Board of Director’s Meeting, Noon, Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision, 1141 Cornell Ave, Savannah, GA, 31406, United States
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
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
At today’s meeting, Karla Italiano, Past President of Pooler Lions Club and current Zone Chair, will speak about 1) new International President Fabricio Oliviera’s objectives for clubs, 2) District Governor Grigger’s new C.A.R.E. initiative, and the importance of involvement in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

**Postponed** Lions Club Autumn Cookout
2024-09-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Elk’s Lodge, 183 Wilshire Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, 31419
**Postponed due to lack of response by RSVP deadline**
Bring family and friends to our Autumn Cookout at the Elks’ Lodge. The Feastmakers will provide brats, hotdogs, and burgers. All we ask of you is to bring your best side dish or dessert, and have fun!
Meet us behind the lodge under the tent- rain or shine!

Blood Donation Drive- CANCELED due to Hurricane Helene
2024-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Savannah Tech, 5717 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, Georgia, 31405
Join us today to donate blood to support our partnership with SkillsUSA and Savannah Tech students. They have been instrumental in the success of our tree lot for several years, won’t you support them with a half hour of your time and a pint of blood?
This event qualifies as an LCIF Signature Activity!

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Join to hear our featured speaker, Hal Simpson, Chairman of the Georgia Blind Sports Association. He will be speaking on the importance of Goal Ball (one of our past events) and other sports for blind children and adults.

Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind Work Weekend- CANCELED due to Hurricane Helene
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-06 | Georgia Lions Camp Inc., Waycross, GA, 31501, United States
More details coming soon! Check back here and look for email updates!

Evening in the End Zone
2024-10-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Georgia
**As of 3 October this event is sold out!** Online participation only for fundraisers.
Join The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation in their biggest fundraiser of the year!
This year they are bringing back A Night of Spectacles to celebrate the The Lighthouse’s 75th anniversary!
Make plans early to leave early to account for traffic to Atlanta, and plan on an overnight stay.
Location: The College Football Hall of Fame Museum
Click on this flier for more information! GLLF Night of Spectacles Flier

Board of Director’s Meeting, Noon, Wild Heron Community Room
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Georgia

Business Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States

District N Cabinet Meeting - ZOOM mtg
2024-10-26 | Georgia
This meeting is now held via ZOOM due to the remaining closure of the meeting place caused by Hurricane Helene. Contact Club Secretary for the ZOOM link. The meeting begins at 9am sharp.
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All Lions may attend our district meeting in Hinesville, 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 to be determined due to Hurricane Helene storm damage.

Tree Lot Committee Meeting
2024-10-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Georgia
Mandatory meeting for all Tree Lot Committee members, and all Lions are welcome to attend. Big changes at the tree lot this year regarding construction and design!
The meeting is at Larry Forbes’ house. RSVP to Steve Thompson, Committee Chair, no later than 25 October for directions and to notify if you’re attending, and want a free hoagie sandwich for dinner.

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Join us today to hear Bill Sorochek, CEO and Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Coastal Empire. He will present with Lion Lizzy Ross. The Lions have supported RMHCCE over many years with Signature Service Projects such as creating Laughternoon Bags in cooperation with SkillsUSA Education Majors at Savannah Tech.
The meeting will be in the Anne Bonny room, and dining from the buffet.

Veterans' Day Parade
2024-11-11 08:30 - 12:30 | Georgia
All Lions and their guests are invited to participate in our annual trolley ride. You can ride or walk. The staging area will be on Lincoln Street, south of Gwinnett Street. Look for the folks wearing their Lions brand clothes. Get there early, parking is limited although there is usually parking in the Kroger lot. Meet at 8:30am.
This is the link to the Veterans Day Trolley signup form:

Veterans Day Parade Trolley Signup Form

If you cannot get that one to work, copy and paste this one into a new browser:

https://form.jotform.com/243035543596056

District Peace Poster/Essay Contest Entries Due
2024-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Georgia

Build the Tree Lot
2024-11-15 08:30 - 14:00 | Daffin Park, Savannah, GA, 31404, United States
Due to a marathon and road closures around Daffin Park on the original date (16 Nov.), the Tree Lot Committee has moved up the build day to today.
Time to hustle!
We need all physically capable Lions to assist the construction of the tree lot. Many hand make light work! With 30 Lions the job gets done in 4-5 hours.
Meet at Daffin Park at 8:30, and bring your gloves! Park on Cedar Street in the field across from the tennis courts.

Board of Director’s Meeting, Noon, Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States

Business Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Fran Schefer, Executive Director of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, will be speaking today on GLLF initiatives and updating on assistance to local residents.

Christmas Trees Arrive!
2024-11-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Daffin Park, Savannah, GA, 31404, United States
All hands on deck needed today to unload our order of 575 trees.
There is a job for everyone, regardless of physical ability! As the trees are being carried and placed in the lot, we also need help organizing the trailers, making bows/wreaths/tree toppers/ etc., picking up debris, tagging trees, etc.
Wear your long sleeve Lion shirt, and bring your gloves.

Tree Lot is Open
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-27, 2024-11-29 - 2024-12-02 | Daffin Park, Savannah, GA, 31404, United States
Lions will be staffing the lot per their schedule commitments. The tree lot will be open from 9am-8pm daily until sold out.

Tree Lot is Closed
2024-11-28 | Daffin Park, Savannah, GA, 31404, United States

Regular Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States

2nd Harvest Volunteer Morning
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Second Harvest of Coastal GA New Facility, 1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, Georgia, 31405
If you did not join us to pack meals for those in need in September, you missed out! It was a party in the biggest pantry you’ve ever seen! And even though we had less people, we packed more boxes than the Pooler Lions Club. Go team!
We volunteer again today from 9 am to 12pm. Come out and have FUN while helping local families!

Lions Club Annual Holiday Dinner
2024-12-15 17:30 - 20:00 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Join your fellow Lions with good cheer at our most popular event. As always, we will have raffles, songs, good food, and a lot of fun.
Dress is coat and tie, however crazy Christmas sweaters are encouraged!
Cocktails at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:30.
This is a ticketed event; see Lion Diane for reservations.

No Meeting Today!
2024-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Georgia
We hope you enjoyed fellowship at the Second Harvest Food Bank morning of volunteerism and the annual Christmas Dinner Party.
No meeting today.

Business Meeting, Noon, The Pirates' House
2025-01-02 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pirates House, 20 E Broad St, GA, 31401, United States
Join us for the 1st meeting of the New Year as President Lois outlines resolutions for the year and 2nd half of her term.

Morning of Service at Second Harvest of the Coastal Empire
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Second Harvest of Coastal GA New Facility, 1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, Georgia, 31405
We volunteer again today from 9 am to 11am. We will be sorting donations received from local stores. Come out and have FUN while helping local families!
Lunch afterwards at Sunrise Cafe.
