In  May , 2001 we celebrated 50 years of service

Who are Lions?

They are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their world, state and local communities. Lion’s Clue International was founded in Chicago, IL, in 1917 and has grown to be the worlds largest service club organization. Presently there are over 1.4 million Lions located in 178 nations. The Lions Motto is "WE SERVE".

Who are the Ben Davis Lions?

The Ben Davis Lions Club was chartered May 10, 1951 and is made up of men and women who live and work on the Westside of Indianapolis. Currently there are 38 members. The Ben Davis Lions are here to help people in need. To serve our world, our nation, our state and community. Members are business owners and business leaders. They are supervisors and managers. Many are veterans. Some are retired from their careers as teachers, computer operators, builders, and mechanics; but they all have one common ground. They are LIONS.

What do Ben Davis Lions Do?

Since the beginning the Ben Davis Lions have helped the Ben Davis Community and Wayne Township with money to support and build many projects. In the past the Ben Davis Lions have sent several people to the Leader Dog School in Rochester, Mi. In the past year we have sponsored students to foreign countries and have been host families to students from other countries as part of the International Youth Exchange program. Provided exams and glasses for Wayne Township students. Helped purchase glass eyes. Donated money to the following: families that were in crises, Wayne Township Bus Drivers Christmas Fund; Wayne Township Education Foundation; Ben Davis Athletic Booster Club, Ronald McDonald house, HouKoda District Boy Scouts, and Seeds of Hope.

The Ben Davis Lions also donate money to Indiana State Projects: Cancer Control, Diabetes Control, Eye Bank, Leader Dog School, Speech and Hearing Control and International Youth Exchange.

The Ben Davis Lions donates many man hours to building and repairing cabins, mowing grass and clearing trails at the District 25F project. C amp Woodsmoke, which is a campground used by church, social and handicapped groups throughout the state.  They also support the Vision Van.

Where does your business fit in?

The Ben Davis Lions hold four major fundraisers every year; four pancake breakfasts. To keep club costs down so the majority of the money raised goes back to the community, members ask for donations of supplies for our fundraisers and some projects.

This is where your business fits in. When a member of the Ben Davis Lions Club approaches your business for donations, you assistance is appreciated not only by the club, but those who benefit5 from our assistance. These requests could be for food items, merchandise for door prizes or building supplies. Your business could ever decide to be the major sponsor of a fundraiser. All we ask is your support.

Do you want to be a Ben Davis Lion?

The Ben Davis Lions are always looking for people interested in helping the world, the state and their community. Ask any member of the Ben Davis Lions about what it takes to be a member, and they will be happy to explain what Lionism is about. If you feel that the life of a Lion is for you, tell that member of your interest and they will invite you to a meeting so see first hand what Lions are all about. After their meeting and talking with Lions, if you are still interested, let them know and they will start the process of your membership into the worlds largest service club organization, the International Lions Club, and the Ben Davis Lions.