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a portion of uncommitted funds that need to be distributed
                                                                to deserving local and regional causes prior to June 30. Th us,
                            Lions Clubs of Caroline             between now and the end of June of this year the Club’s
                                                                membership will identify additional recipients and make the
                                                                respective donations.
                                                                Plans to raise additional funds for the July 1, 2024 through
                       Greensboro Lions Club News               the June 30, 2025 Community Grants Program include


                                                                ‘Always a Winner’ Raffles, Eastern Shore Style BBQ Chicken
            On January 6th Greensboro Lions members removed the   Dinners, Painting Parties and ‘Lee’s Bees Local Raw Honey’.
            town’s Christmas lights.  Lion Kevin Barnes provided the boat   Also, providing all of the complex components work together,
            to retrieve the Christmas Tree from the river. Eleven Lions   the Club plans to host a Marydel Community Appreciation
            participated.                                       Celebration Day at the Marydel Park in mid summer of this
                                                                year.
            Several Lions participated in the eye glass recycle program held
            at the Elks Club in Easton on Saturday, January 13.  The motto that gives credence to all Lions Clubs is that of

                                                                “We Serve”.  In fact, the Mission Statement of Lions Club
            The Greensboro Lions Club will host their Annual Sporting

                                                                International is as follows:  To empower volunteers to serve
            Clay Tournament on Saturday, February 24 at Schrader’s
            Bridgetown Manor, 16090 Oakland Road, Henderson. Th e   their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage
            tournament will be held from 8–11 AM (Registration and   peace and promote international understanding through Lions
                                                                Clubs. Your Marydel Lions Club’s continued success is due, in
            European Start). A barbecue chicken lunch will be served. Cost
                                                                large part to the excellent monthly coverage that is found in
            for individual participants is $75 which includes 50 targets and
                                                                the Caroline Review and its extensive readership.
            lunch. Cost for a four member team sponsorship is $400 and
            includes a station sponsor sign, 50 targets and lunch for each   Please know that 100% of all of the monies raised by our fund-
            member. Cash prizes for winners, ladies and juniors (under   raising activities is dedicated to the programs and projects that
            16). Lewis Class will be available for a fee. Special award for the   benefit the children, youth, families, adults and seniors that

            winning team. Station sponsorships with advertising sign are   are residents of the Maryland and Delaware Mason-Dixon

            being offered at a cost of $100. Further information is available   Line Communities and environs of Marydel. In addition to
            by calling Lion Bill Satterfi eld, 410-829-7416.    the Club’s grants, we will be providing support to the needs
                                                                of those with visual problems, diabetic challenges, and child-

            The Greensboro Lions meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the
            month at 6:30 PM at Wheatley Hall, 300 West Sunset Avenue,   hood cancer. Environmental stewardship, support for local
                                                                food pantries and free use loan of hospital equipment will also
            Greensboro. The club welcomes new members (men and
                                                                continue to be a part of our mission.
            women). To make a reservation, call Lion Allen Kinnamon
            at 302-398-3899.                                    We continue to be actively welcoming new members. Th e
                                                                Club’s combined dinner/business meetings occur on the
               February Finds the Marydel Lions Club’s 2024     first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM in the dining room of

               and 2025 Programs Beginning to Take Shape!       the Marydel Volunteer Fire Company and are catered by the
                                                                Chef’s of the Ladies Auxiliary.  Questions and comments rela-

            The Marydel Lions Club’s July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
                                                                tive to programs, projects and membership can be answered
            Community Grants Program has so far donated a major   by contacting Lion Lee Voshell at leevoshell@gamil.com
            portion of their monies to a wide range of very important and   or 410-482-8510 or Lion Terry Higgins at terryhiggins38@
            very worthy recipients. Having said that, there still remains   outlook.com or 302-363-5823.
                                                                We are now on Facebook at Marydel Lions Club.
             Atlantic Paving & Concrete                                         Preston Lions Club

                        Meeting all your needs!                 December was a bit of a disappointment with having to cancel
                                                                our Christmas parade. Mother Nature just didn’t want to
                                   Asphalt  •  Concrete         cooperate. But, we did deliver coats, hats, gloves and scarves
                                Asphalt Millings  •  Stone      to students at Preston Elementary School, thanks to Lions Deb
                               Grading  •  Snow Removal         Lawler and Kristy Marshall.

                                        Licensed, Bonded, Insured  We are still hosting Aaron’s Place for their food giveaways, and
              MHIC MD#85409
              DE#2002110154             Office: 410-479-4477    will be posting when they will be at our facility.
                                       Mobile: 240-417-2033     Our meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month  at

                         10025 Miller Rd,
                          Denton, MD     FAX: 410-479-3877      6:30 PM and we welcome anyone to attend.
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