Christmas Cheer 2015
Because of the generosity of the community, the Crisfield Lions Club, an anonymous donor, and our members, 16 families received food baskets, gift cards, and money for heating bills. We are humbled and proud to serve our community.
Members of the club delivered gifts to the 76 residents of the Tawes Nursing Home on December 21st.
Thanksgiving Baskets 2015
6 local families received turkeys and baskets of food for Thanksgiving.
Crisfield Lioness Lions Honored at District Convention
Club members Bonnie Bradshaw, Kathy Crockett, Susan Finlayson, and Beth Whitelock attended the District 22 Convention on May 20th. Our club was recognized with a 5 Star Award, the Exceptional Club Award, and the 100% Secretary's Award. Kathy Crockett was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by International Lions President Joe Preston. We are proud of our members who strive to serve!
Vision Days Scheduled for April 17th and 18th
The Crisfield Lioness Lions will be conducting their annual vision days on Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th. Members will be located at Puffs and Gordons collecting donations and distributing life savers to remind people how Lions help "save" sight and support sight programs such as Leader Dogs and Lions Vision Research. Also old eyeglasses will be collected to be recycled and refurbished for distribution in 3rd world countries. Please support our efforts with your generous donations and old eyeglasses.
Leos Attend 22 B District Social
5 members of the Crisfield Academy High School Leo Club attended their first District Social on Saturday, March 7th. The members had an opportunity to meet District Governor Joe Schanno and his cabinet and other Leo members from Stephen Decateur High School in Berlin. The historian of the CAHS Leos was given the honor of leading the Leo Toast to the 260 Lions in attendance. Congratulations Leos for representing your school and community so well!
Vision Screening at Woodson Elementary
On February 10 th and 11th, five members of the Crisfield Lioness Club screened PK and K students at Woodson. Using the new Plus Optix camera purchased through a grant secured by PDG Bill Culver and from donations from area clubs, the volunteers commented on how much easier it was to operate than the old camera. We would like to thank the volunteers who stepped up to help with the screening process and to provide this valuable service: Bonnie Bradshaw, Lou Drewer, Carol Mills, Cindy Todd and Kathi Wilmoth.
1st Annual Leo Club Service Award
Jesse Drewer, past president and charter member of the CAHS Leo Club, was chosen as the 1st recipient of the LEO Service Scholarship Award. The award was established in memory of charter Lioness member Virginia Puffinburger who passed away in 2014. Jesse was presented the award by District Governor Joe Schanno while making a joint visitation to area clubs on February 5th. Jesse was also inducted as the newest Lions member that night. Congratulations Jesse! You are a deserving winner and a wonderful role model to young and old alike.
Christmas on the Waterfront Auction
The Lioness held their annual holiday auction and dinner at the American Legion.Through the generosity of our members and visiting Lions, $1200.00 was raised. Thank you to everyone who donated an item and/or bid.
Christmas Brighter for Local Families
Each year before Christmas, our club identifies local residents who are in need of financial help. This year six families were provided with Food Lion and Wal-mart gift cards and toys. Because of the generous support of our community during our annual fundraisers, we were able to bring the joy of Christmas once again to members of our community.
