Vermilion Lions Club Donates
- Lorna Hamilton
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
On June 24, the spirit of community and remembrance came together as the Vermilion Lions Club presented a generous donation of $2,400 to the Lt. Col. W. C. Craig Armoury Historical Society. The funds will go toward the society’s ongoing Armoury improvement initiative, specifically earmarked for replacing the building’s aging windows.
The cheque was presented by Lions Club members Lloyd Tovell, Don Good, and Peter Clark to Don Henry (President), Jim Storch (Treasurer), and Bob Fisher (Member) of the Historical Society. This latest contribution builds on the $4,000 the Lions Club donated last year, bringing their total support to $6,400.
“These funds will be going toward the window replacements for the building,” said Henry. “We will combine this with the $4,000 from last year’s donation to complete this much-needed upgrade.”
Lions Club Treasurer Peter Clark explained the heartfelt motivation behind the additional contribution. “Last year, you did a story on our $4,000 donation,” Clark said. “Then Don Henry came to the club to provide an update on the renovation plans. After his presentation, Don Good remembered Wayne Campbell, a former commanding officer who was very active in the Armoury and also a dedicated member of the Lions Club. Once Don had left, one of our members mentioned the Historical Society was only $2,400 short of covering the full cost of the windows. So we decided to make up the difference in honour of Wayne.”
Campbell, a respected leader and passionate supporter of the Armoury, passed away in 2006. The donation in his memory has not only helped bridge a financial gap but also ensured his legacy lives on in the continued preservation of the historic building.
“This club stepped up and made the new window replacement possible in honour of C.O. Campbell,” said Don Henry. “We’ve already placed the order for the windows, trusting in the Lions Club’s commitment, and we’re grateful for their ongoing support.”
With this contribution, the Vermilion Lions Club has once again demonstrated its enduring dedication to local heritage, community service, and honouring those who have served.
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