Hello Lions! We have new members and new opportunities to create a lasting footprint on our hometown, Fort Collins. I would like to welcome our newest members, Lion Jaye Leazer, Lion Denise Clynes and Lion Judith “Judy” Coker-Blaa. Lion Denise told me that her and spouse Mike enjoy new restaurants and encourage new friends to join them! A big Roar to our new Lions!
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Speakers
It has been a couple of great months with presenters speaking on topics including safe senior driving, fracking, and the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute.
A hot topic was the City’s “climate action” efforts and plans, including plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Two key City government leaders that presented were Lucinda Smith, the Environmental Services Department Director for the City of Fort Collins, and Travis Paige, the City’s Community Engagement Manager.
Our speaker on Jan. 15 was Robert Schutzius. Robert continued his talk from this past fall. His subject was fracking. Robert addressed some of the fracking issues he was unable to cover in his first visit. This was an interesting visit yet again.
Jill Couch and Leslie Roy with Pro31 Safe Senior Drivers. For more about the program and safe driving assessments call 970.988.9085 or visit www.pro31safeseniordriver.org/
Service Projects and Collaborations
In December and February, the Fort Collins Lions, Highland Ault Lions Club, and the Ensight Skills Center teamed up to provide eye exams to 12 people who were low income. Another day out in Ault is possible.
SPEECH CONTEST
The last week in February we listened to four students from the Poudre School District. These four students were then judged on their speeches and a winner was chosen. Jessica Ward from Poudre High School was the winner and will go on to give her speech at the convention. Good luck Jessica!
Valentine’s Party Photos and Fun
Upcoming Events
- DISTRICT 6-NE CONVENTION APRIL 10-11, 2015 EMBASSY SUITES, LOVELAND, COLORADO “Serving Our Communities” with International Guest Speaker PID Dr. Patricia (Patti) Hill.
- Fort Collins Lions Club 95th Anniversary Saturday, May 16, 2015 Midtown Arts Center 3750 South Mason Street Fort Collins Social Time 5:00 PM Dinner 6:00 PM Speaker: PID Lion John Harper
- LIONS CLUBS OF COLORADO 97th ANNUAL MD6-STATE CONVENTION ASPEN – MAY 29-30, 2015The Inn At Aspen by Wyndham Vacation Rental, Aspen 38750 Highway 82, Aspen 970.925.1500 |Presented by the PDG Association of District 6 West
*Please see 6NE District Governor Bob Kitchell’s February Newsletter for more information and upcoming district events.