About Our Club
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The Early Years 
The Hattiesburg Lions Club was established shortly after the founding of Lions Clubs International. In January, 1928, the Young Men's Business Club of Hattiesburg, consisting of forty-six members, voted to associate their club with Lions Clubs International. The club received its charter at a banquet held on February 28, 1928. The charter was presented to President R. C. "Chet" McMullan by Irving L. Camp, President of Lions Clubs International. Among the charter members present were Harry Buchanan, Secretary; Stanton A. Hall, Treasurer; C. R. "Red" Bradley, Lion Tamer; and Earl L. Wingo, Tail Twister. A selection of Hattiesburg Lions Club records is archived at the University of Southern Mississippi McCain Library and Archives. Click to take a look at the USM information. | Top |
Hattiesburg's International President 
Numerous members
of the Hattiesburg Lions Club have achieved national acclaim through their professional
life and through their charitable efforts. The club is particularly proud of
Judge Howard L. "Pat" Patterson, Jr. (deceased)
who served as the President of Lions Clubs International during 1997-1998 and
as
President of the Lions Clubs International Foundation during 1998-1999. These
achievements have brought international attention to the local club as well as
to Hattiesburg and the state of Mississippi.The Hattiesburg Lions Club has a distinguished record of service to Hattiesburg, to the State of Mississippi and to the citizens of the world who require assistance. … a
proud past and a bright future | Top |
EyeSight Conservation Projects 
Since its inception, the club has been very active in Hattiesburg and the surrounding area, following the Lions International motto … We Serve. In addition, we strongly support the Lions Clubs International leading project of EyeSight Conservation, in an effort to eradicate preventable blindness. The Hattiesburg Lions Club has provided thousands of dollars for eye examinations, treatment, eyeglasses, and related eyesight service to area residents who need assistance. The club has also supported individuals who required assistance from the Mid-South Lions Sight and Hearing Service in Memphis and the Leader Dogs for the Blind school in Michigan. | Top |
Programs for the Youth | Top |
DuBard School for Language Disorders 
In 1998, the Hattiesburg Lions, with the support of other Lions Clubs in Mississippi, secured a $75,000 grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) in support of the DuBard School at the University of Southern Mississippi. The school continues to receive strong Lions Clubs support. Click for more information.| Top |
Easter Egg Hunt For information concerning the 2009 hunt, click
here. | Top |
The Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park | Top |
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In addition to vision projects, the Hattiesburg Lions Club supports our young people ... building tomorrow today. Our club supports annual Lions Youth Camps and educational science fairs. The club also sponsors candidates from Hattiesburg to both American Legion Boys State and Girls State. In another statewide program, we provide assistance to local high school musicians, selected for the Lions of Mississippi All-State Band.
For
over 60 years, the Hattiesburg Lions Club has sponsored a community Easter Egg
Hunt.
The hunt has been an annual
event since 1948 with hundreds of children eagerly searching for thousands of
eggs and special prizes. Parents and grandparents who participated in the early
years now attend this event with their children and grandchildren. A nice family
tradition.
The Hattiesburg Lions Club has been a major contributor to the | Historic Archives |
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