03/18/2026
Albion Lions formed in 1977 with 32 members In 1977, Lions International focused their efforts on sight, hearing, and Diabetes programs (prevention, education, and eradication).
Albion Lions have assisted these efforts with financial contributions toward local, district and international projects and programs
Albion Lions annually purchase several pair of glasses for those in need and without financial means
Albion Lions annually participated in hosting the Albion Field Days. Our activities expanded from holding an auction to include a 50:50 drawing, white elephant tables, BEANO, whoopie pie sales, a baked bean contest, a tractor-drawn hay ride, etc.
Albion Lions have sponsored and produced numerous variety shows and musicals such as Oklahoma, Brigadoon, The Music Man, The Sound of Music, and Grease
Lions assisted the Town by installing and lighting the flag pole and planted trees at the former site of the IOOF Hall lot, adjacent to the Town Office
Lions have assisted the local Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and Cub Scout troops financially and by helping individual scouts with their Eagle Scout projects, such as tree plantings, the sign at the Albion Elementary School, and the walk bridge behind the town office
Albion Lions have cleaned, painted, and made financial contributions toward renovations to the Municipal Building
Lions have assisted the local Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and Cub Scout troops financially and by helping individual scouts with their Eagle Scout projects, such as tree plantings, the sign at the Albion Elementary School, and the walk bridge behind the town office
Lions have purchased many of the folding chairs, the chair rack, and several tables used in the large meeting room
Albion Lions were instrumental through hosting organizational meetings several years ago which led to the establishment of the Lovejoy Health Center in 1988
Albion Lions sponsor several Police Athletic League (PAL) sports teams
Albion Lions sponsored a Sunday afternoon Jazz concert at the Elementary School
Lions conducted a town-wide Fire Safety project with the AVFD to check smoke detectors and batteries. We distributed new smoke detectors to those homes without them
Albion Lions helped organize, conduct, and judge the Cub Scout’s Pinewood Derby races
Lions periodically recognize residents of Albion for volunteering and for their donation of time and energy to local projects
Lions have contributed to a sense of community by serving residents of the community by loaning our chairs and tables, helping them move, and assisting the elderly at the Town’s annual clean-up day
Albion Lions have been active in many community functions such as participation in the annual Fire Department vs. Lions softball and volleyball games.
Albion Lions have co-sponsored the Lions “Speak Out” program with the Clinton Lions Club
In 1977 Albion Lions held an evening of “Dinner and Traditional Christmas Music” to benefit SLATE, the organization raising funds for the Williamson Performing Arts Center at Lawrence High School. Several other Christmas dinners have been held since.
Albion Lions “Make a Difference Day” project in 1998 entailed a major interior painting project at the Lovejoy Health Center.
In 1999 the “Make a Difference Day” project saw major painting of the entryways to the Town Office as well as interior walls. We did another major painting project around 2011.
For several years, Albion Lions held dinner theaters in conjunction with week-long Field Day activities
In 2001 the club’s “Make a Difference Day” project saw the installation of shutters on the Lovejoy Health Center. Some Lions members assisted in painting the fire station
For a few years Albion Lions hosted a monthly Cribbage tournament
Albion Lions have supported the Albion Public Library with contributions of manpower and finances
Albion Lions provided financial assistance and manpower to the Albion Elementary School and its PTA for the construction and rehabilitation of the playground
In its early years, Albion Lions held several Red Cross blood drives
Also early on, Albion Lions provided chicken BBQ’s at Maine Farm Days
Albion Lions have contributed toward numerous events and activities at Lawrence High School, including its athletic teams, booster clubs, chemical free New Years and Senior graduation parties, and out-of-the-country trips by individuals and groups in pursuit of expanding their educational opportunities
Albion Lions made significant contributions of finances and manpower to the Albion Athletic Association during the construction of the athletic fields in town
Lions sponsored a “Meet the Candidates Night” in 1992, the first year Albion went to the Australian Ballot form of voting
For several years, the Albion Lions co-sponsored, with the Lovejoy Health Center, an area-wide flu shot clinic for the elderly, vaccinating 400 annually, against the possibility of getting the flu
In November Albion Lions host a very complete, sit-down Thanksgiving dinner for all citizens over 70 years or those living alone
For many years the Albion Lions have organized, financed, and provided a “Christmas Giving Tree” project which provides 15-25 needy families and 50-70 children with gifts of clothing, boots, and toys
Lions have sponsored numerous public suppers and dances to raise funds for specific projects or to replenish its charity accounts
In 1992, Albion Lions hosted a Hunter’s Breakfast
Albion Lions sponsored and participated in hearing clinics with other area Lions clubs at Thayer Hospital’s F. T. Hill Center
In times of need, in the past, Lions have assisted elderly by shoveling snow from their roof
More recently Lions members have assisted in screening children entering kindergarten for hearing loss
Albion Lions purchased and installed a supply closet in the kitchen
In a few past, Albion Lions held provided a BBQ dinner at Maine Farm Days
Lions assembled to assist local firemen pick up fire hoses and clean equipment following a prolonged, major fire in town, in the past.
Lions have provided financial support for the elementary school’s “Honors Program
Albion Lions sponsored the Quest program at the Elementary School
Albion Lions have made financial contributions to the local Historical Society in its quest to save and renovate the old Narrow Gauge train station in Town. Lions also invested its time during a “Make a Difference Day” to paint the station
During a mid-western drought several years ago, Albion Lions loaded donated bales of hay on to rail cars at the Waterville Yard
Lions made a significant contribution to the AVFD’s Rescue Sled
Albion Lions got clearance from the Town and CMP to attach American Flags to utility poles along Main Street
Lions host a “fun run”/walk each year at Field Day
For the several years, Albion Lions hosted an ice fishing derby on Lovejoy Pond. The purpose was to get children interested in fishing, nature, and out-of-door activities
Lions have made several significant contributions to the local Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, especially its holiday turkey drives.
For many years Albion Lions have annually given scholarships to students from Albion, graduating from Lawrence High School
Albion Lions have held several spaghetti dinners, profits from these have gone to the Field Day Committee.
