Lions always help

 

Poulsbo Noon Lions meet at 12:15 at the Social Hall of First Lutheran Church, 4th Avenue, today. Evening Pride Branch Club meets from 7-8 pm at St. Olaf's on Caldart Avenue. You're invited!

Poulsbo Noon Lion curlers

 

Now here's the rest of the story about the Poulsbo team’s curling trip. Competing were Scott & Bev Puhn, Tom and Billie Jo Settle, Dick Prine, Pat and Sherri Burch, Joyce Smith and her friend Mary. 

During the evening banquet, the Jim Stark Award was awarded to our perennial host, Franz. Everyone had a fun & safe time curling. Our Canadian Lions go out of their way to make us feel welcome. From a potluck Friday to curling on Saturday, and a banquet and free breakfast on Sunday. We were kept busy and well fed. We will be returning with a team for next years Bonspiel. Plan on joining us.

Poulsbo Lions go curling in British Columbia

Waiting for the Bonspiel Curling Event in Campbell River, B.C. to begin. Nine Poulsbo Lions and spouses made this annual trek.

Poulsbo loses a great Lion in Herb Armstrong

We recently lost a truly great Lion in Herb Armstrong, who joined Poulsbo Lions in 1972. Herb died Jan. 13 at his home in Kingston. He was the president of the club in 1976, and was involved in numerous Lion events over the decades - Camp Leo, the "Hooked on Fish" children's fishing derby with wife Elda, our pancake breakfast, White Cane Days and many others. Herb was named a Melvin Jones Fellow in 2002. We are all the richer for having known Herb. His spirit will live long in the hearts of Poulsbo Lions!

Herb at White Cane Days

Herb and Kent Lord at our annual fishing derby

Catch the profile on Herb's baseball cap!

Herb showed flair while teaching princesses how to make pancakes.

Herb and Elda at our dinner auction event.

Sherrard receives Quilt of Valor

 

A Quilt of Valor was presented to Lion Roger Sherrard (Captain, U.S. Army) at our Feb. 2 noon meeting. Roger's wife, Katoo (left) was there too. Thank you for your service, Roger!

Evening Pride president gives birth

Congrats to Evening Pride Branch Club President Erika Risley on the birth of her baby!

Grandpa Dave Risley takes a turn holding the baby.

Erika and baby Amelia

17 bags of litter collected at interchanges

Eric Blais found he couldn't get a grip on a downed sign.

 Poulsbo's Highway 3/305 interchanges are free of trash yet again thanks to our Lion litter picker uppers! We collected 17 bags of litter.

 

Our crew (left to right): Sherri and Pat Burch, Carol Ryan, Steve Calhoun, Dori Swokowski, Eric Thanem, Harland Knudson and Terry Blais.

Amazing youth

Poulsbo Lions Club offers a little something for everyone -  Jan Kelly recently hosted Lucy, an Australian student; (middle) Karl Ostheller gives NKHS student Tara Battaglia the Leo of the Year Award; (bottom) Wren Mason-Todd is announced our district's Peace Poster winner.

 

Judi Taylor joins Evening Pride

 

Welcome to new Evening Pride Branch Club Lion Judi Taylor (center). Lions Marion Phillips (her sponsor) and David Risley are also pictured.

10-year milestone awards given to Smith, Risley

 

Congrats to Joyce Smith and President Erika Risley of the Evening Pride Branch Club - both have hit their 10 Year Milestone as members of Lions! Pat Burch, Poulsbo Lion and Vice District Governor, handed out the awards.

Ryan completes one leg of Lions Journey

 

Congrats to Poulsbo Lion Carol Ryan on completing phase one of the Lions Journey of Service. Vice District Governor Patrick Burch presented the certificate at today's lunch meeting with President John Macdonald photobombing.

Weaver earns 100 year Centennial pin

 

Congrats to Lion Chuck Weaver on receiving a 100 year Centennial Lions pin for sponsoring a new member! 

Schwind hits 10-year milestone

 

Congrats to Linda Schwind (center) on hitting the 10-year milestone as a Lion! Left is President John Macdonald, and right is Sandi Dahlquist, club secretary.

Handful of Lions complete leg of Lions Journey

 

Congrats to these Poulsbo Lions who completed the first phase of a Lions Journey - Norma Bailey, Jim Shields, Ann Best, Jan Kelly and Dori Swokowski. They received their certificates at today's noon meeting.

Knudson joins Poulsbo Noon Lions

 

Welcome to our newest Poulsbo Lion Harlan Knudson! His father was president of our club in 1948-49. Patrick Burch stood in for sponsor Elda Armstrong at Harlan's induction Thursday.

Bellringer closes in on $26k

Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund is so close to $26,000 (goal of $35k)! Thanks for your support! Additional donations may be made directly to Poulsbo Lions, POB 1244, Poulsbo, or online via poulsbolions.blogspot.com.

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Bellringer Fund is climbing...

 

Our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund has reached $24,870.30! Getting up there, though short of our $35,000 goal. Donations may be dropped off at The Herald office, mailed to Poulsbo Lions at POB 1244, Poulsbo, or made online via http://poulsbolions.blogspot.com. Have a great day!

Just past halfway to Bellringer goal

 

We're looking at an uphill battle to reach our $35,000 goal for the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund... because we're at $18,635. Donations may be dropped off at The Herald office, mailed to Poulsbo Lions at PO Box 1244, Poulsbo, or made online at http://poulsbolions.blogspot.com (there's a Donate button in the right sidebar of the page). Thank you!