April 2010 * VOLUME 36 * NUMBER 10

District Governor Celeste Ricupero Building A New Foundation

Fellow Lions: I hope that the Lions that attended the District Cabinet Meeting on March 7th at the Wolfeboro Inn enjoyed it as much as I did. The attendance was at 103 and the weather was perfect for the ride. On Saturday May 1st the New Hampshire Leadership Forum will be take place in Concord at the Fire Department Academy. All Lions are encouraged to attend. PDG Stan has put together interesting classes for all. Spring Convention is May 7-8-9 at the Ashworth in Hampton Beach, NH. PCC Ellie as always has been working hard to be sure we have an enjoyable weekend. On Friday evening join us for our Country Western night with a live band and lots of fun for all. Wear your jeans, cowboy hat, and boots. Our guests for the weekend will be International Director Debra Wasserman and Spouse Lion Steven. Secretaries Please get the PU101s in to Lions International Before May 15th. This report is very important. Also send a copy to DG Celeste, VDG Bill, CST Marilyn, and Fred Plett.

Happy Easter to you and yours DG Celeste dgceleste@hotmail.com Volunteers are not paid Not because they are worthless. But because they are priceless

Attention all Club Presidents and Secretaries

Our Spring Convention is coming fast as is the Memorial Service for our fellow Deceased Lions. It is very important that I have the names and a short Biography on any Lion that has passed in your club between April 2009 and Present. If they were not honored at our last convention we should honor them this year. Please get the info to me ASAP!!! dgceleste@hotmail.com

A listing of Region and Zone Chairs can be found in your District Directory or on the District 44-H website: http://www.district44h.nhlions.org/cabinet.htm

Region and Zone Chair Listing

Fellow Lions in District 44-H:

DG Celeste and VDG Bill along with MERL Chair PCC Mike Baillargeon have worked very hard this year to get our District back on track. As your Area Coordinator for the Global Membership Team I am tired of hearing from other Constitutional Areas about how they are growing and North America is dying. If the trend continues in a few short years they will make their move again to place LCI Headquarters overseas -we don't want that -- we can't let it happen. As your GMT Leader I've started a campaign in my Districts in New England, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia ---

Apr 17, 2010 DG Celeste Homecoming - Nashua Radisson Apr 17, 2010 Hudson Nottingham West Psychic Fair May 1 2010 MD Leadership Forum May 7 - 9 2010 Dist 44-H Spring Convention May 14-16 Dist 44-N Spring Convention, Keene Jun 12 - Opening Eyes for Special Olympics (see page 5) Jun 28 Jul 3 Lions International Convention Sydney Australia July 17 Lions Twin State Soccer Games July 21 - Lions Day at the Ballpark July 28 - Dist. 44-H Pre-Cabinet Meeting Sep 23, 24, 25 USA/Canada Forum

Get ONE for United States!

In these final months of this Lions year -- let's show DG Celeste, VDG Bill and PCC Mike how much we appreciate their tireless efforts and gets ONE new member between now and June! If each of YOU get ONE our District will have a PLUS in Membership come June 30th! PLEASE ASK YOUR SPOUSE -- YOUR KIDS -- YOUR CO-WORKERS to JOIN NOW! What better gift to give DG Celeste for her homecoming! The same holds true for DG Don, VDG Lucille and MERL Chair Forrest!

DISTRICT GOVERNOR (DG) Celeste Ricupero PO BOX 662 Hudson, NH 03051 Res. (603) 521-7757 Cell: (603) 321-0737 dgceleste@hotmail.com VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR (VDG) Bill Brown (Rebecca) 30 Gertrude Rd. Windham, NH 03087 Res. (603) 432-9419 Wrbrown_99@yahoo.com CABINET-SECRETARY-TREASURER (CST) Marilyn Vaccaro (Jerry) 74 Chase Rd. Londonderry, NH 03053 Res: (603) 437-1408 jvac1408@comcast.net NEWSLETTER EDITOR Deedee Latulippe (PCC Roger) 136 Lowell Rd. Hudson, NH 03051 Cell: (603) 566-0691 liondeedee@comcast.net

