PMS Leos complete winter clothing drive

Poulsbo Middle School Leos completed their winter clothing drive collecting socks and boots among other things.

The recipients of these items are the Severe Weather facilities in Silverdale and Kingston as well as Georgia's House, a home for battered women and their children.

 

North Kitsap Leos collect 62 blood donors

The NK Leos organized and conducted their school wide fall blood drive at NKHS on October 30, 2025. They were able to get 62 registered blood donors for Bloodworks NW.

 

Only 2 weeks left to place Fuji apple order

 

Have you ordered your Fuji apples yet? There are 2 weeks left! $50 for 40 lbs of apples is a heckuva deal AND you'll be helping out kids with Type 1 diabetes at Camp LEO, as well as our own North Kitsap HS LEO students.

The sweet flavor and firm texture of Fuji apples make them suitable for a wide variety of culinary applications.

Fresh eating: They are an excellent choice for fresh eating and snacking due to their sweet taste and satisfying crunch.

Salads: Their firm flesh holds up well when sliced, making them a great addition to green salads or coleslaw.

Baking: Fuji apples are well-suited for baking in pies, tarts, and crisps, as they maintain their shape when cooked.

Applesauce: Because of their natural sweetness, applesauce made with Fuji apples may require little or no added sugar.

Other applications: They can also be used for juicing, roasting, or creating savory dishes like roasted pork.

Please email Karl Ostheller at kostheller@comcast.net by Oct. 12 to place your order. Delivery is included!

Now selling boxes of Fuji apples for Camp Leo

 

Poulsbo Lions and our North Kitsap LEOs are selling boxes of delicious Fuji apples for only $50 for 40 lbs, delivered!

 

This fund-raiser mostly benefits Camp Leo, which is for kids with Type 1 diabetes, and the rest goes to the NK LEO Club, to do good in the community.

 

Boxes will be delivered in late October. Buy a box and enjoy apple pie, applesauce, apple butter, etc. Maybe share a box with a friend? Or buy a box for the food bank! Order by Oct. 12 by emailing Karl Ostheller at kostheller@comcast.net. Thanks!

NK High Leos shine at District N convention

 

The NK Vikings Leo club attended the Lions District N convention in Vancouver, WA  on April 18-19, 2025 where they put on a Leo seminar and assisted with Fun Night.

 

Six highlights at this convention included (1) Two NK Leos inducted into Lions International by Past International President Brian Sheehan (Max & Ethan)  (2) The Leo Seminar that was organized and conducted by Leo-Lion Emalee Burgh  (3) PIP Brian Sheehan presented a special seminar for the NK and La Center Leo clubs  (4) PMS Leo Advisor Kate Ebert provided valuable insight and advice to Lions and Leos alike.  (5) The NK and La Center Leos assisted at Fun Night where they held a “Family Feud” game night.

 

The NK Viking Leos, with their bright purple Leo shirts, were a star attraction at the convention and received many congratulations for their character and participation.

 

Article by PZC Dr. Karl Ostheller

 Leo Liaison 

 

Leos raise $5k with 5K for Cancer

The combined Leo clubs of North Kitsap and Klahowya organized and executed a "Kitsap 5K for Cancer" walk held at Newberry Hill Heritage Park on Sunday, March 30, 2025.  They had 50+ participants and raised overmore than $5,000.

 

Leos gather for 5K for Cancer March 30

 Come out Sunday to support our high school Leo students!

 

Celebrating Leo International Day

 

NK High School Leos celebrate International Leo Day on Dec. 5 with speeches, awards, picture taking, a slide show, pizza, cookies, and drinks. Guests included Vice District Governor Bob Johnson, NKSD Superintendent Rachel Davenport, and PCC Al Hedstrom. Also present were the Leo advisors Stephen Nolet and Kate Ebert along with Lions Steve Calhoun, Laurie Sarver, and Karl Ostheller.

#leostrong #volunteers #makingadifference #poulsbolions #poulsbowa #nksd #nkhs #nkleos #weserve

 

 

Leo the Lion, NK Leos and Lions at the Spooktacular

Poulsbo Lions enjoyed Poulsbo Parks and Recreation's Spooktacular today... 445 people! That beats 300 from last year at the parks and rec building on Front Street.

41 kids received free vision screening from our Lions - Karen Reitan, Steve Calhoun and David Risley - and some NK Leos were on hand to help at the event too!

Happy Halloween!

#spooktacular #leothelion #visionscreening #seethekids #funandgames #goodtimes #poulsboparksandrec #cityofpoulsbo #weserve #nkhsleos

 

 

Leo getting vision screening by Steve Calhoun with Karen Reitan looking on.

