Appomattox Lions Club

10/12/2017

11/23/2016

AppomattoxCounty LibraryAssociation
6 hrs ·
The Jamerson Library is working in conjunction with the Leo Club (a part of the Lion's Club) and the students of ACA (Appomattox Christian Academy) in an effort to collection new or clean, gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats and mittens for those in need. You can drop off the coats and other items into the red container near the bulletin board on the main floor of the library. All donations will given to residence of Appomattox County.

05/03/2016

The Appomattox Lions Club along with the Appomattox Christian Academy are very proud to be sponsoring the new APPOMATTOX LEO CLUB.
We have scheduled the LEO Membership Open House at the Appomattox Christian Academy on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00pm located at 1916 Redfields Road, Appomattox, VA. All young people from the ages of 12–18 are invited to attend along with any parent interested in learning about the advantages and opportunities for young people becoming a LEO.
Leo Club Objective

Leo Club Objective
To provide the youth of our Community with an opportunity for their development, individually and collectively. Being responsible members of the local, national and international communities, while at the same time the satisfaction received from service to people of their community.
LEO – “Leadership” “Experience” “Opportunity”
Leadership – Develop skills as a project organizer, time manager and team leader.
Experience – Learn how teamwork, cooperation and collaboration can bring exciting changes to your community and the world.
Opportunity – Make friends and feel the rewards of community service and fellowship.
LEO Clubs provide young people to not only to be part of a World Wide Organization, but at the same time an excellent opportunity to build their resumes for Colleges, Universities, and future employers, while serving our community.
The SGA (Student Government Association) at ACA will provide the reception food and refreshments. For additional information contact Mrs. Jeannette Brady ACA Office: 434-352-7373, or Lion Mary Ann VanSwearingen: Cell: 434-841-9049. You can also Email: [email protected] or on the Lions page: AppomattoxLionsClub.

04/16/2016

LIONS have a motto “WE SERVE”. On Thursday, April 14th the Appomattox Lions Club had the privilege of honoring the First Responders of our community that both “PROTECT and SERVE”. They can be depended on with Fighting Crimes, Fires, Medical Emergencies, Accidents, and as recently witnessed Natural Disasters. In just a small way it is important to show our First Responders that their community appreciates the great work each organization does in serving our communities.
Everyone enjoyed a great Dinner and fellowship with the following great organizations:
Appomattox Fire Department
Appomattox Rescue Squad
Appomattox Sheriff’s Department
Concord Fire Department
Concord Rescue Squad
Pamplin Fire Department
Red House Fire Department
Virginia State Police
The Lions were also privileged to give a $300 donation to each of these great organizations to assist with their organizations or their outreach programs.
Also assisting with this great event was the Appomattox Christian Academy who is sponsoring our new LEO Club, along with some of the new LEO’s. They provided individual Gifts and Place Mats for Eighty-Four (84) people in attendance.
Please join the Lions, and take a moment to say “THANK YOU” to each First Responder you may know or meet in the future. They make a difference in our lives everyday.

04/14/2016

COME JOIN US THIS FRIDAY IN APPOMATTOX AT THE FIRST FRIDAY CHEERZ FOR 2016. DONATIONS MADE FOR THE TONADO VICTIMS THAT LOST SO MUCH. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT OF GOOD MUSIC.

04/14/2016

COME JOIN US THIS FRIDAY IN APPOMATTOX AT THE FIRST FRIDAY CHEERZ FOR 2016. DONATIONS MADE FOR THE TONADO VICTIMS THAT LOST SO MUCH. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT OF GOOD MUSIC.

