The South Country Lions Club's 2007-2008 Incoming Board Members

Contact: Nick DePalo
Phone: 631-286-1134
Address: PO Box 422, Bellport, NY 11713

2007-2008 Officers
President: Joseph Sanci
1st Vice President: Don Minikel
2nd Vice President: Bob Gomes
Secretaries: Ralph Gallo, Gabe Gallo
Treasurer: John Albin
Tail Twister: Gerry Flora
Lion Tamer: Tim Murphy
1 Year Directors: Ken Searles, Vin Marco
2 Year Directors: Nick DePalo, Phil Linbrunner
Membership Chairman: Richard Rieb

 

Formerly known as the Bellport Lions Club, the club was organized in 1949. The name was subsequently changed to South Country Lions Club to better reflect the communities it serves: East Patchogue, Bellport and Brookhaven.

The Lions Club’s primary purpose is service to the community. Members believe that quality of life can be improved when people are willing to work to make things happen. They reject apathy as a response to problems and choose instead to work individually and together to provide health, community, educational and international services. The Lions Club strives to create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.
 

		Lion President Joe Sanci with guests Jessie Gazzola and Vincent Gazzola. Mrs. Gazzola was presented with a plaque from the Guide Dog Foundation with photo of the guide dog recently purchased by the Lions Club with his new owner. The dog was named "Jack G." in memory of Jessie's deceased husband, former Lion Jack Gazzola, a long-standing and dedicated member of the South Country Lions Club. Click the photo to enlarge.
		Gene Garruppo (R), outgoing President, pins the President's pin on Joseph Sanci (L), incoming President. Click the photo to enlarge.

Members only dinner meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Sunset Harbor, Colonial Lane, East Patchogue. Meetings start at 7:00pm.

Some of the club’s recent events and charitable contributions include:

March: Cigar Dinner- Proceeds were used for purchase of a seeing eye dog.
July: Golf Outing- Proceeds supported food baskets for needy families at the holidays and scholarships for deserving Bellport High School graduates.
November: Jazz Night- Donation to Nicole Gregory Irrevocable Trust. 

 

Recent Events

31st Annual Golf Tournament



The South Country Lions Club hosted its 31st Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 30, 2007 at the Rock Hill Golf and Country Club in Manorville. With over 100 golfers in attendance, this event is one of the organization’s major fundraisers.

Photos provided by the South Country Lions Club. Click on any photo to enlarge.