7TH ANNUAL WHISTLE STOP SHOWCASE & LABOR DAY CAR RALLY
Labor Day Weekend was a huge success! The Georgetown Lions Club, Destination Georgetown, and the Georgetown Optimist Club hosted a fun filled weekend that included antique engine and tractors, craft booths, and much more. Eighty-one car enthusiast displayed their rides while listening to music provided by the Slammer Jammers. It was a great event with near perfect weather. We look forward to next year. PICTURES COMING--I THINK!
Georgetown Farmers market
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The Georgetown Lions Club participated in the inaugural Georgetown Farmers Market on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Representatives of the club were on hand to tell the community about Lions International and our local club. They also had information available about the upcoming Georgetown Whistlestop celebration on Labor Day Weekend.
adopt-a-highway
2022 Adopt-a-Highway Photo - Everyone was too busy this year to take a picture. :-)
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, members of the Georgetown Lions Club picked up litter along Highway 64. The club partners with the INDOT Adopt-a-Highway Program to maintain a two mile stretch of Highway 64 from the Floyd/Harrison County line to Henriott Road in Georgetown. Afterward everyone enjoyed lunch at 812 Pizza provided by Destination Georgetown.
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, members of the Georgetown Lions Club picked up litter along Highway 64. The club partners with the INDOT Adopt-a-Highway Program to maintain a two mile stretch of Highway 64 from the Floyd/Harrison County line to Henriott Road in Georgetown. Afterward everyone enjoyed lunch at 812 Pizza provided by Destination Georgetown.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
On July 10, 2023 the club hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive at Georgetown Christian Church. It was a very successful day. Twenty-seven pints of blood were donated. Thank you Georgetown Christian for letting us use the gym.
2023 Lions Club SAM HOPPER Scholarship Recipients
The Georgetown Lions Club awarded two scholarships to Floyd Central graduating seniors. At their May 16 meeting, the Lions presented Claire Furmall and Kaitlyn Winchester $1,000 scholarships. Claire plans to attend Purdue University to pursue a nursing career. Kaitlyn will attend IU Bloomington to pursue a marketing degree.
The Georgetown Lions award two scholarships each year to graduating seniors from Floyd Central High School. The scholarships are also available to home schooled seniors who from the Floyd Central area. The Lion’s Club moto is “We Serve,” therefore, the scholarship selection criteria focuses on community service.
Students interested in future scholarships can get more information from their school counselors or at the Scholarship page on this website. The application deadline is typically the first week of April.
The Georgetown Lions award two scholarships each year to graduating seniors from Floyd Central High School. The scholarships are also available to home schooled seniors who from the Floyd Central area. The Lion’s Club moto is “We Serve,” therefore, the scholarship selection criteria focuses on community service.
Students interested in future scholarships can get more information from their school counselors or at the Scholarship page on this website. The application deadline is typically the first week of April.
Doggie easter egg hunt
On March 25, 2023 the Lions Club participated in the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at the Georgetown Optimist Club. Club members provided attendees with information about Lions support of the Leader Dogs for the Blind organization.
Lions participate in 2022 Repair Affair
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On Saturday, September 17th, the Georgetown Lions Club and the Georgetown Christian Church teamed up with Repair Affair of Harrison County. Each year Repair Affair sets aside one day to complete projects for the elderly or disadvantaged. There are usually about 20 teams. The joint Georgetown Lions/Georgetown Church team built a 40' handicap ramp this year. While a lot of planning was done before hand, construction began at 8:30 Saturday morning and the ramp was completed that evening.
You can find more information about Repair Affair at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RepairAffairHarrisonCounty
You can find more information about Repair Affair at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RepairAffairHarrisonCounty
Another Ramp
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On September 12 the club was contacted my Ms Gabrielle Kopp about a handicap ramp. She had fallen through her porch and broken a leg. She was in the hospital when she called, telling us that she was headed to rehab for a couple of weeks and that she could not go home until her home was equipped with a ramp. We contacted Bob Dodds from the Elizabeth Lions Club to see if they could help since Ms Kopp lives in southern Harrison county, very near Elizabeth. Bob had several aluminum ramp sections that he was willing to contribute to the project. September 30th, less than three weeks after the request, the ramp was installed by Georgetown and Elizabeth Lions. Pictured above are Lions Jim Galbreath, Bentley Adams, Don Tyler, and Bob Dodds. Lion John Bruns is the photographer.
lions hold Candidates meet & greet chili supper
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On October 7, the club sponsored a Meet the Candidates Chili Supper. Numerous candidates for state and local office were present. While there was no formal program, attendees we able to mingle with the candidates and discuss their positions on important issues. The event was a huge success.
