WELCOME TO THE LIONS CLUB OF WAIKANAE

$50,0000 RAISED, OUR FIRST PROJECT FOR 2024 

Just over 50 years ago Waikanae Lions  was chartered, that is it has been around since 1973.  Currently we have 54 members who come from all walks of life.  We are an enthusiastic bunch and enjoy good company and having fun while helping our community.    Have a look at our monthly bulletins on this website, which will give you a good idea of what we do and how we enjoy ourselves.

Both male and female NEW members are very welcome, so if you would like to join us or know more about Lions please contact one of our Lions listed in the "Contact Us" section or email.

waikanaelions@gmail.com

The Club has a very proud history of supporting  the Waikanae community which enjoys a high level of participation in our projects.   It is estimated that our Club has donated $1.5 million since 1973. 

 Annually we also host the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band concert which is held in the Southwards Theatre Paraparaumu. The concerts are very popular and sell out.  The 2022 and 2023 concerts, held in June each year raised $18,000 and the money was donated to the Wellington Free Ambulance, Wellington Life Flight Trust respectively.  Other annual major fundraisers are:  the Super Garden Trail of Waikanae residental gardens in January  (DETAILS ABOVE  FOR 2024 GARDEN TRAIL),  The Monster Garage Sale in July, and the Spring Fertiliser Sale.  These are just some of our many activities.

In addition to our own specific projects, we also strongly participate in the annual combined Kapiti Lions Book Fairs, which has available in excess of 60,000 books for sale in May and October of each year, and over 20 years has raised nearly $800,000 .  The funds raised from the book fair is shared between the four Lions Clubs in Kapiti for distribution to their nominated charities.  In December we host a community Christmas lunch for senior citizens.

The Club meets for its regular Dinner Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the Waikanae Community Hall, Pehi Kupa Street, Waikanae at 6 pm.

Jeremy Carter

President 2023/2024

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