Searcy Lions Club Blog

51st Annual Lions Club Auction

2011-08-19T21:11:00.003-05:00

The 51st annual Lions Club auction is scheduled for Monday, August 29th Tuesday, August 30th, and Thursday, September 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. We will have several hundred items from local businesses up for bids. With your help we will raise funds for eye exams and glasses for those in need in our community.

Special thanks to Harding University's TV-16 and KVHU 95.3 FM for providing air time. We also want to thank The Daily Citizen for publishing the list of items on August 27th and 28th.

Check back here for links to the full list of items after August 25th.

Friends for Life Medical Announces Fund Raiser at Searcy Lions Club

2011-08-19T21:06:00.002-05:00

The local crisis pregnancy center, Friends for Life (FFL) Medical, will be holding their annual fund raiser on September 29. Kim Richards, Executive Director, made the announcement at the weekly meeting of the Searcy Lions Club.

Richards reported that FFL Medical has experienced a 30 percent growth rate each year for the past several years, and now serves over 1,000 young women annually. Most clients fall into the 20-24 age group, but women as young as 12 and as old as in their fifties have received services and counseling from FFL Medical.

“Our newest program is called ‘Earn as You Learn,’” reported Richards. “By taking parenting classes, prospective mothers can earn ‘Baby Bucks’ that can be applied toward the purchase of items that we keep stocked in our care closet.”

Lion Cheri Yecke, sponsor of the Harding University Students for Life group, noted that diapers, formula, and other such donations are always welcome. “Members of our group help to ensure that the care closet stays well-stocked. With school starting next week, this prolife group will once again become active on campus.”

Nearly 20 volunteers help to staff the Searcy clinic, which is open three days a week. A new clinic in Heber was opened recently, and is served by 30 volunteers.

The annual fundraising banquet will be held on September 29 at Harding University’s Heritage Center. For more information or to make reservations, please call 305-4500.

(Photo: Lion Bob Simpson, Kim Richards, Director of FFL Medical, and Lion Cheri Pierson Yecke, sponsor of Harding University Students for Life.)

Omelet Supper Success

2011-04-15T11:07:00.003-05:00

Thanks to all who came out for our annual omelet supper. We served 408 people in what was our largest crowd in recent memory. Thanks to the people of Searcy that help us to better serve our community.

Searcy Lions Reach $37,000 for the Sunshine School

2011-01-30T20:23:00.004-06:00

Special needs children in the White County area have a friend in the Searcy Lions Club, which has so far raised over $37,000 to furnish and equip the new Sunshine School building. This ongoing fundraising effort began in November 2010 with a Christmas outreach, and is still continuing as the February 1 deadline nears.

The club is applying to Lions Club International for a grant to double these donations. Searcy Lions Club has until February 1 to try to meet the grant limit of $75,000.

According to Lions Club member Cliff Ganus, Jr., “If other organizations can join us in raising that amount, we can apply to have it doubled to $150,000. Lions Club International is interested in helping efforts such as this.”

Club President Alex Behel is shown here accepting a check from Stephen Burks of Harding University. Burks and a colleague at Harding Academic, Brad Francis, organized a series of basketball tournaments that raised $1,713 for the Sunshine School. “The students had fun while helping a worthy cause. We are proud to be a part of this effort,” said Burks.

Other organizations that have contributed to this fund include the Harding Art Department, White County Central School District, and the Harding Student Association.

“Our hope is that those who were planning a donation in 2011 will do so by February 1. Our partnership with the Searcy Lions Club has given us an opportunity we do not want to pass up,” stated Mary Lou Dunn, Director of the Sunshine School.

Donations will be accepted through February 1, and the Searcy Lions Club will publicly recognize all schools, businesses, and other civic organizations that join them in this effort.

Checks should be made out to the “Searcy Lions Club Sunshine School Fund” and sent to P.O. Box 784, Searcy, AR 72145. For more information, call 279-1205.

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UPDATE: The latest total is over $40,000!

Dr. Milo Hadwin Displays Magician Skills

2011-01-30T20:19:00.003-06:00

Milo Hadwin, a professor of Bible and Director of the Sino-American Program at Harding University, displayed his skills as a magician at a recent meeting of the Searcy Lions Club. The Searcy Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Heritage Center on the Harding campus. Prospective members are always welcome.

Major Dennis J. Yecke, USMC (Ret.)

2010-12-15T07:35:00.002-06:00

The Searcy Lions Club recently heard from Major Dennis J. Yecke, USMC (Ret.), who recently returned from serving the State Department in Basrah, Iraq. Major Yecke spoke about the progress made in Iraq over the past few years and addressed the challenges facing Iraq today. For more information about the Searcy Lions Club, go to www.searcy.com/LionsClub.

Dr. Cheryl Payne

2010-11-21T13:53:00.001-06:00

The Searcy Lions Club recently hosted a presentation by Dr. Cheryl Payne, a radiation oncologist with CARTI. The new Cancer Center of Excellence, which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2010, has several partners, including CARTI. The Searcy Lions meet every Tuesday at noon in the Heritage Center at Harding. For more information, call 279-3402.

Local Efforts Benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind

2010-10-12T17:47:00.002-05:00

Since 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind has provided guide dogs to those who are blind and visually impaired in 39 countries. In the United States, nearly 300 people per year receive trained dogs through this program.

Members of the Searcy Lions Club support the national Leader Dogs for the Blind program, located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. In addition to providing financial support, a local Lions Club member, Scott Pevehouse, serves as the district chair for these efforts in Arkansas.

“Preferred breeds for training include Golden Retriever, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherds,” stated Pevehouse. “Volunteers take puppies into their homes for approximately one year to train them in basic obedience, as well as to socialize them in the community. These dogs must be confident out in public, as their future training includes learning how to assist their owners in navigating busy streets as well as assisting in the daily routine of the owner.”

A twenty-six day residential train program is provided for anyone over the age of 16 who qualifies for a guide dog. Once a new client has learned the basics, he or she can also apply for the Trekker Program, which combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with recent advances in hand-held computers and voice technology. Used in conjunction with a guide dog, a Trekker GPS device can pinpoint the user’s exact location and announce streets, intersections, stores, and other points of interest.

According to Lions Club member Bob Simpson, “Currently, the Trekker program is in use in over twenty countries. It takes services to the blind and visually impaired into the twenty first century.”

Anyone interested in more information regarding the Leader Dog Program can contact the Searcy Lions Club at 279-3402.

