CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 2020
Thank you to all for supporting our 2020 Mid Winter Raffle
All proceeds go to Project Just Because
This year’s raffle winners are:
Stonewall Gift Set – Leslie Macdonald, Ashland
Lion King ( 2 Lions ) – Kristine DesMarais, Framklin
Patriots Pillow & Shirt – Marilyn Pearson, Hull
LCIF 50th Bag & Mug - Kim Wales, Ashland
Red Sox/Patriots Blanket & Shirt – Deb Hastings, Natick
Lamp & Helen Keller Book – Mike Camporeale, Framingham
February2019
Club made more thatn $8,000 in donations at this years Mid Winter!
Framingham Lions Club 2019 Mid Winter Raffle Winners
BLOOD PRESSURE KIT - Paul Ciccolo, Ashland Lions
KINDNESS MATTERS BAG - Bonnie Biederman, Stoughton Lions
CHAMPIONS T-SHIRTS (Red Sox and Patriots) - Clay Robinson, Hull Lions
ROCK THE VEST BAG/PIN - Marilyn Pearson, Hull Lions
SPORTS BLANKET & Super Bowl Hat - Jen McNally, Quincy Lions
Thank you for your support! All proceeds go to Project Just Because
FEBRUARY 2018
Club made more thatn $7,000 in donations at this years Mid Winter!
Thank you to everyone that helped at our 2018 33K Midwinter Raffle
Raffle winners:
Mount Boston picture - Steve Kusmin, Westwood Lions
Red Sox/Patriots Blanket - Nacia, Stow Lions
Lions Selfie Stick, DG Margaret Menard, Hyde Park Lions
Boston sweatshirt - Stsn Zoll, Sharon Lions
Boston sports book - IPCC Joyce Hogan, Quincy Lions
Indoor/Outdoor Throw - Joe Allen, Gardner Lions
All raffle proceeds will be going to LCIF Disaster Relief
Thank you to everyone for your support!
CONGRATULATIONS TO LION ROXANA CAMPOREALE, SHE RECEIVED A MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP AWARD!
FEBRUARY 2017
Thank you for your support at our 2017 Mid Winter raffle table!
Here is a listing of this year’s raffle winners. Thank you to all for your support.
MICRO SOFT HEATED THROW (donated by Lion Mike) - Barb & Jens Thoresen, Ashland Lions Club
GILLETTE SHAVE PACKAGE (donate by Lion Mike) – Anthony Minucci, Ashland Lions Club
PATRIOTS BLANKET & MUG (made & donated by Lion Ester) – Debbie Hayes, Millis Lions Club
BOSTON SWEATSHIRT (donated by Lion Clare)- Tom Hogan, Quincy Lions Club
JACK DANIEL’S SIGN (donated by Lion Bob) – Steve Apesos, Holliston Lions Club
LIONS CENTENNIAL BAG (donated by Lion Peter) – Susan Getty, Framingham Lions Club
Raffle proceeds will go the NEADS
FEBRUARY 2015
OUR CLUB MADE $9,800+ IN DONATIONS AT THIS YEARS MID WINTER CONFERENCE
Thank you for your support at our 2015 Mid Winter raffle table!
Here are this year's lucky raffle winners!!
Gourmet basket (donated by Lion Roxanne & ZC Mike) - Paul Santoro, Ashland Lions
Men's grooming basket (donated by Lion Ester) - Paul Ciccolo, Ashland Lions
Women's shampoo basket (donated by Lion Ester) - 2VDG Andy Porter, Holliston Lions
Martini basket (donated by Lion Ester) - 2VDG Andy Porter, Holliston Lions
Patriots prize pack (donated by Lion Clare) - Deb Hastings, Natick Lions
Women's grooming prize pack (donated by Lion Ester) - Deb Hastings, Natick Lions
Raffle proceeds will go the STOP HUNGER NOW program.
JANUARY 2015
At our January dinner meeting, DG Pat Kalicki presented chevrons for several members for their years of service.
