Evening Pride Branch adds 5 members

On January 17, the Poulsbo Lions Evening Pride Branch increased its membership by five new members. In the top photo, from left to right: Sponsor Lion Dottie Ridgeway with Rian Sharpnack, Glenn Wiprud, Barbara Wiprud, Marilynn Sharpnack. And Claudia Dierking with sponsor Lion George Dierking.

Photo by Lion Dottie Ridgeway

In this photo, District Governor Dave Risley inducts the five new members. The Evening Pride takes great pleasure in practicing the District Governor's theme this year of 'Families in Service.' This group includes two mother and son teams and a husband and wife team.

Welcome new Lions!

Handful of Lions hit membership milestones

 

Poulsbo Lions Club Secretary Sandi Dahlquist handed out Lions Club International membership letters and chevrons to Lions for their years of service. From left to right: Lions Sandi, Elda Armstrong (15 years), Jim Stark (15 years), Lennie Baylor (20 years), and Dale Anderson (50 years).

Three trade in yellow vests for blue ones

 

Poulsbo Lions Club members John Armstrong and Richard and Jan Colpitts are all smiles after replacing their yellow vests with permanent blue ones at a recent meeting.

Lions shop for 100 Christmas food baskets

Lion John MacDonald makes the final tally. (Photo by Richard Walker/Herald)

Read this wonderful article in the North Kitsap Herald here.

Lions' flag program is in full force

Veteran's Day - November 11 - was the last holiday of 2012 for putting out and taking down flags for the Poulsbo Noon Lions Club. Here, Lions Sherrie and Pat Burch are putting up flags on Front Street. This has been a solid fund-raiser for our club, headed by Lion Dick Prine, over the years.

Alvarado chosen Lion of the Quarter

President Ginger Shields presents Lion Matt Alvarado with a plaque for being named Lion of the Quarter for the Poulsbo Noon Lions.

Peters earns Martin Anderson award

Lion Dale Anderson (left) congratulates Lion Dennis Peters for earning the Martin Anderson Lion of the Year Award - in Dale's father's name. President Ginger Shields is on the right.

Poulsbo Lions grow by two more members

New Poulsbo Noon Lions Club members Rich and Jan Copitts are inducted into the club at the November 8 noon meeting. From left to right: President Ginger Shields, Lions Elda Armstrong, Rich and Jan Colpitts, Ryan Smart, Dick Prine and Pat Burch (the Colpitts' sponsor).

Kingston High LEOs weigh in on food drive

 

 

Kingston High School LEOs treated Sharenet to 200 cans (176 pounds) of goods after their Trick or Treat Food Drive.

Lions react to Superstorm Sandy

Earlier this week as Superstorm Sandy was near landfall on the East Coast, we let you know that Lions would be there for those in the storm's path. We know the devastating impact that a disaster can have in a community and as always, our thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected, including members of our own Lions family. As Lions, we have once again demonstrated our quick response in the time of need, and we want to update you on relief efforts.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) awarded a US$100,000 Major Catastrophe Grant with money from the disaster relief fund, allowing Lions in affected areas to immediately begin providing assistance. Many Lions are already working with local food banks, police and fire departments and other local organizations.

In addition to the Major Catastrophe Grant, LCIF has awarded US$100,000 in emergency grants to Lions districts in North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut and New York. LCIF was able to award these funds from the disaster relief fund, thanks to Lions who generously donated knowing that in times of disaster there is an urgent and great need.

Follow our efforts online through the LCI blog, Twitter and Facebook. LCIF is expecting and is ready for many more emergency grant requests as Lions assess the needs of their communities and power is restored. We also encourage Lions to consider making a donation to the Foundation for disaster relief. Donations to the disaster relief fund are Melvin Jones Fellowship eligible.

 

We believe that "In A World of Service," one person can make a difference, but together we can have an even greater impact.

Sincerely,

Wayne A. Madden Wing-Kun Tam

President, LCI Chairperson, LCIF

New Lions inducted at lunch meeting

(From L to R): President Ginger Shields, new Lion Lisa Hobbs, Lion Lynnea Herrman and the new Lion she sponsored, Joe Stenstrom, Past King Lion Matt Lind, and Lion Elda Armstrong, who sponsored Hobbs.

 

Our club has grown by two new members - Lisa Hobbs and Joe Stenstrom. The two will sport yellow vests until they've fulfilled certain duties.

 

Lion Lynnea Herrman sponsored Stenstrom - a sandwich artist at Subway - into the club, while Lion Elda Armstrong sponsored Hobbs, who works at Union Bank.

 

It's GREAT to be a Lion!

Spellman hits 10-year membership mark

 

Lion Irv Spellman has been a Poulsbo Noon Lions Club member for 10 years. He was given a certificate at today's lunch meeting by President Ginger Shields.

