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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-05-04, Page 13PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2016. foridesboro 61 bistrict ions 40th jzInnirersand Celebration is" COUNTRY ILIEFAST f1FSB oIgLDISJIC LIONS CL3 Getting the word out The Londesboro and District Lions Club has been known to spread the word of its club in local parades, via floats like this one, constructed for the club's 10th anniversary (Photo submitted) Continued from previous page campaign to raise the necessary funds for the van. Dave Overboe, chair of the campaign, said that while the club had lots of work to do people should never underestimate the spirit of Londesboro. The campaign began with the ambitious goal of between $25,000 and $30,000 and was buoyed early by significant financial commitments from other area Lions Clubs like Mitchell, Dublin, Seaforth, Clinton, Happy 40th Anniversary Londesboro Lions Club! We would like to congratulate the Londesboro Lions on their 40th Anniversary AUBURN LIONS CLUB Happy 40th Anniversary Londesboro Lions Club! Goderich, Auburn and Blyth. In addition, Peter Hardy, president of the Toronto Blue Jays, who maintained a home near the village, said he would contribute merchandise from the team to help with fundraising efforts. Several events were planned for the special day, including a talent show, euchre parties, a box social auction and the novelty auction. Both Hullett Central Public School and Memorial Hall would serve as stages for the event. Just two weeks after the campaign began, $5,000 had been raised. With 10 days left to raise funds, the Lions had raised $12,000 and 40 auction items had been tallied. As Nov. 29 approached, the Lions had raised nearly $17,000, but when the day was through that number would top $45,000. When it was all said and done, the 19 -member club had raised $50,000 for the project, with the surplus being used to set up a charitable trust fund. Just under 10 years later the club would undertake another massive project — one that to date has injected over $100,000 back into the community. In 1995, the Lions Club negotiated a 10 -year lease for the Londesboro Community Hall from Hullett Township. The club soon began raising funds to renovate the basement of the hall in the coming years. The hall remains the club's biggest achievement as it is now used extensively by community groups and residents for special events thanks to the extensive work completed by the Lions. To date over $100,000 has been injected into the building and the club's lease, now with Central Huron, remains in Lions Club of Wingham Congratulates the Londesboro Lions on their 40th Anniversary! We wish you all the best as you enjoy your celebration. CONGRATULATIONS to the Londesboro Lions Club on their 40th Anniversary place to this day. In the late 1990s, the Lions took on Hospital Appreciation Day and have participated in the Lions Youth Exchange program. They also hosted a week-long food booth at the 1999 International Plowing Match held near Dashwood. While the club has had its ups and downs with membership, experiencing an all-time low of 13 members in the early 2000s, a recent injection of members has resulted in a current membership of nearly 30. Over the years the club has produced five Zone chairmen, one District Governor, a Council Chairperson, a Cabinet Secretary/ Treasurer, a District Bulletin Editor and an International Understanding Chairperson, as well as a Youth Exchange incoming Chair. Currently the club focuses on a number of Starting up Londesborough Community Hall has been one of the local Lions Club's biggest beneficiaries with over $100,000 in improvements, which date back to the 1990s, thanks to the club. (Photo submitted) popular events including regular community breakfasts, an annual fish fry dinner, annual Christmas tree sales and the annual duck race in late May. And they're off One of the Lions Club's biggest current fundraisers is now its annual duck race, held in late May just east of Londesboro. (File photo) Atwood Lions Club Congratulations to the Londesboro and District Lions Club on your 40th Anniversary Celebrations. ConcytatutationA .eandeAffi-ciw 4 ` btict 4(1annive,o-witi Clinton Lions Club Congratulations Londesboro Lions on your 40th Anniversary of serving the community and beyond. Wishing all the best for the future. Congratulations Londesboro Lions Lucknow Lions Club WUewoad eek tomal tie ..daaceadona & Diit e _.cry a qeway 40t1Aeraevrcy.