Author: Rhonda McCallum

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New Liskeard Lions Celebrate 80 Years & Celebrate a Member’s 78 Years of Service

Lionism is a way of life. It is committing yourself to serve your community and it’s a tremendous achievement especially if you commit yourself for 78 years! That’s right! Lion Eric Campsall from the New Liskeard Lions Club at the wonderful age of 101 years, has been serving his community for 78 years actively! District Governor Lion Sam was very lucky to meet him this past weekend during New Liskeard’s 80th Charter Night. To chat with him about Lionism in Northern Ontario, just unbelievable. What an honour to present him with a special plaque commemorating this milestone on behalf of the A5 District and the President of Lion’s International’s special banner.

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Bruce Mines Lions Held Annual Easter Bake Sale

The Lion’s of Bruce Mines Lion’s Club, District A5  held their annual Easter Bake sale at Foster’s Fresh Mart in Bruce Mines.
Proceeds help support community initiatives like sending a Kid to Camp and medical travel expenses.
Pictured are Lion Carol Rickard and Lion Mary Lou Bélisle.

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The Kirkland Lake Lions along with the help of the Leos held a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
It was a community event held to raise a few funds for their club, but mainly to add some fun to their community for the kids ahead of Easter.
This year the event was held at their local Museum of Northern History. They hosted 67 people in total and raised $300.00 for their club.
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Walden Lions Support Those In Need In Community

The Walden Lions Club has been a big supporter of those in need in the community and in the Greater City of Sudbury.  The Elgin Street Mission and the Blue Door Kitchen are located in the building owned and run by the Samaritan Centre.  All three of these organizations provide services to the those in the community who need the most help including the homeless, seniors and lower-income families.  These free services include meals, showers, computer access, telephone, laundry, job counseling, and mental health and addiction counseling.

These services would not be available if not for these organizations.  The Walden Lions are proud to support these groups and their efforts to help those who need the help the most.  The Elgin Street Mission was especially in need of donations as their industrial dishwasher was broken and needed a new heating coil at the cost of over $5,000.00.  The Walden Lions would like to thank these organizations for making a difference in our community.

 

 

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MCTV Lions Christmas Children’s Telethon Supports Local Breakfast Program

The CTV-Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon has been helping to support children and lower income families for decades and is still going strong.  The Telethon made a presentation to support the local breakfast program at St. David’s Elementary School in Sudbury.  This school is in one of the lowest income areas in Sudbury and many students use this program.  The  Telethon is proud to support our children to give them a great start to their day so that they can concentrate on schoolwork and not empty bellies.

Presenting the cheque are Lions Joan and Bruce Kutchaw from the Minnow Lake Lions club, just one of the clubs that volunteer each year at the telethon.