We Serve

Murray, Kentucky
Lions Club

District 43K
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Chartered September 14, 1939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

What is a Murray Lion?

A Murray Lion is... A member of the world's largest service club organization with over 1.3 million members in more than 45,000 clubs located in 206 countries and geographical areas.

A member who meets the needs of our local community and the world.

A member of one of the largest and most active service clubs in Murray and Calloway County, Lions District 43-K and Lions Multiple District 43.

A person who understands it is each member's duty as a free individual to do all that can be done to help people throughout the world who are less fortunate.

Join us in making our community and world better places in which to live.
 
 

 


"Vision for All" Community and Humanitarian Projects

SightFirst

  • Eye examination and glasses

  • Used eyeglasses collection

  • Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

  • Eye Research

  • Eye Banks

  • Eye Clinics

  • Assistance with surgery

  • Visual Screening

  • KidSight Program [Ages 1-5]

Endowed Scholarships

  • Groover A Parker/Murray Lions Club

  • Bryan Tolley/Murray Lions Club

  • Bailey Gore/Murray Lions Club

Youth

  • Kentucky Lions All-State Band

  • Senior Student Government Day

  • Blind Youth Camp

  • Hearing Impaired Camp

  • Reality Store

  • Juvenile Diabetes 

Community Betterment

  • Diabetes Program

  • Freedom Fest Participation

  • Lions Eye Health Program

  • Walk-in Blood Bank


Fund Raising Projects
  • Candy Day

  • Gum Machines

  • Radio/TV Auction

  • See’s Candy

  • Special Projects

  • Murray Lions Club Foundation


Social Functions
  • Valentine Party

  • South Pleasant Grove Church Dinner

  • Good Shepherd Church Dinner

  • Christmas Party


Personal Development
  • Community Involvement

  • Informative Programs

  • Leadership Development

  • New-member Orientation

  • Fellowship


Roles and Expectations of Each Member
  • Live and apply Objects and Ethics of Lionism

  • Attend Meetings

  • Work on projects

  • Participate in activities

  • Remain current in payment of club obligations

  • Sponsor new members

  • Participate in interclub visitation program

  • Support district, state and international activities


How do you Become a Member of the Murray Lions Club?
  • Contact a MSU Lions Club member and express your interest in becoming a member.
  • Attend a Murray Lions Club Meeting as a guest of the Murray Lions Club.
  • Ask about membership.

Send e-mail message expressing interest to:

Sarah Kaegi, President
sarah.kaegi@murray.kyschools.us

Phyllis B. Gutting, Secretary
douphin@juno.com

Richard Jones, Treasurer
chard48@gmail.com

Yancey Watkins, Membership
yancey.watkins@newwavecomm.net

 


When and where are the meetings? 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of Each Month
6:30 pm, Woman’s Club House, Vine Street
Board Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of Each Month.
 

How much does it cost? One-time entrance fee: $25.00
Dues and meals per quarter: $57.00

Reduced family and student membership rates are available.


For more information about Lions Clubs International visit its official web site:
 
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.shtml

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