The Lions Club of Chili has been off to a busy start this year. In late January, they again won The Battle of the Bells following the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Through the generosity of the community and being located outside of Pet Supplies Plus, the Lions Club of Chili with help from fellow Lions from Churchville and Scottsville, raised $3,222.
Since January, Lions have provided Vision Screenings for children at Pearce for Kids and Mary Cariola Center. Lions Bonnie Platt and Debbie Mancini oversaw these screenings, which resulted in numerous children being referred for further assessment by a doctor.
In February, District Governor Judy MacKnight, PID David MacKnight, Zone Chair Greg Lund and DG Elect Melanie Adams were guests at a meeting. During that meeting, DG MacKnight inducted Ken Schnabel as the Chili Lions’ newest member. In addition, Lion Keri Neathawk was surprised with the presentation of the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award.
Pictured are (l-r) President Mike Donner, Sponsor Keri Neathawk, New Lion Ken Schnabel, and District Governor Judy MacKnight.
The Lions Club of Chili will be partnering with the Chili Public Library for upcoming programs. On Monday, April 24, there will be a presentation on Pruning. In addition, the Lions recently presented the library with a check for $250 for start-up costs for a Seed Library.
Pictured are (l-r) Assistant Library Director Jennifer Lowden, Library Director Jeff Baker, Lion President Mike Donner, and Lion Vice President Karen McCloskey.
Those interested in supporting the Chili community may want to consider joining the Lions Club of Chili. For more information, contact Membership Chair, Lion Bert at https://bertmaggio@frontiernet.net.
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