Lions look to establish new club in Kindersley

By Joan Janzen

“Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion” is a motto Lions District Extension Chairperson Rob Hill firmly believes.

“If somebody comes with a need, we’ll look at it,” he said.

Lending a hand. Rob Hill, District Extension Chairperson, attended a Lions Club organization meeting in Kindersley on Thursday, April 23. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

An organizational meeting was held at the Kindersley Inn on Thursday, April 23, to help form a Lions Club in Kindersley.

“The Eston 95 Club is sponsoring this club,” Hill explained. “This has been in the works for a year now.”

He said Lions is a good fit for individuals who want to make their community a better place to live. Hill was excited to share information at the meeting, as well as speak with people one-on-one about what Lions Club has to offer.

“There are a lot of advantages to the community in having a Lions Club,” he said.

It costs $35 to join, plus $50 per year to cover liability insurance for each club’s projects, training for members, legal fees and the international board of directors. Hill said a staff of just 300 looks after 50,000 clubs throughout the world.

“We need a minimum of 20 members to start a club,” he explained.

He pointed out that 20 people out of Kindersley’s population is not very many.

“Grants are available, but you need to have a local Lions Club to get them. Grants for emergency situations can be accessed within 24 hours,” he said.

Hill said Lions clubs are making a difference around the world because whenever Lions clubs get together, problems get smaller and communities get better.

For more information, visit lionsclubs.org or email rfhill@sasktel.net.