This issue of the Roarings has more information than usual about our Summer Events and upcoming service opportunities. Even though it is summer Denver Lions are still active.
It is time to signup for Dragon Boat Racing. Everyone who has tried this has had a lot of fun. This is a family event so bring family, friends, and kids. There is a lot to do between races. We have a team tent to relax.
Event: Dragon Boat Racing
Date: Racing - Sunday July 30.
Location;: Sloan Lake
Cost: $40 for team shirt, snacks and a lot of fun.
Summer fun at the Denver Lions Picnic. This will be extra special as the Colorado Railroad Museum is providing Lions with free entrance fee and tickets on the Galloping Goose. There is a lot more to see. This is a family event so bring family and friends.
Event: Denver Lions Summer Picnic
Dates: August 12
Time: 11 am to 2 pm. But stay as long as you want to see the museum
Location; Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
What to bring: Club supplies burgers and hot dogs and beverages. Lions bring side dish to share
A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS AT THE COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM THE RAILROAD MUSEUM IS HOSTING THE “THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE” FOR THE 16TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND THE DENVER
LIONS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE THOMAS VOLUNTEERS AND HELP WITH THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM.
THOMAS WILL BE RUNNING ON THREE WEEKENDS ---
JUNE 24/25, JULY 1/2 AND JULY 8/9.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP, YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT IN THE MORNING, AFTERNOON, OR ALL DAY, ON ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE SIX DAYS.
IT IS A FUN TIME AND YOU WILL BE A PART OF MAKING A LOT OF LITTLE CHILDREN HAPPY.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL BILL HENDERSON
henderson_277@msn.com (303) 638-8690.
HE’LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES, SHIFT STARTING TIMES, GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS, WHERE TO PARK. ALSO, WHERE TO CHECK FOR YOUR LUNCH CARD, THOMAS T-SHIRT AND SOME QUICK TRAINING :-). YOU WILL GET A PARKING PASS BY EMAIL
WE ARE GOING BACK TO THE MUSEUM FOR OUR ANNUAL LIONS PICNIC, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12. THE MUSEUM IS NOT CHARGING US ADMISSION, NOR ARE THEY CHARGING FOR RIDES ON THE “GALLOPING GOOSE”.
THIS IS IMPORTANT: IF WE GET ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS THEY WILL ALSO TRADE OFF THE USUAL CHARGE FOR THE USE OF THE PAVILION FOR THE VOLUNTEER HOURS.
Denver Lions who have contributed $1,000 or more to the Centennial Campaign, and those of you who plan to do so, are invited to the Centennial Patron Party If you made contributions this year to either the Foundation or the Club, including sponsoring an ad in Centennial History book, those amounts count toward the $1,000 to be recognized as a Centennial Patron. Further, you can pledge $1,000 (or the balance to get to $1,000) to be paid by September 1, 2017. Centennial Patrons will be listed in the Denver Lions Centennial Celebration Dinner Program
Did you ever think about going on an International Vision Campaign. Now is your chance. Denver Lions is partnering with the Denver Sister Cities on a campaign to Mongolia. On this trip you will not only be providing vision exams and glasses to Mongolians in need but also seeing the sights of Mongolia. We will be taking 3,000 Recycled for Sight glasses These are glasses collected by Colorado Lions and processed by Sterling Lions. The campaign is from August 13 to 22, 2017 For more details contact Lion Myrna Ann Adkins 303.880.8219 myrnaanne102@gmail.com; Lion Susy-Osorio 303.773.2703 osorio.susy@gmail.com; Lion DG Steve Kinsky 303-263-3901 stevekinsky@gmail.com
Denver Lion Myrna Ann Adkins is in Mongolia working with the delegation of the Denver Sister Cities. One of the Denver Sister Cities is Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. While in Mongolia Myrna Ann is working on the logistics for the Vision Campaign. Pictured are members of the Ulaanbaatar Lions Club.
Lions Clubs International world wide membership is at an all time high of 1,445,591. This is with over 46,000 clubs in 210 countries. Lions make a significant impact throughout the world. We all should be proud of being part of Lions.
A lot of fun at the Denver Lion Golf Outing at Meadow Hills CC. 18 golfers competed for amazing prizes. The trophy went to the winning team of Don and Jeff Smith, John Molberg, and Jim Nussbaum.
Many thanks for the donations for prizes. Kathleen Campbell, Bill Hildebrand, Harold Hein, Bill Adams, Emerson Bales, Ned Nagel, Argonaut Wine and Liquors, Maggiano’s, Eagles Nest Restaurant.
A loud Lion Roar for Steve Krebsbach for organizing the outing.
The Denver Lions Foundation presented a check for $2,400 to the Denver Rescue Mission. Denver Lions has been supporting the Mission for many years. The mission uses the funds to provide glasses to people in need. People need to see to succeed. Brad Meuli spoke at the Lions Meeting about the many services offered by the Mission to people in need. The check presentation from left to right Bill Martin (DLF), Brad Meuli, DRM president and CEO, Kevin Hein Director of the DRM clinic, and Ron Ludwig (DLF)
We will celebrate the 100 year birthday of Denver Lions on Saturday October 14, 2017. Put this date on your calendaer
We will celebrate the 100 year birthday of Denver Lions on Saturday October 14, 2017. Put this date on your calendaer
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