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Help Sponsor a Special Olympian
Help Sponsor a Special Olympian
For the 2021 - 2022 year the District 35-O and the Ocoee Lions Club are sponsor the Special Olympics and it's athletes as they come to Orlando for the National Special Olympics event. It costs $2,000 per athletes to get their uniforms, equipment, etc. to participate. We at the Ocoee Lions Club are working to sponsor at least 1 athlete. If you would like to be part of Team Ocoee Lions Club Special Olympics you can go to this link and make a donation. Any amount is appreciated.
It is really easy. Just go to the following page:
2021- 2022 Lions Club: Search for a Participant or Team - Special Olympics Florida
In the search field put: Ocoee Lions Club then press the Search button.
Then click the Donate Button.
We appreciate the help and your generosity.
Passing of Lion Mike McEvers
Passing of Lion Mike McEvers
Lion Mike McEvers’, Ocoee Lions Club, life on earth ended on July 5, 2021. He was 71 years old. He was married Carolyn for 49 and they had three daughters and several grandchildren. His family was especially important to him. His other loves were being a Lion (since 1992) and playing Santa Claus at Christmas time. He was fondly known as Santa Claus and had the long white beard to go along with it. While a Lion he held several officer and board member positions for the Ocoee Lions Club as well as being awarded the National Melvin Jones Fellowship and the Progressive Merit Awards. He was also a member of the Hearing Board for the District for many years. Lion Mike could always be counted on to help with events and to mentor new members. He will be a great loss to our club, Lionism, his friends, and his family.
A Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the Ocoee Lions Club at 4PM on Saturday, July 17th. If you plan to attend please RSVP to [email protected] before Thursday, July 15th.
Great News 2021 Asylum Dates Announced
The Ocoee Lions Club is excited to announce that the Asylum Haunted Hospital will be back for our 5th year starting on October 15th. In 2021 we will have new characters, new areas, new scares to thrill you and will be open more nights. The Asylum will be open from 7 to 10 PM ET on October 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30 and will again be offering the “No Scare” time from 7 to 7:30PM.
To learn more go the Asylum page.
2021 - 2022 Officers Announced
- President: Lion Melissa Tanner
- 1st Vice: DG Lion Steven Van Varick
- Secretary: Lion Russell Ackerman
- Treasurer: Lion Tracey Tanner
- Lion Tamer: Lion Scott Williams
- Tail Twister: Lion Diane Isaacs
- 1 Year Directors: Lion Fred Wilsen
Ocoee Lions' Secondhand Sweep
Ocoee Lions' Secondhand Sweep
The Ocoee Lions Club has launched it's 1st online fundraiser. This assortment of collectibles, antiques, kitsch and more helps fund charities near and far. Every item has been chosen with love and is looking for the perfect new home. Our loss is your gain.
To check out the items we are offering click here.
2020 Ocoee Christmas Parade
2020 Ocoee Christmas Parade
Due to Covid-19 the 2020 Ocoee Christmas Parade has been cancelled. Please check the city's website for additional information.
Asylum Haunted Hospital
Due to Covid-19 the 2020 Asylum Haunted Hospital will not be held. We apologize for any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you in 2021.
2020-2021 Officers
- President: Lion Melissa Tanner
- 1st Vice: Lion Brittania Rodney
- 2nd Vice: Lion Jim Sills
- Secretary: Lion Russell Ackerman
- Treasurer: Lion Tracey Tanner
- Lion Tamer: Lion Scott Williams
- Tail Twister: Lion Diane Isaacs
- 1 Year Directors: Lion Fred Wilsen and Lion Mike McEvers
- Membership Committee Chair: Lion Julio Ochoa
- Club Administrator: Lion Cathy Sills
2019-2020 YESTF Scholarship
2019-2020 YESTF Scholarship Winner - Ocoee High School Graduate Christine Mauvais. 182 applicants submitted with 9 scholarships awarded.
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2020 Shred to Protect
The 2nd Annual Shred to Protect event on March 14th was a huge success. Over 70 people dropped off their paper products for shredding.
We would like to thank the Ocoee Police Department, The Ocoee Rotary Club and The Ocoee Woman’s Club for teaming with us for this event. We would also like to thank our sponsors, as we could not host the event without you: Health Central - Orlando Health (Premier Sponsor), Ocoee Cafe (Silver Sponsor), Jo Barsh-State Farm Insurance Agent (Gold Sponsor), Orange County Pottys (Silver Sponsor), and Shannon Till-State Farm Insurance Agent (Gold Sponsor).
Keep your eye out for the 3rd annual event in early 2021.
Announcement: The 15th Annual Golf Tournament has been postponed. New date to be determined.
