The Pioneer Lions Chuckwagon, a trailer equipped with a hamburger grill, pop (soda) dispensers, hot-dog machines, popcorn machine, a refrigerator and freezer is a familiar sight to those who frequent special events locally, such as the 4^th of July
                                

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celebration and the Cowlitz County fair. The "Chuckwagon" can support 9 Lions and/or family members who help cook for and serve to the customers. This activity has several purposes: It serves as a convenient place for those who attend these events to buy food, snacks and candy, and it provides substantial financial support for many of the Lions' community service clubhistory. The "Chuckwagon" will provide almost one-third of this year's program funding.

Beer Garden
Each year, the Pioneer Lions host a Beer Garden (Oktoberfest…). This event is held annually just before the 4^th of July adjacent to the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. This is a highly anticipated social event, where people who don't often see each other can get together and catch up on what's happening. The "Chuckwagon" is there to provide food, and our smaller cooler wagon dispenses beer and wine coolers.
                                

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This open air event draws between five and ten thousand people each year (significantly fewer when it rains). The club is greatly appreciative of the assistance and support of local Law Enforcement who have helped to keep these events safe and successful year after year.

Mint Sales
The Pioneer Lions are deeply involved in the sales of Lions Mints. With the cooperation of local businesses, the club has almost 200 mint sales outlets set up. These locations are serviced by just a few Lions, but they bring in several thousand dollars each year. This is a smaller scale project with solid returns for the community.

Golf Tournament
This is a new project in its second year. A local course is used and an entry fee required. Prizes are awarded for lowest score, hole in one…. A dinner follows with excellent door prizes. Funds brought in this year tripled those netted the first year.