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Lions Old News - 2010
October 16, 2010
Lions Club Roadside Cleanup
The Bement Lions Club was out on Saturday, October 16th, bright and early, to do a biannual service project, roadside clean-up on Highway 105 on the south and north end of Bement. Service learning students also volunteered to help with the clean-up as credit for their service learning hours as well.
Pictured, left to right, are: Bement Lions Tonya Flavin, Tabitha Elder, Gene Schnierle, Tim Tracy and Ray Spry. This team walked the highway on the north end of Bement, cleaning up trash. –photo by Sue Bramlett
October 05, 2010
New Membership Pledge
Gail LeFever, President of the Bement Lions Club as she administers the new member pledge at the Monday, October 4th meeting.
Pictured, left to right, are: Gail LeFever, Tonya Flavin sponsored by LeFever; Jack Hicks; and Dick Thomas, sponsor of Hicks. –photo by Gene Schnierle
August 22, 2010
Bement Lion's Membership Drive
Pictured: Dick Thomas, Membership Chair. –photo by Sue Bramlett
On Sunday, August 22, the Bement Lions Club held a very informal meeting, inviting potential new members to a cookout at the home of Dick Thomas, membership chair. Gail LeFever is the incoming president and Jim Haynes is the out-going president. Other officers pictured are Cary Hinton, secretary and Ed Pfau, treasurer. The new year for the Lions will begin with the September 20th meeting at Tom’s Bowl, 6:45 p.m.
Pictured, left to right: Back row – Dick Thomas, Walter Roux, Joe Durbin, Tonya Flavin, Gene Schnierle, Gail LeFever, Donna Sharp and Curtis Dillow. Seated at the table is, left to right: Cary Hinton, Ed Pfau, Jack Hicks, Jeff Funk and Jim Haynes. –photo by Sue Bramlett
April 19, 2010
Jack Funk Honored for 55 years of service
The Bement Lions Club recently honored John Funk with chevron, recognizing his 55 years of membership in the club.
Pictured: Cary Hinton, secretary; Jim Haynes, president; John Funk, 55 year member of the Bement Lions Club; and Bob Stevens, tail twister. –photo by Sue Bramlett
April 3, 2010
Lions Club/Bement Heath Care Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, April 3rd, 2010, even though the weather did not cooperate, the Bement Lions Club/Bement Health Care Center Annual Easter Egg hunt was held. Employees of BHCC and Lions gathered to scatter the eggs on the floor of Bement High School’s Walsh Gym and the small gym as well. The Lions donated candy for the eggs as well as 9 prize baskets to accompany the candy and 13 baskets provided by BHCC. Within 3 minutes, the 3400 eggs prepared by residents of the nursing home eggs were claimed and kids and their parents were busy opening eggs. There were approximately 50-60 children who participated.
Pictured: (back row, left to right) Tabitha Elder, Bob Stevens, Kyle Rogers (front row) Kevin Huddleston, Cary Hinton, Ken Wright and Sandy Huddleston –photo by Sue Bramlett
February 1-2, 2010
Lions Club participates in Pack the Pantry Food Drive
On February 1st & 2nd, 2010, the Bement Lions Club teamed with the Bement Schools and several other community organizations to sponsor a food drive for the Bement Food Pantry. The community was requested to bring non-perishables or a donation to home basketball games for the South Piatt girls’ basketball and the Bement Bulldog boys’ basketball games – A Pack the Pantry Night. Ann Lust, coordinator of the Food Pantry reported that there were over 600 food items and $295 donated from the two-evening event. Additionally, The Lions decided to meet at the game in lieu of the regular meeting, on Monday evening, as a show of support for the young people, sitting together in a group to cheer for the home team. Lions were on hand both nights to load and transport the food pantry donations at the end of the evening, as well.
Pictured: Tabitha Elder, Kendra Wright, Dana Jennings, Gail LeFever, Ashley Jennings, Gene Schnierle, Jeff Funk and Jim Haynes; and back row – Dave Elder, Dan Brue, Ed Pfau, Aaron Hinds, John Hendrix, Doug Kepley, principal of Bement High School and Bob Stevens are gathered the table of the non-perishables that were donated to the Bement Food Pantry by the community. –photo by Sue Bramlett
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Lions Old News - 2009
December 18, 2009
Lions Club Christmas Baskets
Members of the Bement Lions Club, prepared the Christmas baskets that were delivered on Friday, December 18th.
Jim Haynes, John Funk, Brian Malone, Woody Sarver, Cary Hinton and Barney Camden also helped with the Christmas
basket delivery to 45 recipients. Even though the food drive was down this year, community members stepped up with
donations and non-perishables to make sure the food baskets were well filled.
Pictured, left to right: Joe Durbin, Crystal Dillow, Gail Lefever, Tim Tracy, and Dick Thomas
December 12, 2009
Lions Assist Salvation Army by Ringing Bell
The Bement Lions Club rang the bell for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 12th and collected over $250.
Lions thanked The Bement Stop and Go for providing a busy location for the collection.
Pictured: Jim Haynes, club president on the left and David Farmer, right.
December 12, 2009
Lions Club Christmas Parade Float
The Bement Lions Club participated in the 2009 Bement Christmas Parade on December 12th with a float this year.
Bob Stevens is throwing candy to the kids in the crowd. Jim Haynes also rode on the float as did the Bement "LION"
and a grandma for the parade theme, Christmas at Grandma's. Thanks go to John Funk for driving his truck and for
providing the trailer.
Pictured: Bob Stevens on the left and Jim Haynes, center.
November 16, 2009
District/Zone Officers Visit Bement
At the November 16th meeting of the Bement Lions Club, members were honored to have district/zone officers visiting.
