Lions Club

Stamford
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Record #: NIA1823 Last Modified: 10 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 10 Apr 2013
Notices
Public BulletinSilvio Antonio Garofalo will serve as president from July 2013- Jun 2014.
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Falls ; Stamford
DescriptionA service club that raises funds for local projects and supports Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) which helps with sight related issues and disaster relief all over the world. Lions Clubs supply Dog Guides to various individuals who are in need. May be able to help with the purchase of glasses in an emergency, for those on a very low income. A written application must be made before the purchase of the glasses. For information only contact the Lions Hall Chairman at 905-356-6943. Also accepts donations of used glasses to distribute to third world countries. 
The Stamford Lioness Club consisting of all women also meets at the hall and supports many of the same goals as the Lions plus Project Share and Mental Health 
We also sponsor a local Leos Club for boys and girls 13-18 years old.
Supplementary DescriptionLIONS stands for Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety. Their most memorable achievement is the innovation of the white cane and their motto is "WE SERVE".
HoursIrregular, call for details
DatesSep-Jun
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Men, Women
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationBy invitation only
FeesMembership fee
Contact Information
Address & Map
Lions Hall
3846 Portage Rd
Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2K9
 
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Located In CommunityNiagara Falls
IntersectionPortage Rd, north of Thorold Stone Rd
Mailing Addressc/o Stamford Lions Hall 
3846 Portage Rd 
Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2K9
Office Phone905-356-3575 * Hall Rental 905-356-6943
After Hours PhoneAnswering Machine
Websitewww.stamfordlions.com
Primary ContactStan J Mach, Secretary; Email: sjmach@cogeco.ca
Alternate ContactMike Davey, Treasurer; Phone: (Residence) 905-356-6014 * (Business) 905-374-7431 * (Cell) 905-329-7431; Fax: 905-374-7652; Email: mldavey@cogeco.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorGeoffrey Trout, Hall Chairman; Phone: 905-356-6943 * 905-354-5093; Email: geoffctrout@gmail.com
Primary ExecutiveSilvio Antonio Garofalo, President
Alternate ExecutiveFrank Perry Jr, Past President; Email: frank.perry86@gmail.com
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Usable; Washroom - Usable ; The hall is not wheelchair accessible
Other Details
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Meetings1st & 3rd Thu for dinner at 6:30pm at the Lions Hall 
Lioness Club meets for a dinner meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month 
The Leo Club also meets for a meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month
EstablishedCharted 1957, host club was the NIagara Falls Lions Club
ElectionsApr - change over on Jul 1st.
FundingWe fund our projects by running events and renting our hall. We also run a bingo at Delta Bingo.
Subjects
SubjectsFinancial assistance ; Service clubs ; Vision aids
Broader TermsAssistive devices ; Clubs ; Financial services ; Recreation ; Recreation services