Lions Night at the Lake Erie Crushers Baseball Game

Lions from around District 13B enjoy the Zone 4 Social at the Lake Erie Crushers game on August 16.  We were able to sell tickets for the Harley in front of the stadium and we were able to sell 50/50 raffle tickets inside the stadium.  Thanks to Past Zone 4 Chair Lion Carol Shaffer for organizing and coordinating the event that raised about $1,900 for the Vision Clinic.  Also, many thanks to the Lorain Lions, who purchased 145 tickets, and to District 13B Lions, who purchased another 231!

 Elyria Lion Kyle Lowery and Lion Walt Frey helped set up the Lions information table on the main deck of the stadium.

Lion Dan Smith with our roaring Lion mascot and Lion Doc Smith taking a breather from a busy night of hawking 50/50 tickets.  An awesome sales team of six or seven Lions spread out through the stadium selling over $1400 worth of tickets for the 50/50.  Other members of the sales team were Lion Walt Frey, Elyria Lions Kyle Lowery and Brent Parker and Lion Velda Reynolds' grandson Daniel.  Thanks for your outstanding job!

 Here's the Lorain Lions section with a great view of the action behind third base.

 Immediate Past District Governor Lion Dick Temple discusses proper technique for throwing out the first pitch with the Crushers catcher prior to the game.

 Lion Jack Clark and wife Kathleen enjoying the game with guests.

 Helen Woodward, widow of 50+ year Lorain Lion and Past President Bob Woodward, shows her Lion spirit with a Lions cap while watching the game.  Helen is a great supporter of Lions and the Vision Clinic.  Thanks for all you do for Lions, Helen!

 Lion Bruce Meadows (above front right) and wife Jane had a great time, along with Lion Ed Baker (behind Lion Bruce) and wife Celeste (left) and daughter.

ABOVE: Lion Walt Frey (left) with Lion Tom Bruno and wife Annette.  It was a beautiful night to relax, visit and watch some good old fashioned baseball.

 Lion Dan Smith readies the tumbler for the drawing.

 ABOVE:  Lion Brent Parker (foreground) and Lion Ken Cromer, count the buckets (literally!) of 50/50 money.

 And Lion Velda's grandson Daniel draws the winning ticket.

 Avon Lake resident Michael Kachala happily receives his 50/50 payoff from Lion Ken Cromer during the seventh inning.  All in all, it was a great night!