Lions spectacle recycling project
Maynooth Kilcock Lions Club • May 29, 2018
Are you involved in a sports club, work at a school , or in a group of any kind . Can you organize an eye glass collection ?
Be a leader and organize a collection of old eyeglasses and give the gift of sight to others . We will organize a drop off point or arrange to collect them for you.
In 1925 Helen Keller, a woman who had been blind and deaf since
childhood, challenged Lions to become "Knights of the Blind" in a
crusade against darkness. Lions accepted Helen’s challenge and there are
now a number of programmes that Lions are involved with worldwide,
particularly in third world countries.
Tips
- Set a little goal ....20pairs , 100pairs whatever you think is realistic .
- Set a time frame .
- Let your selected group know what you are doing .
- Allocate a drop off point or specific day to do a final count .
All you have to do is motivate your team , friends or family to donate. Let’s make June our active collection month.
Well done to our "green fingered" Lions led by Paula & Gerry who did great work last weekend to freshen up the gardens at a Lions Club supported property in Maynooth. The service users were all delighted with the work that was completed.
A big thank you to Intel Ireland for your generosity. We, at the Maynooth Kilcock Lions Club greatly appreciate your sizable donation of €1000, your time and commitment to local worthy causes. Your continued support helps to further our mission through our local projects including our life saving defibrillators. Your understanding and help allows 24/7 access to our AED defibrillators and potentially saving someone’s life in our community. Having the funds to service them on an ongoing basis allows us to focus our ongoing efforts on our other local community projects like: 1. Trablogan Holiday Project, 30 senior citizens from North Kildare including Leixlip, Celbridge and Maynooth on a much needed holiday that they otherwise would not get. 2. Sheltered Housing Project in Maynooth, Celbridge and Clane. 3. Annual Christmas Food Appeal. 4. Annual Christmas Party at the Sheltered Housing Project. 5. Message in a bottle community health initiative. 6. Community Carer’s weekend when we provide respite for home carers and send them on a retreat break that support and relaxation. In addition to the life saving potential of our project and your support, the publicity that will generate will help raise our profile which will assist in our goal of recruiting new active members and continue strong communities ties. Stephen O’Neill President Maynooth Kilcock Lions Club.
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New Maynooth Kilcock Lions Club President Stephen O' Neill received his chain of office from Scott Wallace last week. "It's an absoulte honour and privilege to take over as president of Maynooth Kilcock Lions Club. I have met some great people in this club, especially Scott, who have been driving this club forward for the past number of years. One of the best things that ever happened to me was when Peter insisted that I come along to a meeting and check it out. I'm really looking forward to the year ahead and all the work we have to do". Best of luck Stephen, we're all here to support you!
Congratulations Scott Wallace for successfully navigating the club for the past two years. While stepping down as president, we look forward to your continued support and participation in the Lions Club. Scott Wallace. As a leading architect, Scott Wallace has helped to design and construct a pathway to ensure the vibrancy and future success of the Lions Club. His professionalism and dedication proved invaluable in the smooth operations as president and previously as our secretary. Always designing the best possible outcome for our community in need through fundraising and project selection. Scott’s energy will be hard to surpass. Your continued support to the club and to the new president Stephen O’Neill is greatly appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done for the club.
Maynooth Kilcock Lions Club Archivist and charter member Joe Wall has produced a tremendous history since the clubs founding in 1981. Discovering the Light of the Maynooth Kilcock Lions Club highlights the huge contribution the Lions Club has made locally over the last 40 years through such projects as The North Kildare Housing Project, Community Medical Campaign & the Defibrillator project. The book is available to buy through the Maynooth Bookshop at a cost of €14.99.
Photos from our event at Barberstown Castle last Friday to present a Cheque for €6,995 euro to The Peter McVerry trust . Thanks to Denise Flynn for representing Ken Healy our main sponsor of the Dinner Dance where the funds were raised in November 2018, Also thanks to Nell Ward from Peter McVerry Trust for attending . Thanks as always to Barberstown Castle for their hospitality and to Vincent Egan for sponsoring the wine . Lots of great news coming about the launch of a new bar in Barberstown Castle . Best of luck to all the team. We will most definitely pay it a visit . Thanks also to the ever fabulous Liffey Champion team for covering the event . To all our sponsors of the dinner dance and attendees, Go raibh maith agaibh go leir 🙏🏻 #lionsclub #kindessmatters #weserve
