Club News

Effective Speaking Competition 2016

We would like to thank all of the schools in the Pelham area as well as the Welland French Schools and Home School that sent students to our Effective Speaking contest on February 22. Thanks to all the contestants, your speeches were informative and entertaining. In our eyes you were all winners. To all the […] Read more…

Fonthill Lions/Lioness Donate to Pelham Cares

The Fonthill Lions and Lioness donated over $700 in toys, gift cards, hats and mitts to Pelham Cares at the annual Christmas dinner.  Pictured (left to right) is Nancy Yungblut and Jane Gilmour from Pelham Cares with Fonthill Lioness President Katherine Reid. Frozen turkeys were presented to Jane Gilmour from Pelham Cares for the Christmas […] Read more…

Cheque presentation to Sharon and Wyatt Flagg

The Fonthill Lions Club recently held a BBQ to raise funds to help offset some of the many costs incurred since Faith Flagg was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident. The BBQ was held at E. L. Crossley School where the students and staff supported it greatly. The co-operation at the school was fantastic, starting […] Read more…

2015 Peer Awards

Congratulations to Lioness Enid Gatcke and Lion John Mills on their 2015 Peer Awards! Thank you for all that you do in the community. Read more…

Lions 1/2 and 1/2 Draw Winner

Lion Fred Arbour (left) and Lion Brian Buchanan are shown presenting the cheque for $3,188.00 to Eric Ethier from Welland, winner of the Lions Half and Half Draw. Read more…

Awards

On October 14th, Lion Al Crowe was presented with the Lion of the Year Award by Lion Fred Arbour (secretary) and Lion Brian Buchanan (president). On October 14th, Pat O’Hara was installed as a Fonthill Lion by Lion Joyce Harvey (Past District Governor) and Lion John Harvey (1st Vice-District Governor).  Pictured are (left to right) […] Read more…

2015 Volunteer Service Awards

Pictured above, Fonthill Lioness were honoured for years service at the 2015 Ontario volunteer Service Awards. Fonthill Lions Club members were honoured at the 2015 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Gerry Berkhout 50 yr pin, Tom Boyce 30 yr, Doug Gaylor 25yr pin and Fred Arbour40 yr pin. Others honoured at 2015 awards included Anne Robbins 20 […] Read more…

Agriculture Night & 70th Anniversary

On May 2nd the Fonthill Lions celebrate their 70th anniversary.   Lion Fred Arbour with guest speaker, Lion Terry Graham from Newcastle Lions Club. Fonthill president, Lion Brian Buchanan, Lion Jean Graham holding Gambler and guest speaker Lion Terry Graham. On April 21st, Lions held their Agriculture Night.  Lion Fred Arbour making a presentation to guest […] Read more…

Effective Speaking Contest

The Fenwick and Fonthill Lions and Lioness held its annual Effective Speaking Contest at the Fenwick Lions Hall on Feb. 23rd.  The winners were:   Intermediate English:  1st place – Rebekah Mason, 2nd place – Rowena Hobbs, 3rd place – Natasha Wells.  All three winners were home schooled. Junior English:  1st place – Gisella Rugigana […] Read more…

Thank You!

The Fonthill Lions and Lioness thank you for your support in 2014.  We wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2015! Read more…