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The Lions Club of Helotes was chartered in September 1950 and incorporated with the Secretary of State. It was immediately active in the community conducting fund raising activities and supporting local functions and providing service to various individuals in need of assistance. Chief among the fund-raising activities were dances held at one of the community dance halls. Within 5 years the Club acquired 3 acres of land and constructed a building. About 2 acres of the land was used by the State of Texas to construct a 4 lane divided highway in the late 1960's. Since then an additional building of 2400 sq. ft. has been added.

The Club began publishing a newsletter "The Tailtwister"  that was distributed to residents in Northwest Bexar County providing information about events and happenings in the area. A charter member of the Club, Sherwood Nelson, as a representative of the club, was one of the individuals that helped establish the Helotes Volunteer Fire Department. Until the early 1970's most of the activities were in support of the community. At that time we began to become more active in District 2A-2 programs. A Lioness District was formed (the first in the State) with Marilyn Wilson as president it was one of the leading clubs until the Lioness Program was ended. Members of the Lions Club, from 1 to three members at various capacities, were a part of the District 2A-2 Cabinet for approximately 20 years.

The Club members are still very active in the community helping with various community functions. The primary fund raising activity is conducting bingo sessions twice per week. The proceeds are used to support the local fire departments and police department of Helotes and Grey Forest. The single largest donation over the past years has been to the Lions Stride for Sight program. In addition we have made contributions to assist with flood victims and tornado disasters in the region.

Our facilities are used by various organizations, usually at no cost. Continuous use are by:  Helotes Festival Association,occasionally for functions supporting the local high school activities, and in support of City of Helotes activities, and by various other organizations and Lions District 2A-2.

Come join us or visit us. You are always welcome.

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