October programs announced

The following are Poulsbo Noon Lions Club programs scheduled for 12:15 p.m. lunch meetings at First Lutheran Church:

Oct. 4: Brad Johnson from Yank A Part, our partner in our used car sales;
Oct. 11: Suquamish historian
Oct. 18: Steak Night (in Port Gamble at the Masonic Hall), 6 p.m.
Oct. 25: PO1 Porter, USCG, and his drug dog.

Lions presentation at Poulsbo library October 1

Lions Jim Stark and Elda Armstrong will be making a presentation about Lions for the Poulsbo Friends of the Library meeting on Monday, Oct. 1.

The meeting will be held in the Poulsbo Library community room at 9:30 a.m. All Lions are invited to attend and wear their vests.

Bench ceremony in memory of Garvin Tootle Thursday

Edited to add: Lion Jim Stark passed around an envelope at the Sept. 27 lunch meeting and collected $400 toward a fridge or freezer for Fishline!

Our Lions club purchased a bench for Fishline in memory of Garvin Tootle.
There will be a bench ceremony tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m., right after our regular weekly meeting.

Please plan on joining us at Fishline for the presentation; and, if you have a red "Garvin shirt," please wear it.

Here's an email from Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson:

Thank you all for thinking of Garvin. I know that I miss him every Wednesday. Garvin used to call me or shoot me an email every week about what Fishline needed….(almost always peanut butter!!) and I would announce it at Council.

I miss him very much….his gruffness and compassion.

B

Rebecca (Becky) Erickson

Mayor, City of Poulsbo

Two new Melvin Jones fellows named at 70th anniversary party

 

District Governor David Risley (above) and Dale Anderson (below with wife Bev), a Poulsbo Lions Club member for more than 40 years, were honored by Lion Elda Armstrong with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award at the club's 70th anniversary bash Thursday evening at the Sons of Norway.

 

The fellowship, which was created in 1973, is named in honor of the founder of Lions Cubs International, Melvin Jones. The fellowship was established as LCIF’s highest form of recognition to acknowledge an individual’s dedication to humanitarian service.

 

Melvin Jones Fellows receive an attractive lapel pin, a plaque and a congratulatory letter.

 

 

The recipient of this award becomes a model because of the exemplary service to his club and the community for which it serves.

We are proud to have within our membership individuals that have received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.

 

 

This photo shows all of our Poulsbo Lions MJF Award recipients present last night at the club's 70th anniversary party. From left to right: Jim Schoettler, Dottie Ridgeway, Larry Linn, Karl Ostheller, Elda Armstrong, Dale Anderson, Chuck Weaver, David Risley, Dick Risley, Dennis Tesch, Manny Xenos, Herb Armstrong, and Dennis Peters.

 

Edited to add Poulsbo Lion Matt Alvarado, who earned the MJF while a member of his previous club, Key Biscayne.

 



Lion Neil hits 45 years of service

Lion Neil Torvik was recognized at today's Lions meeting with a pin and certificate for 45 years as a Lion. His sponsor was not a Poulsbo Lion. He said he transferred into the club.

You're invited! Here's what's coming up in the next 3 weeks...

Here are a few great reasons to make time to attend a Poulsbo Noon Lions' gathering:

• Sept. 13 - Camp Leo program, presented by Lion Karl, with two attendees to tell us their stories.
• Sept. 20 - 70th Anniversary Club celebration (no noon meeting), Sons of Norway, potluck
• Sept. 27 - Fishline manager will give a presentation.

Please contact Lion Matt Alvarado, membership chairman, at matthewalvarado305@gmail.com if you'd like to attend one of these get-togethers. You're always welcome! Lunch is on us.

Dine out Sept. 12 for North Kitsap schools

Enjoy a great meal with family and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and help North Kitsap schools.

When you dine out - anytime Sept. 12 - with these community partners, a percentage of the sales will benefit the North Kitsap Foundation.

The restaurants:

• Bella Luna Pizzeria
• That's-A-Some Italian Ristorante
• Port Gamble General Store and Cafe
• Mora Ice Creamery
• Hansville Cup of Joy
• Mor Mor
• Stella's Pizza & Pasta
• The Grub Hut
• Main Street Ale House
• Sheila's Port Side Restaurant and Bar
• Agate Pass Cafe
• Hot Shots Java

Our members give decades of service

35 YEARS

 

Lion Herb Armstrong (left) sponsored Lion Mike Alvarado.

King Lion Ginger congratulates Lion John on his 35 years
of service. He was sponsored by Lion Claude Best.

 

40 YEARS

 

Lion Herb and King Lion Ginger. Lion Herb's sponsor was Lion Erwin Smith (Smitty).