Serving with 'pride'…

By Staff
Jonathan Willis FCT Staff Writer
Russellville residents looking to get involved with an international service club will soon have one more option.
Lions Clubs International will be holding an open house at the A.W. Todd Center in Russellville on Jan. 18 from 4:30-7 p.m. The evening will give interested residents the opportunity to hear what the Lions have been doing in more than 190 countries since 1917.
The Lions have long been known for helping tackle such issues as blindness, drug abuse and diabetes, but according to vice-district governor of the 34-L, David Markham, the Lions base their work on the community's needs. The Lions have currently been involved with the Junior Leadership program in Russellville for quite some time.
The open house will feature several clubs from the district, showcasing examples of what the Lions do.
The club also hopes to use the evening as a way to find out what the community wants and needs from the organization.
Following the open house, the club looks to hold an organizational meeting at the end of January, providing local residents with the opportunity to become charter members of the Russellville group.
Lions Clubs meet twice a month, typically in the evening, and are open to men and women more than 18 years of age.
For more information, contact David Markham by calling (256) 627-4909 or e-mail him at dbm@hiwaay.net.