Middle school LEOs complete clothing drive

The Poulsbo Middle School Leo Club has finished its cold weather clothing drive! The donated clothes went to the Salvation Army Free Clothing Closet, the Kitsap Rescue Mission, the Alive Shelter, and Georgia's House. The program is coordinated by the PMS art teacher, Kate Ebert. #pmsleos #clothingdrive

 

Sarver earns blue vest; American Legion Post 245 gets $3,000 Bellringer funds

 

It was a busy day for Poulsbo Lions. Our newest member, Laurie Sarver, earned her blue vest and our treasurer, John Macdonald, presented a $3,000 check (a real one followed this big one!) to Linda Schwind for American Legion Post 245 of Poulsbo from the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund. #poulsbolions #bellringer #americanlegion #we serve #newmember #bluevest

 

Lion and American Legion Post 245 rep Linda Schwind receives a $3,000 check from Lion Treasurer John Macdonald at today's meeting.

Membership chair Andy Hento stands next to Laurie Sarver, who earned her blue vest while her sponsor, Steve Calhoun looks on.

 

Lions team screens eyes at Project Connect

Poulsbo Lions Club LIONS doing what they do best: Helping those in need get vision screening and eye exams at the Bremerton Salvation Army are Poulsbo Noon Lions Steve Calhoun, Elda Armstrong, Karen Reitan, Laurie Sarver and Gil Williams.

 

Wanted: New teddy bears for kids at Mary Bridge hospital

 Our club is collecting new (with tag) teddy bears for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital before Feb. 14. You may drop the bears off at John L. Scott off of Highway 305 in Poulsbo. #marybridge #poulsbolions #WeServe #teddybear

 

Ferguson-Hazen earns blue vest

Congrats to Poulsbo Lion Martina Ferguson-Hazen of Hansville earning her blue vest! Martina's sponsor is Elda Armstrong (left). Andy Hento helps Martina get the vest on while President Pat Osler looks on. #poulsbolionproud #weserve #poulsbolions #bluevest

Half a dozen Lions show up to feed quarters into machines

 Several Lions showed up to feed quarters into the machines for Loads of Change yesterday. We spent $394.25 ($95 in donations, thanks to a woman who gave us $40 at the laundromat!).

We served 40 people with 68 loads washed and 68 loads dried. Thanks to Lions Ray and Ria McMahon, Pat Osler, Dave Damazo, Dennis Tesch, Terry Blais and Lee Metcalf. #cleanlaundry #loadsofchange #poulsbolions #WeServe

Lion Ray McMahon

Lion Dennis Tesch

Lion Dave Damazo

Lion President Pat Osler

 

 

 

 

Project Connect coming next Tuesday

 

Poulsbo Lions will be on hand to do vision screening!

Laundry day is today!

 

Photos sought for 2024 NK calendar

 

Join Lions and you'll be doing something for others

 

Bellringer tops $15k

We're over $15,000, but our goal is $18,000! Can you help us with a tax-deductible donation? Our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund benefits veterans, at-risk youth and the needy. You can mail a check to PO Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370, or pay via Paypal at poulsbolions@gmail.com. Thank you!

 

Happy Birthday to the founder of Lions

Melvin Jones founded Lions and we're still going strong! Our Poulsbo Noon Lions Club is on its 81st year in 2023!
 

Next Loads of Change is Jan. 18

 

Wreaths to be picked up and recycled

 

Wreaths will be picked up, recycled, etc. at noon tomorrow (Sat., Jan. 7) at Poulsbo Municipal Cemetery. Bring pliers and gloves!

Not only is Wreaths Across America a wonderful way to recognize our veterans during the holidays, it's also a fundraiser for our club. If you sponsor a wreath by Jan. 17, it will be matched - wreathsacrossamerica.org/WA0142P. Thanks! #poulsbolions #wreathsacrossamerica #WeServe

 

 

Amazing photos found in 2023 NK Photo Calendar

Lions will be downtown on Front Street Saturday, Jan. 7, from 10-4 pm. This could be your LAST chance to buy our amazing photo calendar for $10 AND help us raise funds for community endeavors such as eye exams and glasses, hearing aids, and so much more. Our 2023 calendar features 13 months! This orca photo is by Noelle Morris and is found in our calendar. #poulsbolions #nkphotography #fundraiser #WeServe

 

LEOs get training session

 On December 5, PCC Al Hedstrom conducted a training session for the leadership group of the NK Vikings Leo Club. #nkleos

 

More teddy bears sought for children's hospital

 

We will be doing another Teddy Bear donation collection on Friday, February 10th (prior to Valentine’s Day) for kids at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The 147 bears we collected are already gone! All donations will be gratefully accepted by Mary Bridge. Plush toys must be new and have tags still on them. If you buy ahead of time, put the plush toys in plastic bags.

And we have a drop location at John L. Scott Real Estate off of Highway 305. Look for a Lions sign for teddy bears, as well as laundry detergent for Loads of Change. #poulsbolions #marybridge #teddybears #WeServe

 

 

Join Lions - it's fun!

And make it Poulsbo Lions Club! We have fun, we have a variety of projects, enjoy great speakers and so much more. Call our membership chair, Andy Hento (360-621-1485), if you'd like to attend one of our meetings. We meet every Thursday from 12:15-1:15 pm and have Poulsbo Evening Pride Branch Club that meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings. #joinourclub #poulsbolions #WeServe

 

Bellringer Fund surpasses $15k

Our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer fund is greeting the New Year with $15,139! Thanks to all who've contributed. Donations are still welcome (our goal is $25k). You may donate via Paypal at poulsbolions@gmail.com, or mail a check to PO Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370. #veterans #Fishline #Stvincentdepaul #coffeeoasis