On October 3, 2025, the Apex Lions Club once again performed free vision screenings for the students of Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic School. This was the second year our club has partnered with the school to provide screenings, and we were very pleased to see such strong participation. Almost every student was present! Our team… Read More »
This evening, the Apex Lions Club was honored to host Lion Becky Burt, the Childhood Cancer and Services Chair for District 31S, at our meeting. Lion Becky shared her deeply personal journey as a Lion for the past 8 years, inspired by her husband Lion Ed Burt, a 43-year member, who gifted her membership. What… Read More »
At our September 18 meeting the Apex Lions Club welcomed guest speaker Brianna Roche, owner of Assisting Hands in Cary. Brianna shared how her organization provides in-home support for people who need a little extra help to continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes. Assisting Hands is a home care provider that specializes… Read More »
On September 4, 2025, the Apex Lions Club had the privilege of presenting a check to Coach Gilles and Coach Cooper at Apex High School. This donation represents the proceeds from the Apex High School Relays held last April, an event that brought together athletes, families, and community members for a day of competition and… Read More »
At our September 4 meeting, the Apex Lions Club welcomed Lion Danny Hall from the Zebulon Lions Club. A member since 1995, Lion Danny serves as the KidsightUSA District 31S Eyescreening Chair and the Vision and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit Coordinator. His presentation reminded us just how powerful early vision screenings can be in shaping… Read More »
Building Community and Spreading PMA All Day! Diabetes Family Connection Visits Apex Lions At our August 21 meeting, the Apex Lions Club had the pleasure of hosting Tara Wilder, Development Manager for The Diabetes Family Connection. Tara is not only a North Carolina native but also a longtime Apex resident who has lived here since… Read More »
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 »