch this past week. We had a small group and hope to see more out at our next meeting. Check the calendar for a listing of dates and time. Please stay safe.
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LIONS LAWN SIGNS WILL BE ON SALE FOR $10 EACH. THE SIGN WISHES "PEACE ON EARTH" AND HAS A LIONS LOGO. SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR CLUB! CONTACT PRESIDENT DIANNE YAMIN TO GET YOURS.
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PLAQUES ARRIVED FOR BILL LOPEZ AND KIM HUMPHREVILLE
Bill Lopez receives his award from Past President Kurt Miller
Kim Humphreville receives her award from Past President Kurt Miller
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MODEL CLUB DINNER
Danbury Lions Club was honored as a Model Club on Saturday, October 10, 2020. International Vice President Doug Alexander was on hand as our special guest.
International Vice President Doug Alexander
LCIF Coordinator Frank Molinaro and President Dianne Yamin show off our Model Club patch.
The dinner was held at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, CT.
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LIONS CLUB OF DANBURY NAMED A “MODEL CLUB” BY LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (LCIF)
The Lion’s Club of Danbury has been designated the status of “Model Club” by Lions Club International Foundation. A Model Club is a Lions Club in which the members have provided an average donation of $500 to Lions International Foundation for its charitable purposes in the United States and around the world.
International Vice President Douglas Alexander will be making the award to the club at an outdoor event in October. See the calendar for event details.
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STEAK ROAST POSTPONED TO 8/20/220
Our Steak Roast has been postponed until next Thursday, 8/20. All the rest of the details remain the same. Check the calendar if you are unsure. That being said, we will not be having a regular meeting on 8/13. Our next regular meeting will be held on 8/27 at the normal time and at Anthony's.
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GUEST FROM AFAR
Lion Edwin Wintle has been sheltering in place in Danbury. He ie the President of the Vieques Host Lions Club. His club is brand new and is located on an island close to Puerto Rico. He reached out to us and came to our meeting on July 30th.
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CENTENIAL MEMBERSHIP AWARD
Frank Molinaro received a Diamond Centennial Award for his work during the Centennial Celebration in recruiting and retaining new Lions club members. Congratulations Frank!
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"We Serve" at the New American Dream Foundation
Future President Dianne Yamin spent her morning proviing a check and service at the New American Dream Foundation.
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Food bank and pantry donations
Since April, the Danbury Lions Club has donated $20,500 to various food banks and pantries in Danbury. Here are those we have contributed to: Community Action Center, Daily Bread, Jericho Partnership, Salvation Army, Hillside Food Outreach, Harmony House, New American Dream Foundation, Purple Heart Ministries, Interfaith Aids Project, Association of Religious Communities, Gardner Ministries Food Pantry, and Victory Christian Center.
Lion Lyn Meyers was at the Daily Bread Food Pantry yesterday to drop off a check.
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Henry Abbott Tech Sports Award Announced
Although there will not be a ceremony, Abbott Tech honors two students with the Danbury Lions Sportsmanship Award. The students are Marisa Shiland and Danny Vasquez. Congratulations to both!
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
We have not been meeting in person, but the Danbury Lions Scholarship Committee has been at work virtually to award our scholarships for this year. We have 5 winners: Jocelyn Villecreses, Johanna Mogravejo and Fernando Costa from Danbury High School and Emelin Flores and Lesly Ochoa from Henry Abbott Tech. Congratulations to the winners!
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SUPPLY RUN!
Danbury Lion's President Kurt Miller and his daughter, Emily, drove to District Governor Bill Manthey's place in Beacon Falls to pick up LCI Grant Supplies today. They then delivered those supplies to Danbury Hospital and Danbury Police and EMT's. They also provided gift cards to the area food banks. Great job!
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Danbury Lions Scholarship Application
Below please find the application. Currently, we are following through with the scholarship process. Follow instructions on the application and check back to see if the process has changed or if the program is postponed.
https://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/ScholarshipApplicationPack%202020.pdf
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Please click the link to view the 23A April Newsletter:
https://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/23A%20-%202020%20April%20Newsletter-final.pdf
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UPDATE: RED SOX VS YANKEES BASEBALL GAME
The date for the game has been rescheduled to Friday, July 24th. It is an evening game. More info will be provided as we receive it.
