The Sanford Lions Club heard reports on several upcoming events and a timely program on the United States’ relations with Iran at its weekly meeting Thursday, April 23. President John Walden, Jr. presided and the invocation was given by Roy Jernigan.
Tickets are now on sale for a Lions pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, May 16, at the fairgrounds following the annual Relay for Life benefit to fight cancer. This major Cancer Society fundraiser involving thousands of cancer survivors, family and friends begins at the fairgrounds on Friday, May 15 and will run until the next morning. The public is urged to come out and enjoy good food, fun, and fellowship while also helping fight this terrible disease.
Chairman Jim Romine gave a report on the annual Lions Golf Tournament set May 30 at Quail Ridge Golf Course. This fun event has become notable for its great prizes and delicious lunch catered by Ron’s Barn provided for golfers. Romine announced that this year’s lunch will be sponsor by ERA Ammons Realty headed by Lions Branch Club member Cindy W. Ammons. More golfers and hole sponsors are needed for the tournament. Anyone wishing to support the Sanford Lions and the many charities it aids is urged to contact Romine or any Sanford Lion for information or go to the club’s website at www.sanfordlionsclub.com.
Guest speaker for the evening was retired Army Lt. Col. John Hillen who spoke on the delicate relations now between the United States and Iran. He was introduced by program chairman John Cole.
During his 20-year active military career, Hillen served in Vietnam and in the 1970’s was an advisor in Iran where he learned about the country and her people first hand. Currently, less than half its young population remembers when Iran was a constitutional monarchy and a U.S. ally. Today the country is controlled by a conservative Muslim theocracy, but there is considerable unrest among much of the 67 million population, Hillen noted.
Iran’s drive to obtain nuclear weapons is the biggest threat, but a military option against the country would be unwise, Hillen said, instead favoring diplomacy and support of groups favoring democracy within the country. Military action would have to be massive and would create more tension and anti-American sentiment both in the Middle East and around the world. He said there are still several areas of common interest between the U.S. and Iran and these should be pursued diplomatically.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
New Officers Elected for 2009-10
The Sanford Lions Club elected its 2009-10 slate of officers Thursday, April 16, at its weekly dinner meeting at the Lions Fairgrounds. President John Walden, Jr. presided over the election and presented the names of those recommended by the club’s board of directors.
New officers followed by their positions include: Richard Hendley, president; Marvin Joyner, president-elect; Don Morton, first vice-president; Nick Novosel, second vice-president; Dan Hruby, secretary; John Burns, treasurer; Bob Nelson, tail twister; and Richard Holshouser, lion tamer.
Officers of the Lions Day-Time Branch Club are Kimberly Cummings, coordinator; Nancy Kimble, vice-coordinator; and Marie Profio, tail twister. Board of Director members include Don Dollar, Bill Whiteman, Teresa Dew, and Bill Schubert. They will assume their duties July 1.
Guest speaker was Stacey Bruton, teacher for the visually impaired in the Harnett County Schools. Blind since birth, she described her responsibilities as a teacher and advocate for visually impaired students at the several schools in which she works in Harnett. She also demonstrated several pieces of equipment and new technologies used by the blind.
They included a Braille writer, similar to a typewriter, for which she is raising money to purchase more, a laptop computer with voice assisted technology, and a cell phone with similar aids. Mrs. Bruton noted that new devices for the blind, as well as for other disabilities, with the latest adaptive technologies are very expensive and help from organizations like Lions Clubs is greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Bruton explained that she and a twin sister were born prematurely in Cumberland, Md. She received too much oxygen in the incubator resulting in a detached retina. Her twin has normal vision. But her parents saw to it that she attended regular public schools and completed college with a degree in early childhood and elementary education and she is now pursuing a master’s degree in reading.
Program Chairman Preston Spence and President Walden, who visited with the teacher at school, said they were very impressed with the work they saw Mrs. Bruton doing with her students and expressed the club’s appreciation for her important work and program. She was accompanied by her husband, Wayne Bruton, who also works with persons with disabilities.
Spence opened the meeting with prayer and John Cole led the Pledge of Allegiance. Song leader John Byrd sang a solo of the Gospel song, “I know who holds tomorrow.” Several reports on upcoming events were given including a pancake breakfast scheduled Saturday, May 16, following the Relay for Life at the fairgrounds. Tickets are $5 and open to the public. The Sanford Lions Golf Tournament is Saturday, May 30, at Quail Ridge Golf Course and hole sponsors and golfers are needed.
New officers followed by their positions include: Richard Hendley, president; Marvin Joyner, president-elect; Don Morton, first vice-president; Nick Novosel, second vice-president; Dan Hruby, secretary; John Burns, treasurer; Bob Nelson, tail twister; and Richard Holshouser, lion tamer.
Officers of the Lions Day-Time Branch Club are Kimberly Cummings, coordinator; Nancy Kimble, vice-coordinator; and Marie Profio, tail twister. Board of Director members include Don Dollar, Bill Whiteman, Teresa Dew, and Bill Schubert. They will assume their duties July 1.
Guest speaker was Stacey Bruton, teacher for the visually impaired in the Harnett County Schools. Blind since birth, she described her responsibilities as a teacher and advocate for visually impaired students at the several schools in which she works in Harnett. She also demonstrated several pieces of equipment and new technologies used by the blind.
