Abilene Cactus Lions Club

** Current Events **

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.

Major Parish - Salvation Army.

No Meeting - Installation Banquet 6-18-2009.

January 2005 issue
February 2005 issue

July 4:    Cactus Lions Flag Project Day
July 6 - 10:  92nd International Convention, Registration Form, On-Line Registration - Minneapolis, MN
July 18:   First District Cabinet Meeting - American Legion Bulding - Application Form - PDF, Agenda - PDF. -               Graham, TX
July 30 - August 1:  First Council of Governors Meeting,  PDG  Banquet Application - PDF, Agenda - PDF,
                                 Schedule - PDF,  Hotels - Kerrville

August :   Region 6/Combined Zone Meeting,  Abilene, TX

September 7:         Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Labor Day)
September 11:       Cactus Lions Flag Project Day - (911)
September 24 -28:    2009 USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum,  Registration Form - Memphis, TN

October 8:  Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Columbus Day)
October 17:  Second District Cabinet Meeting, Registration - Seymour
                     
Nov :        Second Zone Meeting - All 12 District 2-E1 Zones.
Nov 6-7:   Second Council of Governors Meeting - Dallas, Texas
November 11:  Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Veterans Day) (Celebrate in Abilene on Monday, November 12)
November :  Lion’s Charity Football Game at McMurry Stadium
November:  Region 6/Combined Zone Meeting, Abilene, TX

December :  Cactus Lions Christmas Party -
December :    Hospice Tree in the Mall of Abilene
December :    State School Christmas Party for Cottage 6700 - 6:30 pm.

2010

January 16:    Mid-Winter Conference, Comanche - Registration Form, Agenda,  Flyer.

Feb 4-6 :  Third Council of Governors Meeting - Kerrville, Agenda/Schedule - PDF, Hotels
February :   Flag Day - Monday, Presidents Day.
February  : District 2-E1, Region 6 Meeting.

March :  First Work Day – Texas Lions Camp.
March :   Cactus Lions Spaghetti Supper,  AHS Cafeteria.
March 6-7: 9th Annual Texas Lions Leadership Forum, Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Drive, Austin, Texas, (Application) - PDF,  January 30, 2009 is deadline for Early  registration.        

April 2-3: - District 2-E1 Lions Convention/Golf  Tournament, Abilene, Texas - (Convention Registration Package - PDF), (Request and Payment must be received no later than March 1, for Pre-Registration Package Discount), Convention Schedule - PDF, Golf Application - PDF,  Hotel Application - PDF, Reservation Cutoff date: March 20, 2009.
April : - White Cane Day. (Cactus Lions - Wal-Mart, Southwest Drive).
 
May :   Third (And Last) Work Day – Texas Lions Camp
May   - Flag Day, Armed Forces Day
May 13- 15:  MD-2 Lions State Convention, El Paso, TX. - Application Package - PDF.
May :  Nurses' Appreciation Breakfast -
May  - Flag Day, Memorial Day

June 14 - Flag Day - Flags put out on June 15.
June 18   - Cactus Lion's Installation Banquet - 6:30 pm, Amanda's.
June  - Training Session
June 28 -July 2:  93rd International Convention, Registration Form, On-Line Registration - Sydney, Australia

September 23 -25:    2010 USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum,  Registration Form - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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.

2008 Lion's Charity Football Game

McMurry University
vs
Louisiana State

Wilford Moore Stadium
McMurry Campus
Abilene, Texas

Saturday, November 15, 2008
1:00 P.M.

***Benefits***

Handicapped/Diabetic Children
Texas Lions Camp

   32th Annual Cactus Lions Club Fund Raiser
   SPAGHETTI SUPPER
   (With Famous Secret Sauce)
  
 ***Benefits***
   Handicapped Children
   
ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
   Saturday, March 7, 2009
   4:00 PM  To   8:00 PM  
 
   $6.00 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 2009)

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 $30 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 Boyd King.