CHARTER MEMBERS.
Deline Janice - 349 Highshore Rd., Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-472-3317 janicedeline@hotmail.com
Fluke Allen - 18 Maloney Street South Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-472-3395 afluke2010@hotmail.com
Fluke Carolyn - 18 Maloney Street South Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-472-3395
Goodchild Mary Jane - 124 McCleary Rd., Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-472-2372 bgoodchild@sympatico.ca
McCoy Lloyd - 257 Highshore Rd., Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-242-0568 northstarrefrigeration@bellnet.ca
McCoy Wendy - 257 Highshore Rd., Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-242-0568
Provost Leo - 74 Centerline Rd., Marmora ON - 613-472-2377 lprovost@sympatico.ca
Provost Pat - 74 Centerline Rd., Marmora ON - 613-472-2377
MEMBERS
Bright Lyle - 19 Madoc Street Box 669 Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-644-2028
Danes Bonnie - 119 Highshore Road Marmora ON K0K 2M0 - 613-472-6107 George.danes2@sympatico.ca
Embleton John - 289 First Rd. Marmora ON 613-970-3672 johnembleton@gmail.com
Brenda Fell - 5 Queen street Havelock ON K0L 1Z0 705-778-1897 Bfell34@gmail.com
Fulton John - 339 Fiddlers Glen Rd. Marmora ON K0K 2M0 705-977-0447 jhfwoody@gmail.com
Goodchild Jeannette - 124 McCleary Rd., Marmora ON K0K 2M0 613-472-2372 jeanettegoodchild@gmail.com
Levert Darlene -136 Glen Ridge Rd. Box 249 Marmora ON 613-472-5875
Murchison Charley - 16 Crawford Drive Box 452 Marmora ON K0K 2M0 613-472-5178 cmurch@personainternet.com
Quinlan Dorothy - 8107 Hwy #7 Havelock ON K0L 1Z0 705-778-7343 dotann54@hotmail.com
Reid Cynthia - 20 Forsyth Street Box 217 Marmora ON K0K 2M0 613-920-3728 cynreid@eastlink.ca
Roy Kevin - 81 Baldwin Street Madoc ON 613-473-2028 countryroad417@gmail.com
Stone Judith - 22 North Hastings Street Marmora ON K0K 2M0 613-472-3150 murrayandjudith@sympatico.ca
Stone Murray - 22 North Hastings Street Marmora ON K0K 2M0 613-472-3150
White Wilson - 11 Queen Street Havelock ON 705-778-1545 w14white@gmail.com
Yahn Helen - 11 Queen Street Havelock ON K0L1Z0 705-778-1545 Helen.yahn71@gmail.com
2021/22 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEES
BUDGET & FINANCE - Chair Russ Mitchell ( Darlene Levert )
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS - Chair Russ Mitchell ( Darlene )
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021/2022
President: Helen Yahn
1st Vice: Allen Fluke
2nd Vice: Cynthia Reid
Treasurer: Russ Mitchell (Darlene Levert)
Secretary: Mary Jane Goodchild
2nd Year Directors: Marie Bright & Carolyn Fluke
1st Year Directors: Jeanette Goodchild & Cythia Read
Membership Chair: Cynthia Reid
Lion Tamer: John Embleton
Lion Tail Twister: Murray Stone
LCIF Coordinator: Russ Mitchell (John Fulton)
Immediate Past President: Wilson White
CLUB HISTORY
Initial Lions had been members of the Marmora & District Liona Club ( formed in 1973 under the sponsorship of the Havelock Lions). Some of these members started a new local club, THE MARMORA CROWE VALLEY LIONS approved April 10, 1997 by Lions International, sponsored by A3 District Lions Cabinet. There were 41 Charter members. Since that date ten have deceased, one transferred and there are still 11 original members.
President's have been: 1997 - 1998 Dan Bateman
1998 - 1999 Russ Mitchell
1999 - 2000 Vic Provost
2000 - 2001 Brian Goodchild
2001 - 2002 Lloyd McCoy
2002 - 2004 Elaine Jones
2004 - 2005 Allen Fluke
2005 - 2006 Wilma Bush
2006 - 2007 Barbara Fisher
2007 - 2008 Stewart Fisher
2008 - 2010 Kevin Roy
2010 - 2011 Barbara Fisher
2011 - 2013 Russ Mitchell
2013 - 2014 Kevin Roy
2014 - 2015 Stewart Fisher
2015 - 2017 Charlie Murchison
2017 - 2018 Wilson White
2018 - 2019 Wilson White
2019 - 2020 Helen Yahn
2020 - 2021 Helen Yahn
2021 - 2022 Helen Yahn
The first meetoing was held in March 17 in the William Shannon Room with initial membertship of 35. Founding executive was chosen April 17, 1997 with Guiding Lion Richard Cooper in charge of proceedings.