Special Award Given

2010-09-09T21:58:00.002-05:00

Lion Jacob Edwards was recently honored with the prestigious Arkansas Lions Eye Bank and Laboratory Award for his outstanding leadership to both the Lions Club and to his community. Jacob joined the Searcy Lions Club in 2005 and immediately became an active member, especially with regard to the Annual Lions Club Auction. Single-handedly, Jacob replaced a slow, manual process with cutting-edge digital technology, propelling the annual acution into the 21st century with his skill and expertise. It is in large thanks to his efforts that the Searcy Lions Club has been able to raise over $50,000 over the past five years - funds that have all been invested in the eye care of White County residents.

Jacob is a Harding student, and he and his wife Laura live in Searcy. He is the son of Alan and Joy Lynn Edwards. Alan, a 26-year member of the Searcy Lions Club, recently was awarded a lifetime membership. This is a clear example of the importance of role models, and in this case, the example of Alan Edwards has resulted in immeasurable value to our community--both through his many years of dedicated service and to the innovation initiative of his son.

Mandy Heaton Joins Lions Club

2010-09-07T07:11:00.003-05:00

Mandy Heaton was recently inducted into the Searcy Lions Club. She is shown here receiving her certificate of membership from President Alex Behel and Lions District Governor, Judy Moose. The Searcy Lions Club meets on Tuesdays at noon at the Heritage Center on the Harding campus. For information regarding membership, call Lion Bob Simpson at 268-4677.

District 7-O Governor Visits Searcy Lions Club

2010-09-07T07:01:00.004-05:00

Lions District 7-0 Governor, Judy Moose, recnetly addressed the Searcy Lions Club. She spoke about the importance of civic leadership, and how Lions Clubs across the nation are working to make their communities better places to live. Picured are Alex behel, Searcy Lions Club president, along with Governor Moose, Past Council Chair Bob Simpson, and David Moose.

50th Annual Auction Begins Tonight

2010-08-12T11:42:00.002-05:00

Our 50th Annual Auction begins tonight. Watch on TV-16 (White County Cable) or listen to FM 95.3 KVHU. We'll be on the air tonight and tomorrow from 6:00 to 8:30 PM and again on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

View the latest list of items here.

We have over 270 items donated by over 200 local businesses this year!

Additional information about the auction can be found on our main site: Searcy.com/LionsClub. Once there, click on the Auction button.

Searcy Lions Club Hosts 50th Annual Auction

2010-08-07T23:00:00.004-05:00

Over 250 items will be auctioned off during the 50th annual Searcy Lions Club auction on August 12-14. The yearly fundraiser enables the Lions Club to help local adults and children get eye examines and glasses that they might not be able to afford on their own.

“We hope to raise $11,000 and it will be used mostly to help the blind and sight impaired,” said Dr. Clifton Ganus, a member of the Searcy Lions club for more than 50 years. “We also help in community projects such as Boy Scouts and athletics for our youths.”

The items up for bids are donated by local businesses and individuals.

“The merchants in Searcy are exceptionally generous with their donations, and the variety of their donations helps to draw interest to the auction,” Lion Cheri Yecke said. “Typical donations include gift certificates to local businesses — especially restaurants — as well as watches, premium golf balls, green fees, free memberships to local gym and a wide variety of other items.”

The auction has been one of the Lion’s Clubs biggest and most successful fundraising over the past decades. Last year, the club raised $11,000 and helped 130 people in White County pay for eye exams and glasses.

According to Lion Bob Simpson, when the first auction was held 50 years ago, it was broadcast over the radio and Lions members wrote down bids on a chalk board.

“We posted the items on 2 chalk boards, described the item on the air and sold it to the high bidder,” Simpson said. “Everything was done manually, no electronics. Now we have electronics and air conditioning.”

The use of technology has made the auction run more smoothly, but is the enthusiasm and response of the community that makes the event a success.

“The auction provides an opportunity for individuals to pick up good bargains, but at the same time help people at need in White County,” Jacob Edwards, a member of the Lions Club, said.

To bid on items in the auction, listen on the radio on 95.3 KVHU or watch on TV on TV16. The auction will be held Aug. 12-13 from 6-8:30 p.m. and on Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. until all items are sold. To see a full list of items in the auction, visit www.searcy.com/lionsclub or check out the Daily Citizen from Saturday, Aug. 7th.

2009 Auction Wrap Up

2009-08-15T18:06:00.003-05:00

Our 49th Annual Searcy Lions Club Auction is in the books. Thanks to all who called in bids and made this years auction a huge success. We raised $10,706 that will help the blind and visually impaired in Searcy with glasses and eye exams.

The Auction is our largest fundraiser of the year and it takes many parties coming working together. In addition to those who called in and bid on items, we wish to thank:
TV-16 for donating their studios and expertise, especially Mark Prior and Grant Dillion
95.3 KVHU for broadcasting us on the radio
The Daily Citizen for printing our item list this past Saturday and Sunday.
The Searcy businesses which donated items for auction. Many of them have helped us for years!

Look for us again next year!

Item Pick Up

2009-08-14T07:05:00.004-05:00

Items may be picked up on Saturday, August 15th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Reynolds Center on the campus of Harding University. Use this map for directions to the Reynolds Center.

Beginning Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 28th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, items may be picked up at Haymond Insurance on the corner of Main and Pleasure. Use this map for directions to Haymond Insurance. Items not picked up by August 28th will be forfeited.

To see a list of high bidders and the bid amount use the following links:
Thursday, August 13
Friday, August 14
Saturday, August 15

Auction Items Sold

2009-08-13T20:56:00.006-05:00

Thanks to all those who tuned in tonight to our Annual Auction!

List of Item Winners from Thursday.
List of Item Winners from Friday.
List of Item Winners from Saturday.

Auction Items

2009-08-07T18:16:00.006-05:00

Our annual auction would not be possible without the support of so many Searcy businesses. You can view the items for each night at the links below:

Thursday, August 13 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Friday, August 14 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 15 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Member Services - This is something new we're trying this year. Tune in to find out more.
Cash Donations - A number of businesses choose to give us money instead of an item to auction off. We appreciate their contributions to help those with sight impairments.

Please thank these businesses for supporting the Searcy Lions Club, and be sure to tune in and bid!

UPDATE: Here is a link to a PDF of the Auction Item List published in The Daily Citizen.

UPDATE 2: Item #240 was listed in error. It has been removed.

