The Delta independent., 1921-11-18
LIONS CLUB ORGANIZED FRIDAY
EVENING AT COMMUNITY ROOMS

AS forecasted in the last issue OF
the Independent, the Delta Lions or
ganized with 81 charter members last
Friday evening. At the Community
Rooms Deputy District Governor Or
lando Jones had a splendid four-course
banquet awaiting the new Lions at
6:15 o'clock. The spread. was pre-.
pared by Mrs. r. Perkins.
Visiting Lions were here from Mont
rose and Grand Junction and helped
initiate the Delta candidates into the
great order, whose sole aim is loyalty
to country, community and home; for
individual integrity in thought, word
and deed: for one flag, one language;
for new ideals, new hopes, new am
bitions in business and profession;
for service that is founded ON the
Golden Rule.
Officers were elected, and resolu.
tion prevailed offering the Delta Lions
service to any and all clubs in Delta
whose aim is to promote the general
welfare of city and county. Another
important matter which was endorsed
was that pertaining to the payment of
the Gunnison tunnel water, which is
to start this next year. President Cat
lin of the Montrose Lions offered the
following resolution, which the Delta
Lions adopted:
Resolved, that DR.. A C. McClani-
han is requested to call an early spe,
cial meeting of the Water Users Di-
rectors to consider the efforts to have
the opening of the Project deferred on
account of the financial condition pre-
vailing."
The following kilograms congratu-
lating the Delta Club were read:
MINNEAPOLIS.-It affords me the
greatest pleasure possible to welcome
Delta Lions into International Associ-
alton. Lionism appeals to the high
est and best in each individual and
with friendship and service for your
motto, members and club will expand
in usefulness to city, state and nation.
Even w. Cameron, President, Lions
International
CHICAGO = International Associa-
tion of Lions Clubs congratulates
Delta on having Lions Club and cor
daily welcome all its members into
association. Sincere wishes for
large and prosperous club. Regret
that can not meet each of you at
organization meeting. Melvin Jones,
Secretary General, Lions Interna-
tional.
LONGMONT-Great pleasure to ex-
tend greetings to new Den of Lions
at Delta. You will be of great benefit
to your thriving city and Colorado at
large, cooperating with similar or
ganizations for the good of all con-
cerned. Colorado is becoming Lion
lied. Hear them ROAR. Success to
you. Harry E. Niven, District Cover
nor, Colorado. Lions International.
DENVER Greetings and best wishes
to our new sister club. YUuf or
ganization meeting on one Of our ma
tion's greatest days is fitting cele-
bration. May your club prosper and
grow strong in Lionism The Denver
Lions Club.
PUEBLO-Pueblo Club nearly took
the roof on when I told them club
had been organized at Delta. This
wire represents q hearty handshake
from the Pueblo Club. Yours with
loud ROAR. Pueblo Lions Club. Dan
Wells, Secretary.
BOULDER-The Boulder Lions ex-
tend heartiest greetings for a success
full club in Delta. Your efforts should
mean big things for your community.
Here IL one big roar from Boulder for
your success. Boulder Lions Club. L.
W. Cook, President: F. J. Reinert.
Secretary.
BRIGHTON-Bright Lions Club
extends to you a hearty welcome on
your installation into the field OF Lion
ism. We are two years old and think
more of Lionism now than we ever
did. Kindly accept our best wishes
for long, successful life. Brigton
Lions. Club. 4
BURLINGTON-Gre from the
Burlington Lions Club and best wishes
for a successful organization meeting
May the efforts OF the Lions bring
forth bigger and better Delta. Yours
very truly. Chas. W. Miller, Secretary.
GREELEY-We wish to congratu-
late the City of Delta for having as
one Of its organizations the Lions
Club. one which as the years pass by
will make itself the leading as well as
the most influential clubs of the city.
The LIONS Club of Greeley.
LAMAR-The Lions Of Lamar are
glad to learn Of your organization. 1t
Is great organization and much good
10 being done by the different clubs
We certainly hope you will grow and
be of great service to Delta. Victor
M. Hovis, Secretary.
LAS ANIMAS-The Lions Of Las
Animas send greetings to the Delta