They included a Braille writer, similar to a typewriter, for which she is raising money to purchase more, a laptop computer with voice assisted technology, and a cell phone with similar aids. Mrs. Bruton noted that new devices for the blind, as well as for other disabilities, with the latest adaptive technologies are very expensive and help from organizations like Lions Clubs is greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Bruton explained that she and a twin sister were born prematurely in Cumberland, Md. She received too much oxygen in the incubator resulting in a detached retina. Her twin has normal vision. But her parents saw to it that she attended regular public schools and completed college with a degree in early childhood and elementary education and she is now pursuing a master’s degree in reading.
Program Chairman Preston Spence and President Walden, who visited with the teacher at school, said they were very impressed with the work they saw Mrs. Bruton doing with her students and expressed the club’s appreciation for her important work and program. She was accompanied by her husband, Wayne Bruton, who also works with persons with disabilities.
Spence opened the meeting with prayer and John Cole led the Pledge of Allegiance. Song leader John Byrd sang a solo of the Gospel song, “I know who holds tomorrow.” Several reports on upcoming events were given including a pancake breakfast scheduled Saturday, May 16, following the Relay for Life at the fairgrounds. Tickets are $5 and open to the public. The Sanford Lions Golf Tournament is Saturday, May 30, at Quail Ridge Golf Course and hole sponsors and golfers are needed.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Flea Market, Golf Tourney Work Ahead
The Sanford Lions Club is now in the midst of a busy spring season of fundraisers to benefit the blind, hearing impaired, and youth. And the public’s support is greatly appreciated.
Already underway is the weekly Lions Regional Flea Market held each Saturday through July 25 at the Lions Fairgrounds and Entertainment Complex on Colon Road and Weatherspoon St. Booth spaces are available for $15 each Saturday. Applications are available online at sanfordlionsclub.com and click on flea market. Information is also available from President John Walden, Jr. at 774-8950 and Lions Branch Club Coordinator Teresa Dew at 774-6273.
The annual Lions Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at Quail Ridge Golf Course. Chairman Jim Romine and club members are working hard to secure both hole sponsors and golfers for this popular event. Hole sponsors have their names and businesses prominently displayed on the course on attractive plaques which they keep following the event. Golfers also vie for outstanding prizes and are treated to a delicious lunch catered by Ron’s Barn. For more information contact Romine at 774-1173 or any Lion.
Sanford Lions will also participate in the annual Cancer Society’s Relay for Life set May 15-16 at the Fairgrounds. Darlene Turner is captain of the club’s team and members are participating in various activities to raise funds for cancer research and to help those battling this disease. On May 15 Lions will cook turkey legs during the main event and will serve breakfast at the fairgrounds on Saturday, May 16. For more information contact Turner at 777-6961.
Guest speaker at the club’s weekly meeting April 2 was Bill Stone, 4-H Youth Development Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Lee County. He was introduced by program chairman Hans Niedworok. Stone’s topic was public speaking as he shared tips for successfully addressing audiences. He directs a very active public speaking program for youth involved in 4-H and impresses upon them the importance that successful speaking skills can have on one’s future.
Stone shared ten tips with the club and gave excellent examples of each one. Club members had many questions and praised Stone for his presentation. Stone, who grew up in Cary, graduated from UNC-Greensboro in 2000 and began work here the following year. He earned his Masters Degree in 2006 from N.C. State. Last year he married the lovely Audrey Jo Thomas who accompanied him. She is a counselor at Greenwood Elementary School.
Already underway is the weekly Lions Regional Flea Market held each Saturday through July 25 at the Lions Fairgrounds and Entertainment Complex on Colon Road and Weatherspoon St. Booth spaces are available for $15 each Saturday. Applications are available online at sanfordlionsclub.com and click on flea market. Information is also available from President John Walden, Jr. at 774-8950 and Lions Branch Club Coordinator Teresa Dew at 774-6273.
The annual Lions Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at Quail Ridge Golf Course. Chairman Jim Romine and club members are working hard to secure both hole sponsors and golfers for this popular event. Hole sponsors have their names and businesses prominently displayed on the course on attractive plaques which they keep following the event. Golfers also vie for outstanding prizes and are treated to a delicious lunch catered by Ron’s Barn. For more information contact Romine at 774-1173 or any Lion.
Sanford Lions will also participate in the annual Cancer Society’s Relay for Life set May 15-16 at the Fairgrounds. Darlene Turner is captain of the club’s team and members are participating in various activities to raise funds for cancer research and to help those battling this disease. On May 15 Lions will cook turkey legs during the main event and will serve breakfast at the fairgrounds on Saturday, May 16. For more information contact Turner at 777-6961.
Guest speaker at the club’s weekly meeting April 2 was Bill Stone, 4-H Youth Development Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Lee County. He was introduced by program chairman Hans Niedworok. Stone’s topic was public speaking as he shared tips for successfully addressing audiences. He directs a very active public speaking program for youth involved in 4-H and impresses upon them the importance that successful speaking skills can have on one’s future.
Stone shared ten tips with the club and gave excellent examples of each one. Club members had many questions and praised Stone for his presentation. Stone, who grew up in Cary, graduated from UNC-Greensboro in 2000 and began work here the following year. He earned his Masters Degree in 2006 from N.C. State. Last year he married the lovely Audrey Jo Thomas who accompanied him. She is a counselor at Greenwood Elementary School.
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