The Inter-Service Club Council speaker on May 7th was Maya Mohindroo of the FX County Department of Family Services. Maya is a recruiter for foster parents, and explained the Fairfax County foster child program.  There are presently about 240 children in foster care; about 82 parents serve as foster parents; generally, a child is in the program for about 2 years. The goal is to return each child to his home, or place him with relatives.  Here is a link to a short video about foster care.  If you may have interest in foster care, complete this short form at:

The FX Lions were honored to have a civil war re-enactor speak at our May 6 dinner meeting. Robert Calhelha wore a Union Army soldier’s field uniform and told us about several of the rifles soldiers used in the war. Fairfax Lions meeting are always entertaining; plan to visit one!

Fairfax Lions conducted a vision screening community service on April 23, 2025 at the Fairfax United Methodist Church (FUMC) Preschool.  We used Club’s SPOT vision equipment to screen a total of 27 students aged 3, 4, and 5.  Three were referred to an optometrist for further evaluation. It is very important to assure children’s vision is checked early in their development.

Each year the Club celebrates its anniversary after founding (Feb 21, 1954). On April 13th, the Club celebrated 74 years of outstanding Lions service to the community and the world. The event was at the Chantilly National Golf & Country Club.

At this event, Lion Jeff Root was honored by the Club with a Progressive (2nd time) Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The MJF award is the highest recognition given by Lions Clubs International, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities through humanitarian service. Recipients receive a special lapel pin, a plaque, and a congratulatory letter, with nominations typically made by local Lions clubs.

If you are interested in making a difference in your community, helping others, and having fun as a member of this great Club, contact us – so we can invite you to a dinner meeting. We are ordinary men and women of all ages, from all walks of life, who bridge religious, political, economic and social boundaries, and we welcome you to join us! (See contact us menu tab)

On March 25th, Fairfax Lions conducted both vision and hearing screening of students at St Marks Catholic School in Vienna. We tested vision of 80 students, and hearing of 76 students (grades K/1/3/5/8).  Four students were referred for vision followup with an optometrist, and 10 for hearing followup with an audiologist.  (All children screened had parental approval for the screening.)

Fairfax Lions Club will celebrate its 75th year in 2026. We designed this pin to recognize the event. Join us now to help plan a big celebration and a major service project in 2026. Contact us at: info@fairfaxlions.org