ROCKFORD LIONS CLUBROAR

VOL 63 9, 2017 NO 10

Our speaker tonight is Deputy Dale DeKorte and K-9 partner Ritzey. They are the first arson K-9 team to be operated by the Kent County Sheriff Department. K-9 Ritzey and Deputy DeKorte were certified under the guidelines of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in May 2013. K-9 Ritzey is a Goldador canine and trained to smell and locate accelerants that an arsonist might use to set fires. K-9 Ritzey and Deputy DeKorte are available through the Kent County Sheriff Department and service the area of the Michigan Sheriff’s Association District IV.

HELP! We need cooks for our April meetings. Please notify Lion Dianna. The meal budget should not exceed $175with a $50 stipend.

Easter Honey Hams:Do you know of an organization that would like to see our hams? They would make $5 for every ham sold. Cost per ham is just $30.00 with a weight of 8-9 lbs. All hams must be paid at the time of purchase.Orders are due no later than April 1st. Pick up at the Community Cabin on Friday, April 14th, 3-6pm and Saturday, April 15, 9a-12pm. Contact Lion Tom VonEschen.

Chili Fest Update: It was a great success many hungry lions in attendance. First place winner was 1st Vice District Governor, Julie May/Marne Lions Club. Second place was Sparta Lions Club. Third place was Rockford Lion Eric Keith. Thank you to all who participated with their chili entries. And kudos to Lion Kim Neveau who organized this fun event.

UpcomingEvents

*March 9: Deputy Dale DeKorte and K9 partner

Ritzey.

March 12: Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day

March 18: Rockford Community EXPO

*March 23: Lou Haveman

*Regular Meeting Night

Nominations: We will be taking Board nominations at March 23rd meeting. Positions available are as follows:

  • 2nd and 3rd Vice President (1 each)
  • (3) Vacancies for 2-year Director

Please give some thought to which you would like to nominate or volunteer

Rockford Expo: Look for our booth on Saturday, March 18th, 9a-3p at Rockford High School. We will have entries for a ham raffle. There are three two-hour shifts that you can volunteer: 9a-11a, 11a-1p, and 1p-2p. It’s another opportunity to promote our services to the attendees.

BIRTHDAYS:

Lions Tom Hosford/14th and Joan Sibilla/23rd

Board Meets: There is a board prior to our club meeting at 5:00pm at the Community Cabin. Meeting is open to all members.

We Serve

Rockford Lions Club

Officers/Board Members

2016-2017

President:

Kevin Steinke -

Immediate Past President:

Ron Riebschleger –

Secretary:

Warren Sibilla -

Treasurer:

Karl Koivisto –

1st VP:

Steve Neveau –

Membership Chair:

Jen Betz –

Lion Tamer:

Yvonne Sevigny –

Tail Twister:

Joan Sibilla –

District Liaison:

Warren Sibilla –

Directors:

2Year ….Dianna Robach –

Joan Heinz –

John Berchulc –

Paul Conlon –

1 Year… David Krupp –

John O’Dowd–

Steve Jazwiec –

New Mountains to Climb

Chancellor Bob Corlew

Lions Clubs International President 2016-2017

Leo’s Club Motto

  • Leadership: Leo members acquire skills as project organizers and motivators of their peers.
  • Experience: They discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring about change in their community and the world.
  • Opportunity: Leos develop positive traits and receive recognition for their contributions.

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