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10% Donation Night
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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PEACE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
3rd Place, Grace Scalzo from St Gregory the Great School
2nd Place, Camille Markus from Westside Middle School Academy
1st Place, Nicole Killackey from St Peter School
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LIONS/CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP EVENT
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OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
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Progressive Melvin Jones Awards Presented
Bob Young and Jim Humphreville (left and center) were presents with their awards on August 15, 2019.
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BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
August is right around the corner and with it thoughts turn towards going back to school! The Lions Club has participated in the Back To School program for nearly 20 years. Just think….the children we started with almost 20 years ago may already be done with high school and college!!! Well done!! This year, the program has changed significantly and the United Way no longer assigns individual students to volunteers participating in the program. While we are still voluntarily going to ask for your help with the Back To School project – we are modifying the request.
On Thursday, August 8, the night of the Steak Roast we are asking you to bring any donated school supplies. Items can range from backpacks, pencils, folders, crayons, colored pencils, glue sticks and composition notebooks. Monetary donations would also be accepted for this project!
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Installation & Awards Dinner, June 18, 2019
Officers were installed by Mark Lyon. Officers from left to right are Pres. Kurt Miller, 1st VP Dianne Yamin, Secretary Bob Lovell, Treasure Lyn Meyers, Tail Twister Joan Bielizna and Lion Tamer Bob Young.
Kim Humphreville and Shaun McColgan received the Melvin Jones Award.
Bob Lovell received the Ambassador of Sight Award.
Dianne Yamin received the Lion of the Year Award. Also honored were Shay Nagarsheth, Bob Young, Bob Yamin, Frank Molinaro and Bill Lopez. They were given Certificates of Appreciation.
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Danbury Lions Scholarship Winners
Today we presented our scholarships. Mark Meyer provided the information about each of our recipients. This years scholarships honor Howard Blaney, Nancy Schultze and Michael Kallas.The picture above shows from left to right; Mark Meyer, Grace Lang, Paul Christian Calinao, Juliana Chetcuti, Jurnee Coker and Micah Chen. Congratulations to the winners!
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Lions and Leos at the Memorial Day Parade
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Saying farewell to Lion Morris Gross
Lion Morris Gross will be leaving the Danbury Lions. He has worked at Danbury Hospital for the past 45 years and has decided to retire. He created the original Lions low vision center at Danbury Hospital. We all wish him well. Congratulations!
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LATEST INDUCTEES
Left to right; Roger Palanzo, Dianne Yamin, Christina Calabro, Oseas Mello, Sandra Mello, Wayne Shepperd, PJ Prunty, Lyn Meyers.
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Applebee's Breakfast
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2019
Scholarships are now being accepted for students who attend Danbury High School, Immaculate High School, Abbott Technical High School or Wooster High School. Please download the application using the link below and follow the instructions in the package. Applications should be completed and given to your Guidance Counselor by April 19, 2019.
http://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/ScholarshipApplicationPack%202019.pdf
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LA DOLCE VITA:
The 98th Connecticut Lions Annual State Convention
The event takes place in Cromwell, CT at the Red Lion Inn on May 3-5, 2019. Please take a look below at the flyer and info about how to register.
http://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/La%20Dolce%20Lions%20Convention.pdf
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Lions sworn in to local government posts
Dianne Yamin sworn in as Probate Judge.
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Joan Bielizna was sworn in as Registrar of Voters.
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Peace Poster Winner named
At our meeting on Nov 28th, 2018, the Peace Poster Winner was named. First place was given to Darynkae Binguet from Westside Middle School Academy. Other poster participants were Ethan Hutchins from Pathways Academy, Kimberly Yascaribay from the YMCA Escape to the Arts and Caitlyn Mascetta from St Gregory the Great School. Here are their posters.
Darynkae Binguet
Ethan Hutchins
Kimberly Yascaribay
Caitlyn Mascetta
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DANBURY, CT LIONS CHARITIES 2018 RAFFLE
Three prizes to be awarded:
1st Prize $6,000
2nd Prize $2,000
3rd Prize $1,000
Drawing to be held Thursday, May 9th, 2019
1 PM at Anthony's Lake Club, Columbus Ave, Danbury, CT
WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
SALES LIMITED TO 3,000
100% of net proceeds go directly to: Danbury Low-Vision Center, CT Radio Information System,
Lions Eye Research, Scholarships & Eyeglasses for Danbury Students.
