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J a n u aJottings
r y 2014
Jungle
Lions Club of Danbury
V ol um e 86 , Iss ue 7
J UNGLE J OTTINGS
Not above you, not beneath you, but with you.
LIONS RING THE BELL
As usual, the Lions Club of Danbury came through for the Salvation Army this Christmas Season,
despite some pretty severe weather on some of our assigned days, and concomitant headwinds -no pun intended... And so far as we know, there were no casualties, no fist-fights, nothing
untoward. Following is a list of those brave and charitable Lions souls, and some non-Lions, who
braved the winter weather for this wonderful cause: Roger Schmiedel; Bill Lopez and Linda
Molinaro; Joan Bielizna; Frank Molinaro; Jim and Helga Ruopp; Beth Ann Fetzer and Wayne
Shepperd; Bob Yamin; Alan Brown; Nick Falzone; Sue Ward; Lisa Cerbone-Montalvo; Tom
Nolan; Debbie Benedict; Bob Lovell; Mike and Bernie Kallas; Renata; Carlos Valenzuela; Bob
Young; Howard Blayney; Warren Levy; Josh Reilly; Gerry Hoffman and Olivia Hoffman; Mark
Stirling; and Lynn Myers and Ernie Harrington. Following Lions served at least double duty: Bill
Lopez and Linda Molinaro; Alan Brown; Helga and Jim Ruopp; following Lions served more than
double shifts: Mike and Bernie Kallas; Bob Yamin. Thanks also to our wonderful and
enthusiastic Leos, who were a godsend…. Let's get them more involved in other joint Lions
activities.
- - - Story by Lion Bob Yamin
Lions Helga and Jim Ruopp and some
anonymous kind people
Official newsletter of the Lions Club of Danbury, Inc. and Lions Charities, Inc. Serving the Danbury community since 1927.
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LIONS CHARITIES BREAKFAST
Judge Dianne Yamin’s remarks at the Charity Breakfast on December 11th are reproduced below:
“Good Morning, Lions, Friends and Honored Guests. This morning I will share with you my
impressions, glimpses and my passion for the Danbury Lion's Club, which my husband, Bob Yamin,
sponsored me 22 years ago, in the first group of Women Lions ever. Our club has almost 100
members, and is over 85 years old! Our weekly meetings are marked with planning good deeds and
by friendship and laughter.
My knowledge of Lions' Clubs dates back to my childhood. Growing up near Westville Ave, we
played and swam at the Danbury Lion's Club's Park on Highland Ave. Later, when I was in high
school and college, I worked at Barden Corp, in the summers, and remember Jack Murphy happily
rushing out on Thursdays to attend the Lion's Club lunches every Thursday.
It is not just the camaraderie of the Lion's Clubs, it is the good work, the mission of helping the
blind and sight impaired----as Knights of the Blind as we were called upon by Helen Keller, herself
many years ago. The community programs and activities of the Danbury Club are innumerable, of
course there is CRIS radio about which I will speak more on shortly. The Danbury Lion's Club
supports the Low Vision Center with Danbury Hospital at the Galleria, has a low vision support
group which meets monthly and has speakers, scholarships for students, Peace Poster contest for
children, Bell ringing for the Salvation Army (My husband Bob was out there Saturday, and did not
even hand out any Yamin & Yamin pens) the Mayor's Golf Cup tournament, Fire Prevention
contest, eye glass collections, pediatric eye screeings, eye screenings for the homeless at Homeless
connect, selling tickets at Danbury High school for football games, Dress for Success for back to
school, and numerous other programs, plus social activities and participation in state and
international Lions Club Conventions. We also do street cleaning of Hayestown Rd, from Abbott
Tech School, all the way to St. Gregory's church. In the earlier years of street cleaning before we
wore vests which identified us as Lions club members, I recall someone yelling at me "Lady, that's
what you get for committing crimes!"
Today we are here to celebrate one of the Danbury Lions Clubs' most remarkable programs---the
CRIS Radio, in which radio receivers are provided to the blind and the sight-impaired, and hundreds
of volunteers over the years, read the daily newspapers over the radio. Please would all Lions and
other volunteers who have participated in the CRIS radio over the years, please stand.
