What we do for Others Remains Immortal

BY LION LARRY TESTA, PRESIDENT, WISCONSIN LIONS FOUNDATION

My article in the last issue addressed making New Year resolutions and I suggested one of them be to become more knowledgeable about what your Wisconsin Lions Foundation has to offer to you, your club, your community and the State. My hope is that some of you took that suggestion to heart and have checked out our website to see all of the information/resources that are available.

Another great way to learn about your Foundation and the five statewide projects we administer is to visit us. Our Staff is looking forward to welcoming guests to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Inc. throughout 2023. We have multiple options available to fit your needs.

Visitor Days will be held on Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00 pm throughout the summer… June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2. Anyone can attend but spots must be reserved in advance. There is a limit of 25 spaces per week and they are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Visitor Days include a walking tour of the Camp, tour of the Wisconsin Lions Foundation building and Eyeglass Recycling Center, a wagon ride around Lions Lake on the newly finished wagon trail, and a visit to Trading Post for all your Wisconsin Lions Camp merchandise needs.

Lions Clubs who would like their entire club to visit our facility but cannot make the scheduled Visitor Days have the opportunity to schedule a private event at Camp throughout the summer. Summer Lions Club visits include an abbreviated walking tour, opportunity for a wagon ride around Lions Lake based on availability, and a visit to Trading Post for an opportunity to purchase Lions Camp merchandise. Lions Clubs are also able to hold their meetings in the Rec Shelter or Board Room and have access to grills to hold a cookout for their members. Available dates for 2023 are Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from June 6th through August 3rd between the hours of 9:00 am – 8:00 pm.

Lions Clubs are also able to schedule a private event at Camp outside of the summer, based on availability. These visits include a walking tour, wagon ride around Lions Lake (seasonal) and a visit to the Trading Post. Lions

Clubs are welcome to hold their meetings in the Rec Shelter (seasonal) or Board Room and have access to grills to have a cookout for their members. Due to the facility being rented by private groups throughout the year, Lions Clubs must reserve their event in advance.

Weekday events are preferred but weekend events will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There are many opportunities and options for you to visit us at Lions Camp. The only thing we ask is that you call in advance and reserve your time, regardless of which option you would like. Please contact Phillip Potter, Hospitality Director, (715) 677-4969 ext. 316 or phillip.potter@wisconsinlionscamp.com

I can still remember the first time I visited Camp. It was on Sunday, Father’s Day, 2001. My wife and I were on a school bus with 12 campers. They had all been to Camp before and when they saw the picture of the Lion for the turnoff to Camp, the excitement in the bus was contagious. To this day, I can close my eyes and still hear their shouts of joy!

“When you meet someone for the first time, that’s not the whole book. That’s just the first page.” -Brady Armstrong - Plan a trip to Camp and start your new book!