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 |
|
our board members
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.
|
Past President - Bill BeanI 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.
|
1st Vice President –
|
2nd Vice President – Audra BeanI 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.
Treasurer – Bob NuzumI Joined Lions in 2014. I am a retired Senior Audit Manager, an auditor of state, and I was a CPA and CFE.
|
Secretary – Jenny WhiteThis 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.
Tail Twister – Wayne SmithI 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.
|
Lion Tamer – Dale LongI 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!
|
Lion Tamer - don tongI have been a Lion for 32 years. I joined because I wanted to serve the community and I have stayed because of the camaraderie.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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!
|
Membership Chair – Sarah Metherd
|
Pancake Chair – Jerome ArmstrongI 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
|
|
