Randolph Lions Club wants you

December 8, 2021 - Wendy DiAlesandro ,

The Randolph Lions Club is looking for new members. The club provides fellowship, and it benefits the entire community.

The Lions Club has provided the township’s digital sign, has donated benches to the new playground, provides scholarships to Waterloo High School, and supports Waterloo school and sports programs.

In addition, the Lions Club provides funds for those in need to receive an eye exam and glasses. Funds are also made available for people who have undergone a challenging life event such as a fire or loss of a loved one.

Anyone interested in joining should contact Mary Rodenbucher at 330-221-4019.

Wendy DiAlesandro

Wendy DiAlesandro is a former Record Publishing Co. reporter and contributing writer for The Portager.

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