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Friday, December 7, 2007 there was a Lions Christmas Party in Hidden Treasure. The pictures of the party can be viewed here. If you click Detail you will see titles of each and every picture. All pictures were made by Lion Frank Schray - only one person who attended a party and who was not pictured on any of attached photos.

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 we distributed Christmas Baskets to 36 poor Families in our area. This annual project was scheduled and prepared way ahead by Lions Dick and Earl with support of other members.

(Photo: Bolko J.Skowron)

With boxes ready to distribute Lions: Wade, Frank, John and Dick standing, Annabel and Earl kneeling. Not pictured are Lions Katie and Susan. Earl's wife Catherine was also working with us.

(Photo: Bolko J. Skowron)

Waiting for gifts recipients Lions Katie and Annabel.

Our Club is growing! We added four members to our Club: two new, one reinstated and one transferred from another Club. Initiation of newest member Helen Hammopnd - sponsored by Susan Redmond - took place February 19, 2008. Pictured from left are LIons Susan Redmond, Helen Hammond and Earl Lee.

(Photo: Bolko J. Skowron)

In March 04, 2008 we hosted Mr. Scott Hunter, newly elected Mayor of Cheraw. Mayor thanked us for an invitation and added how important is activity of Lions Club and other community organizations to help our city growing. Then he was talking about his plans, goals, projects and priorities. Three most important goals for Scott and for City of Cheraw are: Kepp budget under control, water supply and crime prevention. After very informative and detailed presentation, Scott was answering questions from the floor.

Mayor of Cheraw Scott Hunter

(Photo: Bolko J. Skowron)

Serving local community

Our member of over 20 years Dick Blinkhorn is known as a volunteer and local community servant for years. At April 15 2008, the Town of Cheraw gave Dick a Jimmy Duffy Volunteer Award for his outstanding contribution for youth sports. Dick is a basketball coach for children and Free Throw contest chairman. Congratulations Lion Dick, we all are proud of you.!!!

(Photo: Bolko J. Skowron)

On August 5th, 2008 we had a special meeting Awards Night. Our President Wade Perry received a plaque in recognition of outstanding leadership as a President od Cheraw Lions Club 2007-2008. On a picture below Past President Lion Perry Johnson presents award to Lion Wade Perry. Congratulations Wade for your outstanding job!!! Lion Bolko Skowron was awarded as a Lion of the Year. Thank you Lions.

President Award

(Photo: Bolko J. Skowron)

Helping hurricane Ike victims

Our member Susan Redmond was assigned by the Red Cross to help hurricane Ike victims in Texas, where she spent 19 days, starting September 11, 2008. Here is a report from her mission. Good job Susan, you should be very proud of yourself! All members of Cheraw Lions Club are proud of having you here.