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Towanda Lions Small Change Project
First quarter 2024 the Towanda Lions Small Change Project collected $302.92 from the BP Station and KICKS. Checks in the amount of $75.73 were distributed to the Towanda American Legion, Towanda Fire Department, Towanda Elementary School, and Towanda Library. Total collected since March, 2016 amounts to $10,407.81
The Towanda Lions Club thanks all who contributed.
Lion Bob Hancock, Towanda Lions Club
Towanda Lions Small Change Project
Thanks to a $365.00 end of year donation, the Towanda Lions Small Change Project surpassed $10,000 in Small Change collection in just under 8 years. Truly Amazing! Fourth quarter 2023 ended with $611.88 collected and a grand total of $10,104.87 collected since March, 2016.. Checks in the amount of $152.77 were distributed to the Towanda American Legion, Towanda Fire Department, Towanda Elementary School, and Towanda Library.
Towanda Lions Club thanks all who contributed.
Lion Bob Hancock, Towanda Lions Club
Towanda Lions Small Change Project - July - September 2023
The Towanda Lions Small Change Project ended the third quarter of 2023 with $414.16 collected which included a $50.00 restitution payment from a theft two years ago. Checks in the amount of $103.54 were distributed to the Towanda American Legion, Towanda Fire Department, Towanda Elementary School, and Towanda Library. Total collected since March, 2016, $9,492.99.
Towanda Lions Club thanks all who contributed.
Lion Bob Hancock, Towanda Lions Club
Towanda Lions Small Change Project - January-June 2023
The Towanda Lions Small Change Project ended the first quarter of 2023 with $263.40 collected and checks in the amount of $85.65 were distributed to the Towanda American Legion, Towanda Fire Department, Towanda Elementary School, and Towanda Library.
During second quarter 2023, we collected $414.40 thanks to an anonymous donor of $100.00. Each of the organizations above were given checks in the amount of $103.60. Total collected since March 2016 amounts to $9,078.83. Wow!
Thanks to all who contributed locally.
Lion Bob Hancock, Towanda Lions Club
Towanda Lions Club 2023 Scholarship Winners
The Towanda Lions Club voted to award two scholaships in memory of former club member and local educator Steve Liebenow. The 2023 recipients are Evan Kraft and Trinity Pate. Both are seniors at Normal Community High School and residents of Towanda, Illinois. Lion Parker Bain, scholarship commitee co-chair, presented scholarship awards to the winners at the June 8, 2023 Lions Club meeting.
Evan is a member of the National Honor Society and member of the Normal CommunityHigh School FFA, Cross Country and Track and Field teams, active in his local church, Towanda 4th of July Celebration, Ecology Action Center and McLean County Pheasants Forever. Evan plans to attend Illinois State University with an ultimate goal to work in Agribusiness.
Trinity is a captain on the NCHS Varsity Dance Team and is involved in community service with the Girl Scouts, 4-H, Boy Scouts pancake breakfast and volunteering at the American Legion. Trinity plans to attend Illinois Wesleyan University and complete a degree in Elementary Education.
Ham & Beans Dinner - April 14, 2023
The Towanda Lions Club's Ham & Bean Dinner is returning after a 3-year absence. The dinner will be held in the Towanda Community Building on Friday April 14, 2023, from 4:30PM -7:00PM.
Tickets are available in advance from any Lions Club member ($5.00) or at the door ($6.00). Children under 11 are free with a paying adult.
The dinner includes:
- Ham & Beans
- Corn Bread Muffins
- Coffee & Juice
- Condiments
- Desserts – Pie or Cake
Easter Egg Hunt - April 8, 2023
The Towanda Lions Club will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Towanda North Park on Saturday April 8, 2023 starting at 10:00AM for agres infant to 11 years old. Participants should assemble in the Towanda Community Building before the hunt begins.
Towanda Lions Small Change Project - October-December 2022
The Towanda Lions Small Change Project ended the fourth quarter 2022 on very positive note in small change collection. Thanks to a single donation of $365.00, we were able to collect $608.16 this past quarter. People were still generous despite one month at FS FastStop our container was removed to support another great cause, St. Jude.
Checks in the amount of $152.04 were distributed to the Towanda American Legion, Towanda Fire Department, Towanda Elementary School and Towanda Library.
Total collected since March 2006 amounts to $8,401.03.
Thanks to all who contributed locally.
