Lions say goodbye to members

Special to The Canton News

The Canton Lions have lost some longtime members this year, beginning with Gil Kyker (member 20 years), Dr. Morris Taylor (member 54 years), Melvin Ray (member 57 years) and, this past month, James Chandler (member 53 years). These men were role models in the community and very supportive of our Canton Lions.  
The Lions would like to extend sympathy to the families and express the loss the Lions feel in losing these great leaders.

September meetings had low attendance all month, with Chan Chandler out with the sickness and later death of his dad, James.  Shirley and James Shavers had COVID and were out for two weeks.  Rolanda Anderson’s child had COVID, and she was quarantined. Work for many of the members kept them away on Wednesdays, however, the September programs were informative and entertaining.  October is shaping up to be a good program month, as well.  

On October 13, 2021, Gluckstadt Mayor Walter Morrison and Kerry Minninger will come and talk to the Club about the newest town in Madison County. President Moses Thompson said, “Hopefully, our members will be healthy in October, and we can move our attendance back to the 25-30 range.”  

Lions meet every Wednesday at noon at the Canton Country Club, and the public is invited to come and join the meetings.