For tickets, contact a Danbury Lion
Kurt Miller: 203-733-1546
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AWARDS FOR THE DANBURY LIONS CLUB
Last weekend, Susan Ward and Bob Lovell represented our club in Wallingford at the 100% Clubs Awards Breakfast. Susan accepted the awards for #1 President and #1 Club and Bob accepted #1 Secretary. Take a look! (picture quality is a little blurry, but you go with what you have.)
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Lunch at Abbott Tech, 10/11/18
Students at Abbott Tech provided the Lions with a fantastic lunch. We all enjoyed the meal and the time together.
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Registration for International Convention in Milan, Italy
Registration is now open for the convention being held in Milan, Italy in 2019. Please follow the link below to start the process and get more information:
http://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/EN/attendees/registration-information.php
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Street cleaning crew, 9/8/18
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Visitors from Brazil
Lion Judge Dianne Yamin giving a pin to Emanuela Palmares’ friend , Brazilian Lion Greuza Lopes.
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Back to School Program
Thank you to everyone who supported the Back To School Backpack program. Through your generosity, today we donated 4 complete backpacks and $100 gift cards; Jim Humphreville added a 5th complete backpack and gift card and Bob Young donated 2 backpacks and school supplies! Thanks to Joan Bielizna who kept the list moving along! Above is a picture of the backpacks just waiting to get into the school building!
Special thanks to our two backpack angels for their donation to purchase gift cards and to all who donated school supplies and money. A+ Lions! Thank you!
Beth Ann
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STEAK ROAST
Our District Governor, Allan Ofarrell, was on hand to help Frank Molinaro give Wayne Sheppard his Progressive Melvin Jones Award.
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Back To School - 18 Years And Counting!
What a project! Started in 2001, Lions have been enthusiastic backpack participants for 18 years! This year, we are supplying 3 youngsters from Park Avenue School with backpacks full of school supplies and a gift card for clothing.
Over the years, two very, very generous Lions (who wish to remain anonymous) have purchased the $100 gift cards for the students. They deserve our thanks and gratitude. It is so heartwarming to see our collective spirit come shining through. Thanks Joan Bielizna for assisting with the program and to Lion Jim Humphreville who “adopted” a student himself and Bob Young who filled two backpacks with lots of school supplies.
Thank you Lions. We will be collecting donations and supplies through the Steak Roast on August 9.
Beth Ann Fetzer
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New member
Today we welcomed Chief Patrick Ridenhour into our club.
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Convention in Las Vegas
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Mayor's Cup 2018
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Baseball tickets for sale
As of today(6/21/18), we still have 5 tickets remaining for the Red Sox vs Yankees game on July 1, 2018. Call Debbie Benedict for more info.
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Bill Lopez received a Certificate of Appreciation at the meeting on 6/21/18.
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2018 Annual Installation, Awards Dinner and Casino Night
We started off the night at the tables.
Then we welcomed new members; Mary Francovilla, Joan Hudson-Simone, Michele Geffert, Anne Harrigan, and Manik Roy. After that we honored many of our members for their work with the Lions; Jim Humphreville and Richard Sturdevant received the Progressive Melvin Jones award, Kim Humphreville received the Knight of the Blind award, Bob Young got his Melvin Jones Fellowship award and Keith Beaver received Lion of the Year. Our new officers were installed next.
A fun time was had by all.
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Scholarship Awards, 6/7/18
The Danbury Lions Club honored five high school graduates by providing them with scholarships. The recipients are Clare Koch, Ronald Luis Cabe-Santos, Alexandra Charles, Nancy Saad and Cristiano DaSilva. Each scholarship was dedicated to a Lion who recently past; Boyd Losee, Roger Schmiedel, Bud Hawley and Michael Kallas. Members of their families were also present and given flowers in their honor.
Cristiano, Nancy, Alexandra, Clare and Ronald
The scholarship winners and members of the honoring families.
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Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
The Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament is an annual event that benefits the Lions Club of Danbury and the Danbury Education Foundation. It will be held on June 27th starting at 11 am at Richter Park in Danbury. Please participate by playing or being a sponsor. Please take a look at the brochure (below) to help you decide how best to help!
