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PI LIONS PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

 

The Lions Club has a history of successful projects and programs. The PI Library,  Bottle Recycling Program, new deck, stairs and railings at Beacon House, updated kitchen, observation deck behind BH to name a few. The Lions Club  continues to improve Beacon House, the grounds, programs and events for the betterment of the community.

PI PARK MAINTENANCE

Protection Island is graced with a number of trails and parks. The PI Lions Club holds a contract with the city to assist in maintaining these areas. If you have comments or concerns contact Rick Biller

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING PROGRAM

The Protection Island Lions Club maintains an inventory of purchased and donated medical supplies. All supplies are stored at Beacon House. Upon Request, any item may be borrowed, at no cost by any member of our PI community. Your PI Lions Club is pleased to be able to provide this program. Our medical supply inventory is enhanced by the generosity of donors. If we find that a certain piece of equipment is in high demand the Lions Club, may purchase additional items to meet the need. If you have medical equipment that you no longer require, please consider donating it to the our lending Program.​ For information or to borrow  equipment please contact Sharie Biller, Brenda Grom or Lin Neufeld.

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PI LIONS BURSARY PROGRAM
The Lions Club Bursary Program is for students of Protection Island who are graduating from Grade 12 and are proceeding on to college or university. The student must submit a letter to the Protection Island Lions Club. The letter must include:

 

  • The school they are graduating from.

  • The education institute they will be attending along with proof of acceptance to that institution. The acceptance letter from the college or university must show the term for which the student has been accepted.

  • Graduating students planning to attend post secondary in the fall should contact the Lions Club as early as possible in the spring.

 

All bursary request letters will be reviewed on a case by case basis. There have been exceptions to the above requirements. The amount of the bursary is fixed by the Lions Club and is dependent upon how many students are applying for the bursary. The student may be requested to attend a Lions Club meeting to receive the cheque. The bursary request letter should be given to Peter Frewin or if he cannot be reached it may be given to any Lions member. If more information is required please contact the Lions Club​​​​​

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BEACON HOUSE MAINTENANCE/ RENOVATIONS

The PI Lions along with the City of Nanaimo maintain Beacon House. Our Club has added sheds for maintenance equipment and additional storage, decks, plants and gardens, provides the gardens upkeep, a new wheelchair access and renovated the basement to create room for our Library.  These are a few of the works that the Lions have completed. 


 

PI LIONS RECYCLING PROGRAM

Please place your refundable beer bottles, cans, wine and liquor bottles, wine boxes with liners,  pop cans and bottles, plastic water bottles, juice boxes, milk containers and bottles, or anything for which a deposit has been paid .  The drop-off's are at the following locations on the island:

a)    The trailer across from Kay (Keith) MacIntyre’s - 59 Capt. Morgan’s

b)    The dinghy in front of 56 Pirates Lane

c)     The gate to the bottling sheds/Dog Park - Gallow’s Point

 

NOTE: all items should be clean or rinsed.

 

Please DO NOT LEAVE GARBAGE AT THE BINS

Pick up from these locations takes place once a week.

This is an important fundraising activity for the PI Lion’s Club. 

We appreciate your co-operation. Thank you.

PI LIONS EVENT PLANNING

The Lions Club plans, hosts and supports a number of activities and events, private and public, throughout the year.  Events such as weddings, birthday parties, memorials, fundraisers, a Pancake Breakfast, workshops, Children's Christmas Party, Speakers Series, and many other events supported by the Lions Club. 

 

 

  • Are you interested in renting Beacon House For an event? Find information on the News & Events page.

 

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