The 1997 Executive; President Dan Bateman
Secretary: Janice Deline
Corresponding Secretary: Pam Halford
Treasurer: Jean McKenzie
Membership Chair: Carolyn Fluke with a committee of Bill Sommerville and Karen Stephens.
1st Vice: Russ Mitchell
2nd Vice: Vic Provost
1st Year Directors: Lioyd McCoy and Brian Goodchild
2nd Year Directors: Pam Halford and Gordon Bennett
Lion Tamer: Mickey Maloney
Tail Twister: Marilyn Maloney
Seven members attended the April A3 Convention. Marmora Crowe Valley Logo was drawn by Andrew Rose, a Madoc Grade 10 student. It has a radiant sun rising over a tranquil river valley under the watchful eye of a lion perched at a vantage point.
Charter Night - May 17 at the Marmora Community Centre.MC for the evening was PDC Dave Hanson. The Offical Charter was presented by DC Jon Moore. Entertainment was provided by Cape Diem. The Marmora & District Lioness attended this there last function as they disbanded.
1997 - Held a Duck Race on the Crowe River in conjunction with Canada Day. The First meetings were held in the Robert Empey Hall. Lion Lloyd McCoy continues to co-ordinate the local Terry Fox Run. Formed a baseball team to play in Keene Lions Ball Tournament. Helld a photo ID session, sponsored by the Marmora IGA and Kraft Foods. Donations included the $500 toward the purchase of a new piano for the Marmora Town Hall and to Fire Victims. Completely redecorated the Robert Empey Hall.. Held a Grocery Shopping Spree.
1998 - Catered to Marmora Snofest Banquet, have done so for many yearts since. Held Casino Night. Sold chocolate Easter Bunnies. Co-ordinated Canada Day Parade and activities. Won A3 Visition Contest for clubs with 30 or more members. PDG Russ Mitchell was honoured for 25 years as a Lion. 2 members attended & reported on International Lions Convention in Birmingham, England. Began to hold meetings in Deloro Community Hall. Began holding Peace Poster Contest in local schools.
1999 - Began sponsoring Eujchre Parties in Deloro Hall on a weekly bases. Hosted & participated in Fun & Talent Night in Marmora. Signed agreement with Municipality of Marmora & Lake to maintain and record events in Deloro Hall. Began volunteering weekly at the Belleville Lions Bingo Hall. Lion Gordon Bennett, WW11 veteran, received a certificate of congratulations on his 80 birthday from Ontario Premier and local MPP. Lion Mickey Maloney was feted at Marmora Town Hall as Most Prominent Senior of the Year for Hastings/Peterborough area. For a few years Marmora Crowe Valley Lions provided rides to residents of Caressant Care Nursing Home on the second Thursday of the week during the summer to Booster Park for a picnic. Were supporters and participated in the Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride. Lion Vera Wylie received Ontario award of International Year of Older Persons. Funds donated from the Duck Race donated to Mars groujp for playground equipment for Marmora Memorial Park. Donated $5000 to Trails Project ( Marmora Economic Development Team ).
2000 - Made plans for Marmora Memorial Park such as moving picnic shelter to site beside Crowe River. Held a farewill party for long time Lion couple who had been very active in the community ( Lions Gordon & Stella Bennett ). After visiting Hawaii one member provided a banner from Honolulu Kai Lions and one from the 83 rd Internationl Convention in Hawaii.
2001 - Purchased purple & black Lion jackets with Club name on front & member's name on the sleeve. Won first prize in February Fun & Talent Night. Some members began participating in Relay for Life for a few years. Lion Glen Foster was granted a Melvin Jones Fellowship , joining Lions Russ Mitchell and Mickey Maloney. In October paved Marmora Memorial Park and finished work at Marmora Reception Centre.
2002 - Celebrated 5th year as a club with a Dinner Cruise. Had Christmas party for residents at Caressant Care Nursing Home for a few years.
