Events

Lions Pancake Breakfast

Don't miss the "All U Can Eat" Pancake breakfast from 7:00-11:00am on Saturday, February 20.  This event is held to raise funds to serve the Red Oak community.  Help us serve the Red Oak community.

February 2

7:00pm Lions meeting/Student of the Month.

February 16

7:00pm Lions meeting/Speaker DG Mark Dean. 8:00pm Board meeting.

February 20

7:00-11:00am Pancake breakfast.

   Lion of the Year

Don Newman was selected as the Red Oak Lion of the Year for 2009.  Lion Don has been a member of the Red Oak Lions Club since 1992 and has been a very active member holding the positions of tail-twister, vice president, and was president of the club during it’s 50th year celebration.

Lion Don has been treasurer since 2002 and participates in all of the club’s activities, community activities, and is devoted to his family and church.

Lion Don has been an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Red Oak since January 1990 and a member of the Waxahachie Community Theatre since April 1992. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, golf, photography, and travel.

Lion Don stated that he was totally surprised and proud of receiving the Lion of the Year award.  He is most appreciative towards the club for selecting him for such an award.

          Club News

New Officers Installed

An installation ceremony was held in July 2009 for the incoming officers of the Red Oak Lions Club. Lion Lester Mitchell was elected as the club president for the 2009-2010 term. Lion Les has been an active member of the Red Oak Lions Club for many years and we very much look forward to his leadership.

Lion Fred Smith is the club secretary while the club Vice Presidents are Lions Melanie Peterson-1st Vice President; Richard Cantrell-2nd Vice President; Curtis Begin-3rd Vice President. Other officers include Treasurer Lion Don Newman; Directors: Lions John Hawkins, Jerry McAlister, and Carol Smith; Lion Tamers: Lions O.D. Gaither and Dale Wright; Membership Chairman is Lion Pete Anderson and Chaplain is Lion Reed Pierce. Tail Twisters are Lions Charles and Drotha Daubitz.

The Red Oak Lions Club meets at 7:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at the Lions Community Center, 207 W Red Oak Rd in Red Oak.

       You Can Help!

Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.

If you're interested in being part of a club that makes a difference and truly helps others, then being a Lion may be for you. As a Lions club member, you can make a difference everyday in your community. Whether it is providing support locally or reaching out internationally, you will have an opportunity to serve.

Be a part of a worldwide organization carrying out community and humanitarian projects.

Grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs, community service projects and events.

Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues.

Develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders and have access to membership discounts and services.