The Kincardine & District Lions were chartered in June 1974, being sponsored by the Tiverton and District Lions Club. Membership varies with generally 60 members including both men and women with one Charter member still active within the club - Larry Bannerman. Since its Charter we estimate the Club's investment in the community to be over two million dollars. The club has been and is still very active within the community.

Current & Past Major Projects

• North-side boardwalk - funded by and built by the Lions.
• Lions Park Improvements including Splash-pad at the Davidson Centre.
• The Lions Park and Playground at the Davidson Centre.
• The Band Shell at Victoria Park - funded and built by the Lions.
• Public School Crossing Guard Shelters.
• The staircase at the lighthouse - designed and built by Lions.

Sponsored Programs

• The Lions Inclusionary Playground Programs.
• In the past the club has sponsored numerous school programs including the V.I.P. program (now DARE) which we have sponsored since its introduction to the area schools - anti drug and bullying program.
• KINCARDINE LIONS support Youth in many ways including Soccer, Baseball, Skating, Hockey, Basketball, Bicycle Rodeos and other programs.
• KDSS Knights Christmas toy & food drive, parent/teacher nights, BBQ's for schools, MS Walk.
• Local primary school proficiency awards and secondary school sport team sponsorships.

Donations

Donations have been made, and continue to be made, to projects within the community that are for the betterment of the community. These include; the Library, Hospital, Medical Clinic, Women's House of Bruce County, Minor Sports, Agricultural Society, Food Bank and other local organizations.

Other donations are made to numerous national and international charitable organizations; for example; Lions Clubs International Foundation, M.S., C.N.I.B., Heart & Stroke, Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, Guide Dog school, Lions Foundation for Disaster Relief, Lions projects and charities.

Fundraising

Current fundraising is mainly from BBQ, Chair and Refrigeration Trailer rentals, sales of food & beverages, Canada Day BBQ, Annual Dinner Draw, Giant Yard Sale, manpower support of Lighthouse Blues Festival, Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Annual Gathering of the Bands and other community events.

Interested in our BBQ, Chair or Refrigeration trailer rentals? - contact us

Membership

If you're interested in volunteering, leading projects, networking and having fun - you can do all of this and more as a Lions club member. As a Lion, you'll perform local volunteer work to improve your community - and communities around the world.

As a Lions club member, you'll join a local group of service-minded men and women who are doing local volunteer work to support your community - right now. You'll also become a member of Lions Clubs International, a respected international organization a leader in your local community and a friend to people in need.

We also have Fun!

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