Fingerprinting at the RWS Easter Egg Hunt
The Redwood Shores Lions hosted a successful children’s fingerprinting table at the RWS Easter Egg Hunt. The children’s fingerprinting was conducted with the assistance of the Redwood City Police Department.
Lions Volunteer on Earth Day at Half Moon Bay
Recently, an Earth Day Coastal Clean up event was held in Half Moon Bay. Lion Angie Tapang helped to coordinate the Lions Volunteers. Everyone helped to clear trash, clear out brush and replant certain areas. The event was sponsored by PG&E and an informal BBQ lunch was served.
Women’s PAC 10 Rowing Challenge
The Redwood Shores Lions braved the rain and gusty wind, and sold concessions at the Women’s PAC 10 Rowing Challenge on March 26 and 27. The sun came out on Sunday and there were lots of smiling faces from rowing teams and spectators alike. The Lions enjoyed serving hot coffee and other refreshments, as well as meeting many people who traveled from all over the United States to cheer on their teams.
Annual Eyeglasses Collections
Thank you to everyone who donated eyeglasses at the Redwood Shores Community Center. Each year, the Redwood Shores Lions takes the eyeglasses to the District 4-C4 collection site, so the eyeglasses can be transported to the sorting center. Eventually, optometrists and other Lion Volunteers (via the Lions In Sight Program) will travel to other countries and the eyeglasses will be distributed to people in need. Thank you for your support!
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 Bay area. This year, the Redwood Shores Lions Club ha selected the following scholarship recipients: Darren Wong, Carlmont High School and Alyson Lazzarrotti, Carlmont High School. Darren will receive a $700 scholarship and Alyson 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 spearheading this worthwhile program!
Lions Donate to the Bay Area Special Olympics Lions Club
Did you know that there is a Lions Club in the Bay Area, that was organized specifically to support Special Olympics? This club was formed this year, and recently, the Redwood Shores Lions approved a donation of $250 for this club.
2011 – 2012 New Officers
Congratulations to the new officers for 2011-2012, Gary Krippendorf, President, Jun Madrinan, Vice President, Shellie Sakamoto, Secretary and Ram Paul Passi, Treasurer. Congratulations and best wishes for another successful year!
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— Shellie Sakamoto, Past President
About the Redwood Shores Lions Club
For more information, please visit the website at www.redwoodshoreslions.com. The Redwood Shores Lions Club holds its general meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Sandpiper Community Center. Anyone who is interested in welcome to attend. 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.