Abilene Texas - Lions Club Current Events

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.

Eyeglass Collection Locations:

Dr Nicolina

Dr Russell Dressen

Van Cleave

Eye Masters

Eye Mart Express

Frenchmaxs Optical

Dyess Hospital Eye Clinc

Albertsons

Dyess AFB BX

3225 S. 27th Street

942 Hickory

222 Westwood

4150 Southwest Dr.

3473 Catclaw Dr.

710 Butternut

Buffalo Gap Rd

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)
2010-2011

2010

June 28 -July 2: 93rd International Convention, Registration Form, On-Line Registration - Sydney, Australia
July 4:    Cactus Lions Flag Project Day
July 31:   First District Cabinet Meeting - Application Form - PDF, Agenda - PDF. -               Stephenville, TX
August 5 - 7: First Council of Governors Meeting, PDG Banquet Application - PDF, Agenda - PDF,
                                 Schedule - PDF, Hotels - Kerrville

September 9:         Region 6/Combined Zone Meeting, Cotton Patch, 6:00 PM, Abilene, TX
September 11:       Cactus Lions Flag Project Day - (911)
September 23 -25:   2010 USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum, Registration Form - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 8: Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Columbus Day)
October 30: Second District Cabinet Meeting, Registration - Abilene

Nov :        Second Zone Meeting - All 12 District 2-E1 Zones.
Nov 5-6:   Second Council of Governors Meeting - Corpus Christi, Texas
November 11: Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Veterans Day) (Celebrate in Abilene on Monday, November 12)
November: Region 6/Combined Zone Meeting, Abilene, TX
November :    Hospice Tree in the Mall of Abilene

December : State School Christmas Party for Cottage 6700 - 6:30 pm.
December 17: Cactus Lions Christmas Party - Golden Corral

2011

January 29:    Mid-Winter Conference, Graham - Registration Form, Agenda, Flyer.

Feb 3-5 : Third Council of Governors Meeting - Kerrville, Agenda/Schedule - PDF, Hotels
February :   Flag Day - Monday, Presidents Day.
February : District 2-E1, Region 6 Meeting.
February 21 :   Cactus Lions Spaghetti Supper, AHS Cafeteria.

March : First Work Day – Texas Lions Camp.
March 5 - 6: 11th Annual Texas Lions Leadership Forum, Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Drive, Austin, Texas, (Application) - PDF, February 8, 2011 is deadline for Early registration.

April 29 - 30: - District 2-E1 Lions Convention/Golf Tournament, Wichita Falls, Texas - (Convention Registration Package - PDF, Flyer - PDF), (Request and Payment must be received no later than February1, for Pre-Registration Package Discount), Convention Schedule - PDF, Golf Application - PDF, Hotel Application - PDF, Reservation Cutoff date: March 20, 2010.
April 24: - White Cane Day. (Cactus Lions - United, N. 10 & Willis).

May :   Third (And Last) Work Day – Texas Lions Camp.
May 12: Nurses' Appreciation Breakfast - Towne Crier.
May  15 - Flag Day, Armed Forces Day.
May 31 - Flag Day, Memorial Day

June 2 - 4: MD-2 Lions State Convention, Beaumont, TX. - Registration Form - PDF.

June 14 - Flag Day
June    - Cactus Lion's Installation Banquet - 6:30 pm,
June - Training Session

July 4- 8: 94th International Convention, Registration Form, On-Line Registration - Seattle, WA

September 22 -24: 2011 USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum, Registration Form - Anchorage, Alaska

Fundraisers

   33rd Annual Cactus Lions Club Fund Raiser
and John Massey Memorial
   SPAGHETTI SUPPER
   (With Famous Secret Sauce)

***Benefits***
   Handicapped Children

ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
   Saturday, February 20, 2010
   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 eight "Flag Days" for a year. (Year 2010)

July 4	Independence Day	Feb. 15	Presidents Day
Sept 6	Labor Day	May 15	Armed Forces Day
Oct 11	Columbus Day	May 24	Memorial Day
Nov 11	Veterans Day	Jun 14	Flag 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 $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.

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