OVER 30 YEARS OF GIVING FOR THE LARSEN-WINCHESTER LIONESS CLUB

For over thirty years, the Larsen-Winchester Lioness organization has been holding various fund-raisers and give 100 percent of that money right back to the community.  On the average, the Lioness raise $5,000 - $ 6,000 a year.  And every penny of that money goes right back to support various local projects.  In addition to the cash raised, the Lioness donate many other items such as baked goods for bake sales, raffle prizes for various events, gift certificates, and, of course, their time.  All this while still having fun!

We contribute annually to the Lions Leader Dog Program, Wisconsin Lions Camp, Christine Ann Center in Oshkosh, Harbor House in Appleton, Ruth’s Pantry in Winchester, Boys & Girls Brigade in Neenah, and the Salvation Army.  Plus two $500.00 scholarships are awarded each year to two Fox Valley Technical College’s Nursing program students.

At Christmas time the Lioness have provided grooming bags for the foster children program in Winnebago County, area schools, and will be expanding these efforts to include adults in need too.  Hopefully, the personal hygiene items included in these grooming bags can bring some small piece of comfort to those in need.  Additionally, at Christmas time, the Lioness adopts one or two families in need and provides them with essential items.  Typical purchases include new coats and hats, or as basic as several bags of groceries to provide the Christmas dinner.

The Lioness hold several major fundraisers throughout the year.  Two of these events are: First, the Chicken Bar-B-Que held the fourth Sunday in June.  This event is held with the Dale-Medina-Readfield Lions Club with six hundred chicken dinners served along with pie and ice cream.  Music and prizes add to the picnic atmosphere.  It’s truly fun for the whole family.  Second, is our wristband booth at Octoberfest in Appleton the end of September.  This event is so large we have family members and friends who volunteer to help us at this fundraising event.  We couldn’t do it without their help!

Other fundraisers include a cribbage tournament held in spring (some times fall too).  Two person teams compete for cash prizes.  These Sunday afternoon card games always provide lots of fun for those involved.  Again, prizes and raffles are available for all to win.  In spring we hold our geranium flower sale just in time for Mother‘s Day, and selling candy bars throughout the year.

Always mindful of their community and how they can give back, the Lioness have donated trees, shrubs, and park benches to the community parks in the Towns of Winchester and Clayton.

We are grateful of our close working relationship with the Larsen-Winchester Lions Club and the Dale-Medina-Readfield Lions Club.  Working together makes our communities a better place to live, work and play.  Please support our community efforts.  It’s fun and 100% goes right back!

The Lioness meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6:30pm at Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester located on Steeple Hill Drive in the Town of Winchester.
For more information please feel free to contact me at 920-843-1887 or any other Lioness.

Come join us!

Lioness Susan Rubick
Past Club President (2008-2010)

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