NOTES ABOUT CPLC

Central Park Lions currently have thirty members in good standing who are active throughout the community.
The club was chartered on May 23, 1969 and originally met at Central Park Mall; hence the name.
Our biggest project is a contract bingo operation. Every penny that we make in that operation is donated to various organizations in our area and includes programs for schools. Our club has donated over $100,000 to these organizations, as well as donations to Lions Clubs International for the Sight First program for the blind.
Central Park Lions support over forty community service programs, including large donations to Any Baby Can, St. Peter's Home, St. Joseph's Home, Roy Mass Youth Alternatives, Jefferson Outreach and other organizations. In addition, the club provides college scholarships.
We are assisting the Winston School through the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic program and are in the process of approaching the school on starting a Leo Club with the students.
We have both male and female members in our club and we are always interested in finding new members who are service oriented and have a desire to help the less fortunate in our city. Anyone interested in joining our club can contact our membership director, John Hohman at 210-497-2271 or President Dennis Alvey at 210-404-2620. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

PHOTO GALLERY

 

 

A continuing  gallery of photos of our events and participation in community events.

 

 

 Mr. Mike Gilliam, Executive Director of the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, was our guest speaker at our regular meeting on July 21, 2009.    
 Mr. Gilliam draws for the prize as our President, Lion Dennis Alvey holds the ticket box.   Lion President Dennis Alvey  with PDG (Texas Lions District 2-A2) Chris Loyd. Lion Chris was District Govenor 1995-96 and was also a guest at our July 21st meeting.      
 JANUARY 2009 - Issue # 5 - Editor: Lion Pat Maguire  ODDS & ENDS:

• Welcome to new CPLC members Leo Slief and Bob and Mary Morris.
• A good time was had by sll at the CPLC Christmas Party held on December 16th at Lion Patti Bordelon's home. thanks for hosting us, Patti and Bob!
• Spurs versus Golden Gate Warriors Game is on March 24, 2009. Tickets are $25 through our members. Have you bought yours yet?
• Our Reagan High School Leo Club has reformed with 20 members.

  MEETING PRESENTATIONS: This fall CPLC had a variety of speakers for our meetings. We were pleased to have Police Chief William McManus join us to share his insights on San Antonio. Mark Stoeltje informed us about "Our House", a daytime program for those challenged by severe and persistent mental illness. Sharon Lewis, RN, is working with "Stress Busters" to provide support and healthful hints for family caregivers. Sue Hancock explained about Family Services Association's Project Hope which helps at-risk families through parenting skills, education, job training, etc. Shelly Adame brought us up to date on the Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic Program. Lion John Hohman reported on the proposed expansion of the Lions Low Vision Center in partnership with UTHSC. It is amazing how many good projects are happening in our San Antonio community. CHARITY SUPPORT: CPLC supported the following charities this past quarter with donations or table sponsorships: Any Baby Can, Seton Home, Assistance League of San Antonio, Mi Casa Foundation, San Antonio Youth Literacy, WINGS, Children's Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Jefferson Outreach for Older Persons, Low Vision Club, Kenetic Kids, San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, St. Peter St. Joseph Children's Home, LSFR for Sight, YMCA, San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry, San Antonio Food Bank and Children in Need, Inc.