On March 4, the Port Dalhousie Lions Club gathered at Coppola’s Banquet Hall with dignitaries from the City of St. Catharines, Niagara Region, Lions Club District A-2, and from several other Lions Clubs around the area to celebrate our 75th Anniversary. The club charter started on November 24, 1974, and since that time the Port Dalhousie Lions Club has been active in supporting our community! Thanks to all that came out to join us for a great night!

As the Port Dalhousie Lions Club continues to evolve and grow, as a club we felt it was important to formally live up to the sign on our door that states: “All Are Welcome”. While we have always strived to be inclusive in our events and community support, we haven’t been as good at growing our membership in the same way as our community has changed. To that end, we are proud to formally adopt a new Diversity Statement outlining our commitment to growing our club in a way that celebrates our differences and welcomes new and diverse voices to our membership. It is truly our goal that whether as a member, a guest, or a member of our community, that “All Feel Welcome” in the safe space we are building at the Port Dalhousie Lions Club. Port Dalhousie Lions Club Diversity Statement The Port Dalhousie Lions Club is committed to inclusivity in our club and our community. We are committed to making everyone feel welcome whether as a guest at our events, or as a member of our club. Our club and membership commit to building our membership, serving our community, and conducing our business with the following principles of diversity:

At a recent dinner meeting our Lion Member Grant accepted the Melvin Jones Fellowship award, which is an award given to dedicated individuals in lion-ism. Grant has been with us at the Port Dalhousie Lions Club for 38 years now, talk about dedication! 🏅 Grant accepted the award given to him by fellow recipients of the Melvin Jones Fellowship: Lion Wayne, Brad, Greg, and Peter. Congratulations Lion Grant! We are so happy to have you, and your dedicated heart at our Club!! 🦁🏅