Rock Hill Lions Club P. O. Box 265 Rock Hill, SC Visit us on the web at DECEMBER 2014 UPCOMING DATES

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1 Rock Hill Lions Club P. O. Box 265 Rock Hill, SC Visit us on the web at OFFICERS PDG Jim McKown, President Cynthia Bottomley, Vice President & Newsletter Editor Gary Bottomley, Sec./Treasurer Richard Sealy, Membership Tim Hyatt, Tail Twister Ric Jenkins, Lion Tamer DECEMBER 2014 UPCOMING DATES DECEMBER 11 - Rock Hill Lions Christmas Party and gift exchange - Pier 51, Mt. Gallant Road at 7:00 pm. Please remember to bring a $10 wrapped gift. DECEMBER 19 - Federation of the Blind Christmas Party, Red Cross Building, Rock Hill at 7:00 pm. Pot Luck, please bring a dish to share.

2 Rock Hill Lions Club Regular Meeting November 13, 2014 PRESENT: Guests: DG Rick Pressly 1stVDG David Dority and wife Lion Claudia Lions Anna and Jim McKown Lions Cindy and Gary Bottomley Lion Lenora Robertson Lion Anne Rainey Lion Ric Jenkins Lion Tim Hyatt Kathleen Palidoro The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. The guests were introduced and welcomed by President Lion Jim. Lions Elaine and Richard were not on time but Lion Anna read a funny poem and took care of the blessing and the pledge to our Flag. They all then proceeded to get their supper and the late arrivals got there in time to enjoy the fellowship around the table. While we finished up our meal Lion Jim discussed several items of business with our club members. He reminded us of the need to send our donation to the Lions Foundation. Lion Richard made the motion to send $1,000. It was seconded and the motion passed. We then talked about our Christmas party. It will be at Pier 51 this year starting at 7:00 pm. Our regular meeting is December 11 so Lion Cindy said that she would ask for our reservation on that day. We decided to bring a $10.00 gift to have our gift exchange. Also some food items to fill a basket for a needy person for Christmas. We also verified that Lion Lenora is going to be able to get the Federation of the Blind folks that can ride on our Lion's float in the Christmas Parade. Our theme this year is Rock Hill Lions Club supports the Federation of the Blind. Lion Gary and Lion Richard will take care of making the trailer safe for them to ride on. We did talk about the early arrival time and hope that won t be a hardship for the riders. The parade is December 5, at 6:30. We were so happy that DG Lion Rick could induct our newest member, Lion Kathleen. He called her forward and proceeded. Since the room was small, he had her to just close her eyes as he explained that darkness is what the blind can see. He then talked about what it means to be a Lion and what a wonderful organization that she is now a part of. Thank you DG Lion Rick for that special time. The program was then turned over to DG Lion Rick for his presentation. He had a CD with the song for the International President s theme, Strengthen the Pride. He played the CD so we could sing along. He wanted to be sure that we all knew the theme as he emphasized what a pride is. He then went through the song to tell us what the International President would like to accomplish this year. Beginning with more service work, more involvement by members, encouragement to build up Lions Clubs, giving and training others to lead. Of course we always need to work on membership. He encouraged us to contact schools in Rock Hill to make arrangements for checking the children attending with the cameras that the Lions in our state have purchased. He offered his help and River Hills offered their help in providing the cameras and both offered their assistance. We were happy that Lion Cindy received her Franklin Mason award. A club member is recognized for their service when a contribution is made to South Carolina Lions Foundation. Congratulations. Then DG Lion Rick had some extra certificates to award. Lion Lenora for her work with the Federation of the Blind and Rocky Bottom

