Fort Bend County Zone Meeting
Call to Order - Rev. David Greene, Fort Bend County West President & Executive Director
Hosted by the Fort Bend County West Lions Club at the Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Annex Courtroom - Judge Sonia Rash on October 17, 2024
Invocation - Glenda Williams, Fort Bend County West Service Chair
The Fort Bend County West Lions Club gratefully acknowledges that indigenous peoples and nations have stewarded through generations the lands and waterways that we now serve in today.
We honor and respect the enduring relationship that exists between these peoples, nations, and this land; as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today.
As Lions we meet so we may unite our hearts and minds in one accord; to make us and our communities strong; to aid the weak and disadvantaged, and right the wrongs we see every day. Let us go forth and answer the call of service today and every day forward as we Roar in Pride.
Pledge of Allegiance – Jamie Beck, Fort Bend County West Lion
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America; and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice, for all.
Pledge to the Texas Flag – Judge Sonia Rash, Fort Bend County West Lion
Honor the Texas Flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible.
Introduction of Presenter Katherine Culbert – Ella Aubin, Zone Chair
Fort Bend County West Lion Katherine Culbert has extensive knowledge of the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees energy here in Texas. She most recently testified before the Commission on Tuesday. The Railroad Commission is key to protecting and stabilizing our environment. She has just a few minutes to speak before her next engagement.
Welcome Guests & District Leadership – Ella Aubin, Zone Chair
Devin Lemon, District Governor
Steven Johnson, First Vice District Governor
Terri Gorby, Second Vice District Govenror
Leiloni Gilbert, Region Chair
Melaine Sweeney, Texas Lions Foundation Trustee
Kim Edmundson, District Secretary
Rebecca Hay, District Vision Chair
Club Reports from the Zone
East Bernard (26 members) Henriette Jalowy
Fort Bend County West (73 members) Rev. David Greene
Texas GSA Leo Club (62 members)
Travis High School Leo Club (153 members)
Texas Diversely Outdoors Club Branch (5 members, counted in parent club)
Fulshear Simonton (23 members) Report submitted by Anna Apanel
Missouri City Blueridge (15 members) Ron Mitchell
Missouri City Caribbean (24 members)
Needville (11 members) Report submitted by Susan Wallace
Pearland Area Onyx (32 members) Report submitted by Keva Jones
Rosenberg (31 members)
Lamar Consolidated High School Leo Club (48 members)
Sugar Land (49 members) Darryl Counts
St Laurence Catholic School Leo Club (125 members)
Other Reports & Presentations
Vision Updates including screenings & VSP vouchers - Rebecca Hay, Pearland Silverlake Lions Club
Sun Glasses Fundraiser - Sue Greene, Fort Bend County West Treasurer
Eye Glass Recycling - Ella Aubin
Plastic Bags - Ella Aubin
Lions Camp Work Days
New Member Survey
Club Excellence Awards 2024 in the Zone
Fort Bend County West
Sugar Land