Fulton Lions Members In Syracuse Honor Flight Mission 009

Fulton Lions Robert Reynolds, left, and Leo Chirello were recent participants in Honor Flight Syracuse Mission 009 to Washington, D.C.

Reynolds, a Navy veteran, and Chirello, an Army veteran, both served during the Korean War.  On April 29, Honor Flight flew 80 Central NY veterans to our nation’s capital.  Their mission: “We fly our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect together at their memorials.”  

Honor Flight paid all expenses for the trip which included visits to the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Air Force memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, and a rousing heroes welcome at Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport on their return.

FULTON LIONS CLUB DONATES $1,000 TO UNITED WAY’S STONE SOUP

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Lions Club recently donated $1,000 to the Stone Soup fundraiser for local food pantries, sponsored by the United Way of Greater Oswego County,  (UWGOC), it was announced by President David Guyer. “The Fulton Lions Club has contributed to this project for a number of years,” Guyer said. “It is of vital importance that we all pull together to support our local food pantries and the clients they serve.”

This year’s event, held April 11, at Holy Trinity Parish in Fulton, had soup donated from Blue Moon Grill, Tavern on the Lock, Mimi’s Drive-In, and the Foursome Diner, said Ali McGrath, UWGOC resource development director. Other supporters were Davis Brothers, C’s Market, Red Baron, Springside at Seneca Hill, Kathy’s Cakes, Sweet Cindy’s Gluten Free Bakery, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Kinney Drugs.

All proceeds benefit food pantries at the Hannibal Resource Center, Catholic Charities of Oswego County, and the Salvation Army.

The Fulton Lions Club, also known for their Lions Loot Sweepstakes, Lions Mane Event Comedy Night, and annual Duck Derby, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams, and hearing aids to residents in the Greater Fulton area. 

FULTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY UPDATES FULTON LIONS CLUB

FULTON, NY – Joseph Fiumara, center, executive director, Fulton Community Development Agency, made a presentation at at the Fulton Lions club’s March meeting. Fiumara elaborated on waterfront development plans for Lake Neatahwanta, improvements to Recreation Park, and progress made by the Fulton Footpaths organization.

Joining him is Fulton Lions President Dave Guyer, left, and Fulton Lions Past President Robert Weston, who is also a member of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Committee.  The Fulton Lions Club, also known for their Lions Loot Sweepstakes, Lions Mane Event Comedy Night, and annual Duck Derby, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams, and hearing aids to residents in the Greater Fulton area. 

The Heart of Fulton’ Visits Fulton Lions Club

FULTON, NY – Author Jim Farfaglia and Mary Kimball made a presentation to the Fulton Lions Club on their book, “The Heart of Fulton at Home and Abroad: World War II and the Korean War,” at the club’s February meeting.

From left are: Jim Farfaglia, Leo Chirello, Mary Kimball and Dave Guyer.

Kimball and Farfaglia read excerpts from the book, which recounts personal stories of Fulton veterans and their families during the two wars.

Fulton Lions past president Leo Chirello is a Korean War veteran who contributed a memoir to the book.

They were joined by Fulton Lions President Dave Guyer.

The Fulton Lions Club, also known for its Lions Loot Sweepstakes, Lions Mane Event Comedy Night, and annual Duck Derby, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams, and hearing aids to residents in the Greater Fulton area.

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Lion's Loot Drawing

This year’s Lions Loot is Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Fulton Polish Home.

It’s a great party for ticket holders with free refreshments, raffle drawings, and large-pot 50-50 drawings.

Doors Open at 12 p.m.   Main drawing starts at 4 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased at the door.

1st Prize is $10,000

2nd Prize is $7,000

3rd Prize is $5,000

5 Prizes of $1,000

6 Prizes of $500

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Annual Duck Derby

The Annual Duck Derby will be held on September 10th.  Check back for more details!

Fulton Lions Club Donates $1,000 To Fulton Block Builders

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Lions Club recently donated $1,000 to Fulton Block Builders.

From left are:  Dave Guyer and Linda Eagan.

“The Fulton Block Challenge neighborhood revitalization program is a critical step forward in reshaping our city and restoring pride, one block at a time,” said David Guyer, Lions president. “Fulton Lions is proud to be a supporter.”

Guyer is shown with Linda Egan, FBB administrative director.

For more information on FBB, contact Egan at fultonblockbuilders@gmail.com  or visit www.FultonBlockBuilders.com

Fulton’s Lions Club, also known for its Lions Loot Sweepstakes, (April 30) and Lions Mane Event Comedy Night, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams, and hearing aids to residents in the greater Fulton area.

For further information on Fulton Lions, visit its Facebook page under “Fulton NY Lions.”

Fulton Lions Club Inducts New Members, Red Cross Makes Presentation

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Lions Club inducted Susan Duratt and Alex Conn as members at its January 19 meeting.

From left are: Mike Reardon, Alex Conn, Susan Duratt, Leo Chirello and Dave Guyer.

The Fulton Lions Club inducted Alex Conn (second from left) and Susan Duratt as members. “We are delighted to have Susan and Alex join our club,” said President David Guyer, (far right). Past President Leo Chirello (second from right), conducted the member induction ceremony and the sponsor for Duratt and Conn was Fulton Lions Treasurer Mike Reardon, far left.
The Fulton Lions Club inducted Alex Conn (second from left) and Susan Duratt as members. “We are delighted to have Susan and Alex join our club,” said President David Guyer, (far right). Past President Leo Chirello (second from right), conducted the member induction ceremony and the sponsor for Duratt and Conn was Fulton Lions Treasurer Mike Reardon, far left.

From left are: Rosie Taravella and Dave Guyer.

“We are delighted to have Susan and Alex join our club,” said President David Guyer. “As our club grows, so does our ability to reach and help more people in the greater Fulton community.”

In addition to the member induction, Rosie Taravella, regional CEO, Western and Central NY Region of the American Red Cross, gave a presentation on the agency’s many services.

She focused on a program that provides and installs free home smoke detectors, while educating families about fire safety, prevention, and escape.

Taravella also discussed the services the Red Cross offers active military, as well as the blood donation drives they are well-known for.

Rosie Taravella, regional CEO, Western and Central NY Region of the American Red Cross, gave a presentation on the agency’s many services. She focused on a program that provides and installs free smoke detectors, while educating families about fire safety, prevention, and escape.
Rosie Taravella, regional CEO, Western and Central NY Region of the American Red Cross, gave a presentation on the agency’s many services. She focused on a program that provides and installs free smoke detectors, while educating families about fire safety, prevention, and escape.

For more information, visit www.redcross.org

Past President Leo Chirello conducted the member induction ceremony and Fulton Lions Treasurer Mike Reardon sponsored both Duratt and Conn’s membership.

Fulton’s Lions Club, also known for its Lions Loot Sweepstakes, (April 30, 2017), and Lions Mane Event Comedy Night, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams, and hearing aids to residents in the greater Fulton area.

For further information on Fulton Lions, visit their Facebook page under “Fulton NY Lions.”