Fairfax Lions conducted vision & hearing screenings for school children at two schools, on Oct 24 and Oct 26.  The first school (St Leo the Great Catholic School) had about 70 students to screen; the second (St Timothy Catholic School) had over 100.  Each student had parental consent to participate in the screening.  We’ve used SPOT vision equipment for years with excellent results.  This was the first time we’ve done hearing screenings.  Two Lions have prepared excellent processes to screen kids hearing with our new audiometer equipment. 

Lion Mike McGlaughlin, Chair of the VA Lions Hearing Aid Bank Foundation, told us about the need for financial assistance for hearing aids in our community. About one person a week qualifies for such assistance. The foundation collects about 500 used hearing aides a year (donated by folks in our community) which are refurbished. Qualified individuals referred to specialists may obtain one those hearing aids. Fairfax Lions and other local Lions Clubs contribute to the Hearing Aid Foundation.

Britepaths is a worthy charitable organization in Northern VA. Its mission: stabilize low-wealth working families, build resilience through financial empowerment and workforce development, and provide support for children.

In a ceremony on August 3, 2023, Lion Ken Schutz was recognized as the Fairfax Lions Club Volunteer of the Year.

The ceremony honors all volunteers of the year in. the community, and is hosted by the City of Fairfax Inter-Service Club Council (ISCC).