Stillwater Noon Lions Club
2023-2024 Stillwater Noon Lions Club Officers in order of Office
Jim Freudenberger, President; Anne Matoy, 1st Vice President; Mike Woods, 2nd Vice President; Ray Smith, 3rd Vice President; Sheila Stone, Secretary; David Fairbanks, Administrative Treasurer; Gaye Trivitt, Activities Treasurer; Nancy Myers, Lion Tamer; Dale McLoud, Asst. Lion Tamer; Doug Emde, Tail Twister; Dan Cummings, Asst. Tail Twister; 1 year Directors; Rocky Brown, John Mills; 2 year Directors; Marshall Walker, Barry Bessinger; 3 year Directors; Charles Cox, Aaron Fowler; Derek McCubbin, Membership Chair; Joe Toth Jr., Service Chair; Richard Hawkins, Marketing/Communications Chair; Leslie Lewis, Past President; Leslie Lewis, LCIF Coordinator. Not pictured: Sheila Stone, Marshall Walker, Gaye Trivitt, John Mills, Dan Cummings.
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Since chartering in 1965, the members of the Stillwater Noon Lions have provided countless hours of service to the Stillwater area. Through the years we have participated in and funded a number of projects.
Currently, we serve Stillwater in a number of ways, free eyeglasses and exams for Stillwater residents in need, accepting used eyeglasses, Our Daily Bread Food Resource Center, free health screenings, academic scholarships (Lincoln Academy, Meridian Technology, Optometry School at Northeastern State University and Southwestern Oklahoma State University), free Lions Kidsight school children vision screening, Pioneer Pantry, Stillwater Pumpkin Patch, Salvation Army, Lions Meadows of Hope Foster Care Community.
The Stillwater Noon Lions Club meets from 11:30am-1:00pm every Thursday at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 524 N. Stallard in Stillwater, OK.
Basically, if you have a heart for service, we can find a spot for you to serve. Come join us, and see what we mean when we say “We Serve!”
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2024 Pumpkin Patch - September 21-October 31, 2024
Co-Sponsored by Highland Park United Methodist Church, 524 N. Stallard, Stillwater and Stillwater Noon Lions Club.
Daily Sales: Monday-Friday 1:00-7:00pm,
Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm
September 21 -October 31, 2024 - Fall Fundraiser. Daily sales of Pumpkins, gourds, hay bales. Kids Carnival, Bake Sale, Free Carriage Rides, 50/50 Raffle, Pancake Breakfast, Corn Hole Tournament, Pumpkin Catapult, Music in the Patch.
For complete schedule: http://www.highlandparkumc.org
For complete schedule: Stillwater Noon Lions - Facebook
For complete schedule: Stillwater Pumpkin Patch - Facebook
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2024 Lions of the Month: Program Hosts
January 2024 Lion of the Month: Charles Cox
Jan. 4 — Elizabeth Pollard, President, Cowboy Technologies, Exec. Dir. OSU Research Foundation.
Jan. 11 — Tom Dirato, Stillwater sports writer/broadcaster, OSU sports history.
Jan. 18 — Lori Hatfield, Stillwater Life Services
Jan. 25 — Larry Reese, Voice of the Cowboys
February 2024 Lion of the Month: Linda Thrasher
Feb. 1 — Linda Thrasher, Renee Perry, "Alwats Patsy Cline" Preview
Feb. 8 — Major Kevin Gerfin, U.S. Air Force Retired, White House Social Aide Program
Feb. 15 — Bryson Baker, Introducing EM to the Stillwater Community
Feb. 22 — Chris Warde, Finnegan's Owner, Chris shares his service in Afghanistan
Feb. 29 — Lions 5th Thursday
March 2024 Lion of the Month: Mike Woods
Mar. 7 — Josh Jaramillo, Harry Clark, Stillwater YMCA, Daniel Thrasher
Mar. 14— Aleisha Rains, Katrina Jarvis, Oak Park Event Venue, Jeremy Brooks
Mar. 21 — Billie Tohee, Local Native American contributions to the film industry, Linda Thrasher
Mar. 28 — Parker Perry, Wishes for Water, Autumn Peeper
April 2024 Lion of the Month: Brooke Kimmel
Apr. 4 — Chuck Willoughby, Business Marketing Relations Manager, Made in Oklahoma, Why Your Support Makes An Impact
Apr. 11 — Gary Boyington, VA Community Support
Apr. 18 — Area Agency of Aging
Apr. 25 — Aging Advocates of Stillwater
May 2024 Lion of the Month: Gladeen Allred
May. 2 — Jeffrey Corbett, Senior Director of Stillwater Medical Center's Volunteers and Foundation
May. 9 — Jim Beckstrom, Stillwater Community Center, "Dancing Turtle" Art Festival
May. 16 — Kimberly Meek, Stillwater City Manager
May. 23 — Glen Downey, Marine Band
May. 30 — Lions 5th Thursday, Lionism
June 2024 Lion of the Month: Ray Smith
Jun. 6 — Kellie Reed, Stillwater Airport Director
Jun. 13 — Cristi Morrison, Visit Stillwater
Jun. 20 — Rob Hill / Brendon Page, Stillwater Emergency Management
Jun. 27 — Lions 2024-2025 Officer Installation
July 2024 Lion of the Month: Kimberly Stemm
Jul. 4 — Holiday
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August 2024 Lion of the Month: Greg Potter
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Aug. 29 — Lions 5th Thursday
September 2024 Lion of the Month: Richard Hawkins
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Oct. 31 — Lions 5th Thursday
November 2024 Lion of the Month: Nancy Myers
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Nov. 21 — Thanksgiving
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December 2024 Lion of the Month: Barry Bessinger
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Dec. 26 — Christmas
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