HISTORY OF THE SANFORD LIONS CLUB
 

The Sanford Lions Club was organized in 1935 with 20 charter members. Our sponsoring club was the Raleigh Lions Club.

Our Club has sponsored 8 other clubs: Pittsboro (1937), Apex (1937), Biscoe (1938), Siler City (1938), Aberdeen (1938), Broadway (1950), Coats (1972) and Western Harnett (1998).

As one of the largest clubs in the State, we also sponsor the LEO clubs at Lee Senior High (2007) and Southern Lee High (2017).

In 1938, the Club became sponsor of the Lee Regional Fair. After WWII, with vision, the membership acquired the current property. Today, the 23 acres is host for several events including the Lee Regional Fair.

Our motto, WE SERVE, is the slogan for all Lions Clubs throughout the world, and our commitment is to our community. During Fair Week, we distribute approximately $125,000 for prizes, awards, scholarships, labor and purchases. In addition, we also support vision exams in all the county schools, the vision van, several scholarships, Camp Dogwood, Boys and Girls Home, Helping Hands Clinic, Sanford Area Soccer League, and the School Back Pack Program.

For more information about the Sanford Lions Club, visit our website at SanfordLionsClub.com.