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Fairfax Lions Club
Serving the community of Fairfax, Virginia since 1951
Part of joining a Lions Club is a process called “Orientation,” to explain Club processes and expectations for new members.
On May 14th, Fairfax Lions provided an orientation to two GMU students (both pre-Optometry) Ben Dilzer and Jordan Jacobi, and Tom Hewlett.
In 2023, the Vienna Arts Society held a “Take a Seat Vienna” auction selling forty benches. All benches were made by Vienna resident Ralph Reinecke, and painted by several Vienna Arts Society artists. One featured artist was Lion Joyce Myers (now a Fairfax Lion) who paints a Lions Bench.
On May 14, 2024, the Bernhard family – who purchased the Lions Bench – donated it to the Fairfax Lions Club (former members of Vienna Lions Club have merged into Fairfax Lions Club), and placed it in front of Fosters Grille in Vienna.
A Melvin Jones Fellow from India, Lion Ravi Bothers, and his daughter Abha, discovered Fairfax Lions Club by searching the internet for a Lions club in this area; he found our meeting information on our Club Web Page. Lion Ravi showed us his very professional Lions Club marketing brochure and spoke briefly about his upcoming Lions leadership roles.
Lion Bill Bartlett donated a historic Virginia Lions vest, to auction and raise funds for the Club’s administrative account.
Lion Walter Jessop served over 50 years in the Vienna Host Lions Club, chairing Christmas Tree sales for over 40 years. Jess has a love for the beauty and history of Washington DC, and spoke to Fairfax Lions about landmarks, memorials, and the roles of George Washington and French military engineer Major Pierre L’Enfant in designing the city.
On April 14th, FX Lions Club celebrated its 73rd year. A new member was inducted into the Club, and we enjoyed a wonderful talk by the senior Lion officer in the area (Governor of Lions District 24L) who presented awards to several Lions for their length of service…longest was to Lion Harry Parker (a past Governor’s Council Chair) for his 45 years as a Lion. It was a most enjoyable evening event at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club.
Fairfax Lions have a great time serving their community; contact us any time to arrange a visit to see what we do. You can join us! Email us: info@fairfaxlions.org. or leave a message: 703-879-5795
Fairfax Lions Club is one of the largest service organizations in Northern Virginia. Our members are from all walks of life, we give back to our community in many ways, and we have a good time doing it! We welcome you!