N.E.W. Lions is a Lions Club chartered in 1973 which joined people from 3 communities (New Market, Elko, and Webster) in 2 counties (Scott and Rice) into one club.

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The N.E.W. Lions sponsor and participate in many local events. The Club also has fund raisers throughout the year. You can see the current events and fund raisers by visiting the Project Page

New Market–Elko–Webster Lions Club

Serve. Connect. Make a Difference.

The New Market–Elko–Webster Lions Club is a community of neighbors who believe in hands-on service, practical support, and improving life right here at home. Whether we're helping local families, supporting youth, or protecting our natural spaces, we’re always looking for people who want to make a meaningful impact — and have fun doing it.

If you’re looking to give back, meet great people, and be part of something bigger, we’d love to meet you.

Youth Engagement

· • Halloween photo booth at the annual city celebration

· • Annual dictionaries for the 3rd grade reading program

· • Scholarships for graduating High School seniors

· • Charter sponsor & counselor for local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts

· • Youth Gun Safety Certification Course sponsorship

· • Support for “Shop With a Hero”

Relieving Hunger

· • Monthly donations to the local food shelf — plus volunteer hours

· • Thanksgiving meal support for local families

· • Christmas gifts for families in need

Sharing the Vision and Hearing

· • Eyeglass collection and recycling

· • KidSight preschool vision screenings

· • Participation in Lions “DeFeet Hearing Loss” Walk

Protecting the Environment

· • County Road #2 ditch cleanup (Spring/Fall)

· • Live tree donations for 4th graders on Arbor Day

· • Sponsorship and maintenance of the Webster Street Community Garden

Local Service & Community Support

· • Fire Rescue Days support

· • Hosting Red Cross Blood Drives

· • Let’s Go Fishing of Scott County

· • Southern Valley Alliance

· Sleighbells and Sirens with ENM Fire Rescue

· • Support for families and individuals in need

Fundraising for Good

· • Steak Dinner during Fire Rescue Days

· • Charitable Gambling raffles

· • Paddle Wheel Meat Raffles

Why Join the Lions?

· • Make a real difference locally

· • Build friendships and community connections

· • Gain leadership opportunities

· • Support youth, families, and neighbors in need

Ready to Get Involved?

Join us at a meeting, volunteer at an event, or reach out with questions. Together, we can continue the Lions tradition of service — right here in New Market, Elko, and Webster.

We Serve. Will you join us?New Market–Elko–Webster Lions Club

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.