Current Service Activities
Poster of Key Activities (Click image for a larger view.)
Sleepers for Newborns
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Description: |
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 |
Supporting the South King Council of the Blind
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Description: |
The South King Council of the Blind (www.skbinfo.org) provides assistance to people who are losing or have lost their vision. A tri-fold brochure of resources is available by clicking here. |
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Lion Jan Barber, Sight & Hearing Committee |
Make Music Federal Way
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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 announcement for a prior year's event can be viewed here. |
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Lions Jan Barber and Stephen Meier |
Fishing Derby for Youth with Special Needs
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Description: |
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 will be available for participants to borrow. The announcement for a prior year's event can be viewed here. |
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Contact: |
Lion Bob Darrigan |
Dictionaries for Elementary Students
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Description: |
Third-grade students at local elementary schools are presented with their own dictionary, are introduced to its use, and learn a bit about Lionism. |
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Contact: |
Lion Denise James |
Scholarships for Local High School Graduates
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Description: |
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 |
Fundraising Activities
Flapjacks at Jimmy Mac's
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Description: |
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 Make Music Federal Way and other activities of the Make Music Alliance. The announcement for a prior year's event can be viewed here. |
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Contact: |
Lions Jan Barber and Stephen Meier |
Annual Scholarship Car Show
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Description: |
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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Contact: |
Lions Bob Darrigan and Frank James |
Standing Committees
Sight & Hearing
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Description: |
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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Contact: |
Lions Ann Blevins and Raul Baird |
Constitution & Bylaws
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Description: |
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 |
Other Projects and Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
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Description: |
Members of our club typically spend several hours assisting the Federal Way Senior Center with maintenance and cleaning. |
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Contact: |
Lions Denise and Frank James |
Bags to Benches
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Description: |
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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Contact: |
Lion Jean LaCoss |
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