The Ocoee Lions Club 15th Annual Golf Tournament at Forest Lake Golf Course, 10521 Clarcona-Ocoee Road, is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020 with 8:15AM Shot Gun Start. Registration begins at 7AM.
We invite you and your friends to play and company to participate as a hole sponsor. A hole sponsorship would pay for an eye examination and a pair of glasses for an Ocoee area child or adult in need or help pay for a hearing aid. Remember, your contributions are tax deductible under 501(c)(3) guidelines.
Fees are $80 per person, or $300 per foursome, which includes greens fee, cart and lunch. Hole sponsorships are $150. Beverages available on the course. Lunch and prize giveaway afterwards.
To register or to get more information, contact Cathy Sills at 407-810-0290, [email protected], [email protected], or online form.
Click here to learn more or register.
Caps for Benches Project
December 9, 2019 - OrangeObserver.com - Ocoee Elementary, Lions Club collect caps for friendship bench
Donating Trees for the Holidays
On Sunday, December 9th, the Ocoee Lions Club had the privilege of assisting six (6) families in the Ocoee area with getting a Christmas Tree and the trimmings (ornaments and lights) to hopefully make their Christmas Holiday a little brighter. The Ocoee Lions Club worked with Anthony Hodge, Finding the Lost Sheep Ministry, to identify the families. It was such an honor to meet and work with Anthony and his team. We would like to thank Walmart for the donation of the trees and Anthony for the assistance with locating and coordinating with the families.
The Finding the Lost Sheep Ministries has facilities in both Ocoee and Winter Garden. You can learn more about them at www.findingthelostsheep.com. They are currently collecting toys for their Annual Christmas Outreach program. You can contact them at 407-614-5942 to see how you might be able to assist them with this program.
2019 Ocoee Parade Grand Marshal
2019 Ocoee Parade Grand Marshal - Dr. Jeffrey Redding
Jeffery Redding, Director of Choral Activities at West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida, has led his choirs in performances at state, regional, and national conventions of the American Choral Directors' Association (ACDA). West Orange choirs have earned first place awards at Heritage Festivals of Gold in California, Chicago, New York and at the Festival of Spirituals in Washington D.C. While participating in the International Music Festival in Verona, Italy, West Orange received the Gold Award for best choir, with Dr. Redding honored as top director.
Nationally, Dr. Redding is in demand as a guest conductor and clinician. He has conducted the ACDA National High School Honor Choir, the Central Division ACDA Honor Choir, and the North Central Division ACDA Honor Choir, the Eastern Division ACDA Honor Choir and All-State and Honor choirs in approximately thirty-eight states. In 2014, Dr. Redding was the only American adjudicator at the International Choral Festival, Verona, Italy. Additionally, he conducted at the TAISM Festival of Choirs in Muscat, Oman. He was the Artistic Director for Limerick Sings International Choral Festival in Limerick, Ireland in 2018. In the coming months, he will be conducting the Honors Young Adults Choir, at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. He will also be conducting the Alaska All-State Treble Choir, and will hold the position of Artistic Director for Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary in Vienna, Austria.
Previously Director of Choral Activities at West Virginia University (WVU), Dr. Redding has been featured as guest conductor at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Kennedy Center, and Orchestra Hall on numerous occasions. He was also honored to give the prestigious TEDx Talk. He is also one of the conductors for Disney's Candlelight Processional at Epcot.
Recognized for his achievements and service in the profession, Dr. Redding was awarded the R. Wayne Hugoboom Distinguished Service Award for dedicated service, leadership, and excellence by the Florida Chapter of ACDA. In 2019, Dr. Redding was honored with the Grammy Award for Music Education.
Dr. Redding is founder and Artistic Director of the Garden Community Choir and Voci del Cuore (Voices of the Heart) in Winter Garden, Florida, and is the Executive & Artistic Director of the Orlando Choral Society, founded this year. He also serves as the Director of Worship Arts for the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. Formerly with the Moses Hogan Singers, he remains active as a singer in the professional male singing group, "Brethren." The Jeffery Redding Passion and Purpose Choral Series is a compilation of new choral music by various composers, published by Colla Voce Music, Inc.
Dr. Redding holds a Ph.D. in Choral Conducting/Music Education and a Master of Music Education, both from the Florida State University, and a B.S. in Music Education from Florida A&M University. He is a member of ACDA, NAfME, FVA, NATS, and Chorus America. He has served his profession in numerous capacities, as District 8 Chair for the Florida Vocal Association (FVA), as State R&R Chair for Ethnic Music/Multicultural Affairs, R&R Chair for Youth/Student Activities, and High School Mixed Honor Choir co-chair for Florida ACDA, and as R&R Chair for Community Choirs for Southern Division ACDA. Currently, he is R&R Lifelong Coordinator (Community, Music and Worship) for Florida ACDA.
