The Oakes Lions Club participates in a variety of local and state-wide community projects to include contributions to the following:

• "Seeing Eye Dog School" - Jud, ND
• Oakes Armory - New tables and carts for the Oakes Armory
• Eye glasses for those in need
• "We Care Campaign" Oakes Community Hospital Project
• Oakes American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• Oakes Swimming Pool
• Hockenberry Park - Park Shelter Electrical work
• Oakes High School Track

Annual Event

The Oakes Lions hosts an annual Buffalo Dinner and Auction in January of each year.

Meetings:

Board Meeting - First Wednesday of the month at 7 am.

General Meeting - Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at the American Legion. The organization does not meet in the summer months of June, July and August.

History of the Lions

Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community.

Contact Information:

John Zetocha, President 2006-2007
Telephone: (701) 742-2112, (701) 742-3018
Email: johnz@starionfinancial.com

Paul Renken, President Elect 2007-2008