New Fairfield Lions Club Installs New Officers for 2019-2020
The New Fairfield Lions Club installed their New Officers for the Lionistic Year of 2019-2020 on Sunday, June 23 at Black Angus in Danbury, CT. Over 50 Lions members and guests attended. President Mark Lamanna passed "The Gavel" to the incoming New Fairfield Lions Club's President, Errol Arne. Lions District 23-A's Second Vice District Governor, Lori-Ann Beninson, installed all of the officers. President Mark Lamanna handed out Awards and Certificates to all the chair people who helped coordinate Lions Club's events throughout the year. The highest honor given by the New Fairfield Lions Club to one of its members is the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The MJF Program was established in 1973 by Lions Clubs International, and since then, only a few members of the New Fairfield Lions Club have received this distinguished honor. At this year's installation, the New Fairfield Lions Club honored two of their members with the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Lion Lori-Ann Beninson and Lion Regine Lambrech received this great honor. Both Lori and Reggie have worked tirelessly over the years chairing events and serving our community. They were also the first women, in the New Fairfield Lions Club, to receive this great honor.
The New Fairfield Lions Club would like to Thank all who participated in last week's Annual Lions July 4th Parade. It was a great day to honor America and to honor and "Remember All Those Who Serve" so we may live free. Also, a big special Thank You to the Culligan Water Company for providing Free Cold Water to all those who attended the parade. New Fairfield Lions Club BBQ'd over 300 Hot Dogs which were given out for free to all those who participated and attended the Lions July 4th Parade.
The New Fairfield Lions Club's next event is the NEW FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB's CARNIVAL, which runs from Tuesday, July 16th through Saturday, July 20th from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at the Consolidated School Field off Gillotti Road in New Fairfield
across from St Edward the Confessor Church. This annual event has brought smiles to many children and families throughout our town and neighboring communities for years. Carnival Rides are provided by Stewart Entertainment. Single ride tickets and "Pay One Price" ride wristbands will be available for purchase. Cash and credit/debit cards will be accepted for all ride tickets and foods purchased in the Lions Food Tent. Live Bands are scheduled for your evening entertainment while you enjoy the carnival and the delicious food served by all the volunteers and members of the New Fairfield Lions Club. Roast Beef Sandwiches, Sausage & Pepper Wedges, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Nachos, Chili, Fried Dough and much more. The Lions Food Tent opens at 6:00pm, a half hour before the rides, so you could relax and enjoy dinner with your family and friends. All the members of the New Fairfield Lions Club "Thank You" for your continued support. All funds raised at the carnival and other Lions events throughout the year go towards the charitable endeavors of the New Fairfield Lions Club.
The New Fairfleld Lions Club is always looking for New Members, with New Ideas, who are willing to work together "To Serve Those In Need" within our community. If you are interested in being part of a great organization that gives back to the community, please attend one of their events and ask them to invite you to one of their Club's dinner meetings. There will be a membership information table set up outside the main food tent at this year's carnival for your convenience. Please pick up a Lions membership brochure or just take a few minutes to introduce yourself. The New Fairfield Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at Biscotti's Restaurant in New Fairfield, CT. For more information, visit their website: www.newfairfieldlions.org. You can also follow their events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewFairfieldCTLionsClub/.