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This week speaker - Kim Day CEO of DIA

Kim Day has led Denver International Airport (DEN) as CEO since April 2008. DEN is the nation’s fifth-busiest airport, the region’s most powerful economic engine, generating more than $26 billion annually, and the top-rated U.S. large airport by passengers, per SkyTrax.

She is currently leading a $1.8 billion public-private partnership to redevelop DEN’s iconic, tented Jeppesen Terminal that will improve its security, modernize the facility and increase its capacity. She is also leading the expansion of DEN’s concourses, adding 39 new gates over the next 2 years, allowing all airlines to continue to grow in Denver.

Ms. Day lead the completion of the airport’s original vision: adding a hotel and train station, including the 519-room Westin hotel and a commuter transit station serving RTD’s bus network, as well as the A Line commuter rail, which runs between the airport and Denver Union Station. Under her guidance, DEN has built a robust network of over 190 non-stop destinations served, including an ever-growing list of international cities.

With more than 35 years of experience, Ms. Day previously served as executive director of Los Angeles World Airports. After receiving a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University, Ms. Day practiced architecture in the private sector for more than 20 years.

Service Tuesday January 15

On Tuesday, January 15  will have our Service Tuesday.   This is an opportunity for Lions to do a service project and have lunch and fellowship with other Lions and guests.  It will be a hands-on project.   See below for location.

This service project will be sorting eyeglasses for the Ethiopian Misson Trip.  These are eyeglass that has been collected from over 100 Recycled for Sight donation boxes and then cleaned, read, and then processed by the Sterling Lions Club.

We are partnering with Project Cure for the backpacks.

Date:  Tuesday, Jan 15

Time: Noon to 1:30 pm

Location:  Savio at 1530 W 13th Ave, Denver, CO 60608 in Multi-Purpose Room.

Guests:  Bring a guest to show a Lions service project

Lunch:  Buffet lunch

RSVP:  Email  weserve@gmail.com   or leave a message at 303.504.6293

Parking:  There is FREE parking around the office.  

Denver Lions Foundation - CO Gives
Colorado Gives Day was a big help to the Denver Lions Foundation.  There we 18 donors contributing $5260.  A big Lions Roaring for the contributions. 
Rude Park Christmas Party
Santa Clause (Lion Sam) came to Rude Park to give the kids presents.  Fun times for all.  Thanks to the Denver Lions for there support and enabling Rude kids to have a good Christmas. 
 
Lion  Hearing Dog Helps Vet
Chad is an active-duty National Guard service member and also a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II and Operation Enduring Freedom.  His hearing loss is attributed to military combat and training operations while serving our country stateside in response to natural disasters and overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. "I always worry that something is happening and I won't hear it or be able to respond in time.  When I learned of the hearing dog program, I found IHDI and filled out the information."  We had Chad come in for a visit to meet the staff and to take a walk through our kennels.  This is where he first met Harmony.  Harmony is a gentle and sweet Borzoi who is full of life.  The staff knew instantly that the two would be a perfect match! 
**Update**
"I just wanted to let you know you guys giving me Harmony has given me the courage I need to seek out help.  She makes me more social which makes me want to try and find better ways to hear better."
Lion Bell Ringers
Tribute Lion Arthur Dwight Foster, 90

Lion Arthur Dwight Foster, 90, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and beloved dog on December 18, 2019.  He was born August 14, 1928 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Franklin Dwight Foster and Helen Gregory Fitch.  Arthur attended The Lawrenceville School and later Brown University, graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, and as navigator bombardier with the 452d Bomb Wing, flew 55 combat missions over North Korea in a B-26 tagged “A haulin’ Ass”.  Arthur was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as well as The Air Medal for his service, accomplishments which he and his family were always most proud.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

Arthur returned home to join his father in the family business, Manifold Supply Company, in Brooklyn, NY in 1952.  There he met and fell in love with Marilyn Garrett – a stewardess with United Airlines.  They married on September 22, 1956, and a few years later moved to Garden City, New York with their three young children.  After Manifold Supply Co. was sold in 1968 the family moved to Colorado, realizing Arthur’s dream of a life in the country with horses and mountains and wide open spaces.  They joined Valley Country Club, introduced the family to alpine skiing, and loved life in beautiful Colorado outdoors.

 Arthur was active in the Lions Club of Denver, where he took on a leadership role as head of the board of Savio House, a non-profit organization dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and families. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Savio House in 1997.  Along with his late second wife, Sandra Town, he became an active supporter and advocate for The American Cancer Society, Diabetes, The American Heart Association, The Colorado Ballet, and various animal welfare organizations.

Arthur was passionate about dogs (Golden Retrievers and Great Danes), flying (he had his commercial and acrobatic ratings as a private pilot), golf (handicap remains a mystery), the Broncos (as a season ticket holder since 1969), a good martini (Bombay Sapphire), and above all, spending time with his family.  His three children survive Arthur, JD (Elizabeth) Foster, Karen Foster, and Lynn (David) Eikenberry, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two more on the way.       

 Military service was held on Thursday, January 3rd at Fort Logan Cemetery.  Present was Fort Logan’s Honor Guard, honoring him with a seven-man rifle volley, playing of taps, and seven gongs on the Honor Bell.  This was followed by a ceremonial folding of the American Flag draping his casket, which was then formally presented to his daughter, Karen Foster.  She would later say that afternoon that she has now lost one of the finest human beings she’ll ever know.  Anyone lucky enough to have known Arthur Foster would no doubt agree. 

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A Call to Action
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Upcoming Events
Lion Club Meeting
MAGGIANO'S
Jan 08, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Lions Club Meeting
MAGGIANO'S
Jan 08, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
RUDE PARK BOARD MEETING
SAVIO HOUSE
Jan 09, 2019
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Lion Club Meeting
Maggiano's
Jan 22, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
LIONS CLUB LAST FRIDAY GATHERING
Bull and Bush
Jan 25, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING
Club Office at First Baptist Church
Jan 28, 2019
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
 
LIONS CLUB BOARD MEETING
Club Office at First Baptist Church
Feb 06, 2019
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
 
SAVIO BOARD MEETING
SAVIO HOUSE
Feb 06, 2019
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Lion Club Meeting
MAGGIANO'S
Feb 12, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Lions Club Meeting
MAGGIANO'S
Feb 12, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Speakers
Jan 08, 2019
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