New Lions Club benefit to raise money for student assistance fund; also Lions to sponsor Little Wolfstock IV

by Dan McClelland

Several months ago the Tupper Lake Lions Club partnered with Lion Rob “Dauber” Drasye to direct and raise capital for an important student assistance fund for the students in the local school district.

For years Mr. Drasye has been canvassing the community each year, and often at Christmas, to raise money to buy school supplies, warm coats and other clothing, footwear and sports equipment for local students in need of them. All proceeds went into the fund that was maintained and anonymously orchestrated by the school district committee of administrators, counselors and teachers.

Rob’s campaigning and the fund increased with each passing year.

This past year the local contractor and Lions Club member asked his club for their help, and the members enthusiastically agreed.

Directing the new Lions-school district program from the club’s perspective are Lions Cindy Lewis and Amanda Amell.

So on Friday, September 8 the Lions Club will host an event at Raquette River Brewing to benefit the student assistance fund. There will be raffles, a Chinese Auction and other fundraising events. The Lions are looking to create attractive gift baskets for the Chinese Auction. Donated goods can be directed to either Cindy or Amanda in coming weeks.

Information about the coming event can be directed to those ladies or to Club President Stuart Nichols at (518) 359-9779.

In other club news, the Lions this month have partnered with Paul Chartier to sponsor Little Wolfstock IV- a robust musical event that has been the focus of many class reunions in three recent summers this past decade. The huge event is tentatively set for August 3, 2024.