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Club Officers and Directors
2007 - 2008

President PDG Hal Griffin
Secretary/Treasurer John Massey
1st Vice President Irene Grant
2nd Vice President Bob Nelson
1 Year Director Ernest Proctor
1 Year Director Britt Thurman
2 Year Director Beth Davis
2 Year Director Boyd King
Immediate Past President Tena Andrews
Membership Director  
Lion Tamer Bob Nelson
Assistant Lion Tamer  
Lion Greeter Dennis Paschal
Tail Twister Sandy Griffin
Information Technology Bob Nelson

Updated June 25, 2007

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Lions Organizations Supported

 

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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..


GiftSight EmblemGive 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

 

   

 

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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.

 

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Civic Organizations Supported

Abilene Food Bank NOAH Project
Meals on Wheels Girl Scout Troop 180
Boy Scouts of America Reading is Fundamental
Abilene State School Project Graduation
Dyess Chiefs Group (VA Hospital) Medical Mission
Hope Haven Salvation Army
Boys and Girls Club Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Key City Little League Woodson Bell Choir

 

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Lions in the News

 

 

 

 

 

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PROGRAMS FOR MAY

May 7 Business meeting
May 14

Sweet Adelines

May 21

Michelle White - Sears Social Services

May 28

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

 

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Youth Outreach Contests - Cactus Lions

Cactus Lions Peace Poster Contest Winner
2005-2006
Topic: Peace Without Borders

Left to right - Steve Post - Principal, Antonio Rodriguez - winner, Suzanne Krazer - Art Teacher, and Lion David Scott - Cactus Lions Contest Chair.  Franklin Middle School. 

Posted November 16, 2005

 

 

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Star Spangled Banner  August 1, 2007
 
 

 
Cactus Lions Downloads

Personal Computer Security

 

  Posted January 24, 2007

 

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Dates to Remember (Calendar)
2007-2008

2007

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 ForumRegistration 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

 

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CLUB ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY

     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.

 

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Fundraisers

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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Conducted By

Abilene Cactus Lions Club

Flag placed in customers yard on nine "Flag Days"  for a year. (Year 2008)

July 4 Independence Day Feb. 18 Presidents Day
Sept 1 Labor Day May 17 Armed Forces Day
Sep 11 911 Memorial May 26 Memorial Day
Oct 13 Columbus Day Jun 14 Flag Day
Nov 11 Veterans 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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Updated May 07, 2008