RUSK LIONS CLUB
Club receives thank you from district governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie
BY BILLY WATSON SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

President Sonny Adams read a letter from District 2S-1 President Dr. Bonita Lowrie who acknowledged the pleasure of meeting with the club last week. She said that the fun, food, fellowship and spirit of the group was all enjoyable. She extended congratulations to all the Lion members who received Dream Catcher pins for their outstanding work. All the club members are proud as they follow the club motto of "We Serve." She thanked the club for the nice gift basket that was given her.

Tim Timmons attended the Port Arthur founders club last week which is one of the oldest clubs in Lionism. It began in 1917 and the average age of their membership was 80.

Mr. Timmons was presented a pin for his work in the youth exchange program.

Amy Derrington made a report on the 'Relay for Life' program of the American Cancer Society.

She has indeed been a front runner in our Lion's Club involvement in the

Relay for Life' weekend 'Get-a-Way program.

She said there would be no cooking, no cleaning, just relaxing and enjoying the weekend.

She has been able to contact several places and put together a package which includes at no costs to the club, such things as: hotel stay for two nights at the Weston Inn & Suites in Rusk; passes to ride the Texas State Railroad Train; breakfast at the Coffee Grind; lunch for two at the Legacy of Harvey Collins; dinner for two at El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant in Rusk and $50 cash for only a $2 chance. Drawing will be held April 5 at the Rusk Lions Den. All profit goes to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes containing the ticket number will be available at practically all business and public places in Rusk.

Persons may make a $2 donation to support the 'Relay for Life' American Cancer Society program.

Ardys Brown, Teri Brown, and Charlie Burfoot attended the Vision Training Program on eye screening certification at Midland, Feb. 16-17.

Special guests were Fran Burmingham and Evelyn Stewart who was voted into the club as a new member.