Notes from 11/2 Meeting

Here are some of the highlights from the meeting which 16 attended:

·         Chris Gohrband gave an update on the Boy Scout Troop we sponsor.   The boys in this troop are getting older and in fact two are now in college.  Chris’s major problem is getting new boys into the troop.

·         Upcoming Events:

o   November 16:  Club Meeting and Committee Meetings afterward. 

o   November 30:  Eyeglass Recycling

o   December 2-4:  Citrus Sale Deliveries

o   December 7:  Last Club Meeting of 2011

o   December 14:  Holiday Party.  I will be sending out an invitation shortly.  Please RSVP as soon as you can.

Reston Lions Club Tree Planting Project

Reston Lions Club Tree Planting Project - Photos by Don Atreides http://donatreides.com/

On Saturday, October 15th, RA environmental resource staff and volunteers worked along Lawyers Road. The project, an example of Right Plant, Right Place.

Each time Dominion Virginia Power does their required tree pruning for their routine maintenance we receive calls from the residents that live and drive down Lawyers Road. For safety reasons, the trees need to be reduced in size and the topping of the trees is pretty dramatic and unattractive. However, this is more than a beautification project, it’s a great example of appropriate tree species planted below a large utility line.

Choosing an appropriate planting based on space and use is a big factor in the overall health and environmental well-being of the plant. We planted species that are native trees and shrubs. The plants are approved by Dominion Virginia Power as they will not grow large enough to get into the power lines. Dominion Virginia Power is very supportive of this demonstration project. They worked with us to remove the large stand of Bamboo that was growing on this site. Bamboo is an aggressive plant that is on the list of Reston’s 8 banned plants.

We are grateful to have the help of the Reston Lions Club for this planting project. http://www.restonlions.org

Meet us at the Lake Anne Farmers Market

Come see us at the Reston Farmers Market May Through November!

 

Lake Anne Plaza, Reston, VA.

Saturdays 7:30 to Noon

Details:  We will be handing out balloons, taking membership information and raising funds to serve our community.  We will be fundraising through the sale of the following items.

Ice-cold bottled water ($1/20oz bottle)
Virginia Whitley Brand Peanuts
12 oz. cans for $6.50 (Honey Roasted, Chesapeake, Unsalted and Salted)
24 oz. cans for $11 (Honey Roasted, Chesapeake, Unsalted and Salted)
32 oz. cans for $15 (unsalted and salted only)

More info on Reston Farmers Market here.

Free Reston/Herndon Mulch Deliveries Scheduled for April 16th

 Saturday, April 16, 2011

For those who have gotten your orders sent in, delivery of your quality hardwood mulch is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th.  Thank you for your support!

Local Talent Shines in Reston Bland Contest

Antonia Isabella Stabile and Alexis Michelle Gruber

Congratulations to Alexis Michelle Gruber(Dominion High School) and Antonia Isabella Stabile(Oakton High School) for taking 1st place vocal and instrumental respectively amid stiff competition at the Reston Bland Contest held on February 8th, 2011.  The Contest featured 14 contestants from area Elementary, Middle and High Schools.  Extraordinary performances were given by all and a heart-felt thank you goes out to all the teachers, family, judges, and contestants that participated.

Julia Picchiottino Wins Local Competition In 2010 Lions International Peace Poster Contest

(Herndon, VA) – Julia Picchiottino, a 7th grade student at Herndon Middle School, took a first step toward becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Reston Lions Club.

2011 Bland Competition

The Reston Bland Contest will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the Reston Community Center Theater at the Hunter Woods Shopping Center sponsored by the Reston Lions Club.  We would appreciate you considering this Contest for your talented students. 

Lion Michael "Mike" Ryan endorsed as Vice District Governor District 24A

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Sterling Lions Club and the Reston Lions Club announce the endorsement of Lion Michael “Mike” Ryan for the office of Second Vice District Governor for District 24-A for the Lions Year 2011-2012. See the following link for full announcement. Nomination_Letter_Ryan_2ndVDG.pdf