UPDATE 3: The phone number to call is 501.279.4804.

49th Annual Auction

2009-08-07T16:21:00.002-05:00

The Searcy Lions Club 49th Annual Auction is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th & 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and again on Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You can watch on TV Channel 16 (White County Cable) or listen to FM 95.3 KVHU.

This year we have over 230 items donated by local businesses. There are many deals to be had and all the funds raised will benefit people in our community who cannot afford eye exams and glasses.

Check back soon for a list of items.

$8,105 - THANK YOU!

2008-08-17T20:39:00.002-05:00

Click here to see the final list of items with high bids and high bidders.

Thank you to everyone who made this year's auction possible.

Items for Saturday, August 16

2008-08-16T00:50:00.000-05:00

Final list (including corrections and additional items)

300 Dixie Café $20 Gift Certificate $20.00
301 Sonic Drive In Gift Card $20.00
302 Sonic Drive In Gift Card $20.00
303 Sonic Drive In Gift Card $20.00
304 Lenny's Sub Shop Meal for 2 (2 subs and 2 meal deals) $20.00
305 Comet 1-Hour Cleaners $20 Gift Certificate $20.00
306 Brick Oven Pizza $25 Gift Certificate $25.00
307 Corner Gift Shop $25 Gift Certificate $25.00
308 Hair Designs by D&M Biosilk Shampoo and Conditioner $25.00
309 Modern Woodmen of America Noodle Golf Balls and Divot tool $25.00
310 Unpainted Furniture Store 10.5" tall foot stool $29.95
311 D and G Exchange $30 Gift Certificate $30.00
312 Ken's Barber & Style Shop 10 Tanning Bed visits $30.00
313 Michael Holt Insurance 2 dozen Pinnacle golf balls $30.00
315 Harding Press $35 worth of copies $35.00
316 JCPenney Celine Dion Perfume assortment $40.00
317 White County Title Co., Inc. $100 Worth of Title work or services $100.00
318 Classic Colors Autobody 1 detail and wax $100.00
319 Bobby T's Mattress and Furniture Tempur-Pedic Side Pillow $110.00
320 Harding Place Retirement Community 4 framed puzzles $120.00
321 Dacus Rental Husqvarna Leaf Blower (hand held) $160.00
322 Bible House, The - Discount Christian Bookstore Gift Certificate $35.00
323 County Medical Equipment, Inc. Gift Certificate $35.00
324 Fox Quality Pools LLC Gift Certificate $35.00
325 Stanley Pharmacy Razerback Travel Bag $35.00
326 Dr. Peggy Brown Silver Eagle coin set $35.00
327 Almost Anything Gifts $40 Gift Certificate $40.00
328 Country Mart $40 Groceries $40.00
329 McKenney Supply Inc. Light Bulb Sets $50.00
330 Image Masters Photo Lab $45 Gift Certificate $45.00
331 Holden and Company Inc. $50 Gift Certificate towards Cut & Style $50.00
332 Contour Expresss Pedicure $45.00
333 Dollar General Store Lawn Chair $49.00
334 Crye-Leike $100 Savings Bond $50.00
335 Re/Max Advantage Realtors $100 Savings Bond $50.00
336 Shelter Insurance - Richard Cargile $100 Savings Bond $50.00
337 First Security Bank $100 US Savings Bond $50.00
338 Holden and Company Inc. Deep Facial $45.00
339 Byron's Jewelry $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
340 Hays $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
341 Sunrise Yamaha Motorsports $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
342 World Travel / CW $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
343 Medic Sav-On Drug Digital blood pressure monitor $50.00
344 Chiropractic Care Clinic Cervical Pillow $95.00
345 Leslie Jewelers Gift Certificate $50.00
346 Ultimate Outdoors Gift Certificate $50.00
347 Aramark Services 6 tickets to The Heritage Sunday Brunch $54.00
348 State Farm - Brian Maddox 2 Boxes Toplight balls, 2 towels, 2 water bottles and tees $55.00
349 Artistic Florist 1 Dozen Roses (excluding holidays) $65.00
350 Course at River Oaks, The 2 - 18 hole Green Fees, 1 Cart Rental $65.00
351 American Real Estate Service Real Estate & Financial Calculator $65.00
352 Watts Optical & Eye Care Center Eye examination $70.00
353 Haney's Downtown Conoco Service Station Basic oil change and car wash $80.00
354 Matthews International One Desktop Name Plate $80.00
355 Chiropractic Care Clinic Fruit and Veggie Complete $50.00
356 Furniture Gallery, The Mirror (45x36) $99.00
357 Exit Realty Arkansas One Night Stay cabin on The Little Red River $175.00
358 Arkansas Upper Cervical Care Center Initial Consultation, up to 3 X-rays and a follow up visit to view x-rays. $200.00
359 Crafton's Furniture & Appliance Inc. Wall Clock $239.00
360 White County Medical Center $250 Gift Certificate $250.00
361 White County Medical Center $250 Gift Certificate $250.00
362 Bab-Tex Carpet One 5 x 8 area rug $299.00
363 Lowery Optical Center One Pair of Glasses excluding eye exam $350.00
364 Framecrafter Gallery Print $350.00
365 Professional Escrow Co and Strother Wilburn Land and Title Co. Certificate good for abstracting and/or closing $500.00
366 Pizza Pro 2 Buffets and Drinks $13.00
367 Pizza Pro 2 Buffets and Drinks $13.00
368 Pizza Pro 1 Medium Pizza $13.00
369 Pizza Pro 1 Medium Pizza $13.00
370 Regions Bank 1 Box of Titleist Golf Balls $25.00
371 Searcy Fire Department Ride to School on Fire Truck Priceless
372 Bike City, Inc. Bicycle Tune-up $50.00
373 B & B Oil Co. Gift Certificate for Gas $50.00
374 Calvin Mitchell, Inc. Natural Leather Duffel Bag $129.00
375 Dynamite Donuts 5 Dozen Donuts $22.95
376 General Automotive Towing $50 Gift Cert to Dixie Cafe $50.00
377 Gerald's BBQ $35 Gift Certificate $35.00
378 Hasting's Books, Music Gift Certificate $50.00
379 King Furniture and Appliances $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
380 Land-O-Frost of Arkansas, Inc. 8 pk Bristo Black Forect Ham and 8 pk Bristo Rotisserie Turkey $48.00
381 Landmark Closing Company, Inc. $100 Towards Title Insurance and Closing $100.00
382 Mark Pate, PA $100 Gift Card to Lowe's $100.00
383 Mr. Rainey's Auto Wash 6 Deluxe Car Washes $36.00
384 Youngbear Desings, LLC Custom-made Earrings and Necklace $39.95
385 Regions Mortgage $50 Gift Card to Chili's $50.00
386 Roussel Floyd & Associates $50 Savings Bond $25.00
387 Spa West Salon & Day Spa Shampoo and Conditioner $48.00
388 Spurlock, Inc. 10 yd load of SB-2 $265.00
389 Stephenson Oil Co 1 Case of 10w30 motor oil $35.00
390 Tara & Co. Fine Diamonds Seiko Electronic Clock $25.00
391 Weir Electric 4 - 32W, 120V, 4ft long bulbs $65.00
392 Glidewell Auto Sales and Service Oil Change and Safety Inspection $49.50
394 Advance Auto Parts Fluorescent Work Light $12.98
395 Athlete's Choice Catcher's Mit $59.95
396 Autozone Browning Steering Wheel cover $9.99
397 Osborne's Hydraulic Repairs and Trailer Sales Browning Knife $110.00
398 McCoy's Lumber Cordless Screwdriver $40.00
399 Airstream of Arkansas RV Sales & Service Airstream Gift Set $55.00
400 Express Care - Valvoline Full Service Oil Change $38.99
401 Young's Tire and Auto $50 Gift Card on Services $50.00
402 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. $50 Gift Card $50.00
403 W & W Ford Sales Inc. Oil Change $40.00
404 Searcy Sign Company Pair of Magnetic Signs $50.00
405 Plaza Tire Service $35 Gift Card for Services $35.00
406 North Star EMS Ambulance $50 Wal-Mart Gift Card $50.00
407 Ridout Lumber Co $100 towards Merchandise $100.00
408 Frozen Delite $35 Gift Certificate $35.00
409 Foster's Upholstery 4 Wheeler Seat Cover $75.00
410 Foster's Upholstery 10 Yards - Upholstry Fabric $200.00
411 Fran's Art & Frame Shop $35 Gift Certificate $35.00
412 The Carousel at WCMC Goofy Patriotic Statue $37.50

