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Ennis Noon Lions Club Does its Part
Lion Bob Taylor Secretary Ennis Noon Lions Club
The Ennis Noon Lions Club held the first of two eye glass clinics on Wednesday October 11th at the Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center. Forty-seven students from elementary through high school grades will be receiving new eye glasses. These clinics are yearly projects at the Ennis Noon Lions Club and they certainly live up to our moto of “WE SERVE”.
The school nurses do a great job of providing the names of the students who are in need of glasses. Our own Lion Kathy Cikanek directs this effort at the schools. Lions assisting with the eye clinic are Lions Lynn and Jackie Webster, Bob and Betty Taylor, Debbie Lane, Dixie Moore, Bill Blackmon, Doug Norton, Dr. Alexander Weir and Walter Beasley. Their work is deeply appreciated.
The next clinic is already planned for March 7, 2018. Centennial Celebration
PDG Carolyn Dorman MD2/LRP Centennial Coordinator
The Centennial Celebration was very important for the Lions of Texas. It was a time to celebrate the past and present while looking to the Future. The many Lions from all over Texas were an important part of the program.
(L to R) Lions Debbie Lane, Dixie Moore and Betty Taylor
Lions Jackie and Lynn Webster
We were so proud to have International First Vice President, the first woman to ever be President of Lions Clubs International, Gudrun Yngvadottir and her spouse Dr. Jon Bjmi Thorsteinsson in attendence. Also in attendance were Past International President Everett “Ebb” Grindstaff, Past International President Judge Brian Stevenson from Canada, Past International President Dr. Clement Kusiak, Past International President Jimmy Ross, Past International President Sid Scruggs, the Past District Governor from India, Past International President Julian C Hyer with his 2 grandsons. Lions attending the celebration enjoyed the good times of fellowship, good food all while looking forward to the next 100 years. Steve Pettit from Channel 11 was our Master of Ceremonies. He joined one of our Lions Clubs when inducted by International First Vice President Gudrun. Hats off to Steve.
The Council of Governors meetings were held on Friday afternoon and very well attended. Friday evenings event was an evening to remember the Past. International First Vice President Gudrun ask the Lions to move forward into the next century. Saturday mornings breakfast celebrated the Present with Dr. Don Newberry and Past International President Sid Scruggs speaking. Saturday evening was a celebration of the Future at Eddie Deen’s in downtown Dallas. The Lions enjoyed the Texas Swing Band by Dave Alexander, barbecue dinner and having their pictures made on the bull Black Jack.
There were several service projects in different areas of Dallas. There was a Goal Ball game, Classic Car Show and all the Lion memories in the Historical Room including the Last 50 years of Lionism in the State of Texas Centennial Book. The hospitality room was enjoyed by all attending.
I want to thank all the Centennial Committee, Centennial Coordinators from all 16 districts for all your hard work. We can look back and say a job well done.
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