PROJECTS

Fund Raising Projects

Christmas Tree Sale

Purchase and sell 500-550 Christmas Tress and accessories to the public. This sale is held on the first two weekends in December.

InkJet Recycling

Collect used printer cartridges from members and send them in for rebates.
Chairman; Dan Uitti

Golf Tournament

Started in 2006, this annual tournament is hoped to become a major fundraiser for the club. Members are asked to recruit sponsors in addition to working the event. Held in May.

Journey for Sight

This is the district Journey for sight Walk-A-Thon held in April of every year along the scenic canal in Windsor Locks . Walkers solicit sponsors for their walk,with the proceeds being split between our club and D-23B.

Lobster Sale

This annual event takes place around Fathers Day in June. Members are asked to pre sell Lobsters in addition to working a shift at the sale.
Chairman; Incoming President

LaBonnes Receipts

LaBonnes Market receipts are collected and sent in for rebates
Chairman; Dan Uitti

Fall Festival

Hot Dogs and Hamburgers are prepared and sold to the public at this annual Town Festival. Food booth is setup by members.

Mints

Mints are purchased and set out in local business establishments for purchase. This is a year to year event.
Chairman; Bob LaBonne

Sight Saver Day

Members stand at busy areas of town collecting donations from the public in April. Funds raised are donated to CLERF (CT Lions Eye Research Foundation)
Chairman; Dewey Frenger

Service Projects

Al Dodge Young Citizen Service Award

Nominations for outstanding local youth are solicited for nomination for this award. A committee reviews the nominees and awards the winners at a dinner.
Chairman: Joel Labonte

Diabetes Awareness

Work with people requesting diabetes related assistance. Help get the word out to members and the public on symptoms and dangers of Diabetes.
Chairman; Richard Feliciani

Fishing Derby

This event is usually held in May for the Special Citizens of our town. Fishing for Trout is the highlight, followed by a lunch prepared and served by Lions.
Chairman; Steve Kovaleski

Diabetes Shootout

Lions set up at a Par 3 hole at Crestbrook Park and the Watertown Golf Club soliciting chances for a ‘closest to the hole’ award given at each course at the conclusion of the event. Proceeds go to Diabetes Research and Juvenile Diabetes Research.
Chairman; Rich Feliciani

Hearing & Sight Conservation

Assist the public with hearing and sight related request. Work with the schools to offer aid to those in need.
Chairman; Bernie Beauchamp

Leo Club

Advising and working with the Leo’s .Also helping to coordinate their fundraising and service projects.
Chairmen: Neil St.Onge, Joel Labonte, Staff Advisor Cheryl Woodruff

LifeLine

Assist the public with LifeLine related request.
Chairman; Peter McHale

Seniors Pancake Breakfast

Plan and promote a pancake breakfast for the senior citizens of Watertown. Usually held in October.
Chairman; O’Neil St.Onge

Memorial Scholarships

Work directly with high schools offering scholarships, one for a two year technical school and another for a four-year school. Review all applications and make final approval for two $1,000 scholarships.
Chairman: Tom Druan

Peace Poster Contest

Order the poster kit from LCIF and give to schools with instructions. Select winner , and then submit to district for judging.
Chairwoman; Theresa Gorman

Easter Food Baskets

Coordinates with area churches for a list of those in need of food at Easter.
Chairman; Tony Varuolo