New Family Night Meeting Begins

Our new night meeting format began this evening, with approximately 20 people in attendance. Carl Wickham was the guest speaker and displayed several interesting and unique antique had tools. These meeting are presently held at Mr. Lees at 6 pm on the 4th Thursday of every month. Lions Family members, guest, prospective Lions, and Lionesses are welcome. If you like, come a little early and have some dinner and fellowship.

Welcome new Lion, Joe Star

We are pleased to announce that Joe Starr was inducted into our club. Joe was sponsered by Lion Scott Walsh, and inducted by Lion Tom Cahoon.

Mid East Career and Technology Center Levy

Dan Coffman and Mike Hawley representing the Mid-East Career & Technology Centers were the guest speakers at the meeting. They informed the club of their upcoming March levy. None of the levy money will be for salaries or staff, only for remodeling and updating of the 35 year old existing facilities.

Cambridge Police Department "Rock" Lions

Lion Tom Cahoon introduced Patrolman David Peoples to the Cambridge Lions. Dave spoke about a new project that the Jerry Dragison FOP Lodge # 10 has begun to collect funds toward the purchase of a K9 Unit for the Cambridge Police Department. Dave discussed the benefits of having a K9 unit on the force as well as the costs associated with purchasing and day to day operations with the animal. Patrolman Peoples introduced Seargant John Bumba of the Martins Ferry PD and his K9 partner, Rock. Rock is a dual purpose officer. He is trained for use in drug enforcement as well as tracking work. He is a 3 year old Belgian Malinois weighing in at around 90 pounds. Sgt. Bumba and Rock demonstrated how they search for ilicit substances and "hit" on drugs hidden from sight. Patrolman Peoples willingly donned a safety suit to demonstrate Rock's attack ability and comand capacity. All of Rock's comands are issued in German, and Sgt. Bumba never had to raise his voice in order for his partner to respond. Our thanks to Patrolmen David Peoples and Sam Williams, Sgt. John Bumba, and Rock.

Lion Les Announces 2008 Bass Tournament Dates

Bass Tournament Chair Lion Les Wymer announced the dates for the 2008 Open Bass Tournaments. Three tournaments have been scheduled at Seneca Lake this year:

• Saturday, May 17
• Sunday, June 15
• Sunday, September 28

All tournaments are scheduled from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., launching from the Seneca Lake Dam ramp.

Lion Les reported that the earnings of the May and September tournaments will be used to support local Cambridge Lions projects such as eye examinations, eye glasses, and diabetes support. The earnings of the June tournament will benefit Campaign Sight First II through the Lions Club Internationl Foundation.

See the this attached flyer for more details and to enter. Entry forms may also be picked up at the Dam Bait Store at Seneca Lake.

Lions_Club_2008_Bass_Tournaments_Flyer.pdf