LIONS CLUB NEWS
for the Lions Club of Madison, MS
Browse through these articles to see some of our favorite events, happenings, and successes that involve the Lions Club of Madison, the Lions Clubs in Mississippi, and the Lions Club International.
If you’d like to see some of the speakers we have scheduled for upcoming meetings, check out our Upcoming Speakers page.
Joe Mac Hudspeth, Wildlife Photographer
Well know and respected wildlife photographer to speak at the September 22, 2020 Madison Lions Club lunch meeting.
Carl Nelig, Past District Governor
It was our pleasure to host Carl Nelig, Past District Governor (PDG) at our September 8, 2020, Madison Lions Club meeting. Lion Carl updated us on Lions Clubs International Foundation activity, along with Diabetes and the Girls and Boys Leadership weekends coming...
Beirut, Lebanon Explosion
On Tuesday, August 4, a massive explosion rocked the city of Beirut, Lebanon. More than 300,000 Lebanese have been displaced from their homes, thousands injured, over 100 confirmed dead, and many more missing. When a humanitarian crisis of this magnitude...
Kenny Griffis
The Madison Lions Club of MS, welcomed MS Supreme Court Justice, Kenny Griffis, as our speaker on July 28, 2020. Justice Griffis began by mentioning the four ways we contribute to our country. They are We Vote, We Serve Our Country, We Pay Our Taxes and We Serve On...
LCIF Helping Japan Flooding
Earlier this month, central and southern Japan experienced historic and devastating flooding. Most severely impacted were Kumamato and part of Fukuoka, though communities far beyond have been impacted. In just six short hours, more than 15 inches of rain pummeled the...
Combating COVID-19
This Lion year began like no other. The world has shifted profoundly, though one thing has remained constant. Our world is in need. We are growing our campaign fundraising beyond the current US$157,622,199. We may not be gathering due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we...
Anson Walker
August, 11th the Madison Lions Club will have as our guest speaker, Anson Walker, Nutritionist. Come hear him speak on this important subject.
COVID-19 Grants and Dollars
As of July 1, 2020, Lions Clubs International Foundation has approved 311 grants totaling $4,919,199 toward COVID-19 Frontline Relief. Our District 30-S has been approved for a grant of $10,000 for this cause.
Installation Banquet July 23, 2020
The last meeting date of the Madison Lions Club for the business year is for our installation banquet. That date this year was June 23, 2020. We have all experienced changes in our routines due to COVID-19. Our banquet was no exception. Typically we have our banquet...
LCIF and Global HOPE Partnership
Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) and Globe HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Excellence) a program of Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, are pleased to announce a new partnership to improve childhood cancer survival rates in...