Camp Dogwood sends Thanks!
We got a nice “Thank You” email from Camp Dogwood for the Life Vests we purchased for them earlier this year. They sent this picture of some campers using them as well.
GMS Water Park Challenge
Last year the Apex Lions Club sponsored a day at Emerald Pointe Water Park for the students and staff (referenced here). It was a tremendous success and they would like to do it again this year. Last year we contributed the full $1500. This year we would like to expand support and bring other clubs… Read More »
Some Apex History
Our special guest speaker at our meeting on May 21st was “Toby” Holleman. Toby and his brother Warren are co-authors of a book about the history of the Town of Apex called Pluck, Perseverance and Paint. Toby was introduced by his childhood friend, and member of our club, Lion Hamilton Martin. The book’s title is… Read More »
Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day
Apex Cemetery Memorial Day Flag Placement Ceremony: Some years back an Eagle Scout, Zack Hinnis, from Troop 209 chose to identify Veterans buried in the Apex Cemetery on Church Street as his Eagle Project. Little did Scout Zack know that he was establishing what would become an annual Tradition for the Troop. After the Scout… Read More »
Helping Habitat For Humanity
On Saturday, May 9th, some of the Apex Lions volunteered at the Habitat For Humanity project in Apex. There were a total of 11 people associated with the club there. Nine of us were members and two were family and friends. We parked at the Sovereign Grace church parking lot just off Hwy 55 near… Read More »
2015 Family Night Picnic
On Thursday, May 7th, we had our annual family night picnic. This is a time where we bring spouses (if they are not also Lions), children and sometimes even grandchildren to enjoy some hot dogs, hamburgers, and a little time with the rest of our Lions family. It’s kind of our way of saying “Thanks… Read More »
Roadside Cleanup 2015
On Saturday April 25 Troop 209 did a road side pick up for Green Level Church Road. This Adopt A Highway cleanup project was started by Lion W C Millls. Lion W C coordinated this Lions project for many years. Following his death the project was renamed in his honor. We had 10 scouts, leaders,… Read More »
Long Time Coming
This evening we installed a new member to the Apex Lions Club. Paul Dean is a long time scouting dad with our very own Troop 209. He is currently an assistant scout master, in fact. Through his involvement in scouting over the years, he has know Lion Horace Johnson for a very long time. Paul… Read More »
Camp Dogwood Life Jackets
PDG Wayne Faber & Lion Barbara Faber Were Honored To Present Susan King Camp Dogwood Director a Check From Apex Club For $500.00 To Purchase New Life Jackets. Susan Thanks The Apex Club For Our Continued Support!
Special Teamwork
One of the scouts in the troop we sponsor (Troop 209) is a big part of a very special team. He is a middle school student and has an interest in robotics. So he formed a team with students from several other middle schools in the area and entered the team for competition in the… Read More »