Memories - Iron River Lions Club

In Short...

Lions serve. It’s that simple, and it has been since we first began in 1917. Our clubs are places where individuals join together to give their valuable time and effort to improving their communities.

2023 ~ Annual Donations

The Iron River Lions Club made their annual donation to the Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library (Iron River Library). Presenting the check is Tom Madison, President, Iron River Lions Club. Receiving the donation is Jacqueline Pooler, Librarian.

The Iron River Lions Club made their annual donation to the Rural Care and Share Food Shelf. Presenting the check is Tom Madison, President, Iron River Lions Club. Receiving the donation is Sue Masterson representing the Rural Care and Share Food Shelf.

The Iron River Lions Club made their annual donation to the Iron River Wisconsin – Western Bayfield County Historical Society. Presenting the check is Tom Madison, President, Iron River Lions Club. Receiving the donation are members of the Historical Society – Lyle, Linda Hultman, and Dick Rewalt.

2023 ~ Bayfield Apple Festival Parade

Lion of the Year

President, Chris Olson, presented the 2023 Lion of the Year Award to Carol Gyllander at the July 5 Iron River Lions Club Meeting. This award is presented to a Lion who exhibits the principles of Lionism within the Club and in the community. Congratulations Carol!

South Shore Lions Club Parade on Labor Day

King Tristan Phillips and Princess Abby Ronchi at the South Shore Lions Club Parade on Labor Day weekend.

Superior's 4th of July Parade

King Gavin Olson and Prince Nolan Anderson represented the Iron River Lions Club at Superior’s 4th of July Parade. Thousands of people lined the parade route. Thank you King Gavin and Prince Nolan for representing Lions and our community!

Musky Festival

The Iron River Lions Club was well represented at the Musky Festival in Hayward on Sunday, June 25th, by King Gavin Olson and Prince Nolan Anderson. The weather looked very threatening so we were well prepared with umbrellas, towels, etc. but we lucked out! No rain on our parade!!

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

Lion’s Club Member Carol Gyllander and volunteer Betty Tribby ringing the bell for Salvation Army at Hardware Hank in Iron River. We greatly appreciate their help in helping us collect over $3500 for the Salvation Army this year.

Iron River Elementary had Another
Exciting Visit from Santa

Iron River Elementary had another exciting visit from Santa and this year was joined by one of the elves and even the Grinch! Lion’s club sponsored event that provided every child a gift and opportunity to take a photo with Santa, Grinch, and Elf!

The Iron River Lions Club
Welcomes Six New Members

The Iron River Lions Club welcomed 6 new members at their December 2022 meeting. New members, pictured from the left are Nancy Sauer, Terri Hollingsworth, Warren Beede, Jaydee Beede, Rosemary Dreessen, David Ciembronowicz

Iron River Lions Named
Melvin Jones Fellows

Iron River Lions Club members Ray Levine and Chris Olson were named Melvin Jones Fellows by Lions Clubs International Foundation at the December 2022 meeting of the Iron River Lions Club.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship is one of the foundation’s highest recognitions, honoring the commitment to humanitarian service. Pictured from the left are Ray Levine and Chris Olson.

Iron River Lions Club members joined other community volunteers and presented various donations to local and non-profit organizations

The Iron River Lions Club donated $150 to the Northwoods Circus. The Northwoods Circus offers circus skills classes to anyone ages 10+. Pictured accepting the donation are Bob Evans & Shayden Bradley representing the Northwoods Circus and Chris Olsen President of the Iron River Lions.

Iron River Lions Donate $500 to the Iron River Historical Museum. Accepting the donation from the left are Lee Ruska & Dick Rewalt representing the Iron River Historical museum and Chris Olsen Iron River Lions Club president.

Iron River Lions Donate $500 to the Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library. Pictured from the left are Jacqueline Pooler, Librarian and Anne Madison Iron River Lions Club secretary.

Iron River Lions Donate $1,000 to the Northlakes Community Clinic. Pictured from the left are Reba Rice, CEO, NorthLakes Community Clinic and Anne Madison Iron River Lions Club secretary.

Wowza!!! What A Great
Community We Have!

Iron River Lions Rob Lombard and Lisa Olby presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to Chris Mitchell and JoHannah Orman, Social Workers and Child Life Specialists with the Erick Peter Person Children’s Cancer Center. The funds were raised at the Lions Club Wipeout Childhood Cancer Event held on April 9, 2022. A huge thanks to the community of Iron River for their generous support of the event! From left to right: Rob Lombard, Chris Mitchell, JoHannah Orman, and Lisa Olby.

The Iron River Lions Donate $1,500
to the Iron River VFW ...

… in support of the VFW funding drive to expand the building and include handicap accessible entrances and bathrooms.

Pictured from the left: Tom Trautt, Iron River VFW Commander, and Yvonne Lind, President of the Iron River VFW Auxiliary, accept a $1,500 check from Chris Olson, Iron River Lions President.

Wipeout Childhood Cancer Sock Hop in Iron River WI

The Iron River community enjoyed a fun filled afternoon on Saturday celebrating Springs slow arrival with a sock hop and kid’s carnival at the Iron River Community Center from 5 to 8pm. The Lions 50’s Diner featured burgers, hot dogs, blue plate special and the extremely popular Tetzner’s shakes and malts and A&W root beer floats. The basket raffle contained 100% prizes for kids that all encouraged active, healthy lifestyles including fishing poles, pickle ball rackets, scooters, and bikes.Ray and Christine provide 50’s and 60’s music and kids enjoyed carnival games, hula hoops and dancing to the hokey pokey and chicken dance.

All proceeds went to Essentia’s “Erick Peter Persons fund” which provides funds for the families of children who are being treated by the children’s cancer center. The funds provide support for family’s meals, lodging, and deductibles.

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