By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
MOODY – The Moody chapter of the Lions Club International recently held a prize drawing for a fundraiser where the winner was none other than Moody City Councilman Lynn Taylor, who took home a 55” TV.
The Moody Lions Club’s history goes back to 1999 when it was first chartered. The Lions Club International is a service organization formed to engage in community fundraising and charitable work. It boasts 1.4 million club members and thousands of clubs throughout the country.
According to their website, the Moody Lions Club has raised approximately $103,000 since its inception and was once granted $75,000 from the Lions Club International Foundation, which was then given to the Moody Miracle League. Their motto is, “We Serve.”
The Moody Lions Club held the prize drawing on Feb. 6, where Taylor was the lucky winner. He was presented with a TCL Smart TV.
“The Lions Club is a great organization and I feel very privileged to contribute to their fundraiser,” he said. “This is the first time I have won a prize on a drawing. I want to thank everyone with the Lions Club for the great work they do for our community.”
The Moody chapter has donated $500 to each of the local schools. Chapter member Jane Barker said that among the charitable donations for the community they regularly help the schools, often with services such as sending students to a diabetes camp that is held to educate other children with diabetes about their conditions.
Barker said that they also send high school students to the state Lions Club leadership forum where they receive leadership training. Additionally, the Moody Lions Club helps local students with eye checks for potential problems.
In an email to the media, Barker expressed appreciation to those who gave to the fundraiser.
“The Lions Club wishes to thank everyone that participated in this fundraiser,” she said. “Your support is appreciated and all funds are used for charitable donations. With your continual support we can fulfill our motto ‘WE SERVE’.”