ECLC has contributed over 150,000 volunteer hours to serve the needed in our local community. Who We Are
The Edmonton Chinese Lions Club (ECLC) was chartered in December 17, 1979 and is under Lions Clubs International, a world-wide service organization with a global network of over 1.4 million members (Lions) in over 48,000 Lions Clubs serving the needed in societies. Lions also form unique fellowships and meaningful connections that can last a lifetime. ECLC was originally formed by over 80 residents of Edmonton, mostly of Chinese descent. Nowadays, ECLC includes members from different ethnic background and from all walks of life. Since 1979, ECLC has contributed well over 150,000 volunteer hours to services benefiting our local community. Who We Serve
ECLC primarily serves Edmonton’s multicultural communities. ECLC strives to serve the needed through projects promoting education, literacy, welfare and good citizenship. ECLC also works with non-profit organizations such as Mustard Seed, Operation Friendship Senior Society and E4C etc. to help residents of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. Who We Have Served
ECLC’s services include both long-term and short-term projects. ECLC hosted literacy fairs to spark children’s interest in reading, donated van to non-profit organization, served hot meals to the homeless and those in need, planted tree to foster our environment, and organized Citizenship Award etc. ECLC has also enhanced the lives of countless citizens through the support of important initiatives that include, but not limit to, Jasper Place Wellness Bridge Healing Project, CBC Edmonton’s Annual Turkey Drive, Edmonton Food Bank, Edmonton Chinese Multicultural Centre, Ming Ai Chinese Senior Unit of The General Hospital Continuing Care Centra, The Lurana Shelter/Head Start Program, The Hong Lok Chinatown Care Centre, The Youth Emergency Shelter Society, The Inner City Schools Citizenship and Humanitarian Scholarship funds and the LCIF Sight First Project etc. How To Join Us
Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] and join us at our monthly luncheon meeting with delicious Chinese food. SHORT NOTES ON LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
Lions Clubs International (LCI) was established in 1917 in Chicago, U.S.A. with Mission to empower Lions Clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding. LCI’s Vision is to be the global leader in community and humanitarian service. LCI started to expand internationally in 1920 and as at today, LCI is serving in over 200 countries and geographic areas with over 48,000 Lions Clubs and 1.4 million members. For further information, please log into http://www.lionsclubs.org
ECLC PAST PRESIDENTS
1979-1980 – Donald Mah (Charter President)
1980-1981 – Donald Mah
1981-1982 – Bruce Yip
1982-1983 – David Bell
1983-1984 – David Bell
1984-1985 – Donald Mah
1985-1986 – Dan Chow
1986-1987 – Peter Wouters
1987-1988 – Dennis Cressman
1988-1989 – William Cheung
1989-1990 – James Ferguson
1990-1991 – Rene Jones
1991-1992 – Barry Joe
1992-1993 – Eugene Chow
1993-1994 – Peter Chiong
1994-1995 – Ching Wah Tse
1995-1996 – Helen Cheung
1996-1997 – Geoffrey Ho
1997-1998 – Wayne Hatt
1998-1999 – Cindy Ho
1999-2000 – Michael Nam
2000-2001 – Alice Leung
2001-2002 – Bing Ung
2002-2003 – Linda Nuttall
2003-2004 – Paul Cheung
2004-2005 – Lan Chan-Marples
2005-2006 – Helen Cheung
2006-2007 – Paul Cheung
2007-2008 – Gwen Hsieh
2008-2009 – Keith Wu
2009-2010 - Stacey Chan
2010-2011 - Stacey Chan
2011-2012 - Eugene Chow
2012-2013 - Bob Hiew
2013-2014 - Al Chow
2014-2015 - Angie Loo
2015-2016 - Douglas Lim
2016-2017 - Lan Chan
2017-2018 - Lisa Han
2018-2019 - Micheal Gee
2019-2020 - Sara Chow
2020-2021 - Sara Chow/Brian P**n
2021-2022 - Brian P**n
2022-2023 - Paul Cheung
2023-2024 - Paul Cheung (Current President)
