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2024

February Activities

During the month of February 2024 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 57 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 12 hours
Administration: 24 hours
Flea Market: 10 hours
Koinonia: 8 hours

Visit to Shut-in: 3 hours

2024

January Activities

During the month of January 2024 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 55 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 13 hours
Administration: 18 hours
Flea Market: 2 hours
Koinonia: 8 hours
Visitation
: 14 hours

2023

December Activities

During the month of December 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 52 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 15 hours
Administration: 16 hours
Visitation
: 21 hours

2023

November Activities

During the month of November 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 50 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 13 hours
Administration: 11 hours
Koinonia: 11 hours
Visit to Shut-Ins
: 3 hours
Visitation: 12 hours

2023

October Activities

During the month of October 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 56 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 17 hours
Administration: 13 hours
Flea Market: 13 hours
Koinonia: 10 hours
Visit to Shut-Ins
: 3 hours

2023

September Activities

During the month of September 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 47 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 11 hours
Administration: 14 hours
Flea Market: 12 hours
Koinonia: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-Ins
: 2 hours

2023

August Activities

During the month of August 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 69 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 8 hours
Administration: 21 hours
Flea Market: 20 hours
Koinonia: 12 hours
School Support: 3 hours
Visit to Shut-Ins
: 2 hours
Visitation: 3 hour

2023

June Activities

During the month of June 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 78 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 28 hours
Administration: 12 hours
Flea Market: 26 hours
Koinonia: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-Ins
: 3 hours
Visitation: 1 hour

2023

May Activities

During the month of May 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 45 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 17 hours
Administration: 9 hours
Flea Market: 6 hours
Koinonia: 11 hours
Visit to Shut-Ins
: 2 hours

2023

April Activities

During the month of Aprill 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 38 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 6 hours
Administration: 10 hours
Flea Market: 12 hours
Koinonia: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-Ins
: 2 hours

2023

March Activities

During the month of March 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
43 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 11 hours
Administration: 12 hours

Flea Market: 7 hours
Visitation: 3 hours
Koinonia: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-in: 2 hours

2023

February Activities

During the month of February 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
65 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 29 hours
Administration: 20 hours

School Support: 2 hours
Koinonia: 10 hours
Visit to Shut-in: 4 hours

2023

January Activities

During the month of January 2023 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
64 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 42 hours
Administration: 8 hours

School Support: 3 hours
Koinonia: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-in: 3 hours

2022

December Activities

During the month of December 2022 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
24 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 2 hours
Administration: 15 hours

Visitation: 4 hours
Visit to Shut-in: 3 hours

2022

November Activities

During the month of November 2022 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
17 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 6 hours
Administration: 2 hours

Flea Market: 1 hour
ECHO Koinonia: 8 hours

2022

October Activities

During the month of October 2022 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
39 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 11 hours
Administration: 8 hours

Flea Market: 14 hours
ECHO Koinonia: 3 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours

2022

September Activities

During the month of September 2022 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
53 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 11 hours
Administration: 9 hours

Flea Market: 16 hours
ECHO Koinonia: 8 hours
School Support Training:  6 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours

2022

August Activities

During the month of August 2022 of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
63 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 14 hours
Administration: 9 hours

Flea Market: 22 hours
ECHO Koinonia: 10 hours
School Support Training:  5 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours

2022

 July Activities

During the month of July 2022 members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
29 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling:  2 hours
Administration: 5 hours
Flea Market: 19 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours

2022

 June Activities

During the month of June 2022 members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
62 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling:  16 hours
Administration: 8 hours
Flea Market: 27 hours
ECHO Koinonia: 8 hours
School Support Training:  0 hours
Church: 0 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours

2022

May Activities

During the month of May 2022 members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
54 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling:  2 hours
Administration: 22 hours
Flea Market: 12 hours
ECHO Koinonia: 8 hours
School Support Training:  7 hours
Church: 0 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours

2022

April Activities

During the month of April 2022 members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided
50 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling:  6 hours
Administration: 18 hours
Flea Market: 12 hours
ECHO Koinonia: 4 hours
School Support Training:  2 hours
Church: 5 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours

2022

January Activities

During the month of January 2022 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 24 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 5 hours
Koinonia: 12 hours
Administration: 6 hours
Visit to Shut-In: 1 hour


2021

December Activities

During the month of December 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 6 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 1 hour
School Support: 2 hours
Administration: 3 hours


2021

November Activities

During the month of November 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 54 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 13 hours
Flea Market: 1 hour
Koinonia: 24 hours
Visit to Shut In: 3 hours
Administration: 13 hours


