Vice District Governor of District 24 A, installed the new officers of the Reston Lions club at its installation banquet on June 26 at the Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston.
The Reston Lions Past President, Sue Beffel gave a heart-felt speech to round out the year. Some highlights were some new activities and fund-raisers, a great new place
to meet, as well as a great new place to hold our Citrus Sale in the winter thanks to supportive members and an especially great
board!
It will be a very interesting year. We celebrate Andy's 37 years as Secretary before stepping down and handing the mantel off to Anne Ryan. In addition, Lion Jim Ryan, has been elected 1st Vice District Governor and will be working very closely with district and state leadership to encourage and foster Lionism throughout Virginia in the next 2 years as he transitions from Vice Governor to Governor. Don Leas has been elected President of our Reston Lions Club for this upcoming year. He promises to bring about an increase in the number of service events that we are holding as a club and to "keep the club busy." We say, "Bring it on!!!!" and hope to continue to fulfill the true Lions Motto of "We Serve" this year as well.
With the changing of the gaurd we also plan to conduct our official club meeting days one night a month, allowing us much more flexibility to perform some service activities and meet as a board for planning purposes without the distractions of a full meeting. Rest assured, we will still be getting together to chat as a club and spend time together.
As we head into this year, we look forward. We still have opening for the elected office of Membership Chairman and Vice President. These are very important roles and we are actively seeking members that would be willing to fill them as productive contributors. Email Don Leas if you are interested.
Front row above from left is Sue Beffel, Past President: Don Leas, President: Jack Gazlay, Treasurer: and Anne Ryan, Secretary. Back row from left is Gerry Washburn, Director: Jim Ryan, District Vice President: Ed Geiger, Director: Joe Hart, Tail Twister: Mike Moseley, Lion Tamer and Steve Reber, Director.(Photo Credit: Elvira Washburn)
The Reston Lions Club supports sight and hearing programs and more in the Reston and Herndon areas.
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