"Thank you"
PID Ed Lecius GMT Area Leader

Membership Extension Retention Leadership

The District 44-H M.E.R.L. team is ready to visit any club that would like to begin building up membership. Please call or E-Mail: PCC Mike Baillargeon E-Mail: kebail@comcast.net Res: 603-778-8496 VDG Bill Brown E-Mail: wrbrown_99@yahoo.com Res: 603-432-9419 PDG Stanley Brothers E-Mail: snbdb@hotmail.com Res: 603-539-4522

THE CLUB BULLETIN & NEWSLETTERS

The Club Bulletins & Newsletters for the 2009-2010 contest should be E-mailed each month to: Lori Chandler E: lchristman@aol.com and Sheryl Baker E: sherylb312@yahoo.com
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CLUB ACTIVITIES

CLUB
Region 1 Auburn

ACTIVITY

District 44-H Clubs please send us your key activities to be posted here.

Region 1 meeting was held 17-Mar-2010 with a theme of St. Patricks Day. Lion Linda and her guide dog Ruby were the guest speakers. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Auburn Village School, we will host the School Spring Fling Fundraiser dance. We will have Open Bar, Van Service, Great Food and Mama Kicks as the band! Tickets will be available soon! The Hudson Lions Club monthly bingo will be held on Apr 10 at the Kiwanis Hall on Melendy Rd in Hudson. All are invited to play and join in the fun. Inducted Roland and Doris Bourassa as new members sponsored by Sue Jones. Bought a full page ad in the Alvirne High School Friends of Music Book 17 members visited the Nashua Club on March 8. 8 members attended the Zone 1A Region meeting on March 17 Purchased a half page ad in the Twin State Soccer book Psychic Fair, April 17, 2010, 9AM-3 PM, Hudson Community Center, Lions Ave, Hudson, NH 03051. Call Wanda at 883-6593 for more info or directions.

Hudson

Hudson Nottingham West Litchfield

3 members attended cabinet meeting Planning Almost Summer BBQ 15-May-2010 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at GMS Rte 3A Sponsored Girls Softball Team. Scholarship applications distributed to the schools. Had 5 members attend Cabinet Meeting Had 3 members attend Eye Ball Launched new E-Newsletter Had 4 members attend NELC Melvin Jones dinner Held Annual Green Auction with Lions from Hudson & Salem Attended Region & Zone Meetings Chamber of Commerce business after hours at the new high school on March 18. Spoke to public about Lions and what we are and do. We had a table at the election on March 9. We informed the public about our up coming events. Members attended both cabinet meetings.

Nashua

Windham

DISTRICT 44-H REGION 1 MEETING

The Region 1 meeting was held 17-Mar-2010 with a St. Patricks Day theme. There was corn beef, cabbage and green beer by the pitcher. The region members from Chester, Hudson, Hudson Nottingham West, Litchfield, Nashua and Salem were dressed in their finest greens for this festive occasion. The guest speaker, Lion Linda Piekarski arrived with PCC Peter de Moya and her 3 year old companion guide dog Ruby. Linda told her story of how she and Ruby came together and provided some insight to guide dog etiquette. Lion Linda tells a fascinating story and clubs are encouraged to invite Lion Linda and Ruby to visit. Please contact Lion Peter de Moya at E-Mail: pvdemoya@myfairpoint.net or Tel: 603.357.3749 to schedule.
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NOTES FROM VDG BILL BROWN

Again our membership team has been busy. Four teams canvassed Dover on February 20th. Membership Chair PCC Mike has held a couple of meetings in Dover that were a little disappointing due to the small turn out of potential Dover Lions. PCC Mike said he is not giving up and will continue working to get members for the Dover area. I would be remiss if I did not recognize Region II Chair Karen Baillargeon for her work with letters and calls. In the meantime seven members were inducted in the Portsmouth Lions as a result of the MERL teams membership drive on January 16th. At a Zone 3A meeting in Loudon on March 16th I had the pleasure of inducting our newest Loudon Lion Barbara Cannon. Congratulations Barbara and welcome. I also was able to provide a talk on membership for the approximately 25 people in attendance. There are still three months left in this Lions year and our membership team is available for speaking at your club/zone meetings. Cabinet meetings in 44H and 44N are history and it is now on to both District Governors Homecomings and Spring Conventions. Until next month I am: Yours in Lionism, VDG Bill Brown Wrbrown_99@yahoo

NOTES FROM CST MARILYN VACCARO

Dues bills for 2nd half of the year have been sent. Spring Convention is May 6,7, and 8. Reservation form is online. Send it in early! Club Secretarys please remember to do your monthly membership reports online. They must be done by the 30th of every month. Remember to report even if there is no activity. We would like to end the year with all reports up to date. PU101 forms are due May 15, 2010.