2021

September Activities

During the month of September 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 35 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 10 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 9 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 3 hours
Flea Market: 8 hours
School Support: 2 hour
Church: 2 hour
Club Admin: 2 hours


2021

August Activities

During the month of August 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 56 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 14 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 15 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 4 hours
Flea Market: 15 hours
School Support: 1 hour
Club Admin: 7 hours


2021

July Activities

During the month of July 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 95 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 6 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 6 hour
Flea Market: 12 hours
Club Admin: 63 hours


2021

June Activities

During the month of June 2021 members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 137 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 9 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 4 hour
Flea Market: 27 hours
Training: 2 hours
Club Admin: 87 hours


2021

May Activities

During the month of May 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 61 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 2 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 3 hour
Flea Market: 26 hours
Club Admin: 22 hours


2021

April Activities

During the month of April 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 41 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 3 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 3 hour
Flea Market: 18 hours
Club Admin: 9 hours


2021

March Activities

During the month of March 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 24 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 3 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 8 hours
Design Committee 3 hours
Visit to Shut-in member:: 2 hours
Club Admin: 8 hours


2021

January Activities

During the month of January 2021 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 21 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 2 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry:  11 hours
Visit to Shut-in member: 2 hours
Club Admin: 6 hours


2020

December Activities

During the month of December 2020 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 29 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 2 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 13 hours
Visit to Shut-in Member: 1 hours
Club Admin: 13 hours


2020

November Activities

During the month of November 2020 members of  the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 32 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 4 hours
Koinonia Food Bank: 11 hours
Environment (cleanup of Occoquan trail: 2 hours
Website maintenance: 2 hours
Visit to Shut-in Member: 1 hours
Outreach to the bereaved: 2 hours
Club Admin: 10 hours

DONATIONS:

3 toys and 2 gift cards to Koinonia and Echo.


2020
October Activities

During the month of October 2020 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 28 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Outreach for Civic organization: 9 hours
Outreach to the bereaved: 1 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 7 hours
Visit to Shut-in Member: 1 hours
Club Admin: 10 hours


2020

September Activities

During the month of September 2020 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 18 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 2 hours
Phone Outreach to Bereaved: 1 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 10 hours
Club Admin: 5 hours


2020

August Activities

During the month of August 2020 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 19 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 2 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 13 hours
Club Admin: 4 hours


2020

July Activities

During the month of July 2020 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 26 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Koinonia Food Pantry: 8 hours
Eyeglass Collection: 1 hour
Club Admin: 17 hours


2020

June Activities

During the month of June 2020 members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 41 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Koinonia Food Pantry: 4 hours
Vision Walk: 4 hours
Club Admin: 33 hours


2020

May Activities

During the month of May 2020 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 21 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Koinonia Food Pantry: 9 hours
Hayfield Secondary Leos Scholarships: 4 hours
Club Admin: 8 hours


2019

April Activities

During the month of April 2019 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 112 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 5 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 4 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 5 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 3 hour
Club Visitations: 24 hours
Low Vision Design Committee: 10 hours
Flea Market: 48 hours
Club Admin: 13 hours

Our fund raising included 1 Flea Market which raised over $2000. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

School Support: $200
Eyeglasses for Needy: $75
Lions Clubs Helpline: $400


2019
March Activities

During the month of March 2019 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 73 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 3 hours
School Support: 10 hours
Hayfield Leo Club: 4 hours
Flea Market Prep: 20 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 8 hours
Lions Club Visitations: 3 hours
Low Vision Design Committee: 1 hour
Club Admin: 24 hours

DONATIONS:

Shelter Box: $1000
Canine Companions for Independence: $1000
Remote Area Medical (RAM) Backpacks: $3000
Lions Camp Merrick - Diabetic Youth Camp: $870


2019
February Activities

During the month of February 2019 the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 100 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 38 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 7 hours
Hayfield Secondary Leos: 4 hours
Nursing Home Assistance: 20 hours
Flea Market Prep: 20 hour
Club Admin: 11 hours

DONATIONS:

Lions Camp Merrick: $820
Northern VA Lions Youth Camp: $1000
Pets for Vets: $500
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church: $500
West Springfield High School: $300
Eyeglasses: $150


2019
January Activities

During the month of January 2019 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 86 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 28 hours
School Support: 12 hours
Hayfield Secondary Leos:  1 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 10 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry:  hours
Flea Market Prep: 8 hours
Club Admin: 18 hours

DONATIONS:

Lions Hearing Aid Bank Foundation: $500
Lions Bland Music Scholarship: $200
 


2018
December Activities

During the month of December 2018 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 50 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 7 hours
Elementary School Support: 4 hours
Hayfield Secondary Leo Club: 2 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 4 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 10 hours
Low Vision Design Committee: 3 hours
Club Admin: 20 hours

DONATIONS:

ECHO: $1000
Koinonia: $1000
West Springfield H.S.:
 $300
Hidden Pond Nature Center: $250
Diabetes Awareness: $500
Lions International Peace Poster Contest: $250
Eyeglasses for the Needy: $450


2018
Toys for Local Charities

Club members brought toys and gifts to the Annual Holiday Party held on 11 December. The toys and gifts were divided for delivery to Echo and Koinonia charities for distribution to families in need this Holiday Season.


