Conroe Noon Lions: 'Kids on the Lake' fishing event set for Sept. 21 at Owen Park
By: Stacey Falletti
Imagine walking into a room that is hustling and bustling with laughter and conversation. The buffet is ready and as the room is filling up, you see people you know, people you don’t know and people you want to know.
The first question I always ask myself is, “’Where am I going to sit?” I always sit at a different table because I want to meet as many people as possible. Over the last 12 years as a Lion, I have sat at every table, and I have yet to meet everyone. I choose my table at the front right corner and get ready for another great meeting.
Our President Bryan Rennell rings the bell, and the meeting begins by honoring our great nation and a prayer for those near and far. Lion Wes Carr started the introduction of guest with a joke. Lion Ricky Morton was to lead our club song, ‘Smile,’ however he must have forgotten the words, twice, because he started with singing ‘Happy Birthday” and then “Row, Row, Row your Boat?”
This Week’s Announcements included: Our local eye glass center making a global impact on vision in July. We processed over 1,000 pounds of glasses and supported a global mission trip to West Kenya, Africa.
Community Partnerships – This is an opportunity for local businesses and citizens to support the Lions Club missions both near and far with a one-time annual donation. Reach out to VP Tracey Irvine for more information on how you or your business can get involved.
Hometown Military Hero – Judge John Hafley shared a beautiful PowerPoint honoring those who are or have served our country as he talked about our application process for our next Hometown Military Hero. We are looking for a local active Military Hero that we can support this fiscal year. Applications are due by Sept. 30.
Our ‘kids on the lake’ – fishing tournament for special needs children has now moved to Saturday, Sept 21, at Owen Park. If you know of a special child that would enjoy some fishing, food, and fun; please go to the events page on our website conroenoonlions.org to register.
Congratulations to Lion Ric Millington for receiving ‘Lion of the Month’ for July and additional congrats to all that received a perfect attendance award.
Program Chair for Life, Mike Sproba, introduced our speaker and fellow Lion Rebecca Smith-Nash Founder and CEO of Love Heals Youth. Rebecca shared the impact that her organization is making with the children in the foster care system. They are working with local and national leaders, along with Texas State Representative Steve Toth, who was also in attendance to improve and overhaul parts of the program.
As I begin to prepare for this article, I reflect on the reason I became a Lion. I wanted to make a difference in our local community while connecting with others. If this is you, join us any Wednesday at the Lone Star Convention Center. I promise you will have a great time. Get involved and you will be impacted beyond your wildest imagination. I know I have been.
The Conroe Noon Lions Club meets 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 club office at 936-760-1666.