It's Shootout Time!!!
Annual Event Promises To Be Exciting As Top Teams Compete
If you've attended the Shootout in the past you know just how good these games can be. This year will be no different as several ranked teams participate in the 24th Annual Dick Compton Memorial Basketball Shootout. All the action takes place at the Grand Forks Central Gymnasium on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Not only do the games have excellent competition, witnessed by thousands over the past years, but the Skills Contest is a blast as free throws, 3 pointers and dunks are on display beginning at 2:00 p.m. Not only is this a great event for the student athletes that participate but serves as a major fundraiser for the South Forks Lions as they can continue their tremendous service efforts in the community. So, mark it down on your calendar. Come early and get a good seat and enjoy a day of high school basketball by some of the areas best teams. Here is the schedule:
Game #1 - 11:00 a.m.: Warwick vs. Park River Fordville-Lankin
Game #2 - 12:30 p.m.: Mahnomen-Waubun vs. East Grand Forks
Skills Contest - 2:00 p.m.: Free Throws, 3 Point Shooting, Slam Dunk Contests
Game #3 - 2:45 p.m.: Crookston vs. Sacred Heart
Game #4 - 4:15 p.m.: Thompson vs. Four Winds-Minnewaukan
Remember the Shootout on Saturday, February 2, 2019 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Forks Central Gym.
Honduras Mission Trip Meeting Needs
Susan Zelewski MD, recently spoke to the South Forks Lions Club on the mission work the team from Calvary Lutheran Church has been doing for many years. The emphasis is on healthcare for children and families. Major areas of healthcare include - fluoride, first aid, and medication. Bible study and devotions are also special times for the team and community members. To learn more about this special mission please click on the link below.
Valley Memorial Homes Caring For Community Seniors
The President/CEO Garth Rydland recently spoke to the South Forks Lions Club. Mr. Rydland spoke on the many services provided by Valley Memorial Homes. Valley Memorial Homes serves a range of needs including - retirement community, senior apartments, assisted living, basic care, skilled care, transitional care and memory care. Mr. Rydland discussed the challenges the organization faces and also the tremendous support the community provides for these valuable services. For more information on Valley Memorial Homes please click on the link below.
Turn the volume up and listen as Garth describes the benefit of having Head Start classes interacting with the seniors.
You Should Be A Lion
If you have been considering becoming a Lion, look no further, you're at the right place. Follow the links below to connect with a member. Better yet, email us and we will follow up with you and have you attend a meeting on us, we'll even take care of breakfast. Now is the time to get involved. Even more fun is possible if you invite a friend to join with you. Lets make 2019 the year you take the step and join this great organization that provides great service for our community. Thanks!
Westlund and Zick Recognized
Wayne Westlund and Charlie Zick were recognized for recruiting new members and lifetime membership respectively.
2018-2019 South Forks Lions Officers
President: Bruce Storhaug
- 1st Vice President: Roy Fillian
- 2nd Vice President: Lowell Schweigert
- 3rd Vice President: Duane Hafner
- Co-Secretaries: Roger Johnson/Del Hager
- Treasurer: Ross Jorgenson
- Directors: Joel Medd, Merle Mikkelsen, Clair Zirnhelt
- Click here for South Forks Lions Website
- Click here for South Forks Lions Facebook Page
- Email: southforkslions@gmail.com
Credits:
Bryon Novotny