Second Vice District Governor Visits Lorain Lions Club

Ohio Lions District OH-2 Second Vice District Governor, Lion Keith Kaufman (above left, with his wife, Connie) attended the Lorain Lions Club September 8 luncheon meeting and spoke briefly about upcoming events and activities related to Lions Clubs International Centennial celebration that culminates next year in June at the International Convention in Chicago.

Doctor explains remarkable stem cell treatment

Dr. Mark Foglietti (right) and his daughter, Dr. Alanna Fostyk at the Thursday, Sept. 1, Lorain Lions meeting. Dr. Foglietti spoke of the remarkable treatment for Firelands High School student Andy Schworer that is allowing him to regain his sight. The treatment involves using Andy's own stem cells. Dr. Foglietti is associated with the Ohio Stem Cell Treatment Center in Beachwood. Lorain Lions have donated thousands of dollars to all Andy to receive these treatments. For more information go to Dr. Foglietti's website: www.drfoglietti.com and www.ohiostemcelltreatmentcenter.com/

New LCCC President Marcia Ballinger speaks to Lions

Dr. Marcia Ballinger, president of Lorain County Community College, with Lorain Lions president Tim Lombardi. Dr. Ballinger spoke to a well attended Lions noon meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25. She spoke on the new LCCC facilities serving the city of Lorain at the new Lorain High School. She also spoke about Lorain was instrumental in creating Ohio's first community college, LCCC, a half-century ago.

New Lorain High School Principal Robin M. Hopkins Addresses Lions

Robin M. Hopkins, new principal of Lorain High, spoke to the Lions at the August 11 dinner meeting about her excitement and plans for making LHS THE school to be attending for a great education and experience.  Robin joined the Lorain Schools just two weeks ago and comes from Euclid City Schools where she served for 22 years and rose to principal of the Euclid High School.  She said she had no intention of leaving Euclid, but Lorain City Schools Superintendent Jeff Graham approached her and showed her what a perfect fit she was for LHS and how great an opportunity she had to make difference with kids and a community in Lorain.  Welcome Principal Hopkins!

Lions Induct Lori and Kevin Goodwin as Newest Members

ABOVE:  Lion First Vice President Ralph O'Hara (left), Kevin Goodwin, Lori Pyers-Goodwin, Lion Barry Buck and Lion Bruce Meadows pose for the induction ceremony of the Goodwins at the August 11 dinner meeting.  Lions Kevin and Lori are teachers at Lorain High School and Lori is the new advisor for the Lorain High Leos Club, sponsored by the Lorain Lions.

ABOVE:  Lion Bruce Meadows conducts an impressive induction ceremony as the Goodwin's sponsor, Lion Barry Buck, looks on.

Lions Elmwood Cemetery Flower Bed Project ThrivesI

In May, the Lorain Lions prepared these beds and planted annuals at Elmwood Cemetery as part of the Club's Lorain County Pride Day service project.  Thanks to Lion Barry Buck, who has had to go every two days to water them this summer, the flowers are thriving!  That's quite a service project!

Lorain Lions at Lake Erie Crushers Zone 4 Social August 4