Sandpoint Lions Club Receives Honors

“They are truly the ‘elves’ working behind the scenes responsible for the purchasing, wrapping, and distribution of all the gifts and food boxes that are donated to help make Christmas a little brighter for the less fortunate in our community,” said Chamber Ambassador Andrea Marcih from Horizon Credit Union when presenting the Business of the Month award to the Sandpoint Lions Club at the Chamber’s monthly Power Luncheon.

As a “working club” with the motto “We Serve,” the club is part of Lions Clubs International, an organization with over 1.29 million members worldwide. The club meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm at the “Lions Den,” located at 609 South Ella Avenue, to plan their many services and events.

Known for their Toys for Tots Drive, especially during the Christmas season, this is one of many services the Sandpoint Lions Club provides to support the Greater Sandpoint community. They display and maintain US flags at participating business locations and during holidays, collect used eye glasses and hearing aids to refurbish and make available, and provide college scholarships for Sandpoint High School graduates.

Additionally, the club organizes the annual Easter Egg hunt and 4th of July Parade, two major community events for both locals and visitors.

“They are appreciated for their support and dedication to the Sandpoint community and the many worthwhile causes they provide; therefore, the time is right to honor them, and December seems to be the perfect month to do so given their extra efforts put forth during one of the busiest times of year,” Marich added.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor the Sandpoint Lions Club and encourages the community to participate this season in the annual Toys for Tots Drive to support local families. New and unwrapped toys can be donated at drop boxes at a number of businesses around town.

For more information about the Sandpoint Lions Club, visit www.SandpointLionsClub.org or call (208) 263-4118.

Photo Caption: Pictured on left are John Hunt and Nancy Lewis from Sandpoint Lions Club accepting the Business of the Month award from Chamber Ambassador Andrea Marich from Horizon Credit Union.