2018
Lions International Peace Poster Contest

Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. The art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide share their unique image of peace with others, so that we may all have greater tolerance and international understanding. For more than 25 years, millions of children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest.

This year, the club was proud to sponsor the Crestwood and Lynbrook Elementary School's sixth grade art classes for the 2018 International Poster Contest. Criteria for selection was based on originality, artistic merit, and expression of the theme, “Kindness Matters.” The judges consisted of both members of the club and school staff. The three students whose posters were voted first place awere each awarded a $50 gift card, the three students whose posters were voted honorable mention were each awarded a $25 gift card and $25 gift cards were awarded to the school art teachers. The winning posters were forwarded on to the Virginia District 24A competition. 

To view the international grand prize and merit winners click HERE


2018
Flea Markets

The club concluded a very successful 2018 Flea Market season on Saturday, 17 Novermber. Thanks to all the vendors and customers that made this season a success. This year the club raised over $20,000. ALL proceeds from the Flea Markets go back into the community to help serve those in need.

SPECIAL THANKS to BURGER KING

without their support our Flea Markets would not be possible


2018
November Activities

During the month of November 2018 members of  the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 75 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 2 hours
Elementary School Support: 8 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 8 hours
Visits to Other Lions Clubs: 6 hours
Visit to Shut-in Member: 4 hours
Flea Markets: 32 hours
Club Admin: 18 hours

Our fund raising included 2 Flea Markets which raised over $4000. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

 


2018
October Activities

During the month of October 2018 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 101 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 27 hours
Local School Support: 6 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 11 hours
Visit to Shut-in Member: 2 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 9 hours
Flea Markets: 24 hours
Club Admin: 22 hours

Our fund raising included 2 Flea Markets which raised over $3700. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

Elementary School Support: $50
VA Lions Hearing Aid Foundation: $500
​Northern VA Eyeglass Recycling Center: $500
Bland Music Scholarship Foundation: $700


2018
September Activities

During the month of September 2018 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 74 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 3 hours
Elementary School Support: 3 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 8 hours
Flea Markets: 16 hours
Club Admin: 45 hours

Our fund raising included 2 Flea Markets which raised over $3700. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

Elementary School Support: $270


2018
August Activities

During the month of August 2018 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 137 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling Center: 37 hours
Elementary School Support: 31 hours
Hayfield Leo Club: 2 hours
Koinonia: 13 hours
Church Activities: 3 hours
Flea Market: 28 hours
Club Admin: 23 hours

Our fund raising included 2 Flea Markets which raised over $4000. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

Virginia Lions Eye Institute (VLEI):  $500
Special Needs Equipment: $500
Elementary School Support: $2000
PediaVision Supplies: $200


2018
Lee Pyramid Resource Fair School Support

Members of the club supported sight and hearing screenings at the Lee Pyramid Resource Fair held at Lee High School on 7 Aug. The goal of the Fair is to provide school supplies, health and wellness resources, and important information to help parents and students get the 2018-2019 school year off to a great start. The Fair supports 1 high school, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools in the Springfield-Franconia area. 
 
 Approximately 500 students and family members participated in the event. Club members screened a total of 135 participants, predominately consisting of children.  Last year the club screened a total of 90 particpents. More people were screened this year due to longer hours for the Fair as well as the use of two PediaVision sight screeners, including one recently procured by the club. 
 
Our club also donated approximately 350 backpacks to support this event. Students in need who requested a backpack at this event will be provided a backpack upon the start of the 2018-2019 school year through the coordination of each Lee Pyramid school social worker. These backpacks will be used to ensure that every child in the area is well equipped to meet the new school year. 


