Let’s start with a round of applause-or at least a very enthusiastic nod... for Service Saturday volunteers. What could’ve been chaos turned into problem-solving thanks to teamwork and Bobby taking the lead. Proof once again that Lions don’t panic… we just grab tools.
Also worth celebrating: the incredible scholarship speeches we heard last week. Wow! If you walked out feeling hopeful for the future, you were not alone.
REAVES REWARDS: SWEET TREATS & BIG SMILES
We’ll be handing out treats to all the good little girls and boys at Reaves for the last nine weeks. Expect smiles, gratitude, and possibly being declared someone’s favorite Lion.
Date: Thursday, January 22 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sign-Up:CLICK HERE
WINTER BLOOD DRIVE: WE NEED YOU!
We’ll be handing out treats to all the good little girls and boys at Reaves for the last nine weeks. Expect smiles, gratitude, and possibly being declared someone’s favorite Lion.
Date: Wednesday, January 28 Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Location: Convention Center Sign-Up:CLICK HERE
DISTRICT MID-WINTER: PLAN AHEAD
District Mid-Winter is right around the corner. More details and registration info can be found online.
Date: January 30 & 31st Time: See website Sign-Up on Website: CLICK HERE
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION: ALL NEW LIONS CALLED
Calling all new members! No sign-up required... just show up, learn the ropes, meet your people, and earn those badge points.
Date: Thursday, January 29 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM Location: Club Office Sign-Up: Not required
BIG EVENT ALERT: DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION
If it's not on your calendar yet.....fix that, immediately! This year’s theme is: Travel. ROAR. Explore.
We’re actively collecting:
Live Auction items: trips, adventures, Airbnb/VRBO stays, experiences…if you’ve got connections, reach out to Helen Thornton
Silent Auction items: gift cards, business products, whiskey, wine, and yes… those “why did I get this?” Christmas gifts, see Amanda Anders.
Decor Help Needed: the decorating committee is borrowing suitcases, luggage, footlockers, and trunks... all items will be labeled and returned post-shindig
Date: Wednesday, February 26
Time: Social 6pm/Dinner 7pm Sign-Up: Details coming soon
THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM: CISD Project Mentor
Angela Rucker and panel will share insights on CISD’s Project Mentor program. Come learn, listen, and support a program that’s shaping futures right here in our community.
The Hannahgram: Vision in Motion
Lions, this is what a Lions Club in motion looks like... service getting done, students stepping up, and calendars filling fast with opportunities. Momentum looks good on this club. I also want to share how grateful I am for the opportunity to serve on a BMI mission trip to Belize, where I saw our Vision pillar in action in the most powerful way. Learning as a scrub tech and witnessing eye surgeries that restored sight was humbling, inspiring, and a reminder that the work we do as Lions truly changes lives...near and far. Thank you for showing up, pitching in, and proving week after week that impact doesn’t happen by accident…it happens because of you.
See you Wednesday... same Lion time, same Lion place.
