Abilene Texas - Lions Club Current Events

Club Officers and Directors
2005 - 2006

President	Fanny Mae Massey
Secretary/Treasurer	John Massey
1st Vice President	Tena Andrews
2nd Vice President	PDG Hal Griffin
3rd Vice President	Vacant
1 Year Director	Jerome Andino
1 Year Director	Barbara Voit
2 Year Director	Maureen Kofkee
2 Year Director	David W. Massey
Immediate Past President	Dean Baird
Membership Director	Irene Grant
Lion Tamer	Bob Nelson
Assistant Lion Tamer
Lion Greeter	Dennis Paschal
Tail Twister	David Scott
Information Technology	Bob Nelson

Updated October 12, 2005

Sight Conservation Programs Supported

Building upon its long-standing tradition of aiding the blind and visually impaired in local communities, in 1990 Lions Clubs International established SightFirst, an aggressive global blindness prevention initiative.

The unprecedented program joins leading blindness prevention experts, blindness prevention organizations, governments and Lion volunteers in an effort to establish long-term solutions in eliminating preventable and reversible blindness. Worldwide, SightFirst projects, funded by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), are developed to fill the gaps between what is being done and what needs to be done by targeting the leading causes of blindness affecting large regional populations.

LCIF is funding Focus on Sight . Today, in addition to their international SightFirst program, Lions extend their commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts..

Give the Gift of Sight Program with LensCrafters. Since 1988, Lions clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada have worked with LensCrafters stores to collect old, unwanted eyeglasses for distribution on optical missions in developing countries. As a result of the early success of these programs, LensCrafters now offers several free and reduced-cost eye care programs in North America. When providing assistance to others, Lions are encouraged to utilize these resources:

Gift of Sight OnSite Vouchers: Lions clubs and other groups may obtain a limited number of pairs of glasses for people in need free of charge. Eye exams not included.

Lions Special Price: Once charitable vouchers are exhausted, Lions are able to purchase an unlimited number of pairs of glasses for needy individuals at a special price of $50 per pair. Eye exams not included.

Hometown Day: The first Wednesday in December each year is Hometown day. LensCrafters along with the Lions Club and local Doctors come together to donate eye examinations and glasses to needy people in the Abilene and surrounding areas who are pre-selected by the Lions Club.

Eyeglasses for those in need - our club provides for free eye exams and glasses for qualified children from our community. The Abilene Independent School District School Nurses screen student's qualifications. Eye glasses are purchased for needy adults (limited by funding). Contact us for additional information or requests.

Used eyeglass collection - we have eyeglass collection boxes in various locations throughout our community. Lions collect more than 3 million pairs of used eyeglasses each year for distribution in developing countries.

Texas Lions Camp

The Texas Lions Camp at Kerrville, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing, without charge, a summer camp for children with physical disabilities and Type 1 diabetes from the state of Texas regardless of race, religion or national origin.

Since 1949 the Texas Lions Camp has served over 50,000 children with special medical conditions. Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the Camp is nested on 504 acres of wooded countryside. Modern facilities include a newly renovated dining hall, infirmary, junior Olympic sized swimming pool, fishing pond, high and low elements ropes course, gym, weight room, amphitheater, air-conditioned cabins and much more.

Children attending the Texas Lions Camp have opportunities to experience recreational and leisure activities. Swimming, water sports, horseback riding, nature trails, tennis courts, team courts, team sports, canoeing and sleeping under the stars are just a few of the activities available for campers. Children attending the Texas Lions Camp have many opportunities for positive social interaction, gaining self-confidence and developing a greater self-image.

Children with physical disabilities eligible to participate in summer camping programs at the Texas Lions Camp must be between the ages of 7 and 16. Children with Type 1 diabetes must be between the ages of 8 and 15.

The diabetic camping program at the Texas Lions Camp provides children with an opportunity to learn and expand their self-care skills. While attending the diabetic program campers participate in a wide range of educational programs in addition to the primary recreational activities offered each summer. A medical team joins the Texas Lions Camp to help children learn more about their condition. Each day children monitor blood sugar levels, make choices regarding nutrition, and learn about insulin procedures. Parents are offered a special day of instruction at the end of each camping session. The parent instruction provides detailed information about current diabetes care.

The Texas Lions Camp is funded primarily through the generosity of Lions Clubs throughout the state of Texas. Lions Clubs significantly support the activities of the Camp through gifts and volunteer resources. Each spring Lions Clubs help prepare the Camp for the children. On Work Weekends Lions Clubs provide volunteers who assist with painting, cutting firewood, cleaning brush, washing windows and much more. Lions Clubs support the Camp's efforts by recruiting and sponsoring campers from their communities. Some Clubs even provide transportation to and from camp! Lions Clubs also come to Camp throughout the summer to prepare meals and meet campers. Through the enthusiasm, talents and gifts provided by Texas Lions Clubs the Texas Lions Camp continues to offer exciting summer opportunities at no charge.