Items for Friday, August 15

2008-08-15T10:14:00.002-05:00

Final list (including corrections and additional items)

200 Colton's Steakhouse and Grill $20 Gift Certificate $20.00
201 Sonic Drive In Gift Card $20.00
202 Lenny's Sub Shop Meal for 2 (2 subs and 2 meal deals) $20.00
203 Fred's $25 Gift Card $25.00
204 Toy Box, The $25 Gift Certificate $25.00
205 Cookie Basket, The 1 Gift Basket of 2 dozen cookies $25.99
206 Hall's Cleaners of Searcy $30 Gift Certificate $30.00
207 Casa Brava $35 Gift Certificate $35.00
208 Contour Expresss 1 Month Membership $35.00
209 County Medical Equipment, Inc. Gift Certificate $35.00
210 Western Sizzlin Steak House Gift Certificate $35.00
211 Crow Burlingame 7 Piece Pliers Set $39.00
212 Homer's ACE Hardware Lawn and Garden Sprayer $40.00
213 Economy Repair Service 1st hour of service for Spring check up on Air conditioner $45.00
214 Golf Carts of Searcy Ball cleaner and club cleaner $46.90
215 First Community Bank $100 Savings Bond $50.00
216 First Security Bank $100 US Savings Bond $50.00
217 AGRA Turf $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
218 Sunrise Honda Motor Sports $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
219 Gentry Engraving & Signs 8"x10 1/2" walnut stained plaque $50.00
220 Harding Bookstore Gift Certificate $50.00
221 Do It All Handyman Services $50.00
222 Baker, John Photography $65 Gift Certificate $65.00
223 Stone Tire & Automotive Inc. Car Maintenance Package $65.00
224 Audio Express $75 Gift Certificate $75.00
225 Ferrell Gas Turkey Fryer (Butane) $85.00
226 Cousins Office Furniture Office Master Task Chair $99.00
227 Lushus Lawns Up to $100 Certificate (weed control and fertilization only) $100.00
228 Chiropractic First 1 exam and chiropractic adjustment $150.00
229 Clint's Carpet Cleaning 700 Sq. ft. Carpet Cleaning $200.00
230 White County Medical Center $250 Gift Certificate $250.00
231 Searcy Athletic Club 6 month single membership $267.00
232 Double S Carpet and Supply Area rug (7'9" x 11') $450.00
233 Pizza Pro 2 Buffets and Drinks $13.00
234 Pizza Pro 2 Buffets and Drinks $13.00
235 Pizza Pro 1 Medium Pizza $13.00
236 Pizza Pro 1 Medium Pizza $13.00
237 Advance Auto Parts 300 amp Jump Start kit $29.95
238 Mr. Rainey's Auto Wash 6 Deluxe Car Washes $36.00
239 Youngbear Desings, LLC Custom-made Necklace $39.95
240 Foster's Upholstery 10 Yards - Upholstry Fabric $200.00
241 Express Care - Valvoline Full Service Oil Change $38.99

Items for Thursday, August 14

2008-08-14T10:09:00.003-05:00

Final list (including corrections and additional items)

