Lions Club International
The World’s Largest Service Club Organization
Lions Clubs – Ready to Help, Worldwide
Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That’s because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy. With 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members, the Lions Club is the world’s largest service club organization. We’re also one of the most effective. Our members do whatever is needed to help their local communities. Everywhere we work, we make friends – with children who need eyeglasses, with seniors who don’t have enough to eat and with people we may never meet.
The Northeast Lions Club is proud to celebrate our 80th year as a Lions Club in Minnesota, chartered in May, 1940. As part of the Lions Club International, we serve in over 200 countries, in hospitals and senior centers, in regions battered by natural disasters, in schools and in eyeglass recycling centers. Lions are at work, helping, leading, planning and supporting. Because we are local, we can serve the unique needs of Northeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony Village.
We want everyone to see a better tomorrow!
That is why we support sight programs and services including vision screenings, eye banks and eyeglass recycling.
We believe everyone deserves a healthy life!
From providing health programs that focus on hearing loss to supporting efforts to control and prevent diabetes, we’re working to improve the health of children and adults around the world.
We empower the next generation.
We invest in the future by reaching out to young people in Leo Clubs.
We serve Northeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony Village
We perform hands-on service projects to improve our community and protect the environment.
Our Motto:
We Serve
Our Slogan:
Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety
How Lions Club began
In 1917, Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Jones’s group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed.
After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the “Association of Lions Clubs,” and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objects, and a code of ethics were approved.
Within three years, Lions became an international organization. Since then, we’ve earned high marks for both integrity and transparency. We’re a well-run organization with a steady vision, a clear mission, and a long – and proud – history.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us at an upcoming meeting and check out the great opportunities to serve our community, make new friends, and expand your business contacts. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday monthly at 6:30 pm. To learn of the location of our next meeting please email us at info@NELions.org or text 612.408.0242 Heidi.
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Tickets are now available through March 12th.
Mail checks for $200 (per couple) made payable to the
NE Lions Club attn: Heidi
714 18 1/2 Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418.
Enjoy Steak Dinner for Two Persons including Champagne, Appetizers, and Dessert ! You will also receive one raffle ticket with Top Prize valued at $5,000! We have complimentary red carpet photo’s, a great silent Auction to bid on and a fabulous Barrel O Booze raffle valued at over $500!! This is a do not miss event!!
All profits raised go to support local residents and organizations in need.
For more information please reach out to info@NELions.org or call Heidi at 612.408.0242.
Everyone is Welcome and Encouraged to Attend!!
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NE LIONS ANNUAL CHARITY BOWLING TOURNEY- SOLD OUT!
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Elsie’s Bowling and Restaurant. Sorry we SOLD OUT so quickly! However, please feel free to stop by and cheer on the bowlers, play some raffle games, and enjoy a beverage with old friends and new ones alike!
NE LIONS ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNEY
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, June 13th, 2025 Columbia Golf Course