GUTHRIE NOON LIONS CLUB

The Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic area who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities throughout the world. Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects may range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
In 1925 Helen Keller challenged Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness”. Today, Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired. Lions demonstrate their commitment to sight conservation through eyeglass recycling, sight partnerships, and countless other sight services.
The Guthrie Noon Lions Club is one of the largest and historic civic organizations in the State of Oklahoma. The Club was formally initiated on November 10, 1919. The Club is a member of Lions International and the Lions of Oklahoma, and promotes the ideals found in the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation. The Club also supports and is a member of the Oklahoma Lions District 3-H.

Vision Statement

The Guthrie Noon Lions Club, employing principals of leadership, fellowship, and financial management, and supporting the ideals of Lions International ,the Lions of Oklahoma, and the Motto that “We Serve”, should be viewed as one of the preferred civic organizations in the State of Oklahoma; projecting a sense of community spirit and pride, and embracing programs that will provide a positive impact, benefit and value to the Club, its members, the Logan County and Guthrie community, and the State of Oklahoma. The Club will work to promote ideals of Lionism, through leadership programs and incentive for youth, which will serve to encourage personal welfare and growth.

The Foundation of this Vision

There are several key guiding mission principals of the Guthrie Lions Club that serve as the foundation for the concepts put forth in this Vision Statement:

• A growth-oriented membership who demonstrate Pride in being a Lion and Pride in being a member of the Guthrie Lions Club.
• Promotion of a Club mission and annual projects that support our “Commitment to Serve”!
• Provide challenging opportunities to Club members in a lucrative, self-rewarding, fun, and family-friendly quality of life environment.
• Inclusion of experiences for Oklahoma youth, with emphasis on service, commitment, integrity, physical health, and an incentive to grow their career with an objective to remain in the State of Oklahoma.
• Present a “positive Life-Style” program, encouraging members and participants to make the most of their natural talents for a better personal tomorrow and a better Oklahoma.

Officers and Membership

Individuals desiring to become members of the Guthrie Lions Club are invited to our weekly luncheons, each Friday at 12 Noon, at Granny Had One Restaurant in Guthrie. Our meetings are fun and friendly, with a program each week featuring a speaker of community or state interest.
Those with interest should contact one of the following key officers:

President    Deborah Brewer          405-282-7584
2nd Vice President        Randy Kellogg             405-260-8800
Membership Chair         Sylvia Ochs             405-282-0404
We look forward to hosting new prospective members!

Membership

The Guthrie Lions Club is one of the largest Clubs in the State of Oklahoma with a membership of approximately 100 members. The recruitment and retention of members is a key priority each year to the Board of Directors.
The Guthrie Lions Board of Directors is made up of 21 Club members, serving terms of one, two, or three years. The Board meets monthly to provide guidance and financial due diligence to the Club.

Meetings

Our meetings are held each friday at the Santa Fe Depot by the RR tracks on Oklahoma avenue. The meetings include speakers of interest, presented by the Lion of the Day. We invite Club members to attend these Friday meetings as an opportunity to renew friendships, and be kept apprised of Lions Club events. There is a slight charge for the luncheon buffet served at each meeting.


Websites/Email

Lions International                                                                                          www.lionsclubs.org
Guthrie Noon Lions Club                                                                               www.guthrienoonlions.com
Guthrie Lions Club Email                                                                               guthrielions@sbcglobal.net

Annual Events and Fundraisers

The Club holds two main fundraisers each year: one a Pancake Lunch and Dinner held at the American Legion Hall in the spring; and two, an annual Fruit Sale held in the fall and winter. In addition, the Club may hold other fundraisers as determined and approved by the Board of Directors. The Lions Club also participates in annual fundraisers held by the Lions Club of Oklahoma.
The Lions Club participates in events and festivals in the Guthrie community during the year, such as the Christmas Season Victorian Walk, the Logan County United Way, and parades during the year. The Club also will plan on participation with various functions such as the Oklahoma Lions Boys Ranch, Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank, Oklahoma Lions Mobile Health Screening Unit, Campaign Sight First events, Special Olympics, and activities that benefit the sight impaired. The Lions Club will hold a Christmas Dinner each December.
The Club is a strong proponent and leader for coordination and collaborative partnership between the Guthrie civic organizations. We strive to co-sponsor events during the year with the Guthrie Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs.
Annual Fish Fry for High School Scholarships

Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation

Every year thousands of Lions Club members across Oklahoma work to improve the quality of life in their communities. Additionally, these same Lions ensure the health of their state level projects through the efforts of the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation (OLSF). Created in 1974, the OLSF provides funding for all official Lions statewide charitable and benevolent projects as approved by the OLSF Board of Directors. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax deductible.

Invitation to New Members

It is our hope that you will visit the Guthrie Noon Lions Club luncheons and witness the friendly environment of the Club. We invite you to consider joining this outstanding civic organization. If interested, please fill out the attached membership application and return to one of the officers listed above. The Board of Directors will review and approve your application. Induction into the Club will occur coincident with a Friday Noon meeting, where you will be formally recognized and receive a Lions Club packet and a membership pin.
Thank you for your interest in the Guthrie Noon Lions Club!!