The Denver Lions have been conducting research on possible new and larger boxes for some of our eyeglass collections sites. Some sites collect a lot of glasses, so they fill the small cardboard boxes quickly. Also the larger boxes create more visibility for the Club. Some Lions Clubs have been able to get old US Postal Service mailboxes that they paint in Lions Colors. The Denver Postmaster has informed Club members that these are no longer available.
Many other possibilities have been explored, but cost has been the determining factor. A group of Lions in Milwaukee posted on-line plans for an inexpensive box made from wood. Eric and Dwight Steen made one prototype based on the Milwaukee plans (see photo) at a total cost of less than $100. Jessica and Jenna Steen (15 and 13 respectively) painted the prototype. The Club has contacted the Littleton Leos to see if they would be interested in building some boxes with the materials being supplied by the Club. We may also contact some Denver high schools to see if they would be interested in building some boxes.