The Houtzdale Lions Club was chartered in November 1954.
2025-26 HOUTZDALE LIONS OFFICERS: Back row - 1st VP, Mark Washic, Outgoing President and current Director, Kat Miller; President Dawn Dixon; Treasurer, Donna Ellis; 2nd VP, Jay Lewis. Front row - Director, Beth Carey; Director Ron Archer; Membership Chair, Susan Archer; Lion Tamer & Tail Twister, Joe Sheldlock; Marketing Chairperson, Christina Lewis. Secretary Sharon Gregory not pictured.
The Club meets for dinner the second Thursday of every month (except February) at 6pm in the basement of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Brisbin Street, Houtzdale, PA. If you are interested in joining us to see what Lions do, please talk to a member or visit us at one of our meetings. Message Houtzdale Lions Club on Facebook or email HoutzdaleLions@gmail.com for direct contact and information.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization. We have more than 1.4 million members in more than 49,000 clubs worldwide.
Lions are everywhere. We're active men and women in more than 200 countries and geographic areas.
Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness – it's part of our history as well as our work today. 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.
Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than $1.3 Billion (USD) in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world, impacting over 200 countries. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times. And in 2009, an updated review by Charity Navigator awarded LCIF four stars, the highest ranking.
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.
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.
