The Presidents Message

President, Maureen Jensen wishes to welcome you to our web page. Thank you for visiting. If you have time, please join us at one of our fundraisers or meetings. Thank you.

LIONS OFFICERS WELCOME IN A NEW YEAR OF SERVICE

The Marquette Lions Club has elected new officers for the 2010-2011 year.                                  
Left to right; Treasurer, Jill Krah; Secretary, Joe Baczkowski; 1st Vice President, Bill Davie; President,  Maureen Jensen; 3rd Vice President, Melissa Wilson; 2nd Vice President, Lin Dembowski; Past President Deborah Bengry.

Summer Events June –August

Lions Picnic steak fry at the Stone Quarry, July 26th 
Summers are usually a slow time for Lions’ activity, but this year, June thru August, were anything but.
We gave $500 dollars to the homeless shelter program, Room at the Inn. We helped Courtney Ely attend a medical forum, gave a $1000 scholar-ship to Ryan Marceau, helped a local resident get to a down state medical appointment and paid $640 for several needy people to have eye exams and glasses.

Speaking of glasses, we shipped 2000 used pair to a receiving center that will test, grade, repair and reuse them in other countries.

Some of our members attended events honoring the work Lions have done including Lions Day at Teaching Family Homes and at Bay Cliff.
We also had a table at the Blue Berry Festival to inform everyone about our many activities. In response we received $180 in donations to keep up the good work.
One Summer tradition is a club picnic we share with the Chocolay Lions. This year it was hosted by Lion Bill Davie on the deck by the stone quarry pond off Division.
Our Summer activities ended August 21 with the annual Rummage Sale. We had a moving van loaded with many quality donated items, from sofas and chairs to exercise equipment and brand name bicycles. The event was a success, raising more than $1100 even in the drizzling rain.

Events Dates and Fundraisers

September 17th-19th Candy Days-Wal-mart

September 20th   -   First General Meeting     Landmark-Sky Room 6:30pm

September 23rd-25th US/Canada Lions Leadership Forum (Milwaukee)

September 27th   -  Board Meeting-Lion Joe’s

October 1st, 2nd, 3rd  -  Candy Days-Wal-Mart, 10A - 6 P

October 4th   - General Meeting Landmark-Board Room

October 16th    - PDG Wojakowski's Appreciation Dinner

October 18th     - General Meeting Landmark-Sky Room

October 25th - Board Meeting-Lion Joe’s   &  Work Session/Eye Glass Sorting

November 1st   -  General Meeting Landmark-Board Room

November 15th  - General Meeting Landmark-Sky Room

December 6th    - Lions Christmas Party (to be finalized)

Featured Video

These photo's are from Lion Melissa. Our Christmas tree was on display at Peter White Public Library. The "Blankets of Hope" are provided by our "Soldiers Angels" for use at the front battle lines on wounded soldiers being medivaced to Germany