2003 - Hosted the A3 Convention theme Prospecting for the Future in Lionism. 3 Club members with beards & 2 live mules performed. Began organizing Marmora Country Jamboree in September with Boyd Warren,
2004 - Trail from old steam engine in Mamora Memorial Park to the boat launch done as well as the covered bridge.
2005 - Lion Marilyn Maloney donated the late Lion Micky Maloney's huge collection of Terry Fox pins to Lion Lloyd McCoy ( Chair for 15 years to date ).
2006 - Marmora Crowe Valley Lions began holding their own Country Music Jamboree in June.
2010 - Finished picnic shelter by boat launch on Crowe River.
2012 - Trail from boat launch to north end, along Crowe River being done. Sponsored new Madoc Lions Club. For the 2nd year in a row a Marmora student won the District A3 Lion Peace Poster Contest ( Hannah Maynes ). Music in the Marmora Memorial Park on Tuesday nights during the summer began. Monthly Sunday afternoon Country Music Jams from October to May. Ongoing improvements & additions to the Marmora Memorial Park ( trails,lights,tables etc.).
2013 - Spearheading fundraising for replacement of Town Clock. Helen Kellar Fellowship Awards to Barbara Fisher & Isobel Cole. Brian Stevenson Fellowship Award s to Charlie Murchison & Bill Cole. Charter member Lorna Fluke passed away on August 22. October Lion Leo Provost won Hastings County Tourism MVP Award for his dedication & work with Lions. Hannah Maynes won at Marmora level in Peace Poster ( 3rd year in a row ) our world our future and at A3 Lions level ( 2nd year in a row ) . Sent $500 to Philippine Disaster in Dec.
2014 - Jan 2 3 new members: Joyce Herman, Helen Yahn & Wilson White. They were inducted in March. Held Irish Stew supper in March. In April 2 new members were inducted Murray Stone and Judy Stone. Awards in April to Lion Leo Provost the Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship. Lion Stew Fisher & Lion Wilma each received the Helen Kellar Fellowship. Lion Charlie Murchison a Melvin Jone Fellowhship. PDG Lion Russ Mitchell the President's Appreciation Award. Purchased new sink for the Community Hall kitchen. 2 new members Bill & Shirley Wells. Country Music Jamboree in June. Music in the Park July & Aug. Sept we had our fish fry and appreaction dinner for volunteers. Oct we hoste Zonw 43E meeting at our dinner meeting. In November Marmora Public Scho student Aksheya Shanmugasamy came first in Marmora Lions Peace Poster Contest 2nd at A3 District theme was "Our World, Our Future". 1 new member Jason Coveney.
2015 - Johanne King joined the club bringing the membershp to 39. Lion Leo Provost thanked the club for nominating him for the Tourism Award. Awards: Judge Brian Stevenison F.ellowship to Lion Lloyd McCoy ( for years chairing the Terry Fox Run ) and to Lion Charlie Murchison ( 2nd presentation of this award ). Helen Keller award to Lion Marie Bright and Lion Bill Jones for chairing June Jamborees & looking after the eye glass collection. Lions Quest award to Lion Russ Mitchell. Chevron for 25 years as a Lions member for Lion Winston Wylie and a Chevron for 30 years for Lion Wilma Bush.
2016 - Music in the Marmora Memorial Park Tuesday nights during the summer months. Monthly Sunday Country Jams October to May. No longer serving the Snofest Banquet in February. Membership down to 31. Held a successful Special Lions Day in Marmora Memorial Park free hotdogs, free books & games for children & adults. We finally have a Lions Arch erected in Marmora Memorial Park thanks to the efforts of PDG Russ Mitchell. Above 2 items in preparation for Lions International's 100th in 2017 as well as Marmora Crowe Valley Lions 20 th Anniversary.
2019 - Our 2019 Executive was inducted at our June dinner meeting. We sponsored the Canada Day parade and the festivities at the Memorial Park. On August 1st President Wilson White and Lion Jeanette Goodchild presented a check for $1000 to John Croskery to help wih expenses for their baseball team, the Springbrook Royals who are travelling to Quebec for the Eastern Ontario softball Championships from Aug 15 18. Our Fish dinner will be held on Aug 24th at the Community Centre. We have passed a motion to give the Marmora Public School $5000.00 a year for 4 years ($20,000.00) for playground equipment.
