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NATOMA - Chartered in 1940 during WWII, the Natoma Lions Club has served during war and peace.
Through a myriad of projects during the year, the club’s emphasis is in providing medical support to give sight to the blind around the world, for sight screening and in providing eye glasses, in diabetes awareness, in humanitarian and disaster relief, and through many other projects.
Each spring, scholarships are provided for graduating seniors and FADD, Kansas Highway Cadet Academy and Boys State for Juniors, and other school events.
Following the devastating flood and Four-County Wild Fires in 2021, the club members provided financial assistance and gave hundreds of hours in labor throughout the months that followed into 2022 and 2023.
The hometown organization gives credence to the heartland’s heritage of serving others.
The Natoma Lions have begun organizing the annual Community Calendar project that provides Natoma citizens the opportunity to list on a calendar their family birthdays and anniversaries, Natoma USD 399 listings school activities for the entire year, Natoma community’s celebrations, and Natoma City Council meetings. The calendar is a vital asset in connecting the hearts and minds of Natoma citizens.
Recently, Midwest Energy granted the Lions a donation to help with their projects. For information contact Shawna Dunlap, 785-885-8028.
“We Serve” International Lions Club motto describes the members dedication in serving for 83 years.