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2022 Lion President Debbbie Brace passes the gavel to 2023 King Lion Macky Gaines

Vergennes Lions Install a Ramp in March 2024

The Vergennes Area Lions Club has been a member of Lions Club International since 1954 . The Vergennes Area Lions Club was chartered in 1954, sponsored by the neighboring Middlebury Lions Club. The International Association of Lions Clubs logged 20 members into the record book when our club was first established and we currently have over 60 members!

This club meets twice monthly and works year round to provide service to the communities in northern Addison County. We pride ourselves on growing in membership and meeting the needs of our community.Every dollar raised by the Lions goes back in to the community.

Our many projects contribute funds for high school scholarships, eye glasses and hearing aids, ramp installation, food drives, winter fuel needs, and more. The Lions work in partnership with other not for profits including the Vergennes Rotary, American Legion Post # 14, and local food shelf to meet the needs of people of all ages Lions serve because they share a core belief in service to their community.

Do you want to help others? Reach out to the Vergennes Lions and come see what we are all about.

                                                Lions Club International History

Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, 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.

Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.

Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times.

Lions help during disasters. 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.

For more about Lions Clubs, go to www.lionsclubs.org

 

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.

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