The Vass Lions Club raises about $16,000 for charitable projects each year. We exercise extreme care to insure that money raised in the name of charity is spent that way. All net proceeds in every fund raising event are deposited in a separate charitable account. Every penny in that account is spent on charitable services. None of it is ever used to pay for club administration or for any other purpose.  We currently rely on three sources for funds: the Reverse Raffle,  the Kings and Queens Golf Tournament, and unsolicited private donations.

Reverse Raffle

Golf Tournament

Our most significant source of income has been the annual Reverse Raffle.  Typically the club sells 400 tickets for $50.00 each and awards $8,500 in cash prizes.  The last ticket to be drawn wins the grand prize of $5,000.  We admit that the odds are probably somewhat better at the blackjack table in Vegas, but ours is a win win wager.  Win or lose, you will have helped someone in need.  The drawing is normally held in July at Woodlake Country Club.  Tickets are sold by Lions Club members.

The Lions Club has held a golf tournament fund raising event at Woodlake Country Club for more than 20 years.  The current format is an 18 hole captains choice tournament which includes both men and women in each foursome.  It has become a very popular event because of the relaxed format and free prize drawing that is included.  Almost no one walks away empty handed, and everyone has a good time.  This years tournament will be held on Sunday, April 23 with a 2:00 PM shotgun start.  We are especially grateful to our hole sponsors who are largely responsible for making the event profitable.