Iron River Lions Club Memories
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THEY ALSO SERVE
At their November meeting, the Iron River Lions Club passed a motion saluting area protection services personnel and thanking them for their service. Organizations cited were Iron River Police Department, Fire Department, Ambulance and EMT Department, Bayfield County Sheriff's Department and Wisconsin State Patrol.On November 16, over 60 area residents crowded The Spot to celebrate and honor these service groups.
Honored Guests (l to r): Paul Voigt-WI State Patrol, Paul Susienka-Bayfield County Sheriff Elect, Gary Victorson-Bayfield County Coroner & IR Ambulance Director, John Darwin-IR Fire Chief, Scot Eisenhauer-IR Police Chief, Michael Krig and Will Stoychoff-IR Police Officers
2010-11 Officers Installed
Directors and officers for the 2010-11 year were installed at the May meeting. Seated (l-r), Sue Lindquist (Tail Twister), Linda Hultman (Secretary), Ted Callahan (Director), Janelle Armbruster (Director), Darren Hanson (President), Reen Modeen (Director), Nan Olson (Vice President), Ken Watters (Director). Standing, "Tiny" Schweiger (Vice President), Kent Getty (Lion Tamer). Not pictured, Lona Schmidt (Treasurer), Steve Schmidt (Director), Bill Trautt (Director).
Kayla Brannon is shown receiving the first installment of her $1,000 scholarship from Lions President Jeanne Joseph. The presentation was made August 15, 2009, at the Iron River Lions Golf Scramble. Proceeds of the Scramble provide funds for scholarships. Kayla will be attending WITC-Superior. Her connection with the Lions is not new--she was the 2007 Blueberry Festival Queen.
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We Serve Area Youth
Lion Fred Baue attaches custom-made brackets to the swing set being installed at the Iron River Lions Memorial Park. The brackets were fabricated and generously donated by Hood Equipment Inc. Youth Baseball
Cory Holsclaw, Iron River Youth Baseball, accepts a $1,000 check from Vice President Darren Hanson. Darren is the club Special Projects Director. The money will be used to improve Iron River's baseball fields. The athletic fields were originally built as part of an Iron River Lions project.
Thanks to Vice President Darren Hanson and his Special Projects team, the memorial plaque at the Iron River ball fields looks as good as it did when installed in 1983. The plaque reads, "Iron River Lions Memorial Park. 1983. In memory of all members of the Iron River Lions Club for services rendered to the citizens of Iron River." Additional work on the parks is underway in cooperation with the Town of Iron River and Youth Baseball clubs.
Gitchee Gumee 4H Shooting Sports advisor, Lion Ray Kangas, accepts a check from Iron River Lions Treasurer, Reen Modeen. Ray will accompany the Gitchee Gumee team to the United States Junior Air Rifle Championships in Ohio at the end of June. |
Pictures from October Awards Dinner View 2010 Golf Scramble pix on YouTube
Click for Pictures and Information We Serve Seniors
Lions Faith Pittsley, Marie Larson, Jeanne Joseph (above), Ernie Pittsley and Bob Ruef were at the Senior Luncheon at the Iron River Community Center September 9 to offer free Glaucoma Screening. Below, Lion Marie administers screening.
10,000 STEPS for DIABETES
March 23, 2010 was the kickoff day for the 10,000 Steps for Diabetes Education and Fundraising program in Iron River. It is a joint effort, supported by the Iron River Elementary School and the Iron River Lions Club. A ten-week program is offered to students at the elementary school. You can participate at home. Follow the progress in Faith's log...
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