Joint Lions Project – Maple Street Shelter BBQ
Lions from the Redwood Shores, Belmont, and San Mateo Clubs, together with the SFSU Leo Club, joined together to host a Sunday BBQ at the Maple Street Shelter. The residents of the Maple Street Shelter feasted on a delicious hamburger and hot dog barbecue with all the fixings, salads, fruit, chips and ice cream on a warm Sunday evening. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the food and the Lions had a great time working together in this joint project. A number of Lions also toured the Shelter and learned more about the Shelter program and the wonderful work done by the Shelter Network organization.
High School Scholarships
Congratulations to our high school scholarship winners! Each year, the Redwood Shores Lions Community Service Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students who demonstrate academic caliber, extra-curricular involvement, and commitment to community service and volunteerism. The Scholarships are open to any graduating high school students in the local Bay Area. This year, the Redwood Shores Lions Club has selected the following scholarship recipients: Daniel Perez, Woodside High School and Grace Wolovich from Woodside High School. Daniel will receive a $1,300 scholarship and Grace will receive a $500 scholarship. These students were impressive in their dedication to the spirit of community service. In addition, special thanks to our Scholarship Chairperson, Gary Krippendorf, for his work in organizing and championing this worthwhile program!
2010-2011 New Officers
Congratulations to the new officers for 2010-2011. Mary Carbullido, President, Jun Madrinan, Vice President, Shellie Sakamoto, Secretary, and Ram Paul Passi, Treasurer. Congratulations and best wishes for another successful year!
Free Hearing Aids
Each year, there are many people who need hearing aids. However, the cost for a hearing aid can easily be $1,000 or more. Did you know that the Redwood Shores Lions Club, and many other Lions Clubs, gives away free refurbished hearing aids, eye examinations and eyeglasses every year? If you know of any needy individual who cannot afford any of these items and has need, please contact Lion Jun Madrinan at (650) 572-9021. The Redwood Shores Lions Club is part of the Ear of the Lion Foundation, which collects funds and distributes them to needy individuals who need hearing aids. The Redwood Shores Lions Club has helped individuals locally to receive these benefits and is happy to help anyone in need.
Eyeglass Collections
Do you have old eyeglasses that you no longer need? If so, please consider donating them to the Lions Club. Each year, the Redwood Shores Lions Club and many other clubs throughout the United States, recycles old eyeglasses and distributes them to needy individuals throughout the world via the Lions In Sight Program. As we do this, we truly give the gift of sight to those who cannot afford something as simple as eyeglasses. If you are interested in donating your old eyeglasses, please look for our eyeglass collection box at the Sandpiper Community Center.
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— Shellie Sakamoto, Past President
About the Redwood Shores Lions Club
The Redwood Shores Lions Club holds its general meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Sandpiper Community Center. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. The Club has approximately 20 members who are young and young-at-heart working professionals. The Club is a family-friendly group of individuals who enjoy giving back to the community while having fun at the same time. Since its inception, the Club has provided a variety of services to the community of Redwood Shores, as well as other neighboring areas. For more information, please contact Lion Mary Carbullido at (650) 593-6384 or Lion Shellie Sakamoto at (650) 654-7914.