News from the Rehoboth Lions

Welcome March - and with it, the restart of our famous Clam Boils held at the Seekonk Gun Club, 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth. March 6th is the first boil of 2024, followed by April 3rd and May 2nd! Don't wait until they are sold out - just reach out to any Lion for further info!

There is still time to nominate Rehoboth residents for this year's Russell Latham Citizen Recognition Night. Categories and information is below, or simply go to rehobothlions.org to learn more!

The event will be held at the Hillside Country Club on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00PM. If you are unfamiliar, this wonderful event recognizes Rehoboth residents for their actions in the following categories:

Nomination Categories:
Joseph Deroche Outstanding Service Award – Presented to a person whose service to the has served a wide range of the population and has required effort above and beyond that expected of the community general public

Outstanding Youth – A young person whose personal qualities and achievements serve as models for other young people in the community

Public Servant – Presented to an elected or appointed town official or municipal employee whose actions have surpassed the expectations of their position

Raymond G. Dyer Humanitarian Award – A person who actions and deeds have fostered attitudes of good will and fairness to all people of the community

Russell Latham Educator Of The Year – Presented to the professional educator in Rehoboth or DR HS whose dedication to the students and whose accomplishments in the field of education serve as models to both active professionals and those entering the profession

Heroism Award – Presented to the person who placed personal safety in jeopardy while aiding someone else in need

Senior Citizen Of The Year – Presented to the senior citizen whose life and accomplishments have served as an inspiration to others

Outstanding Achievement – A local resident may be recognized for individual accomplishment

Randall P. Silveira Public Safety Award – A person of commitment, dedication and compassion while playing a key role in promoting public safety in The Town of Rehoboth

Environmental Stewardship Award – In recognition of your significant contribution to, and long term stewardship and protection of Rehoboth’s landscape

Richard Noons Community Service Award – Presented to an individual who has consistently been a leader in the community activities and service to others

Good Neighbor Award – Presented in recognition of the many selfless acts to assist neighbors as well as community groups

To nominate online, simply fill out the form located here: https://rehobothlions.org/2024-citizens-recognition-nomination-form/. 

If you prefer, you can download the form here https://rehobothlions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lions2024CRN.pdf  and mail to:
The Rehoboth Lions Club
C/O Steve Brasier
24 Park Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769

Please return all nominations on or before April 12th. The nomination committee will notify nominees and their respective nominators by April 15th.

We are so looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! Clam Boils, Recognition Night, and our annual Chicken BBQ in June! Stay tuned and visit the www.rehobothlions.org  website!

As always, thank you for your support.

Yours in Lionism
Scott Lacourse