Our Mission.
Our Mission

To partner with individuals and organizations to improve our community and to help those we serve. To be the premier service club in San Diego composed of members actively committed to community service and fellowship.

Why Join?

You simply won’t find a better place to invest your time, talents, and energy. The benefits are endless and the camaraderie is second to none! Joining the Downtown San Diego Lions Club enables you to enjoy a break in your weekly grind!

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Our meetings provide our members the opportunity to take a break from their busy week and enjoy a fine meal catered by Las Hadas, the camaraderie of others, and to listen to a great local guest speaker and learn more about the San Diego community.

Enhance Your Connections

Network, Party, and Make Friends Worldwide!

Join the Downtown San Diego Lions Club and enjoy a variety of networking and social events throughout the year, including themed nights like Casino night and a Holiday party. Plus, your membership grants you access to Lions Club meetings worldwide, ensuring a warm welcome wherever you travel.

  • Networking opportunities before and after every meeting

  • Annual themed events like Casino night and Holiday party

  • Attend any Lions Club meeting worldwide with your membership

  • Receive a warm welcome at Lions Club meetings in locations such as Turkey, Norway, Brazil, and Wisconsin

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Maximize Your Impact

Serve our Community the Way You Want!

At the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, your level of involvement is up to you. Whether you attend meetings, join a committee, or engage in charitable work, there are plenty of opportunities to contribute and make a difference in the community.

  • Participate at your comfort level

  • Join committees to help steer club activities

  • Engage in charitable work and community service

Membership Application.

Downtown San Diego Lions Club

The Downtown San Diego Lions Club is a private organization and to become a member, you must be sponsored by a current member. If you do not know a Downtown San Diego Lion and are interested in joining the club please download, complete, and forward an application via email to our Executive Director with “Prospective Member” in the subject line. We will match you with a current member and start your application process.

Membership dues are $300 per year for the Downtown San Diego Lions Club.

Active duty Military and Young Professionals under 35 pay reduced dues of $150 per year.

There is a one-time induction fee of $50.

Dues can be paid annually, semi-annually, or quarterly by cash, check, or major credit card.

Leadership.

Join us and be part of a team that inspires and empowers

Our leadership team at the Downtown San Diego Lions Club is dedicated to guiding our members toward meaningful community service and personal growth. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a difference, our leaders ensure that every member has the support and resources needed to thrive.

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Phyllis Barber

President

Jose Cruz
Jose Cruz

1st Vice President

Charlie Owens
Charlie Owens

2nd Vice President

David Owens

3rd Vice President

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Randall Wood

Treasurer

Albert Preciado

Secretary

Kim Bidermann
Kim Bidermann

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Steve Z.
Steve Zapoticzny

Lions Tamer

Board of Directors.

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Pam Myers

Director

Charlie King
Charlie King

Director

Jim King
Jim King

Director

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Sharon Mendenhall

Director

Tim Walsh
Tim Walsh

Director

Victoria Wierig
Victoria Wierig

Executive Director

Lions Club Executive Director