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Golf Tournament.

It's that time of year again. Our annual Golf Tournament. June 9, 2017 at Hampshire Greens. There are still a few spots left for golfers. Sign up today. For more information regarding sponsorship and golfing opportunities, contact us Burtonsvillelions@gmail.com

Blood Drive. Our next blood drive is June 12, 2017 at Liberty Grove United Methodist Church. Contact OAKCHAPEL@aol.com to make an appointment. Give Blood. Save Lives.

Diaper Drive. In March we held a diaper drive to benefit the DC Diaper Bank. At our May dinner meeting we presented the donated items and a check to David Slagle Peck, board member of the DC Diaper Bank. The DC Diaper Bank works with area organizations to provide critical needed baby supplies so that families don't have to choose between getting diapers and other needs.

We are Growing. In the last Lions Year, the Burtonsville Lions had an 8% increase in membership. We want to continue to grow the Pride. If you would like to know more about becoming a Lion, contact Lion Elizabeth at elizabeth.pugliese@gmail.com

CONTINUING FUNDRAISER: The Burtonsville Lions and Hickory Grill have partnered together to help us both do more in our community. Just stop by Hickory Grill and say "this is for the Lions" 10% of your bill will be donated to the Lions. This is ongoing, so eat and drink often. Hickory Grill is located at 15420 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.

We invite everyone to attend our dinner meetings which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (September through May) at Seibel's Restaurant, 15540 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD at 7 p.m. Get to know the Lions and hear what we do as a club. Dinner is $23 and includes entree, desert and non-alcoholic beverage.

The most common question we get is where can I drop off eyeglasses? Here is a list of our current locations.

Marlyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Colubmia Pike, Burtonsville
Burtonsville Fuel Company, 15408 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
Seventh Day Adventist, 15218 Lions Den Rd., Burtonsville
Wellness For Life Fitness Center, 13800 Old Gunpowder Rd., Laurel
ForEyes, 13830 Outlet Dr., Silver Spring
Maple Lawn Eye Care Center, 7625 Maple Lawn, Fulton

Eyeglasses are cleaned and refurbished. They are then donated to those who could not otherwise afford a pair of glasses.

If you would like an eyeglass collection box for your business, please let us know at Burtonsvillelions@gmail.com

How to Support the Lions: In order to serve our community, we need your support, here are some easy ways you can support us:

Goodsearch.com Goodsearch is a search engine that donates a penny per search to your chosen cause. You can also shop through their site and a portion of your purchase goes to the cause. Go to Goodsearch to sign up and choose "Lions Club of Burtonsville" as your charity.

AmazonSmiles: Just like using Amazon, except a portion of your purchase goes to your favorite cause. Choose "Burtonsville Lions Foundation, Inc." as your cause.

EBay Giving Works: Selling on EBay? Donate a portion of your sale price to the Lions. It's easy. Just list your item as normal, except select that a portion (10 - 100%) be donated to your charity. EBay does the rest. Choose Burtonsville Lions, Foundation, Inc." as your cause.

Thank you for your support.

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