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The Franklin Lions Club will again this year be joining forces with the Macon Program for Progress Holiday Angels program to make the holidays a little brighter for those less fortunate.
We'll be shopping for over two dozen children to provide them with necessities such as coats, shoes, and clothing needs.
The Franklin Lions are again asking for your financial support. We'll be stationed at Big Lots (in Franklin Plaze) accepting monetary donations the first two weekends in December (Friday & Saturday - December 6 & 7 and December 13th & 14th) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please join with us in making the holidays special for those in need.
The Franklin Lions Club thanks our many participants and sponsors of our 4th Annual Poker Run held on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Our Winners Include: 1st Place Matt Hauer (not pictured), 2nd PlaceBrenda Lopez (pictured right), and 3rd Place Joanne Stewart
We encourage you to support those that support the many local projects of the Franklin Lions Club!
Main Sponsors
Dowdle Mountain Pitstop • $300 1st Place Prize
Zeus' Ridgecrest Automotive • $200 2nd Place Prize
Farm Bureau Insurance • $100 1st Place Prize
Contributing Sponsors
Russell Bowling |
Franklin Ford |
TALLEY KINSLAND RECEIVES 2024 FRANKLIN LIONS SCHOLARSHIP
Talley Kinsland of Franklin High School was awarded the Franklin Lions Club's Annual Scholarship during the school's Annual Scholarship Night.
Talley will receive $1,000 per year toward her higher learning. Our congratulations and best wishes for continued success to Talley!
We also thank those of you that support our many fundraising efforts that make the Franklin Lions Annual Scholarship Program possible!
HOWARD HAITHCOCK INDUCTED INTO NC LIONS HALL OF FAME
Howard Haithcock of Franklin, NC was posthumously elected to the North Carolina Lions Hall of Fame during the association’s 99th State Convention held April 27 to 30, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
“All who met Lion Howard would never think that this giant of a man had the compassionate heart that was the epitome of Lionism,” said District Governor Marilyn Wunderler. “His selfless service not only to his community but people across the State of North Carolina is immeasurable. We are proud to honor his contributions to Lions with his induction in the North Carolina Lions Hall of Fame.”
His son and member of the Franklin Lions Club, Pete Haithcock was on hand to accept the honor in his memory.
Haithcock joined the Franklin Lions Club in 1957 and held all offices and major project chairmanships within the club including president. He also held a perfect attendance record for over 30 years.
In 1967, he became the first District Governor to be elected from the rolls of the Franklin Lions Club for fiscal year 1967-1968. He was also elected to Chairman of the North Carolina State Council in Chicago in 1967.
Haithcock took the lead in what is now Lions District 31-L. Under his direction, operational improvements were made to Eliada Home in Asheville, the Marjorie McCune Center in Black Mountain and Camp Dogwood near Charlotte.
Under Howard’s leadership, the “white cane” program flourished as well as Special Olympics for handicapped children.
Lion Howard was always instrumental in eye screenings, assisting with the purchase of eye vans and sponsoring screenings throughout the community with local volunteer nurses.
Haithcock realized the importance of women as future club members and fully supported Lion Pat Shepherd from the Hendersonville club who became the first female club president in western North Carolina. He also mentored many club presidents and sponsored numerous club members inductions for the West district.
In recognition of his service to the association, he received numerous awards including the Melvin Jones Award, Jack Stickley Fellow, District Lion of the Year, 100% Governor’s Award and 100% Secretary from the late 1970’s through 1993.
Lion Howard Haithcock passed away in 2002 at 93 years of age having served as a faithful Lion for 43 years.
FRANKLIN LIONS CLUB MONTHLY MEETINGS
The Franklin Lions meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Louisa Chapel Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm.
Directions: take 64 West. Louisa Chapel is the first left after you go through stoplight at Sloan Road. Stay on Louisa Chapel Road. When you pass September Embers Dr. on left church is on left ... 470 Louisa Chapel Road.