By Anna Skinner
The Westfield Lions Club will host an informational meeting on Jan. 16 in hopes of attracting more men and women to join the organization.
A PowerPoint slideshow will go over some of the points of the club, and a handful of members will be present to answer questions.
“Our club gives members an opportunity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends and become leaders in the community. This club means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve,” Club Secretary Jeff Larrison said.
Coffee and donuts will be served at the open house, and Larrison said that any interested public can attend.
“Hopefully they will get a well-rounded view of what we’re all about,” Larrison said. “We want to see what folks are interested in, whether it’s fundraising or getting out and doing service work.”
Throughout the years, the club has donated funds for local, national and international disaster relief, provided free eye exams and glasses for Westfield school students in need, helped fund leader dog training, donated pairs of used eye glasses, provided financial donations to the Westfield Heart & Soul Clinic, Open Doors Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels and other charities. Several service opportunities are available through the Lions Club.
The open house will be from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Lions Club, 120 Jersey St.
“We want to share the great things we’re doing in the community and let others know how they can help,” Larrison said.
Between active and at-large members, the club has 52 members. Last year, seven members joined the ranks. Although Larrison said the club doesn’t have a specific goal, it is always hoping to increase its numbers.
For more, contact Larrison at 416-8330.
