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District Community Impact Grants - Requests Due Friday, December 11
District Community Impact Grants - Requests Due Friday, December 11
District Governor Joanne Davis is pleased to inform the Clubs in District 23C of funds available through the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) for District Community Impact Grants.
Many thanks to all the Clubs that donated to LCIF this past Lions year
as these are the funds that help make this year’s grants possible!
Please submit your grant request to PDG Mary Krogh by E-Mail at govmary23c@aol.com. Requests are due by Friday, December 11, 2026.
You may submit your request in an E-Mail to PDG Mary (Approximately 1 page in length).
Identify a project that addresses an unmet humanitarian need for an underserved population
· Offer your proposed solution (What you want the grant to fund)
· Provide an estimated project cost (Not to exceed $4,000)
· Specify the Club contact (Name, phone, and E-Mail address)
Please copy your Zone Chair so that s/he is aware of your request and can offer assistance as needed.
All grant requests will receive an acknowledgement. If you do not receive an acknowledgement from PDG Mary, please call her at (860) 977-5760.
Grant requests must be approved by the District Cabinet so the Meeting Minutes can be submitted to LCIF with the application.
At the January Cabinet meeting, we will review and vote on the requests to be sent to LCIF for approval. There is a limited amount of funding available. It is possible that we may not be able to approve all grant requests that are submitted.
Please note: Clubs that have Club Community Impact Funds available must use those first before requesting District funds.
Contact PDG Mary Krogh for the status of your Club’s Community Impact Funds.
Voting Members of the Cabinet are:
District Governor Joanne Davis
Immediate Past District Governor Jim Tripp
1st Vice District Governor Darla Pigeon
2nd Vice District Governor Sharon Tiezzi
Cabinet Secretary (CS) Chenin Joyce
Cabinet Treasurer (CT) Maryjane Malavasi
Zone Chairs
1. George Blain
2. Sheri Ann Colquhoun
3. Doria Daviau
4. Chris Grant
5. Lisa Klein
6. Peter Lord
7. Pam Zimmerman
Read more about District and Club Community Impact Grants (DCG)
WELCOME TO DISTRICT DOINGS
WELCOME TO DISTRICT DOINGS
🌞CAMP RISING SUN GALA🌞
🌞CAMP RISING SUN GALA🌞
DONT' MISS OUT!
It is an event to remember.
This SUNDAY November 1st
From 1pm to 4pm
Port N' Starboard
Ocean Beach, New London, CT
$40 Per Person
For More Details Contact Keith Lemire:
LIONKEITH23C@YAHOO.COM
SIGN UP TODAY!
Together, We Make a Difference
SIGN UP TODAY!
Together, We Make a Difference
CLERF Celebrating 70th Anniversary
CLERF Celebrating 70th Anniversary
Celebrating 70 Years of Improving Sight. Improving Lives!
Join the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF) as we celebrate seven decades of service, vision and community impact! Since 1956, this mission has brought Lions and friends together—and YOU are invited to help us mark this wonderful milestone.
Let’s honor our history, celebrate the people behind our progress and look ahead to a bright future!
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Hartford South Hotel
100 Capitol Blvd., Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Cost: $65 per person
RSVP by Friday, November 6:
https://forms.gle/N71ncZuh35gTwjJe8
Or scan the QR code on the invitation.
Bring your Lions pride and join the celebration!
#CLERF #70YearsOfService #ConnecticutLions #ImprovingSightImprovingLives #WeServe
RAFFLE BASKETS are always welcome even if unable to attend.
Drop off info for Raffle Basket Donations for Clerf Celebration:
Contact: Chenin secretary@ectlions.org or
DG Joanne governor@ectlions.org and they we will arrange to pick them up.
Durham Lions Club
Hosts: Comedy for a Cause
Durham Lions Club
Hosts: Comedy for a Cause
THESE SHOWS SELL OUT! The evening starts with a great buffet dinner from Taino Smokehouse. Then the professional comics bring the room to belly laughs. The evening ends after around 40 raffle prizes are awarded to lucky ticket holders. Drinks are BYOB. So, put together a table of 10 friends and come to Durham for a night of fun.
DATE: November 14th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Location: The New Haven Raccoon Club
853 New Haven Road, Durham 06422.
Tickets are $50 each.
Call Bill, at 860-916-7497, to order your tickets before it's too late!
