August 9/2010

Azilda Lionheart  Newsletters

Back in 2002, we started publishing a newsletter on a monthly basis.  We had a little contest to see what we would call it.  Then Lion Jacques Lacroix,  was the winner with the name Azilda Lionheart.  Due to the fact that some Lions still do not have computers, we decided it might be a good idea to restart the printed version of our newsletters. 

Here you will find all the old ones that have been saved and starting with the new year, we will be posting one on a monthly basis.

  If you would like a copy of the printed version, you will be able to print it right from here (if you have access to a computer, of course) or contact one of our members or myself  and we will gladly mail you a printed version of it.  Also, if you visit the different doctor's offices in Azilda, copies will be brought there for your convenience. 

As always, comments and suggestions are always welcomed.  Feel free to call me at 983-2097 or email me at www.boubou358@hotmail.com  You can always bring articles you find to the meetings and hand them to me there.  I thank  you in advance and hope you will enjoy this new correspondence.

Azilda Lions Club

District “A-5”

Azilda Lionheart

http://a5lions.homestead.com

www.azildalions.ca

Web/Bulletin: boubou358@hotmail.com

A5 Governor:

Region Chair:

Zone Chair:

General Meetings

2^nd and 4^th  Tuesday, 7p.m.

Den and Mailing Address:

Azilda Lions, 3964 Rg Rd 15, Chelmsford, Ontario, P0M1L0

Mission

To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary service through community involvement and international cooperation.

Founded: 1917

Motto: We Serve

Clubs: 45,000+ worldwide

Headquarters: Illinois, US

LIONS: Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety

How can you join our Club?

Would you like to become part of this great organization?  Call any member of our club or come to one of our meetings and see what we are up to.  You can also visit our website at www.azildalions.ca  for more information.  If you like helping others, this might just be what you are looking for.

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. "

-- John C. Maxwell, Author and Speaker

Directory for 2009-2010 is available on our website at www.azildalions.ca

2009-2010

May

Past Events

April 16, 17, 18:  Our annual Jug Curling Tournament was held with almost 60 teams participating.  Thank you to all our volunteers, organizers, sponsors and participants. 

Winning Team was team Lessard Welding!  Good job!  Second place was team Power House and Third was team Weak enders.  Congratulations to all of you!

Once again this year, the clown entertained the kids Saturday afternoon with balloon tricks and his magical pet.

Lion Pauline Beaulieu won the door prize.  Congratulations to our 50/50 winners too:  Gisele Beaudry and ??

April 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th: Carousel Convention in North Bay.  Over 200 Lions attended the event. 

Friday was a silent auction with music following.  The luncheon on Saturday showed us the great talent of our youngsters competing in the Effective Speaking.  MERL and Dog Guide has seminars in the afternoon to keep us busy.

At the Governor’s Banquet, Lions Jack Oatway PDG, Mike Ryan PDG, Guwen Welch and Don Beddage earned the International President Appreciation Award.  Also worth mentioning is the International President Award, awarded to Lion Barry Brett.  Congratulations and keep up the good work.

Lion Al O’Bonsowin will be our new Region Chair for 47 and Lion Brian Closs will be Zone Chair for 47N.  Congrats to both of them.

Lion Ron getting a plaque from DG Lion Maurice Turgeon for his work as Region Chair

The Convention was deemed a great success.  Congrats to the organizing team!  They did a great job!  Maybe next time we will be able to take a ride on the Carousel.  Plan to go see that in North Bay! 

Members of the new Cabinet for 2010-2011

For more about the convention, make sure to check out the website for great pictures of the event.

Upcoming Events:

May 2^nd:  Coordinating Council meeting at the Onaping Falls Lions Club.  Board meeting at 9:30a.m., followed by Regular breakfast meeting at 10a.m.

May 5^th  and 12^th  : Boating Course at our den.  Contact Gord Becker at 983-1869 to register.

May 8^th: Street cleaning.  We meet at the Tim Horton in Azilda for 9a.m.  If you want to help, call our secretary.  We are doing Montee Principale from Notre Dame to Seguin Street.  Please call Lion Madeleine if you can help.  All equipment, bags etc will be furnished by Tim Horton.  Just bring yourself!

May 9^th: Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and grand-mothers out there! 

May 11th: Meeting at our den, 7p.m.

May 20^th: Last spaghetti supper for this Lions year.  Pass the word around!

May 25^th: Meeting at our den, 7p.m.

