Project coordinator Mario Mayuga said the Lions and other volunteers were in the area as early as 6:30 a.m., and removed 1,020 pounds of trash.
He said this month’s cleanup activity included trimming coconut tree fronds and removal of coconuts.
Al Cabael, the Lions Club International District 204 Region II chair, noted that “falling coconuts and fronds pose potential dangers for vehicles and beachgoers.”
Cabael said they rented a bucket truck to trim 35 coconut trees.
The monthly beach cleanup, he added, is part of the District 204-Region 2/Saipan Lions Clubs’ partnership with the CNMI government through the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers to adopt, maintain and improve the Sugar Dock beach area.
Saipan Lions and other volunteers use a bucket truck to trim coconut fronds at Sugar Dock.
Saipan Lions and other volunteers pick up trash at Sugar Dock on Saturday
Members of the islands’ Lions Clubs and other volunteers pose for a photo following a cleanup activity at Sugar Dock on Saturday. Contributed photos
The Region 2 Lions are composed of the Saipan Fil-American Lions Club, the Saipan Unity Lions Club, the Saipan Marianas Lions Club, the Saipan Alliance Lions Club, the Saipan Natibu Lions Club, the Saipan Centennial Lions Club and the Saipan Pacific Lions Club.
Mayuga thanked all the volunteers who helped ensure that Saturday’s cleanup was successful and safe.
“Special thanks to Max Aguon who helped haul and dispose the trash and debris at the Department of Public Works-solid waste facility,” Mayuga added.
The Saipan Lions will hold another beach cleanup activity at Sugar Dock on Dec. 5.
If you have a passion for serving the community and is interested in the Lions Club, you may call any of the following for more information: Al Cabael at 483-4663, Eden Mercado at 788-2416, Arceli Lizama at 287-6758 or Tess Marquez at 483- 6524.
To learn more about the Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclub.org
