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Williamsburg Host Lions Club

 

 
 

 

 

Williamsburg Host Lions Club

Est. 1934 & Still Serving!

 

Lionism is all about giving bnext ack to the community -- so let us us welcome you to our site and thank you for your interest in Lions!  Our club, established in 1934, has a proud history of community involvement and selfless service in the Williamsburg area. We invite you to learn more about our club by exploring this site and familiarizing yourself with our history. Lions Clubs comprise the world's largest service (not fraternal) organization, so the opportunities to get involved and make a difference are limited only by your time and imagination.

 

Involvement is out watchword:  as Lions, we are actively involved locally and internationally in supporting our communities and enriching the lives of others. If you are interested in the “Big Picture” and how Lions Clubs assist people globally, please read on! The summaries and links below will acquaint you with the organization at the macro level and illustrate how our local efforts and initiatives contribute to the larger picture.

 

Of course, we are also continually on the lookout for guest speakers who have insights and information to share about the local community. If you are interested in joining us at one of our meetings as a guest speaker, please contact our program committee chairperson, Lion Doc Anderson, at (540) 220-6000 or via email to LionDoc@cox.net to discuss available dates and times.

 

Naturally, if you are interested in speaking with someone about our mission, projects, fundraisers, or visiting (and perhaps joining) the club, we would be delighted to talk with you! Our membership director,Lion Bill Mershon, can be reached at (757) 870-7265 or via email to Seaspraybena@aol.com While we are first and foremost a service club, as opposed to a social club, we take special pride in the high level of camaraderie and fellowship among our members. We are actively seeking new members and hope that you will take the time to learn more about our club, our service projects, and Lionism.

 

Serving our community – and encouraging other service-minded people to serve their communities – is an essential aspect of our club’s purpose. As Lions, we take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of our community. Toward that end, our fundraisers and service projects are designed to benefit the community in general and the less fortunate in particular. One hundred percent of the proceeds from our Lions Club activities are used to support such programs; club members pay their own way for expenses such as meals, travel and accommodations to participate in Lions events, and event registration/participation fees.

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Lions International -- The Big Picture

 
 
     

 

 

 Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief - to serve their community.

 

Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, but we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects - including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.

 

Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.

 

Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest.

 
Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.

 

Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times.

 

Lions help during disasters. Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction.

 

Lions are active. Our motto is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.

 

For more about Lions Clubs, go to www.lionsclubs.org  

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Lions Clubs and Related Sites

 

 Lions Clubs International   https://lionsclubs.org/en
 LCIF - Lions Clubs International Foundation   https://lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission
 MD 24 Lions of Virginia   http://www.lionsofvirginia.org/
 District 24-I Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/MD24I/
 MD 24 e-district site   https://www.e-district.org/sites/md24/page-7.php
 Lion Net   http://www.lionnet.com/contact.html 
 District 24-L Lions of Virginia   http://www.valions.org/
 District 24-L Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/LionsOfVirginiaDistrict24A/
 District 24-I Home Page   http://lionsdistrict24i.org/index.html
 District 24-I Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/MD24I/
 LOVF - Lions of Virginia Foundation   http://lovf.org/
 LCF of SV - Lions Charity Foundation   http://lcf24d.org/about
 VLERI - Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling Inc.   http://www.valions.org/recycle/
 LMSHU - Lions Mobile Sight and Hearing Unit   http://www.lions-mobile...of-24d.org/
 LERC - Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center of SE VA   https://unitedwayshr.galaxydigital.com
 Kidsight USA   https://lionskidsightusa.org/
 LMEB - Lions Medical Eye Bank & Research Center   http://www.lionseyebank.org/
 VLHF - Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation   https://vlhf.avenue.org/
 Leader Dogs for the Blind   http://www.leaderdog.org/
 Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind   http://www.vrcbvi.org
 Bland Foundation   http://www.blandfoundation.org/
 Burkeville Lodge   http://vawb.org/index.html
 PTCV - Pin Trading Club of Virginia    https://www.ptcvalions.org/
 Donate Life -- Organ Donation Registration & Info   https://www.donatelifevirginia.org/
New Members Toolbox on LCI website   https://lionsclubs.org/en/ ... new-members-toolbox

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Remember to check back often for new and/or updated links! Last update 3/18/2019.

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Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.

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