By Lucille Bresee             The Westport Lions Club had a good attendance at their April meetings at the Sand Lake Beach House with 23 members on April 11th and 15 members and three guests on the 26th. President, Lion Jim McGlade welcomed everyone to both meetings especially the guests at the April 26th meeting, asking … More Westport Lions Club Staying Focused on Funding

  Editor, Our Westport Lions Club is going through a very difficult time right now during these difficult economic times with liability insurance and many other expenses. They are wondering how they can carry on and provide the community and visitors over the summer with free access to the beautiful beach property, with a spectacular … More Westport Lions beach property an important part of the community

By Lucille Bresee Despite the slow return of the snowbirds of the Westport Lions Club, there was a fair attendance at the March 14 meeting at the Sand Lake Beach House. After a few minutes at other venues, it was good to be back home at Sand Lake and welcome back their caterer, Jeannette Harper. … More Westport Lions Club News

Westport Lions Club representatives were in front of Westport Council Monday night, seeking any kind of assistance with the club’s Sand Lake beach property. After writing a letter to Council last month, the club was informed by Mayor Bill Thake that donating taxpayer funds to non-profit groups wasn’t something the village did. They came to … More Lions unsuccessful in funding pitch to Westport Council

By Lion Mike McIntyre For governments at all levels 2012 appears as though it is going to be the year of “a financial reality check”.  The Federal and Provincial governments are dealing with deficits that have the potential to undermine their credit ratings.  It is unfortunate but the Westport Lions Club finds itself in somewhat … More Westport Lions Club Facing Financial Reality Check

By Lucille Bresee             Curtis Brown, Easter Seals Ambassador for Leeds and Grenville area, is very proud of the success of the seventh annual, “Bowl-a-Thon” for Easter Seals Kids held on Feb. 10 and 11 in Elgin.             The Westport Lions Club fielded a team for this worthy cause and Lions John Rempel, Don Baker, … More Westport Lions take part in Bowl-a-thon for Easter Seals Kids

By Lucille Bresee             The Westport Lions Club changed the locations of their January and February meetings and gathered on the 25th at the Rideau Restaurant on Bedford Street with an excellent attendance and a very worthwhile meeting.             Some members are enjoying the summer climes of the south and possibly a few games of … More Westport Lions Club News