Within the last year our club supported the community:
"Together We Serve"
Payson Lions Accomplishments 2021-2022
PROJECTS
- Projects Conducted eye screenings for 1033 students at Payson Elementary, Payson Christian and Julia Randall.
- Purchased 46 eyeglasses and 3 hearing aids for people in need
- Collected and recycled over 2,000 pair of eye glasses and 14 hearing aids
- Supplied over 30 suitcases complete with toiletries for kids in care of DCS
- Provided $10,000 in scholarships for seniors at Payson High
- Road Clean up –designated section of Hwy 260 - twice
- Rodeo Parade entry – showcased our club
- Peace Poster Contest –Rim Country Middle School
SOCIAL EVENTS
- Elk Dinner / homemade ice cream at members Carolyn & Bill Davis home
- Winter dinner at Rim Country BBQ
FUNDRAISERS
- As owners of the Fly the Flag program, we purchase, install and fly the US flag for over 100 residents and businesses in town on patriotic holidays and memorial events.
- Bake Sale raised over $300
- New fundraiser See’s Candies Sales raised over $300
- New fundraiser – Historic Ornament Series -1st year over $1,000 and working on 2nd year
- Gone to the Dogs- formerly Dogs Day Out raised $2300
- Conducted 14 Estate sales assisting families in time of need by providing revenue from the sale of items and assisting Lions to fund local programs.
DONATIONS
- Food Bank
- Parks N Rec
- Payson Community Kids
- Leader Dogs
- Dueker Ranch
- BACA
- Warming Center
- Time Out Shelter
- Senior Christmas
- Vets Helping Vets
- Canine Companions
- Tonto Rim Search & Rescue
- Payson High School Band
- Humane Society