2018
July Activities

During the month of July 2018 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 81 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 20 hours
Elementary School Support: 8 hours
Visit to Shut-In Member: 1 hours

Flea Market: 16 hours
Club Admin: 36 hours

Our fund raising included 1 Flea Market which raised over $2000. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

Lions of Virginia Foundation (LOVF): $1000
Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF): $1000


2018
June Activities

During the month of June 2018 members of the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club provided 115 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Eyeglass Recycling: 37 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 9 hours
Elementary School Support: 20 hours
Hayfield Leo Club: 3 hours
Low Vision Design: 2 hours
Church Activities: 3 hours
Flea Market: 21 hours
Club Admin: 23 hours

Our fund raising included 2 Flea Markets which raised over $3400. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:


2018
Eyeglass and Hearing Aid Collection

During the Lion Year from July 2017 - June 2018 the club collected eyeglasses and hearing aids from the many collection boxes located in the local area. The collected eyeglasses were turned into the Northern VA Eyeglass Recycling Center and the Hearing Aids were turned into the Virginia Lions Hearing Aid Bank Foundation. This year's collection included:

Single Vision Eyeglasses: 2,611
Bifocal Eyeglasses: 453
Perscription Sunglasses: 461
Bifocal Sunglasses: 171


2018
May Activities

During the month of May 2018 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 112 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Vision Walk: 10 hours
Eyeglass Recycling Center: 21 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 7 hours
Elementary School Support: 3 hours
Hayfield Leo Club: 4 hours
Low Vision Design Committee: 8 hours
Flea Market: 12 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 3 hours
Church Support: 3 hours
Club Admin: 41 hours

Our fund raising included 1 Flea Market which raised over $2000. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

Elementary School Support: $400
Remote Area Medical School Backpacks: $2000
Hayfield H.S. Outstanding Service Award: $2000
Outstanding Leo Awards: $200


2018
Hayfield Leo Club

 Four members of the Hayfield Secondary School Leo Club, along with the Springfield-Franconia Host Club sponsore, volunteered on 5 May at the Northern Virginia Eyeglass Recycling Center. The volunteers boxed more than 14,400 eyeglasses for distribution to the Arlington Hospital Medical Center. 


2018
Northern VA Vision Walk

 The Foundation Fighting Blindness, in concert with the Northern Virginia Lions Clubs, held their 13th Annual 5K VisionWalk on Saturday, 5 May. It was a beautiful spring day and over 250 people participated in the walk including five club members and 14 family and friends. The event raised over $137,000 with over $4,300 from our club, family, friends and matching donations under the lead of the Club's Team Captain, Lion Vijay Gupta. This included a $1000 donation from the club itself. The money raised will be used to support research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.


2018
Lions World Wide Induction Day

On 29 April, Lions District 24-A participated in the World Wide Induction Day ceremonies by inducting new Lions that had joined in the last year. Representing the Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club were Lions Joan and Vijay Gupta along with Lion William D'Costa and his wife Sabrina  Lion William was honored by the District as one of the latest inductees.  A total of 26 new Lions were recognized by the District.  Lion Vijay also received a certificate in recognition of sponsoring William.The Induction Ceremony was hosted by the Park West Lions Club. A nice lunch was served which was prepared by the Manassas Lions Club.  The District Governor, Sally Kenyan and PDG Shirley Wilson presided over the event.  


2018
Mystery Night

The club held it's annual "Mystery Night" on Tuesday, 27 March. This is a dinner meeting where members caravan to a "mystery" location for fun and fellowship. This year the club had an outstanding dinner at the local IHOP restaurant. Nine club members and four guests were in attendance. A good time was had by all!


2018
James Bland Music Competition
 
On 20 January, the club, together with Mount Vernon Evening and Mason Neck Lions Clubs, sponsored a club-level Bland Music Competition. The contest was open to students in elementary thru high school and participants ranged from grades 6-12.  The competition was open to vocalists and instrumentalists, however all participants were instrumentalists. The first place winner will move on to compete at the District-level and the winner from the District-level will compete in the State contest held at the annual Virginia Lions State Convention in May. The first and second place winners received certificates and gift cards. The James A. Bland Music Scholarship Program was established by the Lions of Virginia in 1948 to assist and promote cultural and educational opportunities for musically talented youth of Virginia. For more information click here.
 

 

 
 

 


2018
May Activities

During the month of May 2018 members of the Springfield Franconia Host Lions Club provided 112 hours of volunteer service to the community.

SERVICE:

Vision Walk: 10 hours
Eyeglass Recycling Center: 21 hours
Koinonia Food Pantry: 7 hours
Elementary School Support: 3 hours
Hayfield Leo Club: 4 hours
Low Vision Design Committee: 8 hours
Flea Market: 12 hours
Leewood Nursing Home: 3 hours
Church Support: 3 hours
Club Admin: 41 hours

Our fund raising included 1 Flea Market which raised over $2000. All proceeds from these go back to the community through charitable donations.

DONATIONS:

Elementary School Support: $400
Remote Area Medical School Backpacks: $2000
Hayfield H.S. Outstanding Service Award: $2000
Outstanding Leo Awards: $200


2018

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