About Potchefstroom Lions Club

The Lions Club of Potchefstroom was Chartered in June 2006. Of the 20 founding members, 9 are still in the Club. The Club focuses on blindness, the prevention thereof, and support. Another focus area is support to traumatized women and children. The Club consists of people of different population groups, and accommodate men and women. The Club is known for its diversity in occupations, where young and old can identify with the Club.

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Potchefstroom Lions Club presented its 5th annual charity ball fund raiser on the 5 November 2011. The event was a huge success. A cheque to the amount of R 70 000 was awarded to the South African Guide-dogs Association (SAGA). This is a small contribution towards Lions clubs international's mission of providing vision for all.

The Potchefstroom Lions Club thanks all those who made this event possible.

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International Lions President, Wing-Kun Tam, set a challenge to plant one millions trees globally during the 2011/2012 Lionistic year. Every tree planted by a Lion is part of a large scale effort by members around the world to make a significant impact on the environment. Trees are vital to many processes that make life on Earth possible. Lions International has already met the target, but is committed to continue making a difference.

Potch-lions are proud to be part of this global initiative. We set a target to plant four trees per Potch-lion, totalling 96 trees, during 2011/12. To date Potch-lions have planted and distributed 135 trees. We hope to continue serving our community, by protecting our environment. Follow our progress here, or get involved.

The first ever South African carbon calculator developed for FTFA is causing great change in the way that individuals and companies view their carbon footprint. Calculate your carbon footprint today, and offset your CO2 emissions by contributing to the cause. Visit, food and trees for Africa.

Lions Christmas cakes are now available in Potch. Get this family favourite now for R 65 (1kg cake). Contact any Lion member, or call Deon on 071 672 7324.

Die plaaslike Lionsklub van Potchefstroom het wereld-diensleweringsmaand afgeskop deur die vervalle speelpark by Ikhutseng-plaaskooltjie op te knap. Op 1 Oktober het Lions hande vuil gemaak, en sodanig 280 leerlinge se skooldae bietjie meer kleurvol gemaak. Die klub is reeds sedert 2006 by die skool betrokke. As jy graag hierby betrokke wil raak, kontak Lion Ansonet by 082 850 8783.

Potchefstroom Lions, working with SANBS, collected 106 units of blood at Potch Mooi River Mall on 10 September 2011! Whow, this roughly translates to 318 lives saved! This project forms part of the Lions District Drive 3000 challenge. Locals came out to support us in large numbers. Thank you - you are truly HEROS! We will see you again in November, to save lives, to be heros once again, because it is in our blood. Not in Potchefstroom? Contact your local Lions Club today, and be part of this national life-saving initiative.

Art is still available on request for purchasing, please contact Lion Phillip van Dyk. More Art, also available at Southafricanartists.com

Rid yourself of those cumbersome loose-change, while supporting a good cause. Our Can-It Cans have been launched and distributed, keep an eye out for them in the shops.

On a very high note, our club was honoured with 5 District awards, awards that were only made possible by the hard work and dedication of each and every one of you. In particular thank you to Lions Phillip and Chrisna in entering the project of the year and Lion Burnedette in rendering an exquisite scrapbook. Our awards include: Scrapbook of the year, project of the year, newsletter of the year, leader of the year and club of the year.

Our friends in Stilfontein won the club efficiency award and Klerksdorp the hearing conservation award. Well done!

• BrightlyColouredSight
• Charity Ball
• Christmas Cakes
• Food and Clothing Bank
• Love Boxes
• Emmanuel Hospice
• Ikhutseng
• New Life Day Care Centre
• I Believe International Arbor Year
• Vision Mission
• Project White Cane
• Brave Heart Initiative
• Save the Rhino
• Drive 3000