3 Camp, Lion Tim for being the sponsor for our new Lion, Lion Kathleen for being that person and Lion Richard for being a member since September 1978 and Lion Gary has been a member since May 1977 received one too. Congratulations to all on good work done. Sustaining member pins went to Lions Gary and Cindy and Lions Anna and Jim. After reminding the members that we don t have a board meeting this month because of Thanksgiving and thanking our guests for coming, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00. Respectfully Submitted, Lion Elaine Sealy ********************* Lions Clubs - Ready to Help, Worldwide Whenever a Lions Club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get getter. That's because we help where help is needed - in our own communities and around the world - with unmatched integrity and energy. Lions - The World's Largest Service Club Organization Our 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members in 209 countries and geographic areas make us the world's largest service club organization. We're also one of the most effective. Our members do whatever is needed to help their local communities. Everywhere we work, we make friends, with children who need eyeglasses, with seniors who don't have enough to eat and with people we may never meet. Lions Serve South Carolina - Be Proud! DG Rick Pressly inducting Lion Kathleen Palidoro into the Rock Hill Lions Club - Congratulations Lion Kathleen! Some statistics to consider when donating to Lions: Statewide : 95 eye surgeries $687, value - Lion's cost after negotiation: $106, Statewide: 99 Hearing Aids provided. $174, value - Lion's cost after negotiation: $82, Mobile Screening Unit: 8,335 Health screenings across the state - most at local schools ensuring that students have healthy eyes and hearing to succeed in school. $584,850 value - Lion's cost after negotiation: $97, TOTAL SAVINGS: $1,010, Lion Cynthia Bottomley presented the Dr. Franklin Mason Award from DG Rick Pressly - Congratulations Lion Cynthia! Thank you for supporting your local Lions -- every dollar you give becomes Five Dollars in Services!

4 LIONS BROOMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY ROCK HILL LION MEMBER AND AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Mitchell s Barber Shop 2101 Mt. Gallant Road Rock Hill, SC Animal Supply House 1025 N. Anderson Road Rock Hill, SC J. H. Hourihan, D.M.D. 201 Church Street Clover, SC ROCK HILL LIONS EYEGLASS RECYCLE CONTAINERS ARE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1. Jackson s Cafeteria, Wedgewood Plaza, Herlong & Heckle 2. Dr. Brian Colletto, Optometrist, 356 Oakland Avenue 3. Rock Hill Eye Center, 1565 Ebenezer Road 4. Central Carolina Ear, Nose, Throat & Audiology Center, 1565 Ebenezer Road 5. America s Best, Galleria Mall 6. York County Library, 138 E. Black Street 7. Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Avenue 8. Wal-Mart Optical, Newport, SC 9. Wal-Mart Optical, Galleria Mall 10. YMCA, 402 Charlotte Avenue 11. Mt. Hebron Baptist Church 262 Neely Store Rd.

5 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Keith D. Veltri Allstate Insurance Company 2013 Ebenezer Road Fax Animal Supply House Jeff Culp, Owner 1025 N. Anderson Road Scott Hendrix Good Motor Company 80 N. Anderson Road D. Bradley Jordan Jordan & Dunn, LLC 546 East Main Street Rock Hill, SC Rock Hill Eye Center Bryan K. Anderson, M.D Ebenezer Road W. Hwy. 160, Ste. 110 Fort Mill, SC Rock Hill Eye Center Gary Stone Licensed Optician 1565 Ebenezer Road W. Hwy. 160, Ste. 110 Fort Mill, SC R. J. Enterprises Richard L. Jenkins Sunbelt Snacks & Cereals Little Debbie Snacks Greene Funeral Home 2133 Ebenezer Road Dr. Brian E. Colletto Optometrist 356 Oakland Avenue Longs Cleaners-Launderers 1764 Herlong Village Drive Celanese Rd., Northwoods Square A.B. Poe & Co. Farmers Exchange 322 S. Cherry Road

6 Jackson s Cafeteria Corporate Office Gastonia Rock Hill - Shelby 1735 Heckle Blvd. Williams & Fudge Gary Williams, CEO 300 Chatham Avenue Rock Hill, SC MJS Family Eyecare Dr. Sakesha Yolonda Caston 4875 Old York Road Fax: SoundAdvice Hearing Center John B. Davis BC-HIS 1700 First Baxter Crossing Suite 103 Fort Mill, SC