Pembroke Petawawa Lions Club

Lions International

• Lions International is comprised of 46,000 clubs and 1.36 million members, making Lions the world's largest service club organization. Lions is also one of the most effective organizations, as members do whatever is needed to help their local communities.

International Convention

• • Every year Lion’s holds an international convention, where members from all around the world come together.

This years convention was held in Toronto, next years will be held in Hawaii.

History of Lions

• • • The Pembroke Lions Club was sponsored by the Renfrew Lions Club and was chartered on July 17, 1951 with 26 members. During the early 1970’s, the Club started recruiting members from the Petawawa area, and in 1976, the Club applied to Lions International to have Petawawa added to the Charter. On July 17, 1977, the Club became known as the Pembroke Petawawa Lions Club.

The Club has met in various locations over the years, and in 1989, plans were drawn for a new hall and a permanent location for the Club. In June 1993, the Club opened its new building at 1163 Victoria Street in Petawawa.

The Club has always been a leader in community events and in raising funds to support key project. Some of our Club’s fundraising has included the Petawawa town clock, the Jaws of Life for the fire department, and a $25,000 pledge for the Pembroke Regional Hospital.

Photo Taken by Jessica Walker

Our Directors

• President – Lion Dan McGean Secretary – Lion Shelley Gauthier Treasurer - Lion Gerald Haley 1st Vice President – Lion Shelley Gauthier 2nd Vice President – Lion Frank Cirella 3rd Vice President – Lion Tony Doucette Hall Bookings – Lion Kathy Trottier

Giving Back

• • • Volunteering with the Lions Club is a rewarding, community-building experience. Men, women and children of all ages form part of our volunteer network which is active in the Pembroke and Petawawa areas. There is a great deal of reward that comes from hosting fun events to raising money for incredible causes that help move our community forward.

Our club meeting is held on the second Mondays of each month at 7:00pm. We discuss fundraising and distribution of funds.

If you are interested in the Lions Club, we welcome you to inquire with any of our members.

Hall Rental

• The Lions Community Hall is available for rent for businesses, organizations and individuals in the community. There are two separate halls available for rent.

• Upper Hall The upper hall is currently used during the day by the Petawawa Seniors Club. It is available for rental during the evenings and on weekends. The upper hall holds 177 people, or 140 people with bar.

• Lower Hall The lower hall is available during the day and in the evenings and on weekends. The lower hall holds 125 people or 101 with bar. A full commercial kitchen is available in the lower hall, but is separated for those who choose to use the space for business or non-food requirement events.

• • The rental of either hall includes set-up. Any bar service is run by members of the Lions Club. If you have any questions, you can email us at: [email protected]

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Call us at 613-687-5020 to setup a viewing.

Community Involvement

• • • The Lions Club is involved in many activities throughout the community each year. Our regular activities include: Wednesdays: Bingo at Boardwalk Gaming (previously Bingo Country) Pancake Breakfasts are held the second Saturday of every month at the Lions Hall. 8:00am to Noon. Host Rain Barrel fundraising sales • • • • The Lions Club is involved in annual activities which include: Blind Anglers International Tournament Purina Dog Guide Walk Petawawa Santa Claus Parade Cabin Fever – Trivia Night

Pancake Breakfast

• • Every second Saturday of the month, the Lions Club hosts it Pancake Breakfast. Our Next breakfast is Saturday September 13, 2014. Adults are $7, children $3, children 3 and under are free!

Come out and enjoy pancakes, sausages, eggs, toast, juice, and coffee or tea!

Rain Barrels

• May 10, 2014 the Pembroke Petawawa Lions Club distributed Rain Barrels to those who ordered. Present on the distribution date was new members Lion Andrea Providenti, Lion Jessica Walker and Treasurer Lion Gerry Haley. Check out the photo for the article from Petawawa Post. All barrels have now been sold. Thank you to all who purchased barrels. We are considering doing Rain Barrel Sales again in 2016.

Purina Dog Walk

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What is the Purina

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The

Purina ®

Walk For Dog Guides?

Walk For Dog Guides

summer and the fall.

is a national fundraising walk held in more than 200 communities across Canada. It raises funds to help train Dog Guides for Canadians with disabilities. Each Walk is organized by local volunteers with support from Lions Foundation of Canada. To date, the Walk has raised more than $10 million! Most Walks have already taken place, but a few are scheduled for later this

Why Walk for Dog Guides??

• To help provide Dog Guides at no cost to the growing number of Canadians who need them. To enjoy a fun day out in your community. Walk with your friends, family and co-workers. The event is pet friendly but you don’t need a dog to participate. Everyone is welcome – all ages and abilities – and you are not required to complete the route to participate. Everyone is a winner! 100% of the funds you raise goes towards this important program and you could earn an incentive prize.

With the generous support of sponsors, both at the national and local level, 100% of the funds raised go directly towards the Dog Guide programs and ensure that the

Purina ® Walk For Dog Guides

mission to change lives. Our national sponsors include: Pet Care , Fido , and WestJet .

fulfills its Nestlé Purina

BAIT

• The Blind Anglers International Tournament (BAIT) was developed by the Lions Clubs of District A4 (Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec) to provide an opportunity, at no cost, for fun and excitement for legally blind people. In addition, it is intended to be an effective mechanism for their rehabilitation.

BAIT 2014 WINNERS

Petawawa Santa Claus Parade

• • • Pembroke Petawawa Lion’s organize and run the Petawawa Santa Claus Parade.

We are currently accepting applications for entries for the 2014 parade.

Check our site; http://www.pempetlions.com

for updates about the parade.

Donations

• • • • • • • The Lions donate to several charities including: Pembroke Regional Hospital (MRI) Salvation Army Food Bank St. Joseph's Food Bank Lions Quest Petawawa Cenotaph Pembroke Petawawa and Area Support Association Petawawa Family Resource Centre

Donation to Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre

Petawawa Post

Donation: Petawawa Fire Department Rapid Deployment Craft

• Volunteering in the community is a great way to contribute your time and skills. At the Lions Club, we welcome anyone who would like to commit some of their time to the betterment of the community. Talk to us today!

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