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The Rocky Point Lions Club hosted its annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, March 15th

Pancake Breakfast big success!

I would like to Thanks all the members that helped this morning Sunday 9, 2008 at the pancake breakfast at the Brentwood high school.

Ernesto Ruiz, President.

The Rocky Point Lions Club in conjunction with the Still Cruisin' Car Club of Shirley took part in the 58th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade from Miller Place to Rocky Point on Sunday, March 9th. Here readying for the classic car club ride are "lions" John and Staci Staufer holding the banner; (from left to right) "Uncle Sam" Robert Caggiano, Lion Connie Baez, President Louis Gallo, and Lions Carol Genua and Teresa Schifano.

President Louis Gallo of the Rocky Point Lions Club awarded Christine Utoft (left) and Matthew Genua (right) Certificates of Appreciation at its March meeting at the Sea Basin Restaurant for their participation as club mascots at children events and parades.

Eyeglass Collection

Lions Clubs International has some exciting news for Lions who collect glasses! We provide you with information so that you may include an article/message in your next newsletter.

Release from Lions Clubs International:

Exciting News for Lions who Collect Used Eyeglasses!!!

Lions Clubs International will post your club’s eyeglass collection locations on the LCI Web site. Simply send an email to: programs@lionsclubs.org with the name of your club and up to six eyeglass drop-off locations, including the name and address of each business or organization that supports your collection efforts. We hope to post locations for every club!

Or, you may complete the “Lions Recycle for Sight Club Participation Form” and return it to the Health & Children’s Services Department at Lions Clubs International. The form can be downloaded: www.lionsclubs.org (click on “Vision Programs” and then “Eyeglass Recycling” and then “Recycle for Sight.” On this page, you’ll find a direct link for the participation form – code no. IAD 404).

New! “Lions Recycle For Sight” promotional materials are available to enhance your club’s collection campaign. For further information, contact Health & Children’s Services at: 630-571-5466, ext. 318 or visit www.lionsclubs.org

The Rocky Point Lions Club in conjunction with the Rocky Point Rotary Club held its fifth annual Citizens of the Year dinner reception on Tuesday, March 25th, at the Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. The honorees were recognized by the Village Beacon Record Newspapers for their outstanding service to the Northeast Brookhaven communities in 2007. Back row (left to right): Officer Michael Dunn, 7th precinct (Gov't); Pastor Jeffrey Kolbo (Religion); Dr. Walter Mangel (Health); Rita Miszuk (Volunteer); Carolyn Reynen (Civics)