Pictured on the front row: Ron Boline, Zone 22 Chairperson; Jerry Miller, District 1L Governor and Mary Truitt, Membership, Extension, Retention and Leadership Chair (District Committee for Women in Lions). Lions Club members pictured, left to right: Back row – Dave Elder, Curtis Dillow, Brian Malone, Dave Farmer, Ed Clack, Walter Roux, Dick Thomas, Tom Kinsella, and Kyle Rogers; and Front Row – Bement Club President Jim Haynes, Tail Twister Bob Stevens, Secretary Cary Hinton, Joe Durbin, Rev. Bill Hudspeth, Tabitha Elder and 1st Vice President Gail LeFever.
June 23, 2009
2009 Lions Club 55th Annual Chicken Fry a Success!
This year's Bement Lions Club Chicken Fry, held on June 13th, has to be
rated as a success. Around 800 meals were served with folks lining up
way before the advertised serving time of 4:30. For two hours, the
serving lines were steady; business was brisk with sit-down diners as
well as take-outs.
The Lions have come a long, long way since the early days when chickens
were raised by members; slaw is no longer grated by hand and the desserts
are not homemade apple and cherry pie. However, certain traditions hold
fast such as the location- the Bement Forest Preserve, young helpers
flouring the chicken and a lot of hard work in preparation. This year's
chairman, Gail LeFever, did an excellent job of preparing, organizing,
and keeping things rolling.
An area band, the Tons O Fun Band, played during the Chicken Fry,
courtesy of the Bement Area Chamber of Commerce. Desserts were
available for purchase as a fundraiser from the Bement Band Boosters.
By the end of serving time, all the beans and coleslaw were gone and
only a very few pieces of chicken were left.
June 2, 2009
2009 Lions Club 55th Annual Chicken Fry - June 13th
Come to the Forest Preserve Park in Bement for the 55th Annual
Bement Lions Club Chicken Fry.
Saturday, June 13th, 4:30-6:30
All You Can Eat Fried Chicken, Baked beans, Coleslaw
Adults $8.00 Advance or $9.00 at the gate
Children (under 12) $4.50 advance or $5.00 at the gate
Tickets may be purchased at Dobson's, State Bank of
Bement, Tom's Bowl Topflight Grain or from any Lions Club member.
Desserts will be available as a Bement Band Boosters fundraiser.
There will be a free concert by the Tons O Fun Band
sponsored by the Bement Area Chamber of Commerce Old Glory Days of
Lincoln and Douglas Festival committee.
May 21, 2009
Village of Bement Ballpark Schedule
The Bement Lions Club is a proud sponsor of the youth baseball and softball
programs in Bement.
The schedule for the ballpark is now avaiable online by clicking the
Ballpark Schedule link above.
Thank you for your support of the Bement Lions Club.
April 11, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt
Pictured, left to right: Bob Stevens, Kenny Wright and Jeff Funk.
Lions Members helped the Easter Bunny hide eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt at Bement
Health Care Center on the morning of Saturday, April 11th. BHCC and
the Lions provided 9 special prize winning baskets each. Although it
was a little cool and windy, the annual event was well-attended again
this year.
April 6, 2009
Two new Lions Members inducted
On April 6 two new members were inducted. Bob Wells was sponsored
by Lion Club President, Joe Wittmer. David Farmer was sponsored by
Lion Club Member, Jeff Funk. Welcome and Congratulations Bob and David.
Lions Old News - 2008
November 17, 2008
New Member Initiation
In November 2008, four new members were inducted into membership
of the Bement Lions Club. Each new member is sponsored by
a current member.
Pictured: Joe Wittmer, Dick Thomas, *Kendra Wright, Gail Lefever,
*Sue Bramlett, *Gerald Dugan, Tom Kinsella, *David Burton, and
Gene Schnierle (* new member).
October 31, 2008
Lions Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Before the Village of Bement's Halloween trick or treat hours began,
41 kids and 1 dog stopped by the Bement High School small gym for the
annual Bement Lions Club Halloween costume contest. First, second
and third place prizes were given to ages 1-3; 4-5; Kindergarten,
1st and 2nd grades; 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (6 prizes due to size
of group) and 6tth, 7th, & 8th grades. Every child received a treat
bag. Sophie, the dog, received a pat on the head for her participation.
Dana Jennings, chair of the contest, was very pleased with the turn-out
this year.
Pictured: Bob Stevens and Robot
October 26, 2008
Bement Lion's Club Highway Clean-Up Day
Sunday, October 26 was Highway #105 Clean-Up Day for the Bement Lion's Club.
Even though it was an extremely windy day, there was work to do. Lions
(Gerald Dugan, Dana Jennings, Barney Camden, Tabitha Elder, David Elder
and Curtis Dillow) and 22 service learning students from Bement High School
participated in the two hour task.
After meeting at the Veterans Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m., two groups
were formed -one going north, the other south- past the city limits
signs. Workers donned bright orange work vests, and heavy gloves to
pick up litter and debris. Those great Lions Club trash bags sure
came in handy for the large amount of refuse found by the workers.
Curtis Dillow, who chaired the project, thanked the faculty of Bement
High School for giving students permission to use the highway clean-up
as a way to earn service learning hours. He said, "It was a good day!"
Pictured: Barney Camden
October 18, 2008
The Bement Lions Club Assists in Community Project
Several Lions Club members gathered in the Bement Veterans Park on
Saturday, October 18th to install a piece of equipment recently
purchased by the Bement Village Board. A climbing wall is the newest
addition to the playground in the park. The installation involved some
32 hours of volunteer time. Tom Kinsella was the project manager and he
also donated mulch that will dress the ground underneath the new
climbing wall.
Pictured, left to right: Chris Herthl, Tom Kinsella, Tabitha Elder,
Michelle Gross and David Elder
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