Rock Hill Lions Club P. O. Box 265 Rock Hill, SC 29731 803-324-7377 Visit us on the web at www.rockhilllions.org 2014-2015 OFFICERS PDG Jim McKown, President 803-329-0513 Cynthia Bottomley, Vice President & Newsletter Editor 803-325-2133 Gary Bottomley, Sec./Treasurer 803-325-2133 Richard Sealy, Membership 803-366-5009 Tim Hyatt, Tail Twister 803-366-0621 Ric Jenkins, Lion Tamer 803-366-1787 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.
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
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 2013-14: 95 eye surgeries $687,004.64 value - Lion's cost after negotiation: $106,840.63 Statewide: 99 Hearing Aids provided. $174,332.84 value - Lion's cost after negotiation: $82,567.34 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: $97,403.96 TOTAL SAVINGS: $1,010,046.75 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!
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 29710 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.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Keith D. Veltri Allstate Insurance Company 2013 Ebenezer Road 803.818.2377 Fax 803.753.8438 keithveltri@allstate.com Animal Supply House Jeff Culp, Owner 1025 N. Anderson Road 803.366.2959 Scott Hendrix Good Motor Company 80 N. Anderson Road 803.328.6266 D. Bradley Jordan Jordan & Dunn, LLC 546 East Main Street Rock Hill, SC 29731 bradjordan@comporium.net 803.817.7999 Rock Hill Eye Center Bryan K. Anderson, M.D. 1565 Ebenezer Road 803.328.0168 1698 W. Hwy. 160, Ste. 110 Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.547.9510 Rock Hill Eye Center Gary Stone Licensed Optician 1565 Ebenezer Road 803.327.3111 1698 W. Hwy. 160, Ste. 110 Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.547.9523 R. J. Enterprises Richard L. Jenkins Sunbelt Snacks & Cereals Little Debbie Snacks 803.366.1787 Greene Funeral Home 2133 Ebenezer Road 803.326.2051 Dr. Brian E. Colletto Optometrist 356 Oakland Avenue 803.980.3937 Longs Cleaners-Launderers 1764 Herlong Village Drive 803.324.8665 2726 Celanese Rd., Northwoods Square 803.324.8676 A.B. Poe & Co. Farmers Exchange 322 S. Cherry Road 803.324.2925
Jackson s Cafeteria Corporate Office Gastonia Rock Hill - Shelby 1735 Heckle Blvd. Williams & Fudge Gary Williams, CEO 300 Chatham Avenue Rock Hill, SC 29731 800.849.9791 MJS Family Eyecare Dr. Sakesha Yolonda Caston 4875 Old York Road 803.327.0035 Fax: 803.327.0039 SoundAdvice Hearing Center John B. Davis BC-HIS 1700 First Baxter Crossing Suite 103 Fort Mill, SC 29708 803.547.5700