What is a Lions Club?
A Lions club is a group of people, men and women, who have come together to make a difference in their community. Since 1917 Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities.
Are their many lions clubs around the world?
There are 1.35 million members in 46,000 clubs in 206 countries and geographical areas.
What about Ireland?
Ireland (all island) has about 2,000 members organised in 117 clubs.
Who are Sugarloaf Lions Club?
The Club was formed in 1967 and chartered in. January 1968. It serves the North Wicklow area of Delgany, Greystones, Kilcoole, Kilmacanogue, Kilquade, Newcastle, Newtownmountkennedy and Roundwood. It focuses on making a difference to this North Wicklow community. We are all volunteers, both male and female, with a passion for helping others whilst having some fun along the way.
We meet at the Horse and Hound Hotel in Delgany and in addition to working with our local community, as part of Lions International we also respond to global crises when appropriate.
Sugarloaf Lions Club is a Non Profit Volunteer and Service Organisation delivering services for the benefit of the community, the needy and less well off in society. The Club is not a registered charity under the Charities Act 2009 (“the Act”). The Club has commenced the process to register as a charity under the Act.
If I join what’s in it for me?
You will get a great sense of satisfaction from making a difference in someone’s life who is less fortunate than you. You will have fun working with a group of like-minded people.
How much time will my membership take?
The club meets twice a month, at 8pm on the second and fourth Monday’s, in The Horse and Hound, Delgany. Meetings generally last an hour maximum. Some members give a few hours a month, some a few hours a week and some even more. We recognise that family and business commitments take first priority. Some members will run a project for a month and then take a secondary role for the rest of the year.
How do I join?
Normally clubs grow by invitation. Existing members will ask a friend or business colleague to come to a few meetings. If you would like to join or find out more information please Click here.
How much does it cost to join?
Members pay €120 a year, and this money is lodged into an administration account which is used to administer the club so that ALL funds raised are used for services and charities.
Who are Lions Ireland?
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