North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years
By Kaye Collins
The Loris Lions Club has planned a Free Eye Screen for Ice Cream event for children aged 3 to 18 on Tuesday, August 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will take place at the State Theater located at 4149 Main Street in Loris. There is no charge for the screening test. Results will be provided to the parents/guardians of the children to take to an eye doctor.
Every child who undergoes screening will be given a complimentary scoop of ice cream from The Scoop at Ritchie’s General Store and Eatery, along with gift bags containing gift certificates and products from local businesses such as Mattie Jane’s Coffee, Bola and More, Poppie’s Downtown Sweet Bar, Apparel & More, Citi Trends, Wild Skye’s Creative Studio, Loris Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Santino’s Pizza, Loris Drug Store, Wendy’s, Shogun of Loris, Advance America and First Palmetto Bank.
Horry County School District Superintendent Clifford Jones will be present to observe the screening process. At 6:30 p.m., Shogun of Loris will conduct a karate exhibition.
The Lions Club welcomes gently used eyeglasses and frames to assist children in foreign countries in improving their vision. You can find drop boxes for glasses at the Loris Chamber of Commerce, Loris Eye Associates, Dr. Tracy Ray, Dr. Michael Mills’ Loris Eye Care, Black’s Tire on Hwy. 701 N. and The Barber Shop located in downtown Loris.
The Loris Lions Club gathers at Mattie Jane’s on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join the meetings. Individuals who wish to become members of the Lions Club can fill out an application for processing. “We invite you to visit us to discover more about upcoming projects that will benefit our community,” stated Keen. The club requires 20 members to apply for a charter. “The greater our membership, the more we can accomplish in the community,” remarked Sandy Boggs.
Being a charter member of a Lions Club provides numerous benefits, including global recognition, opportunities for service and leadership, and the chance to build friendships and network with like-minded individuals. Additionally, Lions Clubs International offers valuable resources like free online training and special discounts for members. Global Recognition and Community Impact Lions Clubs International is a globally recognized organization providing members with a sense of belonging to a larger, impactful community. They engage in various service activities from local initiatives like community clean ups and food drives to global projects focused on sight preservation and disaster relief. Lions Clubs offer numerous opportunities for members to develop leadership skills through training and taking on roles within the club, foster a sense of community and camaraderie, allowing members to build friendships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Lions Clubs International provides access to a vast network of members and resources worldwide, facilitating collaboration on global initiatives. Lions Clubs provides free online training resources, covering a wide range of topics relevant to service and leadership. Members may be eligible for special discounts on various services and products through the Lions Clubs International rewards program.
Officers of the Loris Lions Club are: President, Sherrie Keen; Treasurer, Joseph Oliver; Membership, Sandra McCormick; Secretary, Carrie Pennington; and President of the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club is Sandy Boggs.