PASTA DINNER
OLD SAYBROOK LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISING
PASTA DINNER
OLD SAYBROOK LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISING
Please support the Old Saybrook Lions Club Fundraising
for District 23 C 2nd VDG Sharon Tiezzi
Date: Saturday, November 14 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
*New Location: St. John Church, 161 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT
Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Desert, beverage
Cost: ADULTS: $15 | CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT
Purchase tickets in advance $15 a meal.
Mail and Make checks payable to the:
OLD SAYBROOK LIONS CLUB LEADERSHIP FUND
P.O. BOX 21, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475
INFO: DEB WILKIE 860-222-5942 | WILKIEDEBRA2@GMAIL.COM
SHARON TIEZZI 860-395-8876
Waterford Regional Lions Club
Waterford Regional Lions Club
CRAFT SHOW
CRAFT SHOW
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 10:00am - 3:00 pm
Location: Waterford Community Center
Free Admission!
Support Local Crafters and Artisans
Handmade items, Gifts for Everyone
Santa Paws
Santa Paws
Lions Club of North Stonington
Making memories that last a lifetime while giving back to the community.
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday, November 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: 125 Fowler Road, North Stonington, CT
Contact: Laurie Bowers 860-514-1098 | lauriebowers1267@gmail.com
QR Codes:
Tickets and details through Eventbrite
Donate through Venmo @Laurie-Bowers-21 (you need the last 4 of her ph#)
Procedes support community service efforts.
Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Hosted by the Montville Mohegan-Pequot Lions
❄ SHOP LOCAL • SUPPORT LOCAL • GIVE LOCAL ❄
Date: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: MOHEGAN SCHOOL 49 Golden Rd • Uncasville, CT
COME KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH US!
Lots of different crafters • Vendors • Raffles • Food Trucks
Find unique gifts, handmade treasures and holiday goodies while supporting your local community!
100% OF ALL MONEY RAISED GOES TO LOCAL AND LIONS' CHARITIES!
Bring your friends • Bring your family • Bring your holiday spirit!
🎅 ☃ 🎄 See you there! 🎄 ☃ 🎅
Montville Mohegan-Pequot Lions Club
Any questions call or text Susan: 860-885-8828
COMEDY FOR A CAUSE
Hosted by: Lisbon Griswold Centennial Lions
COMEDY FOR A CAUSE
Hosted by: Lisbon Griswold Centennial Lions
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show Starts 8:00 PM
Location: The French Club 79 Wilson St, Jewett City CT
CASH Bar / Raffle/ Bring Snacks
For Tickets and more information Contact:
Karol: 860-908-2502 or
Maria Gladue: seeglass61@gmail.com and/or 860-885-4090
MID-WINTER CONFERENCE - PROGRAM AD SALES
October 31st Deadline for Early Placement Discounts
MID-WINTER CONFERENCE - PROGRAM AD SALES
October 31st Deadline for Early Placement Discounts
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Discount AD DEADLINE OCT 31st
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Discount AD DEADLINE OCT 31st
Receive a 5% discount if we receive your
Ad Placement and Payment by Oct 31st.
FULL PAGE AD $100 w/discount $95.00
HALF PAGE AD $60 w/discount $57.00
QUARTER PAGE AD $30 w/discount $28.50
Stop by or Send a copy of the AD to local business around your communities!
EARLY BIRD ORDERS/PAYMENT DUE BY OCT 31st - to receive 5% discount. Send in your AD COPY BY JANUARY 1st!
FINAL DEADLINE for ad copy is January 10th!
Help us reach our GOAL.
We would like to have each club in District 23C
represented in the Midwinter Program.
ORDER FORM LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCPq6qfT95C18G2HtgovsC1GvqSAbacjTLh-9YUCFRRox4qw/viewform
For design help contact:
Pam: persis.zimmerman@gmail.com
Katie: lovemysailor02@yahoo.com
HUMANITARIAN NOMINATION & BANQUET
HUMANITARIAN NOMINATION & BANQUET
Humanitarians
make a world of difference
Humanitarians
make a world of difference
Do you know someone who goes out of their way to help
people and make life better in your community?
Nominate them for Humanitarian of the Year!
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027
Time: 1:00 PM Registration and Cocktails
Location: Port 'N Starboard - 1225 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320
Cost: $55.00 PER PERSON
Nominee Eligibility Requirements:
Must live or perform the service in the town of the representing Lions club.