CST Marilyn Vaccaro E-Mail: jvac1408@comcast.net 74 Chase Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053 603-437-1408

Thats all folks!

NOTES FROM MCC FORREST POWERS

As we spring into the month of April, there are many things still on our plate need to be taken care of. It seems as though the year no sooner began and we are already electing next years officers. Welcome to the new Franklin Area Lions Club. Charter night will be on June 12, 2010. I certainly hope as many Lions that can, will attend their celebration. Look for more detailed information elsewhere in your newsletter . Congratulations to Carrie Hinkle of the Hudson Lions for her submission to the photo contest. It has been forwarded on to Lions International for judging. Those that are attending the International Convention in Sydney, Australia should make an effort to view the photos and vote. As a leader of your club, membership starts with you. Move to grow in numbers, in visibility, and in service. Dont forget the FUN we have in doing what we do. We serve. Moving to grow with you, Forrest Powers, MCC

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE BIRD

The purple finch became the official New Hampshire state bird in 1957. Rep. Robert Manahan sponsored the bill against opposition by Rep. Doris Spollett for the New Hampshire hen. With the support of the NH Audubon Society, the NH Federation of Garden Clubs and the State Federation of Womens Clubs, the bill quickly passed and was signed into law by Gov. Lane Dwinell on April 25. Adult finches have a short forked brown tail and brown wings. They are about four inches in length and weigh approximately 1.2 ounces. The males are raspberry red on the head, breast, back and rump, while females have light brown upperparts and white under parts with brown streaks throughout. Males backs are streaked and females have a white line on the face above the eye. Though the purple finch population has declined sharply in the East, it is still considered of least concern in the conservation status. They forage in trees and bushes and sometimes on the ground. They mainly eat seed, berries and insects. Purple finches are fond of sunflower seed, millet and thistle.

Stay healthy and

Go Green! Lion Toni Olden

OPENING EYES FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

District 44-H LCIF Chair

The Opening Eyes for Special Olympics will be held on 12-Jun-2010 at UNH Durham, NH. This event tests the eyes of the special Olympians and provides eyeglasses for those that need them. Most of the athletes who require glasses receive them at the event. Last year 55 pairs of regular eyewear, 19 pairs of sportswear and 77 pairs of sunglasses were provided. Volunteers are needed for this year. If interested contact John Deschenes Tel: 603-888-3911 or Email: lJdeschenes@myfairpoint.net
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PCC Roger Latulippe, president of the Hudson Lions Club, has been appointed LCIF Chair for NH District 44-H. Roger will be visiting all clubs in the near future.

LIONS CAMP PRIDE

We are currently planning our 2010 summer. The groups from last year are coming back again this year. Our last year staff will be returning. The camp is looking for a maintenance man to work at the camp this summer. If anyone is interested or knows anyone in the New Durham area please forward his or her name to me. We are looking to have a successful summer again this year. The BOD have formed new committees to work on New Groups, Maintenance, Fundraising and Long Range planning, along with a few other committees. If any Lions would like to help, Please contact me at 329-5603. As Promised, Camp Pride Financial Accounts were audited by the district with a report presented at the March 44 H cabinet meeting in Wolfeboro, stating all accounts are in order with no issues to report. A year-end financial report was also presented the cabinet meeting, copies are being sent to club president that were not present at the meeting. After all receipts for the year (camper fees, fundraising & donations) and expenses (campers and major repairs/improvements) the camp funds were down less the $2,000 for the year. This is explained in detail the year-end report. Again, the BOD and I must thank each individual and clubs that supports Camp Pride President Sam Longbook www.camppride.nhlions.org

MOULTONBOROUGH LIONS CLUB UPDATE

PDG Stanley Brothers and sponsor Lion Joe Keegan welcome newly inducted Lion member Don Trudeau into the Moultonborough Lions Club.

