Elora Lions Club
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0726 | Last Modified: 29 Oct 2019 | Last Full Update: 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| eloralions@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.eloralions.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Josef Van den Borre, Membership Chair |
| Primary Executive | Brad Wittch, President |
| Description (Site) | Mailing address only - Club does not have a physical address or an office |
| Located In Community | Elora |
| Address & Map | Elora, ON |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 611 Elora, ON N0B 1S0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - meeting location |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Service club that provides the community with annual family events, volunteerism, and financial support in the form of donations and sponsorship through various projects. |
| Description (Service) | Community events and activities include: * enhances parks, playgrounds * manages collection boxes for eyeglass donations in the community * Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) scholarships * 250 Club Draw * May 25 Spring fireworks * volunteers at Canada day celebrations * Santa Claus Parade (2019 theme: Parade of Lights) * supports District Lions initiatives that focus on services for the visually impaired, people with diabetes, and youth (mainly related to summer camps, including those who serve children with special needs) |
| Hours | Meets second and fourth weeks of the month, Sep 1-Jul 1 Elora Lions Parade of Lights (Elora Lions Santa Parade): Nov 30, 2019 -- starting time is 6:15pm in Elora |
| Areas Served | Elora - and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) - 100 year(s) |
| Application | E-mail for information, or see website, Facebook, or Instagram pages * welcomes volunteers Elora Lions Parade of Lights: sponsorship and float registration is listed on the website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - dues cover club costs |
| Time-Limited Events | Annual events include the 250 Club Draw; Santa Claus Parade through downtown Elora (last Sat of Nov); Spring Fireworks (May, Sat after Victoria Day) at Grand River Raceway; Serving hot dogs and drinks at Bissell Park on Canada Day |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1947 |
| Funding | Fundraising - through community events and donations |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Service Clubs |
