Club Projects and Activities
Poster of Key Activities (Click image for a larger view.)
Current Service Activities
Scholarships for Local High School Graduates
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Each year we award scholarships to graduates from each high school in Federal Way so they can continue their education. Our club has awarded over $140,000 to local students since 2006. |
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Lion Elna Aki |
Sleepers for Newborns
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This ongoing project ensures new mothers leave the hospital with the basics to keep their child clean and warm. Mothers with limited means receive a sleeper (a warmer type of onesie), a blanket, and six disposable diapers. You can assist by donating items or cash. Target sells 3-packs of sleepers for ~$13. |
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Lion Barbara Fey |
The Dictionary Project
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In collaboration with other local service organizations (Kiwanis, Rotary, etc.), we support developing information literacy in local elementary schools. Third-grade students are presented with their own dictionary, are introduced to its use, and learn a bit about Lionism. |
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Lion Denise James |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
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Members of our club perform maintenance and cleaning at the Federal Way Senior Center. |
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Lions Denise and Frank James |
Fishing Derby for Youth with Special Needs
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Multiple Lions Clubs host this free community event providing youth with special needs the opportunity to catch fish. The event is typically held at Auburn Mill Pond Park in April or May shortly after the pond is stocked with fish. Volunteers are available to help with casting or reeling in fish as well as cleaning what's caught. A limited number of fishing rods and tackle are available for participants to borrow. The announcement for a prior year's event can be viewed here. |
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Lion Bob Darrigan |
Vision Screening and Education
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Each fall, local elementary schools test the hearing and vision of almost every student. Members of our club assist school nurses with this task. In addition, we support members of our community who are losing or have lost their vision. A tri-fold brochure of resources is available by clicking here or you can visit the website for the South King Council of the Blind. |
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Lions Jan Barber and Elna Aki |
Fundraising Activities
Scholarship Car Show
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BEFORE Aug. 16th, you can register electronically and pay with a credit card by clicking here. Alternatively, register by mail using the link to the left to download the 2025 flyer. Held each August at the Commons Mall, this is our primary fundraiser for the Lions scholarships described above. A large event typically featuring over 20 sponsored awards and more than 75 cars from around the region, this activity requires roughly nine months of preparation. The announcement for a prior year's event can be viewed here. |
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Lions Bob Darrigan, Frank James, and Raul Baird |
Flapjacks at Jimmy Mac's
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People who purchase tickets to this event receive a hearty breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage or bacon, and a beverage as well as enjoy a live music and dance performance. The event is usually held in April or May, with proceeds supporting the Make Music Alliance and our club's sight and hearing activities. The announcement for a prior year's event can be viewed here. |
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Lions Jan Barber and Stephen Meier |
Standing Committees
Sight & Hearing
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Responsible for coordinating and reporting on club activities addressing vision and hearing. Includes eyeglass collection and health screenings. Eyeglass donation/pickup locations in Federal Way:
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Lions Ann Blevins and Raul Baird |
Constitution & Bylaws
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Responsible for reviewing and making recommendations about the club's Constitution and Bylaws to the full membership. |
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Lions Raul Baird and Jim Stiles |
Past Projects and Activities
Make Music Summer Sounds Festival
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Description: 2024 flyer |
A free community event featuring live performances, information booths, activities, and food. Typically held around the Summer Solstice (June 21) near the Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center. The announcements for prior year's events can be viewed here and here. |
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Lions Jan Barber and Stephen Meier |
Bags to Benches
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Members have been collecting, weighing, and recycling plastic bags of all types. Every 500 pounds of plastic recycled earns the club a bench that can be donated to the community. The first two benches earned by the club were donated to the Federal Way Senior Center and City Hall. A third bench was earned in May 2021 and its home has yet to be determined. No additional plastic is being collected at this time. |
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