ABOUT US
The Cumberland / North Yarmouth Lions Club is an inclusive, non-profit service organization serving our communities since 1961. We are a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those in need. With unmatched integrity and energy, we serve, striving to make the world a better place, one community at a time.
Scott Thompson, Jeff LePage, Tim Farnham, Abraham Suresh, Shauna Larrabee, Arie van den Akker, Bruce Roullard, Marilyn Matthews, Ian Deming, Doug Brown, Ian Swanberg, Bert Kendall
President Arie van den Akker
1st Vice Pres Jeffrey LePage
2nd Vice Pres Timothy Farnham
3rd Vice Pres Ian Swanberg
Secretary Bruce Roullard
Asst. Secretary Marilyn Matthews
Treasurer Ian Deming
Asst. Treasurer Ian Swanberg
Director (exp 2027) Shauna Larrabee
Director (exp 2027) Abraham Suresh
Director (exp 2028) Kathy McClelland
Director (exp 2028) Bert Kendall
Membership Director Pattie Locke
Lion Tamer Bert Kendall
Asst. Lion Tamer Dave Carlson
Tail Twister Doug Brown
Immed. Past Pres Scott Thompson
WHO WE ARE
Since 1961 the Cumberland / North Yarmouth Lions Club has served our two communities by providing eyeglass service and vision screenings, sponsoring Greely scholarships, supporting and sponsoring local scout troops, delivering poinsettias to the elderly at Christmas time, supporting the Greely Chapter of Kyle Cares, supporting the local Food Pantry, and spearheading the annual Christmas Tree lighting / Santa visit event in the Town Center.
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We accept grant applications from community groups that align with our Core Charitable Causes. Our goal is to do the most good for the most people. Grants approved generally range from $500 to $1,500. Read how to submit a Grant Funding Request.
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We have provided support to the Prince Memorial Library, Meals on Wheels, Iris Network, Salvation Army, Camp Sunshine, Camp Susan Curtis, the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Sounds of Silence, Homeless Animal Rescue Team, and the Ronald McDonald House, among others.
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In 1987 the club organized The CNY Lions Scholarship Fund to grant scholarships to Greely High School graduates entering college or seeking advanced degrees at technical or trade schools. To date, $413,800 has been awarded to 344 students. The fund is a Maine Non-Profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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These initiatives are made possible by donations and funds collected from our local Lions fundraisers: the Lions food booth at the Cumberland Fair and Maine Ultimate Yard Sale, our annual Golf Scramble, and our annual autumn apple pie sale (with donations to the Food Pantry). We count on the people of Cumberland and North Yarmouth to support these fundraisers and greatly appreciate their continued support.
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We welcome new members year-round. Join us and help make a difference today!
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We are serving a world in need. One act of kindness at a time.
Our association is made up of 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs who bring hands and hearts to the communities we serve in nearly every country on earth. Our Lions and Leos help hundreds of millions of people every year.