Cannot have been a Lion for the past 5 years.
Must be available for the banquet.\
Nomination letters are limited to 1 page.
Submissions must reach PDG Mary Krogh no later than December 19th.
Email to: govmary23c@aol.com (preferred)
or mailed to: PDG Mary Krogh - 92 Young Street East Hampton, CT 06424
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
JOIN THE LEDYARD LIONS CLUB
WEEKLY BINGO! New Time!
JOIN THE LEDYARD LIONS CLUB
WEEKLY BINGO! New Time!
BINGO! 19 games, 2 winner-take all, 2 progressives, $8 minimum package, 1 card for every game $14.00, Prizes $1,200 to $4,000.
Date: Every Wednesday
Times:
4:00PM Doors Open
5:30 Papers Sold
6:30 1st Numbers Called, Kitchen Closes
Location: Gales Ferry Fire House, Rte. 12, Gales Ferry, CT
ALL PROCEEDS USED FOR COMMUNITY CHARITIES.
Join The Taftville Lions for a Pasta Supper
Join The Taftville Lions for a Pasta Supper
Date: First Thursday of Every Month
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: Taftville Knights of Columbus Hall, 47 S. 2nd Ave Taftville, CT.
Ticket Price is $10.00 per meal
Dinner includes Pasta, Salad, Bread, Desserts and drinks.
We have Gluten Free pasta upon request.
Take outs available.
The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge
The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge
Join the The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge for some fun and test your knowledge!
Date: Last Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Black Dog Bar and Grill / Marly’s Pub, 146 Park Rd, Putnam, CT
There is a different designated charity each month.
HEBRON LIONS DONATE YOUR CLUNKER
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 to download flyer.
Call: 888-652-7199 for more details. Thanks in advance for your support.
MERCHANDISE
MERCHANDISE
Lions Club Christmas Ornament
Lions Club Christmas Ornament
A Small Ornament with a Big Impact!
Celebrate the spirit of the season with a beautiful green-and-white Lions Club Christmas ornament featuring the inspiring message “We Serve — Rooted in Service.”
Each ornament is just $15, and includes a $10 donation to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) in your name! It’s a wonderful way to support LCIF while sharing the spirit of giving this holiday season.
Looking for a great grab bag gift, a special gift for your Lion friends, or something meaningful to adorn your own Christmas tree? This ornament is the perfect choice!
Call Mary at 860-977-5760 before Sunday Morning, and she will bring your ornament to the Camp Rising Sun Gala.
Give a gift that celebrates service, generosity, and the difference Lions make in our communities!
LIONS HISTORY BOOK - 2026 Edition
LIONS HISTORY BOOK - 2026 Edition
Our Service. Our Stories. Our Connecticut Lions legacy.
Our Service. Our Stories. Our Connecticut Lions legacy.
The MD23 Connecticut Lions History Book, 2026 Edition, is now for sale! Celebrate the Lions, Leos, clubs, and service that have shaped our Connecticut story—and continue to make a difference today.
Each hardcover book is $40—a wonderful keepsake for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a fellow Lion!
Pick up at an MD23 or District event (See below)
Or choose delivery by USPS modest pricing at $6/book
Proceeds benefit Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
Order yours today: https://forms.gle/vyziUdLbkoMbgbzT9 or scan the QR code on the flyer
Pick up available at:
Midwinter 2027 - February 5-6
Cabinet Meeting - January 4, 2027 (all districts)
Council Meeting - January 11, 2027
Cabinet Meeting - March 1, 2027 (all district)
Council Meeting - March 8, 2027
Cabinet Meeting - June 7, 2027 (all districts)
Council Meeting - June 14, 2027
Lyon Pride Shirt Order
Lyon Pride Shirt Order
Order by December 15, 2026
Show your Connecticut Lyon Pride in Washington, DC!
Preorder your IP Mark Lyon shirt now and get it in time for the MD23 Midwinter Conference, February 5–6, 2027. Then wear it to the 2027 Lions International Convention as we celebrate IP Mark and Lion Lyn’s great year!
These USA unisex shirts come in XS–4X. The lightweight, 100% polyester fabric wicks moisture, fights odor and resists stains. Each shirt has a camp collar, matching buttons, a left chest pocket and side vents.
Order by December 15, 2026. After you submit your order, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a payment link.
