Lee County’s Relay for Life cancer fundraising committee is closing out its 2009 year with great success despite poor economic conditions that reduced the giving of many donors, Chair Shirley Crissman told members of the Sanford Lions Club Thursday, Aug. 13.
Crissman was joined by Crystal Stubits, committee advocacy chair, and Natalie Leary, regional manager for Relay for Life in Lee, Chatham and Moore counties. Introducing the program was Lion Glenn Stubits, also a committee member and volunteer.
The Lee County event, held at the Lions Fairgrounds and Entertainment Center, this spring raised $161,638 for research to help cure all forms of cancer. There were 45 Relay teams involving 859 participants, Crissman said. And each and every person worked very hard to remember those taken by the disease and honor those survivors who bravely fight it. The organization also pays tribute and provides assistance to familes and caregivers of cancer victims.
Leary, the regional manager, expressed the American Cancer Society’s sincere thanks to all the businesses, civic organizations, churches, schools, and families for their support. She also thanked the Lions Club for use of the outstanding fairgrounds facility and the clubs relay team which raised almost $4,000 for the charity.
Lee Regional Fair director Ronnie Turner gave a brief report on the upcoming fun event set for Sept. 15-20 at the fairgrounds. He said there will be new amusements on the midway and a number of new special attractions such as a professional lumberjack exhibition. Reports from fairs around the country indicate that people still support top quality entertainment close to home like local fairs, Turner said. Noting that the club will begin work nights this week, he urged all Lions to dedicate themselves to the success of this year’s fair. And he encourages all citizens to support this major fundraiser that helps the blind and sight impaired with local needs and medical research.
President Richard Hendley presided at the meeting and Willard Garren gave the invocation. Phil Bradley led in the Pledge of Allegiance and Song Leader John Byrd led singing of Happy Birthday to several members along with a solo entitled “Walking Up the King’ Highway.” Guest Tom Mann of Raleigh, son of Russel Mann, was welcomed.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Lee Regional Fair Around the Corner
Planning and preparation for the annual Lee Regional Fair is a year-round job for members of the Sanford Lions Club. And then about this time of year it’s time to put those plans into action and that’s the case now as the Sept. 15-20 fall spectacular is just around the corner.
Promotions for the fair have started in the newspaper, on television, radio, handbills, posters and billboards. There’s even a Lee Regional Fair page on the popular Internet social networking site Facebook. Fair Chairman Ronnie Turner and the Lions’ Fair Steering Committee promise a week of fun and excitement filled with good entertainment, good food, and good people.
After all, it takes good people to showcase an award winning event like the Lee Regional Fair. From the agricultural community comes livestock, poultry, 4-H competition, antique farm equipment, and food and plant exhibits. The Miss Lee Regional Fair pageant, along with levels for younger girls, provides a stage for the areas loveliest young ladies. There’s entertainment, cheerleading competitions and much more—all requiring the hard work of good people.
And all of this is done to make life better for fellow human beings who are blind, sight and hearing impaired and disadvantaged young people who need a hand up in life. These are the good works supported by Lions Clubs locally and around the world. Sanford Lions thank the business community and local citizens for your help and support of its projects.
At the club’s weekly meeting Thursday, July30, members heard of plans to develop a permanent country village display at the Lions fairgrounds. A working sawmill will be the first attraction erected for this year’s fair with additions planned in the coming years.
Guest speaker was Janice Holmes, volunteer services coordinator for the Enrichment Center of Lee County. She was presented by program chairman Tim Smith. Holmes outlined the many outstanding programs for seniors at the Enrichment Center located at 1615 South Third St. Innovative programs are offered in areas of education, entertainment, fitness, health and wellness.
Holmes announced that the 7th annual Boomer, Senior, and Caregiver Expo will be held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More than 100 vendors will participate with educational seminars, health screenings, entertainment and a free lunch. Holmes said volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, call the Enrichment Center at 776-0501.
President Richard Hendley presided and Tim Smith gave the invocation. Lindsay Jones led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Promotions for the fair have started in the newspaper, on television, radio, handbills, posters and billboards. There’s even a Lee Regional Fair page on the popular Internet social networking site Facebook. Fair Chairman Ronnie Turner and the Lions’ Fair Steering Committee promise a week of fun and excitement filled with good entertainment, good food, and good people.
After all, it takes good people to showcase an award winning event like the Lee Regional Fair. From the agricultural community comes livestock, poultry, 4-H competition, antique farm equipment, and food and plant exhibits. The Miss Lee Regional Fair pageant, along with levels for younger girls, provides a stage for the areas loveliest young ladies. There’s entertainment, cheerleading competitions and much more—all requiring the hard work of good people.
And all of this is done to make life better for fellow human beings who are blind, sight and hearing impaired and disadvantaged young people who need a hand up in life. These are the good works supported by Lions Clubs locally and around the world. Sanford Lions thank the business community and local citizens for your help and support of its projects.
At the club’s weekly meeting Thursday, July30, members heard of plans to develop a permanent country village display at the Lions fairgrounds. A working sawmill will be the first attraction erected for this year’s fair with additions planned in the coming years.
Guest speaker was Janice Holmes, volunteer services coordinator for the Enrichment Center of Lee County. She was presented by program chairman Tim Smith. Holmes outlined the many outstanding programs for seniors at the Enrichment Center located at 1615 South Third St. Innovative programs are offered in areas of education, entertainment, fitness, health and wellness.
Holmes announced that the 7th annual Boomer, Senior, and Caregiver Expo will be held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More than 100 vendors will participate with educational seminars, health screenings, entertainment and a free lunch. Holmes said volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, call the Enrichment Center at 776-0501.
President Richard Hendley presided and Tim Smith gave the invocation. Lindsay Jones led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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