Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About L A Dynamic Lions Club)
Who are L A Dynamic Lions?
L A Dynamic Lions club is a group of men and women volunteers who seek to serve the community of Los Angeles and the bigger world community through activities and projects that help meet the needs of the community. The motto of all Lions Clubs is “We Serve.”
When did L A Dynamic Lions Club form as a group?
L A Dynamic Lions club was chartered in 2005 and one of the youngest Lions Club in Los Angeles County.
What kind of activities and projects do L A Dynamic Lionc Club participate in?
To see a list of our past year’s activities, click on Projects on the left menu of this web site. You can also click on Newsletters to see the latest activities of the club.
A key focus for L A Dynamic Lions and all of the Lions Clubs of the world is the eradication of preventable blindness. Ever since Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “Knights of the Blind,” Lions Clubs have been assisting needy individuals with eye exams and glasses. Recently, we have expanded that assistance to those with hearing problems.
Where are the Lions eyeglass collection boxes that are located throughout Los Angeles County and what do Lions do with these used eyeglasses?
Lions collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids for cleaning, sorting, and recycling to third world countries. For location of collection boxes in L A County, click here.
L A Dynamic Lions Club conducts fundraisers. What are the monies used for?
Proceeds from the Lions fundraisers are used to support our many community activities, such as eye exams and glasses, scholarships to local students, community projects, etc. Note that all net profits from fundraisers go back to the community. Lions Clubs maintain separate accounts for community projects and for administrative operations of the club.
Do L A Dynamic Lions welcome new members?
Yes! Membership is by invitation as perspective members must be individuals who are willing to provide their time (and even some money) for service to the community. Click here to get a new membership applicaiton. To view the typical membership costs for an L A Dynamic Lion member click here. (Note: Costs will change for the year of 2012-13 as the dinner meeting location is changing. More to come.)
How often do L A Dynamic Lions meet and where?
L A Dynamic Lions hold a dinner membership meeting at 7:00pm every fourth Thursday of the month at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant located at 679 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012. Meetings usually include a guest speaker from the community. The club also hold a Board meeting at 6:00pm every last Thursday of the month when specific business of the club is discussed.
As a member, do I have to attend every dinner and Board meeting, as well as all fundraisers and activities?
People who join Lions are expected to provide their time and effort to support the activities of the Lions Club. However, the club recognizes that there are other priorities in members’ lives and these priorities sometimes conflict with Lions activities. If members cannot attend dinner meetings, then they are expected to inform the club’s Financial Secretary by the Sunday before the dinner meeting. Board meetings are optional, though non-officer members are encouraged to attend. Members who are away from the area for several months are often placed temporarily on Member-at-Large status.
Who are some of the men and women who have been leaders and members of L A Dynamic Lions Club?
For the 2000's-
For past Presidents and Secretaries of L A Dynamic Lions Club click here
Where can I find additional info on the web about Lions Clubs?
Lions Clubs International Official web site of Lions Clubs
LionNet Listing of Lions Clubs web sites throughout the world
4L3 Lions.org Official web site of Lions Clubs in Los Angeles
Members of L A Dynamic Lions Club have been recognized for many types of awards. Below is a list of those awards and recipients. Click on the award to view the L A Dynamic Lions who have been selected for the award.
