We have a new Lions Club here in District 11-E2!

On April 29, 2009, the new West Branch Area Lions Club was chartered at Carver's Restaurant in West Branch. Over 95 Lions and friends, including representatives from seventeen Lions Clubs were there to celebrate the occasion. Everyone had a very fine meal. IPD Bill Hansen was the keynote speaker and installed all the new members and officers. All the members signed the charter and then Governor Dave presented the charter to the Presiident of the West Branch Area Lions Club, Lion Mark Hacht.

The new members are: Mike Taearrence, Craig Buchoz, Darleen Hacht, Mark Hacht, Rebecca Goodwin, Roy Goodwin, Joyce Clark, Burt Shay, Taammy Buchoz, Dennis Turner, Carol Turner, Ann Shay, Kathy Miner, Jenni Vermillion, Dale Vermillion, April Hodgkin, Kim Noel, Joel Sheltown, Delanie Viers, and Mike Harmon.

Welcome to District 11-E2 and Lionism!.

If you're in West Branch on the second Wednesday of the month stop by Carver's and say hello

District Lions:.

Lori and I would like to thank you for a wonderful year. It has been a privilege to be your District Governor for this year.

We have accomplished a lot with the chartering of a new Club in West Branch and with our membership staying pretty level. It has been all due to the hard work of each and every member and club in the District.

Lori and I wish each of you great success in the coming year, and ask that you give DG Bev your full support as she continues to help this great district serve those less fortunate than ourselves.

Remember you are the "Everyday Hero" ,each of you do the "Miracles Thru Service" that International President Brandel has as his theme.

I will not be having an appreciation banquet as I feel that the appreciation you have shown me throughout this year has been enough, and I did not take the job to be honored.

If you want to honor me, please so consider sending a donation to the Lions of Michigan Service Foundation in my name.

Yours in Lionism,
PDG Dave Zeller & Lion Lori Murphy