Dousman / Ottawa Lions Club
With over 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members, the Dousman / Ottawa Lions club is part of the World's Largest Service Organization.
In 1917, Melvin Jones a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed.
After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the "Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objects and a code of ethics were approved.
Within three years, Lions became an international organization. Since then, we've earned high marks for both integrity and transparency. We're a well-run organization with a steady vision, a clear mission, and a long – and proud – history.
The Dousman / Ottawa Lion's Club proudly continues the vision and mission set by Melvin Jones. Our motto is 'We Serve'. Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better.
For more information, please see the Lion's Clubs International website.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Dousman / Ottawa Board of Directors
President: Lion Brian Kotowski
Secretary / Treasurer: Lion Bill Pavesich
Board members:
Lion Harold Buckett
Lion Larry Williams
Lion Tom Maule
In 1917, Melvin Jones a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed.
After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the "Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objects and a code of ethics were approved.
Within three years, Lions became an international organization. Since then, we've earned high marks for both integrity and transparency. We're a well-run organization with a steady vision, a clear mission, and a long – and proud – history.
The Dousman / Ottawa Lion's Club proudly continues the vision and mission set by Melvin Jones. Our motto is 'We Serve'. Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better.
For more information, please see the Lion's Clubs International website.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Dousman / Ottawa Board of Directors
President: Lion Brian Kotowski
Secretary / Treasurer: Lion Bill Pavesich
Board members:
Lion Harold Buckett
Lion Larry Williams
Lion Tom Maule
MEMBERSHIP INFO
Please contact us for information on becoming a Lions Club Member.
Please contact us for information on becoming a Lions Club Member.