Lion Harold Lee: 50+ Year Lion

Harold E. Lee (1929 - 2013)

Harold E. Lee, age 83, of Lorain passed away  at home Thursday morning March 14th. Born December 4th, 1929 in Gallia County OH,  Harold was a resident of Lorain since 1977.  Harold retired as an electrical engineer from  Lorain Products in 1998 where he had worked  for more than 20 years. He was a 1955 graduate  of Indiana Institute of Technology; a veteran of the  US Army serving in Korea during the Korean War;  an active member of Lions Club for over 50 years;  and a longtime member of Toast Masters. Harold was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award  for dedicated Humanitarian Services. Lions International  recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing  on them an award that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones.  This Fellowship Award is the highest form of recognition  and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the  nature and purpose of Lionism. Harold was also the  co-founder of the Harold E. and Laura F. Lee Scholarship Fund  at Indiana Institute of Technology for second chance students. Harold is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jean E. Lee;  his children David M. Lee, Andrew D. Lee, Rebecca J. Gisser,  James A. Lee, Joseph E. Lee, step daughter Dawn Bodnar;  his brothers Robert E. Lee, Cecil E. Lee, Ernest W. Lee,  and sister Chestora I. Lee; and, six grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years,  Laura F. Lee, his son Mark A. Lee, brothers Loyd E Lee and  Francis W. Lee, daughter-in-law Diane Lee and  grandchildren Amy and Allison Lee. Visitations will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday,  March 17th at the Schwartz Spence Boyer and Cool Home,  1124 5th Street, Lorain, OH with a reception to follow  at Rebman Recreation Center hosted by  the Lorain Lions Club.

Lions Thank Nord Family Foundation and Ask for Help Raising Funds for Vision Clinic

Lions Vision Clinic Project gets a boost from the Nord Family Foundation

Dr. Laura Chonko Explains Importance of Ocular Nutrition to Lions

ABOVE:  Dr. Laura Chonko, O.D. (left) spoke to the Lorain Lions about ocular nutrition on Thursday, February 28 at our noon meeting.  This was an extremely informative program that can benefit any of us concerned about how to preserve our sight. Thanks to Lion Dr. John Smith (above right) for arranging this very timely presentation!

ABOVE: Introducing the topic, Dr. Chonko explained that we all have a great deal of control over the health of our eyes and vision through diet, even if our age and family history indicate a propensity for problems such as adult macular degeneration (AMD).

RIGHT:   Citing research studies, Dr. Chonko encouraged us to include in our diet abundant amounts of Vitamin C (e.g., citrus, bell peppers, kale, broccoli), Beta-carotene (sweet potatoes, kale, carrots, spinach), Vitamin E (nuts, seeds, spinach, vegetable oils) and Zinc (whole grains, poultry, fish, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds).

 ABOVE:  Eat those dark green leafy vegetable like collard greens and spinach at least 5 times a week, and also eat about 10-13 servings of fruits & vegetables per day (a serving being about a fistful size).

LEFT:  This was a great program!  Let's have Dr. Chonko back for another session soon.

Lorain Lions Host District Bowling Tournament

ABOVE (left to right):  Event Volunteers Lions
Ralph O'Hara, Bruce Diso, Chair Joe Ksenich,
Co-chair Dan Asensio, Tim Lombardi, Glenn Owen.

The District 13B Bowling Tournament was held on Sunday February 10 at Rebman's Recreation Center in Lorain.  First Place team was Savannah Lions Club with 3,310.  The individual high series was earned by Lion Bill Dignin of the Ashland Evening Lions with a score of 783. The individual high game winner was Lorain Lion Dave Meadows who bowled a 298.  Congratulations to all these winners and many thanks to the Lions Clubs participating!

Lion President Doug Kayle  and Lion Rich Foil watch as the games begin!

Lion Ralph O'Hara and Joe Ksenich check out the door prize table.  There was something for almost everyone!