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Ocoee Christmas Parade on 12/7 at 10AM
On Saturday, December 7th the Ocoee Lions Club will host the Ocoee Christmas Parade. The parade starts at 10AM and the route is included in the map to the left.
If you wish to enter just click on the Christmas Parade Registration Form link and fill out the form. There is not an entry fee to enter but there is a request of a donation of a NEW toy (or monetary equivalent) to support the Holiday Toys for Kids in Need toy drive that is being hosted by the Ocoee Policy Department.
This year our Grand Marshal for the parade will be Dr. Jeffrey Redding, Choir Director, with West Orange High School. We are honored that Dr. Redding could participate.
We will have Santa on his sleigh throwing candy to the kids. Also there are many floats, bands, and marchers that will be impressive.
We hope to see you on the 7th.
2020 for 20/20 Project
The Orange Observer ran an article yesterday about the 2020 for 20/20 Project we are working on with the Orange County Public Schools. The project has 6 high schools (Windermere, West Orange, Ocoee, Apopka, East River and Timber Creek) and 1 elementary school (Washington Shores) collecting eyeglasses, readers, and sunglasses (both prescription and regular). We are very proud of this project and can't wait to see how many pieces of eyewear is collected for reuse for those in need.
If you have any unused/unneeded eyewear lying around, please gather them up for donation. If you have/know a student at one of those schools, you can send them items in with them. Or you can drop them off at our clubhouse, 108 Taylor St, or the Ocoee Walmart Supercenter.
Thank you,
President Lion Melissa Tanner
Ocoee Lions Club
Article: https://www.orangeobserver.com/article/local-class-of-2020-aims-to-collect-donate-2-020-eyeglasses
We had a great 2019 Season and Thank you!
Hi all!
We have officially finished with the 2019 Haunt Season for the Asylum Haunted House by the Ocoee Lions Club. This has been our most successful year for the haunt. We owe that success to many people/businesses.
First, we’d like to thank you, the patrons, for coming to the event and providing your support. We hope you enjoyed it the haunt this year and that you’ll come back in 2020. The entry fee you paid will help many in the community get the eye, hearing, and diabetic medical assistance they need.
Next, we would like to thank all the businesses and community professionals that donated to our cause such as:
- Bray Ace Hardware
- Cariera’s Fresh Italian
- Franco’s Pizza
- Fun Faces Balloon Creations
- Kimberly Holland
- Sean O’Neil
- Omega Knives
- Oriental Trading Company
- Sweet Chicks Concessions
- Toll Road Brewery
- Walmart Super Center in Ocoee
We could not have been as successful as this without your generous donations.
Next, we’d like to thank all of the actors and staff that donated their time and energy to make the haunt a success. They spent many tireless hours prepping and executing their roles / positions and it showed. Over the time we have become a family. We could not have asked for a better group of people.
Finally, we’d like to thank all of the Ocoee, Ormand by the Sea, and Lake Alfred Lions Club members that provided the man power for the house to be built and for support on event nights. It is such an honor to be part of such a great organization.
While the 2019 season is over we have started planning the 2020 season. We hope to see you next year.
Best Regards,
Ocoee Lions Club Haunted House Committee
2019 Turkey Shoots
Due to circumstances beyond our control we will not be hosting Turkey Shoots in 2019. We appreciate your support and apologize for this. Keep an eye out for 2020 dates.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Donaters
The following businesses have sponsored and/or have donated to the 2019 Asylum Haunted Hospital.
Gold Sponsors:
- Franco’s Pizza - http://www.francospizzeriaocoee.com/
- Toll Road Brewery – https://www.facebook.com/tollroadbrewing/
- Omega Knives - https://www.facebook.com/OmegaKnives/
Food Donations:
- Cariera’s Italian - https://carierasfreshitalian.com/
- Walmart Ocoee Supercenter - https://www.walmart.com/store/942/ocoee-fl/details
- Lion Diane Issacs
Costumes and Haunts Supplies:
- Oriental Trading - https://www.orientaltrading.com/
- Bray Hardware - https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/08554
On Site Vendor that provided donations:
- Sweet Chicks Concession – https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Chicks-Concessions-511988135621806/
- Fun Faces Balloon Creations
Nominated for 2018 Attraction of the Year
The Asylum Haunted Hospital was nominated for 2018 Attraction of the Year by Floridahauntedhouse.com. We are so very excited to receive this nomination. Come out in 2019 to see what the fuss is about.
To learn more go to: https://www.floridahauntedhouses.com/halloween/the-asylum-presented-by-ocoee-lions-club-fl.html.
