Our Club

DOUGLAS COUNTY LIONS’ ACTIVITIES

• In the seventies Douglas County Lions had a full BAR (was allowed then) on the downtown square during Douglas County fair days. Selling pickles was a great money maker during this time. 10 YEARS

• Held BINGO in the winter months in a county building (free of charge) serving burgers, dogs and drinks.  Always had a full house, especially again selling pickles. 8 YEARS

• During Douglas County fair parade, we always had large floats and won many first awards. A P&P booth was set up to sell POP and PICKLES.

• A trick or treat night for kids was held in a shopping center where merchants gave treats and we gave candy with our logo and pencils for school with logo.

• Numerous eye exams and glasses have been purchased, sometimes 25 a year. 30 to 40 YEARS

• We built Adirondacks for our Colorado Lions Camp.

• Paid for many Challenged Children to attend our Camp in Woodland Park. 

• Paid for several Cataract surgeries.

• Douglas County was one of the first clubs to do KIDS SIGHT screening.

• Participated in many, many visitations to state wide Lions Clubs.

• Our members have hosted several Lions exchange students

• Over 100 YEARS have attended many State and International Conventions. Have Hosted State Conventions in our County.

• In our 100 Years we've had 5 or 6 members go on to become District Governors.