Galway Lions News

Winter 2009

…..and the King Lion Says:

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about

things that matter" - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our 30-year charter night was a great celebration with 94

people attending. Congratulations to the Lions who were

presented Presidential Certificates of Appreciation: Lions Bob

Pandori, Ted Burton, Adam Pandori and Gerry Minkler.

Everyone enjoyed the evening and a special thank-you to the

committee for putting it all together.

Another thank-you to all who have worked diligently on

the bldg. It is coming along nicely. We are especially

grateful to the building committee: PDG Orv. Curtiss, Lion

Pike and Lion Putnam.

The walk-a-thon money will be presented on 12/21 to

NABA - they will receive a check for $1,773.78. Thank-you

Lion Hodsoll for chairing this event.

Don't forget to save stamps for the Veterans - should be

getting more now that Christmas is near - give them to Lion

Neila.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New year.

Madam KL

Tree Wrap Report 2009

Total Hours 128 Total Lioness 6 Total Non-Lion 7 Total Lion 115 Tree Wrap$ $765.50 Tips 314.00 Total $$$ $1,079.50 Total due Lioness Club= $50.60

Event chaired and report submitted by

Lion Don Pandori

Note from the Membership Committee…….

Membership applications are now available at the Galway Market. Stop in and ask Lion Ted for one. Also, they are always available on-line at: www.lionsclubs.org Go to the search box and type in “membership application”

Looking for something to do???

Contact any member of the board of

directors. You’ll be assigned to an active,

interesting committee!!!

Michele O’Hare takes Lion Tyler for a walk!!

Lion Adam presents check in the amount of $1,773.78 to Chris Burke from the Galway Lions Club

News Flash!!!

Lion Tyler Visits NABA!!!!

December 21st, 2009: Lion Tyler, accompanied by Lion Adam Pandori, PDG Orv and Judy Curtiss, visited the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany. Lion Adam presented a check in the amount of $1,773.78 to Chris Burke, Executive Director/CEO of NABA. We were then taken on a tour of the facility. Lion Adam also demonstrated the Galway Lions Club vision screener to the staff at NABA Here are a few pictures of the presentation and the facility. Many thanks to the staff and employees of NABA for the great tour.

Chris Burke poses with Lion Tyler in exam room

Lion Adam comforts Lion Tyler as he gets eye exam at NABA

Lion Tyler visits NABA (continued)

Lion Tyler visits administrative office to

complete paperwork for eye exam

Lion Tyler visits production facility and checks out safety vests

Lion Adam demonstrates the Galway Lions Club vision screener

Think Spring!!!

This note was sent to me a while ago, so I thought I would pass it on to you…. It was originally written by a Rotarian, but we can relate….

THE FOUR SUPPOSES 1. Suppose the membership in a Lions Club was limited to 20; would you be in or out? 2. Suppose membership was good for one year only and reelection depended upon the service

you have given to Lions during that time; would you be reelected? 3. Suppose you were called to tell why you thought the Lions Club should keep your name on its

rolls; have you a record of helpful service to offer in your defense? 4. Suppose every member of your club did just as much as you are doing now; would your club

be the most active in NY, or would it be disappearing into obscurity?

November 20th, 2009 On this date, 96 Lions, Lioness, family members and friends gathered at the Johnstown Holiday Inn, to celebrate 30 years of Lionism in Galway. The Galway Lions Club was chartered on November 16, 1979 by Lions Clubs International, and has been providing community service to the Galway area and beyond since that date. We were honored by the presence of Past International Director Dr. Edward Cordes and Lion/Lioness Gail Cordes, along with Past International Director John Rabideau and Lion Bernie Rabideau. We were also honored by the presence of Anna McKenzie, a Stillwater High School student and vocalist. She entertained us during dinner with several musical selections. She is the granddaughter of PDG Orv and Judy Curtiss. Well done, Anna!! Charter members, Lions Don Carpenter, Orv Curtiss, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Hodsoll, Ted Lovelass, and Jon Hallgren were presented 30 year charter chevrons by 2009-2010 Galway Lions president, Lion Neila Nowicki. Charter Lions Dick Lukasiewicz and John Thibado were unable to attend. Then PID’s Cordes and Rabideau presented International Presidents Certificates of Appreciation to Lions Gerry Minkler, Adam Pandori, Ted Burton, and Bob Pandori. Well earned, well done, fellow Lions. Charter members, Lions Orv Curtiss and Dusty Rhodes, were honored with a presentation of Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowships by PID’s Ed and John. Here are few pictures of the event…….

