LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY RECOGNIZES LIONS OF DISTRICT 13B

ABOVE:  Stephanie Wiersma presented the above certificate of appreciation to the Lions of District 13B at the conclusion of Saturday's program about the Vision Clinic at the District Convention.  Congratulations Lions!

LORAIN LIONS EARN AWARDS AT DISTRICT CONVENTION

ABOVE:  The Growl was awarded second place among District 13B newsletters during the Saturday Awards luncheon at the District Convention.  Congratulations to Lion Dan Smith and many thanks to him for all his work this past year on the Growl.

ABOVE:  The Lorain Lions Club was presented the Humanitarian Service Award in recognition of our club's contributions to the charitable funds of Ohio Lions and Lions Clubs International.  Good work Lions!

OBERLIN COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR SPEAKS TO LIONS

ABOVE:  Bridget Flynn (right), Environmental Sustainability Fellow at Oberlin College, presented a fascinating program about the vision and efforts to create a completely self-sustained environment at not only Oberlin College, but also in the City of Oberlin.  This effort is one of only 3 others in the country and 18 around the world.  The accomplishments so far are impressive and the plan is to reach the goal by 2025.  Thanks to Lion Gary Koepp (above left) for arranging this program.

LORAIN COUNTY ENGINEER EXPLAINS COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE AND PROJECTS

ABOVE:  Bob Klaiber (center), Deputy Engineer, presented a fascinating explanation of the work of the County Engineer's office, from ditch maintenance to bridges and more, at our March 20 luncheon meeting.  Attending with Bob was Mary Kelleher (right), Administrative Assistant at the Engineer's Office.  Thanks to Lion Gary Koepp (left), who arranged the program.

YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN ADDRESSES LIONS

Youth Services Librarian Supervisor, Elaine Betting, spoke to Lions at our March 13 luncheon meeting about the Lorain Public Library System's Summer Reading Club.  More than 2,200 children participate and receive a book as a they complete a specified number of hours reading.  If they participate from pre-school through the 12th grade, they can build their own home library of 85 books.  This program helps children retain reading skills through the summer months school vacation.

NEW MEMBER JOHN GINTONIO INDUCTED

ABOVE:  John Gintonio, left, is inducted by Lion President Bruce Diso (right) as sponsor Lion Joe Ksenich presents pin and membership packet at our March 6 dinner meeting.

Lion John Gintonio (left) and Lion Joe Ksenich.  Welcome Lion John!

PRESIDENT OF LORAIN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION SPEAKS TO LIONS

Lion Ed Baker, president of Lorain Lighthouse Foundation (above left), presented a fascinating program about
Lorain’s historic beacon and the history of the Lighthouse at our March 6 dinner meeting.