Lion Marshall Dimacchia Honored by Lions in New Pilot Dogs, Inc. Facility

ABOVE: Carmen Januzzi (center), sister of deceased Lion Marshall Dimacchia, was invited to the January 28 Lions luncheon to  participate in the presentation of a $1,000.00 donation by the Lorain Lions Club President Lion Dan Smith (right) to Ohio Pilot Dogs, Inc. Executive Director Jay Gray (above left).,  The donation is part of the efforts of the Lions Clubs of Ohio to raise funds to build a new facility for Pilot Dogs, Inc. at their main campus in Columbus, Ohio that will help the organization improve and streamline their work of training dogs to assist the visually impaired.  Lion Marshall will be memorialized on the Wall of Honor in the Lions Den room at the new facility.  Lion Marshall was sponsored as new member of the Lorain Lions Club by Carmen's husband, Lion Al Januzzi, in May, 1998,  and greatly enjoyed and valued his years as a member of the Lions.  Marshall passed away on November, 2015.

Bascule Brewery Owner Discusses Promising Future in Downtown Lorain

Chris Kambouris, owner of the new Bascule Brewery and Public House in the former Eagles Building in downtown Lorain, spoke to the Lorain Lions at our January 14 luncheon meeting.  Chris, who is partnering with Fred Lozano to open the new microbrewery in a few months, spoke about the great opportunity the riverfront location offers.  The description of the craft beers is tantalizing and we'll be looking forward to enjoying them!

Second Vice District Governor Visits Lorain Lions

Second Vice District Governor Greg Hess with Lion President Dan Smith at the Thursday, Jan. 7,  Lorain Lions Club meeting at Rebman's On the Avenue. A good time had by all!

Lions top Rotary in Lorain Salvation Army Kettle Challenge

ERIC BONZAR -- THE MORNING JOURNAL

The Lorain Rotary Club and Lorain Lions Club competed for the benefit of the Salvation Army this season with each club ringing the bells at Walmart in Lorain during December, Rotary on Dec. 5 and Lions on Dec. 19. The final tally = Lorain Lions $1,216.03 and Lorain Rotary $1,208.98. Pictured from left to right at the Nov. 5 Rotary Club meeting when the challenge began , are Lt. Jimmy Susa, of the Salvation Army in Lorain, Jim Wilson, former president of Lorain Rotary Club; Carolyn Huston, president of Lorain Rotary; Dan Smith, president of Lorain Lions Club; Ken Cromer, past president of Lorain Lions, and Lt. Melissa Susa, of the Salvation Army.

Kettle Challenge: Lions ring bells for Salvation Army at Lorain Walmart.

Lorain Lions and friends took up the Salvation Army Kettle Challenge by turning out to collect money for the needy at the Lorain Walmart Store on Saturday, Dec. 19. Lorain Lions are in competition with Lorain Rotary Club to see who wins the Championship Trophy for most money collected. Rotary rang bells on Dec. 5 at Walmart.

While Lions Bruce Bevan and Tim Lombardi were manning the West/Market doors for the 11:30 a.m. shift, the Lorain Fire Department responded to a faulty heater call inside Walmart. From left to right:  Dennis Smith, Mike Janosic, Lions Bruce and Tim, and Dan McBennett. Thanks to to our Lorain Firefighters!

5:30 P.M. SHIFTS

Lions Dan Smith and Ed Baker at the East/Home doors.


From left to right, Lions Dr. John Smith and Bob Pastor at the West/Market doors.

4 P.M. SHIFTS

Lion Bob Kerecz and his grandson Bobby Kerecz at the East/Home doors.


From left to right, Doug and Ken Kayle at the West/Market doors.

2:30 P.M. SHIFTS

Lions Frank Csubak and Kim Worden at the West/Market doors.


Lions Dr. Rich Marcucci and Barry Buck at the East/Home doors.

1 P.M. SHIFTS

From left, Lion Bruce McCartney, with his niece, Natalie Keron, ring the bells at the East/Home doors with Lion Ken Krol.

Lions Dan Asensio and Joe Ksenich are bundled up manning the Lorain Lions Club kettle at the West/Market doors.

11:30 A.M. SHIFTS

Lion Bruce Bevan's stepson, Mark Sellers Jr., his wife, Audra, and their daughters, Sammy and Addison (Bruce's granddaughters), pose for a photo with Bruce and Tim Lombardi at the West/Market doors.


Lions Ken Cromer and Doug Krucinski at the East/Home doors.

10 A.M. SHIFTS

First shift volunteers  Lions Bob Kayle and Bruce Meadows at the West/Food doors.

Lions Mitchell Fallis and Glenn Owen at the East/Market doors.

Lions learn of Palace progress; Lion Bruce wins raffle jackpot

Page and Kurt Hernon gave an informative talk and answered questions from Lorain Lions at the Dec. 10 noon meeting on what new is happening at the Palace Theater, along with entertainment and arts developments happening in downtown Lorain.

LION BRUCE MCCARTNEY WINS RAFFLE JACKPOT

Lion Bruce McCartney holds the Joker he pulled at the Dec. 10 meeting raffle to win the $182 jackpot prize. Congrats, Lion Bruce!

Musicians entertain Lions and guests at Christmas party

Lorain Lions Club members and guests on Thursday evening (Dec. 6) enjoyed a delightful Christmas Party at On the Avenue. Betty Blair on the keyboard, Tom Schoonover singing, and Ellie Hunt with the violin provided our delightful entertainment. They are with the Singing Seniors.