Our first order of business was to present a check to Coach Roy Cooper for the proceeds from this year’s Apex High Relays. Committee Co-Chair James Herndon presented the check. Coach Cooper thanked us for our support over the years, said this event was one of the largest in NC. This was the 40th year… Read More »
We have decided to cancel this evening’s meeting based on Hurricane Dorian. Please stay home and stay safe.
Our special guest speakers this evening were Leah and Jimmy Wright from Wake Monarch Academy. There is a pretty good chance that you have never heard of Wake Monarch Academy but that is only because they have not actually opened their doors just yet. The current projected opening is 2020. This new High School will… Read More »
The special guest speaker at this weeks meeting was Justin Nemmers. Justin specializes in Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. He is also the son of one of our members, Lion Pat Nemmers. As the title says, the subject was all about how not to get scammed. The sad reality… Read More »
This evening we installed Tom Minford as our newest member. Tom was actually a member of the Apex Lions Club many years ago. But he moved a way for several years and let his membership in Lions lapse during that time. Now he is back in Apex and has rejoined the Apex Lions Club. We… Read More »
This evening we had a visit from Amy Short, MSN, RN, NE-BC. Amy is the Director of Emergency Services and Invasive Cardiology at WakeMed Cary. She joined WakeMed Hospital in 2006 and she holds a Masters degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a certified nurse executive. She is… Read More »
As Lions we are dedicated to service and making Apex a better place. One of the ways we do that is by teaming up with Boy Scout Troop 209 (who we are the charter organization for) to clean up a section of Kelly Road and Green Level Church Road. Here are some pictures of this… Read More »
This meeting, our last of this club year, was dedicated to the installation of our new board of directors. Thanks to PDG Gene English from Garner for performing our Installation Ceremony! The new board members are: President: Rich Engates1st VP: Paul Dean2nd VP: Carl CromwellSecretary: Joh LyndeTreasurer: Greg MonteleoneMembership Chair: Joe’l LyndeLCIF Chair: John LyndeService… Read More »
Every year we provide several scholarships to the local High School students in Apex including Apex High School, Apex Friendship High School and Panther Creek High School where we have a Leo Club. We would love to start Leo Clubs at the Apex High Schools as well so if you are a student or teacher… Read More »
Our special guest speaker for this meeting was Past District Governor (PDG) Irwin Siegelwax. Irwin is the Global Membership Team Chair from District 31N. This was a rare opportunity to hear from a chairperson from another district so we are very appreciative of his willingness to travel and share his message. PDG Irwin transferred to… Read More »