Dr. William Copeman formed the Doctors Lions Club in 1988. Our membership consists of more than 50 people from all walks of life. We are pleased to carry on the work that Dr. Bill started. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs in 193 countries and geographic areas. In addition to its efforts toward conquering blindness, the organization has made a strong commitment to community service and helping youth throughout the world. The average Lions club donated US$9,900 to charitable causes. This represents an estimated worldwide total of US$449 million (based on 45,358 clubs as of 6/30/05) in contributions. The average Lions club donated 1,694 volunteer service hours to the community. This represents an estimated 76 million volunteer service hours (based on 45,358 clubs as of 6/30/05). A Chicago insurance man, Melvin Jones, had a vision 89 years ago gathering together twelve men for an organizational meeting at a local hotel and the “Association of Lions Clubs” came into existence. Today, because of Melvin Jones’ vision, Lions Clubs exist in more than 200 countries and geographical areas worldwide with over 1.4 million members. Melvin Jones had a dream and a vision and he made this dream a reality It was possible for Melvin Jones and it is possible for us as members of the Lions Club community

Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.