Last Update: June 13, 2013
Take Some Time…Come to a
Meeting….Enjoy a Meal and a Brief Program
The
Culver Lions Club – Founded in May 1943
Celebrating
our 70th Anniversary in 2013
The Culver Lions Club is one of the most active Lions
Clubs in Indiana. One Hundred (100) members strong and growing, we actively
embrace the Lions Club creed……
“WE SERVE”
In honor
of the 70th Anniversary of the Culver Lions Club, the entire
club has been named “Grand Marshall” for this summer’s Culver Lake Festival
Parade.
Membership in the Culver Lions
provides you the opportunity to get involved in community projects of all
types, to meet and get to know your neighbors, enjoy good food, a laugh or
two, and through hard work and sharing, a strong sense of being a part of
the beautiful, unique community that is Culver.
While the Culver Lions
actively supports Lions International programs like the Eye Bank, Leader
Dog, and Cancer Control programs; we take a very pro-active stance in local
affairs through our work with Culver Community Schools, Park programs, and
other civic organizations like the Culver Kiwanis. The Culver Lions
provide both funds and volunteer hours to many area charities, school, and
civic programs.
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Upcoming Program Schedule
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June 1
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“White
Cane Day”
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June 12
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Meeting 6:30PM
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June 26
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Meeting 6:30PM
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“Installation
of Officers”
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July 27
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“Corn
Roast”
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July 10
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Meeting 6:30PM
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July 24
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Meeting 6:30PM
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August 2
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“White
Cane Day”
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August 9
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5:30PM-8:00PM
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“Triathlon
Spaghetti Dinner” – sponsored by the Culver Lions at the Depot
$8.00 per person / Children 12 &
under $5.00
Serving Pasta Sauce with or without meat
Bread sticks &/or garlic bread
Salad
Sheet Cakes
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August 10
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“Culver
Triathlon Event” – http://culver.org/triathlon2013
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For
additional meeting dates, programs and special events click on Program Schedule
The Culver Lions Club
meetings are held at the historic Vandalia Railroad Depot on the shores of
Lake Maxinkuckee in the Culver Town Park. Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of each month.
Meetings begin promptly at 6:30PM, with dinner and a brief
program. Programs start at
approximately 7:00PM and last about 30 minutes.
Guests and visitors are
always welcome at our meetings! There is no charge if you wish to join
us for the evening’s program – just come on down! The program starts around 7:00p.m. Meetings begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. with
a meal unless otherwise noted. If
you wish to join us for the evening meal there will be a charge of $8.00
payable at the door.
Anyone
wishing to join us for the meal please call Dan at 842-3478 for a
reservation, no later than the Saturday evening prior to the meeting you
wish to attend. Thanks…
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Major
Fund Raising Events – Fun for All!
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Our annual Lions Corn
Roast is legendary – join us in July for the best local sweet corn
you’ve ever tasted! Burgers, soft ice cream, and cotton candy complete
the evening’s fare! Bring the kids and come by early to help shuck
that HUGE pile of corn we get each year!
Stop by our bi-annual Flea
Market & Breakfast events! Spring and Fall, you’ll love
browsing for that special find and when you need a break from looking –
come inside the Depot and enjoy a wide selection of fantastic homemade
baked goods for sale and our famous sausage & biscuits or pancakes
& sausage breakfasts!
The Culver Lions lovingly
restored this historic building several years ago through energetic fund
raising, valuable support from the community at large, financial assistance
from the Marshall County Community Foundation and other philanthropic
organizations, and countless volunteer labor hours. As leaseholder,
the club is the sole caretaker of this historic building and works to
maintain the structure’s historical significance. It is listed in
Indiana’s Historic Sites Registry and has received The Historical Landmark
Award from Marshall County Historical Society.
For wonderful historical
photos and writings about the depot you can visit the Culver/Union Township
Library’s website at www.culver.lib.in.us.
Along with being the home
of the Culver Lions’ regular meetings and our special fund raising events,
the Culver Lions offers the free use of the building for various civic and
charity events as a community service. The building, which includes a
full service, commercial style kitchen, is also available to the general
public to rent for special events such as weddings, reunions, and
graduation events. The facility is smoke free and alcohol free.