PURPOSE: Dedicated to the service of community, state, and country, with particular emphasis on the prevention of blindness, the conservation of sight, and the conservation of hearing. The Club's purpose is stated succinctly by the motto of all members of LIONS INTERNATIONAL -- "WE SERVE."
The Blacksburg Host Lions Club was chartered by Lions International in 1925, and has given continuous service to the community since that time. The Club celebrated its 75th anniversary March 13, 2000. Since receiving its charter, the Club has sponsored the organization of three other Lions Clubs. In 1932 it sponsored the organization of the Pearisburg Lions Club. It sponsored the Christiansburg Lions Club in 1942, and the Blacksburg Breakfast Lions Club in 1972. When the second Blacksburg Lions club was chartered, the Blacksburg Lions Club became known as the Blacksburg Host Lions Club.
The Club participates in various fund-raising activities to support its service activities. All funds raised go to support those service activities.
The Club meets for dinner and a short program on the second and fourth Mondays each month from September through May. The current meeting time and place is 6:15 p.m. at Ryan's Family Steakhouse in Christiansburg. To check the schedule, see Program Calendar.
The Club's Board of Directors meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month throughout the year.
Lions Clubs are always looking for motivated men and women to help carry out its mission. If you are interested in Lions Club membership, the eye-donor program, or any other Lions Club activity, contact Webmaster, or write President, Blacksburg Host Lions Club, PO Box 411, Blacksburg, VA 24063-0411.
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