July is a new fiscal year for the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Clubs. It is the month when new officers are installed and take on leadership positions, which help guide club activities, fundraisers, and special events. The Grand Marais Lions Club and the Lioness Club have served this community for many years and help support local non-profits and Cook... READ MORE >
Members of the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness clubs celebrated Charter Night on June 8, 2010. This is a time-honored tradition of acknowledging the clubs’ beginnings and accomplishments. The clubs’ mission is to serve by contributing time, resources and skills to help fill the unmet needs of this community. This year, the Grand Marais Lions Club is 59 years old.... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Lioness Club is happy to welcome three new club members—Gwen Lenz, Suzy Eklin, and Chris McClure. Gwen Lenz has lived in Grand Marais for 14 years. She and her husband moved here from the south side of Chicago. Gwen is actively involved in many local community organizations. She is a member of the Library Friends and the... READ MORE >
Irene and Gene Malner moved back to Grand Marais and rejoined the Lioness and Lions Clubs in 2008. Although Grand Marais winters are considered by most to be long and harsh, they both know what a blessing it is to breathe fresh air, live within the pristine boreal forest, and to rekindle old friendships. Irene and Gene were members of... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Lions and Lioness clubs relaxed and took a deep breath after the busy summer during the Lion’s Steak Fry on Tuesday, August 25th at the Gunflint Hills Golf Course in Grand Marais. After the amazing amount of time and effort it took to organize Fisherman’s Picnic weekend for our community, it is a well-deserved break. A round... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Lioness Fundraiser on July 29 included a dinner buffet, a silent auction and a bake sale, and was very successful. The Lioness Club grossed $4,000, which will be returned to our community in the form of donations. The Lioness Annual Scholarship Award donates $1,000 to a graduating CCHS senior for continuing education. The 2009 scholarship was awarded... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Lioness Club is happy to welcome five new members: Sherri Bichel, Jean Bushman, Billi Carlson, Lori Hommerding and Dena Schliep, all Grand Marais residents. The Lioness Club offers its new members an opportunity to serve the community while gathering in fellowship once a month for Lioness business meetings and guest speaker presentations. New members bring new ideas,... READ MORE >
