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70 years of Brussels Lions Back row, from left: Gord Mitchell, Paul Mutter, Neil Mitchell, Bob Kellington, Jack Knight, Frank Workman, Gerry Exel, Jim Lee, Clarence McCutcheon, Tim Prior, Ron Clarkson and Gary McCutcheon. Middle row, from left: Jim Prior, Greg Ducharme, Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb, Lions Zone 8 Chair Mary Lou Stewart, Lions Past District Governor John Stewart, Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan, Lions Past District Governor Andy Klonikowski, District Governor Joanne Klonikowski, Jack

McCutcheon, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Jim Knight, John Boneschansker, Paul Nichol, Jean Davidson and Bryan Morton. Front row, from left: Kamran Zafar, Treasurer Janet Haertel, Second Vice-President Brian Keller, President John Gillis, First Vice-President Cora Alcock, Third Vice-President Kathy Nichol, Secretary Jim Armstrong, Master of Ceremonies Neil McGavin and Mel McCutcheon. Absent were: Klaas Jorritsma, Bob Richmond, Max Demaray, Merle Hoegy, Jeff McGavin, Louise Poirier and Bob Raymond.

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Brussels Lions Club 70th Anniversary Celebration

Being seen Celebrating seven decades in the community is no small accomplishment and the Brussels Lions Club achieved their longevity by being seen. Here is one of the club’s parade floats, making its way through the streets in 1981. (Photo submitted)

Thank you Brussels Lions for you ongoing support in our community.

Wishing you all the best as you celebrate 70 years of service.

McDonald Home Hardware Building Centre

Brussels, Ont.

519-887-6277 www.mcdonaldhomehardware.com

Best Wishes Brussels Lions on 70 Years of Service

HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS Come for a visit and see our various equipment lines JOE SEILI

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Lucy’s Crafts • knitting • mending

Thank you Brussels Lions for 70 Years of dedicated service to our community 428 Turnberry St., Brussels

Brussels Agromart Ltd.

Congratulations Brussels Lions!

235 TURNBERRY ST., BRUSSELS 519-887-9661 20 KING ST., 3878 WELLINGTON ST., CLINTON MITCHELL and 519-482-3445 519-348-8485

Thank you for 70 Years of Service

“You can’t pass on TenPas, where the welcome mat is always out for you!”

Thank you for 70 years of Service Brussels Lions!

CRAWFORD, MILL & DAVIES ROSS E. DAVIES, B.A., LL.B., U.L. CONOR T. O’KEEFE, B.A., B. Mgmt., LL.B. BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Box 610 Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 Tel: 519-528-2818 Fax: 519-528-2848

Box 1028 Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Tel: 519-357-3630 Fax: 519-357-2798

Box 100 Ripley, ON N0G 2R0 Tel: 519-395-2633 Fax: 519-395-4947

Box 104 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Tel: 519-887-9491 Fax: 519-887-9148

Thank you Brussels Lions for 70 Years Dedication serving our community

Jacquie Gowing Accounting Services Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business & Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax Filing

519-887-9248

• Crop Inputs • Crop Consulting • Crop Protection Products • Seed • Custom Application

has now become a major fundraiser for the club.

Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Polar Daize provided locals with the opportunity to have fun and frolic in the cold, participating in skating carnivals, dances on the ice, the Polar Dip and the ever-popular Thunder Mug races. Radio bingos, walkathons and canoe and snowmobile races also helped contribute during this period.

In 1972, the first Lions Elimination Draw was held with the intent to raise funds for the construction of the new arena and community centre for the village and the surrounding community. This annual event has contributed more than $200,000 since that time; money that has been spent on a wide range of community projects.

During the 1970s, the Brussels Lions Club was one of the driving forces during the planning and construction of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre and was one of the project’s major contributors with

Release the ducks!

The Brussels Lions Club’s annual duck race fundraiser has quickly evolved into one of its biggest of the year, and it’s certainly a spectacle that draws a crowd when the weather in the village is beautiful, as it so often is on the day of the duck race. (Photo submitted) Thank you for 70 years of Service Brussels Lions!

Todd Wheeler Insurance Inc. Office: 519-357-0155 Fax: 226-889-8944 Home: 519-887-9327

Congratulations Brussels Lions on 70 years of service

42309 Morris Road, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0

519-887-8253 Office

SHOP: 519-887-6916

Brett & Laura Fischer

www.brusselsagromart.ca

Brussels

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519-887-6273

Congratulations Brussels Lions!

