The Roaring Lions of Edgewood Editor: Lion Laura Purchis and PCC Lion Mike The Newsletter that keeps us in touch... Viva Fiesta 2015! Hello Fellow Lions. We, The Edgewood Lions have been busy with Initiation of New Members, voting on the 2015-2016 Board of Officers, the 2015 Lions Convention in Kerrville and our busiest event the parades and King William Fair projects. Please welcome our newest Lion members; Melisa Bombella, Sponsor PCC Lion Mike and “Aggie” Jaramillo, Sponsor Lion Steve Perez. Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Edgewood Lions Board Board Members 2014-2015 Boss Lion Pam Riggs First Vice President Rose Ann Barajas President/Boss Lion Lion Rose Ann Barajas 1st Vice President Lion Elizabeth “Liz” Rourke 2nd Vice President Lion Roy Ramos 3rd Vice President Lion Julio Gonzales Secretary Lion Christine “Chris” Condren Treasurer Lion PCC Michael “Mike” Rourke Assistant Treasurer Lion PDG Raymond “Ray” Conner Lion Tamer Lion “Mickey” Warner Tail Twister Lion Larry Rourke One-Year Directors Lions Laura James and Abel Martinez Two-Year Directors Lions Blanche Delgado and Marie Gonzales Immediate Past President Lion Pamela “Pam” Riggs Second Vice President For those of you who were not able to participate in the 2015 Lions Convention in Kerrville, you missed a great meeting. We had our full delegation present to vote for all the candidates for various offices including our own Lion Chris Condren who was elected to the LSRF Board. At the Youth Contests, the Edgewood Lions had a Clean Sweep with our Club Queen Celeste Lozano becoming the District Queen and placing 2nd. In the Drug Awareness Speech. Friedericke Davis, our Former Queen, took 1st Place in the Diabetic Awareness Essay Contest. Because of their outstanding efforts, our contestants will benefit with $2,500 in additional scholarships. Mark your Calendars: Tail Twister April 15th. Regular Meeting EISD Family Service Ctr. 534 Cordelia April 23rd. Battle of Flowers Parade April 24th. Fiesta Flambeau Parade & King William Fair Liz Rourke Third Vice President Roy Ramos Secretary Chris Condren Treasurer PDG Ray Conner PCC Michael Rourke Lion Tamer Mickey Warner Larry Rourke One Year Directors George Dancause Julio Gonzales Two Year Directors Laura James Abel Martinez Immediate Past President Peter Mireles For our Members we hope you are healthy and ready to help us during Fiesta. If you have time in your schedule, contact Lion Ray Mata and volunteer for “Meals on Wheels.” He and his group of volunteers would appreciate your help. Contact Lion Mickey for a Lions T-shirt, vest or Lions polo Happy Birthday to all Lions born in April, May and June