The International Association of Lions Clubs began as the dream of Chicago insurance man Melvin Jones, who wondered why local business clubs -- he was an active member of one -- could not expand their horizons from purely business concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large.
Jones' idea struck a chord within his own group, the Business Circle of Chicago, and they authorized him to explore his concept with similar organizations from around the United States. His efforts resulted in an organizational meeting at a local hotel on June 7, 1917.
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Community leaders soon began to organize clubs throughout the United States, and the association became "international" with the formation of the Windsor, Ontario, Canada Lions Club in 1920. Clubs were later organized in China, Mexico, and Cuba. By 1927, membership stood at 60,000 in 1,183 clubs.
In 1935, Panama became home to the first Central American club, with the first South American club being organized in Columbia the following year. Lionism reached Europe in 1948, as clubs were chartered in Sweden, Switzerland, and France. In 1952, the first club was chartered in Japan. Since then, the association has become truly global, with clubs in more than 170 countries and geographical areas worldwide.
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Lion Meeting Info
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Date: July 14th Location: Birch Terrace Time: 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Program:
Date: July 21st
Location: Storage Werehouse / Bear Tree Park Time: 7:00p.m.
Program: Set up Stage, Info Booth & Fishburger Stand
Date: July 28th Location: Storage Warehouse / Downtown Time: 7:00 p.m. BBQ @ Warehouse Program: Set up East Bay Stage and Kiddie Rides
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Who Are We ?
The Grand Marais Lions Club was founded in 1952 and currently has a membership of 60.
Our major fund raising event for the year is Fisherman's Picnic. We also hold pancake breakfasts periodically to help fund specific donations.
Welcome to new members inducted in the past several months:
Bill Hennessy
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Fisherman's Picnic Button Design Contest Button must include the phrase: "I'll Be Back" - "Fisherman's Picnic 2010" and have a traditional theme. Must be readable on a 2-1/4 inch button. Send entries to: GM Lions PO Box 745 Grand Marais MN 55604 Deadline is May 31, 2010 $100 cash prize for winning entry
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Our Special THANKS goes out to these proud supporters for their generous support of the 2008 Fisherman's Picnic:
Sven & Ole's Pizza Dockside Fishmarket Grand Portage Lodge & Casino City of Grand Marais North Shore Federal Credit Union Lake Superior Trading Post George Maruska Accounting PTA Blue Water Cafe
“We’ll Be Back” July 30 - August 2, 2009
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