Lions Adam & Bob Pandori, Ted Burton & Gerry Minkler display Presidential Certificates of Appreciation from PID’s Dr. Ed Cordes and John Rabideau

PDG Dusty Rhodes poses with PID’s Dr. Ed Cordes & John Rabideau after receiving his Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship

Anna McKenzie, Stillwater High School student, entertains Lions and guests at the Galway Lions Club 30th Charter Night celebration.

We Remember Lion Luke On January 3rd, 2010, the Galway Lions Club lost a charter member when Lion Dick Lukasiewicz died after a brief illness. His constant smile, words of encouragement, and friendly attitude were hallmarks of this great Lion. He will long be remembered for his willing support of our annual chowder project in the Galway Village Park. On Friday, January 8th, 25 Galway Lions paid tribute to Lion Luke at the Ryan Funeral Home. Farewell, good and faithful friend. We miss you.

Spotlight on Membership

Dateline….January 25, 2010

Welcome new members….(l-R) District

Governor Ed Stano, Benno Kollegger, Regina

Doi and their sponsor Dusty Rhodes, Brett

Hough, and sponsor Bob Eaton, Brad Hough

Statistical Data From The Galway Food Pantry

2008 Year End Report 1. 871 Families 2. 1192 Adults 3. 1062 Children 4. 263 Elderly 5. 2571 Total

Enough food given for 23, 139 meals. Approximately 4239 more meals than 2007

2009 Year End Report 1. 1028 Families 2. 1560 Adults 3. 1235 Children 4. 266 Adults 5. 2978 Total

Enough food given for 26,802 meals. Approximately 3663 more meals than 2008

December 10, 2010 Galway High School

students, Galway Lions Club president Neila

Nowicki, and Lion Jim Hodsoll unload 10

refurbished computers at the Galway High

School entrance

Galway High School principal Pete Bednarek and others unload more computers, printers and keyboards

Treasurer's Report: Now that the holidays are over it's time to get back to Lion's business. Since the last newsletter a lot has been going on with club finances. We have received a total of $724 in donations as follows: $474 from the Food Pantry towards the new addition, $150 from Faye Thompson in appreciation for giving her rides to her doctor's appointments, and $100 from Barbara Cervenka in memory of her brother Lion George Cervenka. Our Tree Wrap fundraiser netted us $1,004. Hats off to Lion Don Pandori and all those that braved the cold to work that day. We also received our third $10,000 installment from the Dockstader Trust for the addition to the Lions building, which is quickly being spent. The final installment is on the horizon. On the Debit side we spent $13,679 to benefit our community.The majority of this is the distribution of the Walkathon money as follows: $3,573 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, $3,548 to the American Diabetes Association, $1,774 to the Northeast Association for the Blind at Albany, and $1,774 to the Hearing Society. Closer to home we spent the following: $320 for computers for the School, $ 2,500 to the West Charlton United Presbyterian Church for the Christmas basket program, and $150 for the first three Citizenship awards given to Galway students. We also donated $40 to New Thought New York in memory of Lion Ted Chamberlin's late wife. Our next big fundraiser is the Songfest. Let's make it a good one! As usual if you have any questions about the club's finances, contact me. Lion Mark Dzierga

Lions Building Update

Former Food Pantry area is stripped of wallboard and is ready for modification

Bathroom ready to be modified

Wall board and kitchen cupboards and sink removed, stairs relocated

Water heater, furnace, sink, and kitchen cupboards removed. All will or have been replaced during the renovation process.

Note from your editor: My sincere apology for the exceptionally long delay between newsletters. I’ll try to

be more prompt with the next issue. Thanks for your understanding and support. PDG Orv