Sunday, April 29, 2012

Lions At Lorain International Wine Tasting Gala

ABOVE: (Sitting): Lions Jean and Harold Lee
(Standing left to right): Lions Ken Cromer, Marshall Dimacchia and Dave (Joe) Burgess
ABOVE: Princesses entertain the crowd. 
ABOVE: Lion President Dave (Joe) Burgess (right) and wife Sandy (left) with Dutch Princess Kaylee Van Horn, sponsored by the Lorain Lions Club.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Friendship APL Director Speaks to Lions

Greg Willey, Executive Director of Friendship Animal Protective League, with his companion Lowell (above) spoke at the April 12 lunch meeting about how the shelter has become one of the most active shelters in Northeast Ohio.  "We helped more than 1800 dogs and cats in 2011.  Support and volunteerism has skyrocketed and our adoptions have nearly doubled!" Great program!  Thanks to Lion Dan Smith for setting this one up.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Community Development Interim Director Addresses Lorain Lions

Interim Director of the Lorain City Community Development, Rey Carrion (above) spoke to the Lorain Lions on Thursday, April 5, about the upcoming events at the Pipe Yard Stadium.  The 2012 season kicks off on May 6 with the 5th annual Andrew "Rube" Foster night, honoring the father of the Negro Baseball League.  This year, the annual event honors Ms. Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, who was one of three women to ever play in that league.

New Member Terry Caudill Inducted



Sponsor Lion Dr. John Smith (left) welcomes Lion Terry Caudill (right) following Terry's induction at the Thursday, April 5 dinner meeting.  Lion Terry is already busy working on the Lions Vision Clinic project.  Welcome to the Lorain Lions Club, Terry!