AIKEN MID-DAY LIONS CLUB - AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
The Aiken Mid-Day Lions Club was chartered in April of 1995 by the Aiken Lions Club. Since that time, we have grown to become one of South Carolina's most active and involved clubs.
Through proceeds from our many fundraisers, we address needs on local, state, national and even international levels. Our support goes beyond the financial, offering our time and talents in many hands-on ways. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month beginning at 12:30 pm and conclude promptly at 1:30 pm. Currently, we are doing virtual meetings due the COVID-19 pandemic.
We have fun, too!! In addition to working together in service to others, our annual Holiday Party and other social events throughout the year are a great way to become better acquainted and will be resumed once the pandemic is over.
If you want to learn about the Aiken Mid-Day Lions or donate to our cause, feel free to contact us via email at aikenmiddaylions@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
YEAR IN REVIEW
2019-20
EDUCATION: $6500 TO COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; $1000 TO SC SCHOOL FOR DEAF AND BLIND; PARTICIPATED IN THE AIKEN CHAMBER 1ST TEACHER GIFT CARD PROGRAM AND PRESENTED LION MIRANDA MULLINS (A 1ST YEAR TEACHER) A $50 GIFT CARD
THE SALVATION ARMY: PURCHASED BEST FRIEND BUS TICKETS FOR CLIENTS. PURCHASED AN AD IN THE GALA PROGRAM. BELLRINGING AT ROSES, SERVING AT THE SOUP KITCHEN. SNACKS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
SC LIONS VISION SERVICES: CLUB WAS 100% SUSTAINING MEMBER CLUB (ONLY 5 IN STATE) AND TIED FOR 2ND IN GIVING WITH OUR $5000 DONATION
VISION: SCREENINGS DONE AT HORSE CREEK ACADEMY, HOMELESS PIT COUNT, WORKED WITH OTHER LIONS IN ZONE TO SCREEN AT ALL AIKEN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; PROVIDED EYE EXAMS AND EYEGLASSES THROUGH EYE CARE ONE; INCREASED EYEGLASS COLLECTION AND RECYCLING; ABLE TO GET A CLUB CAMERA THROUGH A LCIF MATCHING GRANT;$1000 DONATION TO STORM EYE CENTER FOR RESEARCH; LEADER DOG FOR THE BLIND $1500; CAMP LEO $500
DIABETES: PARTNERED WITH FAMILY PHARMACY TO DO SCREENINGS ON INTERNATIONAL DIABETES AWARENES DAY
HUNGER: PICKED UP BREAD FROM PANERA’S 5 NIGHTS A WEEK FOR AREA SHELTERS. HARVEST HOPE PICK-UPS AT KFC, LONGHORN AND OUTBACK. HUNGRY KIDS SNACK BAGS; MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERIES; PREPARED FOOD AND SERVED AT THE HOMELESS COALITION’S 3RD SUNDAY MEALS
YOUTH: HOSTED 3 YOUTH EXHANGE STUDENTS; HOLIDAY PARTY ANE FOOD FOR THE HELPING HANDS YOUTH; TUTORED SECOND GRADERS AT JD LEVER ELEMENTARY
COLLECTED COATS AND OTHER WINTER GEAR FOR THE HOMELESS
PEACE POSTER AT HORSE CREEK ACADEMY
FUNDS FOR THE ACTS FAN PROGRAM ($400)
LIONS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION $1000
PEOPLE SERVED AS REPORTED TO LIONS INTERNATIONAL: 11,566
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AWARDS: 2018-19 DISTRICT 32-C CLUB OF THE YEAR (1ST EVER)
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