Two Fairfax Lions attended “Dog Fest” in Reston on Sept 24th. Dog Fest raises money for Canine Companions – which provides trained service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities…FREE of charge.  Dog Fest activities included service dog demonstrations, music, games, speeches and activities for kids. 

Lions Harry and Karen Parker presented a $1000 donation from Fairfax Lions Club.  Dog Fest raised a total of $10,450 for Canine Companions.

Sang Yi, two term councilmember spoke at our dinner meeting on August 16th. Sang updated us on city developments such as the new Amazon Fresh store  and various projects to better the community.  Sang also gave us insight on how the Council works together and his focus on policy and a strategic review of  infrastructure and development plans for Fairfax City.

It was also a distinct pleasure to meet a guest who is interested in joining our Club to help us perform our mission of service in our community. Maureen Johnson is originally from Zambia and is a resident of Fairfax County.

In a City of Fairfax ceremony on August 3, Lion Justin Haight was recognized as the “Volunteer of the Year” from Fairfax Lions Club. Past Lions President Mike Greeley announced Justin’s selection, and Fairfax City Mayor David Meyer presented the certificate.

We congratulate Lion Justin on this honor!

Hannah Wilson, Development and Communications Associate for Food-for-Others, gave a great talk to Fairfax Lions at their dinner meeting on August 2nd. Food-for-Others distributes food to 3000-plus families in our community every week. Learn more at: https://foodforothers.org

Lions brought non-perishable food, which Hannah happily accepted for Food For Others.

At the end of each fiscal year (in June), the Club President designates a club member whose personal effort and energy contributed significantly toward the Fairfax Lions Club mission: “We Serve.” That person is acknowledged as the Fairfax Lion of the Year. For Lions Year 2021-2022, the Fairfax Lion of the Year is Justin Haight.

Congratulations Justin, for this well deserved recognition!

Fairfax Lions thank all our friends who visited our hot-day stand at the City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade. Weather and parade were both fantastic, and thanks to our friends we raised funds for charity programs. Visit our Club any time, we want to meet you; send an email to: [email protected]