FX Lions Club President, Gary Maxwell, is completing his 2nd term as President; and he also was the President of Manassas Lions Club in the past.
Past Lions District Governor (also past Club President) Bill Smith recognized Gary’s commitment to leading Lions with an award presented at the Club dinner meeting on June 2, 2026. It is a display of all the collectable “Lions Pins” recognizing Fairfax Lions Club.
We call them our “Bookends.” Lion Bill Smith joined Lions on Nov 1, 1968; Lion Tom Simpson joined on Dec 2, 2025. Cumulatively, the two have SERVED those in need for 59 years!
Visit the Fairfax Lions Hot Dog stand at the July 4th Independence Day Parade (this year its on a Saturday) in Fairfax, VA…ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY! Parade starts at 10am – be EARLY to find seating; and of course stop by the Fairfax Lions food booth!
At this link, scroll down to see past year photos: https://www.fairfaxlions.org/?s=July+4
Can you help with food prep/sales (and earn service hours)? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9A62BA0FEC16-64275052-fairfax
Where to find our Hot Dog stand…
This hiking trail was built in 1971 through a partnership with the Lions Clubs of Virginia and the Lee Ranger District. Various local Virginia Lions Clubs funded the original construction, with several individual clubs recognized on interpretive signs along the trail. The trail was designed as a sensory trail (originally a “Braille Trail”) for visually impaired visitors, aligning with the Lions Club’s mission of sight preservation and assistance. It remains a cooperative project aimed at providing accessible forest experiences.
Lions Tail Trail is a great outing for the family. It’s in the GW forest not far from New Market, VA. The US Forest Service says: “Enjoy this easy 0.5 mile interpretive loop trail. Be entertained by an opportunity to explore this forest using all of your senses. Listen to the gentle ripples of Passage Creek, feel the refreshing water running from the flume, and smell the sweet aromas of sassafras and birch.” More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/gwj/recreation/trails/lions-tale-accessible-trail
Shawn McBurney, of the American Battlefield Trust, spoke at the Lions dinner meeting on April 22. We learned of the wonderful work the Trust does to preserve & educate all about US history. Examples are working with communities to avoid encroachment by businesses onto historical American battlefields, and buying and restoring property associated with battlefield history.
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!