Mukwonago Lions Club
We Serve.
Mukwonago
Lions Club
The Mukwonago Lions Club was chartered December 4, 1960.
We formed the Mukwonago Lions Foundation, Inc. as a 501(C)(3) in 2015 to better define our charitable purposes.
We currently have about 35 members working together. Being a Lion means making an impact in Mukwonago and beyond through service. “We Serve” is not just our motto, it is the code we each live by. Whether it’s volunteering in projects, fundraising for donations or creating and engaging in new ideas to benefit the area, each Mukwonago Lion is dedicated to the cause.
We make charitable donations of $20,000 to $40,000 annually. Since 1992, the club and Mukwonago Lions Foundation have gifted more than $650,000 to help improve people’s lives and the community!
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the VFW in Mukwonago.
Our Service
Sight, Hearing
and Diabetes
Awareness
We provide glasses and hearing aids to youth and adults that are in financial need. We collect used eye glasses for recycling through the Wisconsin Lions Foundation. We share diabetes imformation for further awareness.
Christmas for
Families
We purchase, assemble and deliver meals to those in need during the holiday season.
World Service Day
A day in October is dedicated to Lions World Service Day and we give to 2 local food pantries or other special organizations.
Wisconsin Lions Camp
Wisconsin Lions Camp in Roscholt, WI provides a free week of camp on a beautiful 240 acre camp site to those who are blind, deaf, hard of hearing or sight, special needs, autistic, or diabetic. The Camp is also home to “Camp Hope”, serving the needs of grieving children, teens and families.
Youth Donations
We donate to numerous individuals and groups such as school youth sports groups and clubs, special grade school and high school programs.
Mukwonago Park Buildings
Throughout the years, the Lions have provided numerous Mukwonago-area park structures including:
- Field Park Snack Shack, playground pavilion, scoreboard, bleachers and the Jackson Sparks Memorial Bench.
- Miniwaukan Park shelter
- Town of Mukwonago-Town Park shelter
- Lauren Park shelter and scoreboard
- Oak Ridge Park shelter
- COMING SOON: Miniwaukan Soccer Shed!
Sophomore Honors Night
Held in May, we host a special night recognizing the achievements of sophomores at Mukwonago High School. Students are nominated by their teachers and chosen by a dedicated committee.
Easter Egg Hunt
“We Serve”
Scholarships at
Mukwonago HS
Additional Funding
- Kathy’s House - A hospital guest house committed to providing affordable lodging and caring support in a “home away from home” environment for families who need to travel to Milwaukee for medical care.
- Lions District 27 A-1 Leader Dog, Lions Youth Exchange, Hearing Dog, Disaster Fund, Restoring Hope Transplant House, and B.O.L.D (blind activities)
- WI Lions Camp for sight & hearing impaired children, children with cognitive disabilities. Those who qualify attend at no cost to them.
- The Wisconsin Lions collect deer hides every fall during hunting season with the proceeds used to support the Lions Camp.
We Also Support
Waukesha Community Dental Clinic, Vision Forward, Cancer, area disaster funds, Mukwonago Scouts, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, Seniors On The Go, Mukwonago Library, YMCA, Police Department, and Fire Department.
Lions Club International
Lions International is 1.4 million men and women in more than 180 countries working through 43,000 individual clubs to improve their community.
In 1917, Lions International was founded in Chicago, when a young insurance agent, Melvin Jones, presented the idea of consolidating the separate business clubs into one strong influential club with the goal of helping the community and serving humanity. The international office is located in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Fundraising
9-Pin Tap Tournament
Competitive bowling, recreation, and famous meat raffles & 50/50.
Annually in Jan & Feb
Fishing
Jamboree
Ice fishing contests and prizes, meat raffles & 50/50.
Annually in Feb
Summerfeste
Summer festival with Father’s Day Parade, horseshoe, softball & baseball competition, youth activities, live music, carnival rides, fireworks, 50/50 and more!
Annually Father’s Day Weekend
Events
Coming November 2024
@ Jay’s Lanes!
One of Mukwonago’s greatest traditions!
Thurs, June 13 -
Sun, June 16
2024
Father’s Day Weekend @ Field Park
Family Fun
- Father’s Day Parade
- Carnival
- Fireworks
- Petting Zoo
- “Rock Shop” Youth Bands
- Car Show
- and More!
Sports & Recreation
Other Fun
- Live Music All 4 Days
- Beverages for All Ages
- Food Trucks & Kitchen
- 50/50 Raffle
Check our Facebook Page
for details and schedules!
News
- 7/18/24 - Mukwonago Lions to Host District 27-A1 Bowlers this November!
- 6/3/24 - Mukwonago Lions To Join the 414-Podcast!
- 5/6/24 - Mukwonago Lions Collaborate with Mukwonago Shop Classes for a NEW Park Building!
- 4/29/24 - The 2024 Summerfeste music schedule is rolling out this week! Check Facebook for posts and the events tab for this exciting lineup!
- April 2024 - NEW WEBSITE DESIGN!
- Feb 2024- Summerfeste Welcomes The Jackson Sparks Home Run Derby!
Join Our Pride
Becoming a Lion is more than meetings. It’s sharing your passion for service with other like-minded individuals for the greater good of community. It’s spreading joy during the holidays, assisting with health & wellness, fostering futures and respecting the past. It’s also a whole lot of fun!!!
Contact our Membership Chair or a Lion for information about joining!
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
Contact and Follow
Mukwonago Lions
P.O. Box 61
Mukwonago, WI. 53149
Follow us on Facebook for news, announcents and upcoming events!