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Area Lions Help Lamar Celebrate 90 years of Lionism!
In the spring of 1921, the Lamar Lions Club was founded. The clubs in
Lamar have included breakfast, evening and noon Lions. The mission of
Lionism continues through the efforts of the Lamar Noon Lions Club. In
celebration of the 90th anniversary Lions and guests from throughout
Colorado came for the celebration and presentations. A special 90th
anniversary pin was created showcasing the train at the Lamar Depot. If
you would like to purchase this special edition pin contact the Lamar Lions
for details.
Lamar Lions Help Support First Book Program through the area courts:
Children involved in the court system are able to receive books from the
First Book Program with support from the Lamar Noon Lions, area
business professionals and individuals. Lions club members traveled to
Oklahoma City, OK to acquire a special order of 3,200 books to be
distributed throughout Southeast Colorado Courts in cooperation with the
Office of the Family Court Facilitator. Helping children is just one focus of
the Lamar Lions!
Photo Courtesy of George Demas
Lamar Lions Donate $500 to Lamar Community College for
Scholarships! In the spring of 2010, LCC helped the Lamar Lions when
their longtime meeting site closed and in appreciation a check was
presented to the college to help future students with their education.
KidSight program is planned to start again this year. KidSight is a
special program in cooperation with the Wiley Lions and Colorado Lions
KidSight program to screen area school children for early intervention for
sight related issues. The local screenings identified area children at risk
for serious eye issues that could lead to blindness. Local Lions from
Springfield, Wiley and Lamar clubs are raising money for purchasing a
screening device (Welch-Allyen SureSight screener)
to be housed in the area for more frequent testing.
Past programs also include:
- History of Bent's Old and New Forts
- Collectible money, coins and other items
- Changes in the tax code for businesses and individuals
- Updates on both the City and County from elected officials
Spring is the Time to Serve the Pancakes!
The annual pancake breakfast for Lamar Days will be held at the Lamar
Masonic Lodge on Main Street (Next to the Lamar Theatre). Tickets are
only $6 for adults and $4 for children.
Lions @ work!
Lions Ken & Brent
begin filling the
sausages at a few
minutes before six!
A pancake breakfast
tradition during every
Lamar Days!
Upcoming and Recent Programs
Area Lions Help Lamar Celebrate 90 years of Lionism!
In the spring of 1921, the Lamar Lions Club was founded. The clubs in
Lamar have included breakfast, evening and noon Lions. The mission of
Lionism continues through the efforts of the Lamar Noon Lions Club. In
celebration of the 90th anniversary Lions and guests from throughout
Colorado came for the celebration and presentations. A special 90th
anniversary pin was created showcasing the train at the Lamar Depot. If
you would like to purchase this special edition pin contact the Lamar Lions
for details.
Lamar Lions Help Support First Book Program through the area courts:
Children involved in the court system are able to receive books from the
First Book Program with support from the Lamar Noon Lions, area
business professionals and individuals. Lions club members traveled to
Oklahoma City, OK to acquire a special order of 3,200 books to be
distributed throughout Southeast Colorado Courts in cooperation with the
Office of the Family Court Facilitator. Helping children is just one focus of
the Lamar Lions!
Photo Courtesy of George Demas
Lamar Lions Donate $500 to Lamar Community College for
Scholarships! In the spring of 2010, LCC helped the Lamar Lions when
their longtime meeting site closed and in appreciation a check was
presented to the college to help future students with their education.
KidSight program is planned to start again this year. KidSight is a
special program in cooperation with the Wiley Lions and Colorado Lions
KidSight program to screen area school children for early intervention for
sight related issues. The local screenings identified area children at risk
for serious eye issues that could lead to blindness. Local Lions from
Springfield, Wiley and Lamar clubs are raising money for purchasing a
screening device (Welch-Allyen SureSight screener)
to be housed in the area for more frequent testing.
Past programs also include:
- History of Bent's Old and New Forts
- Collectible money, coins and other items
- Changes in the tax code for businesses and individuals
- Updates on both the City and County from elected officials
Spring is the Time to Serve the Pancakes!
The annual pancake breakfast for Lamar Days will be held at the Lamar
Masonic Lodge on Main Street (Next to the Lamar Theatre). Tickets are
only $6 for adults and $4 for children.
Lions @ work!
Lions Ken & Brent
begin filling the
sausages at a few
minutes before six!
A pancake breakfast
tradition during every
Lamar Days!
| Lamar Lions Club Lamar, Colorado www.lamarlions.org District 6-SE |
| Lamar Lions Meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Noon (September to May) At the Green Garden Restaurant 1301 South Main St. (US HWY 287) Lamar, Colorado |
Local Lions News! Special Holiday Meetings!
Next Meeting: Wednesday November 16th!
We will not be meeting 11/23/11 (Due to Thanksgiving
Holiday) Special Christmas meeting December 14, 2011!
Next Meeting: Wednesday November 16th!
We will not be meeting 11/23/11 (Due to Thanksgiving
Holiday) Special Christmas meeting December 14, 2011!
