The Lions pride was roaring on June 24 at the 51st installation of officers banquet for the West Brownsville Lions Club. The night marked the beginning of another year of serving the community, and it was an opportunity to recognize those who had committed themselves to helping area children the previous year.
Simplicity is key in meeting the club s goals.
Community service and helping disadvantaged children is the essence of the club. Five of the club s children recently returned from the Lions camp in Kerrville. Every year, selected children with disabilities including asthma are taken to the camp to enjoy and challenge themselves. Lions Clubs throughout Texas take children to the event. During the year, money is raised to maintain the 50 acre camp and to arrange that year s campers visit, said Tomas Silva, a Lions member.