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/0604180841492018_Mayor_s_Cup_Bro.pdf
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A "thumbs up" in the Danbury News-Times
The Lions Club was given a "thumbs up" for its work this past year in the elementary schools in Danbury this school year screening eyes. Take a look:
https://www.newstimes.com/opinion/article/Editorial-Thumbs-up-thumbs-down-12952023.php
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Memorial Day Parade
Danbury Lions Club marched this morning in the Danbury Memorial Day parade. Pictures will be posted when they all come in. Danbury Lions came in second place! Awesome job folks!
We had flags, 3 cars, a minivan and Lions.
Henry Abbott Leos also marched with us.
Of course, I had to post Dad's picture. :-)
And our second place trophy!
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LEOS NEWS
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Lions Lunch at Henry Abbott Tech on 5/10/18
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Tree Planting at Rogers Park
On Friday, May 4th, 2018, we honered Past President J. Roger Schmeidel with the planting of our 60th tree in Rogers Park.
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The Yamins honored on Danbury Day at the Capitol
Danbury Day at the Capitol was held on April 12th, 2018. State Senator Michael McLachlan presented citations to Bob and Dianne Yamin for their civic and philanthropic efforts. Also honored were Bob and Lynn Taborsak. Please follow the link below to witness the ceremony.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YBi1ydiH84&feature=youtu.be
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Danbury Lions at the UN
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Lions Club Scholarship
The Danbury Lions Club will award up to five $3,000 scholarships this year. To qualify you must attend Danbury High, Immaculate High, Henry Abbott Technical High or Wooster High and must be graduating by the summer of 2018. You will also need to be planning to attend an accredited college in September, 2018. Applications must be completed and provided to your school Guidance Counselor by April 20, 2018. Full application rules and information are provided in the link below.
http://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/535/file/ScholarshipApplicationPack%202018.pdf
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Raffle drawing and Valentine's Day festivities:
On 2/15/18 the winners were picked for the DANBURY, CT LIONS CHARITIES 2017 RAFFLE. Winners were Lion Richard Sturdevant, Jeanne Garzi and Lisa Dunn.
Picking the tickets is serious business.
Lion Richard Sturdevant was there with his winning ticket!
After lunch, we were entertained by the Madhatter's. They provided some post Valentine's Day barbershop.
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Click the link below to find the latest Lions Kidsight Newsletter:
http://lionskidsightusa.org/LKSUSAF-NewsDec2017-du.pdf
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Danbury Lions Holiday Meeting
The St Therese Choir sang for us.
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Danbury High School Leos
The Danbury High School Leos would like to invite you to attend their installation/induction ceremony December 21st at 5:15 in the library at the high school. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Anyone interested is more than welcome!
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DANBURY, CT LIONS CHARITIES 2017 RAFFLE
Three prizes to be awarded:
1st Prize $7,000
2nd Prize $2,000
3rd Prize $1,000
Drawing to be held Thursday, February 15th, 2018
1 PM at Anthony's Lake Club, Columbus Ave, Danbury, CT
WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
SALES LIMITED TO 3,000
100% of net proceeds go directly to: Danbury Low-Vision Center, CT Radio Information System,
Lions Eye Research, Scholarships & Eyeglasses for Danbury Students.
For tickets, contact a Danbury Lion
Sue Ward: 203-748-0405
Lyn Meyers: 203-664-1315
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Leos ringing the bells for the Salvation Army
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PEACE POSTER WINNER ANNOUNCED
Winner Mark Morgado - Pathways Academy
All the artists, their families and Teachers/Administrators. Congratulations to all the participants and their schools!
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Peace Posters 2017
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Mark Morgado - Pathways Academy
Isabella Oliveira - St Joseph School
Caitlyn Mascetta - St Gregory the Great
Corinne Whelchel - Westside Middle School Academy
Diana Nava - YMCA Escape to the Arts
Camil Toscano - St Peter School
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Leos Induction, 11/15/17
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Bell Ringers Needed
We will be ringing bells to collect money for the Salvation Army again this year. Two locations: Macy's and Walmart. We are doing this for four Saturdays... November 25 and December 2, 9 and 16. Hours are from 9-5 and you would work a 2 hour shift. Please contact Kurt Miller if you are available to help.
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Happy 90th Anniversary to us
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Magic Marty
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Magic Marty entertained us at the meeting on 8/24/17.
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Member Milestones
Many club members received recognition for their years of service to our club. Warren Levy, Beth Ann Fetzer and Keith Beaver were present to receive their chevrons at the meeting on 8/17/17.
