About LIONS of Mississippi
Our People
elen Keller challenged the Lions of the world to become “Knights of the Blind” at their International Convention in Chicago in 1925. Since then, Lions Clubs International has grown to become the world’s largest service organization,
There are Lions Clubs all over the state of Mississippi. In fact, it’s not unusual to find yourself being welcomed by a Lions Club logo when traveling to or through most of the communities in the Magnolia State.
Lions are recognized as leaders in their local communities providing opportunities and services for many individuals in their area.
Lions are the men and women wearing gold and purple vests working hard to raise funds for a child who needs glasses or giving a blind man a second chance to see by providing a sight saving operation.
The Lions sponsor youth leadership programs, visit the elderly in nursing homes, collect used eyeglasses and sponsor the famous Lions All-State Band.
The Lions cook pancakes and pork rinds, hamburgers and hotdogs so they can support our troops by sending care packages.
The Lions encourage diversity in membership and the Lions encourage you to become a part of the “Pride of your Community”.
Our People
Mike Flynt
State Executive Administrator
Mike Flynt is our State Executive Administrator. He is the former Executive Director of the Mississippi Lions Eye Bank where he worked for 40 years before he retired. He now oversees the administration of the Lions Clubs of Mississippi and the Lions Sight Foundation. Flynt is also the editor of the Magnolia Lion, the statewide publication of the Lions Clubs of Mississippi.
He and his wife Janet enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren either on the lake or at the hunting camp.
Paula Gray
Administrative Manager
Paula Gray is the Administrative Manager and has worked for the Lions of Mississippi and the Mississippi Lions Eye Bank for over 25 years.
When she is not at the Lions State Office, she enjoys traveling, eating out (trying out new restaurants), cheering for the (MSU) Bulldogs, and spending time with her friends and family, including two grandchildren.
Our Mission
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
At Lions of Mississippi, our mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
This is the same mission statement as for Lions Clubs International, of which we are a part.
