Greetings to all Lions and Courier readers. Our new Lions Club president Bryan Rennell finally got to call a weekly meeting to order. His term started in July, but with Independence Day and Beryl, he had to wait until this past Wednesday. Lion Karl Johnson’s antics of absconding with the gavels on the podium was foiled as President Bryan came prepared with a third gavel and officially called the meeting to order in a timely manner. If this lighthearted shenanigan is any indication of what is to come it is going to be a fun year.
Lion Charlie Irvine gave our opening prayer with remembrance of Mike Medved’s passing suddenly a couple of weeks ago. Lion Mike was admired by and a friend to all. He never said no when asked to serve and lead many Lion’s events and fundraisers. Like so many of our Lions, Mike was also involved with other organizations, causes, and his church. Please pray for Mike’s family in the weeks and months to come. He will be missed.
President Bryan recently represented the Conroe Noon Lions Club at the Lions International Convention in Melbourne, Australia. There were over eleven thousand delegates at this annual global event. Lion Fabricio Oliveira of Brazil was elected president for a one-year term. Worldwide there are forty-nine thousand Lions Clubs with 1.4 million members. He has challenged all Lions to “make their mark.” Our Lion President has challenged the CNLC membership to go forward and perform our projects with “true grit.” We all know the iconic cowboy with that characteristic. So, without “burning daylight” let’s mosey on into some upcoming projects.
This past weekend our Lions held a Service Saturday at the Heritage Oaks home for seniors by serving savory pizzas and scrump-dilly-icious ice cream to the residents. Our Summer Blood Drive will be this Wednesday, July 24, at the Lone Star Convention Center. Lion Christie Sproba says you don’t have to be a Lion to give blood, just go to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website to sign up. Next up is a children’s vision screening at the Lone Star Health Center this Saturday, July 27. Lion Ed Roth will lead our Lions to provide this free screening. Lion Tracy Irvine announced there will be a New Member Orientation on Thursday, August 1, in the evening at the CNLC office. Any member can attend if you need a refresher on Lionism.
This past Wednesday Lions were enlightened on the Ninetieth Anniversary of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Scott Harper, President, presented a well-articulated video of the Chamber’s history from start to present day. He also stated the Chamber now boasts over one thousand members and is the sixth largest Chamber in the greater Houston area. The Chamber has experienced substantial growth through leadership and community growth. Chamber events include Athena Awards, Lobsterfest, Job Fairs, Tastefest, Chairman’s Ball, and parades to name a few. The role of the Chamber is to increase membership, be a voice for businesses, and workforce and professional development. Thank you, Mr. Harper and the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce for all you do for our communities.
If you are not a Lion but have a little grit and want to turn it into some “true grit,” then visit us on Wednesdays, at noon, at the Lone Star Convention Center.
For more information about the Conroe Noon Lions Club, please visit our website, www.conroenoonlions.org, or call the local club office at 936-760-1666.
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