Community Directory - Battlefords News Optimist

Part I - Community Service Clubs & Lodges
Aurora Chapter of
The Order of DeMolay
In 1919, Frank Land of Kansas City, Missouri, formed a club for
young men. For a name, they chose that of a French knight, Jacques
deMolay, and based their organization upon the rich history of attitudes,
traditions and values of his order. The seven precepts which the Order of
DeMolay practices are: fi lial love, reverence for sacred things, courtesy,
comradeship, fi delity, cleanliness and patriotism.
We believe young men need a safe environment in which to make
good friends, participate in wholesome activities and be exposed to good
role models. When given good direction and consistent guidance, they
can make good decisions about their actions and become the leaders of
their own organization.
The Order of DeMolay is made up of individual chapters, ours in
the Battlefords being known as Aurora Chapter. No religion or politics
is involved, although a short, non-denominational prayer is said at all
meetings. Leadership, public speaking, some memory work and learning
how to conduct a meeting are emphasized. Educational activities such
as fi rearms safety and boating courses are offered. Finally, though
leaders understand these are maturing young men, high standards of
conduct are expected.
Many meetings include recreation. We have attended at billiard halls,
bowling alleys and laser-tag warehouses and we plan fi shing outings
at the lake. We have held computer game tournaments and typically
travel out of province once per year to attend youth conventions with
other DeMolay clubs.
Some fund raising is involved, such as handling the coat check
at corporate Christmas parties, but care is taken to ensure it plays a
secondary role. Financial support is provided by our sponsoring Masonic
Lodge, Ionic #31 of the Battlefords.
The membership of the Aurora Chapter of DeMolay is growing.
Ours is an active club, where each member is given a position and has
specifi c responsibilities at each meeting. Any boy who is interested in
having fun and learning leadership skills which benefi t him for the rest
of his life should apply. He will be welcome.
Contact:
Keith Bater - 446-2949
BATTLEFORDS ANIMAL HOSPITAL PC LTD.
446-VETS
Dr. Tom Schmidt
Dr. Sylvia Carley
#7A 11204 Railway Ave. East
North Battleford, SK S9A 2R7
Phone: (306) 446-VETS (8387)
Fax: (306) 446-8388
Battlefords Gymnastics Club
Battlefords Gymnastics Club offering classes for boys and girls of all
ages Starting at 2 years old and up. A great place for everyone.
Classes run from Monday to Friday starting at 4:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-school drop in. Thursday
morning 2 to 4 years old classes from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Contact:
Battlefords Gymnastics Club
Suite #1 - 752 - 100th Street
North Battleford, Sask
Phone Lesley Silver and Dawn Morley 445-2298
Battle River Horse Club
Promoting healthy lifestyles through horsemanship. Learn to ride
program and development of horsemanship skills.
New members welcome. Monthly meetings
Contact:
President - Garry Pewapsconias - 398-2386 or 441-4824
Vice President - Rene Nighttraveller - 398-3628 or 441-0739
Treasurer - Celine Pewapsconias - 441-5589
Battleford 2000 Lions Club
The Lions motto is “We Serve”
Our two main money raising events are a Christmas Bazaar held
the second Saturday in December at the Alex Dillabough Centre in
Battleford and the “We’ve Got You Covered” Yard Sale held every May
at the Battleford Area.
We support Health Care and social programs in our community.
We also support the Tot Lot.
We assist worthwhile projects such as: CNIB, Canadian Diabetes
Association, the Breast Health Centre and Ronald McDonald House.
We deliver Meals on Wheels and host a Birthday Party at BDCC.
We support the following Lion sponsored programs: Project Pride
(Grade 1 students are presented Canada fl ags and certifi cates to instill
Canadian Pride), Lions Dog Guides, Program, Lion Quest (training
teaches to assist children to foster self-esteerm, self-discipline,
responsibility, good judgement positive peers and a drug free life
style).
Within 24 hours, Lions send money to victims of natural disasters
around the world.
Come and join us in our worthwhile activities. Meetings are held the
fi rst Wednesday of the month from September to June at 7:00 p.m. at
the Lions Clubhouse at 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford.
Contact:
President – Suzanne Reid
Secretary – Cindy Brown
Treasurer - Rhonda Gosling - 937-2738
Membership – Ethel Zurevell 937-2904
Mailing Address:
Box 1330
Battleford, SK
SOM OEO
Page 6 Battlefords Community Directory 2012