We celebrated the 85th birthday of the “Greatest Lions Club in the World”, aka CONROE NOON LIONS at the Lone Star Convention Center on June 5. Twenty-four Past Presidents and one “about to be Past President” attended along with a tremendous representation of club members and families.
President Jason Miller called the meeting to order and started the meeting with a wonderful performance of “God Bless America” by all in attendance. He recognized our Community Partner, The Red Brick Tavern, for their great and ongoing support for the Club and our community charities. He reminded everyone that the 2024 Installation banquet will be June 14 at the River Plantation Country Club, RSVPs by June 7 are very important. He also reminded everyone of the Celebration of Life service for Lion Bill Miller was June 8 at April Sound Church.
President Miller presented a history of the founding and growth of the club since 1939 and the great variety of members and leaders from across all professions and aspects of our community brought together to SERVE. All the Past Presidents attending were invited and to stand for recognition and appreciation for their service. Past Presidents Warner Phelps served as the Master of Ceremonies and introduced a video of many of the Club members’ antics, activities, service and leadership over the past few years. He then introduced Past President C. Pat Davis who highlighted a number of our beloved, more colorful, long serving Lions who bring energy and humor to our ranks.
Past President Warner Phelps reclaimed the microphone and interviewed a number of our entertaining Past Presidents whose stories enriched the legacy and legends of our Club and the history of our humor and service. He then introduced a second video celebrating 85 years of service with historic video clips of former members and Presidents. Many videos’ clips from ceremonies, parties and activities in the 60s, 70s, 80s to today were included in the production.
President Jason Miller invited all the attending Past Presidents to join him for a toast and for the unveiling of a beautiful new plaque listing all 85 names of the presidents of Conroe Noon Lions. He then invited all the membership to lift their glasses in a toast to another 85 wonderful years for Conroe Noon Lions to continue in service to our community. Special recognition to Lion Morgan Freeman for her great videography skills and dedicated time to create the productions.
For more information, please visit our website, www.conroenoonlions.org, or call the local club office at 936-760-1666. You may also call 936-760-1666 for additional information on any area Lions Club.
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