I had the honor of being a reader many years ago and I did my best when I was reading the news
stories, as long as I stayed away from the real sad ones! One day I was completely taken off guard--about one minute before the air-time, I learned I was doing something called "Market time," and I
would have to read the grocery store flyer! I fumbled through banana's 69 cents a pound at Stop and
Shop and tried my best to pick well rounded, healthy food that people wanted, instead of eyeing the
double stuff oreos and my other favorites. Anyways, I made it through the program, but was never
asked to read at market time again.
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The Lions Clubs are all over the world, the country, and all over Connecticut, and we have
wonderful clubs nearby who support and partner with us. Thank you to all of the neighboring Lions
Club members who are here!
The Danbury Lions Club has recently started the Leos---Lions club members at the high school
level, and there are now large programs both at Danbury High School and Abbott Tech. This year
they helped us ring the bell for the Salvation Army.
The Lions Club is the largest service organization in the World, in over 200 countries. Our club
recently helped Father Jean of St Anthony's church, who has gone to Lebanon to be the principal of
a school, get in touch with the Lions club in Lebanon to help his impoverished community.
When my husband Bob and I went to the Dominican Republic about 15 years ago in a sister city
with the Danbury Common Council, we were surprised when we attended a big dinner there, that
members of the local Lions club called us up to greet us and give us their club's flag and banner. If
you are a Lions club member, you are welcome at any of the Clubs all over the world!
By the way, did I mention that I am the new Membership Director of the Danbury Lion's Club?
Actually I have been so enthusiastic I almost got in trouble for recruiting at a recent Rotary Club
meeting! Anyways, I left a few of my business cards at each of your tables, or you can email me at
[email protected] ( 2 n's in Dianne), if you would like to come to our lunches on a Thursday at
Anthony's Lake Club at noon.
I am blessed to be in a great community such as ours, and even more blessed to be a Danbury
Lion. Thank you!”
Ed. Note: Twenty one Lions donated 102 hours of their time on this project, at last count netting our
charities $10,041.
Bad Pours – Lion Mark S with Mr. Valerie above
and Lion Ken Saloom at right
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Lions Ken Saloom, Mike Kallas and
Bernie Kallas
Lion Beth Ann Fetzer and Jack Tyransky
Lions President Stephanie Jacobson and
Lion Chaplain Fr. Luke Mihaly
Lion Dianne Yamin
THIS MONTH’S QUESTIONS FROM THE TAIL TWISTER
1. What is the most populous country not possessing a nuclear weapon (that we know
of)?
2. What is the northernmost state capital named for a US President?
3. Who wrote, “Here Comes Santa Claus?”
4. The original Hail Mary pass was thrown in 1984 by which Boston College
quarterback?
In the Lions Club International newsletter, the Newswire, you’ll learn more about: Family and
Friends Month in April, the Environmental Photo Contest, Lions Radio, Lions Services for Children
Symposium,
the
Lions
Quarterly
and
much
more!
Here’s
the
link:
https://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=1183561866&message_i
d=3236033&user_id=LIONSPROD&group_id=985791&jobid=16191520
In a recent issue of the LION Magazine you’ll find extraordinary footage of Helen Keller.
Don’t miss this one. Here’s a link: http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=154477
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HOMELESS CONNECT
On Friday, December 13, 2013, the Danbury Lions Club provided expert screening care to a record
number of individuals at the 7th Annual Homeless Connect at the Bill Williams Auditorium of
Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut.
Fourteen Lions from Danbury joined by Joyce Wruck from Wallingford, Dr. Joseph Young from
Newtown and Dr. Richard Casden from Danbury screened 88 people for eye health issues, a new
record for our club. Utilizing a brand new non-mydriatic retinal camera* purchased with the
generous gifts of Danbury and other Lions Clubs, we screened adults for macular degeneration,
glaucoma, retinal detachment and other eye diseases. We also screened for distance and close acuity
as well as field of vision deficits.
Drs. Richard Casden and Joseph Young, always so generous with their time to serve the
underserved, provided expert care and counsel to our screening clients. We also provided donated
reading glasses to many people and made at least six referrals to The Danbury Community Health
Center.
Lions graciously giving their time included:
1.
President Stephanie Jacobson
2.
Debbie Benedict
3.
Past President Berni Kallas
4.
Past President Michael Kallas
5.
PDG Lyn Meyers
6.