To learn more about the Texas Lions Camp visit our website at www.lionscamp.com On our website you can take Camp tour, download a camper of staff application and discover other opportunities for being involved at the Texas Lions Camp.

Dates to Remember (Calendar)
2005-2006

June 27 - July 1 : 88th International Convention - Hong Kong
July 4:    Cactus Lions Flag Project Day
July 23:   First Cabinet Meeting - Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC), 900 Fifth Street, July 15 suspense for Meals. - Flyer, in Wichita Falls, TX

August 4-6: First Council of Governors Meeting - Kerrville
August 28: Diabetes Awareness Seminar, from 8 – 12 a.m., at Ambassador Suites.
August 30:   Region 6/Combined Zone Meeting, Abilene, TX - Whitten Inn. Flyer

September 6:         Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Labor Day)
September 11:       Cactus Lions Flag Project Day - (911)
September 22-24:   2005 USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum, Registration Form - Peoria, Illinois

October 11: Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Columbus Day)
October 9:    Lion’s Charity Football Game at Shotwell Stadium.
October 22: Second District Cabinet Meeting - Olney

Nov :        Second Zone Meeting - All 12 District 2-E1 Zones.
Nov 4-5:   Second Council of Governors Meeting - Breham, Texas, Minutes - PDF
November 11: Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Veterans Day)
November 29: Region 6/Combined Zone Meeting, Abilene, TX - Whitten Inn.

December 4:    Hospice Tree in the Mall of Abilene, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
December 8:    State School Dorm Christmas Party for Cottage 6730
December 15:    Cactus Lions Christmas Party - Whitten Inn, 6:30 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Dinner,

2006

January 20 - 21:    Mid-Winter Conference - Graham, Texas

Feb 2 - 4: Third Council of Governors Meeting - Kerrville, Agenda/Schedule - PDF, Hotels
February :   Cactus Lions Spaghetti Supper, AHS Cafeteria.
February :   Flag Day - Monday, Presidents Day.
February :   Zone meeting, Whitten Inn, 6:30 p.m.

March : First Work Day – Texas Lions Camp.
March 11 - 12: 6th Annual Texas Lions Leadership Forum, Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Drive, Austin, Texas, (Application) - PDF,
December 31, 2005 is deadline for Early registration.
March - White Cane Day

April 28 - 29: - District 2-E1 Lions Convention/Golf Tournament, Stephenville, Texas

May : Third (And Last) Work Day – Texas Lions Camp
May : Nurses' Appreciation Breakfast
May - Flag Day, Armed Forces Day
May 25 - 27: MD-2 Lions State Convention, Abilene Civic Center - Abilene, TX. - Application Package - PDF
May - Flag Day, Memorial Day

June - Cactus Lion's Installation Banquet.
June - Flag Day
June - Training Session

July 10 - 14: 89th Lions International Convention - New Orleans, La

Fundraisers

Lions Charity Football Game: A cooperative endeavor between McMurry University and the Lions Clubs of District 2-E1, Region 6. In 1982, the Abilene Founder Lions Club began the Annual Lions Charity game as a benefit for the Texas Lions Camp. The Lions Clubs sponsor the first at home McMurry University Indians football game by selling ads, publishing and selling the game programs, selling tickets, and running the concession stand. All proceeds from the game, after actual expenses, go to the Texas Lions Camp to benefit handicapped/diabetic children.

2005 Lion's Charity Football Game

McMurry University
vs
Menlo College, Atherton, California

McMurry Indian Stadium
Abilene, Texas

Saturday, September 3, 2005
4:00 P.M.

***Benefits***

Handicapped/Diabetic Children
Texas Lions Camp

   28th Annual Cactus Lions Club Fund Raiser
   SPAGHETTI SUPPER
   (With Famous Secret Sauce)

***Benefits***
   Handicapped Children

ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
   Saturday, February 12, 2005
   4:00 PM To 8:00 PM

   $5.00 Adults        $3.00 Children under 10
    All You Can Eat

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Neighborhood Flag Project

Conducted By

Abilene Cactus Lions Club

Flag placed in customers yard on nine "Flag Days" for a year. (Year 2006)

July 4	Independence Day	Feb. 20	Presidents Day
Sept 4	Labor Day	May 20	Armed Forces Day
Sep 11	911 Memorial	May 29	Memorial Day
Oct 9	Columbus Day	Jun 14	Flag Day
Nov 11	Veterans Day

Flags placed in the mornings and removed the same day in the evening.

Flags are 3' X 5', high quality, and pole mounted.

All for a donation of $25 annually.

All proceeds will be used for Abilene Cactus Lions Club Community Projects, Lions International programs locally and throughout the State of Texas.

For more information Contact Us or John Massey.

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