Swim Program: The Burrillville Lions Club has sponsored the annual swim program since inception of the Club (over 65 years ago). Hundreds of local children have learned to swim at the Town Recreation Facility under this program.
Annual Candy Sales: Sales of candy begin in September, and all Lions are encouraged to participate. Lion Tom Tatro has chaired the program for the past few years. Funds are raised for the Club’s charitable projects.
Peace Poster Contest: The Peace Poster Contest is an annual event sponsored by the Club in conjunction with Lions Clubs International. Local school children participate by creating posters using the year’s chosen theme, and prizes are awarded to the top three entries. Winners go on to compete in the District and/or State, then the International competition.
White Cane Day: White Cane Day was initiated by Lion Arthur Covese to raise funds for sight prevention and restoration. Lion Members participate by standing at various merchant locations soliciting funds from local residents.
Golf Tournament: Golf tournaments have been held to raise funds for charitable activities. The public is invited to attend, and sponsors are solicited. Dinner and raffles are held at the conclusion of the tournament.
Yard Sale: The Club has begun having yard sales to raise funds and awareness of the Club activities. The public is asked for donations for the sale. Proceeds help fund our charitable activities.
Adopt-a-Family: The Club annually adopts a family in need. Funds are raised, gifts are purchased, and the family receives needed items for Christmas.
Casino Bus Trip: Lions and their friends are invited to participate in a bus trip to a local casino. Funds raised are used for our charitable activities. This also provides a social activity for our Lions and friends.
Food Basket: Non-perishable items (or a $1.00 gift in lieu of) are collected at all regular meetings. Proceeds are donated to the RI Community Food Bank and/or to a local Church Food Bank. During the fall, non-perishable items are collected from the public for donations to needy families during the Holidays. In 2010, enough funds and items were collected to provide 16 turkeys and 44 meals for those in need.
Coat & Mitten Drive: Coats and mittens are collected all year long for distribution to those in need during the winter months. The public is requested to ask any Lion Member or Officer for more information.
Cell Phone Collection: Lion AnnMarie takes donations of all kinds of cell phones and sells them to raise funds for our charitable activities. Phones just need ability to turn on. Accessories are not needed.
Aluminum Tab and Can Collection: Lion Rene Cardon receives aluminum tabs and aluminum cans for sale to raise funds for the Sight Foundation. Hundreds of pounds are collected annually, and all are encouraged to participate.
Eyeglass Collection: Lion Rene Cardon collects eyeglasses from donation boxes hosted at various businesses in town. Funds collected from the sale of the glasses are used for our Sight Foundation activities.
Relay For Life: The Burrillville Lions Club has participated for the past few years in the Annual Burrillville/Glocester RI Relay For Life program. A team of Lions meets at the track and walks for up to two days to raise funds for cancer awareness and prevention.
Club Survey: The Club is conducted a survey of itself. The "Club Meeting Survey" is designed to make the meetings more meaningful and successful. Members are requested to return the survey to Dana Gould by November 16, 2011.
