Exeter Lions Club

05/01/2026

🦁 BIG NEWS from Exeter Lions & Southwest Marine and Powersports

We are thrilled to announce that our partnership is going strong into 2026 and together, we've raised over $60,000 that has stayed right here in our community. That's the power of showing up and swinging for something bigger than par!

This year, we're making two exciting changes to the Lions Cup Mens Scramble to make your experience even better:

⛳ A new date to chase some more sunshine and better weather for you!

🏌️ A new venue as we will be teeing it up at the White Squirrel Golf Club for an atmosphere worthy of the occasion!

Mark your calendars: Saturday, June 27th with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.

Stay tuned — there's more exciting news on the way. See you on the fairway! 🏆

04/21/2026

Congratulations Marg!

50-50 RAFFLE DRAW WINNER RECEIVES PRIZE – Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) presented the $6,900 prize, in the 50-50 Raffle Draw, to winner Marg Pavkeje, of Exeter. Shown (from left to right in photo) are Paul Scott and Woody Wood, of Exeter Lions; Marg Pavkeje, Raffle Draw winner; Janet Clarke, Co-Chair of the 36th Conservation Auction; and Charles Miner, ABCF Chair. The net proceeds from the draw were presented by ABCF to Exeter Lions Club for their projects in the community. The 50-50 prize total was the highest yet with a prize of $6,900!!! (Lottery Licence ). ABCF Chair Charles Miner, accompanied by Conservation Auction Co-Chair Janet Clarke, drew the winning ticket, on April 16 at 4 p.m., with winning number #0668, during the ... Thanks go to all the people in the watershed community who bought tickets and to the community volunteers who sold tickets.

04/17/2026

Congratulations to Marg and all parties involved in making this year's draw a BIG success!

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) would like to congratulate the winner of the 2026 50-50 Raffle Draw. Congratulations, Marg Pavkeje, of Exeter! ABCF Chair Charles Miner, accompanied by Conservation Auction Co-Chair Janet Clarke, drew the winning ticket, on April 16 at 4 p.m., with winning number #0668. The 50-50 prize total was our best yet with a prize of $6,900!!! (Lottery Licence ). Thanks go to all the generous people in the watershed community who bought tickets and to the community volunteers, including from Exeter Lions Club, who sold tickets. This generous community participation will support needed local projects that couldn't happen otherwise. Exeter Lions Club

04/13/2026

Let's get over the disappointment of the Maple Leafs and right into cheering on the Blue Jays!

This auction item donated by Doug Geoffrey Construction is the perfect getaway to Comerica Park to watch the Blue Jays in Detroit with overnight accommodations!

Be sure to check out all other great Experience's up for grabs at

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/36th-annual-conservation-auction-online-for--2026?fbclid=IwVERDUARJ0FZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7Opkge4ZuMRt6l5Pfa7ZzKqGtnG6uZbh6z2s4Lm_lakeHFmRNqD7WhTQziHw_aem_YmdqooXjtoslwhTNjg1YFA

Here's another highlight!

Bid now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/organizations/ausable-bayfield-conservation-foundation

This Jays Play and Stay package (Feature Package Item # FP5) is valued at $1,470.

Visit the Feature Packages, Experiences and Food category for this one ...

This package includes four (4) tickets to watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Detroit Tigers on May 16, 2026 at Comerica Park (tickets must be accepted through TicketMaster, valid passport needed to travel to Detroit).

The night doesn't end with the game – stay the night at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown (just a 10-minute walk from the stadium)!

Courtesy of Doug Geoffrey Construction Ltd. and a Friend of Conservation.

For the Toronto Blue Jays fan!

Exeter Lions Club

04/10/2026

Escape to the lake with this four-day getaway to Hoogenboom Cottage, located a few kilometres south of Bayfield (stair access to the beach across the road), for up to six people.

Valued at approximately $1,000. Courtesy of Ben and Sue Hoogenboom and MacEwen Fuels.

Bid on this and other great items on the website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/organizations/ausable-bayfield-conservation-foundation

This amazing getaway is item in the Feature Packages, Experiences and Food category ...

Don't forget to check out the auction items in all three categories!

Thanks to all the amazing sponsors, donors and bidders!
.. and thanks to Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation and Exeter Lions Club for this amazing 36-year partnership in support of the community!

04/10/2026

The online auction is now live: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/organizations/ausable-bayfield-conservation-foundation

You may start bidding now on this amazing item!

On March 29, 2026 the Toronto Raptors made history with a 31-0 run, holding a winning team to 0 points over several minutes (and ultimately winning the game by more than 50 points).

At the (online for 2026), April 9-16, 2026, you will have a chance to bid on an autographed jersey from Dinos point guard Jamal Shead (number #23), who was part of this historic game and who started this historic run!

Thanks to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment for this amazing charitable donation in support of the community.

Jamal Shead added 12 points and 10 assists in last night's historic game.

The Conservation Auction is a partnership of Exeter Lions Club and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation.

Thanks for your support of needed projects in local watershed communities!

04/09/2026

On behalf of the Conservation Auction Committee, please find (attached), a news release announcing that the … online for 2026 … is now live!

Check out the amazing auction items in three categories on the Zeffy.com page: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/organizations/ausable-bayfield-conservation-foundation

This is a great opportunity to support programs put on by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and Exeter Lions!

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04/08/2026

Mark your calendar Saturday May 2nd is our 40th Annual Trout Fishing Derby 🎣

We look forward to hosting everyone at the Morrison Dam Reservoir!

03/31/2026

Thanks, on behalf of the Conservation Auction Committee, and the whole community, to Parker & Parker Ltd., for the generous donation of $500.

Thank you, Parker & Parker Ltd., and thanks to all the donors thinking of their community!

All donations, of all sizes, are welcome and appreciated.

When the online auction goes live on April 9, we'll post the link here: https://conservationdinner.com/online-auctions/

The (online for 2026) is a partnership of Exeter Lions Club, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, and the entire community.

Exeter Lions Club

03/31/2026

The Conservation Auction Committee would like to thank Huron Motor Products (HMP) for the generous donation of $500!

Thank you, HMP, and thanks to all the community-minded donors!

All donations, of all sizes, are welcome and appreciated.

When the online auction goes live on April 9, we'll post the link here: https://conservationdinner.com/online-auctions/

Thank you for your support of your community.

Exeter Lions Club