Dallas Founder Lions Club
Serving the Dallas Community Since 1916
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 11:45 a.m.
El Centro College - Culinary Dining Room
Guest Spotlight: DART Board Member Michele Wong Krause
The Dallas Founder Lions Club was honored to feature Michele Wong Krause for a timely and informative program on DART and the future of public transportation in our region. She shared valuable insight on transit service, safety and security improvements, and important regional issues, including the ongoing discussion around member city relationships. We are grateful for her leadership, her service to our community, and the thoughtful perspective she brought to our club.
Featured Speaker State Representative Cass Hernandez
Our club was honored to host State Representative Cass Hernandez for an informative presentation on legislative priorities, public policy, and key issues being addressed in the Texas Legislature.
Holiday party to service project: 300 baby kits for families in need
We skipped the traditional holiday party this year to roll up our sleeves. Instead of a dinner, we turned our meeting at Dallas College at El Centro into a full-speed assembly line for our annual holiday service project. Our mission was to support Hope Supply Co. by creating baby hygiene kits for parents in need. By the time the meeting wrapped up, we had turned $2,500 in supplies into 300 essential kits for newborns and their families. It took three car loads to transport the inventory and deliver the finished product, but every heavy lift was worth it. For us, the best way to celebrate the season was through a project that puts the "We Serve" motto into direct action for Dallas families and their babies.
Beers with Santa
A Festive Fundraiser for Great Causes
Beers with Santa brought the community together at Four Bullets Brewery for great beer, hearty snacks, and a chance to hang out with Santa and snap photos. The event paired holiday fun with purpose and was a successful fundraiser supporting the Dallas Founder Lions Club Foundation’s vision and community service work, including free eye screenings and eyeglasses for those in need and support for programs like Leader Dogs for the Blind and Texas Lions Camp residential summer camp for children with physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes and cancer.
Dallas Founder Lions Mark 109 Years with Service Project for Homeless Children
The Dallas Founder Lions Club celebrated its 109th year with a special meeting that combined service and learning. President Jeff Strater and 3rd VP Colleen Martin presented 200 “Bye Bye Bags” to Chelsea Zeno of Vogel Alcove as members joined in packing snack bags for homeless children.
Leading voices in public health to present at upcoming meetings
We’re honored to welcome two of Dallas County’s top public health leaders at our next two Friday meetings. Dr. Philip Huang and Dr. Frederick Cerise will join us for engaging lunch programs at El Centro College.These speakers reflect the heart of what we do: connect, serve, and engage with the people shaping our city.
Serving Dallas on the front lines: Meet firefighter Michael Lamm
Dallas Fire Rescue’s Michael Lamm shares insights from his work responding to emergencies across the city. From fighting fires to supporting residents in crisis, his story offers a firsthand look at teamwork
and service in action. Michael will be our guest speaker on Friday, July 18. Read more below.
Penguins, owls and purpose. The Dallas Zoo brought animal ambassadors and a shared spirit of service to our Dallas Founder Lions Club meeting
From conservation programs to community outreach, this one-of-a-kind meeting showed how our missions align.
Dallas Founder Lions Club in Action: Cleaning Up Reverchon Park!
The Dallas Founder Lions Club participated in the 26th Annual Reverchon Park Roundup, helping to keep this historic green space clean and welcoming. From clearing debris to supporting a global commitment to environmental sustainability, our team made a difference.
Dallas Founder Lions Club & Area Lions Clubs Bring Clearer Vision to Dallas’ Unhoused Community
Over the past year, the Dallas Founder Lions Club, along with Coppell Lions Club, Dallas Indian Lions Club, Richardson Host Lions Club, and Richardson Midday Lions Club, partnered with Union Gospel Mission to provide free eye clinics for residents of two Dallas shelters.
Fireside Chat with Dallas Leaders:
Council Member Omar Narvaez and former
Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Medrano Share Insights
The Dallas Founder Lions Club recently hosted a fireside chat with Council Member Omar Narvaez and former Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Medrano, providing a behind-the-scenes look at leadership, city planning, and community impact. They discussed key issues shaping Dallas, including affordable housing, public transit, and economic development, while also celebrating the growth of professional women’s sports in the city.To learn more about this engaging discussion and the insights shared, click here for the full story.
Empowering Connections
Cultivating leadership and building community through dedicated service and meaningful relationships.
We Serve
Embodying the Lions International motto, "We Serve," our club enhances community well-being through targeted initiatives like diabetes awareness, support for visually impaired students and contributing to the Lion's International environmental cause through park clean ups and restoration.. Our actions create lasting change and foster a stronger Dallas.
Leadership
Enhance your leadership skills in roles ranging from committee chair to club officer. Each position provides opportunities to impact our community significantly. Extend your reach further by engaging in district-level initiatives.
Fellowship
Discover camaraderie at the Dallas Founder Lions Club through our regular meetings and fun social events throughout the year. Our shared goals and passion for community improvement create lasting friendships and a unique, enduring fellowship.
