By Michelle Unger West Virginia State College became the first college in West Virginia to have a Lions Club as of March 19. We represent all races, both genders, and faculty, administration, staff, students, and alumni in addition to members of the community that represent Marshall University and West Virginia University graduates. Joe Oden, director of Student Activities, will be sworn in as second officer of the club. The club meets on school property and students are encouraged to attend.
Students have the first opportunity to be named officers.
Anyone can join and become a charter member within the next 90 days. At this time, there are only five colleges in the United States that have a Lions Club. The Kanawha Valley has 11 service clubs, which makes it the largest area for this activity in the United States. The Lions Club, founded in 1917, is the largest service club in the world. The Lions Club works with any service provided by the community.