July 2023 to June 2024

Join us on our new day and time: Wednesday, July 19 at 6 pm as we host two great guest presenters! Rick Ellis, Executive Director of the Association of Water Board Directors talks water boards and what they're good for; and instead of a second presenter, we're continuing the DEI series with LGBTQ+: Exploring Gender. [Facebook Live]

Free STOP THE BLEED® Class July 29, 2023 9-11am. With 3 quick actions, you can be trained to save a life. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why we want to train you how to STOP THE BLEED®. Limited to 25 people, registration required at stopthebleed.beagreatlion.org

Join us on our new day and time: Wednesday, August 16 at 6 pm as we host two great guest presenters! Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal talks legislation and how the sausage laws are made; and then we've got Jamie Kaye Jordan talking family law and how the new laws are going to impact families. Southland Bar & Grill 5990 Stockdick Rd. [Facebook Live]

Join us Saturday, September 9 at 5 pm for an evening of family friendly fun as the League of Extraordinary Lions celebrate the chartering as an organization that celebrates the unique and extraordinary differences in all individuals.  They believe that no individual is disable but that we are all differently-abled.

Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 pm we host two great guest presenters! Scott Goodell with Goodell Health Solutions talks Medicare & new programs, and Kim Thomas from the Fort Bend Small Business Development Center talks business creation & support. At the Fort Bend Library - University Branch 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. [Facebook Live]

Wednesday September 7:00pm is our public recognition night where we present our Board and select members with certificates and pins recognizing them as charter members of our status as an LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Awareness specialty club. This will be a simple recognition night without entertainment: our focus is our members. Join us at McDonalds 5701 Highway 90 in Katy.

Join us Saturday, October 14, as we collaborate with FCC Katy for Pride in the Patch, a day of community support and pumpkin-fueled delight. Learn more at katypride.org

Donate $10 per entry for a chance at a $1000 Melvin Jones Fellowship, one of Lions International's most prestigious recognitions. Visit melvinjones.me for details.

Join us Friday, October 13, Saturday October 14, and Sunday October 15 for the Katy Rice Harvest Festival. We're bringing the Carnival back to Katy for another year of fun filled excitement. Pre-order your wristbands at katycarnival.org

Join the East Bernard, Fort Bend County West, Fulshear Simonton, Missouri City-Blueridge, Needville, Rosenberg, Rosenberg Fort Bend, Stafford Missouri City, & Sugar Land Lions Clubs for the second Zone 6 meeting, hosted by us at Southland Bar & Grill on October 16th.

Join us Wednesday, October 18 at 6 pm as we host two great guest presenters! Director Therese Highnote from Katy ISD's Health Services Department talks student health services, Giselle Arton from Katy ISD Community Relations talks the upcoming ISD Bond Election, and Past District Governor Billy Gray from Lions District 2-S4 joins President David & Treasurer Sue in a fundraising roundtable at the Katy ISD Professional Development Annex 6361 S Stadium Ln. [Facebook Live]

Join us Wednesday, November 15 at 6 pm as we host two great guest presenters! Representatives from Anodyne will be on hand to talk responsible medical and holistic management of pain., and Brooke Mulder, Community Outreach Coordinator at the American Indian Center of Houston talks Indigenous representation and inclusion. [Facbook Live]

Lions Club Presentation 11.15.23.pptx

Come out to Anodyne on Friday, December 8th from 4 pm to 6 pm with your gently used coats and clothing. We're hosting a drive benefitting our community partner: Hope Impacts.

Join us a week early on Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm as we host two great guest presenters! Shay Rodgers with JD Entertain talks the entertainment industry; and Dr. Sugeily Davila with Chiropracticly Healthy dispels myths and talks best practices with chiropractic care. [Facebook Live & Pt. 2]

Join us in giving toys all month long to the Katy Police Department. These toys go to children in their care and help make a child's worst day just a little bit better.

Members and their plus ones are invited to RSVP and join us Saturday December 16th for our annual Members Holiday Party. Organized by Glenda Williams, Angie Shaver, and Sue Greene; this party will have awards presentations by Past District Governor Vicky Dulin, Secret Santa present exchange, potluck, and more!

On Saturday, January 13th from 3pm to 6pm, we're collecting cleaning supplies, soap, laundry detergent, deodorants, shampoos, and other cleaning or hygiene products for Hope Impacts. Come out to Anodyne of Katy 23519 Katy Fwy by Mo's Irish Pub in the Costco Shopping Center. 

Join us Wednesday, January 17 at 7 pm as we host three great guest presenters! Lisa Modglin represents MESA Outreach and shares the food bank & community center's needs; and Mia Williams, Patient Education and Diversity Lead with DM Clinical Research talks consumer research and clinical opportunities; and Judge Mike Englehardt talks the 151st Civil District Court and civil disputes. [Facebook Live]

On Saturday, February 10th from 3pm to 6pm, we're collecting unexpired canned goods, boxed mixes, canned and boxed milk, and non-perishable  foods for Hope Impacts. Come out to Anodyne of Katy 23519 Katy Fwy by Mo's Irish Pub in the Costco Shopping Center. 

