Kamloops Paddlewheelers Lions Club

10/26/2026

🎳🐾 Annual Lions Club Dog Bowl! 🐾

Our Paddlewheelers Lions Club was happy to be part of the annual Dog Bowl, organized by the North Kamloops Lions Club!

This fun event raises funds to help finance service dogs, making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. ❤️🐕

A big thank you to the North Kamloops Lions Club for organizing this wonderful event and to everyone who came out to support such a great cause!



Lions Clubs International

10/17/2026

🦁A wonderful evening celebrating service, dedication, and community! 💙💛

An inspiring evening as Lions from clubs across Kamloops came together to welcome District Governor Craig Boothe for his official visit. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate our achievements, and reaffirm our shared commitment to serving our community.

Congratulations to Lura and Dina on their installation, conducted by District Governor Craig Boothe.

A very special congratulations to Beth on receiving the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award! This is one of the highest forms of recognition within Lions Clubs International, honouring outstanding dedication to humanitarian service. A truly meaningful achievement and a moment worth celebrating!

We also celebrated an extraordinary milestone as Myron received a pin recognizing 56 years of dedicated service to Lions and the community. What an incredible legacy of giving back!

Our club president shared highlights of our service projects and donations, showcasing the positive impact our club continues to make.

District Governor Craig Boothe inspired us with a heartfelt message about the importance of service and raising awareness of the needs within our community.

Congratulations to all our honourees, and thank you to every Lion who continues to live by our motto: We Serve! 🦁💙💛

10/09/2026

🦁🎉 A Night of Celebration, Recognition & New Beginnings! 🎉🦁

What a wonderful evening with our Lions family! ❤️ We had lots to celebrate, from welcoming a new member and installing our new Board of Directors to recognizing the dedication of our members and celebrating some special birthdays.

🦁 Welcome to the Lions Family!

A big Lions welcome to Beverly Merrick, who was officially inducted as our newest member! We’re delighted to have you join us and look forward to sharing many memorable moments and making a difference in our community together. ❤️

👏 Introducing Our New Board of Directors!

Congratulations to our newly installed officers and directors for the year ahead:

President: Georgie Buchanan
Past President: Beth Gauthier
1st Vice President: Connie Robson
2nd Vice President: Deb Bostock
Secretary: Beth Gauthier
Treasurer: Kim Davis
Lion Tamer: Cheryle Kopp
Tailtwister: Diane McArthur
1-Year Directors: Al Walker & Christina Miner
2-Year Directors: Myron Wizniak & Myrna Wizniak

Thank you to everyone who steps up to lead, volunteer, and support our club. We’re looking forward to another fantastic year of friendship, service, and community involvement! 🦁💙

🏆 Celebrating Our Members

We were also proud to recognize numerous members with awards in appreciation of their contributions and dedication. Congratulations to all our award recipients! Your time, commitment, and generosity help make our club what it is.

🎂 Birthday Celebrations!

Of course, no Lions gathering would be complete without a little birthday celebration! 🎈 We celebrated the birthdays of Sheila, Myrna, and Betty Ann with plenty of smiles and good wishes. Happy Birthday to all three of you! 🥳❤️

Here’s to new beginnings, well-deserved recognition, wonderful friendships, and another year of serving our community together!

We Serve! 🦁❤️



Lions Clubs International

09/15/2026

⚾️❤️ A fantastic day of community, inclusion & fun!

On September 5th, our Lions Club was proud to be part of the 5th Annual Special Olympics Athletes vs. First Responders & Community Supporters Charity Softball Game at MacArthur Park in Kamloops!

While the athletes and community supporters took to the field, our Lions Club was happy to help out with the BBQ during the event and be part of such a wonderful community celebration.

A big thank you to everyone who came out, volunteered and helped make this event such a special day! 🦁⚾️💙

Community, inclusion and a whole lot of fun — that’s what it’s all about!

Lions Clubs International

08/28/2026

08/20/2026

Celebrating 20 Years of Consignor Sports! 🎉

What better way to celebrate 20 amazing years in Kamloops than with a BBQ! 🌭🍔

We helped celebrate Consignor Sports’ 20th anniversary by firing up the BBQ and serving up some delicious food!

Congratulations to Consignor Sports on 20 fantastic years in the Kamloops community! 🎉 Thank you for letting us be part of your special celebration.

Here’s to many more years of success! ❤️

Lions Clubs International
Consignor Sports Ltd

07/14/2026

What a fantastic day at the Easter Seal Camp Winfield Open House! ☀️

Our Lions Club was proud to volunteer alongside the Vernon Lions Club - Vernon, BC and Sorrento Lions Club, helping serve up a delicious BBQ.

It was wonderful to see so many people come together to support the incredible work Easter Seals Camp Winfield does for children and families. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a meal, and helped make the day such a success.

We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community and look forward to supporting many more great events like this.

We Serve. 💙🦁



Lions Clubs International

07/07/2026

Our Lions Club served pancakes at the Sweláps Pop-Up Market to celebrate Chief Louis Crossing’s 2nd Anniversary this weekend! 💛

It was wonderful seeing so many families, friends, local vendors, and community members come together to celebrate, connect, and support local businesses. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for breakfast and helped make the event such a success!

A big thank you as well to all the volunteers and organizers who made the day possible. We love being part of such a welcoming and supportive community. 🦁


Lions Clubs International

06/27/2026

Proud to support the 2026 Kidney Walk Kamloops on June 7, 2026, at McDonald Park in Kamloops.

A big thank you to Connie and Beth for handing out event t-shirts and helping support such an important community event focused on raising funds and awareness for those affected by kidney disease. 💚

It was wonderful to see the community come together for such a meaningful cause.

Lions Clubs International
The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC & Yukon Branch

06/27/2026

Honoured to support the National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 2026 at the Powwow Arbour in Kamloops.

Our Lions Club was proud to provide the BBQ and support a day filled with community, culture, connection, and celebration. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared stories, and made the day so special.

We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

Lions Clubs International