Keith Beaver
7.
Natu Patel
8.
Carlos Valenzuela
9.
Joan Bielizna
10. Regina Ofiero
11. Bob Young
12. Mark Stirling
13. Lisa Cerbone-Montalto
14. Dr. Richard Casden
15. Dr. Joseph Young (Newtown, CT)
16. Joyce Wruck (Wallingford)
*non-mydriatic means no dilation needed
- - - Story by Lion Lisa Cerbone-Montalto
From LCI: Stay informed of the latest information on membership programs, development
opportunities and operational news. You’ll find a ton of useful stuff in the latest edition of
“Membership Pulse.” Here’s the link: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/EMN.pdf
Lion Boyd Losee says, “bring me your cans.” Lion Mike Kallas adds, “wash them out first.”
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The
raffle
runs
from:
11-14-13
to
2-27-14
“A lot of folks have cabin fever this time of the year - HELP THEM GET OVER THIS BY
SELLING LION CLUB RAFFLE TICKETS. The drawing is 8 weeks away which STILL
ALLOWS FOLKS TIME TO TRAVEL SOUTH WITH THE WINNINGS....JUST, NOT TO
ANARTICA.” --- 1st VP Bill Lopez
Valentine's Day is just around the corner - SO KEEP OUR FUND RAISER ON FEBRUARY 10
(Monday), 2014 @ Barbarie's Black Angus Grille, 5 Eagle Rd, Danbury, CT (203-826-7406)
starting at 5:00PM, in mind. What a nice way to start Valentine's week (BRING YOUR
VALENTINE AND ask your family, friends and neighbors to join you). 20% of food proceeds
go to Lions Club of Danbury. RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED.
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LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP NEWS
New Devices For Low Vision
During the past month our Lions Low Vision program has been the recipient of a low vision
magnifying device, or CCTV as we more commonly refer to it, and also, for the first time, a camerabased reading device. The CCTV enables the user to place the book, newspaper, check or whatever
the user is working with under the magnifying lamp and the material is enlarged and shown on the
large TV-type screen above the text. The print size can be enlarged or reduced as required by the
user and many units offer full color options.
Our Low Vision program has been able to place more than thirty of these units with visionrestricted members of our local communities. All of these CCTV devices have been donated to our
Low Vision Program by individuals and most recently some of these donations have been made as a
result of our contacts with the Veterans Administration.
The most recent contribution has been that of a scanning and reading device. This type of unit
is particularly helpful to those who may be legally blind or someone who has extremely restricted
vision and cannot use the CCTV. This unit automatically scans and reads the printed material and
then a human-sounding voice actually speaks the printed words to the user. An Amazing device!
Our Club has been working with our neighboring Lions clubs, particularly Newtown and
Brookfield, in both the acquisition and placement of these low vision devices. We serve the
communities together.
Newtown Lion Jon Christensen explains
the fine points of using the “readingtalking” device to aide Sue Corey,
standing, and client Adrien Rallas
Danbury resident Frances Schenck checks
out her recently acquired CCTV while her
daughter, Sister Frances looks on
In this month’s LCIF newsletter you’ll read about the Lions response to Typhoon aiyan in the
Phillippines, LCIF’s efforts to stop measles, the Sight for Kids program and much more. Here’s the
really
long
link:
https://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=1183561866&message_i
d=3163416&user_id=LIONSPROD&group_id=1187251&jobid=15994690
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A message from PDG Marinus J. de Jongh:
The Annual Lions Day with the UN in New York City will be held this year on Saturday, February
15, 2014. This event celebrates the 69-year partnership between Lions Clubs International and the
United Nations. It will be the 36th Lions Day with the UN. International President Barry Palmer
will be one of the presenters. The Program Fee is $65. The cost of the luncheon is $55.
Registration can be done using the LCI registration form or directly on the LCI website. For the
latter choose www.lionsclubs.org, then follow the sequence: Member Center/Planning
Projects/International Relations/Lions Day with the UN. The registration deadline is January 15,
2014.
Please let me know if you plan to go to this event and I will try to organize common transportation.
My phone number is: 203-318-0178. My e-mail address is: [email protected]
Thank you.
The “Involve a U.S. Veteran Program” provides qualifying veterans the opportunity to continue
serving in a different way as Lions. The program is available to the first 5,000 certified U.S.
veterans and runs from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015.
