As it has become a tradition, our club provides a scholarship to Lions Camp counselors selected by the camp staff. On July 12th, members of our club traveled to the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville to attend the Awards Night and participate in the celebration. As part of the ceremonies a $1000 scholarship was awarded and presented by our club to each of 5 camp counselors.
At our October 16th meeting Laci Bird, a Behavioral Specialist at St. Judes Ranch for Children Texas, talked about the non profit organization and care they provide for children and families who have been affected by trauma, abuse and neglect.
Club president Larry Kunkel presents a check for $502.99 to HydroAngels Over America president Sheri Burdine for their support of our parking lot project at Wurstfest. Standing next to Sheri are Lions Georgia and Mike Wells, who also devote much time serving with HydroAngels.
At our club meeting on 17 August, our newest member Terri Kunkel was inducted as a member of Lions Club. L to R: Glenn Herman (Membership Chair), Jeff Kunkel (2nd Vice DG), Terri Kunkel, Clint Herman (President)
President Larry Kunkel presents a check for $550 to Mac McDonald of American Legion Post 35 in New Braunfels. This money will be used to send two boys to Boys State this summer.
In February, while Lions were dining at their new meeting place, The Gruene Door, Lion Wib Amacher was surprised with a singing quartet of lovely ladies, and a delicious birthday cake – all in honor of his 96th birthday. Wib is a wonderful, energetic role model of a Lion and a true gentleman.
Awards night at TLC was held 4 August 2017. New Braunfels Evening Lions Club awarded 5 scholarships in honor of 5 legacy active members to camp counselors. Our honored members are Lion Lin Rose, Lion Larry Kunkel, charter member Lion Bob Hasert, charter member Carl Feltner, charter member Lion Wib Amacher. …