If you are interested in becoming a member of the Club, contact
Lion Bruce Campbell at 265-3086
or visit www.hvgateway.com/Lions.htm for
information.
There are still some tickets for the Lions Saratoga Bus Trip for
"a day at the races" under reserved covered grandstand seating,
plus they have indoor gamming in their referbished facility, on
August 14, $40 p/p - call Lion Ellen McNealy 265-2117.
To contact the
District Website for overall Lions information.
The International Association of Lions Clubs is a volunteer service
organization. It is comprised of over 38,000 individual clubs grouped
under a worldwide organization. International headquarters is located
in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Association is governed by an
International Board of Directors, elected by Lions worldwide at their]
annual convention. More than 650 District Governors assist in
administering Lionism locally.
Lion Dr. Desai looked forward to his term of office expressing
confidence in the members of the Club and their ability and
willingness "to serve" and stated "I thank you for this unique
opportunity, by putting your faith, trust and confidence in me"
and thanked all the guests and members for being at the
installation meeting.
Outgoing President Betty Budney was warmly applauded for her
excellent work for the past year, given flowers by Lion Vera
Logan and praise by Lion David Lilburne. Frank Milkovich
was the evening M.C. and announced the recipients of the Lions
Scholarship fund, which was started 44 years ago.
Winners of the "10 Week Drawing", an annual Lions fundraising
event, were Harold Lyons - $50.00, Jay-Mark Jewelers $100.00,
Jean Webster $300.00.
The Cold Spring Lions Club held its first meeting at the
Hudson Hotel on January 19, 1939. Since its inception the Club has
annually averaged $8,000 to $10,000 being returned to the
community for various needs. Annual scholarships have been given
each year since 1960 to a graduate from Philipstown.
DR. S DESAI, NEW COLD SPRING LIONS CLUB PRESIDENT
On June 28, 2004 the Cold Spring Lions Club held its
Annual Installation Dinner at Incredible Caters with over
60 Lions and guests for the installing of new officers for
the next year, with Dr. Shas Desai as President, John Schmit
First Vice President, Ellen McNelly Second Vice President,
Anne Nichter Secretary, John Schmitt Treasurer, David Lilburne
"Lion Tammer", Al Sirak "Tail Twister", and Bruce Campbell
Membership Chairman. The new Board of Directors are:
Lions Betty Budney, David Lilburne, Thomas Chefalo and Al Hosmer.
Our meeting place is located in Cold Spring, and located west, or the Hudson River side. And if you have not been to our beautiful area, you must drive to the main dock down Main Street to see the fantastic views of the Hudson Highlands where the Hudson River cuts through, the "Rhine River Vista of America".
Traveling to the area by Automobile or Train? Don't forget to check out the interesting sights and things to do in Cold Spring and Philipstown!