The 2012 Student Recognition program was held at the Chandler Community Center on Tuesday, April 17 as six students per grade from level seven through 12 were honored in front of a capacity crowd. For more than 10 years the Chandler Lions Club has teamed with Brownsboro ISD to honor students for their character and attitude in school. Seventh Grade Stars: Chloe Bertrand, Chase Fulks, Jordan Griffin, Garrett Kyser, Aubrey McLean, Bailee Mayfield. Eighth Grade Stars: Madison Montgomery, Marco Padron, Katelyn Robertson, Caleb Seale, William Taylor, Tucker Thomison. Ninth Grade Stars: Kelsey Lemus, Daisy Yarbrough, Madison Timmerman, Cody Cade, Issac Ridgle. Tenth Grade Stars:  Hannah Hunt, Justin Woodruff, Sergio Olivares, Leandra Bevans, Linda Whittle, Deon Parker. Eleventh Grade Stars: Rebecca Dixon, Cecilia Gomez, Abbigail Parker, Blake Carnes, Caleb Cade, Bianca Cedillo. Twelth Grade Stars: Kelsey Carsten, Jordon Flynn, Brooke Bynum, James Pace, Brianna Holden, Josh Privett.

The Chandler Lions Club Pancake Supper was again a big sucess. Thanks to all those member who helped with the preparations and cooking.

Several Chandler Lions Club member particpated in the Lake Palesine United Methodist passion play held on March 30-31, and April 1st. It was a very enjoyable experience for all those who attended.

The Chandler Lions Club recently completed the Lions Club International Club Excellence Process workshop and is credited as being the first in our district to do so. The workshop will benefit the club by providing resources needed to build club membership as well as strengthen the club. The workshop was facilitated by Richard E. Robinson PMJF PCC MD-2 LCIF Ambassador, and provided the club with some valuable and very useful information in the areas of service, communication, growth and involvement.

Westside Volunteer Fire Department receives a donantion from Chandler Lions Club.

The Chandler Lions Club presented God's Open Hands with a $2,000 check that will provide for over 100 boxes of food for the community. During an average month the pantry gives out 350-400 boxes of food to area residents.

New signs around the City of Chandler. Recently the Lions Club erected three new signs around the community increasing the size and amount of information available to the public.

Lions Club International President Wing-Kun Tam has challenged Lions around the world to plant one million trees this year to demonstrate the strength of its global network. The Chandler Lions Club recently joined the tree planting campaign by planting 200 pine trees at Winchester Park on Saturday February 4, 2012. The trees will provide shade for one of the ball fields as well as block the evening sun from the players. The trees were donated by Beverly Lindsey of ArborGen's, and additional help was given by members of the community as well as the BMC Youth Foundation and the City of Chandler. To read more go to: http://www.c-bstatesman.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Lions_plant_200_trees_at_Winchester_Park.html

Chandler Lions Club Glasses Committee Chairman Ron Boyda and Santa were spotted recently getting ready to deliver eye glasses to the Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling center in Midland. The club has so far collected close to 10,000 pairs of donated eye glasses during the second half of 2011. You can read more about the eye glass program at: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-programs/eyeglass-recycling/index.php. You can read more about this article at:  http://www.c-bstatesman.com/news/2012-01-05/Front_Page/EQUIPPING_THE_BLIND.html

Chandler Lions member are always taking the time to help the community and during the holidays several were seen doing just that. Santa (Lion Gene Geiger) and Ron Boyda took the time to spread some holiday cheer delivering hot meals to those in need. Ron is a regular helper for the Meals on Wheels program delivering every Thrusday and when ever there is a shortage of Volunteers. This year Santa delivered gifts that were donated by the First United Methodist Church of Chandler and Ron gave each a bag of holiday candy. If you would like to read the article check out the Chandler and Brownsboro Statesman at the following link: http://www.c-bstatesman.com/news/2011-12-29/Whats_Happening/SPREADING_HOLIDAY_CHEER.html

The Chandler Lions Clubs recently sponsored the the Lions International Peace Poster Contest with the Brownsboro Independent School District. The contest was open to children ages 11- 13; contestants designed a poster that visually communicated the contest theme. The entire project took about four weeks to complete. To learn more about the contest you can go to the Brownsboro Statesman at the following link: http://www.c-bstatesman.com/news/2011-12-15/School/CHILDREN_KNOW_PEACE.html.

                                                              "Cook Books now on sale"

The Lions Club recently published a cook book containing over 300 recipes that were sure you'll enjoy. The club members and especially the committee in charge of production did a great job in producing a cook book you will be proud to own.

The Chandler Lions Club held their Spaghetti Supper on November 10th and it was a tremendous success. Not only was the food and atmosphere great but the community support was overwhelming, making the event our best ever.

The Lions Club recently held it's bi-annual Pancake Supper and it was once again a success thanks to the local community and the help of the clubs members. The next supper will be in March and we all hope to see you there.

Chandler Lion and Treasurer Ron Boyda wearing the number 5, participated in the 2011 5K Run/Walk this past August along with over 170 other participants. Trinity Mother Frances along with the Chandler First United Methodist Church and Powerade, sponsored the event with all proceeds going to Gods Open Hands here in Chandler. Ron is one of our clubs most giving members and always volunteers his time to help others.

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