Lion Rex passed away Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 4:30 PM.
Lion Rex was a Charter Member of our club and was born on September 5, 1918. He would have been 90 years-old in September. Our club members honored him with a Life Membership and kept him as a member when he relocated to New Mexico to be near his son. He was residing in a VA hospital when he passed. Lion Rex was loved by all of our old members and will be missed.
Well, thanks to the hard work of our club members (especially Lion 2nd VP Bill Keyburn, who came up with the idea in the first place, and championed it), the first PELC Texas Hold’em Tournament got underway this evening at about 7pm. Even though it was our first effort, it was a success. I left early, so as I write, the games are still in progress. I don’t have a total yet, but we raised a substantial amount of money, which will go into our projects fund, and support things like our scholarship program.
From this modest beginning, we plan to grow this into a major series of fund raising events. I hope it grows to the point that we have to find a larger venue.
Our resident photojournalist (Lion Jack Durnin) got the following article published in the 3/29/08 edition of Neighbors.Go supplement of the Dallas Morning News:
Lion Keith Murray, Lions District 2X-1 Texas Lions Camp Director, spoke to Plano Early Lions Club members about the Texas Lions Camp (TLC) in Kerrville, Texas. TLC is for Texas children with physical disabilities who are 7-16 years old. Each child can choose to attend one of six one-week camping sessions, or a 3-day Day Camp. Interested children should have some self-help skills in the areas of dressing, eating, toileting and bathing. Daily camp activities include swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, field sports, fishing, and camping under the stars. Each week’s activities conclude with a special awards ceremony – everyone is a winner!
TLC also provides summer sessions specifically designed for children with type 1 diabetes (8-15 years old). In addition to exciting and challenging recreational activities, a medical team joins the camp staff to teach campers about diabetes. Children are taught to eat properly, monitor their blood sugar, and give their own insulin injections.
For over 50 years the Texas Lions Camp has provided more than 50,000 children with physical disabilities and diabetes opportunities for recreational and learning experiences. The camp is a nonprofit organization, funded by the Lions Clubs of Texas and private donations. Children attend the camp at no cost to themselves or their families.
Further information and camper applications may be obtained by contacting the Plano Early Lions Club by calling Lion Secretary Ken Gleason at 214-769-8264 or at http://www.planoearlylions.org or http://www.lionscamp.com .
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