TypeAgencyOther NamesWellington Lions (Host) ClubDate Range1958-DescriptionThe Wellington Host Lions Club is a part of Lions Clubs International, a network of volunteers. Since 1958, the Wellington Host Lions Club has been making a difference in the lives of people in Wellington. They are a group of likeminded individuals who have fun serving their community through projects and fundraising.
Here is a list of some of their activities:
- Hosting a Magic Show annually for over 30 years which gives a free show for underprivileged children and with corporate sponsorship provides other charities much needed funds.
- Cooking at Ronald McDonald House for out of town families who have children in hospital.
- Outward Bound sponsorship for youth.
- Collecting reading glasses as part of the nationwide Lions project which sends unused glass to the Pacific Islands.
- Sponsoring Camp Quality for children suffering from cancer.
- Running the miniature railway train at Wellington Zoo.Internal StructuresPresidents (incomplete list):
1968 Bruce Perry
1978 Don Perry
2025 Alex Johnson
