Akron Lions Club

The Akron Lions Club was formed in 1947. We are here to serve our community.

Meeting on 2nd Tuesday of each month, except in July and August.

There is a Fish fry on Saturdays following our Tuesday meeting from September through June.

Lions is a service organization, we collect eye glasses for distribution to the needy. We also buy glasses for school children of needy families.
We are a sponsor of the leader dog program.
We build ramps for the disabled.
We give scholarships to two TVHS seniors.
We plant trees in Akron.
We help with medical and utilities bills for people in need in our community.
We’re working with the Akron Park Board to build Akron Community Building. We are still seeking donations for the Community Building. Any questions contact John Brown at Pike Lumber Company or any member.
Progress still being made on the 4th of July Celebration. Welcome any volunteers to help with the event. Contact Harvey Arthur, 893-7182 with any questions.

Meetings: (Meet at Lions Den at 7:00 with dinner served.)
April 11, May 9, June 13, no meeting in July or August.

Fish Fries: (At Lions Den 4:00 to 6:00, carry out only.)
March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17.

Front row: Harvey Arthur, president.
Second row: Gordon Potter, Dale Heltzel, Jim Morgan, Marvin Gagon, Roger Gearhart, Kirk Robinson, Lawrence Overlander, Allen Heltzel.
Third row: Ross Burdge, treasurer, Art Craig, George Graham, past president, John Brown, John York, Mark Hartzler, Harold Shewman, Jack Shriver, Terry Canfield, 1rst. Vice President, Brian Potter, secretary, Kurt Waymire, Merl Tinkey.

Not present for picture:
Chris Baker, Dean Baker, Craig Brouyette, Paul Brouyette, Jeff Crockett, Bob Cumberland, Dennis Helvey, Todd Helvey, Harold Hileman, Don Jones, Randall Leininger, Jim Mulligan, William Reid, Guy Stayton, George Stephens, Channing Utter, Rex Utter.