The Lions club of Exeter was formed in 1961 and is one of more than 950 clubs in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The Lions first came to Britain in 1949, but it was in 1916 that the idea of club service to the less fortunate members of the community was conceived in Austin Texas. In 1917, a young Lion, Melvin Jones, brought the various Lions Clubs existing at that time, into an international organisation of autonomous clubs. Today, Lions International is the world’s largest service organisation with over 1.35 million members, in some 45,000 clubs in 200 different countries.
Lions Clubs work for the good of the community without regard to politics, religion, race or in any way the personal interests of the member. The club’s activities are governed by an elected board of directors who organise their programmes through committees, whose work is felt not only locally, but nationally and internationally. Probably the greatest factors in maintaining the momentum of Lions International growth and progress have been the autonomy allowed to each individual club and the concentration on practical service.
Here in Exeter, the Lions are conscious of the standards they are pledged to maintain, They devote a portion of their spare time, their energy and talents to helping their community — either by direct acts of service or by fundraising, usually for major projects.
Since the club began, some hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised to help local people and institutions. This year the Exeter Lions are not only supporting the Exeter Foundation, but also their three main projects — Children’s Hospice Southwest, the Ellen Tinkham School in Exeter and city-based charity St Petrock’s.
The Exeter Lions meet on the first Monday of every month at the White Hart Hotel, South Street, Exeter at 7.45pm. To find out more information, please contact Brian on 01392468370
We meet at the White Hart Hotel, South St. EXETER on the first Monday in the month at 7.45pm for a club meeting, plus social events.
The partners of Exeter Lions assist in the work of the Club whenever need arises. Often they will help to organise events or raise money themselves for the Club. What does one get out of the Organisation? Nothing but the privilege and personal satisfaction of serving others who are less fortunate. Of course there is the companionship of other members and the fun involved in carrying out the various projects with others of a like mind, and the fun of social events.
Visit our website www.exeter-lions.org.uk
Exeter Foundation Dinner