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Eagle River Lions Club
PO Box 771046
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
The roots of the Eagle River Lions club began in 1928 when
the Seattle Lions Club sponsored the very first Alaskan Lions Club in the city of
Juneau. Unfortunately, three years later it had disappeared, but the seed had
been planted and in 1944 District 49 was reborn for good. That year, four new clubs
were formed, one in Anchorage, another in Fairbanks, a third in Juneau, and a forth in
Ketchikan. From these first beginnings growth was rapid and nearly continuous.
By 1960 District 49 had 20 clubs and 1000 members.
Just a few years later the Eagle River Lions Club was chartered and for more than 30 years now it has been a continuous and vital part of the Eagle River-Chugiak community. The current membership of more than 75 contribute their time, money, and talents making their community a better place in which to live. Members are men and women, young and old, civilian and military, business people, oil company personnel, retirees, and others. In 1992 and 1993 they were awarded the Lions District 49A "Club and President" of the year award---a testament to the organization and the people in it.
The Eagle River Lions own and operate a 40 acre community recreation park which includes six ball diamonds, tennis courts, a basketball court, 12 horseshoe pits, and numerous picnic tables and cooking pits----all open to the general public. For more than 10 years the Lions of Eagle River have sponsored a giant family oriented community Fourth of July "Independence Day Fireworks Event." Annually, more than 6 thousand come and enjoy the free kids games, prizes, live music, skydivers, food booths, and fireworks. Its quite a show and something the whole community enjoys.
For more than 22 years the Eagle River Lions have been the proud sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 230. They have watched over us from our beginning, annually helping us with funds for equipment purchases, and provided a wonderful place to meet, with guidance and leadership that has served hundreds of boys.
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