Volunteering Should Be Fun
Written by Mary Stephenson 11-3-2017
I am a firm believer that volunteering should be fun. Somehow a begrudging attitude about helping doesn’t quite fit the picture of being of service to others.
Lions Jim, Ernie, Ron, Andy, Gary and I all went to Sycamore School to have a meeting with Principal Susanna after our Thursday breakfast.
Purpose was to find out what we could do to help continue our commitment with the adoption of Sycamore School.
Riverfront Playhouse and a Volkswagen Van
Written by Mary Stephenson 10-13-2017
We had a super great time at the Riverfront Playhouse enjoying their production “Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van”.
The acting was great and we enjoyed the whimsical antics of the lovely lady throwing the garbage around between scenes!
What We Learned About Grilling!
Written by Mary Stephenson 9-28-2017
As most of our members know we found ourselves running a food booth on September 23rd and 24th, at the Northern California Shasta County Military History and Combat Vehicle Show.
I think this all started back months ago when some of us had the bright idea that we needed to find more fundraisers to generate funds for the charity. This was all prior to the Giant Flea Market. Yes, and that was very successful. Although a couple of us didn’t fair too well by a flying tent.
As for the fear of flying tents this was solved by the big massive tent that was put up beside us. They had it anchored down so well, it wasn’t going anywhere. We took advantage of the situation and tied our tent to theirs. The beer group did the same for their tent. It made me feel a whole lot better, being quite assured I wasn’t going to be a causality this time around. But still being prepared with an exit plan!
September, the Start of a New Vision Schedule
Written by Mary Stephenson 9-6-2017
As the start of a new vision screening season, we are reminded of how the Lions serve the community.
Welcomed by UPrep on September 5th gave us a new charge of energy for the three months of screening coming up. Starting with the 8th graders simplifies our tasks. They speak up and know their names…it really helps!
Lions Volunteering
Written by Mary Stephenson 8-26-2017
On August 24th Jim, Judy, Gary and I went to Sycamore School to volunteer for their “Back to School Night”.
We were glad it was an indoor affair as it was rather hot outside.
Now that we have done this routine a few times of serving in the kitchen, we took our positions behind the counter and prepared for the influx of families.
