Archive for August, 2022

City of Fairfax Councilmember Visits Fairfax Lions

Posted on August 17, 2022Comments are off

Sang Yi, two term councilmember spoke at our dinner meeting on August 16th. Sang updated us on city developments such as the new Amazon Fresh store  and various projects to better the community.  Sang also gave us insight on how the Council works together and his focus on policy and a strategic review of  infrastructure and development plans for Fairfax City.

Councilmember Sang Yi Speaks to Fairfax Lions Club

It was also a distinct pleasure to meet a guest who is interested in joining our Club to help us perform our mission of service in our community. Maureen Johnson is originally from Zambia and is a resident of Fairfax County.

Membership Director Pete Conklin, Maureen Johnson, President Greg DeRosa

Volunteer of the Year

Posted on August 4, 2022Comments are off

In a City of Fairfax ceremony on August 3, Lion Justin Haight was recognized as the “Volunteer of the Year” from Fairfax Lions Club. Past Lions President Mike Greeley announced Justin’s selection, and Fairfax City Mayor David Meyer presented the certificate.

Past President Lion Mike Greeley Announces Lion Justin Haight as Volunteer of the Year
(L to R) Mayor David Meyer, Lion Justin Haight, Al Leightley (President ISCC), Lion Mike Greeley

We congratulate Lion Justin on this honor!

Food For Others At Lions Meeting

Posted on August 3, 2022Comments are off

Hannah Wilson, Development and Communications Associate for Food-for-Others, gave a great talk to Fairfax Lions at their dinner meeting on August 2nd. Food-for-Others distributes food to 3000-plus families in our community every week. Learn more at: https://foodforothers.org

Hannah speaks to Fairfax Lions Club

Lions brought non-perishable food, which Hannah happily accepted for Food For Others.

Lion Judith Richter-Murphy and Hannah with Food Donated for Delivery to Food for Others