Bob Hancock, Towanda Lions Club
Small Change Project - July-September 2022
Towanda Lions Small Change Project
This past quarter the Towanda Lions collected $296.96 from the donation containers. Checks in the amount of $74.24 were distributed to the Towanda American Legion, Towanda Fire Department, Towanda Elementary School and Towanda Library. Total collected since March 2006 amounts to $7,792.87.
Bob Hancock,Towanda Lions Club
Easter Egg Hunt
Towanda Lions Club Small Change Project
The Towanda Lions Club Small Change Project collect $284.80 during the 1st quarter 2022. Checks in the amount of $71.20 were distributed to the Towanda Elementary School, Towanda Library, Towanda Fire Department, and the Towanda American Legion.
Total collected since inception of program March 2016, $7,124.23.
Bob Hancock, Towanda Lions Club
Towanda Lions Club Announce 2022 Scholarships
This year the Towanda Lions Club is sponsoring two $750 scholarships.
For many years the club has sponsored the Steve Liebenow Memorial Scholarship in memory of Steve Liebenow, a long-time Lions Club member, educator, and community leader who passed away in 1999. It will be awarded to a student who will graduate from high school this school year or is a currently enrolled undergraduate college student and must have a Towanda mailing address. This is a one-time $750 scholarship not open to renewal, although an applicant not chosen one year may apply again if he/she is still an undergraduate in college. Access this scholarship application form here.
This year the club has added the Towanda Lions Memorial Scholarship to pay tribute to its members who have passed away since the club was formed. It will be awarded to a student with a Towanda, IL mailing address who is pursuing a trades field of study. This is a one-time $750 scholarship not open to renewal. An applicant not chosen one year may apply again if he/she is enrolled in a learning institution and wishes to pursue training and education in a trades field of study. Access this scholarship application form here.
Towanda Lions Small Change Project
The Towanda Lions Club Small Change Project collect $255.28 during the 4th quarter 2021. Checks in the amount of $63.82 were distributed to the Towanda Elementary School, Towanda Library, Towanda Fire Department, and the Towanda American Legion. Total collected for year 2021 amounted to $1,142.72.
Total collected since inception of program March 2016, $6,839.43.
Thank You to all who continue to support this worthy cause.
Bob Hancock, Towanda Lions Club Coordinator
2021 Stephen Liebenow Memorial Scholarship Winner
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Thee Towanda Lions Club has awarded the 2021 Steve Liebenow Memorial Scholarship to Maddie Kraft. Maddie plans on working with animals in the future. To fulfill this vision she is transferring to Iowa State University after 2 years at Black Hawk Community College. At Iowa State she plans to get a bachelor's degree in Animal Science with a minor in Animal Ecology as well as completing the service dog training program.
Snow Cones are Back for the 4th of July in Towanda.
The Towanda Lions will again be serving snow cones during the 4th of July celebration in Towanda. The Lion's booth is located in its usual place next to the bandstand in the middle of the North Park. The booth is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Choose from Grape, Cherry, Blue Raspberry flavors; or choose Rainbow which includes some of all three flavors.
Snow cones are $2.00 each.
COVID-19 impact on Towanda Lions Club
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Towanda Lions Club has cancelled the annual Candy Days in October and postponed the annual Ham and Beans Dinner until 2021. Dates and times for the Ham and Beans Dinner will be published later.
Since the Towanda Community Building has been closed, the club has been holding their monthly meeting using Zoom.
2020 Steve Liebenow Memorial Scholarship Winner
The Towanda Lions Club has awarded the 2020 Steve Liebenow Memorial Scholarship to Mackenzie Kraft. Mackenzie is a freshman at Iowa State University majoring in Animal Science. Throughout her life she has been very active in 4-H and other organizations and activities benefitting the Towanda community. Upon college graduation, Mackenzie plans to return to the Towanda area and focus on animal nutrition at her family’s farm.
This scholarship is presented annually by the Towanda Lions in memory of Steve Liebenow, a valued Lions Club member and educator in the Unit 5 School District. The scholarship in Steve’s name is a means of recognizing and contributing to the success of the youth of Towanda.
Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief - to serve their community.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization. We have 1.35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs in more than 206 countries and geographic areas.
Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, but we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects - including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.
Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.
Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest.
Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.
Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times.
Lions help during disasters. Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction.
Lions are active. Our motto is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.
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