July, 2023
The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club is proud to continue as a community resource. We continue to donate to numerous charitable organizations. In addition, we can assist groups or individuals who may require a helping hand with financial needs. For confidential inquiries please feel free to contact us anytime.
Email: tbblioninfo@gmail.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/tbblions/com
Website: www.tbblions.com
Twitter: @tbblions
OUR CLUB MEMBERS SINCERELY THANK:
DELTA’S HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND FRONT LINE WORKERS
We continue to donate to citizens in need and numerous charitable organizations, who may require a helping hand with financial necessities.
Our donations in 2022-2023 include:
South Delta Food Bank
Tunnel Town Curling Club
Christmas Hamper Program
KinVillage
Legion Poppy fund
Delta Meals on Wheels
The Community Fund of Faith
Delta Hospital Auxiliary
Moutainview Manor Mobile Lift
South Delta Stroke Recovery
Deltassist
Delta Hospital Foundation
The SDSS Bursary Program
SDSS Football
Serving the communities of Tsawwassen and ladner, BC and Point Roberts, Washington since 1968
The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club support the communities of Tsawwassen and Ladner, BC and Point Roberts, Washington, through programs to community groups, children and seniors. Requests for assistance are submitted to the club and thoroughly reviewed by the Finance Committee. We also provide an annual bursary to South Delta Senior Secondary for a non - academic student.
Our funds are raised through several ongoing programs that include the Car Lot at Tsawwassen Center Mall every Sunday, a plant sale at Sunnyside Nursery near the end of April, Tsawwassen Sun Festival in August, Christmas Tree Chipping at South Delta Recreation Center in January and a grant from the Provincial Gov't through the Gaming Commission.
Annually, we host a Canada Day celebration at Diefenbaker Park, Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast at the Red Barn in the Southlands and a Pancake Breakfast prior to the Sun Festival Parade on the first Monday in August.
Meeting Place and Times:
General Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, September through June at Cammidge House, Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay Regional Park, Delta BC
Board of Directors Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month following the General meeting, August through June at Cammidge House, Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay Regional Park, Delta BC
Where the meeting dates fall on a holiday, the meeting will be held on the Tuesday.
Directions: take Hwy 17A towards the BC Ferry Terminal at Tsawwassen, turn left at the light (just after the curve in the road) onto 56th St. Continue south on 56th until 12th Ave (shopping center), turn left and follow 12th Avenue past Beach Grove Golf Course (on your right) for another half mile. Watch for signs directing you to turn left into park. Follow roadway to Cammidge House.
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Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 18165
1215C 56 St.
Delta BC V2L 2M4
Membership
If you are interested in finding out more information about our Club and joining us for an introductory meeting, please contact the Membership Chairman, Kim Carswell
Why should I become a Lion?
As a Lion member, you can:
- make a difference everyday in your community
- provide support locally or reach out internationally
- grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs, community events and service projects.
- have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues
- develop relationships with both local and international community business leaders
"We have great fun, whether we are meeting or working on a project. There is always lots of laughter! We have a great mix of Lions, male and female, young and old, that reflects our community and who are interested in giving back, especially if it benefits children and seniors." Lion Steve Scott, Past President
About the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club
As told by Charter Member, Lion Ernest Stacey:
"A few guys were getting together in the old Pillars Inn back in March 1968 to discuss the formation of a new Lions Club for Tsawwassen. Two members of the Ladner Lions provided the needed guidance. It was their desire to include Point Roberts and were fortunate to make the acquaintance of one, Bert Gladu. Bert owned Ben's grocery store at the Point and proved to be a valuable asset for the club. Bert is also a charter member. Soon after the charter of the new club, the name was changed to the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club.
One of the first projects was building a school playground under the guidance of Lion Bob McLaren. To raise money for this project, some recently felled trees were cut and split for firewood and then sold to the community. Other early projects included wooden bus shelters and providing a wheelchair for an individual crippled in a swimming accident. The club was especially proud of the donation they were able to give to the building of the new Delta Hospital. To foster a good relationship with the local business community, the meeting place was changed from year to year and included, The Pillars, Mario’s, Best Western Hotel and the Cannery in Point Roberts."
Chartered June 8, 1968
Sponsored by Ladner Lions
20 Charter Members
President – Ernest Bianco
Secretary – John Kewley
Treasurer – Albert Gladu
Vice Presidents – Curt Wright, Dave Waterman, Garry Viner
Two Year Directors – Wes Burt, Bert DeTemple
One Year Directors – Walter Gilbert, Art Smith
Tail Twister – Peter Nordin
Lion Tamer – Bob Mclaren
Alex Burns, Carl Julius, Jack Mason, Bill Olsen
Ernest Stacey, Laugi Thostenson, Gordon Phillips, Duncan Henderson
Serving the Communities of:
Tsawwassen Boundary Bay, Ladner and Point Roberts, Washington.
Little Known Fact:
One of only 2 clubs worldwide to serve communities in 2 Countries.