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About the Lions Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters. Beginning in 1917, the association of Lions clubs has provided millions of people with the opportunity to give something back to their communities. View LQ (Lions Quarterly Video Magazine) on the Lions News Network to see how Lions continue to make a difference everyday and everywhere. ABOUT THE LAS VEGAS PHIL-AM LIONS CLUB The Phil-Am Lions Club was chartered in 2003 with Lion Kate Recto as the Charter President. Following Lion Kate Recto as King Lions of our Club were: Lion Marlon Multo - LY 2004 - 2005 Lion Ben Torres - LY 2005-2006 Lion Rick Inting - LY 2006-2007 Lion Ceasar Elpidio - LY 2007-2008 Lion Atty. Rex Velasquez - LY 2008-2009 Lion Josie Harrison - LY 2009-2010 Lion Kristen Velasquez - LY 2010-2011 Our Club is comprised of business owners, professionals, educators, retirees, and private and government sector employees. The Club's mission is to primarily provide community projects and services to the Filipino-American communities within metro Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Secondary support is targeted to worthy projects in the Philippines such as the Gawad Kalinga, Gilas, and support of various Disaster Reliefs, both domestic and international. |
