TRAVELING JOY PROJECT

They say my JOY has gone away;

Vanished at the close of day.

No ransom note, no guilty plea,

Just one less sign... and an unsolved mystery!

But, if a fellow Lion took

My treasured sign from its nook,

Then may it travel near and far,

A beacon brighter than any star.

Display it proudly where Lions meet,

In every hall and every street.

Let every smile and handshake say,

"Someone shared a little JOY today."

Display it proudly where Lions meet,

In every hall and every street.

Let every smile and handshake say,

"Someone shared a little JOY today."

So, keep the secret if you must

Among good friends, I place my trust.

Does a stolen thing bring sorrow? No!

Not when it’s spreading JOY, you know!

When next I see my sign appear,

I'll simply smile; It’s very clear.

Because the greatest prank of all

Is watching JOY inspire us all.

Keep Spreading JOY!

As District Governor, I couldn't ask for a better purpose for my sign than for it to become a traveling Ambassador of Lionism ~ Appearing wherever Lions gather to remind us all that JOY grows when it is shared!

Traveling JOY Project

This is the beginning of the Traveling JOY Project. Wherever the sign appears, it reminds Lions that our mission is to SPREAD JOY THROUGH SERVICE. So, to the Guardian of JOY, thank you for helping it travel farther than I ever could.

Traveling JOY Project

Each Lion who is the Guardian of JOY accepts these assignments:

Display JOY at Lions meetings, Service Projects, and community events
Take photographs with Lions, Leos, prospective members, community partners, and everyone sharing in the spirit of service
Share how JOY was spread in that community
Introduce JOY to someone else
Send JOY on its next adventure in our District
Carefully replace the "O" to reflect the current season or special event
This JOY belongs to every Lion in our District!

Please submit items to DistrictDoings@ectlions.org by noon each Thursday Also, help us make your flyers accessible to all. Include a brief description that states the name of the event, date, time, cost, contact information. Please avoid scanned/snapshots of flyers.

Use of Lion Logos must be in accordance with LCI Brand Guidelines.

Thank you to Old Saybrook ZC Pam Zimmerman, our District Doings Editor.

CLUB EVENTS

Saturday

August 8, 2026

9 AM - 3 PM

Old Saybrook Lions

!!!! Vendors Wanted !!!!

Flea Market & Craft Fair

Old Saybrook American Legion, 80 Essex Road Old Saybrook

For vendor Space:

Please Contact: Karin (860) 876-4387

WEEKLY

EVERY WEDNESDAY NEW TIME!

LEDYARD LIONS CLUB BINGO: Join us for our weekly Bingo, at the Gales Ferry Fire House, Rte. 12, Gales Ferry, CT
19 games, 2 winner-take all, 2 progressives, $8 minimum package, 1 card for every game $14.00, Prizes $1,200 to $4,000.
Doors open @ 4pm, Paper sold at 5:30 pm, Kitchen closes at 6:30 pm, First number called at 6:30 pm,
ALL PROCEEDS USED FOR COMMUNITY CHARITIES.

www.ledyardlions.org

MONTHLY

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Join The Taftville Lions for a Pasta Supper at the Taftville Knights of Columbus Hall, 47 S. 2nd Ave Taftville. CT. Ticket Price is $10.00. Dinner includes Pasta, Salad, Bread, Desserts and drinks, We have Gluten Free pasta upon request. Take outs available.

THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY Month 3:45 pm – 6:30 pm

New London Lions Club serve the people in the community at the New London Community Meal Center, 12 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320. Everyone is welcome to come and hang out with us. The Center is looking for volunteers for the holidays. https://www.newlondoncommunitymealcenter.org/

LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 7pm

The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge is at the Black Dog Bar and Grill, Marly’s Pub. Putnam Ct. There is a different designated charity each month.

ONGOING

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This would be a great service/health project!

The Red Cross needs more blood drive sponsors, locations and help

signing up donors. It’s that simple.

To set up a blood drive.

Contact Maria Gladue, Alert Chairman.

