What is a Lions club?
A Lions club is a group that comes together and shares a common interest in community service, supporting the Lions motto "We Serve."
What projects are the Chippewa Lake Lions involved in?
In addition to supporting programs such as Leader Dog for the blind, Kid Sight, Ear Lab, & Welcome Home for the Blind, Chippewa Lake Lions have:
1. Provided sponsorship for local students to participate in the Lion’s Band
2. Sponsored local students to participate in Project Close-Up
3. Provided the volunteers and materials to build wheel chair ramps in the area.
4. Were happily involved in sponsoring the newly formed Chippewa Lake Little League
5. Provided eye exams and glasses for the needy
6. Donated to the Chippewa Lake Fireworks exhibit
7. Held “Meet the Candidates” forums for the benefit of the community
8. Honored local citizens at the Citizen of the Year Awards
9. Many other activities are held throughout the year
10. Community members may borrow crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, or portable bedside potty chairs by contacting any Lion.
Two poker runs are held on the lake each year to raise the funds necessary for these projects and others. The Lions have joined forces with the Chippewa Lake Young Women's Club and Chippewa Lake Community Church on various projects. Serving the community and Lionism is a family affair!
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL:
provide 600,000 free professional glaucoma screenings and make 25,000 corneal transplants possible each year
establish and support a majority of the world's eye banks, hundreds of clinics, hospitals and eye research centers worldwide
collect more than 6 million pairs of used eyeglasses annually for free distribution to those in need in developing countries
offer screenings, eyeglasses and sports goggles to athletes through the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes Program
provide free quality eye care, eyeglasses, Braille-writers, large print texts, white canes and guide dogs for thousands of people each year.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
There are nearly 1.4 million men and women members of Lions clubs in 193 countries. Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization. As a Lions club member you will experience:
A network of people who share common interests and a commitment to service, making an impact on your local community
Pride in commitment to demonstrate Lions' motto, "We Serve"
Personal growth & leadership opportunities through mentoring and training programs.
Fellowship with worldwide members at International Convention & exchange programs
Extension of local efforts through Lions Club's International Foundation helping others around the world
Access to valuable savings and services.
