From the Lions Den                                                                   January, 2020
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During the Lions executive meeting following our 48th Charter night dinner, we reflected on our accomplishments over the past 48 years since our charter in 1971.  Many of today's Lions were unaware of just how big a part of Mayne Island that we have been.  Indeed, most islanders know us for setting tents at various events, our annual Salmon BBQ, and our regular appearances cooking burgers and hot dogs at the May day celebrations, Fall Fair, Baseball Games, Church Fair and other Island events.
 
But the Lions contribute much more.  From information gathered from our long serving members, over the years Lions have;

• Built the Adachi Pavilion in Dinner Bay Park
• Built the original Tennis Court behind the Old Fire Hall
• Built the Transition House and Ramps at the Health Center
  
• Built the Playground at Dinner Bay Park
• Built the Gazebo at the Lighthouse Park
• Built both Heliport Pads at the Health Center
• Installed the Flagpoles at Miners Bay Park

 
In addition, The Lions have helped with funding for;

• Building the original Health Center
• The Emergency Room at the Health Center
• The first expansion of the Health Center
• The washrooms at the School
• Purchased the two Stoves for the School kitchen
• Purchased the chairs for the school
• The waterfall at the Japanese Gardens
• Research for the Japanese Commemorative plaques at Dinner Bay
• Toilets and Tractor shed at Dinner Bay Park
• Purchased the Stove for the Ag Hall
• The building of the Library

 
Our annual and ongoing initiatives include;

• Vision screening at the school
• Bike Rodeo at the school
• Provide Scholarships for Mayne Island students
• Canada Day celebration support to the Mayne Island Legion
• Terry Fox Run support
• Mayne Islander of the Year event at Charter Night
• Single Senior's Dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus
• Japanese Garden Lights set-up with many other Island volunteers
• Santa Ship at Miners Bay every Christmas since 1947 (ONE bad weather cancellation)
• Bingo events
• Japanese Garden lights take down with many other Island volunteers
• ..........Anything else that we are asked to get involved with and still have volunteer energy. 

 
As we move into 2020, our sincere hope is that we can continue supporting the Island community as it evolves into a new and challenging decade. If you see yourself becoming a member, please speak to a Lion and they will tell you more about being a Mayne Island Lion.  We have a regular monthly Dinner meeting on the first Wednesday of every month except July and August.  If you are nearby we would love to see you drop in.  Too late for our very fine dinner meal but a visit is welcome. 
 
In the meantime, we all wish you a happy and healthy 2020
 
Prepared by Allen Slade-Co President Mayne Island Lions w/ additions by the Webmaster


​Fred Mussett;
http://www.mayneislandlions.org

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