Rye Lions Charter was granted on February 21, 1957.  A dinner program was hosted at Yokens Restaurant on March 2, 1957 with 77 initial charter members lead by the first president, (King Lion) Frederick A. Champion.  The Rye Lions Club was the 62nd club to be chartered in New Hampshire.

Over these nearly 70 years in operation, the Rye Lions Club has continually supported the community.

• Provide and lend free medical equipment   
• Offer vision testing to local school children
• Award scholarships to high school graduates
• Fund and support Rye Senior Serve
• Purchase holiday gifts for children in need
• Organize food drives
• Support Rye Recreation Activities
• Co-share the Rye Holiday Parade with Rye Fire Dept.
• Organize Red Cross Blood Drives
• Staff town roadsid clean up days
• Provide financial donations for families in need
• Support Camp Pride for special needs children

WHERE THERE'S A NEED, THERE'S A LION