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The Urbana Lion’s Club is one of the oldest service clubs in Urbana and with support from local companies like yours; we hope to continue to remain a vital support group for our community. Service groups such as the Urbana Lion’s Club are very important to Urbana.

OUR VISION

To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service. Lions serve. It’s that simple, and it has been since we first began in 1917. Our clubs are places where individuals join together to give their valuable time and effort to improving their communities, and the world. ​

Where Does our money go?
​How do we give back to the community?

We believe in assisting the community with their vision needs, pilot dogs, and donating to the community in general. This past year we are able to give three $1,000 scholarships to local students. We also assist local school students and community members with their eyeglass needs, along with those that cannot afford glasses.
The Urbana Lion’s Club is very active in the community. A few of our fundraisers include:
 
Annual Lion’s Pancake Breakfast--February
Lion’s Golf Outing-June
Annual Grocery Raffle—Fall
Placement of American Flags—All Year
Urbana Eyeglass Donations

our board members

Urbana Lions Club President Deb Jenkins

PRESIDENT - DEB JENKINS ​​

I have been a lion since 2014. I have served as Secretary, Vice President and committee member. I enjoy working with our members to help our community. We have a great group of kind, caring and generous members. Outside of the Lions Club, I'm a Realtor and co-owner of Dream Home Realty. I love helping people. I enjoy volunteering in our community. I have been married to my husband Robert Jenkins for over 44 years. We have 2 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.  ​
Urbana Lions Club Past President Bill Bean

Past President - Bill Bean

I have been a Lion for 40 years. I joined the Lions because I wanted to give something back to the Urbana Community and joining was one way to make Urbana a better place. The Lion's Club motto is "We Serve". I have held the offices of Director, Tail Twister, President, Past President, and Vice President. I have served on the Flag Committee, Pancake Day Committee, Fair Gate Committee, Kroger Raffle Committee, and Stag Night Committee and have chaired the Kroger Raffle. 
Urbana Lions 1st Vice President Ben Headlee

1st Vice President –
​Ben Headlee 

I have been a Lion for 3 years. What I love most about being a Lion is the camaraderie amongst members and as a club we are actively looking for ways to benefit the community. I became a Lion because I was searching for a community service organization that was actually active in the community and not one just for status. The Lions Club also has a lot of my colleagues that I serve on other committees and boards with. It is a great organization! I am also apart of the Flag committee within the Lions Club. 

Urbana Lions Club 2nd Vice President Audra Bean

2nd Vice President – Audra Bean 

I have been a Lion for 15 years. What I love most about being a Lion is that we do a lot for the community and that is important to me. I also really love our club members. We have a great club. Outside of the Lions Club, I am married to Lion, Past President, Mayor Bill Bean. We have two rescued whippet girls, Tasha and Raven. I love to cook, I love to try different wines. Recently I have taken up bee keeping and I really love it. I had my first honey this summer from my bees. The education, certifications, and training I have for this position is I am current Notary Public, State of Ohio, Ohio License to Carry a Concealed Handgun, and I am a graduate of the 2003 Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Currently going through this again to graduate May 2018. Also, I graduated in 2003 from Urbana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude.  

Urbana Lions Club Treasurer Bob Nuzum

Treasurer – Bob Nuzum 

I Joined Lions in 2014. I am a retired Senior Audit Manager, an auditor of state, and I was a CPA and CFE. 
Urbana Lions Club Secretary Jenny White

Secretary – Jenny White 

This is my third year as secretary. I love going to the meetings and talking with all the members as well as serving my community. Outside of the Lions Club, I enjoy gardening and spending time with my family. My husband Todd and I have three children and four grandchildren. We have a dog named Tinkerbell. 

Urbana Lions Club Tail Twister Wayne Smith

Tail Twister – Wayne Smith 

I joined the Lions in 2005. I joined the Lions because my wife was a Lion; however, I stayed because of the camaraderie with the other members. 

Urbana Lions Club Lion Tamer Dale Long

Lion Tamer – Dale Long 

I have been an Urbana Lion since 1983. I was a Lion in Xenia before then. I joined the Lions and have stayed because of the camaraderie as well as what we do the help others in the community!

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Lion Tamer - don tong

I have been a Lion for 32 years. I joined because I wanted to serve the community and I have stayed because of the camaraderie. 


Urbana Lions Club Director Clete Scott

Director – Clete Scott – 2yr. 

I have been in the Lions Club over 25 years. The Urbana Lions Club is full of fantastic people that love giving back to the community. In my free time I enjoy golf, fishing, and woodworking. I live with my wife Becky and have a daughter Meghann and her family that reside in Urbana, so we are blessed to be able to see our grandchildren frequently.