Be well.

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Murray’s Barber Shop Congratulations on 70 Years Brussels Lions!

460 Turnberry Street, Brussels

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We provide full prescription and OTC services.

We’ll deliver free.

We waive the ODB co-pay.

We’re open Monday to Saturday.

We’ll arrange for transfer of your prescriptions.

We’ll listen to what you need.

Best Wishes Brussels Lions!

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439 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9682

Brussels Agri Services Ltd. • Feed • Animal Health • Pet Food • Gates & Feeders • Fencing • Work Clothing • Western Tack & Apparel

Congrats on your 70th Anniversary

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519-887-9391 1-877-887-9391

75 Sports Dr., Brussels

Brussels Optimist Club Wishes to thank the Brussels Lions on their dedication and service for 70 years in our beautiful community.

Thank you for 70 years of dedication & service

P.O. Box 69, Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0 DOUG SHOLDICE, CIP CAIB RIBO

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519-887-6006

BRUSSELS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Thanks the Brussels Lions for their 70 years of service to our community!

Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: cindyf@brusselslivestock.ca

on 70 years of serving our great community!

503 Turnberry St., Brussels

Thank you for your dedication and support to our community

Congratulates and sends sincere appreciation to the Brussels Lions Club for serving the community for 70 years!

FAX: 519-887-6949

Office: 519-887-6100 FAX: 519-887-6109

Congratulations and Best Wishes Brussels Lions Club

a donation of more than $18,000.

The single largest project in the history of the club however, occurred in 1984/1985 when the Lions Club decided to build a swimming pool for the village and its residents.

Approximately $50,000 was raised from various raffles and a door-todoor canvass to match an equal amount of government funding.

Even though the facility was turned over to the municipality on opening day in 1985, the Brussels Lions have continued to financially support this pool through the purchase of needed equipment, funding of capital improvements and subsidizing the cost of swimming lessons for local youth.

During the 1980s, the Lions helped to promote the local business community by sponsoring Town and Country Tradefest at the community centre and large dances in the new arena were also major fundraisers in the 1980s.

Throughout the 1990s, the duck races and Christmas raffles were added as fundraising activities and

then in 2014, an annual fiddle jamboree was added. In 2016, the Brussels Lions held their first community breakfast which immediately proved to be very successful.

When the village’s Carnegie library was expanded and renovated, the Brussels Lions contributed $20,000 and then in 2016 the club contributed $8,000 to the Brussels Legion’s accessibility and facility improvements.

As a result of the very generous support of the citizens of Brussels and the surrounding area, it is estimated that since 1946, close to $700,000 has been raised and returned to the community by the Brussels Lions Club. Since the club’s inaugural meeting, members of the community have entrusted the Lions with their money to do what needs to be done both at home and around the world.

Although the bulk of the funds raised are spent locally, the club is called upon to assist in other parts of Continued on next page

Gas Bar & Family Restaurant

The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry

Greg & Jim Ryan 83997 Brussels Line RR #2 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0

TENPAS DECOR Carpet One Floor & Home

members. After first welcoming a female member to the club in 2005, later this year the club will see its first female president.

From the club’s early days, members have come from all walks of life, including clergy, local business owners, doctors and farmers.

After first receiving its charter, it didn’t take the Brussels Lions long to get involved. In June, 1946, the club hosted the popular CKNX Barn Dance and collected clothing for National Clothing Drive. Since that time, funds have been raised for many worthwhile projects in a wide variety of ways.

Halloween parties were held each year from 1947 until the early 1960s.

In 1952, a car raffle was held which raised in excess of $2,500 – quite an accomplishment for its time. Rodeos, minstrel shows, peanut sales, paper drives, bingos and the Barrel over the Dam contest raised funds throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

In 1961, the first Lions Hockey Draw was held. Its popularity continues to grow year after year and

Congratulations Brussels Lions

Thank you Brussels Lions for 70 Years of Service

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Municipality of Huron East

April 17, at which time the club inducted its board of directors. The meeting was held at Melville Presbyterian Church. It began at 7 p.m. and was called to order by Seaforth Lions Club President Ross Scott.