Hall Rentals for May: 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th, 8^th, 12^th and 15^th

Word from our President:

We have just come back from the Convention in North Bay last weekend.  Though attendance was down, a great time was had by all.  It is disappointing however to see so many Chair left vacant.  I’d like to congratulate Lion Al of Onaping Falls for filling Zone Chair for this upcoming year.  Also, congratulations to Lion Brian Closs replacing me as Region Chair.  I wish you both the best!  Thank you to all who have supported me through my term as ZC and RC.  I enjoyed it and will miss being on Cabinet.

Already plans have started for next year’s convention which will take place in Sudbury, hosted by the clubs in Region 14.  Best of luck to all of them!

I’d like to invite everyone to our spaghetti supper May 20^th.  This will be our last one for this Lions year.  Attendance has really picked up with each one.  I know we will have a big donation for the Rick McDonald park because of your support. 

Soon the 2009-2010 year will be over but work still remains to be done.  We are now working on our Golf Tournament.  If you are interested in putting in a team, contact our secretary who will gladly forward you a form.  You can pre-register through the Caisse in Azilda and Chelmsford.  The cost is $65/person which includes your supper and a gift.  If you wish a cart, an extra $30 will be applied to reserve it for you.  Hopefully we wont get rained out this year! 

I am now planning my President Night.  I am hoping to see all members attend this last evening of gathering before summer break.

To all the moms and grand-mothers out there, have a great Mother’s Day. 

YIL

Lion Ron Langlois, President

Working mothers are guinea pigs in a scientific experiment to show that sleep is not necessary to human life.

My Mother Taught Me About...

1. My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION...
"Just wait until your father gets home."


2. My Mother taught me about RECEIVING....
"You are going to get it when we get home!"

3. My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE...
"What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you! Don't talk back to me!"

4. My Mother taught me LOGIC...
"If you fall out off that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."


5. My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE...
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

6. My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD...
"If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get a good job."

7. My Mother taught me HUMOR...
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."


8. My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT...
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

9. My Mother taught me about GENETICS...

"You're just like your father."

10. My Mother taught me about my ROOTS...
"Do you think you were born in a barn?"


11. My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE...
"When you get to be my age, you will understand."
And last but not least...

12. My Mother taught me about JUSTICE...
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you....Then you'll see what it's like!"

In the end, little brats just end up growing into bigger brats without learning a thing, but hey, at least mothers try their best to teach them something along the way!

April

Past Events

March 7^th: Coordination Council meeting was held at the Azilda den Thanks to all those who attended.  Our Board remains the same as this year for the upcoming year.

March 28^th:  Zone Advisory meeting in Valley East was well attended with over 60+ Lions members present.

Upcoming Events:

April 4rth:  Happy Easter!

April 16, 17, 18:  Our annual Jug Curling Tournament will be held this weekend.  We need volunteers.  If you can help,  please contact Lion Norm or club secretary.

April 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th: Convention in North Bay.  Plan to attend and get to know more members as well as learn more about the organization.

Hall Rentals for April: 4rth

Word from our President:

It’s that time of the year again.  Our annual Jug Curling Tournament is rearing it’s head in only two weeks, followed by the A5 Convention.

Our Region Rally was held on March 28^th with a great turnout.  Over 60 Lions members attended.  Presenting themselves for Zone Chair will be: Lion Al O’Bunsawin from Onaping Lions and Lion Debra Christinson from Valley East Lions.

And for Region Chair, Lion Doug Christlink from Valley East and Lion Brian Closs from Minnow Lake Lions are throwing their hats into the ring.  Good luck to all of you.  I wish them all the best this upcoming year.  I know I enjoyed my time on Cabinet and am sure they will too.  It was a great learning experience.

It has been a busy March for those in charge of organizing the Jug Curling.  Letters are coming in and the response is quite positive.  We will however, need volunteers for that weekend, April 16^th, 17^th and 18^th.  If you can lend a hand, please let me know or email our secretary. 

By now, those who registered for the Convention should have gotten their confirmations.  If not, contact your club secretary so she may get a hold of someone in charge and find out why. 

In the hopes of seeing a lot of you there,

President, Lion Ron Langlois

Easter Humor

What would you get if you crossed the Easter Bunny with an overstressed person?
An Easter basket case!

How does the Easter Bunny stay fit?
EGG-xercise and HARE-robics!

What's the difference between a counterfeit dollar bill and a crazy rabbit?
One is bad money, the other is a mad bunny!

Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a joke?
It might crack up!

Why is Easter like whipped cream and a cherry?
Because it's always on a sundae!

What did the rabbit say to the carrot?
It’s been nice gnawing you!

How do you know carrots are good for your eyes?
Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses?

Why did the Easter Bunny have to fire the duck?
Because he kept quacking all the eggs!

Birthday and Anniversaries

Since there are no birthdays or anniversaries in April, I would like to mention a special one in my heart.  My grand daughter Danika will turn 2 on April 3^rd.  Happy Birthday my poupoune.  We love you!

