PROJECTS
Fund Raising Projects
Car Cruze
Car show held in September for the project fund.
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.
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.
LaBonnes Receipts
LaBonnes Market receipts are collected and sent in
for rebates
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.
Shred It Day
Shred documents in exchange for a donation of food
or money to the Watertown Food Bank.
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)
Service Projects
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.
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.
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.
Hearing & Sight Conservation
Assist the public with hearing and sight related request.
Work with the schools to offer aid to those in need.
Leo Club
Advising and working with the Leo’s .Also helping
to coordinate their fundraising and service projects.
LifeLine
Assist the public with LifeLine related request.
Seniors Pancake Breakfast
Plan and promote a pancake breakfast for the senior
citizens of Watertown. Usually held in October.
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.
Peace Poster Contest
Order the poster kit from LCIF and give to schools
with instructions. Select winner , and then submit to
district for judging.
Easter Food Baskets
Coordinates with area churches for a list of those
in need of food at Easter.
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