Prefer to pay by check? Make it payable to MD23, write “IP Mark Shirt” in the memo, and mail it to CST Ed Fenton, 76 Crestwood Trail, East Hartford, CT 06118.
Order here: https://forms.gle/UGvcY24XjnRkbbAW7
Let’s fill DC with Connecticut Lyon Pride!
Support Humanitarian Services
Support Humanitarian Services
SHOP District 23C Merchandise Store
SHOP District 23C Merchandise Store
Get Your Swag!!!! SHOP TODAY! 20% of all proceeds will support LCIF!
Click to visit Merch Store to order your items today.
SERVICE PROJECTS
SERVICE PROJECTS
RED CROSS DISASTER ACTION TRAINING
RED CROSS DISASTER ACTION TRAINING
If anyone is interested, this is a one day program with the Red Cross on disaster training on November 7th in Uncasville, CT. Please use the QR code to sign up, you will receive an email in a few days to fill out info.
Covering: New London County, including communities such as Lyme, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Salem, Montville, Waterford, and New London.
Join Us!
Date: November 7th
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Uncasville/Montville location will be announced post registration.
If you have questions please let me know Maria Gladue, Alert Chairman, District 23C
Email: Seeglass61@gmail.com
Call: 860-885-4090
Thank you,
Maria Gladue
Vision and Mobility Service Project
Vision and Mobility Service Project
Cromwell Lions Supports
Forever In Your Heart Foundation
Cromwell Lions Supports
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?
Contact:
Leo-Lion Ruth or Lion Laura at (860) 993-5017
To hear more about her family’s adventures with these pups.
Hunger and Humanitarian Service Project
Hunger and Humanitarian Service Project
New London Lions Club
serve the people in the community.
New London Lions Club
serve the people in the community.
Everyone is welcome to come and hang out with us. The Center is looking for volunteers for the holidays.
Date: THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY Month
Time: 3:45 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: New London Community Meal Center, 12 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320
Visit the website to learn more: https://www.newlondoncommunitymealcenter.org/
Humanitarian Service Project
Humanitarian Service Project
JOIN THE RED CROSS &
SPONSOR A BLOOD DRIVE
JOIN THE RED CROSS &
SPONSOR A BLOOD DRIVE
The Red Cross needs more blood drive sponsors, locations and help signing up donors. It’s that simple.
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
To set up a blood drive.
Contact: Maria Gladue, Alert Chairman
Email: Seeglass61@gmail.com
Call: 860-885-4090
SUPPORT THROUGH DONATIONS
SUPPORT THROUGH DONATIONS
Youth and Family Service Project
Youth and Family Service Project
BAGS OF HOPE
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
Contact: Steve Perry 860-617-7724 or Kathie Perry 860-207-1202
Vision Service Project
Vision Service Project
SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE BLIND
SOUTHEAST 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.
silverware collection.docxHunger and Homeless Service Project
Hunger and Homeless Service Project
Hunger & Homeless Committee
Wanted your old silverware!!!
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 or Amazon pick up.
Contact: PDG Mary Krogh Govmary23c@aol.com
Thank you.
Environmental Service Project
Environmental Service Project
NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Trex® is refreshed the Recycling Challenge and is excited to announce that instead of one opportunity to earn a reward, Trex® will now offer quarterly drawings. This provides groups the opportunity to earn the chance to win rewards up to four times per year.
This fun, inclusive format allows every participant a chance to be recognized, while reducing pressure to meet specific collection goals. The updated program launched in January 2026!
Trex® is dedicated to educating proper recycling practices for plastic bags and other soft plastic films through its Recycling Challenge.
MISCELLANEOUS / SALES AND RENTALS
MISCELLANEOUS / SALES AND RENTALS
TOLLAND LIONS CLUB PARTY TENT RENTALS
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.
To reserve for your party needs – weddings, graduations, picnics, birthdays and anniversaries.
Contact: Brett Jones at 860-930-4919
POPCORN MACHINE FOR SALE
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:
Phone: 860-662-0407
Email: oldsaybrooklionsclub@yahoo.com
Thank you.
Please submit items to DistrictDoings@ectlions.org by noon each Thursday.
Please submit items to DistrictDoings@ectlions.org by noon each Thursday.
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.
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.
Pam Zimmerman, 2026-2027 District Doings Editor Call: 860-918-6712
Pam Zimmerman, 2026-2027 District Doings Editor Call: 860-918-6712
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