June 2006
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Over 250 Children Screened At Science Louis Science Center!
The Foundation would like to say thank you to all of the Lions who helped at our amblyopia screening at the St. Louis Science Center June 1 through 4. Together, we screened 284 children! A special thank you to the following volunteers:

Lion Dawn Bougeno
Lion Larry McClellan
Lion Claudia McClellan
Lion Miky Balta
Lions Carl & Marcie Strieder
Lions Dave & Susan Jones
Lion Debbie Blumenberg
Lion Hally Geatley
Lion Patti Redel
Lions Ginny & Ernie Riley
Lion Rosie Morris
Lion Dennis Coons
Lion Russ Humphrey
PDG Jim & VDG Maxine Salarano
Lion Becky Henderson
PDG Rick Nault
Lion Jeff Brawley
Lion Bob Hickok
Lions Joan & Dean Reaka
Lion Richard Greiner
Lion Debbie Jackson
PDG Chuck & Lion Joy Elledge
Lion Jane Koepecky

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Upcoming Events
July 8
Ultramax Events will be producing the USAT National Age Group Championship at Smithville Lake (north of Kansas City). Lions who wish to volunteer can visit www.ultramaxtri.com or contact Shandra Chapman.

July 21-22
Missouri Lions All Star Football Banquet and Game in Warrensburg, MO.

Looking for more detailed information on our upcoming amblyopia and glaucoma screenings? Visit our screening calendar online.

   
   

MLERF Welcomes Lions to Columbia For Educational Forum
On June 3rd and 4th, MLERF staff and Board members welcomed incoming Lion Vice District Governors, new Sight Committee members, and new MLERF Board members to Columbia for its annual Educational Forum Weekend.

The two-day event began with a quarterly board meeting on Saturday morning, and continued with educational learning sessions about the Foundation that afternoon. The evening ended in a social at the Foundation with entertainment provided by a local bluegrass band. On Sunday morning, attendees enjoyed a brunch after taking tours of the Foundation's Columbia facility.

Again, we look forward to working with you all in the upcoming years! To view pictures from event, click here.





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