03/26/2016

Please spread the word to all the First Responders you know in and around our community. Have them sign up and contact the Lions Club via this page or they can call me at 941-1163 to sign-up. Please SHARE this post with your friends.
Appomattox Lions Club
First Responders Appreciation Dinner
April 14, 2016

Your Appomattox Lions Club would like to show our appreciation for the dedication and service to all the first responders that serve Appomattox County and the people of our community. Please join us along with your spouse or significant other at the Appomattox Community Center for a great meal furnished in appreciation by your Lions Club. The Lions Club will be presenting each of these great First Responder Organizations with a donation to show our gratitude for the great work serving our community.
When: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Appomattox Community Center

Please RSVP in order so that we can get the proper head count on how many of our first responders and their guests will be attending. Please contact us on Facebook @ Appomattox Lions Club, or your can email us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also contact Denzil VanSwearingen by phone @ 941-1163.

Please supply us with the following information:
Organization: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Name of Spouse/Guest: _______________________________

We must have your RSVP, no later then Friday, April 8th., Your Appomattox Lions Club looks forward to seeing each of you in order that we can recognize you for your dedication in serving your community, and your dedication to duty.

Denzil D. VanSwearingen
President, Appomattox Lions Club

03/13/2016

Cindy Brooks Capps and Jay Parker with the YMCA of Central Virginia's Summer Learning Loss Prevention (SLLP) program accepted the Appomattox Lions Club’s donation of $1400 at a recent meeting at the Appomattox Community Center on Thursday 3/10/16. The program, which serves Appomattox students for 6 weeks during the summer, is the Y's nationally recognized literacy program that serves in improving the reading proficiency of 1st through 3rd graders who are reading below grade level. The purpose of SLLP is to provide the necessary additional support that these students need to be proficient in reading by the end of third grade. This donation will enable a child the opportunity to attend when their family is unable to afford the camp.
Mary Watson with the After Prom Party Committee also received the Club’s donation of $300 to support the After Prom Party. The After Prom Party is an event to allow our young people of Appomattox the opportunity to celebrate their High School accomplishments in an organized safe environment.
Lion Denzil VanSweearingen, Appomattox Lions Club President was honored to present these donations to support both these great programs. Your Appomattox Lions Club believes that our young people are our future. Every young person in our community deserves every opportunity to feel safe and successful in their lives.

03/06/2016

Your Appomattox Lions Club is now in the process of establishing the Appomattox Leo Club. The Leo Club is made up of young people from the age of 13 through 18. This enables our young people to learn the importance of serving others, while at the same time supporting their community. The club also will allow them to show Universities and Colleges that they have developed organizational and leadership skills required to succeed in life. Leo Clubs are run by the young people in the club with the guidance of Lions. They nominate and vote for their own Club's President, Treasurer, Secretary, Committee Chairs, and other Officers of their club. If you are a young person between 13 through 18 please contact us via the Appomattox Lions Club page or contact us at [email protected]. You can also call "Lion Van" at 434-941-1163 for additional information. Parents and Grandparents please encourage the young people in your family to join. We must work together to ensure we give our young people the tools to be successful adults. Our young people are our future, and can make a difference.

03/05/2016

Your Appomattox Lions Club has received a large substantial Grant from the “Virginia Lions Disaster Relief Fund” to aid with our communities disaster recovery. The club attended a meeting today at the Evergreen Ruritan Club in Evergreen, VA. This meeting enabled our club the ability to provide information on how Lions can help the people that were directly impacted, while at the same time obtain the names of additional families needing help. We are looking to help with the replacement of such things as Household Appliances, Furniture, Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids, and the Clothing needs for Children. This is just one way for Lions come together and live up to our motto “We Serve”.

02/26/2016

Your Appomattox Lions Club is in the process of obtaining a ”Grant” from Lions International to aid in the recovery from the disaster that struck Appomattox County on Wednesday, Feb 24th. The Grant will hopefully aid in a small way to help our neighbors that were directly impacted by loss of their homes due to the horrific tornado that struck Appomattox County. We are reaching out to all our friends on Facebook to assist us with having these families in need contact Appomattox Lions Club.
How can you help? Please have these impacted families contact us on this page - AppomattoxLionsClub, or email us @ [email protected] or [email protected]. Our Lions motto is “WE SERVE” , and now is the time that we need your help in serving these families that need “HELP”.