Leo showing off our community involvement.

Leo with Evening Pride President David Risley

Order a box of apples today

Poulsbo Lions are taking orders for 40-pound boxes of fresh Fuji apples. Cost is just $50 per box, no added tax or delivery charge. $30 goes to Camp Leo, for kids with Type 1 diabetes, and $10 goes to the North Kitsap Leo Club, to do good in the community.

 

Boxes will be delivered in late October. Buy a box for a food bank! Share a box with friends and neighbors! Order by October 1.

#campleo #fujiapples #boxofapples #poulsbolions #feedthehungry #shareabox #weserve #orderbyOctober1

 

Three more NKHS students receive scholarships

 

We were happy to host three more of our scholarship recipients at today's meeting: 2023-24 North Kitsap High School Leo Club President Ava Obernberger plans to go to Oregon State University in radiation health physics; Connor Cornwell says he's going to USC for applied and computational mathematics; and 2023-24 NKHS Leo Club Secretary Emma Nodolf plans to go to the University of Washington in bio. Our best and brightest!
#soproud #outstandingstudents #Lionscholars #nkhs2024 #poulsbolions
 

Poulsbo Middle School LEOs spread joy

 

From LEO club advisor Kate Cox-Ebert
The Panther LEO Club ran a Teddy Bear Drive to gather new stuffed animals to give to children undergoing treatment at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital during the holidays. They gathered over a dozen bears, dragons, puppies, and koalas to add to the 50+ toys gathered by the Poulsbo Lions Club.

The LEOs are also holding a Winter Warmth Drive to benefit Georgia's House, a shelter facility in Kitsap County providing refuge for families in need. We just completed our first delivery of "wish list" items last week, and will do a second delivery after the winter break. So far, students have collected over 150 lbs of "wish list" items from clothing to cleaning supplies.

#WeAreNKSD #BestStudentsEverNKSD

NKHS Leos earn Leo Excellence Award

 

It was a great day for our North Kitsap High Leos! The club earned the Leo Club Excellence Award, which was presented today by MD19N District Governor Lisa Ikeda.

Above: L to R: Poulsbo Lions President Larry Linn, Frosh Rep: Dagny Melone, Leo Secretary: Emma Nodolf, Leo President: Ava Obernberger, Leo Treasurer: Tiffany Le, Leo VP: Audrey Crossgrove, and Ikeda.

On hand were NKHS Leo Advisor Karl Ostheller and Zone Chair Patrick Burch.

#NKHSLeos #NKHS #Leoexcellence #Leoaward #greatkids #fineststudents

 

 

District Governor Lisa Ikeda presents NKHS Leo President Ava Obernberger with the Leo Excellence Award as Lion Advisor Karl Ostheller looks on.

 

2023-2024 NKHS Leos

 

Cleaning up Fish Park

 

Two of our Poulsbo Lions - Steve Calhoun and Laurie Sarver showed up with 15 North Kitsap High LEOS to clean up Fish Park last Sunday. #kidsdoinggreatthings #keepourparkclean #poulsbolions #nkhsleos #weserve

NK Leos at middle school, high school line up loads of projects

 (This is from a District 19N Facebook post)

Poulsbo Middle School Leo Club began their school year activities on October 2. They handed out their community service work sheets and looked at service opportunities for this fall. They did a project for the Quilcene Fiber Festival and are making plans for a fall clothing drive and a Teddy Bear collection project for the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Other projects include environmental work at Poulsbo’s Fish Park and helping with Poulsbo Parks & Rec Salmon days program.

 

The NK Vikings Leo Club completed an environmental project at Fish Park and are in the planning stages of their fall blood drive and their “Trick or Treat” food drive for the Fishline Food Bank. The NK Leos began their year with the Viking Rush recruitment day on August 16.

Leos and Lions take to Viking Fest parade route

 North Kitsap LEOs ready for the 2023 annual Viking Fest Parade.

 

April is Leo Club Awareness Month

Where there's a need, there's a LEO! April is Leo Club Awareness Month, and we're celebrating how Leos embody the power of action and partnership. Thank you, Leos, for your energy, innovation and passion to serve!

We have 4 amazing LEO clubs in North Kitsap - NK and Kingston high schools, and Poulsbo and Kingston middle schools! These students do everything from blood drives to collecting food for the hungry.  #LoudAndProudLEO  #LEOsrock #studentpower #poulsbolions #WeServe

 

NKHS Leos hold blood drive

 

The Poulsbo Noon Lions LEO club is all set up for the blood drive being held today at North Kitsap High School. Three LEOS have already given blood before school has even started.

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

 

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