2024 TD Updates
Thank you for 2024's Awesome Participation
On behalf of the Chambersburg Noontime & Evening Lions Club we would like to sincerely thank all of you who came out and fished in our derby. We are constantly trying to improve year after year, we value your feedback and will do what we can to implement changes to make the derby better.
The good that comes out of this derby has a large impact on countless individuals in our local community. Below are just a few of the organizations and projects we fund with the proceeds from this Trout derby.
American Cancer Society (local Relay for Life Team), Franklin County United Way, Meals on Wheels, Network Ministries, Community Health & Cancer Support Programs, Chamber Education Foundation, Veteran’s organizations, eye glasses & exams, diabetes research and many, many more.
Below are some stats from the derby in regards to payouts and participation.
568 Registered Fishermen/women
600 Tagged Trout with a total value of $21,625 were stocked
Chambersburg Noontime Lions sponsored 77 trout …
Includes 25 Trout with a Total Value of $10,000 …
240 of the 600 tagged trout (40%) were turned in at the check station
Total Value of Prizes Paid for the 240 Trout = $10,050
BIG TROUT WINNERS
1st Place John Jackson, Milesburg, PA
2nd Place Brad Weller, Orrstown, PA
3rd Place David Heaton, Chambersburg, PA
LARGEST CASH PRIZE WINNERS
Tyler Eisenhart, Newport, PA
John Jackson, Milesburg, PA
Thank you again for your support, we couldn’t do this without you.
How Are the Funds Used?
Vision Exams and Eyeglasses to Chambersburg residents who require financial support for these services.
Lions Club International, State, & Local Projects:
- Beacon Lodge, Leader Dog Foundation, Research (Vision, Hearing, Diabetes), Disaster Relief
- CASHS Graduating Senior College Scholarships
- CASHS Boys Basketball Banquet
Support of various community organizations, including the following:
- American Cancer Society
- Chambersburg Council for the Arts
- Coyle Free Library
- Downtown Chambersburg, Inc.
- ARC of Franklin & Fulton County
- Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA Council
- Grove Family Library
- New Birth of Freedom Boy Scout Council
- Little League
- Meals on Wheels
- Over the Rainbow Children’s Advocacy Center
- Salvation Army
- United Way of Franklin County
- YMCA Partners with Youth