Haddonfield Lions Club Celebrates 70 Years

The Haddonfield Lions Club will host a double-header on Friday, June 6, 2014, when the Club honors District Governor Karen B. Ressler at the completion of her term and also recognizes the Club’s 70th Anniversary. The event will be held at Tavistock Country Club, 1 Tavistock Lane, in Haddonfield, NJ, and will include dinner (choice of entrees: Filet Mignon, Chicken Breast, and Grilled Salmon) and music provided by the jazz ensemble, Cosmic Dapper.Tickets are $60 each. Advance reservations are required. Dress is business attire. The Haddonfield Lions Club was formed on February 4, 1944. The first club had 24 members, and the President was William Renken. The Club has continuously served those in need and people with sight-related issues, both locally and worldwide, for more than 70 years. The current Haddonfield Lions Club has 68 members. District Governor Karen Ressler has been a member of the Haddonfield Lions Club since 1999. She has demonstrated leadership, commitment and service throughout and has served the Haddonfield Lions Club as President, Vice President, Secretary, Director, Webmaster, Newsletter Editor, Branch Liaison and Sight Chairperson. Karen has also represented the District in many roles, including the Global Membership Team and the Youth Opportunities Committee. In addition to other honors, Karen was named District 16C’s Lion of the Year in 2012 and has been a delegate to the District Convention for eight years. For information or reservations for the June 6th event, contact Chairperson Tom Baird at (856) 428–4070 or by e-mail attombaird@comcast.net.