Past Events

• 2004-2005

  General	“Recycle for Sight” Fundraising Program    Recycle to lend a hand Over the last several years, you have thrown away many inkjet or laser printer cartridges at work or at home. You may also be saying what on earth are my going to do with my old cell phone. Now, we can help you dispose of those items and do a world of good at the same time. A unique partnership between the Danbury Lions Club and a major print technology company, allows you to: ·    Help fund Lion programs and projects for the visually impaired ·    Protect the environment ·    Receive a tax deduction for your donations  Recycle for  and Lions projects and programs. Through this partnership, collection bins will be placed in area businesses.  Our manufacturing partner will purchase the empty cartridges and old cell phone you donate. The proceeds will go to the Danbury  Lions Club.                                                                                                                                     Recycle for the environment As we assist the visually impaired and our mission of humanitarian needs, you will help protect the environment.  Join others who are recycling to protect the precious resources of Earth. It’s easy to help. ·    Begin collecting cell phones, empty inkjet and laser toner cartridges.            ·    Place the cell phones and cartridges in the available Lions collection boxes. For more information about this great program, to receive collection containers or to join the project team, contact, Warren Levy at 203-748-5044 Days, 203-743-7278 Nights, or email
  	The Connecticut Multiple District is offering relief to families of Florida.    The Florida Multiple District has set up a Florida Lions Disaster Relief Fund.   CT M District is asking each Lions to contribute $2.00 .    We will be collecting contributions at the lunches.

  Dec 8th	The Charity/CRIS Breakfast will be December 8th.   Please mark  your calendars and contact Tracy Young or Josh Reilly if you wish to sponsor a table.    Josh Reilly <woodman1975@hotmail.com> Tracy Young <tyoung@mccaonline.com>
  June 21st	Monday Evening 5-6:30.     Danbury Lions Wine Tasting at the Holiday Inn.     Tickets are $10. with a $20 dinner to follow if you wish to stay.    There is a request for raffle items for this event.  Wine theme items such as bar stuff, stemware, bottles of wine, and cash are much appreciated.     Please see Helene Thompson or Fran Evans for more information.
  June 23	Wednesday, Danbury Westerner's Family Night, Lions Club-sponsored evening, ,   See President Eric throw out the first pitch...and probably his back too!
  July 28	A blood drive in honor of past Lion Don Sniffin is taking place next Wednesday, July 28 from 1-5:45pm at the Portuguese Cultural Center on Sand Pit Road.    Contact Nancy Masi at 748-1526 if you can attend..
  August 5	The Steak Roast has been rescheduled to August 5th.  It will take place at Bennets Park in Bethel.
  until August 12	Beth Ann's Back To School Project is underway.   It is slightly different in that she is asking us to purchase school items and give monetary donations for gift certificates for the clothing items.    She will accept donations up until August 12th.      Joan Bielizna has the sheet for sighn up and will also take items.     203 743-6179.  or joanrealtor@snet.net
  July	Lion Art Wilson and Lion Jack Murphy have been honored by the  club with Life Memberships.      Also, new members Deana D'Orio, Gene Rosen, and Mayor Mark Boughton are welcomed!
  Always	Jungle Jottings is looking for mail sponsorships.     Each mailing costs approx $45.   You can make an individual sponsorship or a continual one.     Your company or name will be recognized in the issue that you sponsor.   Please contact Frank Molinaro if you are interested.
  September 22	Golf Tournament at Richter Park  see Joan Bielizna

  August 5	The Steak Roast has been rescheduled to August 5th.  It will take place at Bennets Park in Bethel.
  until August 12	Beth Ann's Back To School Project is underway.   It is slightly different in that she is asking us to purchase school items and give monetary donations for gift certificates for the clothing items.    She will accept donations up until August 12th.      Joan Bielizna has the sheet for sighn up and will also take items.     203 743-6179.  or joanrealtor@snet.net
  July	Lion Art Wilson and Lion Jack Murphy have been honored by the  club with Life Memberships.      Also, new members Deana D'Orio, Gene Rosen, and Mayor Mark Boughton are welcomed!
  Always	Jungle Jottings is looking for mail sponsorships.     Each mailing costs approx $45.   You can make an individual sponsorship or a continual one.     Your company or name will be recognized in the issue that you sponsor.   Please contact Frank Molinaro if you are interested.
  September 22	Golf Tournament at Richter Park  see Joan Bielizna

Hello Fellow Lions,

   Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army is underway.    For those of you who cannot attend meetings, here are the times available.    Please email me back with your preferred time and I will fill it in, first come, first served. 

Macy's

Nov 27,  3-5

Dec 4, 3-5

Dec11, 3-5

Dec 18, 1-3 and 3-5

Wallmart

Nov 27, 1-3 and 3-5

Dec 4, 3-5

Dec 11, 9-11 (1 person) 11-1 (1 person) 3-5

Dec 18, 9-11 (1 person) 11-1 (1 person) 1-3 and 3-5.

Helene is the chairperson this year so she will be calling you if your name does not appear on the list!     

CLERF is having a Kick off Dinner on Friday Nov, 19th in Derby .   The cost is 25 pp.  If you are interested in attending please let me know and I will get a flyer to you.    This Event Honors all Knights of the Blind.   

Kurt Miller is spearheading an Operation Elf Program for CT troops and their families.   He will be collecting, unwrapped gifts, money, gift certificates to grocery stores and phone cards.    Please look for a follow up email with more information. 

Cathy Wilson would like to thank the Lions Club for presenting Art Wilson with a Life Membership.     She and Tom really appreciate all that members have done for Art.    Art is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and is presently staying at the Pope John Paul Home .