The inaugural slate of officers installed that night were: R.B. Cousins, president; L.W. Eckmeier, first vice-president; R.J. Bowman, second vice-president; Rev. H.C. Wilson, third vice-president; R.E. Johnston, secretary; R.C. McBride, treasurer; G.M. Laycock, Lion Tamer; D.A. Rann, Tail Twister and directors K.L. Ashton, A. Wood, Dr. W.D.S. Jamieson and M. Wineberg.

The club welcomed 42 charter members to its first meeting.

Membership would fluctuate in the following years from the charter membership of 42. In the early 1960s there were just 28 members, but membership would then peak in the early 1980s at 59. It would sit at 37 in the 1990s.

Membership is currently 36, including five very active female

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122 Main St. E., Listowel

Brussels 519-887-6289

• sewing • crocheting

This year, the Brussels Lions Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

This landmark event means that for seven decades, dedicated men and women from the village have been volunteering their time to worthy causes throughout Brussels and beyond, making a difference.

This occasion was marked on Saturday night with a special anniversary celebration that welcomed Lions, their families and dignitaries from throughout the organization to Huron County.

The evening, which was emceed by Lion Neil McGavin, also marked a donation from the Lions Club to the Brussels Legion Building Fund. The cheque was presented by President John Gillis and Vice-President Cora Alcock.

The first meeting in the history of the Brussels Lions Club was held on March 29, 1946. It was a Friday. The Seaforth Lions Club, chartered in 1924, that sponsored the founding of the Brussels club.

The Brussels club then held its official charter night on Wednesday,

Thank you Brussels Lions!

FEED STORES DUNGANNON 519-529-7951 1-800-665-5675 WALTON 519-887-6023

COUNTRY STORE WALTON 519-887-8429

440 Turnberry St., BRUSSELS 519-887-6851

Call us 519-887-6461 Congratulations Brussels Lions Club on 70 Years of Service from Brussels Legion Branch 218

Bonnie Sallows

Aesthetics Electrolysis Manicures, Pedicures, Facials 791 Sports Dr., Brussels, Ont. N0G 1H0

• Pizza, Subs • Daily Specials • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Eat in or Take Out

Congratulations Brussels Lions!

Free Wifi

Open 7 days until 9:30 p.m.

390 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6951 Gasoline

Congratulations Brussels Lions on 70 Years!

Brussels Variety • GROCERIES • POP • LOTTERY TICKETS • ICE • SLUSHIE MACHINES • MOVIES

565 Turnberry St., Brussels Open 7 days a week

519-887-6224

ATM Machine

Congratulations Brussels Lions on 70 years of service

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42659 Walton Rd. WALTON VENTURE CENTRE 519-887-9393 ~ Walton email: barmy@wightman.ca www.barmytech.on.ca Made in Canada 70 Years of Service ~ Congratulations Brussels Lions!

McGavin Farm Equipment Ltd. "Celebrating 80 years in business 2016"

519-887-6661

We can help you with ROPS (Roll Over Protection Structures)

Job Well Done!

Walton 519-887-6365 OR 1-877-887-6365

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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016. PAGE 13.

Brussels Lions Club 70th Anniversary Celebration

Being seen Celebrating seven decades in the community is no small accomplishment and the Brussels Lions Club achieved their longevity by being seen. Here is one of the club’s parade floats, making its way through the streets in 1981. (Photo submitted)

This year, the Brussels Lions Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

This landmark event means that for seven decades, dedicated men and women from the village have been volunteering their time to worthy causes throughout Brussels and beyond, making a difference.

This occasion was marked on Saturday night with a special anniversary celebration that welcomed Lions, their families and dignitaries from throughout the organization to Huron County.

The evening, which was emceed by Lion Neil McGavin, also marked a donation from the Lions Club to the Brussels Legion Building Fund. The cheque was presented by President John Gillis and Vice-President Cora Alcock.

The first meeting in the history of the Brussels Lions Club was held on March 29, 1946. It was a Friday. The Seaforth Lions Club, chartered in 1924, that sponsored the founding of the Brussels club.

The Brussels club then held its official charter night on Wednesday,

Thank you Brussels Lions for you ongoing support in our community.

Wishing you all the best as you celebrate 70 years of service.

April 17, at which time the club inducted its board of directors. The meeting was held at Melville Presbyterian Church. It began at 7 p.m. and was called to order by Seaforth Lions Club President Ross Scott.

