Lions Club seeks members to serve

The Hill City Lions Club is actively seeking new members in hopes of keeping the club alive. 

“We serve,” is the club’s motto, but with fewer members, the club is struggling to do so. With fewer hands on deck, the club has had to begin trimming back on its service opportunities. 

New president Julie Block and husband and Lions member, Doug Block, are hoping to change that.

“We’re trying to rebuild the club and get new members,” said Julie. 

“Then we could do more,” added Doug. 

Five new members have joined since July, but the Blocks would like to see those numbers grow. 

“One of the things we’re doing is trying to have more fun,” said Doug. “We’re having more get-togethers.” 

Doug has been a longtime member of the Lions Club and says, “It’s just fun to help people, and you get to have fun.”

Oct. 25, beginning at 1 p.m., the Silver Dollar Saloon will host Dive Bar Bingo, with the proceeds benefitting the Hill City Lions Club. The duo hopes to encourage new membership during the event as well.

Funds raised go toward community projects as well as local scholarships. Each year the Lions Club presents scholarships to high school seniors who are members of the Leo Club, which is an attachment of, and sponsored by, the Lions Club. 

“Being able to continue with that, we felt was really important too for the kids,” said Julie.

For more information or to become a member contact the club via the face

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