Well, it has been a busy month and also a time to recall many old traditions, think of the heritage within our clubs and family ties to carry on what are or may become new traditions today or into tomorrow. We just came off our biggest fund raiser of the year here at the Burns Lions Club…operation of our hamburger stand at the local fair and rodeo. The music was playing, we Lions were singing and a good time was had by all. Of course we didn’t miss “Cheeseburger in Paradise’ in tribute. The most famous item we sell at our stand is what has been infamously named ‘Lion Balls’. How proud would the Lions who have left us be, knowing we continue to the day to carry forward this whimsical sweet treat that has put smiles on faces of our youth, now grown adults and senior citizens without fail. How many unique things does your club do that have been carried on for years that has become a local tradition? Be proud of that, what you are doing now may become one of those 50+ year old traditions that will be inherited for future Lion’s use in your club?

We are fortunate here to have had assistance from our local Boy Scout Troop in selling at the stand. We couldn’t do it without their assistance and our communities helping hands. This is a very big event for a small community and small club. The support of our community is evidenced year after year in our results. We can never say enough thank-yous to express our sheer gratitude.

And family…How grateful are we to our families to allow us to be gone while we volunteer for our clubs! This year especially hit home for me as I was able to allow my 9 year old granddaughter to assist in the booth. Maybe a future Leo or Lion, yet the seed has been planted for future community service.

‘Be Instrumental In Service’

Lion Pete Runnels

District Governor MD36-G

TRADITIONS, HERITAGE and FAMILY