2007 Holly Tornado Damage
Holly, Colorado after tornado on Wednesday
Night (3/28/07). Pictures taken on 3/29/07 -
Photographer unknown (L) (all others) Jim
Farmer (R)
Click on pictures (thumbnails) for Larger Images
Lamar Lions help citizens of Holly!
Lamar Lions members put in significant time and
energy helping out after the Holly Tornado. Lions
Jim Faull (Prowers County Sheriff) and Jim Farmer
(Wiley Fire Chief) Helped with rescue and support
during and after the storm.
Other Lions helped serve meals and distribute
items with the Salvation Army. The biggest support
of all came from Lions Club International, and other
Colorado Clubs, with the Donation of nearly
$14,000 to help provide emergency food and
supplies to residents of Holly. This was done in
cooperation with local business. Lions helping
communities is one of our goals!
Night (3/28/07). Pictures taken on 3/29/07 -
Photographer unknown (L) (all others) Jim
Farmer (R)
Click on pictures (thumbnails) for Larger Images
Lamar Lions help citizens of Holly!
Lamar Lions members put in significant time and
energy helping out after the Holly Tornado. Lions
Jim Faull (Prowers County Sheriff) and Jim Farmer
(Wiley Fire Chief) Helped with rescue and support
during and after the storm.
Other Lions helped serve meals and distribute
items with the Salvation Army. The biggest support
of all came from Lions Club International, and other
Colorado Clubs, with the Donation of nearly
$14,000 to help provide emergency food and
supplies to residents of Holly. This was done in
cooperation with local business. Lions helping
communities is one of our goals!
Holly's Gateway (Town) Park area
Holly's Highland Neighborhood
Highland Street and a Center Pivot North
of Town.
of Town.
| Club Activities |
Lamar Lions Leadership Group 2011
President - April Faull
Vice-President - Brent Frazee
Secretary - Jim Faull
Treasurer - Cindie Farmer
Tail Twister - Ken Callison
Eyeglasses Collection - George Demas
Past President - George Demas
President - April Faull
Vice-President - Brent Frazee
Secretary - Jim Faull
Treasurer - Cindie Farmer
Tail Twister - Ken Callison
Eyeglasses Collection - George Demas
Past President - George Demas
| Q. - What are some of the service projects of the Lamar Lions Club? Answer - The Lamar Lions Club primary mission is sight/vision conservation. Additional programs include: community service programs such as the Highway 50 cleanup; helping with the Holiday Basketball Tournament; serving breakfast for community events sponsoring a child to the Colorado Lions camp for hearing or visual impaired children. Q. - Where does the club meet during the summer picnic schedule? Answer - the Lamar Lions club have a wonderful series of evening suppers at various members houses. |
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Links for Lions Club Information:
Colorado KidSight
MD-6SE District
Colorado Lions Camp
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
Lions Club International
Colorado KidSight
MD-6SE District
Colorado Lions Camp
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
Lions Club International
| Mission of Lions Clubs International Lions Clubs International is dedicated to helping those less fortunate in their communities and around the world. Cutting across all national, racial and cultural boundaries, activities have included sight conservation and work with the visually impaired, youth programs including drug education and prevention and volunteer programs, diabetes detection and research and work for international cooperation and understanding. |
Lion Don Adair Receives 50-Year Pin! (right)
Lamar, CO - Lamar Lion Don Ater was presented with a 50-year from
PDG and Wiley Lion Johnnie Weber. Lion Weber stated Lion Don had
been an asset to the Lamar Noon Lions and congratulated Lion Don on
his decades of service to Lamar and Southeast Colorado. A humble Lion
Don thanked everyone and commented that it seems like just yesterday
he joined the club!
Lamar, CO - Lamar Lion Don Ater was presented with a 50-year from
PDG and Wiley Lion Johnnie Weber. Lion Weber stated Lion Don had
been an asset to the Lamar Noon Lions and congratulated Lion Don on
his decades of service to Lamar and Southeast Colorado. A humble Lion
Don thanked everyone and commented that it seems like just yesterday
he joined the club!
Lamar Lions Feed The 2010 & 2011 Region IX
Champions, the Lamar Community College Baseball
Team.... Congratulations Runnin' Lopes!
Champions, the Lamar Community College Baseball
Team.... Congratulations Runnin' Lopes!
| Lion Jim uses the KidSight screener during a screening at one of the area pre-schools. Local Lions clubs are trying to raise money to keep a screener in the area. Demand for screeners limits the amount of time any club has for doing the program |
Lion Garth and His Assistant
Giada and her Lion Grandpa
share a quiet moment during
this year's pancake breakfast.
A Lamar Day's tradition, the
pancake breakfast is the
primary fund raiser for the
club's community projects.
Help out by becoming a
Lamar Lion or joining us
during the breakfast.
Giada and her Lion Grandpa
share a quiet moment during
this year's pancake breakfast.
A Lamar Day's tradition, the
pancake breakfast is the
primary fund raiser for the
club's community projects.
Help out by becoming a
Lamar Lion or joining us
during the breakfast.
