Our recent activities
as reported in the March 2020 Navan Nugget
President: Don Macartney
Secretarial Team: Mark O’Donoughue and John Ladds
Treasurer: Hal MacPherson
Secretarial Team: Mark O’Donoughue and John Ladds
Treasurer: Hal MacPherson
MEETING NIGHTS: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7pm – basement of Curling Club. If you are interested in being a Lion feel free to join us for a meeting.
While Lions did not themselves organize an event in the past month, they were more than happy to help at the very successful Navan Winterfest event which was organized by a group from the Community Association. Navan Lions helped by serving delicious hot Chili as well as providing a mascot. The next event in which we will participate is the Bradley Cup on March 30th. This battle for hockey supremacy is always a very exciting and very well attended event – and we will be rooting for Navan again this year.
STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: Applications for bursaries are now closed. Thanks to all those who applied, you should soon be notifed if you have been successful in receiving an award.
SCIENCE STUDENTS AT OTTAWA UNIVERSITY PLEASE NOTE. So far there have been four students that have received the Jerry Calver award. It would be nice if one could come from the Ottawa area. So, if you are a science student at Ottawa University – please note the following. Navan Lions has collaborated with Ottawa University to provide a bursary to science students Navan Lions Club Science Scholarship (722200302768). This fund was established in memory of Dr. Jerry Calver by his family and friends at the Navan Lions Club. Dr. Calver’s community was important to him; he was a life member of the Navan Lions Club and founding member of the Navan Curling Club. Besides his commitment to Navan village, he was passionate about his scientific work at Health Canada, the World Health Organization, in Biologics as well as his teaching at the University of Ottawa. The applicant must: 1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person of protected/ refugee status or an international student. 2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a Chemistry or Biochemistry program at the Faculty of Science of the University of Ottawa. 3. be in good academic standing. 4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and 5. demonstrate a commitment to service to their community through volunteer activities. If you’d like any more information about this – contact any member of the Lions Club or simply contact the Scholarship and Loans Office at Ottawa University. (613) 562 5734 or Toll free: 1-877-868-8292 or Email: loansandawards@uOttawa.ca
David Grattan http://www.navanlions.ca/
While Lions did not themselves organize an event in the past month, they were more than happy to help at the very successful Navan Winterfest event which was organized by a group from the Community Association. Navan Lions helped by serving delicious hot Chili as well as providing a mascot. The next event in which we will participate is the Bradley Cup on March 30th. This battle for hockey supremacy is always a very exciting and very well attended event – and we will be rooting for Navan again this year.
STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: Applications for bursaries are now closed. Thanks to all those who applied, you should soon be notifed if you have been successful in receiving an award.
SCIENCE STUDENTS AT OTTAWA UNIVERSITY PLEASE NOTE. So far there have been four students that have received the Jerry Calver award. It would be nice if one could come from the Ottawa area. So, if you are a science student at Ottawa University – please note the following. Navan Lions has collaborated with Ottawa University to provide a bursary to science students Navan Lions Club Science Scholarship (722200302768). This fund was established in memory of Dr. Jerry Calver by his family and friends at the Navan Lions Club. Dr. Calver’s community was important to him; he was a life member of the Navan Lions Club and founding member of the Navan Curling Club. Besides his commitment to Navan village, he was passionate about his scientific work at Health Canada, the World Health Organization, in Biologics as well as his teaching at the University of Ottawa. The applicant must: 1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person of protected/ refugee status or an international student. 2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a Chemistry or Biochemistry program at the Faculty of Science of the University of Ottawa. 3. be in good academic standing. 4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and 5. demonstrate a commitment to service to their community through volunteer activities. If you’d like any more information about this – contact any member of the Lions Club or simply contact the Scholarship and Loans Office at Ottawa University. (613) 562 5734 or Toll free: 1-877-868-8292 or Email: loansandawards@uOttawa.ca
David Grattan http://www.navanlions.ca/
Used Children's Books for Donation
As part of the Lions’ vision screening programme, we are often situated in the school libraries and notice that some schools are in dire need of children’s books to fill their shelves. Knowing how the education budgets of some schools in high needs districts of Ottawa are stretched, we have recently received a letter from two schools (Arch St. and Hawthorne) looking for assistance in this area. At this time of year, families are often looking to dispose of unwanted toys and books in preparation for the Christmas season and we wondered if instead of throwing books out, they could be recycled and used by families at these two schools. We are therefore initiating a book drive. Hawthorne school is a K – 8 school so books suitable for your teenagers would also be appreciated. Any children’s books can either be dropped off at Nifty Fifties (which takes place in the Arena every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 – 4:30), can be given to any Navan Lions member, or you can call me (Chris MacPherson at 835-3502) and I will pick up the books from your house.
As part of the Lions’ vision screening programme, we are often situated in the school libraries and notice that some schools are in dire need of children’s books to fill their shelves. Knowing how the education budgets of some schools in high needs districts of Ottawa are stretched, we have recently received a letter from two schools (Arch St. and Hawthorne) looking for assistance in this area. At this time of year, families are often looking to dispose of unwanted toys and books in preparation for the Christmas season and we wondered if instead of throwing books out, they could be recycled and used by families at these two schools. We are therefore initiating a book drive. Hawthorne school is a K – 8 school so books suitable for your teenagers would also be appreciated. Any children’s books can either be dropped off at Nifty Fifties (which takes place in the Arena every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 – 4:30), can be given to any Navan Lions member, or you can call me (Chris MacPherson at 835-3502) and I will pick up the books from your house.
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