The inaugural slate of officers installed that night were: R.B. Cousins, president; L.W. Eckmeier, first vice-president; R.J. Bowman, second vice-president; Rev. H.C. Wilson, third vice-president; R.E. Johnston, secretary; R.C. McBride, treasurer; G.M. Laycock, Lion Tamer; D.A. Rann, Tail Twister and directors K.L. Ashton, A. Wood, Dr. W.D.S. Jamieson and M. Wineberg.

The club welcomed 42 charter members to its first meeting.

Membership would fluctuate in the following years from the charter membership of 42. In the early 1960s there were just 28 members, but membership would then peak in the early 1980s at 59. It would sit at 37 in the 1990s.

Membership is currently 36, including five very active female

members. After first welcoming a female member to the club in 2005, later this year the club will see its first female president.

From the club’s early days, members have come from all walks of life, including clergy, local business owners, doctors and farmers.

After first receiving its charter, it didn’t take the Brussels Lions long to get involved. In June, 1946, the club hosted the popular CKNX Barn Dance and collected clothing for National Clothing Drive. Since that time, funds have been raised for many worthwhile projects in a wide variety of ways.

Halloween parties were held each year from 1947 until the early 1960s.

In 1952, a car raffle was held which raised in excess of $2,500 – quite an accomplishment for its time. Rodeos, minstrel shows, peanut sales, paper drives, bingos and the Barrel over the Dam contest raised funds throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

In 1961, the first Lions Hockey Draw was held. Its popularity continues to grow year after year and

Release the ducks!

The Brussels Lions Club’s annual duck race fundraiser has quickly evolved into one of its biggest of the year, and it’s certainly a spectacle that draws a crowd when the weather in the village is beautiful, as it so often is on the day of the duck race. (Photo submitted) Thank you for 70 years of Service Brussels Lions!

Thank you Brussels Lions for 70 Years of Service

Office: 519-357-0155 Fax: 226-889-8944 Home: 519-887-9327

Home Hardware Building Centre

Brussels, Ont.

519-887-6277 Brussels

www.mcdonaldhomehardware.com

HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS Come for a visit and see our various equipment lines JOE SEILI

Thank you for 70 Years of Service

TENPAS DECOR Carpet One Floor & Home

Wishes to thank the Brussels Lions on their dedication and service for 70 years in our beautiful community.

“You can’t pass on TenPas, where the welcome mat is always out for you!”

519-291-4440

Municipality of Huron East Congratulates the Brussels Lions on 70 Years of Service 1-519-527-0160 1-888-868-7513 (Brussels)

Lucy’s Crafts • knitting • mending

Thank you Brussels Lions for 70 Years of dedicated service to our community 428 Turnberry St., Brussels

Thank you for 70 years of Service Brussels Lions!

CRAWFORD, MILL & DAVIES ROSS E. DAVIES, B.A., LL.B., U.L. CONOR T. O’KEEFE, B.A., B. Mgmt., LL.B. BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Box 610 Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 Tel: 519-528-2818 Fax: 519-528-2848

Box 1028 Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Tel: 519-357-3630 Fax: 519-357-2798

Box 100 Ripley, ON N0G 2R0 Tel: 519-395-2633 Fax: 519-395-4947

Box 104 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Tel: 519-887-9491 Fax: 519-887-9148

Thank you Brussels Lions for 70 Years Dedication serving our community

Jacquie Gowing Accounting Services Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business & Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax Filing

519-887-9248

75 Sports Dr., Brussels

Brussels Optimist Club

122 Main St. E., Listowel

Brussels 519-887-6289

• sewing • crocheting

519-887-6273

Downtown Brussels

519-887-8011

Congratulations Brussels Lions on your 70th Anniversary

Thank you for 70 years of dedication & service

P.O. Box 69, Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0 DOUG SHOLDICE, CIP CAIB RIBO

Murray’s Barber Shop

Brussels Agri Services Ltd. Congrats on your 70th Anniversary

Congratulations Brussels Lions on 70 years of service Greg & Jim Ryan 83997 Brussels Line RR #2 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0

SHOP: 519-887-6916

Gerald Exel Carpentry Renovations & New Construction • Windows • Doors • Decks • Additions • Roofing

Congratulations Brussels Lions Brussels 519-887-9616 Best Wishes Brussels Lions on 70 Years of Serving our Community!

