Click Here for Out Dated Pills Flyer
DO YOU NEED TO GET RID OF YOUR OLD,
OUTDATED PILLS SITTING IN YOUR
MEDICINE CABINET??
Well…..Let Maharlika Lions Club help you!
Bring all your old, outdated pills to the Cabinet Meeting on
Saturday, November 9, 2019 and we will dispose of them the
right way! We will not toss them in the trash, we will not flush
them down the toilet!! We know how to get rid of them that’s
good for you and the environment!
As a part of our Blood Drive we have still few spaces left we booked at Vitalant Roseville on Saturday, September 21 and Sep 28 and at Vitalant Sac Midtown on Sunday Sep 22.
Lion Kishore Sherchand
Sacramento Nepalese Lions Club
In 2011 an inmate at Folsom Prison wanted to learn to crochet and after receiving a pattern, and some yarn, he asked about donating “newborn beanies” for infants to a hospital or shelter. Hooks and Needles was born!
Hooks & Needles floundered for months working with whatever yarn they could get. More inmates got “hooked” and soon they were producing scarves and blankets to go with those beanies. The Folsom State Prison (FSP) Men’s Advisory Council (MAC) took notice and donated $500.00 from their annual fundraiser. Suddenly, over 40 inmates, all disciplinary free, were spending their down time crocheting and knitting with no expectations other than knowing their creations go to those in need. But there were no supplies. A few of these inmates had jobs and used their meager wages to purchase supplies. Some have relatives who purchase supplies for them, but primarily they are dependent on contributions.
Then in 2012 they were “adopted” by the Folsom Lake Lion’s Club. This validated the group, and their generous donations provided supplies for making beanies, scarves, blankets and recently– stuffed animals. The Lion’s Club also distributes the items to a number of facilities and organizations in the area and helps allay the fears of some recipient groups leery of items made by inmates.
The benefit of Hooks & Needles is far reaching. Within the walls of Folsom Prison the growth, pride and a giving spirit can be seen by these men of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. Their time, talent and heartfelt intent is admirable and praiseworthy. And Folsom Lake Lions, by sharing samples of the creations made with other individuals and groups, receives donations of yarn that is given to Hooks and Needles to make more items.
Then the Flying Samaritans got involved and the circle widened. Flying Samaritans also shares the need for yarn and now the items made by the men in Hooks and Needles are also given to the children in San Quentin, Mexico served by the local Mother Lode Chapter of Flying Samaritans. In addition, these items are donated to Mustard Seed School, Loaves and Fishes, Placer County Stand Down, St. John’s Shelter for Women, Crisis Nurseries, Lions Special Kids Day, and the Union Gospel Mission.
Join the Gold Country Lions Club in their support of the victims of the Camp Fire in Paradise.
Preliminary 2019 Lions Paradise Calendar
Dear District 4-C5 Club and all members,
Our District has received a $10,000 matching grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) to purchase and stock a Disaster Response trailer. This 7’x 14’ x 6’ tandem axle utility trailer, will serve as a place where Lions will be able to distribute emergency food, water, tools, etc. as collected by Lions and the affected communities.
In order to finalize the purchase and stocking of the trailer, the District needs to raise its matching amount which is $1000. If every club can donate $20.00 (it can come out of your community funds) to this effort, we will be able to purchase and stock this trailer before Thanksgiving. If a club or individual wishes to donate more than the $20, any funds above and beyond the matching amount will be used to keep the trailer stocked as the money will go into a Disaster Response Trailer restricted account.
Just so you know, the trailer will be towed to any area within our District that has suffered from a wildfire, flood, earthquake or any other sort of natural disaster. The trailer will be dispatched as needed by the direction of the District Governor, by the District Disaster Preparedness/Disaster Response Team. FYI, District 4-C1, our neighbors to the north, has used their trailer a lot over the last few years.
Please send your donation to District 4-C5, 6921 Mitchlen Court, Sloughhouse, CA 95683 and please put DISASTER RESPONSE TRAILER in the memo section.
Thank you in advance for your generous donations. Please see picture on 2nd page. If more information is needed, please contact me at mikeretzlaff@sbcglobal.net.
Sincerely,
PDG Michael C. Retzlaff
Michael C. Retzlaff, District Disaster Preparedness/Response Chairman
