A History

Decades in a fine town

The history of the Lions in Auburn is the happy result of an unbeatable combination - a good idea in the hands of good men in a good town.

Viewed at the moment of its inception, some probably questioned the need of a second service club in a prosperous town, Auburn in 1928. Yet, Auburn in 1928 did have needs that were not being met. Within 16 months of its Charter, the Crash of 1929 had occurred, and for a club with a great deal of energy and enthusiasm but not much money, it became an excellent time to render service; and when a more generous public support became available after the War, the scope of its services and projects became the model for other service groups throughout the state.

The accomplishments here recounted are proudly presented, for we Lions have worked hard to achieve them. We do not, however, claim that they are ours alone. They belong to the town and area residents who have so generously supported our idea of service these 80 years; similarly, those services we can render in the future will be the result of the Club’s energy and abilities, as they are supported by the good people of Auburn and the area.

Looking back through so great a period of time, we cannot here hope to catalogue every activity; it is probable that there were more than 500 significant activities. We cannot here capture for the reader the fellowship, the enjoyment, or the essence of nearly 2,000 club meetings. What we do offer is a collection of highlights with a filler of representative smaller-but-valuable club activities. If we have omitted your favorite project or activity, please accept our apologies.

The Twenties.... coming soon!