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. Lions News & Notes .
Lions High School Seniors Award
Night –
The Seniors Award night was held on April
27th. A total of 20
students were recognized for their academic and service contribution at
Culver High School. Go to the “Photos
link” for a photo collage of the awards night. In addition, the Lion
$1,000 Scholarship was presented to the outstanding student
in academics and school participation…..Student Cassandra
Dehning also known as CJ.
She will be attending the University of Indiana in the Fall and will
be enrolled in the Honors School at Bloomington.
Lions Help Sponsor “Culver H.S.
Project –
The Lions supported the “Make-A-Wish”
project that the Culver High School Student Council initiated late last
year. The Lions contributed $1,000
toward that project.
At our March 9th meeting, the
Student Council officers and their advisor, Mrs. Tina
Stacy, made a presentation regarding the planning and the
follow-through that was needed for this very successful project. The Student Officers were Mark Maes, President; Chloe Broeker, V.P.; and Chelsey Jones, Secretary. The Lions give a “tip-of-the-hat” to
these young workers! (See “Photos”
Link)
Lions Help Sponsor “Mexican Mission
Trip” –
The Lions presented a check for $1,000 to
help support two Culver Community H.S. students on an upcoming Mission Trip
to Mexico. This trip is a work trip
(building) for a combined Academies and Culver Community High School
Team. Waverly
Neer, Academies Student, acquainted the Lions, at their
February 23rd meeting, with the particulars of the trip into
southern Mexico. The two Culver H.S.
students were present, Jessica
Hominger and Ben Newman,
and they gave their background and expectations for the trip. (See “Photos” Link)
Lions & Council of Churches
Sponsor “Chili Supper” for the Food Pantry –
The February 4th “Chili Supper” was a
smashing success! Thanks to the community support, this supper raised $1,100
for the Food Pantry. Thanks to the
CAVS and Academies for supplying the high school students that served at
the Supper.
2011 “Citizen of the Year” and
“Organization of the Year” –
The Culver Lions selected John Elliott of Culver as their 2011 Citizen of the Year. He has been one of those individuals who
constantly look for ways to help others. He has assisted untold numbers of
people and families during his 40 years in the Culver area…..A dedicated
member of Grace UCC. He was a major
factor in the recent rehab and enlargement of the Culver Food Pantry. The Lions tip their hats to…. John Elliott! (See “Photos”
Link)
The Culver Lions selected the Community Garden group as their 2011 Organization of the Year. This organization has been operating a
community garden for two years and providing fresh produce for the Culver
Food Pantry. In addition, they sell
their produce at the Culver Farmer’s Market….with all proceeds going to
support the Culver Food Pantry.
Wesley UMC provides the land for planting. Grace UCC members imitated the idea and
have provided most of the labor in maintaining the Garden. The four key members of this group: Barb Quivey, Corey Barnes, Connie Richie and Edna Mae
Craft accepted the award on behalf of the Community Garden
Group.
The Lions tip their hats to this
outstanding and industrious group of “Doers for Others”!
(See “Photos” Link)
Thanksgiving Poem
by
Lion Vickie Dearth
Thanksgiving is a word
that once a year is often heard.
Starts when we’re little, thinking small,
give thanks for food and your new ball.
We really don’t quite grasp the meaning
just that towards gratitude you’re leaning.
As we grow, the meaning clears –
. . . for pie and punkins,
turkey ears - - no wait,
that’s corn and bread and stuff.
We eat way more than just enough,
but then they say “But Wait! There’s more:
People
to be grateful for:
Our
Veterans – former and “du-jour”
Our
present soldiers, rich and poor
Our
ancestors and those who live
(who, Christmas gifts quite soon will give.)
So, we give thanks and serve and serve –
We know we’ve more than we deserve –
. . . we’re warm, well-fed, and pretty happy,
on
to Thanksgiving – make it snappy.
Appreciate what all you’ve got
. . . remember to help those who have not
And while we’re listing things we “lub”
. . . let’s not forget our Lions Club!!
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