Officer Installation and New Member Induction
Ocoee Lions Club (L to R): 1st Row: Lions Rosemary Wilsen, Diane Isaacs, Melissa Tanner, Julio Ochoa, and Mike McEvers; 2nd Row: Lions Jim Sills, Cathy Sills, Tracey Tanner, and Brittania Rodney; 3rd Row: Lions Fred Wilsen, Jeremiah Bradford, Scott William, and Steve Van Varick
On June 10th the Ocoee Lions Club hosted the 2019-2020 Officer Installation and New Member Induction ceremony. District Governor Elect Greg Evans conducted the ceremony. It was a Train Theme.
The following officers will be sworn in on Monday, June 10th:
- President: Lion Melissa Tanner
- 1st Vice: Lion Brittania Rodney
- 2nd Vice: Lion Jim Sills
- Treasure/Financial Secretary: Lion Tracey Tanner
- Recording Secretary: Lion Rosemary Wilsen
- Administrative Secretary: Lion Kimberly Huffman (pending)
- Club Administrator: Lion Cathy Sills
- Membership Chair: Lion Kimberly Huffman (Pending)
- Marketing Communications Chair: Lion Melissa Tanner
- Lion Tamer: Lion Scott Williams
- Tail Twister: Lion Diane Isaacs
- 1 year directors: Lions Cathy Sills, Mike McEvers, and Steven Van Varick (Past President)
The following New Members were Inducted:
- Lion Jeremiah Bradford
The following awards were presented by Outgoing President Lion Steven Van Varick:
- Lion Mike McEvers - Lion Star Award
- Lion Rosemary Wilsen - Secretary Award
- Lion Fred Wilsen - Rainbow Award
- Lions Cathy and Jim Sills - Hardwork Awards
- Lion Diane Isaacs - Lion of the Year Award
- Lion Tracey Tanner - Master of Coin and President's Award
- Lion Melissa Tanner - Anchor Award (Pin)
- Lions Scott Williams and Steven Van Varick - 10-year Wing Pin
- Lion Diane Isaacs - New Member Pin
In additional we want to thank the officers from 2018-2019 and let you know we appreciate all of the work you do and have done.
Roaring Jeep and Truck Show
The 2019 Roaring Jeep and Truck Show is a wrap. The event was a huge success and we raised money for local charities. We had 37 Jeeps and 5 Trucks that entered the event. The following items were raffled off: Gift Certificates to Jeeper’s Den, Tire Rotation and Alignment from Crawford’s Tire, Recovery Straps, Tow Rope Set, and Bumper Jack from 4 Wheel Parts, and Shamrock Glassware/Golf Towel from the Ocoee Lions Club.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors and donators: Orlando Dodge, Design-X Restyling, 4 Wheel Parts, Crawford’s Tire Services, Jeeper’s Den and Truck Accessories, Pirate Life Jeep Krewe, Chris Darden, and Johnson’s Wrecker Services. We would like to thank all of the vendors: Mission 22, Legendary 1941, Design X Technology, Rim Squad, Orlando Dodge, Pirate Life Jeep Krewe, Not Normal Graphics, Ocoee Taco Company, The Pretzel Spot, Sweet Chicks Concession, Fun Faces Balloon Creations, 103.1 The Wolf and our DJ Mix on Wheels. We would also like to thank the West Orange Observer for supplying photographer Tim Freed to take photos of the event. Lastly, we would like to thank the community for coming out to support the event.
The following are the Award Winners:
- Most Original/Stock Jeep – Sharin Faniel (#35)
- Most Classic Jeep – Chris Darden (#25)
- Best Non-Wrangler Jeep – Jamie Schelin (#6)
- Most Creative/Graphics Jeep – Enrique Blanco (#23)
- Dirtiest Jeep – Joseph Roberts (#22)
- Biggest Jeep – Martin Pineda (#27)
- Best Overall Jeep – Kermit Gonzalez (#19)
- Most Classic Truck – Jim Sills (#5)
- Best Luxury Truck – Candy Dwyer (#1)
- Most Creative/Graphics Truck – Tommy Orndorf (#2)
- Biggest Truck – Karina McAllister (#3)
- Best Overall Truck – Karina McAllister (#4)
The following are the raffle winners:
- $50 Gift Certificate to Jeeper’s Den – Janice Shewan and Amy Rojas
- Tire Rotation and Alignment from Crawford’s Tire – Bo McEvers
- Recovery Straps from 4 Wheel Parts – Brian Finger and Karina Pereira
- Tow Rope Set from 4 Wheel Parts - Brian Finger
- Bumper Jack from 4 Wheel Parts – Travis Watters
- Shamrock Glassware/Golf Towel from the Ocoee Lions Club – Patrick Shewan
We will start planning the 2020 show soon. So keep an eye out on our website and/or Facebook.
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