Our recent activities
as reported in the August 2019 Navan Nugget
Officers
President: Don Macartney
Secretary: John Ladds and Mark O’Donoughue
Treasurer: Hal Macpherson
As you may have noted from the above list – I am no longer Treasurer of the Navan Lions. When I started I didn’t know it was going to be a thirteen year responsibility. But I am proud to mention that in that period I dispensed almost a half million dollars in donations. I think that shows that over time the Lions make a very significant contribution to the community both local and at large.
We shall as usual be having a very full program at the Fair in August. What do we do?
I’ve also been asked to mention the Lions Dog Guides walk which is coming on September 22nd. This takes place in Stanley Park in New Edinburgh and registration begins at 12 noon for the walk which starts at 1pm. It is one of 240 walks across Canada. Join us with your dog (of course) for a beautiful sponsored walk along the Rideau river. Funds collected support Lions Service dogs which are trained for Vision, Hearing, Seizure response, Autism, and Diabetic Alert. (Find out more here.) It is an amazing program and worthy of support. Registration forms and more information will be available in various locations in Navan; including the veterinary clinics, Bradley’s . Lion Sue Macartney is our local organiser and she can be reached at (613) 835 3932.
President: Don Macartney
Secretary: John Ladds and Mark O’Donoughue
Treasurer: Hal Macpherson
As you may have noted from the above list – I am no longer Treasurer of the Navan Lions. When I started I didn’t know it was going to be a thirteen year responsibility. But I am proud to mention that in that period I dispensed almost a half million dollars in donations. I think that shows that over time the Lions make a very significant contribution to the community both local and at large.
We shall as usual be having a very full program at the Fair in August. What do we do?
- We always enter a float and this year as usual we have something spectacular planned. Trust me.
- We fund the Ambassador Scholarship.
- We run the 50:50 at the Demolition Derby as a fund raiser for the Hannah Billings fund. (Hannah was a very brave little girl who made an extraordinary fight against cancer – which she ultimately lost. But the fund, named in her honour, is for helping families with seriously (or terminally) ill children. It is there to help with the financial burden faced by families and it is provided with the minimum of fuss and bureaucracy. And as we always ask – if you are aware of anyone who you feel needs help? – do pleased let us know. Those who receive funds are never named and complete confidentiality is maintained. (Find out more here.)
- And last but not least- we run the parking - thanks to the generosity of local businesses Navan Auto Pro, The New Oak Tree, Child Check Systems, Medici Pharmacy and Andrew Deavy. The parking revenue supports our Welfare fund.
I’ve also been asked to mention the Lions Dog Guides walk which is coming on September 22nd. This takes place in Stanley Park in New Edinburgh and registration begins at 12 noon for the walk which starts at 1pm. It is one of 240 walks across Canada. Join us with your dog (of course) for a beautiful sponsored walk along the Rideau river. Funds collected support Lions Service dogs which are trained for Vision, Hearing, Seizure response, Autism, and Diabetic Alert. (Find out more here.) It is an amazing program and worthy of support. Registration forms and more information will be available in various locations in Navan; including the veterinary clinics, Bradley’s . Lion Sue Macartney is our local organiser and she can be reached at (613) 835 3932.
Written by Lion David Grattan
Entertaining or hosting an event?
We may have what you need!
We may have what you need!
The Lions Club has 38 (96” X 30”) wooden tables and 185 plastic stacking lawn chairs that it is willing to rent out for personal or community events. For personal use the tables are available for $3.00 each for up to a week and the chairs for $1.00 each for up to a week. Special deals can be made if you are using them all or they will be used for community charitable events.
The Club also has a popcorn machine, an 18” X 36” propane griddle and a wheel chair available for a suitable donation.
For more information or to make reservations, contact Lion Fred Hyde at 613-835-3331 or fredhhyde@gmail.com
The Club also has a popcorn machine, an 18” X 36” propane griddle and a wheel chair available for a suitable donation.
For more information or to make reservations, contact Lion Fred Hyde at 613-835-3331 or fredhhyde@gmail.com
