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Vernon Lions Club
7765 - District 19 D - BC, CANADA

Regular Meetings
Every 1st, 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM
Eagles Hall
5101 25th Avenue
Vernon, BC V1T 1P5
Club President: SHARON HRYCIUK

Mailing address:
6925 Longacre Dr.
Vernon, BC V1H 1H8

Vernon Lions Club holds bottle drive for local food bank
Social distancing protocols were in place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall Saturday
BRENDAN SHYKORA Jun. 20, 2020 COMMUNITY/VERNON MORNING STAR

The Vernon Lions Club is bringing COVID-19 relief to its local food bank, one bottle at a time. Volunteers held a bottle drive in the parking lot of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, with all proceeds going to the Vernon food bank. “We’re hoping to raise as much as we can because everybody’s in need,” said Lions Club member Judy Louis. “It’s been a tough go with all that’s going on out there.”
The volunteers set up cones to direct traffic and ensured that social distancing was maintained as people drove in to drop off their bottles and cans. “They just drive in, we unload and we do all the sorting,” Louis said.

A huge thank you goes out to Keith at Chasers Bottle Depot for providing us with supplies to sort the bottles and cans received - Pictured here with Lion Allan. The Vernon Lions Club raised $1,140 for the Vernon Salvation Army. The cheque was presented to Laura Richardson by Lions Jackie and Judy. Many thanks to all who supported this very worthwhile cause.

June 18, 2020: Installation of the 2020-2021 Vernon Lions Club Executive

June 18, 2020 Candle Light Ceremony Induction of new members to the Vernon Lions Club
by Lion Bill Friend assisted by Lion Nick Shaigec

Welcome new members: Brian Barnett and Simon Dufresne

Saturday, May 9 our ingenious Tail Twister hosted the
2020 Vernon Lions Virual Duck Race
at 3 PM on Meakin's Creek, which flows through said Tail Twister's yard. This could be the major event of the year and was exciting and amazing. Each club member had a duck with their name on the bottom - totally impartial. AND the winner was Karen Whittle.

Vernon Lions Club 2019-2020 Activities

It is with great sadness that the Vernon Lions are suspending all activities while social distancing is recommended during the COVID19 pandemic. There will be a delay in response to requests for assistance until further notice. Stay home and stay safe everyone. God Bless!

Lions Clubs International is actively working with our clubs and monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is changing the way we live, work and serve. This Response Center is your central source for news and resources impacting Lions and our efforts to serve during this challenging time. ➡️ https://lionsclubs.org/en/coronavirus

Vernon Lions participate in the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade

Thousands gathered in downtown Vernon on Saturday morning, Feb 8 for the annual Winter Carnival parade, which is celebrating its 60th Anniverssary. The Vernon Lions entered this 60's theme float in the parade to kick off our 75th Anniversary year celebrations. Lions Jackie, Allan and Judy did a fantastic job chairing the building of the float. We are so proud of the jukebox made by Lion Allan.
A huge thank you goes out to Westwood Electric for allowing us to use their shop to build the float and for loaning us their truck to pull the float in the parade.

Vernon Lions sponsor 3 scholarships for Trades Programs

Lion Jackie presented bursaries to Daneille Lapka, Kim Adams and Phillip Zaugg -
students enrolled in the Trades programs at Okanagan Collage, Vernon campus.

Dec. 5 - The Vernon Lions enjoyed a wonderful turkey dinner and fun games.
Thanks to Lions Anne and Michele for planning this fun event.

November 30: Lions Allan, Judy, Sharon, Jackie, Ken and prospective Lion Brian were taking donations for Diabetes at the Downtown Vernon Association Light Up. November is Diabetes month and this was our Lions project for that cause.

Nov. 11 Lions Mike Smith and Rod Gorsline placed the wreath for the Vernon Lions Club

October 10: Another successful "Thanksgiving Carnation" project chaired by Lion Gary.

October 3 Hat Night

September 19 - Zone Chair Ken Cain visited the Vernon Lions Club. He inducted new members, Lions Val, Jesse and Allan to the
Vernon Lions Club and Lions International. Welcome to the largest service organization in the world.

Sept. 7 - The Vernon Lions service project at The Parkinson's Walk in Polson Park.