Qualifying veterans receive an entrance or charter fee waiver when joining a Lions club. Eligible
veterans include retired U.S. military personnel (i.e. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard Services,
Marines, National Guard, Navy or Reserves) or those honorably-discharged from these services.
For more information, here’s the unbelievably long link:
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/membership-and-new-clubs/invite-members/usveteranprogram.php?utm_source=RealMagnet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5804%20Veteran%2
0Program%20EN
Of course we all know that there’s a Lions Store, don’t we? Making plans for your upcoming club
celebrations, events and functions? Here’s the grotesque link:
https://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=1183561866&message_i
d=2988819&user_id=LIONSPROD&group_id=1133786&jobid=15325454
For information about Lions District 23A activities, see the calendar on the District website. Here’s
the link: http://www.district23a.org/Events/month.htm
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LIONS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION – TORONTO, CANADA
Time is running short to register for the 2014 International Convention in Toronto and avoid
paying the higher cost for registration. The deadline for early registration has passed.
Registering after 1/1/14 means you most likely will not get a room in the Connecticut – New
England hotel but rather will be placed in any hotel that has an excess of rooms, some of
which are pretty far from the downtown area. The per night cost of the One King West is
$220.36 US or $229 Can, depending upon the prevailing exchange rate at that time.
Nevertheless, it’s an experience worth having. So, get out your calendars, don’t make any
other plans for July 4 – 8 and join us in Toronto.
As far as travel to Toronto, any number of airlines have daily flights out of Bradley, White
Plains, LaGuardia and Kennedy to Pearson Airport (YYZ) in Toronto, most of them fairly
reasonable. In addition, Amtrak has a train from New York’s Penn Station for $244 coach or
$308 business class, round trip. It’s about a 12 hour ride leaving NYC about 7 AM and
leaving Toronto about 8 AM for the return. Or, if you prefer to drive, from Danbury it’s
about 500 miles, about an 8 hour drive. But, be forewarned, it costs $40 Can a day to park at
the hotel. There is a public parking garage that’s cheaper, although not much, and it’s about
3 blocks away from the hotel. So there are plenty of travel options.
For those who may wish to combine a Canadian vacation with the convention, PDG
RoseMarie Spatafore is offering pre and post convention trips. One option, offered both
before and after the convention, is a 7 day ground trip to Ottawa, Quebec and Montreal. A
second option, offered only post convention, is a 4 day ground trip to Quebec and Montreal
followed by a 6 day cruise ending in Boston with an optional 3 days in Boston. A third
option, only if you have a lot of time and really deep pockets, is a transcontinental rail/bus
trip from Montreal to Vancouver. Anyone interested in any of these trips can see me for
more details.
- - - From Lion Bob Lovell
When and where are we
meeting?
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PSSST. DID YOU
HEAR WHAT’S
INSIDE THE
BRICKS?
Buy a brick for $100, print something on it and we’ll set it in Lions Way. You get three
lines of text and twenty characters per line. You can see Lion Debbie Benedict for further
details or contact her at [email protected]
That’s how we keep our club diverse,
vibrant and strong.
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And now it’s time for the
Guest Speakers and weekly
meeting notes…
With weekly introductions by 3rd Vice
President Natu Patel
In November our membership voted to choose winning posters in the 26th Annual International
Peace Poster Contest. Our December 5th meeting marked the culmination of that contest for our
Club, when we hosted the winning artists, their teachers and guests.
This year the YMCA’s Escape to the Arts and 4 area schools -- St Peter School, St Gregory the
Great, Pathway’s Academy and St Joseph School participated. The Peace Poster Contest
emphasizes the importance of world peace to young people and is open to middle school students,
ages 11 – 13. This year’s theme was ‘Our World, Our Future.’
Each artist took the microphone to talk about their inspiration for their poster and how it related to
the theme. They did an outstanding job. We were impressed, once again, with how seriously they
had considered this topic and their creative expression of it. In addition to gift cards, winning artists
received an Achievement Award; 2nd place winners received a Certificate of Appreciation. It was a
joyous celebration of our young artists.
- - - Story by Lion Charlotte Cilley
Peace Poster Contest participants – winners all
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Our local first place winner of the Peace Poster Contest Carla
Pereira and her work. Congratulations Carla!