March 2010

Past Events

February 11^th: Azilda Lions, Councilor Dutrisac and Royal Purple #148 helped Ecole Publique Franco Nord with donations to defray the cost of their Family Fair.  A total of $1526.91 was raised for the Haiti earthquake victims. This total will be be doubled as the government will match the amount.  What a great success it was and what fun everyone had! 

Thanks to our members who came and helped make over 200 large pieces of rice krispies squares for the event.  It was greatly appreciated!

February 20^th: Bonfield 32^nd Charter night.  Four of our members attended.  Their theme centered around the ginkgo tree and it’s survival as well as growth through caterpillars turning into butterflies.  With a great guest speaker, author Patty Fedeli and Governor Lion Maurice Turgeon as well as a singer/guitarist, young Sarah Staley, a meal fit for a king, the evening was deemed a great success.

On May 1^st, 2010, Bonfield Lions will be holding their 8^th Annual Blue Sea ATV Fundraiser and Poker Run.  To register or get more information, call Lion Gary at 776-9448 or Lion Gerry at 776-2452.  You can also get a pledge form through their website at www.lionwap.org/bonfield.ca

Upcoming Events:

Please remind the Jug Curling teams to send in their forms as soon as possible.  If they cannot play this year, they should also contact Lion Pauline at 983-4458 as soon as they can.  March 25^th is the deadline for returning the forms.

March 7^th: Coordination Council meeting at our den, breakfast 10am.  Board meeting at 9:30a.m.  Please confirm as soon as possible. Guest speaker Gerry Labelle from Theatre Cambrian

March 9^th: meeting at our den, 7p.m.

March 13^th: Poker run at our den.  We need 80 players to make a go of it.  If you know any poker players, please let them know about it.  They can contact Lion Ron at 897-7797 for tickets.  $40 to enter.

March 23^rd: meeting at our den 7p.m. with guests  Onaping Lions

March 24rth: Interested in taking a course on boating? Please call 983-1869 to reserve your seat.  First come first serve. 

March 25^th:  Last day to register for the Jug Curling.  If you have not yet sent in your registration, call Lion Pauline at 983-4458 asap or your team will be replaced.

March 28th: Regional Rally at Valley East Lions den, supper 6p.m., meeting to follow, $12/each Please contact Lion Jackie jacquie_100@bell.net Or 897-3006

Hall Rentals for March: 4, 7 13, 14, 24

10 games for old age

1.)Sag, You're it
2.)Pin the Toupee on the bald guy
3.)20 questions shouted into your good ear
4.)Kick the bucket
5.)Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over
6.)Doc Goose
7.)Simon says something incoherent
8.)Hide and go pee
9.)Spin the Bottle of Mylanta
10.)Musical recliners

Two Lions are eating a clown..
and then one lion says to the other..
.."This tastes funny"..

Christian Bulletin Bloopers

She sang “I Will Not Pass This Way Again” giving much pleasure to the congregation

Sermon this morning: Jesus Walk on the Water.  Sermon tonight: Searching for Jesus.

Ladies don’t forget the rummage sale…it’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house.  Don’t forget your husbands.

The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.

For those of you who have children and don’t’ know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir.  They need all the help they can get.

A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall.  Music will follow.

This evening at 7pm there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church.  Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.

Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10am.  All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.

Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7pm.  Please use the back door.

Weight Watchers will meet at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church.  Please use large double door at the side entrance.

The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new tihing campaign slogan last Sunday: “I Upped My Pledge-Up Yours.”

Word from our Governor:

It’s a new year and all our Clubs have made it through the hectic Christmas holidays. For some reason most of our heavy lifting is finished

for the year after the holidays are over which leaves extra time and energy for us to concentrate on raising funds to help support our District

project and membership.

Our Project is going very well and we are about half way there. I know with a little effort we can meet our goal. This is a very important

endeavor especially for those Clubs assisting people who do not live in the Sudbury area.

Members are the lifeblood of our Organization and I cannot stress enough how important it is to gain new members to help with our everincreasing

load. So far this year we have dropped 88 members and have lost 13 who have sadly passed away and have only inducted 58

new members, which leave us with 43 less than we started the year with. I know the Clubs are trying their very best and I appreciate your

efforts, so please keep up the good work.

Please don’t forget that very special day this month, “Valentines Day”. I know you all work very hard and are away from home allot during

the year with Bingos and other Lions Projects so spend some time with your loved one on that special day to say thank you for being there

for us. While you’re at it, you might want to consider bringing that spouse or partner to our District A-5 Convention where they can socialize

and meet some pretty nice people, enjoy some good meals and have some fun.