Doug & Laura Whitley impress Moultonborough Lions Club members with truly spectacular pictures taken on their 22 day trip throughout South Africa.

GOT YARN ?
A sincere thank-you goes out to everyone who donated yarn for a blind Vision Weekend participant over the past year. I delivered many bags of yarn to Heidi and shes been knitting for months with your generous donations. But as of early December she has run out of yarn and would appreciate any left over yarn you may have. If you have any skeins of yarn that you would like to donate, I will gladly make arrangements to pick it up and deliver it to her. Thank You ! PDG Terri McGrew terrimcgrew@charter.net Tel: 603-673-2322

NH LIONS ~ VISION 2010 CONDO RAFFLE

To Benefit Annual Recreational Weekend for the Blind ONE WEEK VACATION CONDO RENTAL Overlooking Paugus Bay (minutes from the Wiers Valued at $1,500) Available Rental Dates: May 30, 2010 - June 5, 2010 or October 2, 2010 - October 9, 2010 Donation: $10.00 Make checks payable to: Vision 2010 Drawing held at Vision 2010 ~ April 24, 2010 (You need not be present to win) For tickets ~ please contact Terri McGrew at terrimcgrew@charter.net or at 603-673-2322 6

LONDONDERRY LIONS 100% ENDORSEMENT

At the March cabinet meeting, the Londonderry Lions gave 100% endorsement to District 44-H Candidate for 2nd VDG Frank Holdsworth 2010 - 2011

THE HUDSON LIONS CLUB 100% ENDORSEMENT TO DISTRICT 44H CANDIDATE FOR VDG ZC DEEDEE LATULIPPE 2010 - 2011

SPRING CONVENTION HOSPITALITY ROOM

At Spring Convention there will be one Hospitality Room hosted by The Hudson Lions Club for their candidate 1st Vice District Governor Deedee Latulippe and hosted by the Londonderry Lions Club for their candidate for 2nd Vice District Governor Frank Holdsworth. Food donations of appetizers, crackers and cheese, chips and dips, peanuts, shrimp cocktail, finger foods, or any food items that go with drinks are appreciated. Brownies, cookies and anything that is ready to serve. Please contact the Hospitality Room Chair CST Marilyn Vaccaro and let her know what you or your club will donate. Email: jvac@1408@comcast.net Phone: 437.1408 Thank You Our prayers and condolences go out to their families Wakefield Rita Belanger Lafayette Lions Club John P. Lefavour Milford Lioness Club Ebon Weiss

Citizenship & Patriotism Contest NH Lions Multiple District 44 ......................................................... For: New Hampshire Middle School Students in Grades 5 through 8

Attention Lions of 44, the year is getting shorter-- lets have some ......................................................... screenings. For: New Hampshire Middle School Students in Grades 5 through 8 Theme: The American Flag I am working with one of our eye Drs. to see if we can improve The Essay: 300 words or less (minimum of 100 words). Essay may be our screenings. This will take some time, but should be ready for typed or hand written (if hand written the essay must be legible and written in ink). List sources and references used in the essay. the start of a new Lions year. Criteria: Essays will be judged on originality, creativity and facts. Time of Contest: February 1, 2010 to April 16, 2010 Remember, make checks to H.S.B.-O.K.S., and mail with EACH SCHOOL TO DETERMINE THE WINNING ESSAY IN EACH GRADE screenings. Also fill out SCREENING COVER WORK SHEET and also include the work sheet with submission. This PLEASE SUBMIT ONE ESSAY PER CLASS informs me on who to call with questions. POSTMARKED BY 4/16/10 TO: Thank you Lions for what you do. Any questions- please call or e-mail Sandy Hill o.k.s. coord. 45 Whitten Rd. Milford ,N.H. 03055 Tel: 603-673-8075 E: sandrahill42@comcast.net
PDG Joe Caouette PO Box 8 Rollinsford, NH 03869 (Tel: 603-742-8721) or: Joan Lynch 3 Greenfield Drive Somersworth, NH 03878 (Tel: 603-742-0271)