Our weekly Lion's meeting was held
December 12th at Anthony's Lakeside. Stephanie
Jacobson presided over the meeting. As usual
the meal was delicious and much stimulating
conversation could be heard at each of the
tables. Much of the meeting's business was
dedicated to the Lion's Charity Breakfast held
the day before and the Homeless Connect
Project occurring the next day. Berni informed
us that we had made a "soft profit" of $9100.00
at the breakfast. And Lisa reminded us of our
time slots for working tomorrow's event.
Mr. Fred Miller, a Lion for over 60 years, was our speaker for the day. Ironically, Fred
spoke about The Fraternal Order of Masons. He gave us a brief history of his family's involvement
with the Masons. Fred spoke about how Masons contribute to their fellow man. Some interesting
facts about the Order: they are the largest fraternal organization in the world; the organization
dates back to the Crusades; it came to the United States during the French and Indian War;
and George Washington was the first Grand Marshall.
Thank you, Fred.
- - - Story by Lion Mark Stirling
Answers from the Tail Twister:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Indonesia
Madison, Wisconsin
Gene Autry
Doug Flutie*
*Ed. Note: Our research team has determined that the phrase, “Hail
Mary pass,” was in use as far back as the 1930’s
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Our meeting on December 19 was our annual Christmas Party. Guests to our luncheon included
members of the Danbury Rotary Club (who hosted our club prior to Thanksgiving) and our friends
from the Low Vision Support Group. After our usual opening ceremonies we were first treated to a
fantastic lunch buffet. Our luncheons are always fabulous for the food but our friends at Anthony’s
Lakefront outdid themselves for this meal. Once the meal was completed, President Stephanie made
a few announcements and we had our 50/50 raffle drawing. The planned entertainment backed out at
the last minute but Lion Tom Nolan managed to entertain us with his wit and then led us in a holiday
sing along. Truly, a good time was had by all.
- - - Story by Lion Bob Young
Top: Lions Roger and
Zita Schmiedel with
Cathy Golankiewicz;
Above: Lion Bob Young
Right: club guests Gert
and Angie
Top: Lion Lou and
Victoria Matthews;
Above: Lion Hugh
Morgan and Sister
Frances
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The December 26th meeting of the
Lion's Club was held at Anthony's Lakeside
with Vice-President Bill Lopez at the
podium. As usual, we were treated to an
excellent lunch. There was not much
business to be discussed, so most members
were discussing their Christmas and holiday
traditions.
How many of us go to a doctor's
office for a visit and are seen by a Physician's
Assistant? Those of us who attended this
week's meeting learned a great deal about
being a PA, as our speaker was Richard Commaille - a PA, or Physician's Assistant. He told us all
about the job of being a Physician's Assistant.
How they have to have a state medical license. How they do 85 to 90% of what a doctor does;
handle emergencies; participate in surgeries; diagnose patients; and even write prescriptions. There
are now 86,000 PAs. Richard estimate they'll need 121,000 in the next 5 years.
You will be pleased to know that PAs must pass a National Board Certification Test: be recertified every 6 years; and take 100 credits each year. If you weren't able to come, you missed a
very informative meeting.
Happy New Year!
- - - Story by Mark Stirling
The 63rd annual Connecticut Lions MD23 Mid-Winter Conference will be held the weekend of
February 7th through 9th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell. The cost of the conference is $120
which includes the registration, Friday evening social, Saturday lunch, cocktail reception and dinner
and Sunday breakfast buffet. The hotel cost is $92 per night and the club will provide a subsidy for
those Lions attending.
The mid-Winter is where the nominations for officers of the three districts in MD23 are presented.
In addition there will be a number of seminars presented during Saturday morning on various issues
of interest to Lions. The keynote speaker for the Saturday evening reception will be Lions Clubs
International 1st Vice President Joseph Preston of Arizona.
Registration forms for the convention can be downloaded from the MD23 website, www.ctlions.org
and the form has all the hotel information.
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THE JACOBSON JOURNAL…
The New Year is upon us and
instead of writing about how
great our club is, I thought I
would share one of my favorite
verses instead. It reminds me
that I am in charge of my actions
and reactions. I hope you enjoy
this as much as I do!
