Freedom District Lions Club Give Scholarships and Sponsor Trip to Peru

As released by the Lions Club:

The Freedom District Lions Club held their regular meeting on August 13, 2008 at the Messiah Lutheran Church. In attendance were the recipients of the Lions annual scholarships for high school seniors. The scholarships were awarded to Deborah Joy of Century High School and Katie Dell of Liberty High School. The Lions wish both of these young ladies great success in their future endeavors.

Also in attendance was Elise Pittman. Ms. Pittman received monetary assistance from the Lions to attend the Festival Internacional de la Primavera in Peru. This is a festival sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Peru and Ms. Pittman attended as part of the group with the National Baton Twirlers Association. Lions Club pins and Friendship Banners were exchanged with the Clubs in Peru. Memorabilia and a video presentation of her trip were presented to the Lions.

Our 3rd annual Double Basket Bingo is scheduled for August 23rd at the Sykesville Freedom VFD Hall at Route 32 and Freedom Ave. For your $40.00 admission fee, you receive breakfast, lunch and 40 games of basket bingo. Doors open at 9:30 AM, games begin at 10:30 AM. There will also be raffles, Jackpot games and several of the popular King Tutt games where someone will win 5 Longaberger baskets in each game. The first two years were sell outs, so reserve your seats now by calling Lion Sue on 410-795-0920, Lion Viki on 410-795-5334 or Lion Liz on 410-795-5115.

The Freedom District Lions are always looking for men and women who would like help their community. For membership information, call the Membership Chairperson, Lion Ron Audlin on 410-795-3675 or contact any Freedom District Lion. Information is also available on the internet at www.freedomdistrictlions.com.