Res.: 519-887-9820 e-mail: dsholdice@orrinsurance.net

519-887-6006

BRUSSELS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Thanks the Brussels Lions for their 70 years of service to our community!

Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: cindyf@brusselslivestock.ca

on 70 years of serving our great community!

503 Turnberry St., Brussels

Thank you for your dedication and support to our community

Congratulates and sends sincere appreciation to the Brussels Lions Club for serving the community for 70 years!

FAX: 519-887-6949

Office: 519-887-6100 FAX: 519-887-6109

Congratulations and Best Wishes Brussels Lions Club

a donation of more than $18,000.

The single largest project in the history of the club however, occurred in 1984/1985 when the Lions Club decided to build a swimming pool for the village and its residents.

Approximately $50,000 was raised from various raffles and a door-todoor canvass to match an equal amount of government funding.

Even though the facility was turned over to the municipality on opening day in 1985, the Brussels Lions have continued to financially support this pool through the purchase of needed equipment, funding of capital improvements and subsidizing the cost of swimming lessons for local youth.

During the 1980s, the Lions helped to promote the local business community by sponsoring Town and Country Tradefest at the community centre and large dances in the new arena were also major fundraisers in the 1980s.

Throughout the 1990s, the duck races and Christmas raffles were added as fundraising activities and

then in 2014, an annual fiddle jamboree was added. In 2016, the Brussels Lions held their first community breakfast which immediately proved to be very successful.

When the village’s Carnegie library was expanded and renovated, the Brussels Lions contributed $20,000 and then in 2016 the club contributed $8,000 to the Brussels Legion’s accessibility and facility improvements.

As a result of the very generous support of the citizens of Brussels and the surrounding area, it is estimated that since 1946, close to $700,000 has been raised and returned to the community by the Brussels Lions Club. Since the club’s inaugural meeting, members of the community have entrusted the Lions with their money to do what needs to be done both at home and around the world.

Although the bulk of the funds raised are spent locally, the club is called upon to assist in other parts of Continued on next page

Gas Bar & Family Restaurant

The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry

Todd Wheeler Insurance Inc.

McDonald

Best Wishes Brussels Lions on 70 Years of Service

has now become a major fundraiser for the club.

Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Polar Daize provided locals with the opportunity to have fun and frolic in the cold, participating in skating carnivals, dances on the ice, the Polar Dip and the ever-popular Thunder Mug races. Radio bingos, walkathons and canoe and snowmobile races also helped contribute during this period.

In 1972, the first Lions Elimination Draw was held with the intent to raise funds for the construction of the new arena and community centre for the village and the surrounding community. This annual event has contributed more than $200,000 since that time; money that has been spent on a wide range of community projects.

During the 1970s, the Brussels Lions Club was one of the driving forces during the planning and construction of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre and was one of the project’s major contributors with

Thank you Brussels Lions!

FEED STORES DUNGANNON 519-529-7951 1-800-665-5675 WALTON 519-887-6023

COUNTRY STORE WALTON 519-887-8429

440 Turnberry St., BRUSSELS 519-887-6851

Call us 519-887-6461 Congratulations Brussels Lions Club on 70 Years of Service from Brussels Legion Branch 218

Bonnie Sallows

Aesthetics Electrolysis Manicures, Pedicures, Facials 791 Sports Dr., Brussels, Ont. N0G 1H0

• Pizza, Subs • Daily Specials • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Eat in or Take Out

Congratulations Brussels Lions!

Free Wifi

Open 7 days until 9:30 p.m.

390 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6951 Gasoline

Congratulations Brussels Lions on 70 Years!

Brussels Variety • GROCERIES • POP • LOTTERY TICKETS • ICE • SLUSHIE MACHINES • MOVIES

565 Turnberry St., Brussels Open 7 days a week

519-887-6224

ATM Machine

Congratulations Brussels Lions on 70 years of service

Cotton Barmy Bags™ The Natural Choice

42659 Walton Rd. WALTON VENTURE CENTRE 519-887-9393 ~ Walton email: barmy@wightman.ca www.barmytech.on.ca Made in Canada 70 Years of Service ~ Congratulations Brussels Lions!

McGavin Farm Equipment Ltd. "Celebrating 80 years in business 2016"

519-887-6661

We can help you with ROPS (Roll Over Protection Structures)

Job Well Done!

