...your Milford Lions Monthly Newsletter! Featured in this Issue December Highlights.. Pg 1-2 Where s Ed Pg 3 In Review.... Pg 4 January 2015... Pg 5 What We Do.... Pg 6 December Highlights During our December 2nd membership meeting, Lion Ray Hill was elected as our President. Since the office was vacated, Lion 1st VP Tricia Shea had been filling in. She stepped up in a most difficult situation and we all appreciated the great job Lion Tricia has done. We know that she will be more than ready next June when she officially takes office as our next President. Thank you Tricia ~.from our house to yours Milford Lions District 44N Sincere thanks to KL Ray Hill for his dedication and for accepting the office as President. We know that KL Ray will continue to lead us forward for the rest of our Lion year. KL Ray has the professionalism, dedication and experience to keep our club united and guide us in our service. Community House Union Street Milford, NH 03055 The club meets 6:30 pm every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from September through June unless otherwise noted www.nhlions.org/milford/ Friend us on FACEBOOK Milford NH Lions On Friday, December 5th we held our annual Christmas Party at the VFW Hall in Milford. It also was in part a Farewell party for the Stella s, Barbara and Joe. Since they will be moving to Atlanta soon, we thought it would be a good idea to surprise them as we were not sure as to when they might be leaving us. With that in mind, we decided to invite other members from the clubs in the Zone. We had a great turnout, with about 47 people attending. It was a fun time for all we had a great meal, catered by Nennie s 5Star Café, we had a video show of Barb & Joe s past years focused on their Lion service, there was a photo booth setup so that all guests could have their picture taken, one for them to keep and another as a gift to Barbara and Joe, there also was a gift swap; a little different than our traditional Yankee Swap but being as it was the first time doing it, it was a lot of fun even though it was a bit chaotic. All in all, it was said by several, this is the best Christmas Party on record! I would also like to thank again and recognize my committee members, Lions Alicia Fogle and Lisa Lozeau for all their help in making this a huge success and a great party! Looking forward to next year!
December Highlights Santa and his Elves arrived on the Oval, Sunday, December 7th just in time to greet and meet all who were waiting, that being over 150 children (and one dog)! Many thanks to Santa and all his helpers for taking time out of their busy season to visit. See you next year! SANTA ON THE OVAL 2014
WHERE S ED? Last month s newsletter left out Where s Ed, so we found him and Lion Elaine in Wisconsin visiting Lions District 27-B1. Yes, ID Ed and Lion Elaine braved the very cold and snowy conditions to visit the Wisconsin Lions Camp and attend the Oshkosh Convention in Wisconsin in November; but no big deal, they are New Englanders! ID Ed had the opportunity to also present a Presidential Certificate Award to Gary Siloh, pictured in the photo on the right. They also had the chance to visit the EAA Museum, Air Venture, in Oshkosh before heading back home.
In Review...the Past Six Months! July Welcome to a new Lion Year 2014-2015, and welcome newly elected International President Joe Preston, International Director Ed Farrington, and District Governor Melody Whitcher District 44N. Services and burial for Charter Member Chester (Chet) Hall who passed away in June. Large Print Menus completed and presented to two local restaurants. Granite State Fellowship recipient announced for Nashua Eye Associates. New Spot Screener purchase in process for clubs in the Zone. August First Cabinet Meeting held at the Common Man in Plymouth, NH. ID Ed Farrington installed Zone Chairs, 1st VP and 2nd VP of the District. Club held annual BBQ. September First membership meeting for the upcoming year. Lifetime membership presented to Lion Chuck Worcester for 48 years of dedicated and loyal service as a Lion. October DG Melody makes visit to club during club s Italian Night along with other clubs visitation. Club welcomes newest member, Christina Sanborn. Club works at the annual Pumpkin Festival. Community spaghetti supper resumes after SHARE Hall renovations/addition. November Past Lion Janice Richards Coburn and Lion Terry Goodman pass away after long illnesses. Second cabinet meeting held in Manchester. Peace Poster winners announced. Lion Raymond Hill elected President. Spot Screener training rescheduled for January 2015, purchase complete and ready. Milford s Oval decorated for the holiday. Lion Don Jalbert getting committee organized for new fundraising project (Scrabble Tournament) to be held in March 2015. Milford Oval is decorated for the holidays. December Club s annual Christmas party is held at the VFW Hall. Santa visits the Oval along with his Elves. Milford s first place Peace Poster winner, 12 yr old Emily Sullivan, selected as NH s state winner and is sent out to International for further judging.
January.2015 Happy New Year! Wishing great health, prosperity and many blessings for the new year ahead. Oval Decoration Take-Down January 3 Membership meeting January 6 Senior Dinner at Souhegan Boys and Girls Club January 10 Spot Screener Training at Delta Dental, Concord January 10 BOD Meeting January 13 Membership Meeting January 20 Community Spaghetti Supper, SHARE Hall January 27 Mid-Winter Convention, Radisson Hotel, Manchester January 30 to February 1 Editors note: Please submit photos and/or any article of interest to me by the 20th of the month if possible. I welcome any news you would like published. Many thanks, Lion Rhonda
December 2014, Volume 7 Issue 6 What Do Milford Lions Accomplish? Boy Scout 407 Sponsorship Cash Raffles Community Suppers Eye exams and Eyeglasses Eyeglass Collection Eye and Hearing Screenings Lions Park Model Train Show M. Morell Memorial Pavilion MCAA Field Oval Christmas Decoration/Lighting Peace Poster Contest Penny Sale Pumpkin Festival Food Concession Santa Visit Scholarships Senior Dinner Skateboard Park Keyes Field Souhegan Valley Crop Walk Support to Lions International Support to NH Sight & Hearing Support to SHARE Youth Development Activities...from our house to yours The Milford Lions Club was established February 3, 1959. This year, the club will begin their 56th year of service to the community. Through the years, the club has been involved in completing numerous large projects for the benefit of the Milford community. A Skateboard Park at Keyes Field along with a Pavilion at the MCAA field on North River Road and most recent a community park known as Lions Park located off Route 13N. The Milford Lions strive to meet the needs of their community and to serve the community whenever the need exists. These projects were completed for the benefit of the community to be enjoyed now and for many years to come recognizing all the men and women who volunteer and dedicate their lives through community service. In addition to the service to the blind and the hearing impaired, Lions participate in service activities emphasizing on health, education and research, work with the physically and mentally impaired, environmental issues, community welfare, international understanding and our youth. To the Lions, We Serve is not only a motto, but a definition and a philosophy. Helen Keller (1880 1968)