10 years: Michael Camporeale, Roxanne Camporeale
20 years: Bob Anspach, Clare Friel, Peter Friel
30 years: Bill Matarese.
Congratulations to these members for all their years of service as Framingham Lions members!
FEBRUARY 2014
CONGRATULATIONS TO
CLARE FRIEL AND BILL McMAHON - OUR NEW MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
JANUARY 2014
NOVEMBER 2013
Peace Poster Contest - We are proud to announce Ben Wolpert, (a 7th grader at the Walsh Middle School) as this year's winner!
FRAMINGHAM LIONS support the Curtis Family Dinner again this year with a donation of $250.00
Congratulations to Lion Kevin Sullivan who celebrated his 25th year anniversary as a Framingham Lion!
For the second consecutive year, the Framingham Lions Club trivia team (Bowditch Dogs) won the Greater Ashland Lions Trivia Night. We donated back our prize monies to be donated to the MLERF.
We were very happy and proud to welcome Lion Theresa Abiola-Gamba, visiting from Nigeria, to our monthy dinner meeting in Oct and Nov.
OCTOBER 2013
FRAMINGHAM LIONS CLUB participated in the Foundation Fighting Blindness Boston VisionWalk on October 26. (this was our third year) Susan Getty, Carl Richardson, and his wife, Megan, Mike and Roxanne Camporeale and Peter Friel put on their walking shoes and enjoyed a nice walk in the park and the team raised $445 - thanks to everyone that made a donation!
Eyeglass Recycling – During October, 533 pairs were collected.
AUGUST 2013
Here is a recent article in the MetroWest Daily News, Sunday, August 18, 2013 edition.
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/local_sports/x853702594/Blind-golfer-McMahon-coach-Sullivan-have-a-shared-vision-on-the-links
Also, there is a video interview with Lions Kevin Sullivan and Bill McMahon on the Daily News web site as well.
AUGUST 2013
On NESN web site, check out this new video of USBGA blind golfer and fellow Framingham Lion Bill McMahon.
http://nesn.com/2013/08/blind-golfer-bill-mcmahon-embraces-teamwork-to-compete-on-course-video/
JULY 2013
FRAMINGHAM LIONS CLUB MADE A $250 DONATION TO ONE FUND BOSTON WHICH SUPPORTS THE VICTIMS OF THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS
JUNE 2013
FRAMINGHAM LIONS CLUB IS BEST SMALL CLUB IN 33K AND ZC ANDREA REINE SELECTED AS 33K LION OF THE YEAR
APRIL 2013
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO OUR PORKETTA DINNER - OUR 11TH ANNUAL EVENT! WE HAD ANOTHER SELLOUT AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
FEBRUARY 2013
CLUB MADE $9,000+ IN DONATIONS AT THE 2013 MID WINTER CONFERENCE IN DEDHAM, MA
June 2012
The Carroll Center for the Blind and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind are pleased to announce the selection of:
Lion Carl Richardson, State House ADA Coordinator as the 2012 Blind Employee of the Year.
MAY 2011
DG JOYCE HOGAN INDUCTED OUR NEWEST LION, ESTER FRIEL!
MAY 2011
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT DONATED EYEGLASSES THIS YEAR. OUR ONGOING COLLECTION AT THE FRAMINGHAM RECYCLING CENTER - WE RECEIVED 148 THIS MONTH!
WE ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR OF THE Xtreme Rider's Leukemia Run & Family BBQ held each spring to benefir Andrew's Helpful Hands
JUNE 2010
Congratulations to Lion Bill McMahon & his coach, Lion Kevin Sullivan! The 33rd Annual Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic was held June 13, 2010 & Bill McMahon won the McFarland Trophy!
LION KEVIN SULLIVAN WAS ELECTED TO THE UNITED STATES BLIND GOLF ASSOCIATION (USBGA) HALL OF FAME!
EYEGLASS COLLECTIONS ONGOING! MORE THAN 600 EYEGLASSES COLLECTED in 2010!
PENNIES FOR SIGHT - OVER $600 COLLECTED Y-T-D
LAST UPDATE ON FEB 28, 2014
