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Greater Ashland Lions Club

Aug 02, 2021 10:16AM ● By Chuck Tashjian
Congratulations Lion Nicole Dwyer on being this years Greater Ashland Lions Lion Of The Year, presented by President Lion Mary Pimentel on June 5, 2021 at the Corner spot at our general club meeting.
 On June 22, 2021 Irene Richards was inducted as a new Lion to the Greater Ashland Lions Club by Past District Governor 33-K Doreen Martel, congratulations Lion Irene and Welcome.
Duck Slide Race
Yes! The Ducks are ready for their yearly swim down the Waterslide on Aug. 20, at 5p.m at the Corner Spot. Come join the event (tickets are still available) proceeds benefit local High School scholarships and Community projects. Contact Lion Cheryl 508-881-7056.
Peace Poster
Lions Clubs International Annual Peace Poster will take place again this year upon the return to school, for students ages 11-13, it’s never too early to think about what you may want to capture on paper before school starts. While overcoming new challenges created by an unprecedented global pandemic, we’re celebrating the things that keep us connected to each other, to our communities, all together around the world.  The topic this year is “We are All Connected” for more info. Contact Lion Jan 508-881-3910.
Youth Speech Contest
Students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 are eligible to compete in the Mass. Lions Youth Speech Competition.  Our Youth Speech Completion provides an opportunity for students to speak publicly and freely on a designated topic of general interest.  The topic this year is “Why Is Accountability Important” for information contact Lion Patti 508-881-2034
Date to Remember
Greater Ashland Lions Porchetta, Oct. 14, at Marconi’s at the Ashland VFW Hall
Accepting reservations Now. Contact Lion Ellie 508-875-4513.
Recycling eyeglasses 
The Greater Ashland continue to recycle Used Eyeglasses Prescription and non-prescription, collecting metal tabs from soda, pet food and soup products and coupons for education that appear on many cereal and paper products. Call Lion Ellie 508-875-4513.
Join us
Our regular meeting will begin in September, Why not come and join us and see what the Lions do? This year’s Lions International President Dough X Alexander’s motto is “Service with a Heart.” Contact Lion Ellie 508-875-4513 or Lion Mary 508-881-1555.
Submitted by Lion Ellie Torelli