Citizenship & Patriotism Contest NH Lions Multiple District 44

Awards as follows: NH Lions District 44N NH Lions District 44H 1st Place in each grade level (5th through 8th grade) within each district will receive a certificate and medal and also qualify for the Multiple District contest and the following awards:

NH Lions Multiple District 44 1st Place 5th through 8th grade $100.00 Each

CLUB SECRETARIES
When club elections are finalized, please go to LCI website and complete form PU101 with the new slate of officers. The PU101 must be completed by 15-May-2010 and copies must be sent to DG Celeste Ricupero and VDG Bill Brown. In addition to the completing the PU101, please send your club officer and any meeting updates for the MD-44 Directory to Fred Plett email: frplett@gmail.com

SO YOU WANT TO START A LEO CLUB?

Lions Youth Services has the packets in stock to start you on your way. These are the same packets that LCI sends you, we just asked for some to have here in NH. We also add a little extra help in each one (and no, none of us fit in the envelope but we are available anytime to help online, in person or in a phone call.) Please contact Linda Ribolini if you would like a packet or just to ask questions. Linda Ribolini Tel: 424-1901, E-Mail: riblet51@yahoo.com

WELCOME NEW LIONS

Membership: July report: 1146 New: 73 Transfers: 6 Reinstated: 1 Dropped: 135 Total: 1091 District Goal: 1250
Hampton Area Heather Berard Portsmouth Katherine Corradi Gary Gletow Charlotte Hubbard Caitlin McConn Bradford Sweet Rye Connie Abell Salem Betty Gay

DATE: Saturday April 17, 2010 TIME: 6:00pm Cocktails and 7:00pm Dinner PLACE: Hotel Radisson, 11 Tara Blvd, Nashua, NH Cost: $35.00 per personTable of 8 or 10 may be reserved
DG CELESTE HOMECOMING RESERVATION FORM Please make checks payable to Hudson Lions Club Mail Form with Check to ZC Deedee Latulippe136 Lowell RdHudson, NH 03051

DEADLINE FOR TICKETS IS APRIL 5

NAME:________________________________________________ CLUB:____________________________PHONE:_______________ EMAIL:_______________________ NUMBER OF TICKETS______ AMT ENCLOSED_____________ If reserving a table number of people______________ Lasagna Chicken Vegetarian Choice of Meal: Beef (Write the number of each meal you order)
Room Rate for those who plan to stay overnight: $99.00 plus tax Make your room reservation by April 2nd directly with the Radisson HotelNashua, NH 03062 (603) 888-9970

We invite you to say something about DG Celeste If you would like to do so, please write your name below
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LIONS MULTIPLE DISTRICT 44 LEADERSHIP FORUM

NH FIRE ACADEMY, SMOKEY BEAR BLVD, RT 106 CONCORD NH

Date: 1-MAY-2010
8:00 AM - Registration 8:45 AM - Opening class room assignments 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Sight & Hearing; Lions Eye Clinic; Vision 2010; Twin State Soccer 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Club President; Club Secretary 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Zone/Region Chair; MERL; Tail Twisting 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Treasurer/501c3 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - How to run a great meeting - This will cover topics as: How to run a great meeting, Public Speaking Fundamentals, Parliamentary Procedures, Components of a successful meeting and Communicating to members. 12:00 PM -1:00 PM -Lunch/ Raffle 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM -Leo Club Information---Publicity 2:00PM- Adjourn

Cost: Leadership Forum only $ 5.50pp; Leadership Forum with Lunch $11.00pp
Directions: From From From From the the the the North - Rte 93 South to Exit 15 Rte 393 east South - Rte 93 North to Exit 15 Rte 393 east East - Rte 101 to Rte 93 North to Exit 15 Rte 393 east West - Rte 89 South to 93 North to Exit 15 Rte 393 east

From Rte 393 East, take Exit 3, onto Rte 106 South , 106 South to Smokey Bear Bld., this is on your left, blue sign, (on your right is the case equipment sign) take this left, follow all the way down into a parking lot, the fire academy is in the Richard Flynn building.

