New Lions Club chapter receives charter

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | Celebrating the chartering of the new Struthers Lions Club on May 7 were, in front from left, Bob Whited, past district governor and Region 1 extension chairman; Judy Dill; Millie Pitzulo, treasurer; Chris Bohl; Peggy Sapp; and John Sveda, president. The second row includes Bill Rausch, membership/retention chairman; Michael Curtis; Michael Perello; Phillip Macri; James Dill, second-year director; Frank Clinton, first vice president; and Leonard Heiderich, first-year director. In back are Scott Armstrong, secretary; Patrick Briceland, tail twister; and Michael Briceland and Carmen Pitzulo. Members also include James Pertrando, public relations director; Stephen Koniak; Michelle Galich; Joe Mancino; Bryan Montgomery; and Jerilyn Walsh.

STRUTHERS

A new Lions Club chapter in Struthers celebrated its charter night May 7 at VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road.

Twenty-one men and women marked the event, and the club also is the Ohio Lions’ first Centennial Lions Club.

During the ceremonies, Ohio District 13D’s governor, Robert Allgood of the East Liverpool Lions Club, presented the members with their official charter and installed the new officers.

Members of the Boardman Lions Club, which sponsored the formation of the Struthers chapter, were also on hand to provide any assistance needed, and members from many of the District 52 clubs presented the new chapter with gifts and donations to help them get started.

Master of ceremonies was Past District Governor and Region 1 extension chairman Bob Whited of the Austintown Lions. Past council chairman Paul Metrovich of the Calcutta Lions Club inducted the members, and each received a special Centennial Membership Pin.

Guest speaker was Steve Sherer, past international director, and also attending was Council chairman Don Robinette of the Good Hope Lions Club, who presented Whited with a certificate for his contribution in chartering the first Ohio Centennial Club.

Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youths throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.