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100% Contributions for District 2-A1 Supported CharitiesA 100% voluntary contribution to a charity is a per member donation from a Club made during the Lions year. Most of our charities have no dues or means of support, except through individual fellowship donations or these 100% (or greater) Club Donations. A dollar amount is established by the charity, the State Council of Governors, or the District itself. Many Clubs bring these checks and present them at the District Cabinet meetings, during our parade of checks. Scroll down below to see a description of each charity and the amopunt of dues requested for each club member.
Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) - $2.00 per memberLCIF is the grant making arm of Lions Clubs International. Its mission is to support the efforts of Lions Clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian services projects. Visit www.lcif.org today. 100% District Contribution is $2.00 per Club member. Designate the check for 100%. Club Certificate of Appreciation is $10.00 per member. Designate for Club Certificate of Appreciation, name of member. Club receives a Certificate of Appreciation. Contributing Membership is $20.00 per member. Designate for contributing membership and 100%. Each Contributing member receives a wallet card. Each Club receives a Club Banner Patch Chevron. Honor Roll is $100.00 per member. Designate the4 check for the Honor Roll and for 100%. Each Honor Roll member receives a certificate. Melvin Jones Certificate is $1000.00 per fellowship. Designate for the Melvin Jones Fellow and designate the recipient. Each Melvin Jones Fellow receives a Plaque pin. Your Club's contribution is deposited in the ENDOWMENT account of the Lions Club International Foundation. The ENDOWMENT funds are restricted and the principal cannot be used. Only the interest can be used in the operation of the Foundation
Leader Dogs for the Blind - $2.00 per memberWithout doubt, one of the most dramatic and best-known service activities of Lions is the Leader Dog program. The Leader Dog School was founded in 1939 by three Lions who were unable to obtain Leader Dogs from any other source. Founders were S.A. Dodge, Donald P. Schuur and Charles A. Nutting; all of who later served as President of the Leader Dog organization. Conceived in a dream, Leader Dog has grown to be one of the largest and finest dog guide schools in the world.
Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (TLERC) - $2.00 per member
Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center Website: https://txlerc.org Chairman: Tim Cox 100% Contribution: $2.00/ member Focus Club (150%): $3.00/ member Visionary Knights of the Blind: $10.00 or more/ month bank draft ($100 or more annual payment) Fellowships: Honoree receives an engraved plaque The PDG O. Ike Fitzgerald Gold Vision Fellowship -$1000 (Digital pictures of plaques, medallions & patches can be provided if desired for directory) Platinum Knights: Any single gift of $10,000 or more from an Individual, Club, Trust, Foundation, or Corporation Directors: Each District has 1 appointed Director. When a term expires the Governor Elect will be asked to appoint the new Director for a 4 year term starting on the same July 1st the Governor will take office.
Texas Lions Camp - $10.00 per memberThe Texas Lions Camp at Kerrville is a Texas State Project, non-profit organization, dedicated to providing without charge, a summer camp for children with physical disabilities and Type 1 diabetes from the state of Texas regardless of race, religion or national origin. Since 1949 the Texas Lions Camp has served over 50,000 children with special medical conditions. Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the Camp is nested on 504 acres of wooded countryside. Modern facilities include a newly renovated dining hall, infirmary, junior Olympic sized swimming pool, fishing pond, high and low elements ropes course, gym, weight room, amphitheater, air-conditioned cabins and much more. Children attending the Texas Lions Camp have opportunities to experience recreational and leisure activities. Swimming, water sports, horseback riding, nature trails, tennis courts, team courts, team sports, canoeing and sleeping under the stars are just a few of the activities available for campers. Children attending the Texas Lions Camp have many opportunities for positive social interaction, gaining self-confidence and developing a greater self-image. Children with physical disabilities eligible to participate in summer camping programs at the Texas Lions Camp must be between the ages of 7 and 16. Children with Type 1 diabetes must be between the ages of 8 and 15. The diabetic camping program at the Texas Lions Camp provides children with an opportunity to learn and expand their self-care skills. While attending the diabetic program campers participate in a wide range of educational programs in addition to the primary recreational activities offered each summer. A medical team joins the Texas Lions Camp to help children learn more about their condition. Each day children monitor blood sugar levels, make choices regarding nutrition, and learn about insulin procedures. Parents are offered a special day of instruction at the end of each camping session. The parent instruction provides detailed information about current diabetes care. The Texas Lions Camp is funded primarily through the generosity of Lions Clubs throughout the state of Texas. Lions Clubs significantly support the activities of the Camp through gifts and volunteer resources. Each spring Lions Clubs help prepare the Camp for the children. On Work Weekends Lions Clubs provide volunteers who assist with painting, cutting firewood, cleaning brush, washing windows and much more. Lions Clubs support the Camp's efforts by recruiting and sponsoring campers from their communities. Some Clubs even provide transportation to and from camp! Lions Clubs also come to Camp throughout the summer to prepare meals and meet campers. Through the enthusiasm, talents and gifts provided by Texas Lions Clubs the Texas Lions Camp continues to offer exciting summer opportunities at no charge. To learn more about the Texas Lions Camp, visit their website at www.lionscamp.com On the website you can take a Camp tour, download a camper or staff application and discover other opportunities for being involved at the Texas Lions Camp. Make checks payable to: Texas Lions Camp and mail the check to the District 2-A1 Treasurer.
Texas Lions Foundation (TLF) - $2.00 per memberThe Texas Lions Foundation was formed by and for the Lions Clubs of Texas in order to provide grants for Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Purposes. Funds for these grants come from Lions and Lions Clubs in Texas who have made voluntary contributions to the Texas Lions Foundation or have conducted fund raising events specifically to benefit the Foundation. The Foundation supports charitable activities sponsored by the Lions of Texas. Additionally, the Foundation can assist in defraying the costs of any designated disaster. The Texas Lions Foundation Fellowship Program is a primary means for TLF to strengthen its financial base. The fellowship is presented to a Lion or other individual for a personal contribution of $500 or as a tribute from a Club. Make checks payable to: Texas Lions Foundation and mail the check to the District 2-A1 Treasurer.
West Texas Lions Eye Bank Alliance, a joint project of Districts 2A1 & 2T3 - $5.00 per memberManage area eye donor programs for the purpose of promoting eye donation; retrieving, processing, and preserving donor eye tissues; and, evaluating and distributing donor eye tissues for sight restoring corneal transplantation.
For more information, please contact: Lucy Ybarra, Manager, The Western Texas Lions Eye Bank Association, 2030 Pulliam St, San Angelo, TX 76905. Phone: 325-653-8666. Web Site: https://wtleb.org. Make checks payable to: West Texas Lions Eye Bank and mail the check to the District 2-A1 Treasurer.
Lions District 2-A1 Vision Screening - $1.00 per memberMake checks payable to: Lions District 2A1 Vision Screening and mail the check to the District 2-A1 Treasurer. |
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