Milestones That We Have Managed To Accomplish
Are you looking to join a community organization that is making a real difference in the world? Look no further than the Lions Club! The Lions Club has a long history of achieving incredible milestones that have positively impacted communities around the globe. In this article, we will highlight some of the amazing accomplishments that the Lions Club has achieved and why you should consider becoming a member.
Organized May 14, 1920 Melvin Jones
Charter with LCI May 18, 1920
Attend organization meeting of Hamilton June 1920
Member Harry Newman 2nd Int. VP Denver July 1920
Member Newman charters LCI Ontario July 1920
Member Newman presents charter to Hamilton Sept 14, 1920
Weekly to Bi-weekly lunch meetings 2000s
Member Ray Charbonneau MDA Historian 2004 to present
Member Jim Telfer Olympic torch bearer 2010
Alternating Bi-weekly lunch and dinner meetings 2010s
Webpage, Facebook, Gmail, Instagram and WhatsApp 2010s
Member Ray Charbonneau Sergeant at Arms Toronto 2014 Int. Convention
Host LCI Centennial flag raising 2017
Club Centennial celebrations cancelled due to worldwide pandemic
Host LCI Executive Committee October 1920
District A created at Toronto October 12, 1920
Member Fred Ketcheson Toronto first DG appointed 1920
Toronto gets its charter Oct 12, 1920
Toronto Host 1st District A Convention February 1921
King Edward Hotel Lunch meetings 20st to 80s
City of Toronto recognition 1949
Member Jack Ayre of the Dumbells, 50s to 70s
Member Sandy Air world hockey champion 50s
Member Bob Townsend 50th Anniversary Book 1970
Cub and Toronto Lion Bulletins 1920s to 1980s
Radio Broadcasts 1920s
Member Harry Newman becomes President 1924
Member Harry Newman introduces Helen Keller to Lions 1925
Toronto Central hosts International Convention 1931
Member Charlie Ring donates Lou Marsh Trophy 1930s
Member Gordon Moss District Secretary of Records 1938-1941
MDA Offices in Toronto 1942 to 1990
Happy Gang show at club meetings 1940s
Guests Mary Pickford, Barbara Ann Scott, Melvin Jones visit 1940s
Members Tom Newman and Bill Delaurentis 1940s to 2000s
SOME OF OUR ACTIVITIES FROM DIFFRENT COUNTRIES
