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The Mane Growl September 2025 (Abridged)
District Governor Makes Official Club Visit
District Governor Kim Ebert, accompanied by her husband Bill, visited the Fairmont Lions Club on Thursday, September 11. It was her first club visit as DG.
She reminded the club of Lions International President A.P. Singh's emphasis on Mission 1.5, the drive to grow to at least 1.5 million members worldwide by July 1, 2027, so that Lions can meet the growing needs of our communities and serve more than a billion people annually. DG Kim's goal is for every club in the district to get one new member this club year.
DG Kim's motto is “Lead with Courage, Serve with Heart.” She congratulated the club on its fundraising and membership growth. She noted that some younger Lions are taking leadership roles. She concluded by responding to questions and comments from those present.
At the request of President Bob Brummage, DG Kim conducted the formal induction ceremony for our newest Lion, Kenzie Niezgoda. Kenzie's sponsor, Fred Cannon, assisted by placing Kenzie's Lions pin. Kenzie is serving as Assistant Leo Advisor for the Midtown Leo Club. Brummage commented on Kenzie's support of both the Leo club and the Lions club.
Club Receives Club Giving Banner Patch
Pres. Bob Brummage displayed and circulated the Presidential Club Givng Award for LCIF to club members at the September meeting. In order for the club to receive the award, the club needs to average at least a per member donation of $50 to LCIF during the fiscal year. Club membership was determined on January 1 (19 members). Fairmont Lions Club and individual club member donations amounted to $1,500 during the period, or an average of $78.95 per member.
Peace Poster Contest
The Lions Peace Poster Kit was ordered from Lions International and materials were delivered to East Fairmont Middle School by Bob Moffett. The club asked for posters to be provided to the club by October 31, 2025 to allow time for the club to judge them and get the winning poster in the mail to the district governor by the November 15 contest deadline.
Club Receives "Thank Yous"
The Fairmont Lions Club received a thank you letter from Camp Kno-Koma for the club's donation. The club also received a letter of thanks from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) for our donation. LCIF also received a donation from the Midtown Leo Club and Fred Cannon was given their thank you letter to share with the Leo members. All of these donations were presented at the District 29L Conference “Parade of Checks.”
Eye Exams and Eyeglasses Provided
Again in September, the club approved a standing request for up to two applications for individuals needing eyeglasses. Keith Long, Eyeglasses Chair-person, reported that one individual received an eye exam and eyeglasses for August.
Online Application Process for Lions Christmas Party for Children
Virginia Gallion announced that an online only application is in place for this year's Christmas party at the Union Mission. Parents may apply through the Union Mission's website and applications will end November 28, 2025. This should eliminate the problem experienced in recent years with a significant number of late registrations.
Preschool Vision Screening Detecting Vison Problems Early
Kids R Special Day Care Center was the location for two days of vision screening for children Wednesday and Thurs-day, September 17 & 18. President Bob Brummage and Bob Moffett screened 60 chlldren from eight months old to five years old. Of those, five resulted in a “Refer” (recommended to be seen by an eye care professional). The Fairmont Lions Club uses the Plusoptix Vision Screener which allows us to provide a printed form with the device's measurements and findings which the parent can take to an eye care provider showing specific issues to check.
Future screenings will take place:
Bumblebear Corner Tuesday September 30 10:00 am
Early Head Start Tuesday October 7 9:15 am
Fritz Rugratz Friday October 10 9:00 am
Unfortunately, Rising Stars, an afterschool program, had to close due to funds being cut. They will be fundraising to try to restart their services in the spring or fall of 2026.
Information from the Treasurer
Now healthy again, Virginia Gallion presented the Treasurer's Reports for several months at the April 10th meeting. She transferred $1,200 from the Fundraising Account into the Activities Account and there is currently $4,313 in the Fundraising Account.
2019-2020
Fairmont Lions Club Service Activities July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Service Activities Completed: 7
Calendar
Calendar
(subject to change)
The Fairmont Lions Club meets at Apple Annie's the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm.
Oct. 9 Next Meeting
Apple Annie's
6:00 pm
Sept. 27 E-Waste Recycle Event
Pickup City Parking Lot
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
March 13-14, 2026 District 29L
Conference
Blennerhassett Hotel
Parkersburg
This Issue's Quote “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
– Desmond Tutu
Just a Lion or Two Beulah Miller has been having some health issues and is about the same.
Elizabeth Swiger is getting along well with little pain and gets out twice a week for breakfast.
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PDG Bob Moffett, Editor
"WE SERVE"
People Served: 378
Volunteers: 42
Volunteer Hours: 94
Funds Donated: $135