Clubs news: Catawba Riverkeeper leader to speak Aug. 4 in Lake Wylie

LAKE WYLIE

Lions host foreign students

Three foreign students were guests of honor at the River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club monthly breakfast meeting in July.

The students, part of the annual South Carolina Lions Youth Exchange Program, were: Carolin Lesch of Germany, Ilona Haukka of Finland, and Chantal Vannini of Italy. Ilona and Chantal are being hosted by Lion Morgan Lombardo and husband Erik, while Carolin is with Lions Dona and Frank Van Leer. The students will spend two weeks in the Lake Wylie area and two additional weeks sightseeing throughout the state.

A “peace through connection” Lions Clubs International youth services opens the door for students from many countries to develop relationships with each other and American hosts. By the same token, South Carolina students, individually sponsored by Lions Clubs, are welcome to apply to participate in similar summer exchanges.

For more information about local sponsorship or serving as a host family, email flvanleer@msn.com.

Catawba Riverkeeper leader to speak Aug. 4

Emilee Syrewicze, who became the executive director of the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation on April 15, will speak at the noon Aug. 4 Lake Wylie Rotary Club meeting at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church.

Syrewicze has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Alma College and a degree in environmental from Vermont Law School. She previously served as executive director of a nonprofit in Traverse City, Mich.

At Alma, she concentrated on chemistry and environmental policy, spending a spring term in China writing a thesis on Chinese water policy and development. Working at the Center for Environmental Law and Policy in Spokane, Wash., fostered her interest in nonprofit administration and policy.

Lions award $6,000 scholarship

Clover High School senior Maggie Catherine Ballard is the recipient of the River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club-Clover High School-Harold M. Brietman Memorial Scholarship.

The $6,000 aggregate award is payable annually at $1,500 for each of four years. Selection is based on committed purpose, academics, financial need, and school and community involvement or work experience. Ballard showed commitment to assist medical personnel during Honduran mission work.

“I have met very few students as well rounded and driven as Maggie,” said Brittany Allison, Clover High School Mathematics Department chairwoman.

Ballard was selected by Lions Deb Dagilis, Bill Dillon, Jerry Epping, Liz Muller and Lindy Wetherell.

She will attend USC this fall.

River Hills Women’s Club dues due July 30

The River Hills Women’s Club will start its season with a monthly luncheon Sept. 16.

The social organization for women who live in River Hills or are a member of the River Hills Country Club meet each month September through May for a luncheon at River Hills Country Club. The group holds a Ladies Night Out in January instead of the luncheons.

Members also may join interest groups – such as dinner groups, book and garden clubs, travel, bridge for ladies or couples, sewing, jewelry making and more – that get together at other times during the month. These groups include: dinner groups for members and spouses to go out to area restaurants

Returning members should pay annual dues by July 30 to be included in the yearbook. Send a check for $20 to Sandy Shaffer at 32 Catawba Ridge Road.

To become a member, email jvaug@verizon.net or call 724-561-4435. For more information, call 803-831-7871.

Enter by July 31 for livestock show

The 2015 York County Fall Livestock Show will be held Sept. 4-5 at B&S Farms, 3350 Armenia Road, Chester. Youth registration is open until July 31.

Youth exhibitors must be South Carolina residents and a member in 4-H, FFA or Junior Breed Association ages 5-19 as of Jan. 1 to participate.

Sept. 4 shows are Pullet at 5 p.m. and Meat Goat at 6 p.m.

Sept. 5 shows are Sheep at 9 a.m., Horse at 10 a.m., Beef at 11 a.m. and Dairy at 2 p.m.

Entries postmarked after the July 31 deadline, Aug. 1-15 will be charged an additional $15 fee per animal. Forms are available at clemson.edu/york.

The show is free to watch. For more information, call 803-684-9919.

4-H volunteers wanted

4-H Youth Development, a part of Clemson Extension Service in York County, is seeking 4-H volunteers for the new club year.

The 2015 South Carolina 4-H Volunteer Symposium will be 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8 at Benedict College School of Continuing Education, 111 Doctor’s Circle, Columbia.

This story was originally published July 24, 2015 at 12:18 PM with the headline "Clubs news: Catawba Riverkeeper leader to speak Aug. 4 in Lake Wylie."