Dear Lions, 
     We loved hearing the inspiring messages from our high school basketball coaches last week! Their passion for the game and dedication to shaping young athletes reminds us that we are lucky to have such leaders in our community. 🏀 ❤🦁

Lucky Derby – Winner’s Finale 🥳
We now have our 28 finalists for the Lucky Derby! This week’s club meeting will feature the highly anticipated ‘Giddy Up Giveaway’—where someone will drive away in the shiny, only-one-left Buckalew Chevrolet car! 🚗
      We’ll also take a trip down prize lane, reviewing all the goodies leading up to the big moment. 🎁
Reminder: Check the list of finalists to ensure anyone you sold a ticket to—or whose Community Partnership secured them a spot—knows to be there. (Click here to see, finalists.)  It’s going to be a fun and exciting event. Don’t miss it! 🎉
 
 🎄Holiday Happenings!!!!! 
Christmas Baskets 
                •   Toiletries: This is the LAST WEEK to bring items like soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and combs (no trial sizes). Drop them off at the club meeting or the office by Fri., Dec. 13th.
                •   Boxing Day: Helpers are needed to pack the boxes on Tuesday, Dec. 17th, at 10:00 am at the club office.
                •   Delivery: Box deliveries will follow the Christmas Social on Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Priority will be given to members who sign up to deliver, and boxes will be pre-assigned to make pick-up smoother than ever. (Sign Up for Boxing & Delivery)
 
 
 🥂 Christmas Social - Get ready for a Lion’s Cowboy Christmas at our year-end club meeting on Wed. Dec. 18th, 11:30 am–1:30pm.
                 •   Dress to impress as the best-dressed Christmas Cowboy & Cowgirl will take home bragging rights!
                •    Enjoy a little western swing with Jim Sloan & Friends (you may have seen them at the Red Brick Tavern).
                •     We’ll have fun, games, and plenty of holiday cheer.
 
 
🎅Jingle Bell Bash - Join us at Reaves Elementary on Friday, Dec. 20th, from 9:00 am–12:00 pm, to spread holiday joy! We’re looking for Santa helpers to hand out hugs and treats to all the good little boys & girls.  (Click to Sign-Up)
 

 Reminder to Officers & Directors: The board meeting is this Wednesday, Dec. 11th.
                               
Program This Week: It’s the Winner’s Finale! It's going to be a 'giddy up good-time'!
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Quote of the Week
Quote of the week was provided to me by Past president Jason Miller.
 “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” – John Wayne
 A fitting quote in line with our theme this year of “True Grit” and a perfect reminder as we gear up for the many ways we’re stepping up this holiday season! Saddle up Lions and have a great week. 
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Yours in service,
Andrew Perry
Club Secretary