Being a Lion

Scholarships

Membership Info

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We are a group of local volunteers who gather to support our community; serving since 1978. Through fundraising, awareness activities, and donating our time to various projects and initiatives, we strive to make our town a better place.

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Please consider supporting our fundraising initiatives to help make Kent a better place.

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Our Mission

To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service. Five Pillars of Service: Vision, Hunger, Diabetes, Cancer, Environment.

BECOME A LION

Our Membership

Joe Agli, David Bain, George Bentley, Marsi Boon, Darlene Brady, Kevin Brady, Gene Cambell, Bill Case, Sarah Chase, Sharon Cipolla, Gary Davis, Nick Downes, Joseph Dwyer, Bernadette Ellegard, Jeff Galusha, Kendra Galusha, Dan Gantt, Karren Garrity, Chris Garrity, Chuck Goldberg, Dan Greenbaum, James Hart, George Hetson, Patti Hicks, Bob Hock, Marilyn Hock, Ed Hoffman, Diane Impastato, Robert Indorf, Anthony Iovino, Brent Kallstrom, Rita Kho, Audrey King, Jesse Klingebiel, Kostas Koulouris, Rick Levy, Kathleen Lindenmayer, Marty Lindenmayer, Bobby Love, Constance Matson, Jonathan Matson, Ed Matson, Cathe Mazza, Mark Misercola, Mike Monsarrat, Jonathan Moore, Stephen Morocco, Norm Mosher, Vivian Mosellie, Jeff Namm, Vicky O’Hara, Randy O’Rourke, Lela Ogden, Lee Ogden, Justin Potter, Ed Raftery, Alice Roper, Eric Roper, Glenn Sanchez, Jill Scholsohn, David Schreiber, Ira Smith, Toni Soule, David Stoneback, Denyse Stoneback, Suzanne Tanner, Jerry Tobin, James Vick, Matthew Winter, John Worthington, Steve Yudin

Our Executive Board

2025-2026

President: Jonathan Matson
First VP: Karren Garrity
Second VP: Norm Moser
Third VP: David Stoneback
VP at Large: Lela Ogden
Treasurer: Patti Hicks
Secretary: Diane Impastato
Membership Chair: Cathe Mazza
Tail Twister: Darlene Brady
Lion Tamer: Lela Ogden

LEARN ~

Insight is valuable: if we aren’t informed about what’s happening around us, our impact may fall short. So, we cultivate an awareness of local needs and how they connect to a larger global narrative. We seek new information and turn it into insight. Learning positions us to be effective.

DISCOVER ~

Opportunity awaits anyone willing to learn. Knowledge sharing equips us to leverage our strengths, bridge gaps through partnerships and encourage innovation. This process of discovery unifies our focus and prepares us for action.

ACT ~

Our mission is service, and service is visible. Its effects are measurable. Equipped with insight and inspired by opportunity, we practically support our communities, our regions, and our world together. Through action we fulfill our mission.

CELEBRATE ~

Serving humanity in over 200 countries, we take pride in the unique expressions of kindness found in each of our local clubs across the world. When we share our stories and report our impact, we unify our organization, inspire our communities, and capture the attention of a global audience. Celebration elevates the experience and impact of service.

Service Journey

The Service Journey is an approach to living and serving well. To make a real difference people can see and feel. It encompasses four simple phases: Learn, Discover, Act, and Celebrate. We love these words because they transcend organizational formulas. They have no borders. They are the essence of Lions.

Some of Our Grantees

College Scholarships: Awarded to three Kent residents who are high school seniors
Kent Lion’s Service Scholarship: Awarded to one college student, who is a Kent resident, engaging in service work for nonprofit or charitable organizations.
Kent Center School: 8th grade recognition award
Kent Park and Rec : Halloween Glow necklaces to promote the safety of our town children
Kent Center School: Eyesight screening
Diabetes Camp: Sponsored a child to attend
Kent Affordable Housing: Rental assistance
Great American Cycle Challenge: Supporting Children with cancer
Kent Food Bank: Special supplies for the Holidays and year-round.
Kent Nursery School: Quality early education programs
Boy Scouts: Supporting the prestigious Eagle Scouts Program
Appalachian Mountain Club: Supporting the upkeep of the Bulls Bridge Hiking trail areas
Kent Village Housing for the Elderly: Rental assistance
Housatonic Youth Services Bureau: Supporting our local youth programs
Kent Memorial Library: Supporting operational efforts
Kent Community Fund: Helping our neighbors in need
Little Guild of St Francis: Animal shelter
Women’s Support Services/Project Sage: Aide victims of domestic abuse

Events & Activities

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association (CAMA) at Sloane Stanley Museum, Spring and Fall: We serve up egg sandwiches, burgers & dogs, and some of the best french fries around!
Memorial Day Parade: Distribute flags for the parade, and serve ice cream afterward!
Spring Car Show at Sloane Stanley Museum: More Dogs & Burgers!
Memorial Day Town Picnic: Provide an activity focusing on eyesight.
Kent Memorial Library Family Festival: Hot dogs and drinks.
Great Cycle Challenge: Raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer.
Halloween: Provide glow-in-the-dark safety necklaces to trick-or-treaters
Super Bowl Pool
Polar Bear Run at Lake Waramaug: Race day support, Check in, Parking, food set up
Eyeglass & Hearing Aids Collection
Monthly member meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Appalachian Trail Maintenance: Seasonal Activities

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Scholarships

The Kent Lions Club is pleased to support academic leadership and community service. Each year we sponsor three scholarships for graduating high school seniors, a community service scholarship and two awards for graduating eighth-graders at Kent Center School.

High School
Seniors Scholarship

In support of academic effort and community care, we are pleased to sponsor up to three scholarships for graduating high school seniors.

The Kent Lions strive to support global leadership and community service. Lions are making a significant impact in lives and communities around the world.

Community Service Scholarship

Supporting young adults enrolled in post secondary education, who work to enhance their communities through leadership and volunteer service; we offer one scholarship.

Kindness defines who we are as Lions. An act of kindness may be small and personal, or large and profound. Coming together creates positive change.

Interested In Becoming A Lion?

To submit an application please click on the buttom below. First year dues are $110, following annual dues are $80. Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

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