Good morning from the ‘greatest Lions Club in the world’, the Conroe Noon Lions Club.  We had another wonderful luncheon, which you will see later in the article, and we are having a very busy month.
President Jason Miller started the meeting with everyone greeting one another.  Kudos to Lions Sandy Apostolo, Shelia Thomas, Ben Gervais, and Donnie Buckalew for handling the opening session of pledges, prayer, and songs.  Lion Dr. Green Daniel introduced our many guests.  For the second week in a row, we had a very large number of guests.  Due in part to Lion Morgan Freeman and her special efforts in organizing our ‘Right Now’ membership drive.  Plus, a special thanks to Monroe Manufacturing for being our Community Partner of the Week.  The Community Partners allow us to do many things for the community which in part is some of the things listed below.
Club announcements started with Lion Gail Cain talking about our ‘kids on the lake’ – fishing tournament for children with disabilities.  While the children were unable to fish due to the high-water level there was still plenty of fun to be had.  A bounce house, dunk tank, hayrides, fire truck and many more activities were offered, finishing up with a delicious hot dog and hamburger lunch.  Lion Connie Engle talked about the turn out from our bi-monthly vision screening at the Community Assistance Center.  Speaking of the Community Assistance Center, Lion Andrew Perry spoke about how CNLC will be buying underwear and socks to help them distribute to those effected by the recent flood.  Lion Helen Thornton announced our Lion volunteers handed out 135 goodie bags to the graduating kindergarten students at our adopted school, Reaves Elementary.  We next heard from Lion Scott Perry about our club’s 85th Anniversary Celebration coming up on Wednesday, June 5th.  We are looking forward to a large turnout.  With over 300 members it should be a very special lunch program.  On Friday, June 14th President Jason Miller turns over the president role to 1st VP Bryan Rennell.  The Installation Banquet will be at River Plantation County Club.  Thank You, Jason for a terrific year and we are looking forward to Bryan’s leadership.
Our program this week was the Willis High School, Wildkats Bowling Team who won the state title. Â Coach Ryan Jackson explained how they won the tournament in Texas but also major tournaments out of state too. Â We got to see highlights of their bowling skills in an awesome video. Â They sure made getting strikes look easy. Â So, a big congratulations to the Willis Ally Kats as they go to Pennsylvania for the national title.
One other note, the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville still has some openings for kids with disabilities. Please check out their website at: www.lionscamp.com or contact the Lions office if you have a child interested.
If you’re looking for an active community service organization, please visit our website, www.conroenoonlions.org, or call the local club office at 936-760-1666.  You may also call for additional information on other area Lions Club.
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