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New Freedom Lions Club
Welcome to the New Freedom Lions Club Meetings Dates: The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, September through June. No regular dinner meetings in July & August Location: The New Freedom Community Center, 150 East Main Street, New Freedom, PA 17349 Time: 6:45 to 7:00 PM Meet and Greet with refreshments 7:00 PM Meeting
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Club Membership Currently (January 2014) 51 members Membership Categories Defined Active: A member entitled to all rights and privileges and subject to all obligations which membership in a Lions Club confers or implies Member-at-Large: A member of the club who has moved from the community and desires to retain membership in the club Associate: A member who holds his primary membership in another Lions club, but has a residence or is employed in the conferring club’s community Affiliate: A member who is not able to fully participate as an active member of the club, but desires to support the club and its community services Dues Active members: $200.00 annually This includes International & District dues, cost of meals, fees for special or social events and the annual Zone 14-C Social. All other members: $130.00 annually. This includes International & District dues. When able to attend a dinner meeting or social event, the member is required to pay the per-person charge. |
