Thursday, 11 November 2010
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Santa will be visiting Billericay between the 10th and 23rd December and has told us where he hopes to be. You can find out the details on our website at http://www.billericaylions.com/Sleighroutes2010.htm. Of course he will make every effort to complete these routes but we ask you to bear in mind that it is subject to weather and traffic conditions and the ability of his helpers to get home from work on time.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Training
A number of us attended the District Training day at Clacton and I think we all learned something. It was good fun too and an opportunity to meet fellow Lions we see infrequently.
Monday, 17 May 2010
Billericay Town Beer Festival
This year for the first time, Billericay Lions and Billericay Town FC are arranging a beer festival. The fun will commence on Friday 2nd June in the evening and continue until Sunday lunchtime.
We are all meeting this week to put the final touches in place and panic about the things we have forgotten.
If you are in the area, why not pop in and see us?
We are all meeting this week to put the final touches in place and panic about the things we have forgotten.
If you are in the area, why not pop in and see us?
Charter Night
Billericay Lions celebrated the 31st anniversary of the granting of their charter on Saturday 15th May at Stockbrook Manor.
There was a good turnout of both Lions and friends / families and I believe a good time was had by all.
I must be getting old as I thought the music was a bit loud!
There was a good turnout of both Lions and friends / families and I believe a good time was had by all.
I must be getting old as I thought the music was a bit loud!
Friday, 30 April 2010
National Convention in Leeds tomorrow
Tomorrow sees us setting off early - I'll be leaving the house at 04.40 and picking up 4 other Lions from 3 different clubs to make the trek by car northwards to the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Taking a car may not be the most environmentally friendly way to travel, but at least we are taking a full car!
In Leeds we hope to meet friends from all over the UK (and, who knows, further afield, too - I believe attendance will be around 1200) as well as hear reports and vote on resolutions affecting all Lions throughout the UK.
I have never been to a national convention before, but if it is half as good as the local East Anglia one was in March, we are all in for a great time. I just hope that the "refreshments" are not too tempting as we all need to get home again before midnight.
At least the others can sleep an th eway up and on the way back. Just spare a thought for the designated driver. At least if they are sleeping, I can choose what is on the radio.
In Leeds we hope to meet friends from all over the UK (and, who knows, further afield, too - I believe attendance will be around 1200) as well as hear reports and vote on resolutions affecting all Lions throughout the UK.
I have never been to a national convention before, but if it is half as good as the local East Anglia one was in March, we are all in for a great time. I just hope that the "refreshments" are not too tempting as we all need to get home again before midnight.
At least the others can sleep an th eway up and on the way back. Just spare a thought for the designated driver. At least if they are sleeping, I can choose what is on the radio.
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Are Lions right to help Haiti
One of the debates that often arises at Billericay Lions is whether it is right for us to give, whenever there is an appeal from Lions Club International to help support a major disaster, such as Haiti.
Please let us know what you think
The reasoning behind this is that when we are fund raising we generally say that funds raised are for local charities or causes. This is still the case for the majority of funds raised. However, are we then being unfair to the Billericay Public if we then give to some of the funds raised to support our fellow Lions in Haiti, to help them help the people of Haiti.
To me being part of an international organisation is that we help our fellow Lions in their time of need and I would like to think that should a major disaster ever strike Billericay, then International Lions Clubs will be their with aid to allow the Lions Club of Billericay to help the people of Billerciay.
Below is an excert from a comminication sent by the Lions Club International President to all Lions clubs worldwide
“To our Lions family in Haiti, I commit to you that the Lions of the world will be there for you today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, the year after that - and again for as long as it takes.”
I also know lots of local individuals and companies are organising events to raise money Haiti, so I know that the the People of Billerciay do care.
We would be pleased to here your views which we can help guide our decision making in the future
Please let us know what you think
The reasoning behind this is that when we are fund raising we generally say that funds raised are for local charities or causes. This is still the case for the majority of funds raised. However, are we then being unfair to the Billericay Public if we then give to some of the funds raised to support our fellow Lions in Haiti, to help them help the people of Haiti.
To me being part of an international organisation is that we help our fellow Lions in their time of need and I would like to think that should a major disaster ever strike Billericay, then International Lions Clubs will be their with aid to allow the Lions Club of Billericay to help the people of Billerciay.
Below is an excert from a comminication sent by the Lions Club International President to all Lions clubs worldwide
“To our Lions family in Haiti, I commit to you that the Lions of the world will be there for you today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, the year after that - and again for as long as it takes.”
I also know lots of local individuals and companies are organising events to raise money Haiti, so I know that the the People of Billerciay do care.
We would be pleased to here your views which we can help guide our decision making in the future
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Why not join Lions ?
Have you thought about joining Lions and enjoying the friendship and community spirit that comes with being part of one of Billericay’s service organisations.
Do you have some questions that you would like answered before making that first step. Then why not use this forum to ask any questions that you might have and we will try our best to answer them
Do you have some questions that you would like answered before making that first step. Then why not use this forum to ask any questions that you might have and we will try our best to answer them
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