Cedar Key Lions Club

Free Movies in Beachfront Cedar Key City Park!🦈
Friday July 3, at 8:30 PM.
The Lions will be collecting used eyeglasses and cell phones to support our vision and hearing programs. If you have any around the house, bring em in!

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from Florida Lions District 35-L! 🇺🇸

Today, we proudly honor the American flag — a symbol of freedom, unity, service, and the values that bring us together as a nation.

As Lions, we are reminded that service to others strengthens our communities and reflects the spirit of our country. On this Flag Day, let us take a moment to appreciate the sacrifices made by those who have protected our freedoms and to renew our commitment to serving others.

May Old Glory continue to inspire us to lead with compassion, volunteer with purpose, and make a difference wherever we serve.

❤️🤍💙 Happy Flag Day! 💙🤍❤️

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🍎📚 Teacher Appreciation Week 📚🍎

The Florida Lions District 35-L proudly recognizes the incredible teachers who shape our communities every single day.

From inspiring young minds to guiding future leaders, teachers are the foundation of a brighter tomorrow. Their dedication, patience, and passion make a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.

💙 This week, we say THANK YOU to all educators for the difference you make in the lives of so many.

If you know a teacher, take a moment to:
👏 Say thank you
🍎 Share your appreciation
💌 Let them know they matter

Together, through service and gratitude, we continue to strengthen our communities.

👉 Like, Follow, Share, and Tag a Teacher who made a difference!

What a wonderful Lenten Food Drive and demonstration of neighbors helping neighbors. Thank you all!

At an induction ceremony held at the Island Hotel and restaurant, the Cedar Key Lions and George Niles, District 35L Vice Governor, presented the Lions International Melvin Jones Humanitarian Fellowship Award to Lions Donna Bushnell and Greg Martin .

Lion Donna has been a Lion since 2017, She has sponsored two members and was the 2nd Vice President for 5 years, and will now be serving on the board for her second year.
Donna was the club’s Chairperson for the KidSight Program getting members retrained and reorganized after a 4-year hiatus from doing the program. With Donna’s efforts and organizational skills the Cedar Key club screened over 180 children in 2024/25 year in the Three Counties that it supports .
President Robert Belair says of Donna, “She is always the first one to sign up for supporting our events, and to bring us ideas on ways to help our community when there is a sudden need. Last year Lion Donna championed a club drive that provided infant formula that was in short supply to our local community, as well as being a Christmas angel, by leading the toy drive for the Head Start Organization, when budget cuts caused a shortfall in their program, thus ensuring, no child goes without a present on Christmas.”

Lion Greg has been a Member since 2021 and is the current club Secretary. Club President Lion Robert Belair on presenting the Humanitarian Services award, “ We thank Greg, who, working with our club treasurer, got our club designated as a 501(c)3 this year allowing us to enlist more partners in helping us through funding or service programs that were not available to us before.”
Belair continued, “Lion Greg and his wife, Lion Nancy are champions of our Tri-County Outreach Program, traveling throughout the area to food banks promoting our vision program, as well as partnering with other nonprofit organizations to better align our efforts with the need of the community. Lion Greg has also taken on the task of writing grant request and headed up the Lent food drive utilizing drop boxes and Saturday morning donation table in Cedar Key.”

We've been busy! Just days after organizing the Food and Music in the Park for the weekend Arts Festival, Cedar Key Lions inducted 6 new members, the incoming Board of Directors and awarded two members the Lions International Foundation Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award.

New Members, left to right: Johnny Polasik (not present Stephanie Polasik) - Owners of Pelican Vacation Homes, Laura Gregory - Operating Manager of Low Key Tiki Bar, Molly Salkaln, Laurie Adams and Bud Adams - The Island Hotel.

Incoming Board of Directors: President - Robert Belair, Community Outreach - Greg Martin, Secretary - Heather Lang, 1st Vice President - BJ O’Brien, 3rd Vice President - Dave Schiess, Board Member - Donna Bushnell, 2nd Vice President - Bob Piscura, Media Relations - Rory Brennan, Treasurer - Faye Sanders, Board Member - Susan Rosenthal

See Awards presentation in separate post.

It's Sunday morning and glorious weather for a drive to Cedar Key for the annual Fine Arts festival and lunch with food and music in the beach front park! Stop by the Lions food booth for incredible Bratwurst and Tony's Cedar Key Clam Chowder!😋

Cedar Key Arts Festival Tour Bus Co. Drivers:
Bus route within Cedar Key information.

The Blood Donation bus will be at the Cedar Key City Park during the April 11-12 Arts Festival. Roll up your sleeve and help if you can!

🌸 Hello Spring! 🌸

The first day of spring is a reminder that new beginnings are always possible. Just as flowers begin to bloom and the days grow brighter, Lions across Florida District 35-L continue to bring hope, service, and positive change to our communities.

From supporting vision programs and community projects to helping those in need, our Lions are always planting seeds of kindness that grow into lasting impact.

Here’s to a season of growth, renewal, and service! 🌱

💙 Thank you to all the Lions who continue to make a difference every day.