Happy New Year from the Rehoboth Lions

It's time to say goodbye to 2023, as we enter the New Year! Hello 2024! Hoping it is filled with Peace, Joy, and Prosperity for all our fellow Rehobothians!

For the Lions, our "Lion Year" starts in July with the swearing in of new officers, so we are just midway through our fundraising year - and what a year it has been so far! Please visit rehobothlions.org to learn more, view our upcoming events, get contact information, or donate to the Lion's.

We started back in September with our first Clam Boil - we gifted all proceedings to aid those victims of the Maui fires!

October was a busy month, as along with our next Clam Boil, we also had hosted our annual Golf Tournament! So many people to thank, for tee signs, sponsorships, the players - and of course, our friends at the Swansea Country Club for providing the wonderful venue! Stay tuned for the 2024 event to be held on October 6th!

We also had our Peace Poster contest - this year's theme was "Dare to Dream". Ms. Jennifer Faletra, our Art Teacher Extraordinaire at Beckwith Middle School always inspires the budding artists, and this year was no exception. It was truly the most difficult year to vote for a local winner as ALL the entries were TOP NOTCH! Congratulations to all who took part - but this year's winner is (now moving into the next round even as we speak!) - Amelia Trexler! Wonderful job, Amelia - and a big Thank You to Ms. Faletra for all the enthusiasm you give your students in participating!

Next up was our November Clamboil. For those who don't attend - they are held the first Wednesday of the month in September, October, November, March, April, May, and June. They are a great time for everyone - so don't miss out for our next one in March!

In December, we teamed up with the Eastern Star Freemasonry and the American Legion Post 302 to host a wonderful Senior Dinner, held at Francis Hall! We also had our annual Christmas Party at the beautiful Anawan Club!

Every dollar we raise goes to charity - Local recipients include the Food Pantry, Scouting Organizations, Scholarships for DR, BP, and Bristol Aggie seniors, and so many more! "We Serve" is the Lion's Motto - and we enjoy organizing and holding these fundraisers to give back to areas of our community that have need. We are always looking for like-minded men who wish to give back to our community, so please reach out if you are interested in learning more.

Aside from fundraising, what many of you may not know is that we provide medical equipment - delivered and at no charge - to residents that have need for items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs, and others. 2023 saw a tremendous uptick in those who we assisted - over 120 families with 139 medical items delivered to Rehoboth residents who had need - up from an average of 75 from the previous few years! Our Health and Welfare team does all the "heavy lifting", so if you need something to help you recover, please reach out! And if you have medical equipment in good working order that is no longer needed and wondering where to bring it - please let us know!

There are so many residents and businesses alike to thank - for all your support, your generosity, and your enthusiasm for our events.

I look forward to recapping in June when we transition to the next Lion Year!! Stay tuned for our Clamboils, our annual Russell Latham Recognition night (TBD in May - nomination forms will be available very soon!), our Chicken BBQ in June - and other fundraising events that come up.

Yours in Lionism!
Scott Lacourse
www.rehobothlions.org