Chartered in 1940, the Minneapolis Northeast Lions have been involved in many fundraisers, projects and volunteerism for the benefit of the Northeast Minneapolis community including: selling Christmas trees, Meals on Wheels, books, Pot O’Gold dinners, golf tournaments, charitable gaming, Sight First, Salvation Army bell ringing and collecting food for N.E. senior food shelf.

NE Lions News
  
Dedication day with Lions LaMere and Bishop 5/12/08.

February 2008
Lions Foundation of Northeast Minneapolis had their meeting on March 10th and awarded $27,000 in scholarships. These are $1,500 scholarships and are awarded to Northeast students attending Edison, De LaSalle, Totino Grace, St. Anthony, and Menlo Park at ESNS. In addition, scholarships money is awarded to the Northeast Royalty Scholarship, and monies are given to the ESNS Adult Education program.

March 2008
The club held their annual Pot O'Gold dinner. Attended by a full house of members, family and friends it was another rousing success.

April 2008


May 2008
New officer installation occurred at club meeting. Many northeast volunteers from many neighborhood service groups, including the Lions attended the Northeast Guardian dedication at the 2nd precinct. See photo.

June 2008
Club held the Annual golf tourney and also participated in the annual "Eastside Parade".