When you own your attitude, you own the way you reactWhen you own the way you react, you own what upsets youWhen you own what upsets you, you own the choice of calmWhen you own being calm, you create peace in your lifeWhen you create peace in your life, you are open to happinessWhen you are open to happiness, you are happyWhen you are happy, you make others happyWhen you make others happy, you spread joyWhen you spread joy, you shift your life and create opportunityWhen you shift your life, you inspire othersWhen you realize it is up to you, you have the power to accomplish anything.
- - - C. Nordyke
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS AND EVENTS
January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
March 6
Spencer Houldin, Ericson Insurance
Dr. Patricia Tietjen, Danbury Hospital
Jed Wilson, Danbury Whalers
Marie Miszewski, Regional YMCA of Western CT
Kevin Bielmeier, Ability Beyond Disability
Peter Brady, the Handy, Dandy Handy Man
Sandy Rankin - Technology solutions for non-profits
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In December
Lions donated $25.38
to the Penny Pot
Great Job in 2013!
Our time together is growing short;
we have much to pass along. No,
no one’s dying, we’re just tired and
it’s someone else’s turn to learn and
grow. Find out what it takes to put
this newsletter together.
Mark and I are looking for a few good
women, or if absolutely necessary,
men, to pick up the reins and edit.
The hours are long and the pay is
about what you’d expect.
HELP!!!
For those of you who chose to pass up
the extraordinary opportunity to be a
regular Jungle Jottings contributor,
you can always be an irregular one.
Consistency is overrated. If you get
the urge, drop me a few words or your
best photograph and I’ll put your
name in lights and darks. Come on,
it’ll be fun. This is your forum.
Express yourself.
Officers 2013-2014
Stephanie Jacobson................................. President
William Lopez .......................... 1st Vice President
Robert Yamin .......................... 2nd Vice President
Natu Patel................................ 3rd Vice President
Frank Molinaro ......................................Secretary
PDG Lyn Meyers ................................... Treasurer
Robert Young ..................................... Lion Tamer
Regina Ofiero ..................................... Tail Twister
Helga Ruopp.................................................... IPP
Directors
Mark Stirling…... ............. 1-Year Board Member
Renata Amaral.............. … 1-Year Board Member
Robert Lovell ..................... 2-Year Board Member
Bernie Kallas ..................... 2-Year Board Member
Debbie Benedict ................ 3-Year Board Member
Mike Kallas.... .................... 3-Year Board Member
Dianne Yamin……....Membership Chrmn
~~~~~~~~
Eric Gottschalk ............................................ Editor
Mark Stirling …………….Assistant Editor
Ernest Harrington .............................. Webmaster
www.danburylions.org .......................... Websitse
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A LION MUST EAT WELL
From Lion Cathy G:
Clam Soup
24 Little Neck Clams
1 TBS. tomato paste
3 Lbs of Mussels
½ cup warm water
1 clove of garlic
3 anchovy filets chopped (optional)
½ tps. salt
1 TBS. parsley
½ tps. pepper
½ cup of dry red wine
¼ tps. Oregano
1 ½ Shrimp
1 LBS Scallops
Wash clams and scrub shells well with vegetable brush. Place oil in large saucepan, add garlic,
brown and remove. Add anchovies, parsley and wine to oil and cook 5 minutes. Add tomato paste,
water, salt and pepper and cook 3 or 4 minutes. Add clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops cover pan
and cook no more than 5 to 7 minutes, or until all the shells are open. Add oregano and cook 2
minutes longer.
From Lion President Stephanie:
Chocolate Mint Bark for your Valentine!
2-3 packages of Andes mint chocolate candies (or as many that will fit on a baking sheet)
1 package of Oreo cookies
Pre heat oven to 300 degrees
Foil your baking sheet. Add as many unwrapped Andes candies that will fit on the foiled baking
sheet and place in oven. Melt the chocolates until you can smooth the top with a spoon (this will not
take long)
While your chocolate is melting, use a gallon size baggie and crush the Oreo cookies. Once the
chocolate is melted, sprinkle the cookie crumbs on top. Cool until chocolate hardens and break into
pieces.
Your sweetie will love it!
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“Fruit of Some Kind” by Natu Patel
Lions Club of Danbury, Inc.
Post Office Box 461
Danbury, CT 06813-0461