Club history

The Emporia Lions Club was organized June 6, 1921, and the charter was issued on October 26, 1921. Following the Lions motto, “We serve,” the club serves and contributes to the Emporia community as illustrated in the activities and projects listed here. Eleven members have been recognized as Melvin Jones Fellows, the highest award that can be given to an individual Lion.

Benefits of joining

Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.

Why should I become a Lion?

As a Lions club member, you can:

• make a difference everyday in your community

• provide support locally or reach out internationally

• grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs,  community service projects and events

• develop leadership skills

• have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues

• develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders

• have access to membership discounts and services.