I’d like to thank Lion Vern Presse and 1st VDG Lion Bill Walker for going to Moose Factory Island and giving the members there

some much needed training and assistance. Seems that Club is well on their way to becoming a vital and strong club once again. It is going

to be great to have them back in the family. Thanks to PDG Ivor Jones for all his efforts in getting them going again.

There is no question in my mind that we are “Moving Forward” and the result will be growth and a stronger District.

YIL

 Lion Maurice Turgeon District Governor A-5

Word from our President:

With the elections held last month, I am pleased to be voted as your President for one more year.  I would also like to thank Lion Madeleine for remaining as secretary and Lion Phyllis for taking on the treasurer position.

With the Jug Curling invitations out, the work has started to get everything in place for the event.  If you know anyone who has gotten an invitation, please encourage them to send their answer in asap so we can replace them, if need be.  We will be needing volunteers to coordinate the event that weekend.  If you know any interested volunteers, please bring them to a meeting.

As you know, we are still looking for new members, good, working members.  Don’t hesitate to invite friends and neighbors to a meeting so they may see what we do.  It is often the best way to recruit.  With our dues being only $30/year, this cold entice more prospects in joining our team.

This spring, trees will be planted at the Memorial Forest in memory of past Azilda Lions Marcel Brouillette, Larry Nault, Andre Villeneuve and Diane Terava.  Check your newsletter and website for more details on the date and the Golf Tournament linked to that ceremony.

Keep up the good work!

President, Lion Ron Langlois

Lion Claude Landry: March 3^rd

Lion Norm Beaulieu: March 15^th

Lion Gary Michalak: March 28

Lion Phyllis Blain: March 29

Lion John Devost: March 29

February 2010

Past Events

January 21^st: Spaghetti supper was a great success again this time with almost 70 meals served.  Good job everyone!

Sadly, we lost a great member in January.  Lion Diane Terava who had been with us for almost three years, passed away on January 9^th.  I am sure you will agree with me that her enthusiasm, her laughter and her participation will be greatly missed.  Our prayers are with Lion Stan, family and friends.  ‘Till we meet again Lion Diane, may you rest in peace.

January 26^th:  Grand Opening of Library and Museum in Azilda.was held.  Gilles Pelland who was honored by having the building named after him, did the honors of cutting the ribbon to the great

delight of many residents and politicians.

Upcoming Events

February 7^th:  Don’t forget the Onaping Falls donation Spaghetti supper at their den, 4 to 7p.m.

February 9^th: meeting at our den, 7pm

February 14rth: Don’t forget your sweetheart!

February 20^th: Bonfield 32^nd Charter night.  Please contact Lion Carol Verge by phone at 705-776-9448 or by email at caverge@sympatico.ca

February 23^rd: meeting at our den, 7pm

Hall Rentals for February: 7^th, 14^th, 15^th and 21^st

Word from our President:

It is with a heavy heart that our members assembled to say goodbye to Lion Diane Terava this month.  Though she was a fairly new member, Lion Diane was always there to lend a helping hand.  Her laughter and great enthusiasm will be greatly missed. 

Work has started on our Jug Curling Tournament.  Letters should be out by mid February.  Hopefully the response will be positive.

I’d like on behalf of all our members, welcome back Lion Jacques Lacroix amongst our fold.  A long time member, Lion Jacques took a few years off Lionism.  We are glad he decided to return and are hoping his wife might do the same in the near future.

With March peering its head, now is the time to think about elections fast approaching.  Perhaps this is the year for you to take on a new role: president, secretary, treasurer, etc… Read up on the responsibilities of each, talk to the member who held that post and see if it is something you might like to take on.  Let’s not forget also that the post for Region and Zone Chairs will be up for elections at the end of March.  This is a great opportunity to meet new clubs and see what goes on at Cabinet.  Being on Cabinet for the last three years has shown me the ins and outs of Lionism but I am more than willing to pass on the role to someone else, get some new blood in there.

On closing, I would like to offer Lion Stan, family and friends our sincerest condolences.  Remember Lion Stan that we are here should you need anything.  Anytime you are ready to come back, we will welcome you with open arms.

Have a great Valentine Day everyone and don’t forget your sweetheart! 