Lions Kim Worden and Tim Lombardi check registrations after the last minute rush of District Lions signed in.

Lorain Lions fielded three teams.

LaGrange Lion Tim Buckley won one of the strike jackpots and was very happy!

Our own Lion Dave Meadows had the high score of the day--298!  Way to go Lion Dave!

The Lorain High School Leo Club joined us for a fun afternoon of bowling.  Thanks to advisor Mary Jo Ferguson for making it possible.

District Governor Woody Conrad was still smiling after missing a chance at the strike jackpot.

Lion Joe helps Zone 2 Chairman Greg Swartz find the door prize of his choice.

LaGrange Lion team member Kathy Smith steps up for a chance at the strike jackpot.

LaGrange Lion Jeff Thompson picks up the 50/50 pot he won--$165!

Door prizes. . . .

. . . .and more door prizes. . . .

. . . .and more door prizes

I would say, we had some door prizes!

. . . .and more!

Lion Rich Marcucci looking at the selection . . . of door prizes!

Yup, it's another door prize! Congrats, Kathy Smith of LaGrange!

Lion Dave Meadows had a good day-- a 298 and a  . . . you guessed it--a door prize!  Christine Buckley of LaGrange won a door prize, too.

Lion Joe was busy--how many months did it take to round up all those prizes?

Congratulations Lion Doug and Lion Tammy (hmm, was that the oil change or the Kiedrowski's donuts?)

Christine Buckley was the winner of the money tree, and her husband, Lion Tim, is there to make sure the money goes to a good cause!

Lion Randy Hanlon of the Ontario Lions won the bowling carrier/case.

LaGrange Lion Noel Fox won the $50.00 Target gift card.

Lion Walt Gilmore of the Ashland Evening Lions won the $50.00 savings bond.

Our own Lion Dan Smith won the blender.

Lion Dave Meadows won a Wine and Chocolate gift basket.

Ontario Lion Ray Swanson won the Lighthouse painting

George Kussai, who bowled with the Lorain Lions, won a wine and cracker gift basket

ABOVE:  Lion Norm Herschelman (left) invited son Matt Herschelman to speak at the February 7 evening

 

 

meeting about his experience as a Cruise Director for almost 17 years with Carnival.  It was a very entertaining and informational presentation--and was especially relevant with the Carnival Cruise ship "Triumph" incident the following week.

Lion Jose Matias, above center, with his sponsor Lion Ben Norton (left),
was inducted on January 24 at an impressive ceremony
conducted by Lion Bruce Meadows (right).  Lion Jose works at
Lorain National Bank as manager of the Main and
 Pearl Avenue branches of the bank.  Introduce yourself and
welcome Lion Jose at the next meeting you attend. 

A Lions Holiday Tradition--Ringing the Salvation Army Bells

Lions Gary Koepp (left) and Lion Dave Burns, Kettle Chairman
start the day off at the South Door of K-Mart on Saturday,
December 15.  Thanks to Lion Dave for another awesome job
organizing and overseeing this great tradition--for the 21st year!

Lions Bob Kayle and Bruce Meadows (hey Lion Bruce, you're
supposed to hold the bell at the other end!)

Lions Barry Buck and Rich Marcucci.

Lions Dorothy McGuire and Dick Comer.

Lions Pete Castillo, John Volak and Tom Bruno.  Thanks to all 26 Lions
and family members who helped spread holiday cheer while
raising money for the Salvation Army

Lion Robert Fowler Presents Downtown Lorain Holiday Projects

Our newest Lion, Robert Fowler, is Safety-Service Director
for the City of Lorain.  Lion Robert spoke at our December 13
luncheon meeting about the successful pop-up stores
program in downtown Lorain, and of the efforts underway
to make the downtown area more attractive for businesses
considering locating to Lorain.  Robert has transferred his
Lion membership from the Wooster, Ohio Lions Club to
the Lorain Lions Club.  Welcome aboard, Lion Robert! 
And thank you for a very informative program!