Mayne Island Lions Club
About the Mayne Island Lions
The Mayne Island Lions Club is a proud member of Lions International, the world's largest humanitarian service association with over 1.3 million members from 200 countries. Lions International celebrated its Centennial in 2017. It was founded on June 7, 1917 in Chicago by Melvin Jones.
The club welcomes anyone who is willing to observe the Lions Code of Conduct and wants to
serve the community. Membership is by invitation. People of all ages are welcome.
Our chapter is located on beautiful Mayne Island in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada. We have been serving the Mayne Island community for over 50 years! We received our charter in 1971.
The Club supports and organizes events, projects and ongoing programs for the benefit of Mayne Island. We rely on the spirit of volunteering to serve the community by hosting events, supporting actions that benefit the island, fund raising and fostering a spirit of camaraderie between our members and friends of the Lions.
Our membership numbers generally keep to around 45, and we always have room for another willing Lion!
History: Articles and Archives
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Find out what's going on now, and what we've been up to in the past, by reading our current and previous Lion's Den articles, published monthly in the Mayneliner.
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You can also check out our archival documents to learn about the many useful and memorable Lions past projects and initiatives, and how they have contributed to the community.
Executive and Member Roles
President: Richard Jarco
Past President: Brian Dearden
Vice President: Greg Martin
Honorary Vice President: Alan Guy
Secretary: Mike Bullis
Treasurer: Colleen Choquette
Bookeeper: Lina Beaudet
Rentals: Katherine Somerville
Equipment/Shed Master: Irene & Nigel Barrette
Directory: Mike Barnes
Website: Martin Renaud and Greg Martin
Directors at Large: Allen Slade, John Glover, Bill Warning, Joel Collier, Janet Guy, Colleen Dearden
In this 2021 video, made during our 50th anniversary year, past president Brian Dearden summarizes some of our history and and what we've done for the Mayne Island community.
Mission
Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
Organizational Statement
We Serve. We have more volunteers in more places than any other service organization in the world. We are friends, neighbors and leaders ready to help our communities grow and thrive.
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Membership is by invitation. If you are interested in joining please send an expression of interest to membership@mayneislandlions.org
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The Mayne Island Lions Club welcomes anyone who is willing to observe the Lions Code of Ethics, which we call "Lionism", and who wants to serve the community.