100 Colton's Steakhouse and Grill $20 Gift Certificate $20.00
101 Sonic Drive In Gift Card $20.00
102 Lenny's Sub Shop Meal for 2 (2 subs and 2 meal deals) $20.00
103 Comet 1-Hour Cleaners $20 Gift Certificate $20.00
104 Food King $25 Gift Certificate $25.00
105 Cookie Basket, The 1 Gift Basket of 2 dozen cookies $25.99
106 Hall's Cleaners of Searcy $30 Gift Certificate $30.00
107 Charley's Pizza 1-16" Pizza & 2 Spaghetti dinners $31.50
108 Harding Press $35 worth of printing $35.00
109 County Medical Equipment, Inc. $35 Gift Certificate $35.00
110 Harriman Athletics $35 Gift Certificate $35.00
111 Splash Car Wash 6 Deluxe Car Washes $36.00
112 JCPenney Bath and Body Bag $35.00
113 Searcy Athletic Club/Profitness 1 month pass to Profitness $45.00
114 Hamilton, Cherry, Spradlin & Co., LTD. 1 Box of Titleist Pro V 1 X Golf Balls $46.00
115 First Community Bank $100 Savings Bond $50.00
116 First Security Bank $100 US Savings Bond $50.00
117 AGRA Turf $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
118 Helen's Dry Cleaners $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
119 Yarnell's Ice Cream 10 Premium Rounds of Ice Cream $50.00
120 Adams Pest Control $50 Gift Certificate $50.00
121 Searcy Discount Tire Oil Change and Tire Rotation $50.00
122 John Baker Photography $65 Gift Certificate $65.00
123 The Course at River Oaks 2 - 18 hole Green Fees, 1 Cart Rental $65.00
124 Coast to Coast Brinkmann Gas Fish Cooker $74.99
125 Matthews International One Desktop Name Plate $80.00
126 Furniture Gallery, The Mirror (45x36) $99.00
127 Roop's Floor Covering 88 ft of ceramic tile Walnut color $100.00
128 Bug Man Inc., The House Spraying for insects $120.00
129 Hall's Carpet Cleaning $200 off any carpet cleaning job $200.00
130 Dr. Finis Bailey 1 Eye Exam + $150 towards glasses $240.00
131 White County Medical Center $250 Gift Certificate $250.00
132 Pizza Pro 2 Buffets and Drinks $13.00
133 Pizza Pro 2 Buffets and Drinks $13.00
134 Pizza Pro 1 Medium Pizza $13.00
135 Pizza Pro 1 Medium Pizza $13.00
136 Regions Bank 6 Amp Black and Decker Battery Charger $25.00
137 Searcy Fire Department Ride to School on Fire Truck Priceless
138 Osborne's Hydraulic Repairs and Trailer Sales 2 -5 Gallon bucket of hydraulic fluid $65.90
139 Autozone Duralast 36" Blackman Creeper $19.99
140 Bike City, Inc. Bicycle Tune-up $50.00
141 Youngbear Desings, LLC Custom-made Necklace $39.95

Donations to the Auction - THANK YOU!

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Chesapeake Energy
Overstreet Appraisal Service
AACO Heat and Air
Access Medical
Brock, Johnny Excavating and Landscape
Bryce Corporation
Coy Lackie Builders
Delk Construction
Haymond Insurance Inc.
Honeytree Inn
Kiihnl, Michael Od
Liberty Bank of Arkansas
Mayfair Hotel
ConvaCare Inc.
Patient First Home Medical Inc
Steve Shands - Exit Realty
Air Care
Sexton Foods
Razorback Concrete Company
Liles Animal Clinic

Announcing the 48th Annual Searcy Lions Club Auction

2008-08-07T10:26:00.000-05:00

Thursday, August 14, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, August 15, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

On Harding University Cable TV Channel 16 & Harding University Radio KHVU 95.3

More information to be posted here soon.

All proceeds benefit the blind and visually impaired.

Awards and Officer Installation Dinner

2008-06-23T13:35:00.004-05:00

Searcy Lions Club
Awards and Officer Installation Dinner

Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm

Second Floor, American Heritage Center,
Harding University

Entertainment by the Zirconium Barbershop Quartet
“Zirconium is a fresh new quartet from Little Rock singing a variety of styles from Barbershop and Doo-Wop, to Religious and Patriotic songs. Within four months after they registered as a quartet, Zirconium became the NE Division Novice Quartet Champions (SPEBSQSA) outscoring half of the seasoned quartets in the field and racking up enough points to go on to the next level of competition.” Their website.

~ New 2008-2009 Officers being installed ~
President ~ Reid Simmons
First Vice President ~ Kayla Osborne
Second Vice President ~ Dr. James Hertzog
Third Vice President ~ Alex Behel
Secretary ~ Bob Simpson
Treasurer ~ Dan Rightmire
Lion Tamer ~ Billy Roberts
Tail Twister ~ Bob Stough
Immediate Past President ~ Todd Wolfe

~ Director 2007-2009 ~
Jacob Edwards
Letain DeVore
Alan Edwards

~ Directors 2008-2010 ~
Dr. Paul Teed
Danny Wood
James Johnson

Announcing Annual Omelet Supper

2008-03-12T11:43:00.002-05:00

The Searcy Lions announce their annual Omelet Supper to be held Tuesday, April 15 at 5 pm at the First Baptist Church.

Tickets are $5 available from any Searcy Lion, or by contacting us at searcylionsclub@gmail.com

Lions are to pick up the following items for the omelet supper"

Bob Simpson - 60 Green Peppers

Danny Wood - 2 gallons of chopped Mushrooms

Letain Devore - 5-3 Lbs tubs of Butter

Dr. Cliff Ganus - 24 six-pound cans of Fruit Salad

Olier Montano - 10 Jars of Picante/Salsa Sauce

James Johnson - 100 dozen Eggs

Todd Wolfe - 50 Lbs of diced Ham

Alan Edwards - 2 cases of individual Jelly

Dr. Carl Mitchell - 1 case of Paper Plates

Dr. Carl Mitchell - 1,000 Napkins

Bob Simpson - 25 Lbs of Onions

Joe Giezeman - Seven 3’x10’ runners, 50 aprons, 100 grill towels

Corey Fipps - 300 six oz and 600 eight oz Coffee cups

Wilburn Addington - 2 Gallons of Oil

Billy Roberts - 14 Gallons of Milk

Pam Williams - 25 Lbs of grated Cheese

Oliver Montano - 2 Gallons of Jalapeno Peppers

Coffee (we will use church coffee and replace it)

Reid Simmons/Albert Yarnell - 500 cups of Ice Cream

Letain Devore - 30 loaves of Bread

Letain Devore - 800 plastic Fork, Spoons, Knives

Searcy Lions welcome newest member

2008-03-12T11:41:00.002-05:00

Lions President Todd Wolfe welcomes Pat Tullos the newest member to the Searcy Lions. Mrs. Tullos joins the 70 current members of the Searcy Lions. The Lions are gearing up for their annual Omelet Supper to be held at the First Baptist Church on May 15. For more information on the Searcy Lions, contact them at searcylionsclub@gmail.com

Main Street Searcy presentation

2008-03-12T11:40:00.002-05:00

Amy Burton recently presented a program update of Main Street Searcy. This program focuses on design, promotion, organization and economic restructuring. The benefits to downtown business owners include small business consultation, design consultation, interior design assistance and grant assistance. Mrs. Burton showed several before and after pictures of Main Street projects. Searcy is one of 17 Arkansas Main Street programs and one of only 1,400 accredited programs in the Nation.

