LAKE JACKSON/MID COUNTY LIONS

Formerly Lake Jackson Lions

 

We service Brentsville, Buckhall, Canova, Hoadly, Independent Hill, Lake Jackson and Woodbine areas of Prince William County, Virginia and portions of Zip Codes 20112, 20111, and 20136

 

Serving the Local Community for 30 Years!

INDEX

                                                                          1. Who We Are
                                                                          2. What We Do
                                                                          3. Meeting Schedule
                                                                          4. Future Events
                                                                          5. Become a Member
                                                                          6. Links

 

Who We Are

As members of the Lake Jackson/Mid County Lions, we volunteer our time to humanitarian causes in the area of Prince William County, within the state of Virginia and the world community. By conducting service projects and raising funds, we Lions strive to help those in need, wherever the need exists. The Lions' motto is "We Serve."

The association was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1917 and is the largest service club in the world.  Lions International has grown to 1.43 million members belong to local clubs in most countries in the world. Lions Clubs International is headquartered in Oak Brook Illinois. The international association is governed by a board of directors, elected annually at the International Convention.

In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions at their International Convention, challenging them to become "Knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." Since that time, service to the blind and visually impaired has become one of the association's most significant activities.

While Lions speak many languages and profess many religious and political beliefs, they all subscribe to common objectives and ethical principles.

The Lake Jackson/Mid County Lions Club was founded in 1977  by  civic minded individuals in the mid county area.  We first called ourselves the Lake Jackson Lions because we met at the restaurant that was located at the Lake Jackson Dam and because most of us came from the surrounding area.  Recently with a high rate of growth in the mid county we have renamed the club to better reflect the area we serve.

The Lake Jackson/Mid County Lions have a small area on the southern side of the intersection of Hoadly and Dumfries Roads. This is where we hold some of our events.  Watch for our coming events sign as you pass by. We are proud to announce that in December of this year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary of service to the community. We look forward to many more years of following the Lions Motto “We Serve”.

We are proud to announce that in December 2007 we celebrated our 30th anniversary of service to the community. We look forward to many more years of following the Lions Motto “We Serve”.

 

Officers for 2007-2008

                                                President: Bill Doyle

                                                Vice President: Joe Angsten

                                                Secretary: David Penman

                                                Treasurer: Rod DeSmet

                                                Tail Twister/Lion Tamer: Roy Sundberg

                                                Director: Joe Blatter

                                                Director: Frank Meres

                                                Immediate Past President: Dwight Mojay

Current Lion Membership

We encouraged you to Email the members listed below

by "clicking" on the highlighted members' name

Joseph J. Angsten, Jr. Joseph C. Blatter
Rod DeSmet Bill Doyle
Walter N. Fisher James H. Hoover
Clarence W. Kenyon James R. Kolva
Michael Lee Norm Lober
Frank E. Meres Dwight Mojay
Gayden Morrill David T. Penman
Richard Reichert, Sr F. Michael Ritchie
Ed Rhodehamel Joe Stevens
Blaine Stockton Roy Sundberg
L. Ben Thompson James E. Vaglia
Thomas Warrington Phil Zellers
Charles Zemple  

 

What We Do

The Lake Jackson/Mid County Lions, just as all Lions Clubs, direct their efforts to assisting people with sight and hearing deficiencies. We provide funds to support the Lions Sight and Hearing van, the Leader Dog School, Old Dominion Eye Bank, Lions Youth Camp, Sight First Campaign, Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation among many other efforts.  Locally we help provide eye exams and glasses for those who can not afford them. For example we provided eye and hearing testing at Brentsville HS, Coles, Tyler,Buckland, Thurgood Marshall, Mountain View, and Alvey elementary schools, and Benton Middle school. We help support the Senior Citizen Center, Prince William Free Clinic, Operation Turkey and numerous other efforts throughout the county. Last year our club made donations totaling  $11,000  to various individuals, and local, state, and international organizations. To see examples of  these donations please click here. Donations for LY 2007 - 2008.

To assist us in performing these tasks, we have fund raising events during the year. These events include White Cane Days, Tent Rentals, Flea Markets and a Citrus Fruit Sale. Your support to assist us in these endeavors is greatly appreciated.

CITRUS SALES

Our annual citrus sale is normally held in early December at the Lake Jackson Lions Club Park.  We are hoping for a resounding success!  We would like to express our thanks for all those who supported this important fund raising effort last year and look forward to your support again this year.  Dates will be posted on our sign at the park.  Please contact any of our members to indicate your interest to place an order for December 2008.  The club will be very grateful for your participation and assistance in making these sales a success.

    Click here to see the dates for the citrus sale and pricing”.

     

     TENT RENTALS

    One of our major fund raising activities is tent rental.  We have four 20' x 30' canopy tents which are available for rent for weddings, parties, family reunions, business receptions, political gatherings, church dinners and any number of other events where you may need the extra room such a tent can provide. The rental fee includes set up and removal at the site of your function.

    Call Blaine Stockton at 703-791-3881 or send Email to nitln67@earthlink.net for details and to schedule a Lions tent for your next function.

    EYE GLASS AND HEARING AID COLLECTION BOXES

    The Lake Jackson/Mid County Lions Club now has Eye Glass and Hearing Aid Collection Boxes located within Nick Berger's Sewing Center in the Manaport Shopping Center, the Main County Library and the American Legion Post 10 on Cockrell Road in Manassas.  Please consider dropping off your old and no longer used eye glasses at one of these collection centers.  Your donation will help those less fortunate to be able to have a pair of serviceable eye glasses.

     

    FLEA MARKETS

    Lake Jackson/Mid-County Lion's Club will be holding yard sales at the Lion's Park at the intersection of Hoadley Road and Route 234. The current dates are during the spring, summer and fall of 2008.  A 10x10 space is $25.00. Start at 7:30am and close at 1:00pm.  Call 703-791-3881 or 703-670-3431 to reserve your spot.

     

    Meeting Schedule

    The Lake Jackson/Mid County Lions meet at 6:30 pm the first and third Monday of each month at the 

    Golden Coral Restaurant, 10801 Bulloch Drive, Manassas, VA. (Nearn the Intersection of I 66 and Route 234 in the Parkside Center). Please feel free to contact our President or Secretary if you are interested in attending one of our meetings.  

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    Become a Member

    Membership in the Lake Jackson/ Mid County Lions Club is by invitation.  Please contact any of our members or call our Membership Chairman Dwight Mojay at 703-878-0289 or send Email to moyaydw@verizon.net.

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    Links

    Lions of Virginia, District 24-A

    Lions of Virginia, Multiple District 24

    Lions International

    LionNet A network of Lions clubs from around the world

     

    Return to Lions District 24-A Web Site
     
     

    Updated: July 20, 2008