Lion Ron Langlois, President

Love Quotes

 "Love is a hard rock between two people and can't be torn apart." Unknown

 "Love is a beautiful red rose given for no apparent reason." Unknown

 "Love is a fire that reigns in the heart." Unknown

  "Love is like a river, never ending as it flows, but gets greater with time!" Unknown

 "Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time." Unknown

  "Love is blind but after experiencing it for a long time you should become familiar with some particular spots." Unknown

 "Love is a precious gift that you receive, and you need to give it with caution!" Unknown

 "Love is happiness given back and forth." Unknown

 "Love is the only game never postponed due to darkness." Unknown

 If it is your time, love will track you down like a cruise missile. By -- Lynda Barry

 “The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.” Hubert Humprey

 “You love simply because you cannot help it.” Kim Anderson

  “Love is the emblem of eternity: it confounds all notion of time: effaces all memory of a beginning, all fear of an end.” Germaine De Stael

 “True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.” Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Question and Answer Valentine Jokes

Q: What do squirrels give for Valentine's Day?
A: Forget-me-nuts.

Q: What did the valentine card say to the stamp?
A: Stick with me and we'll go places!

Q: What did the stamp say to the envelope?
A: I'm stuck on you.

Q: Who sends a thousand valentines cards signed', guess who' ?
A: A divorce lawyer.

Q: What did the light bulb say to the switch?
A: You turn me on.

Q: Why did the banana go out with the prune?
A: Because it couldn't get a date.

Q: What travels around the world but stays in one corner?
A: A stamp.

Q: What happens when you fall in love with a French chef?
A: You get buttered up.

For the Romantic…

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of every day's
Most quiet need; by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,--I love thee with the breath.
Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

All love, at first, like generous wine,
Ferments and frets until 'tis fine,
But, when 'tis settled on the lee,
And from th' impurer matter free,
Becomes the richer still the older,
And Proves the pleasanter the colder

Samuel Butler

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies,
And all that's best of dark and bright,
Meet in the aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which heaven and gaudy day denies.

Lord Byron

If ever two were one, then surely we.
If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee;
If ever wife was happy in a man,
Compare with me ye women you can
I prize thy love more than whole mines og Gold.
Or all the riches that the East doth hold.
My love is such that rivers cannot quench,
Nor ought but love from thee, give recompense.
Thy love is such I can no way repay,
The heavens reward thee manifold repay,
Then while we live, in love let's so persevere
That when we live no more, we may live ever.

Ann Bradstreet

Deare, when I from thee am gone,
Gone are all my joyes at once;
I loved thee, and thee alone,
In those love I joyed once,
And although your sights I leave,
Sight wherein my joyes do lie,
Till that death do sense bereave,

Never shall affection die.

John Downland

Never so happily in one
Did heaven and earth combine;
And yet 'tis flesh and blood alone
That makes her so divine

Thomas D'Urfey

Through all eternity to thee
A joyful song I'll raise,
For oh! Eternity is too short
To utter all thy praise.

Joseph Addison

O, my luve's like a red red rose
That's newly sprung in June
O my luve's like a melodie
That's sweetly played in tune

Robert Burns

What's in a name ? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called.

William Shakespeare

I love thee, I love thee,
'Tis all that I can say;
It is my vision in the night,
My dreaming in the day.

Thomas Hood

January 2010

Past Events

December 5^th: Another great telethon!  Congrats to all the volunteers and great job to the committee!

December 13rth: Breakfast with Santa at Leclair Center.  Another great success with Santa bringing smiles to over 300 children.

December 17^th:  Senior supper was enjoyed by over 30 seniors.  Thanks to all the volunteers.and the great kitchen staff!

In December, we welcomed three transfer in our folds:

Lion Phyllis Blain and Lion John Devost, seen here and Lion Sandy Blain

Auld Lang Syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And gie's a hand o' thine
We'll tak'A cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.Upcoming Events

January 12: meeting at our den, 7p.m.

January 21^st: Spaghetti supper, 4-7p.m.

January 26: meeting at our den, 7p.m.

Word from our President:

Another year has come and gone and now comes time to look forward to a new year full of challenges. 

I’d like to join our members in welcoming our new members.  We hope they will enjoy their time with us.  The doors are always opened.  If you know anyone interested in joining our group, please invite them to a meeting so they may see what we are all about.

With the Jug Curling just around the corner, many of us will be busy.  If you know anyone interested in joining, contact Lion Pauline.  Invitations should be in the mail by the end of this month.

Have a great year everyone!  May 2010 bring your warmest wishes come true.

Lion Ron Langlois, President

Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.

December

We have a new member: Lion Martha Castonguay of the Rainbow Lions joined our group this month.  We hope you enjoy being part of the Azilda Lions!

Past Events

November 19^th: Spaghetti supper was a great success with over 70 people coming to help support the Rick McDonalds Park.  See you all in January at the next one and thank you for your support.

November 23^rd: Zone Advisory meeting at our den for ZC Doug.  Most groups were represented.

