APRIL 2024
Ruth Carlson Honored with Distinguished Award
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Ruth Carlson, a dedicated member of the Wheaton Lions Club, has been honored with the esteemed George Lazansky Distinguished Service Award for her tireless efforts and outstanding contributions to both the club and the local community. Thank you for all you do for the Wheaton Lions Club and the community! Ruth was joined at the award ceremony by fellow Wheaton Lions Joel Riley, Keith Carlson, Bill Davis, Chris Neigel and Mike Gresk.
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OCTOBER 2023
Centennial Celebration Dinner
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On Thursday, October 26, 2023 the Wheaton Lions, there family members and city and state dignitaries gathered at Arrowhead Golf Club to celebrate the 100 anniversary of the Wheaton Lions Club and their service to the community.
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To see more on the 100 year anniversary and dinner celebration, visit Centenial Celebration.
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SEPTEMBER 2023
Hunger Food Drive Collection in Full Swing
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On Saturday the Wheaton Lions Club Collected food at the Jewel in Danada for our Hunger Drive. Lion Raul, Ruth, Amy, Sarah, Sharon and Keith spent the day collecting from shoppers. Raul dropped off the collection this morning and 994 pounds were collected!! There is still time to participate and contribute! Thank you to all who shopped at Jewel Saturday.
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Please Join us in the Fight Against Hunger in our Community!
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We invite all our neighbors in Wheaton, Carol Stream, Winfield and Warrenville to join us in the fight against local hunger.
AUGUST 2023
Wheaton Lions Charities Golf Outing was a Great Success
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On Wednesday, August 16 the Wheaton Lions Club held their annual Golf Outing. The outing was supported by over 116 golfers who participated in our biggest fundraiser of the year! The weather was perfect, and it was all smiles from the shotgun start to the 18th green!
AUGUST 2023
100th Anniversary of Service to the Community!
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On Tuesday, June 11th State Senator Seth Lewis presented Lion Joel Riley, President Wheaton Lions and Lion Mayor Phil Suess, Vice President Wheaton Lions Club with the Proclamation Certificate of Recognition commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Wheaton Lions Club at the weekly club lunch meeting. Senator Lewis was the guest of Mayor Suess. On behalf of all our members, Thank You, Senator Lewis!
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