MD 37 LIONS CAVALCADE

for

Diabetes Awareness

HISTORY OF LIONS CAVALCADE

The Lions Cavalcade was born in 1987 when PIP Lion Judge Brian Stevenson proposed to establish a highly visible province wide fund raising program.

Lion's Cavalcade was established to raise funds for Lions Journey for Sight.

In 1990 the Committee felt that this project had run its course in this area.

They began to look for a fresh program.

It was decided to approach the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) for some input.

From these discussions the Lions Cavalcade Traveling Eye Screening Clinic came into being.

In 1991 the Wetaskiwin Lions and Lioness clubs donated a van for this project.

In 1996 this project was no longer viable, because of changes to the Alberta Health Care System.

Thus the T.D.R.P (Traveling Diabetes Resource Program) was adopted.(see enclosed brochure)

Each year a Lions Club in Alberta hosts a Cavalcade Parade and campout in their community on the first weekend of June at which time any club in attendance can present their donations to Lions Cavalcade at the "Parade of Green".

This parade takes place through the streets of the Host clubs community and is made up of decorated vehicles from all the Clubs present.

After the parade a BBQ is held with a session of fellowship where those present can win prizes donated by local merchants or purchase gifts In a silent auction.

Each year a request is sent to all Lions Clubs in Alberta asking for a club to apply to host the Cavalcade Parade and campout indicating what year they would like to host this event.

The deadline for applications is May 31st of the year prior to the date they wish to host.

MD CAVALCADE COMMITTEE

Chairman Lion	Dennis J Stevenson
Vice Chair/Liaison	Lion Lorne Johnson
Secretary	Lion Vi Gibb
Treasurer	Lion Bryant Ducheminsky
Immediate Past Chair Person	Lion Al Harrison

DISTRICT REPS ON COMMITTEE

District "L"	Lion Lorne Johnson
District "I"	Lion Vi Gibb
District "O"	Lion Dennis Stevenson
District "N"	Lion Terri Hill

CAVALCADE MERCHANDISE
FOR FUND RAISING

The Cavalcade committee attends all District and MD Conventions and Regional Rallies  held in Alberta.

At each of these events we provide an opportunity for all Lions in attendance to purchase items that we sell to raise funds to support the TDRP Van operated by CDA.

We also provide information for all in attendance to take away with them back to their respective clubs.

If anyone wishes to get information re what merchandise will be available and sizes and prices contact ;

Lion Vi Gibb, 780-672-3828

For further information contact any of the following:

Chairman

Lion Dennis J Stevenson, PDG
305 Sandstone Dr NW,
Calgary, Alberta, T3K 3R5

Home: 403-453-1257, Fax: 403-457-5311
Cell: 403-605-7765
Email: pdg_37e@shaw.ca

Secretary

Lion Vi Gibb
6310 44a Ave
Camrose, Alberta, T4V 0B4

Home: 780-672-3828

Email: gibbv@shaw.ca

 

All donation can be made at the Parade of Green at the 

annual Cavalcade event each year or they can be mailed to:

 

Treasurer

Lion Bryant Ducheminsky
#2 Chilcotin Way West
Lethbridge
Alberta, T1K 7L8

Home: 403-380-3715

Email: bduch@telus.net

With your help
and donations
we can make
more people
in our home
communities
aware of
the danger of
Diabetes