Club Member Meetings Becoming a member of Lions has never been easier. The City of Adelaide Lions Club meetings are held three times each month at the Regal Park Motor Inn, North Adelaide where parking is never an issue and the food is always good. You are welcome to attend as many meetings as you can fit into your schedule, however we only ask you commit to one meeting each month. Meeting dates and times are: • Dinner meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm. • Breakfast Business meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.00am. • Lunch meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 12.30pm. Becoming a Lion If you have a desire to give back and become part of a close knit group of like-minded citizens, who enjoy helping the community, please get in touch with us. Tony Pederick OAM President P: 08 8269 5260 E: [email protected] W:www.adelaidecitylions.org.au City of Adelaide Lions Club District 201C1, South Australia What are our fundraisers? The City of Adelaide Lions Club is involved with, and part of, numerous projects and events in the community throughout the year. These include: Blankets for the Homeless We are dedicated to providing winter blankets to the “sleeping rough” program in the city, parklands and its environs. Children of Courage Awards The Children of Courage Awards provide recognition to the many young people severely disadvantaged by a variety of disabilities. City of Adelaide Lions Club Chartered in 1961, the City of Adelaide Lions Club was the first club established in South Australia and offers people just like you the opportunity to give something back to their community. Today, with over 45 men and women, the City of Adelaide Lions club are looking to expand their focus to help meet the ever increasing needs of our society. As a member of a Lions club, you become aware of the needs of our community and have the advantage to effectively make a difference. Our club provides volunteers with project management assistance, leadership training, personal development opportunities, and organised fundraising programs. Being a City of Adelaide Lions Club member provides an opportunity for you to meet and work with like-minded individuals in a spirit of fellowship, striving toward a common goal of helping those in need. SAPOL & Lions Citizen of the Year The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide is proud to sponsor the ‘South Australian Citizen’s Award’, and to present it annually with the South Australia Police to the person who performs extraordinary service to assist police in the performance of their duties. Bowel Cancer Awareness The City of Adelaide Lions Club is a proud supporter of the Jodi Lee Foundation. Food Hampers A special program established in conjunction with the A.C.C. Welfare Department, almost 50 years ago, finds the Club providing either ingredients or complete food hampers, both at the Christmas and Easter festivals. Fred’s Van The Club became aware of Fred’s Van in the mid 1980s and has been instrumental in increasing the frequency of operation of this much needed service to the community. Fred’s Van provides comfort and a warm, nutritious meal for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and marginalisation. Hutt Street Centre Breakfast Our Club Members enjoy working with the Hutt Street Centre’s capable staff, and are dedicated to continuing their physical and monetary support of this well managed agency which provides a range of services to homeless and disadvantaged people. Youth of the Year Quest Lions Youth of the Year is an excellent means of assisting Australia’s youth and promoting the essential role of leadership development and community service organisations in maintaining Australia’s high standard of living. Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation The Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation has been operating since it was formed at the Brisbane Multiple District Convention in May 1999. In that time, more than 1,730 children have been provided with mobility devices. In addition to these projects, our club holds many other activities to help our local community, raise funds and have fun.