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COUPEVILLE LIONS CLUBMailing Address:
P.O. Box 473 Coupeville, WA 98239 (360) 678-4105 Club #7928 - Multiple District 19-O Zone O-7 |
Coupeville Lions Club
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Lion? You have to join a Lions Club to become a Lion - a member of the International Association of Lions Clubs. You can not just join Lions Club International; Lions Clubs International is an association of Lions Clubs. Members of Lions Clubs become members of Lions Club International when they are inducted into a Lions Club.
How do I join the Coupeville Lions Club? Membership into the Coupeville Lions Club, as with all Lions Clubs, is by invitation. Membership is open to all men and women over the age of 18 who are willing to serve the needs of their community. You need to fill out an Application for Membership and pay the initiation fees and club dues. Once the Application for Membership has been received by the Membership Chair, it is submitted to the Club's Board of Directors for approval. Once the application is approved, the Membership Chair will schedule a New Member Orientation and the Induction date into the Club, which will be on a regular Club meeting.
How much does it cost to join the Coupeville Lions Club? Your Club dues are pro rated to the month during the fiscal year (July through June) in which you join, plus an Induction fee. The Induction fee covers the cost of your Lions vest, name badge and portion which goes to Lions Club International (a one time fee). Annual Club dues are $90 for the first family member and $70 for the second family member. Club dues, collected by the Club Treasurer, are due by the end of June. Members may send a check to the Club's P.O. Box or pay on-line, located under the Members Page.
What is this Multiple District 19-O, Zone O-7 stuff? The Coupeville Lions Club is a member of the Multiple District 19 of Lions Clubs International. Multiple District (MD) 19 covers the Lions Clubs located in Washington, Northern Idaho and British Columbia, Canada. It consists of 5 Districts, named as Districts L, I, O, N, and S. The entirety of Lions Clubs International is divided into geographic Districts for organizational purposes, about 750 Districts worldwide.
How do I make a donation to the Coupeville Lions Club? The Coupeville Lions Club established the Coupeville Lions Club Foundation, a non–profit, §501(c)(3) corporation, as the Club's charitable arm. You may mail donations or contributions in care of the Coupeville Lions Club Foundation at Post Office Box 473, Coupeville, Washington 98239, or to the Foundation's President if you have any questions or need additional details. Contributions sent to the Coupeville Lions Club that are not specifically earmarked for operations will be donated by the Club to the Coupeville Lions Club Foundation.
How do I request donations from the Coupeville Lions Club? The Coupeville Lions Club established the Coupeville Lions Club Foundation, a non–profit, §501(c)(3) corporation, as the Club's charitable arm. To request funds from the Coupeville Lions Club Foundation, please send a letter to the Coupeville Lions Club Foundation at Post Office Box 473, Coupeville, Washington 98239, or send an email to either the Foundation's President or Secretary, with a detailed explanation of the purpose of the request, together with reliable contact information.
How do I ask the Coupeville Lions Club to assist with a community project? If you are aware of a community or humanitarian need and want to request assistance from the Coupeville Lions Club, either send a letter to the Club at Post Office Box 473, Coupeville, WA 98239 or send an email to the Coupeville Lions Club President with a detailed explanation of the project together with a reliable contact information.
Where does the money raised by the Coupeville Lions Club go? All money raised by the Coupeville Lions Club from fundraising activities is returned to the public through the Club's charitable foundation, the Coupeville Lions Club Foundation. All club operational expenses are paid for only through member contributions and dues - all money raised by the Club from the public is returned to public, charitable needs and causes supported by the Club - no public funds are used for Club operations.
I still have a question, who may answer it? The Club does not publish member telephone numbers or addresses, for obvious reasons. However, the Coupeville Lions Club has a public telephone number which encourages community members to leave a voicemail which will be returned within 48 hours. Additionally, you may email the Club President with questions or concerns.
If you are interested in joining the Club, contact our Membership Chair, or if would like to attend a meeting, please check our meetings time and location.
Wednesday's Evenings:
Coupeville United Methodist Church
6th & Main Street
1st & 3rd Wednesday
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday's Evenings:
Coupeville United Methodist Church
6th & Main Street
1st & 3rd Wednesday
6pm - 8pm
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