Reservations Mailed To: PDG STANLEY BROTHERS, PO BOX 148, WEST OSSIPEE NH 03890 Telephone 603-848-5980 E-mail snbdb@hotmail.com

----------Cut----------Cut----------Cut----------Cut----------Cut---------RESERVATION CUT-OFF APRIL 16, 2010

Please make checks payable to: LIONS DISTRICT 44 PAST and PRESENT DISTRICT GOVERNORS
NAME _______________________ CLUB _______________ CLASS ____________ LUNCH __________ NAME _______________________ CLUB _______________ CLASS ____________ LUNCH __________ NAME _______________________ CLUB _______________ CLASS ____________ LUNCH __________ NAME _______________________ CLUB _______________ CLASS ____________ LUNCH __________ NAME _______________________ CLUB _______________ CLASS ____________ LUNCH __________ Cost: Leadership Forum only $ 5.50pp; Leadership Forum with lunch $11.00pp Check or Cash Total Amount: _________________________

Class Abbreviations:

(1) Club President, (2) Club Secretary, (3) Zone/Region Chair, (4) Treasurer, 501c3, (5) Tail Twisting, (6) MERL, (7) How To Run A Great Meeting, (8) Leo Club, (9) Publicity

Lunch: (T) Turkey, (H) Ham , (R )Roast Beef, (V) Vegetarian 10

36th ANNUAL DISTRICT 44-H SPRING CONVENTION

ASHWORTH BY THE SEA 295 OCEAN BOULEVARD, HAMPTON BEACH, NH MAY 07- 09, 2010

International Guests: International Director Debra and Stephen Wasserman from Faribault, Minnesota
Lion #1___________________________________________________Club__________________________ Lion #2/guest _____________________________________________Club___________________________ Home Tel. #_______________________________e:mail __________________________________________

*** Convention fee included in all meal packages*** Plan Meals and Registration # of persons Total Cost

A B C D

Fri. banquet & entertainment, Sat. night banquet & hors doeuvres

_______ @ $66.00___________

Friday banquet (Captains Buffet) & entertainment___________________________ @ $ 31.00___________ Sat. night banquet & hors doeuvres Convention fee (meetings only - no meals) ______________________________@ $ 35.00___________ @ $ 5.00___________ Total Amount Due $_________

Please make meal choices for Saturday Night Banquet: * Baked Stuffed Haddock w/lobster sauce * Roast Sirloin of Beef Au Jus

# __________ #___________

Saturday and Sunday Breakfast and Saturday lunch will be on your own. There is a restaurant at the hotel. Please note any special dietary needs _________________________________________________________________ Deadline for meal reservations is April 23, 2010. Hotel Reservation: Lions Convention Room rate: single or double $99.00/night plus tax Triple $119.00/night plus tax Quad $ 139.00/night plus tax Call the Ashworth @ 1-800-345-6736 and identify yourself as part of the group of NH Lions Spring Convention. All reservations must be made by Friday, April 10 for the special rate. You will pay the hotel direct for your room. Make checks for banquets payable to: Send check for meals and registrations to: Lions District 44-H Convention Fund PCC Ellie Johnson Convention Chairman 6 Penn Lane Exeter, NH 03833 Tel. 603-772-5775 E:mail ellie.cecil@comcast.net
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Diabetes Awareness
How much exercise do the experts say I need?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest how much activity Americans should do. Keep in mind they are goals, not the place to start. People with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or the general adult public should aim for a minimum of 30 minutes most days. Walking, gardening, doing yard work, swimming, or cleaning house will all work to meet this goal. Anything that increases your heart rate and causes you to break a light sweat. Children and teens should aim for at least 60 minutes most days.

