By NANCY KARRICK
Special to Atmore News
The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, May 7, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Club President Joyce Petty led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and Lion Mike von Keyserling delivered the blessing. Pam Pritchett from Modern Woodmen of America and Roneka Gamble were introduced as visitors.
Following lunch, Lions Joyce Petty and Bub Gideons gave a report of the state convention held in Montgomery, commenting on Dinner in the Dark, where members ate in the dark as a blind person would have to do. President Petty also announced that Lion Gideons had received an award for his commitment over the years to Lions Club International Foundation. It was announced that because of inclement weather, the Lions Club did not participate in Mayfest this year. Instead, they will hold an event with the Chamber on May 16 from 11 to 2 where the Chamber will be selling Conecuh sausage dogs and lemonade. Lions will announce the winners of a raffle which they are holding. Raffle tickets are $1 each and prizes to be drawn will include Hawt Mess patriotic basket; two wreaths from Atmore Flower Shop; $100 gift certificate from Gather; gift certificates from Hardy Farms, PHD Realty, Jennifer White; two bags of hair products from Gregg’s; and a Coffee House basket. Additionally. Modern Woodmen of America will match Lions Club sales.
Lion Gideons informed members about Lions Quest which will be held in Atmore from May through August, and next school year. This program works with juveniles in trouble with the law. Judges and Lions Club members will help our young people in trouble turn to a more productive pathway. If they complete the program, the judge will erase the rest of their sentence for crimes committed.
Lion Billy Blair introduced Pam Pritchett from Mobile who spoke to the group about Modern Woodmen of America.
President Petty inducted Mike von Keyserling and Teresa Silcox into the Atmore Lions Club and presented them with their pins and membership certificates.
Newly elected officers were announced: President – Joyce Petty; Vice President – Brett Helton; Secretary – Gregg Akins; Treasurer – Andrea Beasley; Marketing / Social Media –Anne Hetzel; Membership – Bub Gideons; Service Chair – Mike von Keyserling; Lion Tamers – Billy and Marie Blair; Tail Twister – Bub Gideons; Eyesight Chairman – Patty Davis; and At Large Members – Patty Davis and Kenny Smith. Renee Hardy is the Immediate Past President.