Vancouver Lions Club members meet for dinner the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, at 6:30 p.m., ordinarily at the China Cook Restaurant & Lounge (formerly Bill's Chicken & Steak House), 2200 Saint Johns Boulevard, Vancouver, Washington. In July and August, families and friends join us for picnics at members homes in lieu of our regular club dinner meetings.
Dinners and picnics are social and informational gatherings. There is generally a speaker or a program, information and sign–ups about upcoming club projects, and frequent visitors and guests. Current dinner prices are $16.00, which includes food, beverage, tax and gratuity.
On the 5th Thursday of months that have five Thursdays, Club members, friends and families visit a local lounge, pub, restaurant or other public house for a voluntary, informal gathering.
The Club's Board of Directors meet at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, in the faculty lounge, in the Irwin Building, on the campus of the Washington State School For The Blind, 2214 East 13th Street, Vancouver, Washington. Board meetings are open to all. Please contact the club president or secretary to verify the board meeting has not been moved to a different time or location if you have a matter to bring to the attention of the Board or plan on visiting.
Visitors and guests are always welcome at any meeting, dinner, project, event or other gathering. Contact the club president or secretary to verify meeting dates and times, or if you have a large group coming to visit (so we can let the cooks know!).
Club Dinner Schedule, 2018–2019
| Date | Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Club picnic | Lions Robb and Mary Peck residence |
| July 21, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Club picnic | Lions J.D. and Susan Nellor residence |
| August 2, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Club picnic | Lion Bill and Lynn Craig residence |
| August 16, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Club Picnic | Lion Ken Horner residence |
| September 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| September 20, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| October 4, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| October 18, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Dinner Program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| November 1, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| November 15, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| December 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| December 20, 2018 | 6:00 PM | Holiday party | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| January 3, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| January 17, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| February 7, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| February 16, 2019 | 6:00 PM | 90th Anniversary Party | Red Cross Building at Fort Vancouver |
| February 21, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| March 7, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| March 21, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| April 4, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| April 18, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner Program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| May 2, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner meeting | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| May 16, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Dinner program | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| June 6, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Steak feed | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
| June 20, 2019 | 6:30 PM | Charter party | China Cook Restaurant & Lounge |
Business Meeting Schedule, 2018–2019
| Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| July 26, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| August 9, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| August 23, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| September 13, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| September 27, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| October 11, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| October 25, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| November 8, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| November 29, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Twigs Bistro And Martini Bar (following 5th Thursday Social) |
| December 13, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| December 27, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| January 10, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| January 24, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| February 14, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| February 28, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| March 14, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| March 28, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| April 11, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| April 25, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| May 9, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| May 23, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| June 13, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
| June 27, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Irwin Building, Washington State School for the Blind |
5th Thursday Socials, 2018–2019
| Date | Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2018 | 6:00 PM | Happy Hour (or two, or…) | Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro |
| November 29, 2018 | 5:30 PM | Happy Hour (or two, or…) | Twigs Bistro And Martini Bar |
| May 30, 2019 | 6:00 PM | Happy Hour (or two, or…) | (To be determined) |
| August 30, 2019 | 6:00 PM | Happy Hour (or two, or…) | (To be determined) |
