This artifact is a Hat and crest from the Pitt Meadows Lions club. These items both belonged to Ida Schlick, a local businesswoman and a charter member of the Pitt Meadows Lions and the first female President of a Lions club (according to the donor – her son).<\/p>\r\n
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Edith McDermott wrote this about the Lions Club in “Historical Story of Pitt Meadows” (1967)<\/p>\r\n
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“The only service club in Pitt Meadows was formed in May of 1951. The charter president and secretary of this club were Charles Armstrong and Gene Bennett. The Lions proper name is “The International Association of Lions Clubs”. It is the largest service organization in the free world, with over 800,000 members. The Lions believe in developing projects and activities geared to the needs of their community; in broad participation in an international programme of brotherhood and fellowship, based upon service wherever the need exists. The work of the Pitt Meadows Lions since their inception is varied. They raised $1,500 to give a local resident specialized medical treatment. Constructed a chicken house for a resident who was unable to do any physical work. The renovation of a number of homes for those who were in financial distress. Construction of bridges across drainage ditches to provide access to homes of needy residents. For many years the Lions sponsored buses to transport school children to the PNE. They sponsor a Little League ball team. Have provided a children’s playground. The construction of bus shelters for the comfort of school children. Bicycle safety programs and Halloween parties are annual events. The Lions are responsible for the re-activation of community day which is now known as Miss Pitt Meadows Day. The collection of eyeglasses for the needy of India – annual contribution to the CARE program and they conduct a local campaign for the Crippled children’s Fund. Wherever there is a genuine need – the Lions are always available to provide the necessary assistance. The Lions Den on Harris Road has provided a most comfortable meeting place for various community organizations. It was constructed in 1957-58. The Lions are proud of their Den – we hope the residents are proud of their Lions, who, this month have just completed a mammoth community undertaking – the construction of the quarter-mile Centennial track at the secondary school, officially opened by the Minister of Education the Hon. Leslie Peterson on October 15th, 1966.” Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion. We are very thankful at the Museum for the Lions since we have over the years been the recipients of their service, thank you Lions!<\/p>","SEO_LINK":"lions-club-hat-and-crest","VIDEO_LINK":"","SOUNDCLOUD_LINK":"","IMG1":"1718919766_main_lions-club-hat-and-crest_1.jpg","IMG2":"1718919767_main_lions-club-hat-and-crest_2.jpg","IMG3":"","IMG4":"","IMG5":"","IMG6":"","IMG7":"","IMG1_THUMB":"1718919766_thumb_lions-club-hat-and-crest_1.jpg","IMG2_THUMB":"1718919767_thumb_lions-club-hat-and-crest_2.jpg","IMG3_THUMB":"","IMG4_THUMB":"","IMG5_THUMB":"","IMG6_THUMB":"","IMG7_THUMB":""}X
Lions Club Hat and Crest
This artifact is a Hat and crest from the Pitt Meadows Lions club. These items both belonged to Ida Schlick, a local businesswoman and a charter member of the Pitt Meadows Lions and the first female President of a Lions club (according to the donor – her son).
Edith McDermott wrote this about the Lions Club in “Historical Story of Pitt Meadows” (1967)
“The only service club in Pitt Meadows was formed in May of 1951. The charter president and secretary of this club were Charles Armstrong and Gene Bennett. The Lions proper name is “The International Association of Lions Clubs”. It is the largest service organization in the free world, with over 800,000 members. The Lions believe in developing projects and activities geared to the needs of their community; in broad participation in an international programme of brotherhood and fellowship, based upon service wherever the need exists. The work of the Pitt Meadows Lions since their inception is varied. They raised $1,500 to give a local resident specialized medical treatment. Constructed a chicken house for a resident who was unable to do any physical work. The renovation of a number of homes for those who were in financial distress. Construction of bridges across drainage ditches to provide access to homes of needy residents. For many years the Lions sponsored buses to transport school children to the PNE. They sponsor a Little League ball team. Have provided a children’s playground. The construction of bus shelters for the comfort of school children. Bicycle safety programs and Halloween parties are annual events. The Lions are responsible for the re-activation of community day which is now known as Miss Pitt Meadows Day. The collection of eyeglasses for the needy of India – annual contribution to the CARE program and they conduct a local campaign for the Crippled children’s Fund. Wherever there is a genuine need – the Lions are always available to provide the necessary assistance. The Lions Den on Harris Road has provided a most comfortable meeting place for various community organizations. It was constructed in 1957-58. The Lions are proud of their Den – we hope the residents are proud of their Lions, who, this month have just completed a mammoth community undertaking – the construction of the quarter-mile Centennial track at the secondary school, officially opened by the Minister of Education the Hon. Leslie Peterson on October 15th, 1966.” Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion. We are very thankful at the Museum for the Lions since we have over the years been the recipients of their service, thank you Lions!
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Latitude: 49.2292902606883
Longitude: -122.68980302090
Direct Link: https://www.pittmeadowsmuseum.com/locations/lions-club-hat-and-crest
