Newburgh Lions Club

Our dear friend and Lion in service, Lorraine Santacroce passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020. She joined the Newburgh Lions on April 13, 2009, with Dr. David Fitzgerald as her sponsor. As you all know, Lorraine was an invaluable asset to our club as well as to her beloved Mount Saint Mary College, her church and multiple friends, former students and colleagues. She will be sorely missed. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

On Saturday, March 7, 2020, the Newburgh Lions, Cornwall Lions and Woodbury Lions accomplished 185 vision screenings at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. https://www.facebook.com/WoodburyLionsNY/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php

FREE VISION SCREENING

Better late than never. . . On June 12, 2019, at Newburgh Enlarged City School District's Block N Dinner, the THE LIONS CLUB WATCH AWARDS were presented by Lions Wally Brunell and Susan Carroll. These awards were given to three outstanding females and three outstanding males who, in the opinion of their coaches, have shown exceptional athletic ability, plus sportsmanship, honors earned and scholarship. Awarded to: Terrence Anderson, Derek Iorlano, Tyler Serafini, Gabriella Palladino, Danielle Scarano, and Diamond Bullard.

Our 96th Installation of Officers ceremony. Thank you to PDG Rich Kingman as the officer that accomplished the swearing in.

What a privilege for Secretary Cathie Jones to present this year’s Newburgh Lions awards to these six amazing and talented graduating seniors!

At our last General Meeting of the year, Lion David Maksomski (current Treasurer and Past President) was presented the Life Membership certificate, pin and ID card from Lions Clubs International. Congratulations Dave!

Our 2019 Clay Shoot Fundraiser held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 was a BIG success. We netted $8,000 to support our vision and community service programs. Thank you to all who registered, our sponsors and The Thorpe Charitable Foundation as our event sponsor.

Today, at 10:00 a.m., a Plaque Re-Dedication Ceremony took place in Algonquin Park, Newburgh, NY, to honor Colonel Frederic Delano. Representatives from Orange County Government, Town of Newburgh, and Newburgh Lions Club were in attendance. The Newburgh Lions enlarged on Frederic A. Delano's donation of land to form Algonquin Park. In 1955, a ceremonial bronze plaque was installed. That plaque went missing. After discussions with the Town Historian and the Newburgh Historical Society, the Newburgh Lions have donated the cost to replace that plaque. In 2017, the Newburgh Lions donated an adjacent parcel of land in keeping with Mr. Delano's wishes "A park where people may enjoy picnicking, fishing and simple outdoor sports." Thank you Lion Susan Carroll for the wonderful pictures!

On May 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., a Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held at Algonquin Park, Newburgh, NY, to honor Colonel Frederic Delano. Representatives from Orange County Government, Town of Newburgh, and Newburgh Lions Club will be in attendance. All are welcome to attend. In 1949, the Newburgh Lions enlarged on Frederic A. Delano's donation of land to form Algonquin Park. In 1955, a ceremonial bronze plaque was installed. That plaque went missing. After discussions with the Town Historian and the Newburgh Historical Society, the Newburgh Lions have donated the cost to replace that plaque. In 2017, the Newburgh Lions donated an adjacent parcel of land in keeping with Mr. Delano's wishes "A park where people may enjoy picnicking, fishing and simple outdoor sports."

Another wonderful Scholarship Benefactors Brunch hosted by Mount Saint Mary College. It was an honor for Cathie Jones and Wally Brunell to attend and meet all the Scholarship awardees! And the day before, these wonderful students from the Mount, put a team together for Newburgh Community Cleanup!

Newburgh Lions supporting Newburgh Community Cleanup and Safe Harbors of the Hudson!

WITH YOUR HELP....we have redeemed 157,338 bottles and cans to date! Whaaaaaaaaat?! Secretly, but not so secretly, one of... our club members is aiming for 1,000,000 bottles and cans! Crazy right?! But is it? We can do it!!! With Spring upon please think of the Greater Washingtonville Lions Club to help recycle at your upcoming parties and events! We are keeping the bottles and cans out of the landfills and oceans! We are redeeming the recyclables We are putting the money Back. Into. Our. Village! WIN. WIN. WIN. We can use and would greatly appreciate your support. It can start with a like and a share! Contact us for more info! Thank you for your support!! #lcif #lionsclub #inclusiveplayground #washingtonvilleny #weserve #epa #buildingaplayground #orangecountyny #bloominggroveny #recycling #cansforacause #clynk #hannaford #thinkclynk #washingtonvillelions #abilitynotdisability #abilitiesfirst #access #accessible