In addition, the Diabetes Prevention Programa large study done in people with pre-diabetesshowed that 150 minutes of physical activity a week (30 minutes, five times a week) helped prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. In this study, people also lost 10 to 20 pounds by making changes in their eating habits. Do these guidelines seem hard to fit in to your busy life? Its not easy to find the time. You wont go from zero to thirty or sixty (minutes), in a day or week. Take one step at a time. Slowly build up to your goal

HUDSON LIONS INDUCTS 6 NEW MEMBERS

On Feb 8 District Governor Celeste Ricupero inducted four new members into the Hudson Lions Club. Left to right: Lion Phil Nichols sponsored new member Jacob Pitts, Pam Pacheco with sponsor ZC Deedee Latulippe, Jerry Pacheco with sponsor PCC Roger Latulippe and Lion Susan Jones who sponsored Deb Dougal.

Then on Feb 22 District Governor Celeste Ricupero inducted an additional two new members into the Hudson Lions Club. Left to right: Roland Bourassa and his wife Doris. Daughter Susan Jones is their sponsor.

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NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION
This newsletter is E-Mailed to all District 44-H club presidents and secretaries who have e-mail addresses in the MultipleDistrict directory. Presidents and secretaries, please coordinate and forward the newsletters via E-Mail to all club members who have E-Mail accounts and make a copy available to members that to not have E-Mail. If the club president and secretary both do not have E-Mail accounts, please designate a member of your club to receive and forward the newsletter to the other club members. Send the designated persons name and E-Mail address to ZC Wayne Auger lionwayno@comcast.net

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Deadline for submitting articles to be published in the newsletter is the 20th of the Month. Articles should be E-Mailed to ZC Deedee Latulippe: liondeedee@comcast.net And ZC Wayne Auger: lionwayno@comcast.net
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THE NEW FRANKLIN AREA LIONS CLUB

VISION 2010 WEBSITE

Check out our new website:

www.blindbowlers.org Health Services Board now has a Website Site

http://www.nhlions.org/healthservice

Cordially Invites you to attend Charter Night

Saturday, June 12, 2010 At St Pauls Parish Center, 108 School Street, Franklin, NH 5:30pm Social -- 6:30pm Dinner and Induction of Charter Members RSVP with check before June 5, 2010 Buffet Dinner $30.00 per person Questions? Contact Forrest and Cheryl Powers, Tel: 603 768-3617 or CherylAPowers@aol.com Please make your check payable to: Franklin Area Lions Club Mail to: 68 Jack Wells Road Danbury, NH 03230 Club _____________________ Total enclosed $ _____________ Name of attendees _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________

EYEGLASS & HEARING AIDS COLLECTION & RECYCLING

Chairperson: Jack Helie (Dot) 108 Brentwood Rd., Exeter, NH 03833 Res: 603-772-6203 E: nhjack@comcast.net or The Hampton Area Club Donations to help with shipping costs are welcomed and may be sent to Jack or to the Hampton Club

A program of the New Hampshire Lions Multiple District 44 ~ Health Services Board
Fellow Lions, Club donations have just reached $10,000. We will be asking the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation for a check at the end of March which a contingent from the DSP committee will present to Fidelco on Saturday, April 17 in Connecticut. If your club is planning to make a donation this year please do it as quickly as possible. Funds received after April 1 will be sent to Fidelco at a later date. Lion Linda Piekarski has accepted the post of chair of the DSP committee for 2010-11. She and her guide dog, Ruby, are available as a club, Zone or Region program in April thru June. If you would like to take advantage of their talents please contact Lion Peter de Moya as soon as possible for your choice of dates. He can be reached at pvdemoya@myfairpoint.net or by phone at 357.3749.

THE NEW FRANKLIN AREA LIONS CLUB

If your Club plans to present a gift, please coordinate through Cheryl Powers to avoid duplication. Thank you for your support. The new Franklin Area Lions Club Wish List: Banner Bell Bank Gavel Podium Road Sign(s) Welcome Banner Flag set (small Lion & American) Cash GiftsAdmin. or Service

THE MONADNOCK LIONS CLUB IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH YEAR OF SERVICE.

A gala evening is being planned for June 9, 2010. Please save the date and plan to join the Monadnock Lions as we mark the year with a party at the Inn at the East Hill Farm in Jaffrey. The cost of the evening will be well below $30 per person. If you wish further information prior to receiving an invitation please contact Secretary Peter de Moya at 357.3749 or you may use our 50th anniversary email address at monadnocklions@gmail.com 14