We did it! According to Lion Bill Sartoris, who is also co-treasurer of the Sanibel Community Association, our club has earned the right to affix our name to the foyer of the newly reconstructed Sanibel Community House. Donations were made by fellow Lions as well as by the club itself. The club donation was paid from our Charities Fund using …
Board of Directors Approve 2016 Charities Donees
After a long year of planning and volunteering, it’s now time to distribute the money that we worked so hard to raise. Here are the approved donees for the current year: F.I.S.H…A homegrown island charity that distributes food and money where needed. Lighthouse of Southwest Florida…Since 1974, provides over 50 rehabilitation and support programs to the visually impaired and blind …
Lions Round Up the Usual Suspects.
Here are the club’s new officers and board members, installed at our dinner meeting on April 20th.
Rick Siders Named 2016 Lion of the Year
Lion Rick is a Past President of the club, as well as Membership Chairman and, most recently, Co-Chairman of the Arts and Crafts Fair. In his presentation speech, President Kurt Peters congratulated Rick for his leadership and embodiment of the Lion’s motto, We Serve.
San-Cap Lions Announce Regime Change
After a year of hard work and honest endeavor, Past President, Kurt Peters hands the gavel of power to new President, Debi Almeida. Kurt is about to realize his dream of weighing anchor and sailing his boat to places unknown. And he certainly deserves a furlough after a year of active club leadership and unbridled enthusiasm. Lion Kurt will be …
Club’s Most Hated Member Receives “Lion of the Year” Award….A Year Late!
Everyone knows Lion Dick Travas. He is the “Nasty One”, aka the Lions Tail Twister. He’s the one who can fine you some serious money for dastardly crimes like: Not wearing your club pin, not wearing a Lions hat when your picture appears in the paper….even for wearing….or not wearing socks. So how did this much despised disciplinarian become the …
Tommy Meets Larry
Lion Tom Gray and his guide dog, Jackson, were fixtures at Sanibel-Captiva Lions club events for many years. Tom also lived on the Island at below-market-rate housing, and could often be seen walking with his trusted friend and companion, Jackson. Indeed, in a recent “Thank You” letter to Sanibel-Captiva Lions President, Kurt Peters, Tom said, “Jackson and I have walked side …