Leos, Lions contribute 90 teddy bears to kids with cancer

 

Lion Larry Linn took charge of collecting new teddy bears for children in the cancer ward at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Kingston High and North Kitsap High LEOs each added a dozen bears to make the total 90! The project is sponsored by Jim and Dee McDermott of the Olympia Host Club. Lion Pat Burch will deliver the teddy bears Dec. 8.

Welcoming a new Lion

We're happy to welcome our newest Poulsbo Lion, Gil Williams of Poulsbo, who was inducted at today's meeting. His sponsor is Greg Supancheck. Gil is retired from the Navy, and retired from civil service in October 2021. He is currently a substitute teacher.

   

Bellringer starts with $1,100

 So far we've collected $1,100 to kick off our annual Bellringer Fund! Our goal is $25,000, which goes right back into the North Kitsap community. If you'd like to contribute, please click the Donate button in the right column.

Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund 2021 is underway!

 

In the mid 1940’s the Bellringer Fund was started by Frank and Mabel Raab. Frank was a charter member of the Poulsbo Lions Club and challenged the club and North Kitsap community to help those families in need during the Christmas holiday. The proceeds of the fund drive were used by the Lions Club to purchase food and gifts for families in need. Members of the Lions Club then distributed these items.

The Herald helped with the challenge by publishing the donations and followed the actions of the Lions. Local churches and similar organizations provided the lists of families. The fund drive has run uninterrupted since.

As time passed the fund drive was able to raise significant funds and in one year raised over $35,000.

Last year despite the Covid-19 pandemic the fund raised over $17,000. The goal for this year is $25,000.

 

The Lions Club, while still sponsoring the drive, no longer distributes food and gifts but rather distributes the funds to Fishline, ShareNet, St. Vincent DePaul and Coffee Oasis.

To make a donation it can be mailed to: Lions Club Bellringer Fund, P.O. Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370 or by selecting the donate button in the right side column. All donations are tax deductible.

Lions and LEOs help at Salmon Days

Steve Calhoun and Karl Ostheller provided a Poulsbo Lions information booth at Salmon Days in Fish Park on Saturday, November 6. We were assisted by 6 LEOs who helped set up and take down. We had lots of visuals of Lions in action and provided a Poulsbo Lions brochure for whomever was interested in seeing what Lions are all about.

 

Annual club picnic Aug. 12

It's time for the Poulsbo Lions Club picnic at Nelson Park on Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, as will soft drinks. The rest of the meal is potluck. Plan to bring a salad, dessert or other side dish. With any luck, Lion Dick Prine will get corn on the cob from Central Market.

Email Sandi Dahlquist at jay-sandi@wavecable.com is you'd like to go and haven't been to a meeting lately. We need a head count for shopping purposes (thanks to Dennis Deitch for volunteering as shopper!).

Loads of Change happening today

 

Congrats scholarship recipients

Congrats to a handful of our Poulsbo Noon Lions Club scholarship recipients! These students are outstanding. From left: Lion Nate Blanchard, Treason Gleich, Ryan Gleich, Michael Hammett and Nara Deller.

 

Aranya Kitnikone gets her scholarship from Lion Karl.

Senior Megan Turner received her scholarship from our chairman, Karl Ostheller.

Feeding quarters into the machines

 Regan Vincent, 14, helps feed a washing machine with quarters during our Lions' Loads of Change at the Village Laundromat the third Wednesday of every month, from 2-6 p.m.

Zone picnic is Elda's last hurrah

                            District C 2nd Vice President Lisa Ikeda and Zone Chair Elda Armstrong

Zone Chair Elda Armstrong hosted the Zone C4 picnic at her home, with approximately 36 Lions and their guests showing up. Attending were Council Chair Al Hedstrom, three past district governors - Ida Malone, David Risley and Pat Burch - Lisa Ikeda, second vice district governor, and incoming zone chair, Bob Theal. Elda will hand over the zone to Bob at the Banner Passing July 17 at David Risley's home.

Clean laundry day!

 Today is laundry day! 2-6 pm only at The Village Laundromat. Donations of detergent, fabric softener, snacks, water, cash always appreciated!

Thanks for coming to our fishing derby!

 Another successful fishing derby is in the books. Thanks to all for coming!

 

Great time for kids!

 

Happening tomorrow: clean laundry!

 

Fishing derby is a go!

 Our Fishing Derby is ON for May 1 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This event is free for kids up to age 12. Bring a fishing pole if you have it. The Lions have some poles to lend, and will help with bait, bobbers, hooks and even clean any fish caught! Masks are required as this is at the Horticulture Pond by Poulsbo Middle School.

Tulips bring in beautiful funds for community help

 Many thanks to Valley Nursery and YOU for supporting our first potted tulips sale! We sold 503 potted tulips and raised approximately $4,000 to put back into the NK community and the tulips are GORGEOUS. Please support Valley Nursery. It truly made a difference.

 

 

Laundry day tomorrow

 

Helping with Covid vaccine clinic

 Lion Sherri Burch worked the Covid vaccine clinic yesterday in Bremerton with a fellow nurse.

 

Less than 150 pots of tulips left

 There are less than 150 pots of tulips left to buy! We're selling them till March 10th, so there are 5 days left and these tulips are THE BEST (they come from Valley Nursery, which has made this fundraiser a success already). Please contact one of the Lions below. Thanks!

 

LEOs plant around new Fish Park parking lot

 Enjoy photos of our LEOs planting the new parking lot in Fish Park on Sunday, Feb. 28.