March 16-17, 2024 - Dandelion Days -
The weather was about the best we could have hoped for both days - sunny and perfect temps! Big crowds and everyone had a great time! There was a line at the kids carnival all day for the rides and the bands in the beer garden were great. Thank you to all the vendors and everyone who came to enjoy the event. Thank you also to those who worked so tirelessly to make this a great event.
February 13, 2024 - Jackson Lions Club Level Student Speaker Contest
The contest was held in the Creekside Banquet Room at Mel & Fayes Diner. The three judges were Erica Ronquillo, Jay Finnecy, and Victoria Fernandez. The competing students from left to right were Bud Flint (winner), Chloe Page (last year’s winner and made it all the way to the area contest) and Catie Strieff.
December 20, 2023 - About 85 members of the Jackson Lions Club held their annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December 20, at Teresa's Restaurant in Jackson. The group enjoyed a wonderful meal and spent time visiting each other. The luncheon also featured a visit by Santa Claus who handed out gifts to the children who attended. Lion Dave did a great job organizing the event!
September 7, 2023 Jackson Lions Club President Drew Stidger and Jackson Lions Club Membership Chairman Mike Bohl inducted five new members into the Jackson Lions Club during the Annual Presidents BBQ. Welcome Lions Dave Armstrong, Mike Olivarria, Steve Oneto, Robert Bianchi and Tony Moudakis.
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October 31, 2023 our Newest Jackson Lions Club Member “Jack Lion” is introduced to the public at the Jackson Lions Club Annual Family Halloween Parade on Main Street Jackson.
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November 8, 2023 Jackson Lions Club Membership Chairman Lion Mike Bohl inducts two new members into the Jackson Lions Club during our Monthly Business Meeting. Welcome Lions Sam Begovich and Wes Neatherland.
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November 8, 2023 Lion Bob Fuller, current President of the Amador County Peace Officer’s Association presented Jackson Lions Club member, Paul Molinelli Jr. with the ACPOA “Citizen of the Year Award” during the Jackson Lions Club Monthly Business Meeting.
The ACPOA Awards Dinner was held at the American Legion Hall in Sutter Creek, on October 21st, however due to being out of the area on vacation, Lion Paul Molinelli Jr. was unable to attend the Awards Dinner to receive this prestigious award, therefore ACPOA President Lion Bob Fuller presented the award to Paul upon his return from vacation.
Congratulations to Lion Paul Molinelli Jr. on this we’ll deserved “CITIZEN OF THE YEAR” award.
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November 9, 2023 Jackson Lions Club President Drew Stidger as well as members of the Jackson Lions Club Board of Directors, present a $10,000.00 dollar check to Matt Scott Racing C/O Amador County Sheriff’s Foundation to Sheriff Gary Redman and Kevin Barnett for the Annual Christmas Toy Drive and Santa For Seniors Programs in Amador County. ************
November 9, 2023 Jackson Lions Club President Drew Stidger as well as members of the Jackson Lions Club Board of Directors, present a $500.00 dollar check In Memory of Tom Blackman to Amador County Operation Care Deputy Director Ashley Carnicello
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November 11, 2023 Past 2nd Vice District 4-A1 Governor and Past President of the Jackson Lions Club, Lion Todd Riebe, as well as Jackson Lions Club 1st Vice President, Lion David Carlson present a $1,000.00 dollar check for the Interfaith Food Bank of Amador County to District 4-A1 Governor Lion Claudia Miller, In Memory of her daughter Beverly Watkins, during the District 4-A1 meeting held in Jackson, CA November 10, 2023 through November 11, 2023.
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Jackson Lions Clubs President Drew Stidger and Club Marketing Chair Lion Doug Smallfield present a $1,500.00 dollar check to the A&A Shooters at the Amador Community Foundation #GivingTuesday event held on November 28, 2023. These proceeds go directly toward five student scholarships who sign up for the A&A Shooters Program.
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