Lions Club of Savannah

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Join to hear our guest speaker Dr. Ron Levit, Orthopedic Surgery Specialist speak about injury prevention and healthy practices.

Lions Club Monthly Evening Meeting
2024-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 | 5 Spot Sandfly, 7360 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA, 31406, United States
To include members who can’t attend lunch meetings, we are now hosting monthly evening meetings.
Join us for food, fun, and maybe a surprise guest speaker. Expect a Valentine’s Day theme.
At The 5 Spot in Sandfly. 7360 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA 31406

Vision Screening
2024-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision, 1141 Cornell Ave, Savannah, GA, 31406, United States
Lions are encouraged to promote and volunteer for the Vision Screening at The Savannah Center of Blind and Low Vision organized by Lion Lois Modell.
Hours are from 1-4pm

St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
2024-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
One of the most important and fun meetings of the year! Join us as we welcome the Grand Marshal and his entourage, the Saint Vincent’s Academy choir, and The Leprechaun!
This is a well attended meeting, seating is limited.

District Convention
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-09 | GA
Lions in Leadership positions are encouraged to attend the Georgia MD 18N district convention in Vidalia.
The Director of Lions Club International, Ron Keller, is the featured speaker.
There will be an onsite service project, a fundraising opportunity, service training, and many updates from clubs around the district.
On Saturday we will induct members into the Hall of Fame, and have a balloted election for DGE, 1st and 2nd VDGE.
Contact Lion Joseph, Secretary, for additional information.

Blood Drive at Savannah Tech
2024-03-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Savannah Tech, 5717 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, Georgia, 31405
Lions are encouraged to attend this blood drive organized by the Skills USA students of Lions Rushe Hudzinski and Dan Krautheimer and assisted by Brandi Burkette and Donna Lowe.
The Blood Connection truck will be on site from 11am to 4pm.

Board of Director's Meeting, Noon, SCBLV
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision, 1141 Cornell Ave, Savannah, GA, 31406, United States
Note the change in date and location!
A $5 donation is suggested for use of the venue. Brown bag lunch.
Lions and their guests must notify the Secretary to ensure seats are available in the room, and that they are on the agenda, if necessary.

Business Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States

Lions Club Monthly Evening Meeting/Social
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:00 | 5 Spot Sandfly, 7360 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA, 31406, United States
To include members who can’t attend lunch meetings, we are now hosting monthly evening meetings.
Join us for food, fun, and maybe a surprise guest speaker. Expect a St. Patrick’s Day theme.
At The 5 Spot in Sandfly. 7360 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA 31406

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States

Business Meeting Cancelled
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | GA
No meeting at The Pirates’ House today.
See you at the Cookout on Saturday!

Lions Club Cookout and Food Drive for 2nd Harvest!
2024-04-21 18:00 - 20:30 | GA
***Date and Venue Change due to scheduling conflict at the Elks Lodge***
Join us for a few hours of food and fun, while we raise funds with family and friends!
Our president and director are opening their home to fellow Lions.
The address is 7620 Central Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Bring your best side dish. BYOB.
Non-Lions (guests) are encouraged to attend.
Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to 2nd Harvest Food Bank.

Georgia Lions State Convention
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28 | Oconee Fall Line Technical College, 560 Pine Hill Road, Dublin, Georgia, 31021
This year the convention returns to Dublin, Georgia at the Oconee Fall Technical College.
See State Convention Registration
The next increase to registration for the 2024 MD18 Convention is April 1, 2024 Get your registration in before the price increases again. Also, registration ends April 10, 2024.
Link at the bottom of this page.

MD18 Convention Host Hotels
Due to not having the MD Convention at a specific hotel, the MD Convention Committee has made arrangements with a few local hotels for discounted rates. The available blocks are for the dates of April 26-28, 2023. Cutoff dates vary by hotel so get your reservations in ahead. You are welcome to make other arrangements outside of these hotels.

Laquinta Inn, 101 Travel Center Boulevard, Dublin, Georgia 31021
$137
Booking Link:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/dublin-georgia/la-quinta-dublin/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=04/26/2024&checkOutDate=04/28/2024&groupCode=CGLION

Hampton Inn and Suites, 103 Travel Center Blvd. Dublin, Georgia 31021
$179/$189 (Update the date to Friday, April 26 unless you are coming in on April 25)
Booking Link (Cutoff March 28, 2024):
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DBNHXHX&groupCode=CHHLCI&arrivaldate=2024-04-25&departuredate=2024-04-28&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Hampton Inn & Suites Dublin -478-246-6055 (Hotel Code: CHHLCI)
Company Name: Lions Club International April 2024 (CHHLCI)

Fairfield Inn & Suites Dublin, 620 Pinehill Road Dublin, Georgia 31021
$144/ $155/ $174
Booking Link Cutoff 4/12/2024):
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1688947020412&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Afternoon of Service @ Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
2024-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Second Harvest of Coastal GA New Facility, 1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, Georgia, 31405
Join the Lions for 3 hours of service at Second Harvest’s NEW facility.

The minimum number of volunteers for this project is 10, and the maximum is 30, so sign up quickly by letting Lions Joseph or Diane know.

We will help pack 65,000 breakfast kits for the Summer Food Services Program. This is a great opportunity for us to serve, and for anyone you know who needs service hours (high schoolers, college students, court ordered non-violent offenders).

The age requirement is 12-15 with adult and 16 up without.

