L-M Lions Celebrate A Century Of Service Among Friends

LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK, NY — The first of many celebrations of a century of service from one of the region's most effective community groups was a staid affair shared with the community and the L-M Lions wouldn't have had it any other way.

The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions celebrated their 100th Anniversary on September 28, with a casual luncheon at Sedona Taphouse. The celebration was an all-day affair for all who dined at Sedona.

NYS State Senator Shelley Mayer and Village of Larchmont Trustee Brigid Brennan presented proclamations to LM Lions President Lina Pasquale.

In addition to the LM Lions, attendees included representatives of the New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon, New York Highbridge, New York Japanese-American and Yonkers Millennium Lions Clubs, and leaders from service groups Visions, VHP, Guiding Eyes for the Blind and the Mamaroneck Library.

The intimate affair kicked off a series of events celebrating the LM Lions Centennial, which will include the Points of Light celebration of community service on January 28, at the Orienta Beach Club.

The event also introduced the LM Lions' new board of directors - President, Lina Pasquale; Secretary, Diane Oldham; Treasurer, John Lyons; Service Chair, Phil Oldham; Membership Chair, Jason Summers; Director & Recording Secretary, Carolyn Gallaher; and Director, Marie Moreno.

The LM Lions focus on supporting existing non-profit and community service groups by bringing community service leaders together to determine needs, solutions and resources. The LM Lions are part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization of over 1.4 million members. The Lions signature cause is Vision/Blindness, along with Hunger, the Environment, Diabetes, Childhood Cancer and the future of our Youth. They are signatories of the United Nations resolutions on women’s and refugee rights, and are currently active in Afghanistan & Ukrainian refugee resettlement. In addition, affordable housing is a local Lions priority.