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Q:
What do the Lions do?
A: In two words, we serve. For example, our fundraising
activities allow us to help neighbors experiencing hardship,
local schools in providing vision and hearing screenings,
disabled kids and wounded veterans to have ‘assistance dogs’,
youngsters with diabetes to attend special summer camps and
researchers seeking cures for diabetes, glaucoma, and other
diseases that rob people of sight.
Q: Does being a member involve a lot of time?
A: How much time you give is entirely up to you. Some
members give a lot of time but many have demanding jobs and
young families and do not have as much time to give.
Q: Are members free to participate only in activities in
which they have an interest?
A: Yes. You decide, for example, which fund raisers or
programs you want to participate in and to what extent. It is
also largely up to you whether you want to take on a leadership
role or just help as needed.
Q: Is the club mainly made up of retired persons?
A: Not at all; 80% of our members are not retired
and find that membership in an organization such as the Harvard
Lions provides balance to their lives and opportunities to use
their occupational talents to help others.
Q: Can women be Lions?
A: Absolutely! The Harvard Lions currently benefit from the
active contributions of several women members, and we’re always
seeking to grow.
Q: Is there a ‘social’ aspect to being a Harvard Lion?
A: An ingrained culture within our club is to always mix
business with having fun. We are very much a social organization
and even when we’re working we enjoy the camaraderie. Our
meetings are designed to get things accomplished but to also
have fun doing so. If you have ever noticed lions working at our
annual Fall Festival, selling fruit in the middle of winter or
preparing and serving food at the July 4th
celebration you will see that even while working we’re having a
great time doing so. The club is a great way to meet new people
and make new friends.
Q: Where and when do you meet?
A: The Harvard Lions meet on the second and fourth Thursday of
the month, from September through June. (Lions rest in the heat
of summer.) Join us currently at the Holiday Inn (Boxboro) at
6:30 PM for food and fellowship, and learn how you as a Lion can
have a direct and positive effect on the lives of the people in
your community.
Q: Are meetings mandatory?
A: No. We understand that members have personal and professional
interests and obligations that will mean missing a meeting now
and then.
Q: Are there ways I can contribute that don’t involve
membership?
A: The best way to contribute to the club is to participate as a
member, but there are other ways you can help such as serving as
a volunteer at our annual Fall Festival and of course anytime
with a financial contribution to Harvard Lions.
Q:
Are there dues?
A: Yes, the Club has semi-annual dues of $100. However, a
portion of this goes towards paying part of the cost of our
dinner meetings. If
you have any other questions please feel free to
contact any of our members
or our
president, Bob
Kinnee at
rkinnee@charter.net
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