Past Events
Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club
安省約克區曦揚獅子會
Past Events
Year 2013-2014
Past Years: 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 YEAR 2013-2014
May 25th, 2014 Purina Walk for Dog Guide Ontario
York Region Heritage Lions Club held the 3th Annual Purina Walk for Dog
Guides at Toogood Pond Park in Unionville on Sunday, May 25, 2014 to
raise funds for the Dog Guides program of Lions Foundation of Canada. There were 11 dogs with 20 participants joining the Walk. May 4th, 2014 Tree Planting at Austin Park in Markham On
May 4th, Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club had held the first
tree planting event in year 2014. With over 80 volunteers at Austin
Drive Park, over 200 trees have been planted at Austin Park in Markham. It is an annual project working together with Evergreen and City of Markham.   Lions and Volunteers all working hard on planting trees in Austin Park. April 6th, 2014 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination OYRHLC
once again participated in the International Day for the Elimination of
Racial Discrimination Event organized by York Region Police this year.
This event is a great opportunity to promote and bring awareness to the
public about Lions Club.  March 2nd, 2014 7th Annual Effective Speaking Contest On
March 2nd, OYRHLC held its 7th Annual Effective Speaking Contest. There
are a total of 22 contestants in Cup, Junior and Intermediate
divisions. Winners from the Junior and Intermediate divisions also
participated in the district A-16 level contest with great achievements;
our Junior Contestant won 1st place in the Junior Division and will be
representing A16 in the MDA Contest in May, whereas our Intermediate
Contestant won 2nd place. November 24th, 2013 Diabetes Tag Day Fundraising Event On
November 24th, Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club the Diabetes Tag
Day fundraising for the 2nd time at First Markham Place, Markham ON.
Thanks to all supporters at the mall, the Club raised a total of
$151.95.   October 26th, 2013 Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide Open House Lions
Foundation of Canada Dog Guide Centre at Oakville held an Open House
for October 26th, 2013, and six members from Ontario York Region
Heritage Lions Club had attended the open house. Members had a tour
around the facilities, learned about the six different training
programs, as well as chances to meet the puppies of the future guide
dogs!! It
is a great experiences for our members, and encourage the Club continue
holding the Purina Walk for Guide Dogs to support the program.   Staff members present about the Dog Guide training programs and demonstrations  Members attended the Open House (Lion Patty Ko, Lion Stanley So, Lion Eric Li, Lion Tim Cheung; missing - Lion Don Ho, Lion Beatrice Kwan)  Future Dog Guide Puppy!! July 27th & 28th, 2013 E-Waste Collection Event in Milliken Community Ontario
York Region Heritage Lions Club, co-hosted with Maple Lions Club, held
two days E-Waste Collection event at Milliken Mills Community Center on
July 27th & 28th, 2013. With Lion Dale and Lion Sylvia (from Maple
Lions Club) assistance, the event was a success and collected two full
bins and trailers of e-waste over the two days. Also, We were honoured having District Governor Lloyd Clifton visited us at the site on the 2nd day.  Photo of Lions and volunteers at the E-Waste Collection Event (Front row: Lion Dale, DG Lion Lloyd, Lion Sylvia) July 21st, 2013 Club Officers' Installation for 2013-2014 Ontario
York Region Heritage Lions Club held its 1st July meeting for 2013-2014
on July 21st, 2013, when the new Club Officers were installed by 1st
Vice District Governor Lion Eleanor Colwell. The
Club was honoured to have Lion Dale McClease and Lion Sylvia McClease
from Maple Lions Club joining us and gave a speech on their E-Waste
Collection program. The event was reported in two most circulated Chinese newspapers in the GTA areas. Below are the links for the articles:  Installation ceremony of next Club Officers, with 1st Vice District Governor Lion Eleanor act as the Installation Officer  New Club Officers for 2013-2014, with 1st Vice District Governor Lion Eleanor, and two guests Lion Dale & Lion Sylvia (Maple Lions Club) July 14th, 2013
ORBIS's Pull for Sight
Ontario York Region
Heritage Lions Club participated in ORBIS's fundraising event "Pull for
Sight" on Sunday, July 14th, 2013. Took place at FedEx Apron, Toronto
Pearson International Airport, the team of 25 participants pulled a
Boeing 757 aircraft for 12 ft in 7.54 secs.
The team raised a total of $2,157.32.
 Heritage Lions Team participating in Pull for Sight 2013
 The Heritage Lions Team is getting ready ...  The team in action (Ready ... GO!!) July 1st, 2013
Wii Tournament on Canada Day (Richmond Green)
Once again, Ontario York
Region Heritage Lions Club hosted the Wii tournament on Canada Day (July
1, 2013) at Richmond Green. This is in support to Town of Richmond in
celebrating Canada Day.
This year, the tournament included two different Wii games; Carnival and Mario Party
 From L to R: Kelvin, Eric, Jacquie, Winnie, Andy, Stanley, Don, Marly (Volunteer)
Past Years: 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 |