Club History
A legacy of service to the Branson and Hollister community.
Chartered November 12, 1954
For over seven decades, the Branson-Hollister Lions Club has been dedicated to improving our local community through service, leadership, and fellowship.
Milestones & Projects
Lake Taneycomo Boat Ramp
The first big project of the club was putting in a boat launch ramp on Lake Taneycomo. Members also dedicated their time and labor to cut shoreline brush from City Park to the highway bridge.
Mulligan Stew
Our oldest annual money-raising event, the Mulligan Stew, was held in March of each year starting in 1960.
Historical ProjectAnnual Turkey Shoot
Started in 1970, the Turkey Shoot was held in October or November of each year. The first Chairman of this event was Lion Harlan Brown, followed by Lion Joe Schwab, and later PDG Lion Sherman Henry.
Historical ProjectDistrict Leadership
Our club is immensely proud to have produced four District Governors who have served District 26-M6 with honor and distinction.
Lion Leo Miller
1975 – 1976
Lion Sherman Henry
1980 – 1981
Lion Carl Schmidt
1990 – 1991
Lion Ernie Schlichting
1996 – 1997