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Yankees vs Red Sox Game, 8/13/17
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Lions Steak Roast, 8/10/17
Two cooks and a "flavor sonsultant"
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Pictures from Chicago, IL July 5th
Susan Ward with the President from the Canary Islands
Heading home.
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Pictures from Chicago, IL July 4th
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Pictures from Chicago, IL July 3rd
Pizza at Labriola
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Pictures from Chicago, IL July 2nd
Inside the convention
Peace Poster
1,449,987 members in Lions Club!
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Out to dinner
Lions eating ribs!
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Pictures from Chicago, IL July 1st
Parade Day!
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Our crew.
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Pictures from Chicago, IL June 30th
The 100th anniversary of Lions was honored on the center field jumbotron at the Yankees/White Sox game.
Lions received a donation from the White Sox.
Some of our Danbury Club members made it to the game. The Yankees lost the game though. :-(
A few shots of the convention center
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Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation visits our club on June 29, 2017
Ross Kirk and Xeva
Xeva
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Heading out to Chicago, IL for this years convention
The trip began on Thursday, June 29, 2017.
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Danbury Lions at The Mayor's Cup
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Installation of officers
The installation of officers for Danbury took place on Thursday, June 15th.
PDG, PP Lyn Meyers was in charge of installing the officers. He took his job seriously and provided each new officer with a "tool" to help him or her to do their jobs.
The directors received whistles to help them to keep us all in line.
Secretary Bob Lovell received a pencil and Treasurer Laura Patricio received a calculator.
Our Vice Presidents, Kurt Miller and Dianne Yamin received pompoms to chear us all on.
Our Immediate Past President, Josh Reilly, received a bow tie.
And our new President, Susan Ward, received a tiara as a crown couldn't be found. We wish all our new officers a great year of fun and service!
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Danbury Lions Scholarship Winners Announced on 6/1/17
Winners from left to right are Danielle Marcone, Ali Primavera, Ryan LaPera, Bradley Fox and Chris Rodriguez. Congratulations to all our winners!
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Past President Fran Evans and Bill Young were married on May 20th, 2017 in Sarasota, FL.
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Officers for District A, 2017-18
District Governor Shaukat Khan
1st Vice District Governor Allen O'Farrell
2nd Vice District Governor William Manthey
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Attendance contest fun, 5/11/17
Bernie, Bill and Frank
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New Member Inducted
Please welcome Dick Sturdevant.
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Pictures from the State Convention May 6th, 2017
Frank Molinaro announces the winners of the DG and VDG Election.
Frank also checked to see if the "pilfered" jacket was his size.
Ernie Harrington at the registration desk.
Bob Lovell eulogized Hugh Morgan at the Necrology Ceremony.
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Lions Way in Danbury, early May, 2017
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2017-2018 Lion Officers
Past President: Josh Reilly
President: Susan Ward
First Vice President:
Second Vice President: Kurt Miller
Third Vice President: Dianne Yamin
Secretary: Bob Lovell
Treasurer: Laura Patricio
3 Year Directors: Keith Beaver, Ernie Harrington
2 Year Directors: Joan Bielizna, Shaun McColgan
1 Year Directors: Charlotte Cilley, Frank Molinaro
Lion Tamer: Howard Blayney
Tail Twister: Nancy Boroughf
Membership Director: Dianne Yamin
The installation of officers will take place in June. A specific date will be posted when it's available.
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RAFFLE WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED:
The winners were picked on Thursday, 2/16/17.
AND the winners are:
1st place: Peter Koukos
2nd place: Joan Bybee
3rd place: Lee Morrell
Congratulations to all the winners! Thanks to all who sold tickets and participated in the raffle.
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FUN AT THE MID-WINTER CONFERENCE:
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Yamins attend the inauguration:
Lions Dianne and Bob Yamin attend the inauguration on January 20th in Washington, DC.
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Frank Molinaro receives 100% Secretary Award
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Frank was given the award by the District Governor Tom Sullivan at the 100% Breakfast held at Michaels at the Grove.
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Lion at First Responders Night at the Danbury Ice Arena:
Lion Shaun McColgan at the Ice Arena on January 6, 2017.
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Titans Hockey 12/9.
Some of the Lions at the game.
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Homeless Connect at WCSU on 12/9.
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We spent the day doing eye screening for the homeless. The News Times was there as well and we got a nice mention in the paper.
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Danbury Lions and Leos Ringbells for Salvation Army
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