New Club Officers were installed and awards presented at the Lions dinner meeting on June 16.
The very special Melvin Jones Award was presented to Lion Joe.
The very special International Lions Leadership medal was presented.
Lion of the Year award was presented to Lion Jim
It was an honor to have Tammy tell Club’s members (and guests) about the programs to celebrate 250 years of the history of Fairfax County.
FX Lions Club President, Gary Maxwell, is completing his 2nd term as President; and he also was the President of Manassas Lions Club in the past.
Past Lions District Governor (also past Club President) Bill Smith recognized Gary’s commitment to leading Lions with an award presented at the Club dinner meeting on June 2, 2026. It is a display of all the collectable “Lions Pins” recognizing Fairfax Lions Club.
We call them our “Bookends.” Lion Bill Smith joined Lions on Nov 1, 1968; Lion Tom Simpson joined on Dec 2, 2025. Cumulatively, the two have SERVED those in need for 59 years!
Visit the Fairfax Lions Hot Dog stand at the July 4th Independence Day Parade (this year its on a Saturday) in Fairfax, VA…ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY! Parade starts at 10am – be EARLY to find seating; and of course stop by the Fairfax Lions food booth!
At this link, scroll down to see past year photos: https://www.fairfaxlions.org/?s=July+4
Can you help with food prep/sales (and earn service hours)? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9A62BA0FEC16-64275052-fairfax
Where to find our Hot Dog stand…
Fairfax Lions Club is one of the largest service organizations in Northern Virginia. Our members are from all walks of life, we give back to our community in many ways, and we have a good time doing it! We welcome you!