The Celebration Continues!

Our December meeting was almost like a continuation of our 75th annual celbration!  We recognized of the wonderful folks that helped with and volunteered at the 2012 NC State Fair booth and also had a program presented by the new Executive Director of the Apex Chamber of Commerce, Graham Wilson. We began with Executive Director… Read More »

Apex 75th Anniversary Celebration

Apex 75th Anniversary Celebration By M C Lion Horace Johnson November 15, 2012      Pictures      Apex Herald The Apex Lions Club was founded by 31 local business men who wanted to make Apex a better place to live and to help others. Apex Lions Club was sponsored by the Sanford Lions Club and… Read More »

Apex Lions Club – Established 1937

The Apex Lions Club was sponsored by the Sanford Lions Club. The clubs charter night was held at the Apex High School Auditorium on Thursday November 18, 1937. The club will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2012. We are the oldest civic organization in Apex. Thanks to the efforts of 31 local business men and… Read More »

Lion Horace Johnson – Apex Citizen Of The Year

The Apex Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Ceremony on October 11th at Prestonwood Country Club. Two local businesses were recognized for their outstanding commitment to the Apex community and two citizens were celebrated following years of service to their town.  Capping off the night was the Citizen of the Year Award, which was… Read More »

Apex Lions Club 75th Anniversary Celebration!

  THE APEX LIONS CLUB CHARTERED IN NOVEMBER 1937 WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSAY ON NOVEMBER 15, 2012 AT THE CC JONES BUILDING IN APEX. A SIT DOWN DINNER CATERED BY DANIELS RESTURANT OF APEX WILL BE SERVED. THE COST OF THE MEAL WILL BE: APEX LIONS $10 WITH SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER $25… Read More »

Synthetic Drugs A Challenge For Apex

Our special guest speaker this evening was Apex Police Department Detective Josh MacMonagle.  Pictured here are (L to R) Lion Bekki Bennett, Detective Josh MacMonagle, and Lion Wayne Faber.  Detective MacMonagle came to speak to us about a relatively new threat in law enforcement not just here in Apex, but across the country.  This threat… Read More »

Military Missions In Action

Tonight’s program speaker was Michael Dorman, Executive Director of Military Missions In Action (MMIA).  Michael has a big heart for our disabled veterans.  A retired Coast Guard veteran himself, he established Military Missions In Action back in 2007 because he believes that all disabled veterans should have the right to live independently.  Michael shared a… Read More »

Installation & Photo Contest

We had a busy meeting tonight!  First, we had a new Lion installed.  Our newest Lion, Wendy, is pictured on left along side her sponsor, Lion Bekki.   Welcome to the Apex Lions Club Lion Wendy!  We also learned about this year’s Environmental Photo Contest from Lion Barbara, District Chairperson for this year’s photo contest.… Read More »

Operation Sweet Tooth

Cindy Emens along with Isabelle and Pete shared some information with is this evening about their service project called Operation Sweet Tooth.  This is a group of folks with a heart for serving our men and women in the military who are stationed overseas.  They prepare boxes packed full of snacks like nuts, crackers, cookies,… Read More »

V.I.P. Fishing Tournament

Our very own Lion Wayne Faber presented us with information about the Visually Impaired Person (V.I.P.) Fishing Tournament at our meeting July 19th, 2012. The North Carolina Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is a non-profit organization celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012. The project brings in 525 participants from across North Carolina for three days of… Read More »