Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club 

BROOKLYN BEDFORD STUYVESANT LIONS CLUB chartered September 9, 1970 was sponsored by the East New York Lions Club.  Its first meeting was held at the St. George Hotel, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY.  This was six months prior to its actual date of chartering. It was one of the first African American clubs.  The Club had forty-four (44) Charter Members of which only one (1) remains, Lion Don Johnson. The charter president was Lion Dr. Basil Charles and the secretary was Lion Roy Scheckzel. Its members included local professionals and businessmen. The club’s early service projects included food distribution, Thanksgiving turkey baskets, and scholarships to graduates of the Boys and Girls High School. In later years the Bedstuy Lions Club collaborated with the Kennedy family and the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Center located at 1368 Fulton street, Brooklyn, New York. Together we gifted toys to disadvantaged children in the community. 

Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club sponsored five (5) Lion clubs: Brooklyn Crown Heights Lions Club (10/20/1976), Brooklyn Stuyvesant Heights Lions Club (8/5/1988), Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club (3/2/1992), Brooklyn Stuy Park Lions Club (3/2/1992), and Brooklyn Red Hook Lions Club (8/10/1992).

One of The Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club major accomplishments was the purchase of a brand-new ambulance donated to the Bedford Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corp. One of our key Lions supporting this project was our Past International President (PIP), Douglas X, Alexander. 

We also donated decoders to the St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, located on 260 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York. These decoders allow written captions that students can read on TV programs.

Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club celebrated a Historical Lionistic Year 2021-2022. PDG Anthony B. Cochran was elected District Governor of District 20-K1, and PIP Douglas X. Alexander was elected International President of Lions Clubs International.

The Late PDG Robert G. Skanes was the first District Governor in 1988-1989 and PIP Douglas X. Alexander was District Governor in1994 -1995.

OUTSTANDING CLUB AWARDS: Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club awards club members, other lions, and community leaders with plaques, pins, and/or certificates appropriate for the recognition.

TO BE THE global leader in community and humanitarian service.

Whenever Lions gets together, problems get smaller and communities get better. We help where help is needed - in our own communities and around the world with unmatched integrity and energy.

TO EMPOWER Lions clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health and well-being.

TO STRENGTHEN communities and support those in need through humantarian service and grants. 

TO IMPACT lives globally encouraging peace and international understanding.

Diabetes

We serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those diagnosed.

Vision

We serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired.

Hunger

We serve to ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods.

Environment

We serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities.

Childhood Cancer

We serve to help those affected by childhood cancer.

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