Join us Wednesday, February 21 at 7 pm as we host three great guest presenters! Melaine Sweeney shares the journey of the new special needs specialty club in Texas; Ret. Capt. Steve Keough talks his time evacuating the embassy in Iran & democracy building around the world; and Angie Shaver from the Assessment Review Board will talk self-advocating for your property taxes. [Facebook Live]

On Saturday & Sunday, March 2nd to 3rd, join Lions from all across Texas at the annual Lions Leadership Forum. This year it's in Temple, Texas.

We're partnering with Gulf Coast Blood Bank on Saturday March 9th from 2-6pm at Anodyne of Katy 23519 Katy Fwy! And there's great news: new guidelines exist for donating. If you were previously deferred but believe you may now be eligible, contact our donor advocates at donoradvocacy@giveblood.org or 713-791-6608 for assistance. For more information, visit giveblood.org/LGBTQ/.

We’re collecting for Hope Impacts. Donate socks & underwear in their original packaging as well as clothing and shoes on Saturday March 9th from 2-6pm at Anodyne of Katy 23519 Katy Fwy by Mo's Irish Pub in the Costco Shopping Center. 

Join us Wednesday, March 20 at 7 pm as we host two great guest presenters! Latoya Hurley talks the Women's Entrepreneurship Program; and 2-S4 Past District Governor Billy Gray & Lion Nancy Gray will tag-team a presentation on the myriad of charities that Lions support. [Facebook Live]

Join us Saturday April 6th from 9 am with all your recyclables. We're partnering with the City of Katy and Keep Katy Beautiful again! Katy's First Baptist Church on Pin Oak.

We’re collecting for Hope Impacts. Donate laundry detergent in bottle or sheet form on Saturday April 13th from 3-6pm at Anodyne of Katy 23519 Katy Fwy by Mo's Irish Pub in the Costco Shopping Center. 

Join us Wednesday, April 17 at 6 pm as we host two awesome presenters. Learn how Canine Companions helps empower our visually impaired neighbors while ensuring equal access, and cap the night off with a presentation from 2023's Elite Mrs. Earth: Sarah Smith. [Facebook Live]

July 2022 to June 2023

Constance Jones
Texas State Officer Black Caucus
July 7, 2022

Chris Bowman
MerchantPro Express Texas
August 4, 2022

Anthony Francis
MediPlan/Max
September 1, 2022

Daniel Lee, Esq.
C.Y. Lee Legal Group
October 6, 2022

Robert Berry
RB Instruments
November 3, 2022

FFA/Agri Team
Tompkins High School
November 3, 2022

Daniel Lee, Esq.
C.Y. Lee Legal Group
November 3, 2022

Vicki Cheairs
Longbridge Financial
January 5, 2023

Tina Hatcher
Hope Impacts
January 5, 2023

Laura Schick
Daughters of the King
February 2, 2023

Cicely Taylor
KIPP Schools
February 2, 2023

Mattie Mason
Teenage Incentive Program
February 2, 2023

Josh Singleton
Neighborhood Garden Project
March 2, 2023

Al Green
Katy Lions Basketball
March 2, 2023

Latayna Purnell
Human Rights Campaign
March 2, 2023

Jay Donnella
Christ Clinic Katy
April 6, 2023

Susan Chiboroski
Katy ISD Fine Arts
April 6, 2023

Carol Barnett
District 2-S2 Zone Chair
April 6, 2023

Monica Guerrero
Prevent Blindness Texas
May 4, 2023

Lydia Osuna
New Life Church
May 4, 2023

Cameron Campbell
Houston Texans
May 4, 2023

Amanda Rose
FCC Katy
June 1, 2023

Sue Greene
Nest Texas
June 1, 2023

Adrienne Davitz
Katy Heritage Society
June 1, 2023

July 2021 to June 2022

Ed Gonzales
Harris County Sherrif
September 2, 2021

Lisa Free-Martin
Lions District 2-S2 Governor
October 7, 2021

Valerie James
VAST Founder & President
November 4, 2021

Chris Harris
City of Katy Mayor Pro Tem
January 6, 2022

Susan Chiboroski
Katy ISD Fine Arts Asst. Director
February 3, 2022

Je'Rell Rogers
Harris County Asst. Dist. Attorney
March 3, 2022

Kristy Davila
Empowerment Keys Insurance
April 4, 2022

Greg Goedecker
City Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator
June 2, 2022

Carol Barnett
District 2-S2 Zone Chair
June 2, 2022

Khiva Mackey
Children Like Loni Founder
May 5, 2022

July 2020 to June 2021

Tom Hohensee
Cooperstown Lions Club
August 6, 2020

Tina Hatcher
Hope Impacts Executive Director
September 3, 2020

Nancy Chesbro
District 2-S2 Zone Chair
October 1, 2020

Bonita Davis
Lions District 2-S2 Governor
January 7, 2021

Eric Raines
District 2-S2 Environment Chair
February 4, 2021

Bill Hastings
City of Katy Mayor
March 4, 2021

Susan Chiboroski
Katy ISD Fine Arts Asst. Dir.
April 1, 2021

Carrie Singletary
Keep Katy Beautiful Chairman
May 6, 2021

Mahzer Poonawala
Eye Bank of Texas Director
June 3, 2021