
Since 1917, Lions clubs
have offered people the opportunity to give something back
to their communities. From involving members in projects as
local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as
bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs have always
embraced those committed to building a brighter future for
their community.
Today with more than
46,000 clubs in 197 countries and geographical areas, Lions
have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing
needs of our global community.
Our programs are
continually changing to meet new needs and greater demands,
but our mission has never wavered: "We Serve."
Chippawa
Lions Club (1941 - 2009) has long legacy of service
The Chippawa Lions Club has a rich history of serving
citizens of Chippawa (Niagara Falls) and
around the world. Established 68 years ago, the Chippawa
Lions club is a local chapter of an international
organization which currently has 1.35 million members in
more than 197 countries.
While the Lions Club participates in a variety of service
projects, its main focus is eyesight preservation and the
elimination of blindness worldwide. The club collects used
eyeglasses for low-income individuals, locally and in third
world countries in need of corrective lenses. It also raises
funds and makes a variety of donations to Lions Club
International and organizations assisting in blindness
elimination efforts.
The Chippawa Lions Club has a substantial legacy of
community service. According to the
"Niagara Falls Review" which was published in , the Lions
were very active in
since their inception in 1941 helping needy families during
their time of need and working with organizations that
assisted those in need. Early members paid for Variety of
local projects one of which was the establishment of the
Chippawa Lions Park. There are many more to numerous to
mention.
Charter members of the club, which was founded in August of
1941, were L.L Berger,
Harry Bragg, George Bukator, J.F. Cartier, W.J. Davidson,
Hardy Gerber,C.A. Herber
D.G. Herbold, L.A. Hurst, G.A.M. Kaumeyer, J.Sheldon
Kaumeyer, J.R. Ovens, Robert Philips, W.Angus PhilipsE.T.
Weightman, W.G. Evans, A.C. Huggins, M. Misener, A. Perry,
J.M. Rapelje, G. Sainovich, P.M. Shisler, E.A. Bradley, E.A.
Dean, Rev. A. Newton-Smith, J.H. Wilson, M. H. Thompson and
L.G. Tufts.
Today, the club's legacy of community service continues. The
club still holds fundraisers to
assist in local charity efforts. It sponsors Westlane S.S.
Scholarships for high school students.
In addition, the club has sponsored students to Effective
Speaking Contests as well as sponsoring student to attend
various Lions Sponsored Camps such as
Camp Dorset
(Dialysis Camp), Camp Lake St. Joseph (Camp--for
the Blind). The Chippawa Lions Club is also an avid
supporter of
Lions Quest.
Lions-Quest is a schools-based life-skills
program for children from kindergarten to the 12th grade.
The Lion's Club motto is " we serve." This phrase was coined
by the Fonthill Lions Club another active local Lions Club.
Clearly, the club takes its motto to heart, encouraging its
members to be service-minded people who are willing to help
others without personal gain. Some of the club's objectives
include promoting the principles of good government and
citizenship, taking an active interest in the welfare of the
community, providing an open forum for discussion of matters
of public interest and, of course, community service.
In addition to community service, fellowship is an important
part of the Lions Club. Its members
gather twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at
the Chippawa Lions Hall which is located at 3970 Welland
Ave, Chippawa, Ontario

Tennis
courts are open to the public from 8am-11pm and other areas
for skateboarders, roller blades , scooter enthusiasts and
cyclists. The pad will be flooded in winter for ice skating
only.

Check out our new pool which opens Jun thru
Sep as all city pools.

In
co-operation with Heart
Niagara, Chippawa Lions Park has a Fitness
Pathway with an adult exercise station and an exercise
station for children which is wheelchair accessible. The
Pathway is open during Park hours, 6am-11pm. For more
information call the Lions or Heart Niagara at 905-358-5552.