Email: Seeglass61@gmail.com or

Telephone: 860-885-4090

The District 23C Merchandise Store is officially open!

https://signsandshirts.com/lions_club_23C/shop/home

to order your items today.

20% of all proceeds will support LCIF

Sincerely,

Lion Amanda Shanks

District 23C LCIF Coordinator

POPCORN MACHINE FOR SALE

Old Saybrook Lions Club is selling their popcorn machine. Its a Gold Medal Model 2552 Pop Maxx 12/14 oz. It has only been used maybe four times. It is thoroughly cleaned after each use. In excellent condition. $1,000.00.

Contact info: Phone #860-662-0407 or email: oldsaybrooklionsclub@yahoo.com

Thank you.

silverware collection.docx

Hunger & Homeless Committee

Wanted your old silverware!!!

We learned that St. Vincent de Paul in Middletown and possibly other soup kitchens need our old silverware.

Please give them to someone that is attending our cabinet meeting,

Amazon pick up or email PDG Mary Krogh: Govmary23c@aol.com.

NexTrex plastic film recycling program

See Plastic Recyling Page or Nextrex.com

- 25 participating organizations are randomly selected quarterly and rewarded with a gift, valued at $500
- Each 250 pounds is an entry into the drawing
- Each participating organization receives a gift from Trex when they reach the first 250 pounds (annually), valued at $100 NexTrex Store by Trex
- Weigh, record, and attach pictures at my.trex.com
- Deliver the collected plastic film to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations for recycling

HEBRON LIONS DONATE YOUR CLUNKER

Do you have a car, motorcycle, truck, van, camper, or boat that you want to get rid of? What about donating it to the Hebron Lions /Hebron Lions Charities Clunkers for Charities program? This is a way to allow the profits from the vehicle to stay with charities in Eastern CT. Based on the IRS laws this donation maybe tax deductible. Click on the Flyer.drive.google.com/file/d/1f3HOS25lvd4InxiPEiDTAhP4XqjzWLW2/view?usp=drive_link
Call 888-652-7199 for more details. Thanks in advance for your support.

TOLLAND LIONS CLUB PARTY TENT RENTALS

Party Tents ranging in size from 20’ x 20’ and up available. Tables and chairs rented as well. Lions deliver, set up and take down rentals. Rental fees based on size of tent and are all-inclusive for a one-day or weekend rental period.

Contact Brett Jones at 860-930-4919 to reserve for your party needs – weddings, graduations, picnics, birthdays and anniversaries.

SOUTH EAST CONNECTICUT

COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE BLIND

Many Lions Clubs support this important organization. Executive Director Renée LaBonté has provided a "wish list" (linked below) of items they need on a regular basis. If you, or your club, would like to help with any of the items, please contact Board Member, PCC Nanette Burdick, lionnanette@yahoo.com.

Wish List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lSXLxu9a6UW4e7w0A_5oB9BezvBRB7F/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=113987224481834633196&rtpof=true&sd=true

BAGS OF HOPE

Bags of Hope provides monogrammed duffle bags filled with comfort items to children in local foster care.

Many children in foster care carry their belongings in a trash bag.

Each $25 donation will replace a trash bag with a personalized duffle bag.

Eastern CT Virtual Lions
Steve Perry 860-617-7724
Kathie Perry 860-207-1202

Puppy Fundraiser.pdf

Please consider joining Cromwell Lions in their support of Forever In Your Heart Foundation.

Leo-Lion Ruth and Lion Laura have been involved with fostering and training Service Dogs, from birth to placement with their forever homes.

Want to be part of this amazing project ?

Checkout the QR code on the flyer.

Still have questions?

Leo-Lion Ruth can answer them

You can also reach Lion Laura at

(860) 993-5017 to hear more about her family’s adventures with these pups.

STOLEN
STILL MISSING

Would the someone that removed the Old Saybrook Leo's bell at our 75th Anniversary event, please let us know where the bell is!!!!!!.

We are forming the Old Saybrook Leos and we'd love for them to have their bell, please!!!!

PLEASE email me at District Doings or call me on my cell 860-395-8876 with any information about the whereabouts of the bell!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH, Lion Sharon Tiezzi

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