CENTER LINE LIONS CLUB

The Center Line Lions is comprised of individuals from all walks of life who have the common goal of SERVICE to the blind, the needy, and to the community in general. In the following pages, take a good look at us; if you like what you see, contact Lion Lewis Moeller at his email address below.

Charter Night April 7, 1953

Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

September through June at 6:30 p.m.

Center Line Parks and Recreation Building

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Who We Are

The Lions Clubs trace their beginnings to one man, Melvin Jones, who, with leaders of 23 independent service clubs, formed an association known as the Lions Clubs. This was in 1917. Three years later, in 1920, a Lions Club in downtown Detroit sponsored a Lions Club in Windsor, Canada, thereby creating the International Association of Lions Clubs.

In 1925, Helen Keller, at an International Convention, challenged the Lions to become "Knights of the Blind in the crusade against darkness." Assistance to the blind in all forms has been our most prominent goal ever since.

The Center Line Lions Club was formed in 1953 in the City of Center Line, Michigan, USA and was sponsored by the Utica Lions Club. As such, the Center Line Lions are a part of 43,000 clubs worldwide with over 1,417,000 members.

LIONS CLUBS OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of the Lions Clubs are as follows:

To serve and assist the blind, and those among us who may be impaired due to a lack of sight
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world
To promote the principle of good government and good citizenship
To provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest, provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members
To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community
To foster fellowship, friendship and understanding among its membership
To encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to promote high ethical standards in the community in both public and private endeavors

More About Us

The Center Line Lions currently have 39 members who are community-minded. On this page you will find a list of our community services and projects, fund raisers and where our money goes.

Community Service Projects

Books for the blind at the Center Line Library
Eye glasses and eye exams for those in need in the community
Private assistance to the handicapped residents, including ramp construction
Summer concerts in the park
Center Line Christmas Tree Lighting
Contributions to the City Parks and Recreation Department for the following capital improvements:
Playground equipment
Construction of comfort stations and shelters at Memorial Park
Improvements to the football field (score board)
Establishment of Lions Park in the City