Club Projects
Sight and Hearing Every year we screen local school children with professional level equipment to detect vision problems that may need referral for professional services. We also assist individuals needing vision assistance such as exams or eyeglasses but cannot afford this help.We also screen thousands of school children for possible eye disorders that could affect not only scholastic achievement but also lifetime vison,
Scholarships For decades the McMinnville Lions have provided college scholarships for a select group of McMinnville High School graduates to further their education.
Club Fundraisers
Christmas Trees
Every year the McMinnville Lions sell Christmas trees, which has been our largest fundraiser for decades. It can be cold and wet, but the fun of helping people find just rhe right tree helps us stay warm on chilly December days.
Everyone gets to help choose the family tree
McMinnville High School wrestling team helping the Lions with 2024 tree lot setup
Our first customers of the 2023 season
Taste of Mac
In June 2023, we held the first annual Taste of Mac event. Guests were able to visit over 30 wineries, tap houses, restaurants, and other businesses and receive a small sip to drink, a bite to eat, or another item. We had 345 visitors and enjoyed watching people explore the remarkable downtown McMinnville scene. Taste of Mac will be back again in June of 2024. Hope to see you there!
Keynote Concert Series
Lions Dana and Kim Libonanti realized a long-term dream of hosting a series of concerts in McMinnville, with Mac Lions Club providing sponsorship and services at the concerts. Our first concert on September 27, 2023 featured the Randy Porter Trio giving a jazz performance to an enthusiastic audience. Dana and cellist Sherrill Roberts opened the concert, and the audience enjoyed an most enjoyable evening.