The Natchitoches Lions Club welcomed a record-setting 10 new members during an Installation Ceremony on Nov. 27.
Lions International is the largest civic group in the world. With over 1.4 million members, clubs serve in over 200 countries around the globe.
The Natchitoches Club celebrated 80 years of organization this October. Within the organizational structure, there have been nine District Governors, four Counsel Chairs and three Presidents of Lions Camp from the Natchitoches Lions Club.
Natchitoches Lions participate in numerous community service projects such as pre-school eye screenings, Louisiana Lions Camp, Diabetic Education and Awareness programs as well as award scholarships to deserving Natchitoches Parish students who further their education at NSU. These endeavors, and more, are funded through fundraising and philanthropy.
Lion Don Brown, who has served in numerous capacities on a local, regional and state level, conducted the installation. “Thank you for your willingness to join and help us serve our community,” he shared.
Potential members are recommended and sponsored by a member who has served with the organization for at least one year. Lion Jerry Silmon sponsored new members: Bill Buckley, Jr, Billy Clemons, Mark Kerry and Mickey Stroud. Lion Mary Hooper sponsored new member Melissa Callia, Lion Kelli Sampson sponsored new members: Jennifer Anderson and Jessie Clark, Lion Nicole Connell sponsored new member Ashley Roque, Lion Sarah Giannone sponsored new member Kessler Barnes and Lion Susan Hilton sponsored new member Mattie Pratt.
The Natchitoches Lions Club will host its next meeting on Monday, Dec. 4 with Rachel Claudia of the Pelican Institute as the guest speaker. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Natchitoches Lions Club should reach out to any member or on social media at Natchitoches Lions Club.
Pictured are front row, left to right: Melissa Callia, Jennifer Anderson, Mattie Pratt, Jessie Clark, and Ashley Roque. Back row, left to right: Susan Hilton, Mary Hooper, Kellie Sampson, Billy Clemons, Jerry Silmon, Mark Kerry, Mickey Stroud, Bill Buckley Jr and Nicole Connell.
