BEDFORD LIONS CLUB (a 501(c)(4) entity) & BEDFORD LIONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (a 501(c)(3) entity) 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"

2011 - 2012 President: Elda Cordero-Goodman Tel: 603.627.4206 Secretary: David Lent Tel: 603.472.4099 Webmaster: Ernie Henrichon Dinner Meetings: 2^nd Tuesday: The Weathervane, 6:30 pm Route 101 Bedford, NH 603.472-2749 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 The Arbors of Bedford -- drop-off just inside door Bentley Commons at Bedford -- 66 Hawthorne Drive Dartmouth-Hitchcock Center -- 25 S. River Road, Bedford Manchester Eye Associates -- 581 Second Street, Manchester Dr. Terry Goodman office -- 250 N. River Rd. Manchester Crutches for Haiti Relief: The Bedford Lions Club is now accepting donations of used crutches, canes, folding walkers and folding wheelchairs to be shipped to Haiti.  They will benefit hundreds of people injured and crippled by the February earthquake.  Please check your attic and garage for no-longer-needed walking aids.  Send an email to blcforcrutches@comcast.net or contact Mike Sills at 603-472-5516 for information on making a donation.  Coming events: Large Coloring Book Sales – on-going Click here for details. 34^th Annual Pancake & Sausage “All You Can Eat” Breakfast Sunday, April 1, 2012 7:30am – 11:30am Old Town Hall 10 Meetinghouse Road Bedford, NH Net proceeds from this event will be donated to the Stevens-Buswell Community Center Building Fund Donations: Adults $6.00 Children (5-10) $3.00 Children (0-4) FREE BLC400 Raffle Maximum of 400 tickets will be sold. Drawing will take place on April 1 at the Pancake Breakfast (see above). $20 each. Tickets are available from Lions members and at the Pancake Breakfast or call 472-5293. August 4^th, 2012 Antique Show (St. Elizabeth Seton Church Activity Center, Bedford, NH) 9am to 3pm Click here to be redirected to our Antique Show website. 2010 Bedford Olde Towne Day Kids K Winners: Categories: Ages 3-4: Maggie Foxx Richard Black Ages 5-6: Fiona Gillis Ori Shpringer Ages 7-9: Gabby DeAngelis Arthur Standard Ages 10-12: Abby Ramsay Jake DeAngelis Click here 2010 Kid’s K Winners picture. Click here for 2011 Pancake Breakfast Photos Click here for 2011 Antique Show Photos

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