Frank Sipkovsky, chairman of Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, spoke to Lorain Lions on Jan. 26 on plans for the year-round celebration of the centennial anniversary of the lighthouse, affectionately known as the Jewel of the Port of Lorain. Frank is holding a Lorain Lions Lighthouse Pin and a brochure on the centennial. To learn more go to https://lorainlighthouse.com.

Lions Bid Farewell to Lion Bill Evenchik

Above (left to right):  Lions Bruce Bevan, Ken Cromer, Bob Kayle and Dan Smith attended the funeral service for Lion Bill Evenchik at Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals on Wednesday, January 25.  Lion Bill was a loyal member for 31 years, joining in Ocober, 1985 and sponsored by Lion Wayne Conn.  Lion Bill was the driving force behind the Lions booth at the Lorain International Festival, organizing and encouraging our sales of American favorites:  hot dogs and cotton candy.  Lion will be missed.

Lorain Palace Operations Manager Speaks to Lions

Chris Pataky (above), new operations manager for the Palace Theater, spoke on what's happening at Lorain's historic theater at our January 12 meeting.

New Members Inducted into Lorain Lions

Above:  At our January 5 dinner meeting, Lion Membership Chair (right) conducted an impressive induction ceremony of new members Dr. Katherine Kern (2^nd from left) and Nicole Shinsky (center) as sponsors Lion Charlie Neff (left) and Lion Dan Smith listen.

Lion Nicole Shinsky, Northwest Savings Bank, Lorain, is pinned by Lion Dan Smith.

Lion Charlie Neff pins Lion Katherine Kern, Associate Director/Executive Director Designate of the Lorain County Board of Mental Health.