67 years ago, a group of Rehoboth men formed the Rehoboth Lions Club. They created a local chapter of the largest community service organization in the world. Today 60 members from our town work together to provide valuable service to our town.
Our events raise funds to support scholarships to deserving high school graduates, heating oil assistance, food bank contributions, support for scouting organizations, hosting citizens recognition dinners and providing medical equipment for our citizens in need, just to name a few. We are also dedicated to assisting in national eye research and support for kids with diabetes.
Whether you’re new to Rehoboth or have been a citizen standing on the sidelines for years, we invite you to join us by becoming a member. We meet once each month and make decisions about fundraising efforts and financial support for our community initiatives. We also look for members to provide volunteer services at our fundraising events. If you’re new to town, it’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and develop camaraderie with like-minded residents of town. If you’ve been around for a while and perhaps have heard of the Lions but weren’t directly asked to join, please consider this your invitation.
We will be hosting an information dinner soon. Watch this column for information about how you can learn more about the organization and spend an evening meeting your fellow citizens. You can also visit our website for more information. Many of us are listed on the website so please feel free to reach out and contact any one of us and ask about the benefits of membership. If you’ve ever thought about giving back to your community, take the first step today!
Don Nokes, President
Rehoboth Lions Club