Urbana Lions Club Director Jeff Hendricks

Director – Jeff Hendricks – 1yr. 

I have been in the Lions Club for 20+ years. I joined the Lions Club because of the organization's focus on diabetes awareness, sight awareness, and support of community initiatives. 

Urbana Lions Club Director Kyle Hall

Director – Kyle Hall – 1yr. 

I have been a Lion for 11 years. Before I was the director, I was the president and Vice President. I joined the Lions because both my father and grandfather were Lions. My favorite part about being a Lion is giving back to the community.

Urbana Lions Club Director Jeramiah Stocksdale

Director – Jeramiah Stocksdale – 2yr. 

I have been a lion for 6 years. I enjoy working with my fellow Lions and the projects we work on for the community. As a past Lion President, past Lion Tail Twister and current Lion Board Member, I feel well rounded as an Urbana Lion. Outside of the Lions club, I love doing anything outdoors! 

Urbana Lions Club Membership Chair Sarah Metherd

Membership Chair – Sarah Metherd
 Co Chair – Audra Bean 

I have been a Lion for 2 years. I joined the Lions for networking purposes. My favorite thing about being a Lion is that we do a lot of service projects. I also love the people I am apart of it with! 

Urbana Lions Club Pancake Chair Jerome Armstrong

Pancake Chair – Jerome Armstrong 

I have been a Lion for 10 years. I love the community service of Urbana Lions Club. We assist so many organizations and individuals with our mission. I love the fellowship we have with other Lion's and folks in community we interact with through our service projects. I am the former Vice President and President of Urbana Lions. Outside of the lions, I love to play golf. I enjoy time with my family and friends. My wife Amy is also native to Urbana and 1992 graduate of Urbana High School. I have 3 children Taylor, Tessa, and Tate. We have 3 great dogs, Hogan, Arnie, and Presley.  

Current list of Members

  • Stephen Alexander CPA
  • Jerome Armstrong ​Financial Advisor- Edward Jones
  • Tonya Barrett Healthcare Provider
  • Audra Bean Administrative Director- CRSI
  • Bill Bean Mayor of Urbana; Retired Business Owner- L.B. Berry Insurance
  • Garland Woody Bennett Retired
  • Edwin Corwin Retired
  • Jeff Donay Chiropractor- Donay Chiropractic
  • Elaine Dyar Dietician- Mercy Health
  • Zac Fiely Financial Advisor- Edward Jones
  • Dr. James Grove Optician
  • Kyle Hall Owner- Hall Company
  • Brent Harder Financial Advisor- Edward Jones
  • John Harrigan Retired- Farmers & Merchants Bank (Formerly Perpetual Federal Savings Bank)
  • Ben Headlee Financial Advisor- Edward Jones
  • Jeff Hendricks Payroll Administrator- CRSI
  • Debbie Jenkins Realtor- Dream Home Realtor
  • Than Johnson Retired- CEO, CRSI
  • Barbara Keller Retired- CBO, CRSI
  • Frank Lewis Owner- Walter & Lewis Funeral Home
  • Dale Long Retired Administrator- Champaign Nursing Home
  • Daniel Leiker Pastor- River of Life
  • Brad Markin Owner- Markin Pump Services & Water Softeners
  • Jim McConnell 
  • Robert McConnell Owner- Desmond-Stephens, Inc. 
  • Sarah Metherd Executive Director- Sycamore House Pregnancy & Family Life Center
  • Todd Michael President/CEO- Michael Farms
  • Steve Moore Retired
  • Robert Nuzum Retired- Auditor
  • Robert Pollock 
  • Jennifer Payne Fitness Instructor- Champaign Family YMCA
  • Clete Scott Retired Contractor
  • Dennis Serie Retired Financial Advisor- Edward Jones
  • Duke Sherman Dingledine Trucking
  • Phillip Sherman 
  • Jerry Simpson Retired- Self- Employer
  • Wayne Smith Embalmer/ Funeral Director
  • Chris Snyder Bailiff- Urbana Municipal Court
  • Phillip Snyder Retired- Seamans
  • Jeramiah Stocksdale Bundy Baking Solutions
  • Bryan Thompson Owner- Pharmacist- Medicine Shoppe
  • Jeff Thurman ​Owner- Jeff's Automotive Service 
  • Donald Tong Retired Manufacture Rep
  • Pat Wagner Retired- City of Urbana
  • Jennifer White Community Connection- Champaign County Board of DD
  • Colin Vernon​ ​Vernon Funeral Homes

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