Edison Visionary Lions

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.42 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 210 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service throughout the world. The Edison Visionary Lions Club (EVLC) is an organization of young and dynamic professionals who are passionate about hands-on community service. We were chartered in May 2010 and have been recognized for our service to the community. We are committed to being “Loving Individuals Offering Needed Service” with our motto “Vision Beyond Sight”. The Edison Visionary Lions Club has 50 members and meets on 1st Saturday of the month at Minnie B. We are a modern club and we use latest communication technologies to keep us nimble. Since inception the club has undertaken several humanitarian projects serving our local community as well as needy around the world. Most notable project of Edison Visionary Lions Club are:

Social for Individuals with special needs (4 times a year)
Disaster relief during Super-storm Sandy
Holiday meals for homeless
Toy drive for homeless children
Serving children affected by apartment fire
Eye surgery mission in Indian tribal area
Eye camps in Paraguay
Vision Screening for under-privileged
Mentoring youth
Serving Veterans
Cultural outreach
Independence day fireworks
Protecting the environment
Backpacks for underprivileged
Children’s Mental Health Symposium
Edison Visionary Lions Club has active youth programs with more than 120 members learning to be effective leaders while volunteering for charitable causes. Our club and the members have been recognized for our service. We have received numerous prestigious Lions Clubs International awards. Edison Chamber of Commerce recognized club founder, Lion Mahesh Chitnis with “Citizen of the Year” award in 2014. He also received Julian Bond Community Award (NAACP) for improving race relations. Several members of the club served in district cabinet and chaired district as well as state committees. It was the youngest club to become the home club of District Governor. If you’re looking for

Leadership Opportunities
Community Service
Internationally-renowned projects and activities
Stimulating Programs
A diverse and influential membership
Business and Professional networking
Fun and Friendships
You’ll find them all in the Edison Visionary Lions Club. This is your invitation to explore more about who we are and what we do to meet the challenges and needs of today. We are accepting applications from potential members. Please call (732) 800-2273 to set up an information meeting.