LaDonna Johnston, WCMC Vice President, Patient Care Services

2008-03-12T11:37:00.002-05:00

LaDonna Johnston, Vice-President for Patient Care Services at WCMC presented a new service offered by White County Medical Center Home Health. Telehealth is a program designed to be proactive by reducing hospitalization, hospital readmission, and ER visits. A monitor is placed at the patient's home and reminds them of regular scheduled activities. Patients identified as appropriate candidates for Telehealth are screened by the WCMC home care team with an emphasis currently on Congestive Heart Failure. For more information, contact WCMC Home Health at 501-279-2777.

Ray Montgomery, White County Medical Center President and CEO

2008-03-12T11:35:00.001-05:00

The Lions Club has been hearing several speakers from White County Medical Center these past few weeks. Ray Montgomery, President and CEO, spoke to the Lion's about three challenges the hospital is facing. First, there is a shortage of specialized personnel ranging from nurses to physicians. Second, there is a growing population of patients who are not able to pay which translated in 2007 to over $5 Million in care provided to patients that the hospital did not receive payment for. Third, technology is ever changing. One example Mr. Montgomery shared was that when the hospital opened in 1967, the whole building and equipment cost $1.2 Million. In 2006, the hospital purchased a 64 slice CT that cost $1.5 Million by itself. Little Rock hospitals are able to obtain technology through philanthropic means not available to WCMC.

Teresa Ferricher, Emergency Department Director at White County Medical Center

2008-03-12T11:29:00.002-05:00

Teresa Ferricher, Emergency Department Director at White County Medical Center, recently gave an update on the hospital's Emergency Department to the Searcy Lions Club. Since August 2007, the average length of stay in the Emergency Department has decreased by nearly an hour and the time from when a patient enters the ED door to when they are in a room has been nearly cut in half. Major changes took place this Summer and the current group of physicians, led by Dr. Edwin Sherwood, have embraced innovation and quality patient care. The new computerized PulseCheck system recently implemented rivals the Little Rock hospitals, and has put the Emergency Department on the road to become a 100% electronic medical chart department. The WCMC ED saw over 37,000 patients last year.

Eugene Zuber Speaks to Lions

2008-02-08T10:29:00.003-06:00

Eugene Zuber, Administrator for the Advanced Care Hospital of White County, recently spoke to the Searcy Lions Club. This long term acute care hospital opened in October with 27 beds. It is the only one of its kind in the North Eastern part of Arkansas and only one of six in the state. The average length of stay in a LTACH is 28 days compared to the average acute hospital stay of 6-8 days. Advance Care Hospital of White County is located on the campus of White County Medical Center South, 1200 South Main Street here in Searcy.

Recent Speakers: Lion Buck Layne, President, Searcy Chamber of Commerce

2008-01-21T16:21:00.001-06:00

Recent Speakers: Lion Dr. Julie Hixson-Wallace, Dean, Harding University College of Pharmacy

2008-01-21T16:19:00.001-06:00

Recent Speakers: Justin Lawson, Chairman, United Way of White County

2008-01-21T16:13:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2007-12-20T12:38:00.000-06:00

The Searcy Lions Club wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 7th, 2008 at Noon on the second floor of the American Heritage Building on the campus of the Harding University.

Thank you!

2007-08-23T10:21:00.000-05:00

The Searcy Lions Club would like to thank all of the individuals who called in and bid on items, and we would also like to especially thank all the businesses who donated items that made our auction possible.

As of last night:

We received $1,400 in cash donations
We received $6,253 in bids on items
For a total of $7,653 THANK YOU!

Cash donations are still welcome and we still have to collect on the bids. Thank you for your help. Together.... We Serve! Click here to see the final list of items sold for each evening

Announcing...

2007-08-16T17:16:00.000-05:00

Searcy Lions Club
47th Annual Auction

Monday, August 20, 8 pm - 10 pm
on TV - KTWN - Channel 6 & on Newstalk Radio - KSMD 99.1

Tuesday, August 21, 7 pm - 9 pm
on TV - KTWN - Channel 6

Wednesday, August 22, 7 pm - 9 pm
on TV - KTWN - Channel 6

100% of the funds raised help the blind and visually impaired.
Items up for bid are listed here and in the Sunday, August 19 edition of the Daily Citizen
It is too late to donate items to be published in the paper, however items can still be added and cash donations are always welcome. Thank you for helping the Lions. Together... We serve. Contact us.

Check presented to Searcy Lions Club

2007-08-08T11:24:00.000-05:00

Wal-Mart representative Dennis May recently presented a check to James Johnson, Searcy Lions club representative, to assist the Lions. 100% of the funds raised by the Lions goes to help the blind and visually impaired in and around Searcy. The Lions are gearing up for their annual auction to take place August 20, 21, and 22 on My Town TV, KTWN 18. Members are currently soliciting items to be donated to the auction.

SightFirst II

2007-08-01T14:19:00.000-05:00

Jeff Boone, Arkansas' State Coordinator and Council Chair of Campaign Sight First II speaks to the Searcy Lion's Club. Boone spoke of a special Lion's International program to deliver sight saving programs to third world countries. The program entitled "Campaign Sight First II" specializes in restorative sight medications and surgeries for only six-dollars per patient. The program goal is to raise $240,000 which translates to 40,000 men, women and children who will be given the gift of sight.

White County Judge Michael Lincoln Speaks to Lions

2007-07-10T14:33:00.000-05:00

Featured Lion's Club speaker, County Judge Michael Lincoln, discussed the "best of times, worst of times" scenario unfolding in White County due to the increasing gas and oil activity in the county. Judge Lincoln suggested that community leaders need to be educated about and prepared to deal with the issues that commonly accompany large amounts of money and business. He spoke of possible challenges that will come about as the road systems in the county become more stressed because of the increased large vehicle traffic. The judge was upbeat and enthusiastic about the potential for good that could come to White County, but cautioned those in attendance to beware of the tendency to "love money" rather than use it wisely. "These indeed are the best of times... and the worst of times," he said.

Norine Westerbeck Speaks to the Lions

2007-07-05T13:32:00.000-05:00

Dan Rightmire is presenting a check from the Lion's Club to Norine Westerbeck, Coordinator of Yorktown Bay, Arkansas's Camp for Blind Children. The Lion's Club through individual contributions and fundraisers supports National Camps for Blind Children and other programs for the visual impaired. Additionally, several members of the Searcy Lion's Club actively participate at the camp by serving as counselors and workers.

