Community
Serving Rolla Through Programs, Support & Connection
The Rolla Lions Club serves the community in many ways throughout the year. From sight and hearing assistance to scholarships, youth programs and weekly Bingo, these programs reflect the club’s ongoing commitment to helping individuals and families in the Rolla area.
SIGHT & HEARING SERVICES
Changing Lives Through Better Vision and Hearing
Sight and hearing have long been an important part of Lions service. The Rolla Lions Club supports programs that help preserve and restore sight, provide hearing assistance and improve independence for individuals in our community and beyond.
Saving Sight
The Rolla Lions Club has supported Saving Sight, formerly the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation, including the Lions Eye Bank, through financial support, donor efforts and transportation of eye tissue.
Missouri Lions Hearing Program
Provides testing and hearing aids for individuals with hearing problems in local communities.
Used Eyeglasses Collection
The Lions collect used eyeglasses for recycling through collection boxes throughout the community.
Eyeglasses Donation Box Locations
Brewer Science – 2401 Brewer Drive, Building 2 Break Room
Sinks South – 110 S. Bishop Avenue Suite B.
U.S. Bank – 500 W. 6th Street
Phelps County Bank – 718 N. Pine Street (Custom Box)
The Centre – 1200 Holloway St
Phelps Connection for Seniors – 12200 Dillion Outer Dr.
Ed Morse Chevrolet – 100 Fairgrounds Road
Invision Family Eye Care – 1211 Hauck Dr
VE Falkenhain & Associates – 1001 N. Pine St
Mercy Clinic Eye Specialist – 1605 Martin Springs Drive Suite 240A
Mid-South Lions Sight & Hearing Service
Provides sight and hearing care to individuals in Missouri and surrounding states, including through a satellite location in Rolla.
Leader Dogs for the Blind
The club has supported Leader Dogs for the Blind and has helped connect local residents with mobility and training services.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Investing in Local Students
The Rolla Lions Club has supported local students through scholarships since 1989, helping students continue their education and prepare for their future.
Vance Scholarship Fund
Established in 1989 from the Glennis Vance Estate in honor of Jesse Vance. Supports qualifying Phelps County students.
Judith Southern Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 by Lion Merle Southern in memory of his wife Judith. Specifically for students pursuing a nursing degree.
Kinyon / Lions Helping Lions Scholarship Fund
Established in 2006 to help children or grandchildren of Rolla Lions Club members who are not eligible for the Vance or Southern scholarships.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Supporting the Next Generation
The Rolla Lions Club supports programs that give young people opportunities to learn, participate, lead and grow.
Boys & Girls State
Lions All-Star Football
Lions All-State Band
Special Olympics
Peace Poster Contest
BINGO
Monday Night Bingo
Join the Rolla Lions Club for Bingo every Monday night except on some holidays.
The hall opens at 4:30 PM, event games begin at 5:00 PM. and Bingo starts at 6:45 PM. Food and drinks are available at the concession stand, and smoking is not allowed inside the building.
