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Lions
Executive
2008/2009 |
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Paul Riddell
Past President |
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Esmail Merani
President |
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Jack Burke
1st Vice President |
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Ken Jones
2nd Vice President |
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Wayne Beaten
Secretary |
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Don Carson
Treasurer |
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Jim Broomer
Beth Lewis
Al Zoschke
Bob Lewis
Directors at Large |
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Don Zogalo
Membership
Director |
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Ron Armstrong
Medical Centre
Director |
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Pat Peskett
Lion Tamer |
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Gordon Mac Issac
Tail Twister |
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Gordon Mac Issac
Bulletin Editor |
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Environmental Programs
In 1972, Lions made a commitment to preserve the
environment. Since then, thousands of club members have donated their time and
talent toward organizing local environment projects. Examples of just a few
Lions environmental projects are featured below. Additional projects are
included in these publications: Caring for the Environment: Environment Service
Projects for Lions Clubs and Our Environment, Our Future: The International
Service Project of the Leo Club Program (LEO 302).
Many Lions clubs implement environment projects on the
following days:
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June 5 is World Environment Day as designated by the
United Nations Environment Programme.
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April 22 is Earth Day designated by Earth Day
International.
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In the United States, the last Friday in April is Arbor
Day. The planting of trees is a tradition on this day. Special days for the
planting of trees are also designated in the countries of Australia, Canada,
China, France, Great Britain, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, the Netherlands,
Norway, Russia, Spain, Turkey and the Virgin Islands.
To purify the air, Lions:
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Plant trees - to reduce the depletion of the ozone layer
in the atmosphere.
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When driving, share a ride with others.
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Avoid using polystyrene plastics. When polystyrene breaks
or melts, it releases a chemical (CFC) into the atmosphere which destroys the
ozone layer.
To clean the waterways, Lions:
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Organize a community clean-up day to remove debris from
oceans, rivers or lakes.
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Donate potable water tanks to remote villages to provide
residents with fresh drinking water.
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Use detergents low in phosphates.
To protect the land for plants and animals, Lions:
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Create a community compost heap.
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Recycle paper, glass, aluminum, plastic and other
materials.
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Avoid purchasing products made from endangered species
such as ivory, coral or animal pelts.
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