Officer Installation Dinner & 60th Anniversary Celebration

2007-06-06T11:24:00.000-05:00

Beginning at 6 pm, on June 12, the Searcy Lions Club will be installing the 2007-2008 Officers. All current and past Lions and their spouses are invited to help us in celebrating 60 years of service to the Searcy community. Please RSVP by e-mailing us or calling (501) 380-3381 by Friday, June 8, 2007.

Searcy Lions Omelet Supper

2007-05-09T13:51:00.000-05:00

Thank you to all who participated in this year's Omelet Supper. A special thank you to all the businesses that donated the items necessary for the Omelets. We raised over $5,000 and a few late donations are still coming in. THANK YOU! And a special thank you to Bob Holland, Mr. Omelet Supper. Thank you!

2007-05-09T13:40:00.000-05:00

Lion Dr. Cliff Ganus presents Danny Wood his new member certificate.

Lion Michael Rush presents a check to Gary Williams for the American Legion Boy's State and Girl's State

Lion Jacob Edwards presents Don Kee a check for the Boy Scouts of America

Lion Herman Spurlock presents a check to Randy Harriman, representing the Searcy Baseball Association.

Annual Omelet Supper

2007-04-23T15:50:00.000-05:00

The Searcy Lions Annual Omelet Supper is Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Searcy (across from the Searcy Library and Yarnell's). It is from 5 pm - 7:30 pm. Tickets are $6.

Omelet Supper Duties

2007-04-10T14:41:00.000-05:00

Our 2007 Omelet Supper will take place April 24. Contact Team Captains for details as to where to get the supplies and what your duties are the evening of the omelet supper. The teams are as listed:

TEAM 1: Capt. Jacob Edwards, Dewanna Snyder, Kayla Osborne, Wilburn Addington, Danny Wood, Mickey Gentry, Van Chapman. Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Butter.
TEAM 2: Capt. Chris Moore, Tricia Westfall, Robert Miller, Cliff Ganus, Mike Kiihnl, Bob Stough, Jay Cherry. Fruit Salad, Picante Sauce.
TEAM 3: Capt. John Naglak, James Johnson, Buck Layne, Ray Montgomery, MP Pickens, Keith Riley, Todd Wolfe. Eggs, Ham.
TEAM 4: Capt. Chuck Hicks, David Wood, Jack McKinney, Edwin Hughes, Mark Pate, Billy Roberts, John Pinkley. Jelly, Paper plates, Napkins.
TEAM 5: Capt. Kerry Thompson, Joe Giezeman, Oliver Montano, Barry Gladden, Tammy Gowen, Ralph Quintana. Onions, Mats, Aprons, Coffee Cups.
TEAM 6: Capt. Julie Hixson-Wallace, Pam Williams, Paul Carson, Blake Hozhauer, Frank McKenney, Donald Shull. Oil, Milk, Cheese.
TEAM 7: Capt. Sandra Hamilton, Dwayne Breaux, Andrew Abraham, JT DeWitt, Reid Simmons, Albert Yarnell, Bob Simpson. Jalapeno Peppers, Coffee, Ice Cream, Mixing Bowls.
TEAM 8: Capt. Mike Rush, LeTain DeVore, Herman Spurlock, Stephen Miguet, Jay James, Alan Edwards, Howard Norton. Toasters, Bread, Plastic Forks, Knives, Spoons.

White County Clerk Speaks to Lions

2007-04-10T14:30:00.000-05:00

April 10, 2007 - Tanya Burleson spoke to the Lions today detailing the role of the County Clerk. This elected official is over voter registration, pays the county bills and is also the Probate Court clerk also. This office keeps the files for the three White County Probate Judges, keeps track of wills and adoptions, marriage licences, and quorum court files. This is also where one goes to file for office, and ministers file their credentials here. Every other year, this office also oversees elections. Next year, Arkansas will have it's primary elections in February.

Chuck Hicks Becomes a Lion

2007-04-06T14:48:00.000-05:00

Chuck Hicks is the newest Searcy Lion. Chuck plays several instruments, enjoys singing and works at Harding University where among other things, he directs the Good News Singers and the Belles and Beaux. Welcome Chuck!

Cindy Jackson Speaks

2007-04-06T14:31:00.000-05:00

April 3, 2007 - Cindy Jackson represented the Searcy Chapter of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This year's Relay will take place June 1 with a camp out at Berryhill park, complete with bonfire. Each team will walk around Berryhill park carrying a Coleman lantern decorated witha Relay for Life theme. Arkansas Relay for Life raises $4 Million annually.

Regular Meeting Notes

2007-03-29T08:48:00.000-05:00

March 27, 2007 -

> Lion Steve Miguet brought cell phone collection boxes for our new fundraising project. These boxes are to be taken to your place of business or somewhere you can keep an eye on it. Bring phones that have been deposited to Lion Miguet and we will take care of sending them in. We have no out of pocket expense for this fundraiser.

> Lion Bob Holland said he would have the Omelet Supper tickets within the next few days and would be distributing them. He also has the list of duties divided up for each member. The Omelet Supper is April 24th.

> Lion Norine Westerbeck was visiting us. She is District Governor elect and is recruiting Lions to fill vacant cabinet position.

> We also discussed last week's meeting at Doc's Grill. Although the food was very good, logistics for a meeting were difficult.

Arkansas Travelers Come to the Lions

2007-03-27T15:03:00.000-05:00

March 27, 2007 - Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Arkansas Travelers, Phil Elson, spoke to the Lions Club today. Elson has been the radio announcer for the Travelers for the past 6 years. This year's games will be heard on 101.1 FM as well as on the Travelers website www.travs.com. The new field, Dickey-Stephens Park, will open April 12 to an anticipated capacity crowd near 10,000 people.

Named after the Dickey brothers of Baseball fame and the Stephens brothers of Arkansas roots, this new park embodies a lot of history. The Little Rock Travelers began in 1896 and have carried the name Travelers ever since, the oldest club in minor league Baseball to do so. The new stadium resembles a train station, a salute to Little Rock as a train center. The park's outfield gives way to the Little Rock skyline. Seat prices will still be $6 for general admission, and parking will be $3.