Board of Director's Meeting, Noon, Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision
2024-05-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | GA
All Lions may attend. Lions must notify the Secretary to ensure seats are available in the room, and that they are on the agenda, if necessary. Lunch is $5 and provided by our host.

Business Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
Please note that we now meet in the Anne Bonny room, and meal service is from the buffet.

8th Annual Coaches for Curing Cancer 5K/10K Walk/Run Race
2024-06-01 06:00 - 10:00 | GA
This family-friendly event offers a chance for runners and walkers of all ages to come together for a meaningful cause. Participants can choose between the 5K or 10K course, enjoying the scenic Savannah surroundings while making a difference in the lives of children with cancer.

Proceeds from the race will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer, a vital organization dedicated to supporting local children and families battling cancer. CURE Childhood Cancer provides financial and emotional assistance while also raising funds for critical research in pediatric oncology.

Register online at the REGISTRATION LINK by Saturday, June 1 to take advantage of the early bird rate of $25. Registration fees increase to $30 on Sunday, June 2 and $35 for race day registration and packet pick-up. An additional $5 fee applies for the 10K race. Packet pick-up will be available on Friday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Howe 2 Run and on race morning starting at 6:30 a.m.

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation 75th Founder's Day Ball
2024-06-01 18:30 - 21:30 | Atlanta Factory, 5616 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia
Join Lions from across the Peach State to celebrate the GLLF 75th Founder’s Day Ball on June 1, 2024 in Chamblee.
For more information including buying tickets at https://www.classy.org/event/lions-lighthouse-foundation-75th-anniversary-founders-day-ball/e554541
Cocktail/Semi-Formal Dress attire. No jeans.
Live Music, and Dancing.
Heavy appetizers with wine/beer/soft drink options.
Silent Auction of fabulous prizes from across Georgia.
Guest Speakers, Volunteer Recognition
Valet Parking
Today, there are 1.4 million Georgians who lack health care coverage. Research by Emory Eye Center also identified 52 counties in Georgia where there are few, if any, vision care providers.
That is why Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, in partnership with Georgia Lions, SERVED OVER 18,757 PATIENTS in FY23.
We can do more with your help. Please consider attending to support GLLF.

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:30 | GA

Installation Banquet
2024-06-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Elk’s Lodge, 183 Wilshire Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, 31419
At this important meeting we celebrate the successes of President Forbes and celebrate the incoming President, Lois Modell.
Location: The Elks’ Lodge
Formal Dress
Cocktail hour (cash bar) and networking is from 6-7pm. The program begins at 7 sharp.
This is a ticketed event, please notify Diane if you are bringing a guest.

Lions Day at the Atlanta Braves
2024-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
Enjoy a day of fellowship, fun and maybe a fly ball at the Atlanta Braves game with Lions from across the state!
Check your inbox for emails from the district or state for ticketing information. These tickets sell out fast!

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates’ House
2024-07-11 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Join us for the 1st meeting of President Lois Modell’s year. Come enjoy a great meal from the buffet and learn about her goals for this new Lion’s Year.
As a reminder, we now meet in the Anne Bonny Room.

Business Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-07-18 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Our featured speaker is Ms. Becky Jarrell, Chairwoman of the Georgia Youth Exchange.
Youth Camps and Exchange (YCE) is a global program and is designed for young people between the ages of 15 and 22 to create and foster a spirit of understanding among peoples of the world.
By providing an avenue for global fellowship, the YCE program aims to help youth initiate, grow and maintain international relationships promoting cultural education and international peace.
Students participating in the exchange in Atlanta this year are from Europe.

Lions Day at The Camp for The Blind
2024-07-20 | Georgia Lions Camp Inc., Waycross, GA, 31501, United States
Join Lions from across Georgia for a day of fun, fellowship and function.
A full day is scheduled from 8am to 9pm. It is recommended that you reserve your spot at a local Waycross hotel as soon as possible. There are also a limited number for RV hook ups to stay on site.
Register here:
https://files.constantcontact.com/34de936a601/a21a0442-348a-4f21-af3d-1ecd41b6c0f0.pdf?rdr=true
Event Schedule
Sign in and Registration – 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – location- Gazebo
10:30 am till 11:30 am Memorial Garden Brick Placement Ceremony
10:00 am till 11:30 am Camp Tours will be available
9:15 – 11:00 am– Campers at Climbing Wall
9:15 – 11:00 am – Tandem Cycling-
9:15 – 11:15 am – Join Us at the Horse Arena
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Campers invite all Lions to play “BEEPER KICKBALL” at the Activities Building
12:15-12:30 p.m. – Refresh and Clean-up for Lunch
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Lunch
1:30-3:00 p.m. – A message from the Camp Chairman, Director, and Campers
3:00 pm Camp Board meeting in Camp conference room
3:00-5:00 p.m. Camper Water Relays and Pool
6:00-7:00p.m. Campers will enjoy “Pizza”
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. – Camper Talent Show-Camper Awards- Reflection Time and end the day with a Sweet Treat.

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates’ House
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Our featured speaker today is Bert Brantley, CEO and President of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce. Bert will be presenting on chamber engagement with the community and region, economic development, and future growth.
As we are meeting in the Anne Bonny room, seating is very limited!

District N Cabinet Meeting
2024-08-03 | GA
All Lions may attend our district meeting in Lyons, Georgia. Only Lions in Good Standing may vote on district ballots.
Lions in positions of leadership are encouraged to attend this all day event.
Location is The First Baptist Church of Lyons, 144 South Washington Street, but is subject to change.
