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Charlton’s Got Talent

The Club hosted Charlton’s Got Talent on May 31, 2025 to showcase the many talents of Charlton residents – singing, dancing, instrumental performances, skits, acrobatics, original poetry and more.

Peace Poster Contest

For peace to be anything more than a possibility, we need to make it a priority. Each year, we invite our middle school students to create a poster that speaks to our world’s infinite potential for kindness once we commit to pursuing the idea of peace without limits. Students compete in a poster contest judged by the Charlton Lions. One winner advances to the District and potentially to international competition.

Annual Scholarship Awards

Up to three $1000-dollar scholarships are awarded each year to graduating high school seniors who are Charlton residents. Visit your Guidance Counselor for an application.

Membership Nights

A Membership night is held annually (usually in January) to introduce interested individuals to Lionism. The event is normally held at The Overlook in the Great Room, our regular meeting place.

For information on joining or attending a meeting to see how you can help your community, Contact us here.

Youth Speech Competition

Our Youth Speech Competition (held most years) provides an opportunity for students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 to speak publicly and freely on a designated topic. Judges are members of The Charlton Lions Club. Competition winners go on to the District level and, if they are successful, on to national competition.

Read more at the Lions Youth Speech Competition website https://lionsyouthspeech.org

Lions Provide Holiday Cheer To Local Families

The Charlton Lions proudly present many $50 gift cards to the principals at the Elementary, Heritage and Middle schools in Charlton to help families who might be struggling during the holidays The Club also carols at Charlton Manor Rest Home and provided gifts to all residents. The Club is proud to help local citizens during the holiday season. If you know someone in need, please reach out to thecharltonlions@gmail.com

Club Sponsors Leos at Bay Path Regional Vocational High School

When there is an interest at Bay Path Technical Vocational High School, The Charlton Lions Club sponsors a Leos Club.

Lions Club International describes Leos Clubs as having the following principles — “Leadership, Experience, Opportunity.” Members of Leos clubs embody the best qualities of Lions. They are devoted young people who realize the power of action. Together, Leos and Lions form a powerful partnership — one of mutual respect where Lions learn from the innovative insights of Leos, and where Leos gain access to the proven strategies of those who’ve successfully served the world for decades.

For information on Leos, visit https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-clubs/about-leos

Charlton Lions Support “District” or Central MA Lions Efforts

Programs
Lions Clubs support local, district, national and international initiatives assisting those in need, encouraging youth development and paying special attention to the sight or hearing disabled and those with diabetes:
> Massachusetts Lions Eye Research – to fund promising research and treatment at facilities in Massachusetts
> The Barton Center for Diabetes Education – to send local children to diabetes camps
> Lions Peace Poster Contest for local students aged 11-13
> High School Youth Speech Competition
> Scholarships
> Holiday gifts for families in need
> Support for disaster victims

Community Service Programs and Events
The Charlton Lions Club commits volunteer hours to many other initiatives every year:
> Old Home Day
> Chip In (local food bank)
> Senior Center
> Holiday Caroling
> Earth Day Service
Y> outh Events

Fund-Raising Activities
Several fund-raising programs generate the financial base to fund club service programs
> Old Home Day Booth
> Toll Road Collection
> Can and Bottle Redemption
> 100 Club
> Special Events

Community Support Programs
> Individual membership on various community boards and committees
> Volunteer positions on youth sports programs
> Local Boy and Girl Scout troop programs
> Special volunteer opportunities as suggested by members

Civic Pride
The Charlton Lions Club has been making a continuous difference to Charlton residents since 1975. Every dollar raised goes back to serving others! Quietly, the membership contributes financial support, time and energy to help:
> Families in need
> Disaster victims
> Residents who need handicap ramps
> Disabled individuals needing assistance dogs
> Those needing glasses and hearing aids
> Families needing food and clothing

  • Massachusetts Lions Eye Research – to fund promising research and treatment at facilities in MA
  • The Barton Center for Diabetes Education – to send local children to diabetes camps
  • Service dog organizations such as “NEADS” in Princeton, MA