The first meeting of the Normandy Park Lions Club will be held Thursday, Nov 4th, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Fernwood at the Park Retirement Community, 17326 1st Ave S., Normandy Park.

Refreshments will be served and officers elected. All interested are invited to attend.

Anyone interested in learning more about Lions, or becoming a member of the new Normandy Park Lions Club, is welcome to call Bill Wippel at 206-248-1306.

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization with over 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in 206 countries.

Lions clubs are made up of men and women who identify needs within their community, and work together to fulfill those needs.

"We anticipate that many more service-minded people, in this area, will choose to join this exciting new Normandy Park Club soon. More hands mean more community service, and we are still accepting charter applications until we have the official chartering ceremony," said Wippel, past president of the Burien Lions Club.

New members joining now will have the distinction of being designated 'Charter Members.'

The Normandy Park chartering ceremony will be announced later. The choice of regular meeting dates, location and club officers will be determined at future meetings.

The Lions' motto is "WE SERVE". Since 1917, Lions around the world have made a strong commitment to community service and youth. One their most recognized projects is the work they do for the visually impaired. In the Greater Seattle area, they founded the Lions Eye Bank.

Closer to home, the Lions have provided youth scholarships, supported parks and recreation and have worked with seniors. There are many other positive examples of service that Lions Clubs have provided in their communities and beyond. Lions experience fun, fellowship and personal growth, while meeting the needs of others.