Lion Mike McGlaughlin, Chair of the VA Lions Hearing Aid Bank Foundation, told us about the need for financial assistance for hearing aids in our community. About one person a week qualifies for such assistance. The foundation collects about 500 used hearing aides a year (donated by folks in our community) which are refurbished. Qualified individuals referred to specialists may obtain one those hearing aids. Fairfax Lions and other local Lions Clubs contribute to the Hearing Aid Foundation.
Britepaths is a worthy charitable organization in Northern VA. Its mission: stabilize low-wealth working families, build resilience through financial empowerment and workforce development, and provide support for children.
In a ceremony on August 3, 2023, Lion Ken Schutz was recognized as the Fairfax Lions Club Volunteer of the Year.
The ceremony honors all volunteers of the year in. the community, and is hosted by the City of Fairfax Inter-Service Club Council (ISCC).
At the August 1st meeting, our speaker was Fairfax Lion Doug Brisson who knows a lot about the Tuskegee Airmen – also know as “The Red Tails.”
Doug told us about that group of Black military pilots (both fighter and bomber) and airmen who were trained at Tuskegee, Alabama and who went on to fight heroically in World War II. The airmen are known for six principles fundamental to their individual and group success. Doug gave out red dog tags showing the six principles.
Guests are invited at any Lions dinner meeting; just CONTACT US if you are interested.
Eleven hard working Lions, formerly of Vienna Host Lions Cub, transferred their membership to Fairfax Lions Club. Their talents, experience, and dedication adds significantly to Fairfax Lions Club’s ability to serve our community!
A legacy Vienna Lions charity event: Dining at Foster’s Grille, 2nd Tuesday of each month. Have a meal there, Aug 8th; all proceeds go to Lions Charity programs!
At our Club dinner meeting on July 18, President Greg DeRosa opened a package mailed to our Post Office Box. It contained several pairs of eyeglasses, a very nice note from the donor, and a check for our charity programs.
We take all donated eyeglasses to the Northern Virginia Eyeglass Recycling Center, where they are cleaned, inspected and packaged for distribution around the world by medical mission teams. Lions give the gift of sight! If you would like to help process donated eyeglasses, contact Fairfax Lions Club.
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!