• Lions Club of Kona, Chartered June 19, 1934

    September 03, 2020
    Welcome Lions Club of Kona, Chartered June 19, 1934. - It is great to partner with the Lions Club of Kona through membership. 

    Who are the Lions Club of Kona?

    We are the home of four district governors and one Past International Director- Lion Yasuki Nakagawa, '61-'62; Lion Albert Akana, '73-'74; Lion Norman Sakata. '91-'92 and Lion Maurice Kahawaii. '03-'04 who is also a Past International Director.

    Also home to 1st Vice District Governor Lion Mitch Tam (2020-2021)

    Lions Club of Kona has over 33 Melvin Jones Fellows, 8 of which are progressive, totaling 16 diamonds.

    We sponsor and support the Leo Club of Konawaena High School and perform annual hearing and vision screening at several area elementary schools.

    In 2020, we awarded a total of $5000 in continued education scholarships to 6 graduating seniors from Konawaena High School.

    In the 40's, for about 20 years sponsored a Biddy Basketball League for about 200 youngsters.

    In the 50's, the Lions cleared kiawe and koa growth and removed rocks to expand Kahaluu Beach park.

    We conduct regular renovations and upkeep maintenance of Higashihara Park and have donated a riding mower to Konawaena High Athletics Department.
     
    To learn how you can become a Lion, click on the membership application tab, or email us at KonaLionsMembership@gmail.com