District 1-CS
Carbondale Lions Club
Illinois United StatesClub Number:000148
This Page address: http://Carbondaleil.lionwap.org
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District 1-CS Illinois United StatesClub Number:000148 |
| Club Address:Carbondale, Illinois This Page address: http://Carbondaleil.lionwap.org | |
Friday at Noon for Lunch - $9.00When:
Where:Carbondale Elks Lodge - 220 West Jackson - Carbondale, Illinois
| Name | Office Tel | Home Tel | |
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| President | Paul Sorgen | ||
| 1st Vice President | Cheryl Bryant | ||
| Secretary | Jerre Pfaff | ||
| Treasurer | Teresa Jenkins | ||
| Membership Chairman |
LIONS MEET AT THE ELKS LODGE ON 220 W. JACKSON STREET. There is parking on the street in front on Jackson or in the lot in the rear of the building. The lot in the rear is accessible by going north on Illinois Avenue to the stoplight at Oak street. Turn left on Oak for approximately 3/4 block then left into the lot.
The Carbondale Lions Club was founded on July 15,1921 with 52 charter members. At this moment there are 68 members. Civic projects came early. In 1925 the club spearheaded the establishment of the first Mosquito Abatement District in the State. In the 1930's the club funded and installed street signs in the city and continued the project until the late 50's. Since the 1930's the club has provided eye glasses for needy children and has collected over 40,000 pair to date and traditionally has raised money for the Hadley School and for leader dogs for the blind. Throughout the years the club has funded and participated in too many service projects to mention here. Some of the major annual events: PANCAKE DAYS, held in the Fall and Spring, is the major fund raiser for the service activities of the Club sporting the world's largest pancake rotisere; FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS in Carbondale has been a spectacular event for all ages since 1968; CANDY DAY is held every year in support of The American Diabetes Association recognizing the relationship of Diabetes and sight related illnesses; OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZEN AWARDS are Presented Monthly at Middle School and High School levels followed by a scholarship award to an outstanding high school senior at the end of the school year; THE DAVID KENNEY SERVICE AWARD is given to a citizen of Southern Illinois each year in recognition of his/her work in the community and service to the nation. In the words of David Kenney, our past president, "The Carbondale Lions Club is not merely a meet and lunch bunch. They participate; they work and work. In all their projects they have made a small contribution to the community and the public good, and have a pardonable pride in what they have done".
The Carbondale Lions Club has established The Lions of Carbondale Foundation whose purpose is to gather funds that it can provide to the Club for the enhancement of its many service activities. Individuals or corporations desiring to aid the charitable projects of the Lions Club may now deduct the contribution on their income tax forms.
Anyone can contribute by making a tax-deductible gift to the Foundation or by providing for a Posthumous gift via a trust, will or insurance policy.
For a colorful brochure outlining club activities and additional foundation details, please contact the Carbondale Lions Club, P.O. Box 174, Carbondale, Illinois 62903 or Nancy Sorgen at 529-1696.
Annual Events
Page created at 2001-10-19 and Last updated at 2008-06-09.