The Roswell Roar Meet PO Box 1364, Roswell, GA 30077 Lion Bill Staley, Editor 404-290-4414 stabil@comcast.net Officers for 2015-16 President Tim Dunn president@roswelllions.org Past President Mike Henleben Vice Presidents Barb May firstvp@roswelllions.org Tom Spudic secondvp@roswelllions.org Cindy Kaisharis thirdvp@roswelllions.org Secretary Cheryl Henleben secretary@roswelllions.org Treasurer Chris Wong treasurer@roswelllions.org Tail Twister Linda Spudic Lion Tamer Vince Kartley Board of Directors Kay Brown Jonathan Crooks Phil Farias Bill Jones Membership Bill Staley membership@roswelllions.org Webmaster Jeff Hammen
Hear ye, Hear ye We Serve The streets of gold rush town Victor, CO are paved with low grade gold. There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. Seaweed can grow up to 12 inches/day. The pound key symbol (#) is called an octothorpe. The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher. The N.Y. Stock Exchange started as a coffee shop. Pollen can travel up to 500 mi. in a day. Member meetings are held on the 3 rd Monday of each month. OR log on to the Roswell Lions Calendar at http://roswelllions.org/ calendar Board meetings are held on the 2 nd Monday of each month. All members are eligible, and encouraged, to attend. GET - The final show of the year: My Fair Lady, held on April 7 th was a huge success raising $1,577. A job well done to Lion Jonathan and his GET crew. THE INTER-CLUB MEETING held on April 16 th with the Canton Lions was attended by Lions Bill, Kay, Tim, Vince and Milt. LEO CLUB Met with Centennial HS Administrator on April 23 rd re: forming a LEO Club. RLC attendees were Lions Bill S., Cheryl and Bill J. School is very receptive to chartering a LEO club for the 2015-16 school year and are actively beginning to search for a faculty advisor. RLC must provide a Lion Advisor. Lion Mike Malone has expressed interest. REVERSE RAFFLE May 2 nd, 6:30PM at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel to benefit Eyesight Roswell. Tickets eligible for drawing $100; companion tickets (not eligible) $30. AN INTERVIEW WITH THE REVEREND NATHANIEL PRATT Portrayed by our own Lion Jonathan Crooks - Wednesday May 6 th, 7PM at Barrington Hall, 60 Marietta St.,Roswell. Tickets $5. ZONE GOLF TOURNAMENT - To benefit Lions Camp For The Blind Woodmont Golf & CC, Canton, GA, May 11 th. INTER-CLUB MEETING May 12 th, 7PM with Woodstock Lions at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive. STATE CONVENTION Tifton, GA, May 15-17. SENIOR EYE SCREENING May 27 th. SPECIAL OLYMPICS May 30 th. GHOST and SPIRITS TOUR June 13 th, 7PM. Tour includes 3 spirit stops. Tickets $40. Led by Lion Jonathan. RLC OFFICER INSTALLATION June 20 th, 7PM. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Honolulu, HA, June 26-30. BOARD MEETING May 11 th, 6:30PM, RUMC Room 224. REGULAR MEETING May 18 th, 7PM, Hilton Doubletree Hotel. MAY Vicki Culbreth, Roswell Volunteer Opportunities JUNE Installation of Officers for 2015-16
Birthdays In May vvvv Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant Roswell Fire Chief Ricky Burnett Charles Caudell 5/10 Jeff Hammen 5/16 Our annual meeting to honor the Roswell Police and Firefighting personnel for their efforts in protecting our property and keeping us safe. L-R: Chief Burnett, Police Officer of the Year Jim Van Alstine, Chief Grant and Lion President Mike From Your Lion Family Cupcakes Courtesy of Milt Brand & Tim Dunn The Sunshine Boys Membership Count
Joe Rouw, guest speaker from The Special Olympics Roswell Lion Richard Gambino soon to celebrate 65 years as a Lion Congratulations Lion Jeff PDG David White presented the 2015 Hall of Fame Award to RLC Lion Jeff Hammen
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ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR ROAR In recent months I have had several inquiries re: drop off points to donate eyeglasses. FYI listed below are those locations currently being employed. Roswell Recycling Center, 11570 Maxwell Rd., Alpharetta Furey Family Eye Care, 250 E. Crossville Rd. Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Rd. Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. Roswell Eye Clinic, 1190 Grimes Bridge Rd. Atlanta Bread Company, 640 W. Crossville Rd. Sam s Club Optometry Department, Davis Drive NEW***East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd. **Thought for the day** When people ask me if I have any spare change, I tell them, I have it at home in my spare wallet. Nick Arnette