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.

Sweet Adelines

Michelle White - Sears Social Services

No Meeting - Installation Banquet on May 29, 6:00 pm Whitten Inn

January 2005 issue
February 2005 issue

July 2-7:  90th Lions International Convention - Chicago, IL
July 4:    Cactus Lions Flag Project Day
July 28:   First Cabinet Meeting - Connellee Hotel, Application,  in Eastland, TX

August 2-4:  First Council of Governors Meeting, Agenda PDF, Schedule PDF, Hotels - Kerrville
August:   Region 6/Combined Zone Meeting, Abilene, TX

September 3:         Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Labor Day)
September 6-8:    2007 USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum,  Registration Form - Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 11:       Cactus Lions Flag Project Day - (911)

October 8:  Cactus Lions Flag Project Day (Columbus Day)
October 20:    Lion’s Charity Football Game at McMurry Stadium.
October  :  Second District Cabinet Meeting -
                     
Nov :        Second Zone Meeting - All 12 District 2-E1 Zones.
Nov 2-3:   Second Council of Governors Meeting - Flyer1 - PDF, Flyer2 - PDF, Temple Map, Temple, 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

December 11:    State School Dorm Christmas Party for Cottage 6700 - 6:30 pm.
December 13:    Cactus Lions Christmas Party - Clydes Place 6:30 pm.
December 16:    Hospice Tree in the Mall of Abilene, 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm.


2008

January 19:    Mid-Winter Conference, Vernon - Registration Form, Spouses Activities.

Jan 31 - Feb 2 :  Third Council of Governors Meeting - Kerrville, Agenda/Schedule - PDF, Hotels
February 9:   Cactus Lions Spaghetti Supper,  AHS Cafeteria.
February 19:   Flag Day - Monday, Presidents Day.

March :  First Work Day – Texas Lions Camp.
March : District 2-E1, Region 6 Meeting.
March  : 8th Annual Texas Lions Leadership Forum, Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Drive, Austin, Texas, (Application) - PDF,
                         December 31, 2006 is deadline for Early  registration. (Application) - PDF                     
March 17 - White Cane Day, United at N-10 and Willis.

April 4-5: - District 2-E1 Lions Convention/Golf  Tournament, Abilene, Texas - (Complete Convention Package - PDF), (Request and Payment
                         must be received no later than April 16, for Pre-Registration Package Discount)
 
May :   Third (And Last) Work Day – Texas Lions Camp
May 7:  Nurses' Appreciation Breakfast - 06:30 am  Briarstone Manor
May 15-17:  MD-2 Lions State Convention, Amarillo, TX. - Application Package - PDF.
May  17 - Flag Day, Armed Forces Day
May 26 - Flag Day, Memorial Day
May  29 - Cactus Lion's Installation Banquet - 6:30 pm, Whitten Inn.

June 14 - Flag Day
June  - Training Session
June 23-27:  91st International Convention, Registration Form, On-Line Registration - Bangkok, Thailand

     For January, the following was reported: Sandy Griffin -- 107 hours working with “Ivy Green” for the Leader Dog Program.  Dorothy Lowry – 8 hours at Abilene Regional Hospital.  J. L. Edwards -- 4 hours at Hendrick Medical Center.  Several members – 20 hours for Meals on Wheels.

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.

2007 Lion's Charity Football Game
(Rescheduled August 29, 2007)

McMurry University
vs
Sul Ross State
(Austin College)

Wilford Moore Stadium
McMurry Campus
Abilene, Texas

Saturday, October 20, 2007 (September 8, 2007)
7:00 P.M.

***Benefits***

Handicapped/Diabetic Children
Texas Lions Camp

   31th Annual Cactus Lions Club Fund Raiser
   SPAGHETTI SUPPER
   (With Famous Secret Sauce)
  
 ***Benefits***
   Handicapped Children
   
ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
   Saturday, February 9, 2008
   4:00 PM  To   8:00 PM  
 
   $5.00 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 2008)

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.