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Lake Conroe Lions Club Marks 50 Years of Community Service

Fifty Years of Sight and Service: Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club Celebrates Golden Anniversary

The Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club (LCCLC) celebrated a significant milestone last week, commemorating 50 years of dedicated community service with a festive luncheon attended by over 100 guests, including local dignitaries and Lions leadership. The golden anniversary event was held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Bentwater Country Club in Montgomery.

Notable attendees who gathered to honor the club’s half-century legacy included Lions District 2S-2 Governor Greg Smith, State Representative Cecil Bell Jr., Montgomery Mayor Sara Countryman, and Precinct 1 Commissioner Robert Walker. The LCCLC also received a Proclamation from the Montgomery County Commissioner’s Court, officially recognizing their five decades of profound impact on the community.

Chartered in 1974, the club was founded by a committed group of couples: Gene and Barbara Allen, Charles and Joan Hagemeyer, and Richard and Phyllis Zepeda. Gene Allen served as the organization’s inaugural president, setting the stage for decades of philanthropic efforts.

Throughout its 50 years, a cornerstone of the LCCLC’s mission has been assisting the visually impaired. The club has provided crucial eye exams and glasses for countless children and adults in need, demonstrating a sustained commitment to preventing vision impairment and improving quality of life. A testament to this dedication, the LCCLC has collected an impressive total of over 100,000 used eyeglasses, which are then recycled and distributed to those who cannot afford new ones.

Beyond vision care, the club’s extensive community involvement spans a wide array of initiatives. This year alone, the LCCLC awarded $2,000 scholarships to 15 deserving students at Lone Star College-Montgomery, fostering educational opportunities. Members are frequently seen participating in local events such as the Conroe Christmas Parade and actively support organizations like Meals on Wheels. Their contributions also extend to the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo, supporting youth programs like Operation Kid Safe and Boy Scouts. Furthermore, the club provides financial backing for the Lions Camp for Children with Special Needs in Kerrville and contributes to the Texas Lions Foundation for vital disaster relief efforts across the state.

As the club looks ahead to its next chapter of service, new officers for the 2024-2025 year were installed during the anniversary celebration. Randy Johnson will serve as President, with Jim Jones as First Vice President, Bob Williams as Second Vice President, Joyce Johnson as Secretary, and Roger Johnson as Treasurer.

The Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club continues to embody the Lions International motto “We Serve,” with its members dedicated to enriching the lives of their neighbors and strengthening the fabric of the Montgomery County community for years to come.

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