November 24rth: Meeting at our den with the visit of Governor Lion Maurice Turgeon.  A President Pin for last year was presented to Lion Debra Christianson.  Governor reminded us of different projects happening this year and asked for our help supporting his project, House of Kin.  Increasing the membership is always our top priority but increasing it with quality members is more desirable than just adding for the sake of numbers.  Something to keep in mind.

Upcoming Events

December 5^th: Don’t forget the Telethon starts at 2p.m. to 11p.m.  If you can help, please call Lion Cleo Roy of Chelmsford Lions.

December 8^th: Unloading of gifts at the CNIB starting 8a.m.  If you can help, just show up there

December 13rth: Breakfast with Santa at Leclair Center.  Come support the Chelmsford and Azilda Lions with their penny table.

December 16^th: Packing of gifts for our area at the CNIB, 6p.m. sharp!

If you lend a hand at the Valley East Senior’s supper, they would greatly appreciate it.  Show up at 1p.m. at the Centennial arena.  They also need help the night before and day after for set up and tearing up.

December 17^th:  Senior supper at our hall.  We will need help picking up the Seniors again this year.  If you can lend a hand at the hall or with that, contact Lion Norm or Madeleine

December 19^th: Delivery of toys for the telethon should be done today.

Valley East Lions Christmas celebration at their hall.  Please let me know by the 8^th if you plan to join them.  Cost is $15/person and a $10 gift exchange.

December 25^th: Merry Christmas everyone! 

We have a lot of rentals for December: If you can lend a hand with the clean up after a rental, please contact Lion Diane at 983-5463 and let her know. 

Here are the bookings for December so far: 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 19^th, 20^th, 24rth, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, January 1^st and 2^nd.

Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your heart, you won't find it under a tree."
~ Charlotte Carpenter.

Word from our President:

Half the year is already gone.  Congratulations to all the hard work our members  have been putting into the hall and in helping our fellow citizens.  We have a great team of workers at the Azilda Lions and we need to recognize their dedication and encourage the camaraderie between other groups as well. 

In working at the Chelmsford Breakfast with Santa, sharing the Christmas party with Valley East and other groups, lending a hand with the Valley East Senior’s supper, these show some of the sharing the load among our fellow Lions while helping our communities.  We should never lose that.  We are all working for the same cause, we are all SERVING.  Sharing the load with other groups makes it all the more interesting and seem less like work.  Let’s spread the word and help each other out.

I would like to congratulate Lion Martha Castonguay on her transfer from the Rainbow to our club.  We hope you will enjoy being part of our group.  As our Governor iterated, it is not the number of members we have but the number of quality members that count.  Let us keep that in mind as we try to recruit in the new year.

A lot of new projects are coming up in the new year.  Some may not be Lion related but showing our colors, showing we are in the community to help, will only show our fellow citizens what great work we do.  Projects such as “Keeping them Warm” –a program that dresses kids in need, “Racing Against Drugs” – a three day event to teach our kids there are ways to have fun and do things without the use of drugs; projects such as these set up by our Councilor Mme Dutrisac who recruits some of our members to help her out are great ways to show we are present within the community.

Let us not forget that our Annual Jug and Golf Tournaments are peering on the horizon too.  Many hours are entailed in making these successful and we will need the help of all our Lions as well as volunteers within the community.  If you know anyone who can help, please call our secretary. 

I want to take a moment and wish each and everyone of you a great holiday season, a Merry Christmas and Happy New  Year too.  Stay safe and we will see you all refreshed for the coming year. 

President Lion Ron Langlois   

 
 A Christmas Cake Recipe

1. Sample the Johnnie Walker to check quality.
2. Take a large bowl, check the whisky again.
To be sure it is the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
3. Repeat.
4. Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
5. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again.
6. Make sure the whisky is still OK. Try another cup.
7. Turn off the mixerer.
8. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
9. Mix on the turner.
10. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers pry it loose with a drewscriver.
11. Sample the whisky to check for tonsisticity.
12. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who giveshz a shit.
13. Check the whisky. Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
14. Add one table.
15. Add a spoon of sugar, or something. Whatever you can find.
16. Greash the oven and piss in the fridge.
17. Turn the cake tin 350 defrees.
18. Don't forget to beat off the turner.
19. Throw the bowl out of the  window.
20. Check the whisky again and go to bed.

There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child."
~ Erma Bombeck (1927-1996),

The Meaning of Christmas

Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. This is how it happened. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room, and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree. He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. "What are you doing?" I started to ask him. 

The words choked in my throat, as I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager boisterous soul we all know.  He then answered me with a simple statement, TEACH THE CHILDREN! I was puzzled: What did he mean? He anticipated my question, and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. 