New Fundraiser Presentation

2007-03-20T15:39:00.000-05:00

March 20, 2007 - Lion Steve Miguet gave a brief presentation on a new fund raiser for the club. It involves collecting used cell phones and turning them in to be recycled. Boxes will be distributed to member businesses and as phones are collected, Lion Miguet will send them to the company. Within 5 days, this company will mail us a check for the phones collected. Another Lions Club in a similar size town was able to raise $400 in 3 months. There are no expenses to the club in this project, so all funds will go back to our community projects. While this project will continue year-round, occasionally we can make an extra effort on a weekend or in conjunction with our Omelet Supper to collect additional phones.

Lion Bobby Holland distributed assignments for the Omelet Supper which is scheduled for April 24th at the First Baptist Church. Tickets should be available by our next meeting. The success of this fund raiser depends on members doing their part.

The new member drive to "Net 7 by 7/07" has been very successful. Please continue to invite people to our lunch meetings.

Our regular lunch meeting was at Doc's Grill today. We will return to our regular location at Harding University for next week's meeting, however we would like your input regarding meeting at Doc's. It has been suggested to move our regular meetings to Doc's. Please post your comments about meeting at Doc's. This will be an unofficial poll.

Meeting at Doc's today!

2007-03-20T09:38:00.000-05:00

The Searcy Lions Club will be having their regular meeting today, Tuesday, March 20th, at noon, at Doc's Grill. A modified menu will be available. This new location is a trial.

Helen Keller Challenges the Lions

2007-03-14T15:34:00.000-05:00

1925 International Convention
Cedar Point, Ohio USA June 30, 1925

Dear Lions and Ladies:
I suppose you have heard the legend that represents opportunity as a capricious lady, who knocks at every door but once, and if the door isn't opened quickly, she passes on, never to return. And that is as it should be. Lovely, desirable ladies won't wait. You have to go out and grab 'em.
I am your opportunity. I am knocking at your door. I want to be adopted. The legend doesn't say what you are to do when several beautiful opportunities present themselves at the same door. I guess you have to choose the one you love best. I hope you will adopt me. I am the youngest here, and what I offer you is full of splendid opportunities for service.
The American Foundation for the Blind is only four years old. It grew out of the imperative needs of the blind, and was called into existence by the sightless themselves. It is national and international in scope and in importance. It represents the best and most enlightened thought on our subject that has been reached so far. Its object is to make the lives of the blind more worthwhile everywhere by increasing their economic value and giving them the joy of normal activity.
Try to imagine how you would feel if you were suddenly stricken blind today. Picture yourself stumbling and groping at noonday as in the night; your work, your independence, gone. In that dark world wouldn't you be glad if a friend took you by the hand and said, "Come with me and I will teach you how to do some of the things you used to do when you could see"? That is just the kind of friend the American Foundation is going to be to all the blind in this country if seeing people will give it the support it must have.
You have heard how through a little word dropped from the fingers of another, a ray of light from another soul touched the darkness of my mind and I found myself, found the world, found God. It is because my teacher learned about me and broke through the dark, silent imprisonment which held me that I am able to work for myself and for others. It is the caring we want more than money. The gift without the sympathy and interest of the giver is empty. If you care, if we can make the people of this great country care, the blind will indeed triumph over blindness.
The opportunity I bring to you, Lions, is this: To foster and sponsor the work of the American Foundation for the Blind. Will you not help me hasten the day when there shall be no preventable blindness; no little deaf, blind child untaught; no blind man or woman unaided? I appeal to you Lions, you who have your sight, your hearing, you who are strong and brave and kind. Will you not constitute yourselves Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness?
I thank you.

Next Meetings

2007-03-13T14:51:00.000-05:00

March 20th - Our regular meeting will be at Doc's Grill at 1301 East Beebe-Capps. We will have a modified menu to choose from. Our speaker will be Lion Miguet on our new service project to collect used cell phones.
March 27th - Our speaker will be from the Arkansas Travelers. We will get an update on their new stadium in North Little Rock

River Oaks Retirement Living

2007-03-13T13:45:00.000-05:00

March 13, 2007 - Douglas Duncan, Director of River Oaks Village, recently spoke to the Searcy Lions. River Oaks Village began as the dream of E.D. Yancey and Dr. Robert Elliott. It is an independent living community promoting a safe and secure living environment to its residents. 14 new apartments were recently added and are already spoken for. A new assisted living facility located just to the east of River Oaks Village will open this Summer with 40 units. This will provide individuals with three meals a day, grooming and bathing help as well as medication reminders or assistance. Tenants in this assisted living facility are individuals who do not yet need care from a nursing home, but do need some assistance with daily activities. For more information or to be placed on a waiting list, contact Douglas Duncan, River Oaks Village, at 268-1200.

Upcoming Important Dates

2007-03-07T11:44:00.000-06:00

March 20th - Regular meeting at Doc's Grill
April 14th - Arkansas Lions State Convention
April 24th - Annual Omelet Supper

White County Judge Speaks to Lions Club

2007-03-06T22:00:00.000-06:00

March 06, 2007 - Judge Michael Lincoln spoke to the Lions club presenting his vision for the county, a vision that would allow his grandchildren to be able to find employment here in White County, and not have to move to support their families. The first way to realize this vision is with strong law enforcement, an atmosphere already promoted by newly elected Sheriff Shourd. The second is with a county infrastructure that gets and stays ahead of economic development.

The Searcy Lions Club

2007-03-05T21:37:00.000-06:00

The Searcy Lions Club was chartered with 28 members on March 25, 1947.

Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired. With more than 1.4 million members, throughout 46,000 clubs, in 194 countries, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community.

Locally, the Searcy Lions helps individuals providing nearly $10,000 worth of eye exams and eye glasses each year. The Searcy Lions also support the Sunshine school, Newhope industries, Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Youth Soccer, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Girls and Boys State.

The Searcy Lions club raises funds through various efforts, such as the annual TV/Radio Auction, White Cane Days, and the annual Omelet supper.

The Searcy Lions support Lions World Services for the Blind in Little Rock, AR. This comprehensive rehabilitation center provides personal adjustment training, psychological testing and counseling, prevocational evaluation and vocational training to individuals who are blind or visually impaired from all 50 states and 56 foreign countries. The Searcy Lions also support the Memphis, TN based Mid-South Lions Sight And Hearing Service provides all of its services at no charge to the patient. Participating Lions Clubs provide transportation and eyeglasses. All other charges are provided by Mid-South Lions. Lions Clubs collect used prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as part of a unique recycling program throughout the United States and Canada. The glasses are then distributed to those in need in developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible.