What happens when you put Apex’s new Police Chief, his Deputy, and a room full of curious Lions in the same space? You get an evening of laughter, stories, and some surprisingly deep conversation about life in law enforcement and life in Apex. From California and Colorado to our own backyard, Chief Ryan Johansen and… Read More »

At our most recent Apex Lions Club meeting, our very own club treasurer, Richard Hall, took us on a fascinating journey through the history and modern-day uses of amateur (ham) radio. While the technology may be over a century old, it remains one of the most reliable ways to communicate when all else fails. Richard… Read More »

The Apex Lions Club is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s TB Holland Memorial Scholarships to Makenna Hartman and Weston Sykes, both graduating seniors from Apex Friendship High School. Makenna Hartman will be attending UNC Wilmington in the fall, while Weston Sykes will be heading to NC State University. Both students distinguished themselves… Read More »

This evening we installed our 2025-2026 club year Board of Directors. Presiding over the installation was Immediate Past President of North Carolina Lions, Steve McLaurin. Steve is also a Past District Governor (PDF) and a member of the Raleigh Host Lions club. He has been a Lion for over 48 years. Before the installation he… Read More »

On Saturday, June 14th, 2025 the Apex Lions Club received the Group C Jungle Prowl Award. This is an award given to our club for having successfully visited other clubs in our area. A prowl is when several members of one club visit a meeting held by another club for the purpose of experiencing how… Read More »

At our most recent Apex Lions Club meeting, we had a surprise treat. With no guest speaker lined up, our own Lion John Lynde, a software engineer with a passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI), stepped up to give an impromptu talk. He kicked things off with a fun game that got everyone thinking about how… Read More »

At our recent meeting, the Apex Lions Club proudly and unanimously elected a new slate of officers to serve for the upcoming year. And for the first time in recent memory, every nominee was present for the vote! This spirit of dedication and unity reflects the strength and commitment of our members to serving the… Read More »

On April 25, 2025, the Apex Lions Club and Citizens Assisting Police in Apex (CAPA) once again joined forces to host our beloved annual Fish Fry at the historic C.C. Jones Building. This cherished event, a staple in our community for over 40 years, brought together volunteers and residents to enjoy delicious food and fellowship.… Read More »

At our recent Apex Lions Club meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing an outstanding young leader, Akilah Anderson, as a recipient of the T.B. Holland Memorial Scholarship. A graduating senior from Apex High School, Akilah embodies the spirit of service that our club values deeply. Akilah’s commitment to community service is evident through her… Read More »

At our latest Apex Lions Club meeting, we had the privilege of welcoming the incredibly inspiring Matthew Schwab as our guest speaker. Matthew is a 27-year-old North Carolina native who brought warmth, wit, and wisdom to our gathering and left us thinking deeply about the power of inclusion. Matthew is more than a public speaker.… Read More »