As I stood there bewildered, Santa said, Teach the Children! Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that a now-a-day Christmas has forgotten! 

Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it on the mantle. Teach the Children that the pure green color of the  stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind.  All the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning 
toward heaven. 

He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. Teach the Children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago.   God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of that promise. 

He then reached into the bag and pulled out a CANDLE. Teach the Children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness. 

Once again he reached into his bag and then removed a WREATH and  placed it on the tree. Teach the Children that the wreath symbolizes the eternal nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection. 

He then pulled out from his bag an ornament of HIMSELF. Teach the Children that Santa Claus symbolizes the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December. 

He reached in again and pulled out a HOLLY LEAF. Teach the Children the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent blood shed by Him. 

Next he pulled out a GIFT from the bag and said, "Teach the Children that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. Thanks be to God for His  unspeakable gift. Teach the Children that the wise men bowed before the holy babe and presented Him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We should give gifts in the same spirit as the wise men." 

Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. Teach the Children that the candy cane represents the shepherd's crook. The crook on the shepherd's staff helps bring back strayed sheep from the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper. 

He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. Teach the Children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang 'Glory to God in the highest, on earth, peace and good will.' 

Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL. Teach the Children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of a bell, it should bring people to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return. 

Santa looked at the tree and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the Children the true meaning of Christmas, and not to put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One who is, and I bow down and worship Him, our Lord, our God." 

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."
~ Peg Bracken.

See you January 12^th for 1^st meeting.

November

Past Events

October 3^rd: Chelmsford Lions celebrated their 45^th Charter,

October 17^th: Lions Club of Sudbury celebrated their 85^th Charter. 

October 30^th: Halloween party

Upcoming Events

November 4rth:  Another boating course is offered tonight at our den.  Call 983-1869 if you would like to register for the next one to be given in January.

November 10^th:  Meeting at our den, 7p.m.

November 19^th: Spaghetti supper at our den from 4 to 7p.m.  Bring your friends and come enjoy a great meal together while supporting the Rick McDonalds Park

November 23^rd: Zone Advisery meeting at our den for ZC Doug.  Please advise Lion Jackie at 897-3006 or email at jacquie_100@bell.net by November 15^th at the latest if you plan to attend.  Cost is $12/person for the supper.  Starts at 6p.m.

November 24rth: Meeting at our den with the visit of Governor Lion Maurice Turgeon.  Please plan to attend.

Lion Judy Villeneuve, November 1st

A Few Laughs

 
1. Cigarette : A pinch of tobacco rolled in paper with fire at one end & a fool at the other.
2. Love affairs : Something like cricket where one-day internationals are more popular than a five day test.
3. Marriage : It s an agreement in which a man loses his bachelor degree and a woman gains her master
4. Divorce : Future tense of marriage
5. Lecture : An art of transferring information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through "the minds of either".
6. Conference : The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present.
7. Compromise : The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.
8. Tears : The hydraulic force by which masculine will-power is defeated by feminine water-power ..
9. Dictionary : A place where divorce comes before marriage.
10. Conference Room : A place where everybody talks, nobody listens & everybody disagrees later on.
11. Ecstasy : A feeling when you feel you are going to feel a feeling you have never felt before.
12. Classic : A book which people praise, but do not read.
13. Smile : A curve that can set a lot of things straight.
14. Office : A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
15. Yawn : The only time some married men ever get to open their mouth.

 
           

Let us not forget our Veterans and our loved on November 11^th

October

September 17^th: Our first spaghetti supper was held with great success.  Thanks you to all the volunteers and supporters.

Upcoming Events

October 3^rd: Chelmsford Lions celebrated their 40^th Charter,

October 13^th: Meeting at our den 7p.m.

October 17^th: Lions Club of Sudbury celebrated their 85^th Charter. 

October 27^th:  Meeting at our den 7p.m.

October 30^th Halloween party at the Azilda den, 8p.m. Prize for best dressed.  Come have fun with us!  Tickets available through all our Lions members or at the door.

Lion Madeleine Langlois Oct 3^rd

Lion Pauline Beaulieu Oct 17^th

Lion Stan Terava Oct 26^th

Word from our President:

With the economy the way it is, we anticipate more demands than even last year for help.  Now is the time to show what we can do as Lions and help our fellow citizen.  Money is not always the issue.  Sometimes an attentive ear, a few moments of your time is all someone might need.  Be conscious of the needs of those around you and be proud of being Lions.  Remember: WE SERVE!

A Few Laughs

What do you get when you cross a werewolf and a vampire?
A fur coat that fangs around your neck...

Do zombies eat popcorn with their fingers?
No, they eat the fingers separately...

Why don't skeletons ever go out on the town?
Because they don't have any body to go out with...

