Canton North Carolina Lions Club

The Canton NC Lions Welcome You!

Chartered August 24, 1938

The Canton Lions Club was chartered on August 24, 1938, and is still one of the oldest clubs in District 31 L in western North Carolina.

Over the years, the Canton Lions Club has been involved in a number of efforts to help the Canton community. Providing eye exams and glasses for children and other individuals in the community has been and remains at the top of that list.

The Canton Lions Club is 40 members strong and still growing. We pride ourselves in being active in our community.

Please explore our website and get to know the club and our many service projects and how we serve.

We want to make a difference! Come join us and help make a difference in your community!

Canton Lions Club News

At our January 10th meeting, we will have the executive director of KARE as our speaker. Thanks to Adam Bridges for lining up this speaker.

2022-2023 Club Officers

President: Max Bumgardner
1st Vice President: Adam Bridges
2nd Vice President: Jack Webb
3rd Vice President: Jerry Powell
Secretary: Sharon Ryan
Treasurer: Kathy Johnson
Assistant Treasurer: Debbie Bumgardner
Directors: John Dobbins; Marnette Colborne; Laura Groom; Leslie Hipps.

Community Projects

Over the years, the Canton Lions Club has been involved in a number of efforts to help the Canton community. Providing eye exams and glasses for children and other individuals is at the top of that list.

Follow the link below to learn more about the many ways the Canton Lions Club supports our community.

» CANTON LIONS COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Pisgah LEO Club

The Canton Lions Club is proud to support our youth through the Leo Club at Pisgah High School. It was chartered on November 17th, 1997 and since then, it has grown to include almost 100 students each year. Leo Clubs provide young people with an opportunity for development and contribution as responsible members of the local, national and international community.

» LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LEO CLUB

From the Community

For decades, the Canton Lions Club has been the driving force in supporting Canton, our local schools, and the needs of the blind. The actions and heart of the Lions have not only made our community a better place but have been a constant source of inspiration and hope for our citizens.

Zeb Smathers, Mayor
Town of Canton

Monthly Meetings

Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

The meeting on the second Tuesday is a business meeting which is held at Piney Grove United Methodist Church, Stamey Cove Road, Canton, NC.

The second meeting is a social meeting which is held at Bear Waters Brewery, 339 Park Street in Canton, NC.

Your Journey to Service Begins Here

Bringing passionate, kind-hearted people together to serve local needs: that’s what Lions clubs are doing in more than 200 countries around the world. Lions see a problem and take action to solve it. They seek to understand one another and the people they serve. They build relationships that lead to opportunities. In short, when Lions serve, life improves.

We invite you to start your service journey with the Canton Lions Club!

Contact the Canton Lions Club

Our mailing address is:

Canton Lion Club
P. O. Box 482
Canton, NC 28716