About Chelmsford Lions
About Us
When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it's a beautiful thing - and an incredible feeling for everyone involved. That's Lions. Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships and improving the world through kindness. It's 1.4 million caring men and women serving together so they can make a lasting impact and change more lives.
Our Mission
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
We do it ourselves. We do whatever is necessary to help our local communities and our global community.
Our History
Lions began in the United States in 1917 when a group of independent clubs responded to an idea presented to them by a young Chicago insurance agent, Melvin Jones. He believed that local business clubs should expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large.
This was heralded as a departure from the trend current at that time of forming clubs basically with a commercial motive --Jones' own group was the Business Circle of Chicago. An organizational meeting was held at a local hotel on June 7, 1917, and from this meeting the organization was born.
The association became "international" with the formation in 1920 of the "Border City Lions Club" of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Lions, identified afterward as the Windsor (Downtown) Lions Club. From that time on clubs were formed worldwide
Core Values
At the heart of everything we do are the values that inspire our service and the people who serves. These six core values represent the spirit that drives us—and our mission—forward.
Commitment to SERVICE
We are responsive to the needs of our communities and the world we share. We seek to bring positive change to the people we serve and the places we call home.
Dedication to EXCELLENCE
We are passionate about the causes we serve and the difference we are making together. We strive for excellence, and we measure it by every community we impact and every life we touch.
Appreciation for DIVERSITY
We believe that diversity is our strength, and it starts with fostering understanding, appreciating our differences, and valuing our unique talents and experiences. We know we can better serve the world when we embrace everyone, because together we are more.
Dynamic COLLABORATION
We work as a team to solve problems, meet challenges and bring our service to life. We thrive by collaborating with our communities, local and global partners, and everyone with a heart for service.
Personal and Professional INTEGRITY
We promote and live by the principles of good citizenship. We are dependable, trustworthy and accountable for our actions and their results.
Spirit of INNOVATION
We evolve to meet the changing needs of those we serve, embracing growth and creativity. We embrace new ideas, best practices and continual improvement.
Our Board Members
Lion Jacqueline Corriveau Secretary
Lion Angèle Coutu Recruitment & Media Adviser
Lion Mary-Ann Christopher Treasurer
Lion Angèle Coutu Recruitment & Media Adviser
Lion Angèle Coutu Recruitment & Media Adviser
Lion Angèle Coutu Recruitment & Media Adviser