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The Mane Growl

April 2026 (Abridged)

Two New Members Inducted

The Fairmont Lions Club welcomed Debra and Eden McDonald as new mem-bers who were officially inducted into the club by Past District Governor Bob Moffett on April 9th at the club meeting. Fred Cannon was their sponsor and participated in the induction ceremony by presenting their Lions pins, Mission 1.5 pins and membeship certificates.

Bob Moffett presented Fred Cannon with the sponsor pins, Mission 1.5 pins and certificates. Having added four new members in the last two months, the club membership now stands at 23.

Rail Trail Cleanup Removed Plenty of Trash

The Fairmont Lions Club and Midtown Leo Club members and other volunteers cleaned litter from the West Fork River/ Ralph S. LaRue Rail Trail on Saturday, April 4, begin-ning at 2:00 pm. Those working the Monongah end spent two hours filling bags, while those working the Fairmont (Norway trailhead) end of the trail spent three hours removing tires and a bicycle along with several bags of litter.

Because of a landslide near Monongah, this section was closed last season and the club cleaned a different section of the trail. That may have contributed to the increased amount of trash collected this time.

The Lions, Leos and other volunteers cleaned approximately 2.5 miles of trail..

Elections Meeting April 9, 2026

Elections were conducted April 9 for club officers. The nominated slate of officers were duly elected by secret ballot.

President Bob Brummage First Vice President Rex Zickefoose Second Vice President Rob Pickett Secretary Bob Moffett Treasurer Virginia Gallion Director Fred Cannon LCIF Coordinator Aletta Moffett Tail Twister Kenzie Niezgoda Club Administrator Debra McDonald Membership Rob Pickett

Daynon Foster is appointed to assist Virginia Gallion to learn the treasurer's duties. Fred Cannon is appointed as Leo Advisor. These newly elected club officers will assume their duties July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

2019-2020 Fairmont Lions Club Service Activities July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Service Activities Completed: 34
People Served: 1,917
Volunteers: 199
Volunteer Hours: 950
Funds Donated: $1,560.00

Calendar

Calendar (subject to change) The Fairmont Lions Club meets at Apple Annie's the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm.

May 14 Meeting Apple Annie's 6:00 pm

May 1 Family Literacy Fair Set up FSHS Field House 10:00 am

May 2 Family Literacy Fair FSHS Field House 10:00-2:00

May 15-17 MD29 WV Lions State Convention Canaan Valley Resort

July 3-7 Lions International Convention Hong Kong

Sept. 3-5 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Memphis, TN

This Issue's Quote

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" –— Native American Proverb

Just a Lion or Two

Beulah Miller was in good spirits.

Elizabeth Swiger is doing well.

Nancy Sickles is receiving Hospice care, doing OK.

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PDG Bob Moffett, Editor


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