Cherokee Lions Club

Swamp John’s fish fry, Friday, July 12th from 4-7 at the Lions Den downtown Cherokee. Fish, chicken tenders, shrimp or mixed plates with hush puppies, 2 sides and drink for $14. Cherokee Youth League will be helping and work for tips.

Lion Renie Bright, 34 A District Governor installed 2024-2025 officers. Officers include (R-L) Nancy Vance, president, Kathy Hays, first vice president; Bart Bodkin, second vice president; Pam Hallmark, third Vice President; Becky Woodis, treasurer; Angel Sockwell, secretary; W J Rhodes, Lion Tamer; Gil Zimmerman, Tail Twister; Scott Vance, membership chair; Lela Collum, past president. The monthly fundraiser, Swamp Johns’ will be at the Lions’ Den this Friday, July 12, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. The Cherokee Youth League will be helping, so come out and get dinner and enjoy helping others.

The Lions’ Club awards school scholarships annually. This year three scholarships were awarded. Among those who received scholarships were Carli Sparks, Teagan Lockett, and not shown Aja-Nia Fuqua.

Lions had so much fun celebrating birthdays during the recent meeting at the Lions' Den in downtown Cherokee. Happy Birthday goes to (L-R) Thomas Woodis, Scott Vance, Melinda Waldrep, and Bart Bodkin. Those having birthdays that were not present included Bonnie Fuqua and Gil Zimmerman. LO Bishop provided the meal and everyone enjoyed the fellowship, food, and fun.

Please join us on Friday, May 17 at 9:00 AM in the CHS Auditorium as we recognize students in grades 7-11 for their accomplishments!

Our speaker tonight was our very own Trenelia Hamm. Lion Trenelia spoke on a health condition called Essential Tremors. She has personal experience with this & provided some very interesting facts & information. Thank you Trenelia.

During the bimonthly meeting Sidney Whitehurst, hosted by L. O. Bishop, spoke about the experiences associated with blindness. Whitehurst shared a personal experience about a person who at the age of 15 lost his sight and how this young man is now a successful businessman. Ever since Helen Keller inspired the Lions to champion the cause in 1925, Lions have served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired. This long-standing mission continues unhindered. We remain committed to continuing this mission. Anyone who has eye glasses to give away, can contact any Lion for more information. Pictured (L-R) are Lion L. O. Bishop, Sidney Whitehurst, and Terrie Whitehurst.

Guest speakers at the 3/12/24 Lions Club meeting, were Bethany Green & Jen Berry with the Bear Creek Educational Center. The Bear Creek outdoor experience is open again & ready for bookings! For more info go to: www.bearcreekcollab.org page is Bear Creek Collaborative

Cherokee Lions Nancy Vance, Lee Sockwell, & Angel Sockwell attended the Lions 34A District Convention held on March 2, 2024. Attendees also enjoyed touring the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

The guest speaker for the bimonthly Lions’ meeting was Nicole Fults, Executive Director of the CaringPlace of the Shoals. Fults spoke about the daily programs and activities provided as well as services implemented. CaringPlace is a non-profit organization operating an Adult Day Service program for Clients with memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease and other related illnesses. Programs enhance the participants enjoyment in music, art, fitness, and much more. The presentation was interesting and informative. Pictured is Nicole Fults. CaringPlace of the Shoals

During the recent Lions’ meeting, first quarter birthdays were celebrated along with Valentine’s Day. Those celebrating birthdays were (L-R) Nancy Vance, L.O. Bishop, and Becky Woodis. Not shown were Marlon Malone and Thomas Holiday,

THIS SATURDAY!!!

There was plenty of good food, good fellowship, and good friends celebrating the beginning of the holidays and giving thanks for many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving from the Cherokee Lions

SWAMP JOHN’S TONIGHT! 4-7:00
$12 per plate, Fish, Chicken, or Shrimp - Cash or Check 😀 CHS Track Team will be working for tips.

The Cherokee Lions Club celebrated 4th Qtr Birthdays tonight with a delicious meal & desserts. We also enjoyed having CHS Principal, Roy Lawson, FFA Advisor, Daryl Behel, and FFA Competition Teams & family members as guests!

SWAMP JOHN’S TONIGHT! 4-7:00
$12 per plate, Fish, Chicken, or Shrimp - Cash or Check 😀

Christina Turberville was the guest speaker at the bimonthly Lions’ meeting. Turberville spoke about the Compassion Outreach Ministry. This project helps with food distribution as well as other outreach ministries in the surrounding areas. Turberville said that every monetary gift goes toward providing food locally.

Cherokee Lions celebrated third quarter birthdays recently. Pictured (L-R) are Charles McDonald, Pam Hallmark, Nadia Erhart, Nina Pride, Josh Phillips, and Beverly Bodkin. Happy Birthday

The Cherokee Lions Club celebrated 75 years with a special dinner Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The Club was chartered in 1948 & has proudly served the community ever since. 💜💛

SWAMP JOHN’S TODAY! 4-7:00pm
Plates are $12. Parents of the Cherokee Youth Football & Cheer League will be working for tips!😀

Holley Hamm from The Birthday Fairy was the recent guest speaker at the Cherokee Lions’ Club. The Birthday Fairy is an organization that exists to create magical birthday moments for local students in grades K-4 in Title 1 schools. Special gifts are delivered on the child’s birthday. One special gift is a backpack along with surprises especially designed and made for each individual child. The focus is on students in schools in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties. The group is a nonprofit and relies on volunteers to help. The organization’s mission is to make students feel special on their birthdays and to feel important. Holley Hamm, a Florence resident, is the founder and director.