At our 18 October club meeting, Senator Donna Campbell was our guest speaker. Senator Campbell’s presentation and discussion included remarks about the number of special sessions, the impeachment trial of the Attorney General, and a review of propositions to amend the state constitution on the ballot for the upcoming November 7th election, as well as answering general questions from our members.
Lion Bob Miller, chair of our Eyeglasses committee, has reported for March 2025 that “Delivered 3 boxes of glasses to the post office today. 100 credit to Marion Lions Club and 150 credit to NBE Lions.” “All going to the Lions eyeglass sorting facility in Midland.” More information about our community service project for eyeglasses and vision…
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)
This is the Lions’ pin collection of deceased member, Lion Dan Hutchison. His widow, Doris (her name is penciled on top of page 1 of roster), donated these to the club for their use. At a recent auction, one anonymous Lions member purchased the entire collection, with proceeds going directly to Texas Lions Camp.
Our club donated $1000 to the HOSA organization for future healthcare professionals at the Smithson Valley High School. Members from that HOSA organization volunteered to help us during our fundraising at Wurstfest 2024.
At our 18 September 2024 club meeting, Cortney and Amanda Kinnan were inducted as new Lions Club members.
This year our club is sponsoring 3 girls to attend the Bluebonnet Girls State program. They have just completed their junior year at John Paul II Catholic High School. The Girls State program will take place at Texas Lutheran University from 16 to 22 June. On Saturday 18 May, the American Legion Auxiliary of Post…