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Lions Club International was started by Melvin Jones in 1917. Mr. Jones belonged to a civic club in Chicago; but he
was unhappy with the group because of the lack of rules. He became frustrated
with fellow members who would take advantage of the opportunity to 'do business' at the club meetings. He established a group that would fine a member ten cents if they even mentioned their business name at a meeting; now the fine is 25 cents and you can be fined twice per meeting if necessary. |
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Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired.
Click here to reaad more about Lions International.
Today, in addition to their international SightFirst program, Lions extend their commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts.
The Watonga Lions Club make it possible for any child who needs help obtaining eye glasses, to get that help. Applications are available by
calling 580.623.5073.
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This service began when Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during the association's 1925 international convention.