Breakfast Lions Swear in New Officers

Brian Curry

Evening Lions Club New Officers

Christine Linder

On June 6 Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club’s new officer induction ceremony was led by John Marselis, vice district governor. New officer terms begin July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2025.

New officers elected are President Larry Palmer, Secretary Suzanne Campbell, Treasurer Ruth Palmer, 1st VP Floyd Mullen, 2nd VP Pat Hollander, 3rd VP JL Scott, two-year Director Christine Linder, two-year Director Angela Hood, one-year Director Lynn Born, one-year Director Linda Gruver, Tail Twister Pam Klein, Lion Tamer Bryan Strickland, Membership Larry Palmer, Service Chair Kathleen Miller, PR Christine Linder, Sunshine Chair Annamarie McGInniss, Phone Coordinator Linda Gruver.

Our new officers will carry on the tradition to bring hands and hearts to the communities we serve by committing ourselves to the Lion’s motto “We Serve.”

Kids Need to Read

Christine Linder

Lions have taken up the challenge of promoting reading worldwide. Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club participates in this challenge by donating books and magazines to Title 1 schools. This year the club donated 439 books to two schools for the Kids Need to Read program.

Picacho Elementary School in Picacho, Ariz., was one of these schools. At Picacho, children from pre-K through 8th grade received 164 books, 164 Highlights magazines, and 32 reading buddies (stuffed animals).

Shumway Learning Academy in Chandler, Ariz., was another one of these schools. At Shumway, children from kindergarten through 3rd grade received 275 books and 265 Highlights magazines.

The Reading Action Program is the Lions commitment to focus on strengthening global literacy. The program calls for Lions to organize service projects and activities that underscore the importance of reading.

Lions Clubs around the world have responded with a broad variety of community-based, person-to-person efforts. Some have helped develop afterschool reading programs. Others have volunteered to read to children at local libraries, work as reading tutors, or donate books and computers. Whatever the project, Lions say the work is deeply satisfying.

Lions Club Serving the Community

Christine Linder

Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club wishes to thank all of the homeowners who participate in the Fly the Flag program. Your participation in this program allows us to fund many local, state, and international service projects and charities.

The local recipients are Arizona StandDown, AZCEND (food bank), HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership), John Herdt Scholarship, Neighbors Who Care, Vets Administration Volunteer Services, Arizona Adaptive Water Sports, Hope Women’s Center, and the Sheriff’s Posse.

The state recipients are C Kirby Smithe Youth Exchange, Lions Camp Tatiyee, Lions Foundation of Arizona, Lions Hearing and Vision Foundation, and Lions Melvin Jones International Memorial.

The international recipients are Disaster Relief Fund, Guide Dogs of the Desert, and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

In every corner of Arizona, Lions Clubs are actively embedded in community engagement. Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club welcomes individuals with a passion for service to join our ranks. All funds raised from the public by Arizona Lions are dedicated to charitable outreach, and we actively collaborate with similar service-oriented agencies, foundations, and corporations. Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club is committed to the Lions’ motto “We Serve.”

If you or someone you know would like to help serve, please contact us at 480-352-8076.

Again, thank you to all who participate in the Fly the Flag™ program.