By Ken Magnus of Oak Flats Lions Club

In 1917, in response to social problems created by World War 1 and rapid industrialisation, a businessman named Melvin Jones invited business clubs across the US to a meeting where the Association of Lions Clubs was formed. Three years later, Lions were active in 23 US states with a total of 6400 members.

Lions in Australia

The first Australian Lions Club was formed in the northern NSW town of Lismore on July 1, 1947, largely through the efforts of William R. Tresise (a former Apex Club President).

For almost 78 years, we have served with uncommon kindness, putting the needs of our neighbours, our communities and our world first, and have grown to be Australia’s largest service club organisation. Across the nation there are over 1300 Lions Clubs and more than 30,000 members working on different and exciting projects.

At the heart of every community there is a Lions Club where members come together twice a month to do what they can to help others and to have fun while doing so.

Lions is more than just a BBQ

Lions are renowned for holding the best sausage sizzles. While we are very proud of these, we serve more than sausages.

No matter what your interests are, by becoming a Lion you can make a difference.

Our volunteers go above and beyond every day to create positive change, and often this is done silently behind the scenes.

Oak Flats Lions Club, from funds raised through community projects and from our Book Shop in Oak Flats, are extremely proud of being able to support not just local, but also national projects.

We proudly support Emergency and National Disaster Relief, be it drought, floods, bush fires, as well as Childhood Cancer, Hunger, Vision, Hearing Dogs, Environment, Diabetes Prevention and numerous others, including Hospitals, Need for Feed, and Underprivileged Children.

Would you like to make a difference? Call into our Book Shop, 59a Central Avenue, Oak Flats, or phone 0431 589 267 and ask how easy it is to become a Lion.