BEDFORD LIONS CLUB Bedford, New Hampshire (USA) District 44-N About Lions Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. Today with more than approximately 45,000 clubs in 199 countries and geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community. Our programs are continually changing to meet new needs and greater demands, but our mission has never wavered: "We Serve." Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.  Why should I become a Lion? As a Lions club member, you can: Make a difference everyday in your community. Whether it is providing support locally or reaching out internationally, you will have an opportunity to serve. Be a part of a worldwide organization carrying out community and humanitarian projects. Members allow Lions clubs worldwide to carry out its many community and humanitarian programs.   Grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs, community service projects and events. Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues.  Develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders.  Have access to membership discounts and services.    Interested in becoming a member? Membership in a Lions club is by invitation from a local club. If you are interested in membership, use the club locator to contact a local Lions club. Tell the local club you are considering membership and want to attend a meeting to learn more. Then, ask a member for a membership application. Can't find a club near you? Fill out the Prospective Member Form. Lions Clubs International will forward your contact information to a club in your area. Find out more about what Lions do. Read the publications, We Serve (ME4), I am a Lion (ME37), Look at Lions Now (PR770) and Lions…People Just Like You (ME26). View our full list of member discounts and services. For more information on how to become involved contact your local Lions Club Service to the community. "WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE"

2009 - 2010 President: Ernie Henrichon Secretary: Elda Cordero-Goodman Webmaster: Ernie Henrichon Dinner Meetings: 2^nd Tuesday: T-Bones, 6:30 pm 25 South River Road Bedford, NH 603.641.6100 4^th Tuesday: 44-N Club Visitations Board of Directors Meeting: 1^st Tuesday: Bedford Library, 7:00pm Chartered: 1965 Home New Hampshire Lions Website The Bedford Lions club participates in the International Lions Clubs initiative for recycling eye glasses to those in need in third world countries. Local drop-off centers for used prescription and non-prescription eye glasses and lenses include: Bedford Library -- box in main entrance Bedford Walmart – Optician’s office Bedford Eye Care – Bedford Mall Dartmouth-Hitchcock Center -- 25 S. River Road, Bedford Manchester Eye Associates -- 581 Second Street, Manchester Dr. Terry Goodman office -- 250 N. River Rd. Manchester Upcoming Project for Haiti Relief: We are investigating the feasibility of collecting used crutches and canes in New Hampshire and distributing them in Haiti through an NGO or local Lions Clubs in Haiti. If you have connections for getting the crutches and canes transported to Haiti or have crutches or canes to donate, please contact Mike Sills at 603.472.5516 Coming events: 3/28/10 (Palm Sunday) Pancake Breakfast. All you can eat – sausages, pancakes, more! Bedford Old Town Hall. 7:30am – 11:30am. 3/28/10 BLC400 Raffle. First Prize $1000 Second Prize $500 Third Prize $250 Donation $10. Maximum of 400 tickets to be sold. Drawing is at 11:30am, March 28^th at the Pancake Breakfast. See any Lion for tickets or call Dave Lent at 603.472.4099. Tickets are also available at the Pancake Breakfast on March 28^th. Bedford Olde Towne Day Kids K Winners: Categories: Ages 3-4: Regan O’Brien Nicolas Guerra Ages 5-6: Emma Jedow Drew Doughty Ages 7-9: Gabby DeAngelis Arthur Standard Ages 10-12: MaeVe Stys Jake DeAngelis

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