The Winfield Lions Club met July 21 at the Holiday Inn in Guin to celebrate ladies night and to install new officers. Members present included L-R Steve Dodd (Brilliant Lion's Club), Jimmy Mays with 44 years of membership, Robert "Bubba" Carothers with 55 years of service, James Odum with 34 years of service, Rob Crook with 26 years of service, Aaron Rao with one year of service, Robert Hawkins with 30 years of membership, Chris Davis with 12 years of membership and Bobby Bryant with 14 years of membership. Not pictured are members John Elliot with 44 years of membership, Mike Hynds with 24 years of membership, Jim Weeks with 18 years of membership and Scott Williams with one year of membership. New members include Dr. Alex Smith, Roger Davis and Greg Watkins. New officers are President Rob Crook, Past President Chris Davis, Secretary Mike Hynds, Treasurer James Odum and Tail Twister Aaron Rao.
WINFIELD — The Lions Club is a global non-profit service organization that provides humanitarian aid and serves their communities through volunteer efforts. Their mission, summarized by the motto "We Serve," focuses on key areas including vision care, hunger relief, childhood cancer support, environmental programs, diabetes awareness and youth outreach. Lions Clubs engage in local projects, partner with various organizations and raise funds to support their international initiatives and make a positive impact on the lives of people in need.
The Winfield Lions club sponsors a food box distribution at Christmas to help those in our area who are in need. They also sponsor children with diabetes to attend Camp ASCCA. Lastly, the Winfield Lions club helps those in need with vision care.
Another impact on the community made possible by the Lions club is the large pavilion at Ivan K. Hill Park. The Lions Club originally erected a pavilion there in 1973. While it served its purpose for many years, it had succumbed to the years of weather, and in 2022, the Lions club removed the old structure and built a new one.
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