The Forest Lions Club monthly meeting will start at 6:30 pm at the Twin Oaks Restaurant, 14175 Forest Road, Forest. Dinner will begin at 7:00 pm. Guest speaker, Lion Steve Garrett, District 24-E Hearing Conservation Chairperson; will offer a presentation on Hearing Awareness/ Hearing Conservation. If you are interested in attending this meeting or in becoming a Lion please call 434-385-0493.
Lions Club International Mission Statement:"To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation."
The Forest Lions Club was chartered in June 1973... 35+ years of dedicated service by caring individuals... men and women, giving freely of their time and talent to improve the lives of others in our community and globally.
The Forest Lion Club serves the local community in many ways:
· Eye exams and eye glasses
· Collect used eye glasses
· Hearing exams and hearing aids
· Forest Youth Athletic Association
· Forest Volunteer Fire Department
· Campbell County Rescue Squad
· Forest Community Sign
· Salvation Army
· Yearly vocational scholarships
· Jefferson Forest after prom party
· Food Baskets for the poor
· Bateman Bridge Road Cleanup
The Forest Lions Club holds two fundraising events, the annual Christmas Tree Sale and it's annual Raffle. The new Forest Volunteer Fire Department currently under construction on Route 811 in Forest is one of the projects funds will go to.
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on Forest Lions Club, Forest VA - Monthly Meeting November 10, 2009
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Hi Debbie! I had NO idea the Lions Club did that much charity work! The video you provided was very helpful. I hope more would volunteer to help as a result of your post. Good Job!!
Debbie: My grandfather was very active in the Lions Club for many, many years...It is a wonderful organization, and I am so glad to see you 'getting the word out!' Keep up the good work....
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Hi Debbie! I had NO idea the Lions Club did that much charity work! The video you provided was very helpful. I hope more would volunteer to help as a result of your post. Good Job!!