2025 Officer Installation and Member Awards Dinner

On Thursday, June 19th, approximately 59 Lions and guests enjoyed dinner at The Ram’s Head Inn.   District 20S Governor Caryn Krauss-Feldman, 1st Vice DG Fran Beringer, and 2nd Vice DG Diane DeLuca joined us.   Lion Nanette Lawrenson described the new White Exhibit at the Shelter Island History Center.  Membership Directors Elizabeth Galle and Darrin Binder inducted two new members:  Peter Dinkel, sponsored by Chris Carey, and Donna Emma, sponsored by Janet D’Amato.  For his many years of humanitarian service, Lion Mary Kanarvogel presented Lion Edward Brennan with the Melvin Jones Fellowship award, the highest honor in Lionism.  The club members approved the new/amended SI Lions constitution and by-laws.  DG Caryn installed the Club’s officers and directors for Lions year 2025-2026 and also provided membership chevrons to several Lions, including Bruce Jernick, celebrating his 40th year in Lionism. 

The following automated slide show displays 15 photos from the dinner.  Click on any image to view an enlarged version.

2025 Scholarship Breakfast

On June 12th, the Shelter Island Lions Scholarship Committee hosted a breakfast at Crescent Beach for Lions, Town officials, awardees and their families and friends to celebrate the four recipients of the 2025 SI Lions Club scholarships/award.

Darianna Duran Alvardo and Sophie Clark each received the anonymously-funded Crescent Scholarship of $16,000. Nathan Cronin received the Jack Monaghan award for Outstanding Community Service in the amount of $1,000. Jaxson Rylott received the Lions “We Serve” Scholarship in the amount of $8,000.

In the photo below, shown left to right are: Lion Lenore DiLeo-Berner, Darianna’s mother, Darianna, Jaxson, Nathan, Sophie, and Lions Elizabeth Galle, Eddie Brennan, and Janet D’Amato.

2025 Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony & Lions BBQ

2025 Citizenship Award Dinner

2024 Holiday Potluck Dinner – December 19, 2024

The Lions 2024 Holiday Party was truly a festive celebration. The team of Lions Ellen Gove and Margaret Colligan organized the culinary coordination as well as the decor, with an assist from Bonnie Carey securing and washing some “Goody Pile Plates.” A special thanks to the Presbyterian Church community for providing a wonderful setting.

This was a new formula for the celebration with over 60 in attendance and over 30 delicious dishes prepared. Lion Ken Lewis was a most cheerful Elf, accompanied by Linda Betjeman leading a medley of Carols and Jingles. Adding to the Holiday joy was Membership Director Don Dunning inducting three new Lions:  Steve and Karen Haddy, sponsored by Dana Hallman, and Michael Carey, sponsored by his brother Chris.

With the news of excellent response to our Community Appeal, this was a wonderful close out to a very busy Shelter Island Lions Year.  Below is a slide show with some photos from the dinner.

Happy Holidays to All!