is the worlds largest service club organization with 1.3 million members in 45,000 clubs in 205 countries and geographic areas. Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes. Founded in 1917, the associations motto is "We Serve".

Early on in the history of Lions Clubs, Lions were challenged by Helen Keller to become "Knights of the Blind." Although local Lions clubs all over the world try to find the best ways to serve their local communities, the elimination of preventable blindness, and services to enhance the lives of people with vision problems, remain a major focus of Lions International.

Vision Statement
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.

Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

Lions Club in Larned

Meetings are held on Wednesday of each week at 12 noon in the Episcopal Church meeting room at 803 Henry Booth Ave. (formerly Main St).

All are welcome to attend the club's meetings.

The Lions Clubs income comes from various fund-raising events, including sales of food items at Larned outdoor events, The money is used for community projects and state, national and worldwide projects through Lions Clubs International.

Some of the things Larned Noon Lions do currently/have done to serve our community:

Volunteer duty at the community "State Theater"

Sponsor American Legion Boys and Girls State baseball

Host local informational programs and political representatives

Larned Football/Basketball Flag lease program

Park projects like The "Disk Golf" course

Community Fishing Derby for Kids

Concessions at Stadium events

Deliver Phone books

Benefits of Membership in the

Larned Noon Lions Club

• Recognition through membership in the world's recognized leader in the service club field.
• Opportunity to exercise leadership abilities in a group situation, on Club, Zone, Region, District, State and International levels.
• New friendships and the sense of fellowship with your club members, and others throughout the world of Lionism.
• Opportunity to become involved in, and contribute to the welfare and enrichment of your community.
• Informative, provocative, educational (sometimes even humorous) meeting programs, a chance to find out about other services and organizations in your town.
• Ability to perform community services on a scale not possible for an individual alone.
• Opportunity for personal growth through service.
• Recognition through association with community leaders.
• Recognition of personal achievements within the organization: awards for outstanding service, leadership, perfect attendance, membership development, etc.
• Social activities: parties, picnics, District, State, and Lions International conventions.

Sunflower photo by Lion Teri Thomas