So You’re Thinking About Becoming a Lion
Step #1 - Ask Yourself: Do my goals align with those of Lions?
Lions are groups of service-minded men and women who are interested in improving their communities. Oconomowoc Lions Club provide free vision screening to children. We provide free exams and eyeglasses for children and adults who cannot afford these services. We recycle eyeglasses for distribution to developing countries around the world. We support Wisconsin Lions Camp which serves challenged children with special needs. Whenever a Lions Club get together, problems get smaller and communities get better! That’s because we help where help is needed – in our communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy!
As a Lion, you will:
- Help our community
- Make an impact of people’s lives both locally and internationally
- Learn to be a leader and help guide a respected nonprofit organization
- Network with business people in our community and around the world
- Receive the satisfaction of giving back while having fun.
Watch a short video about Lions around the world: It Takes A Lion
Step #2 - Come Get to Know Us
Our Club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month starting in October thru June at Schwefel’s Restaurant, 39877 Hwy 16 – Oconomowoc, social hour starts at 6pm with the dinner meeting following at 7pm. Please contact Randy Luck, membership chairman, at oconlions@gmail.com to schedule a visit.
Our President and membership chairman will greet you, introduce you to other club members and formally recognize you during the meeting.
Each meeting we discuss upcoming events, community activities along with a brief report on Lions activities and projects.
Come to a few meetings and get to know us and what we do. If our goals are aligned and you want to join us in serving the community, you will be invited to join the group.
Step #3 - Submit A Membership Application
To join the club, please complete the Membership Application. Be sure to provide your complete birth date, which is required by Lions Clubs International (LCI). Submit your application, signed by your sponsor, to the club Secretary or your sponsor.
Our membership dues are $310 a year which includes the cost of our dinner meetings. Annual dues are invoiced to member’s in late January.
Your membership begins upon approval of your application by the Board of Directors. You will receive a prorated invoice for your initial membership dues. After your approval by the Oconomowoc Lions Board, you will receive a Welcome Packet and you will be entered in the Lions Club International database.
You will be inducted into the club during a ceremony at one of our meetings. At that time, you will receive your membership pin and a certificate.
If you have any questions, contact the membership chair by Email or call 262-490-4817.