Walton 519-887-6365 OR 1-877-887-6365

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Brussels Lions Club 70th Anniversary Celebration Continued from previous page the world through Lions International. These initiatives have included such things as collecting used eye glasses for use in developing countries, funding to help in the prevention of disease such as leprosy and blindness as well as famine relief, literacy programs and providing financial aid for victims of natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and floods.

Health and special needs charities such as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Easter Seals, Crippled Children, Canadian Association for the Mentally Handicapped, deaf, blind, The Ronald McDonald House, victims of disaster and many local families in need have also been the beneficiaries of the club over the years.

Closer to home, the Brussels Lions continue to provide financial support to a vast array of local community improvement projects and programs including, sports The Brussels Lions Club celebrated its 70th clubs, boy’s and girl’s clubs, anniversary with a special celebration on school bands, area parks and Saturday night. All members were welcomed, recreation facilities, youth as were Lions dignitaries from all across the groups, home and school area and both Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb associations, church groups and Santa Claus parades. and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. To The Brussels Agricultural kick off the evening, long-time members Jim Society, local hospitals, food Knight, left, and Jim Armstrong cut the banks and a host of local ceremonial anniversary cake. (Jim Prior photo) charities too numerous to mention continue to benefit annually from the support of the club.

The club has been a long-time supporter of the Lions Youth Exchange program, both in providing financial support to local participants travelling to other parts of the world as well as hosting participants from other countries and assisting with the District’s Youth Exchange Camps.

In 2013, the club revived the Leo Club after nearly 25 years with 15 members inducted on Best wishes to the its charter night. The club’s charter was officially presented on Monday, Sept. 23. The Brussels Lions club’s first executive was: Seth Nichol,

The icing on the cake

The Lions Club of Atwood

on 70 years of service

We would like to congratulate the Brussels Lions on their 70th Anniversary

AUBURN LIONS CLUB Happy 70th Anniversary Brussels Lions Club Wishing you all the best as you continue to serve.

Londesboro & District Lions Club

Lions Club of Wingham Congratulates the Brussels Lions on their 70th Anniversary!

We wish you all the best as you enjoy your celebration.

GODERICH LIONS CLUB

president; Sean Mitchell, vicepresident; Sarah Mitchell, secretary and Emily Mitchell, treasurer.

The Leo Club continues to be very active and has taken on many fundraising programs and projects on its own since that time, including a new sports pad beside the community centre, which has seen its use rise steadily since its opening last year.

The Brussels Lions first introduced the local Leo Club in 1976. At first, it was very popular with local youth, but it faltered in the 1990s before being rekindled in 2013.

Success in any organization is largely dependent upon the participation and dedication of its membership. The Brussels Lions Club has been fortunate to have a constant mix of both longterm and new, younger members capable of working together.

New members are immediately placed on club committees to better acquaint them with the functions of the club. Having served at the committee level, members are encouraged to The Brussels Lions Club resurrected the Leo proceed through the club Club program in 2013 due to a great amount executive ranks with the ultimate goal of serving as club president. of interest from youth within the village. After Aside from allowing members of several planning meetings, the club began, the club to serve the community, sponsored by the Brussels Lions. Here is membership in the club provides Sean Mitchell, left, receiving the Leo Club’s many other benefits. Leadership official charter in September of 2013 from skills, public speaking, fun and Gord Mitchell. (File photo) fellowship are only a few of the rewards of being a member of the Lions Club.

The Brussels Lions Club continues to meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month, taking July and August off.

All members of the Brussels Lions Club past and present, as well as the local community, shall be forever grateful to the group of gentlemen who got together in the spring of 1946 and chartered this fine organization. Brussels and the surrounding community have benefited for the past 70 from John Johnston years from their foresight, and from the dedication of members, both past and present.

MDA Council Chair

The next generation

Congratulations Brussels Lions Club

Happy 70th Anniversary Brussels Lions Club!

Blyth Lions Club Enjoy your celebrations!

Congratulations on your 70th Anniversary From

CONGRATULATIONS to the Brussels Lions Club on their 70th Anniversary

Clinton Lions Club

Dungannon Lions Club Congratulations Brussels Lions on your 70th Anniversary of serving the community and beyond.

Wishing all the best for the future.

Congratulations Brussels Lions

Lucknow Lions Club

We would like to wish the Brussels Lions Club a Happy 70th Anniversary.