What do ghosts add to their morning cereal?
Booberries...

What is a vampire's favorite sport?
Casketball...

What is a vampire's favorite holiday?
Fangsgiving...

What would a monster's psychiatrist be called?
Shrinkenstein...

What did one ghost say to the other ghost?
"Do you believe in people?"

What do you call someone who puts poison in a person's corn flakes?
A cereal killer...

Why do mummies have trouble keeping friends?
They're so wrapped up in themselves...

What kind of streets do zombies like the best?
Dead ends...

What does the papa ghost say to his family when driving?
Fasten your sheet belts...

What is a vampire's favorite mode of transportation?
A blood vessel…
 

September

Past Events

All was pretty quiet for the Azilda Lions for the summer months.  Other than helping out a family in need, most of our members enjoyed a restful summer as far as Lions’ activities went. 

Upcoming Events

September 8:  First meeting of the year, 7p.m. at our den.  If your dues are not yet paid, please bring them in at the meeting.  Thanks.

September 17^th: Our first spaghetti supper will be held between 4 and 7p.m.  If you are able to lend a hand, please contact Lion Pauline at 983-4458 and let her know.  Invite your friends and family and let’s make it a huge success to help out again this year, the Rick McDonald Park

September 20^th: Coordinating Council Meeting at the Onaping Falls Lions den, 9:30a.m. Board followed by General meeting, Breakfast at 19a.m.  Please answer by September 15^th by contacting Lion Madeleine at 983-2097 or Lion Jenny by email at mariejeanne@unitz.ca

September 22^nd: Meeting at our den, 7p.m.

September 23^rd: Boating Courses to be held at our den for ages 8 and up.  Cost is $25 for students and seniors and $30 for adults.  Please register by calling 983-1869

September 24^th:  Please join Community Living between 11 am and 1pm at their main office, 303 York (CNIB building-upstairs Board room), for an Everyday Style Fundraiser.  Profits to go to CLGS Client Support.  Check out the great items and call Dorice at 671-7181 ext 321  to place your order.  www.everydaystyle.com/takealook.php

October 3^rd: Chelmsford Lions will be celebrating their 40^th Charter, starting with cocktails at 5p.m.  Don’t forget to RSVP  by September 15^th to Lion Rachel at 897-5503

October 17^th: Lions Club of Sudbury will be celebrating their 85^th Charter.  Contact their secretary to register.

Lion Brenda: September 4rth

Lion Ron Langlois: September 22nd

Lions Pauline and Norm Beaulieu, September 23rd

A Few Laughs

Kid: I think we need a new teacher!
Mom: Why is that?
Kid: Our teacher doesn't know anything, she keeps asking us for the answers!

Letter From School

Dear Dad,
$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard.
With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.
Love, Your $on.

Reply from dad...

Dear Son,
I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh.
Love, Dad

Word from the Editor:

Summer has come and gone and now is the time for us to meet again and do what we do best, helping others.  In the coming year, I am hoping to inject some new life into the newsletter with your help.  If you have anything that can make it more enjoyable to read and more constructive, please don’t hesitate to forward it to me, personal anecdotes, birthdays, anniversaries, jokes, things going on around us…Remember to keep your jokes in good humor.  If you belong to another club and have an activity happening, send it along.  I will gladly add it so others may know about it.

I want to take this moment and wish everyone a great year ahead.  Let’s try to recruit again this year so we may be able to do even more to help out our community.

If anyone is interested in taking the Smart Serve course, please advise me asap.  We are trying to put one together for mid October.

See you all September 8^th for our first meeting.

Lion Madeleine

Newsletter/Website Editor

Word from our President:

Welcome back everyone!  I hope you all had a restful summer (what there was of it!) and are ready to tackle the upcoming year with all its challenges and trials.  As always, we will keep going with our Jug and Golf Tournaments as well as our bi monthly spaghetti suppers.

Our Governor Lion Maurice Turgeon strongly encourages the groups to support the House of Kin this year.  That is his project for this term. With his theme “Move to Grow”, he is encouraging us to keep looking and asking people to join the organization. I too encourage you to invite friends and neighbors to come to a meeting and see what we are all about.  The more we are, the easier the work will be for us all.

I am looking forward to being your RC again this year too.  Please don’t hesitate to call me if you should need my help. 

Lion Ron Langlois

President and Region Chair 47

Membership Ideas

• Never underestimate the power of public relations. Be sure to publicize your club's activities.

• Have an "Invite a Friend" night during one of your club's meetings.

• Hold a membership open house.

• Encourage input from your members regarding your club's service activities.

• Don't let activities and fundraisers become stale.

• Show your pride.

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