DISTRICT N 2 PROJECTS
USED EYEGLASSES
Lions Clubs in N2 collect used eyeglasses and take them to a cabinet meeting or convention. The N 2 Sight Conservation chairman sorts the glasses, packages them and sends them to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling program in Calgary. Once in Calgary, the eyeglasses are cleaned in a solution, graded and packed by prescription and then taken to developing countries by medical missions where they are distributed to needy persons by Lions and eye care workers.
USED HEARING AIDS
Lions Clubs in N 2 collect used hearing aids and take them to a cabinet meeting or convention. The N 2 Hearing and Speech chairmandelivers them to Dalhousie University Medical School where they are refurbished and distributed to needy people who need hearing aids but can’t afford them.
DRUG AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST
This district project is open to students at three different levels at the school level (Primary; 1-3 and 4-6. Clubs conduct a contest in schools in their area and submit one grade 4-6 winning poster for judging at the Nova Scotia Convention. There are cash prizes at each level in the club contest. In the district contest there are cash prizes for the participant and school, as well as a plaque and certificate for the first three place posters.
SPEAK-OUT CONTEST
This public speaking contest is for students in grades 9-12. Clubs conduct a contest in their areas with the winning participant going to the zone speak-out. Each of the 12 zones can send their winner ti the district speak-out held at the Nova Scotia convention. The district winner then competes at the multiple district level at the multiple district convention. There are cash prizes, trophies or plaques and certificates of appreciation at each of the levels.
Camp Brigadoon
This specialized camp located near Aylsford, Nova Scotia gives special needs children and youth an extrodinary camping experience. Each week hosts a different camping session for those living with chronic illnesses. Lions from district N2 have contributed to build one of the state of the art cabins equipped to even deliver chemo. This continues to be a district project as there are always upgrades and new editions to the camp.
