Mattapoisett Lions Club
Serving Our Community Since 1953
The Mattapoisett Lions Club, sponsored by the Fairhaven Lions Club, was chartered in 1953 with 30 charter members. Our first King Lion was Lester Texeira. Russell Tinkham was Treasurer and Arthur Baker, Secretary. Members of the Bradley, Briggs, Crampton, DeCoffe, Heuberger, Rodericks, Sherman, Sylvia families among others were charter members of the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Our Motto is: We Serve.
The Mattapoisett Lions Club is responsible for many projects in our community over the years. The Shipyard Park gazebo, the covered picnic table structures at Town Beach and at Ned’s Point, and the Tennis Courts adjacent to Center School. More recent projects include the shed at Dunford Park for use by the local Boy Scout troop and wheelchair ramps at private homes around town.
For years we have hosted an event for kids during the holidays, formally called The Candy Cane Fair, which is now part of Holiday in the Park. The annual Turkey Dinner is also a highlight for the more senior folks in our community. The Mattapoisett Lions Club holds an annual Peace Poster Contest for students at Old Hammondtown School as part of an International Lions Club initiative, and a speaking competition for High School students. We assist residents in need in various ways from outfitting them in eyeglasses and hearing aids to making donations to local food pantries and local service men and women serving overseas.
Today we’re a club with 75 members – one of the largest clubs in the area. Our major fundraising effort is the week-long Harbor Days event at Shipyard Park. Th x
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