The Henryetta Lions Club gathered on Sept. 18, as the group finalized plans for upcoming community events.

— Sunshine Report & Meeting Business

The meeting, attended by Lions Bob Fowler, John Tedlock, Nita Robertson, Stacy Been, Amber Mordecai and guest Bruce Jones, began on a positive note with the “Sunshine Report.” Lion Bob Fowler received well-deserved recognition for reaching a personal weight loss goal – drawing cheerful applause from the group.

— Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 A spirited discussion was held on the upcoming 100-year anniversary of the legendary Route 66. The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is preparing maps to highlight how close Henryetta is to many iconic Route 66 attractions. Lion Amber Mordecai led the conversation with an engaging question: “What are your favorite Route 66 attractions?” This sparked fond memories and pride in Henryetta’s place along the historic roadway.

The club is enthusiastically supporting the Chamber’s “Ride Off Route 66 – Visit Henryetta” campaign, which encourages travelers to explore the unique charm of the city and its connection to the Mother Road.

— Supporting Local Schools: Fall Festival Donation In new business, the club voted unanimously to donate $100 to the Henryetta Elementary School Fall Festival. The motion, made by Lion Nita and seconded by Lion Amber, reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to supporting youth and education in the community.

— Upcoming Events & Community Involvement The Lions Club is buzzing with anticipation for a series of upcoming events:

• Glow Bingo Night: Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Lions are encouraged to pick up their ticket booklets from Lion Mylena and begin selling to raise funds for community initiatives.

• Chamber’s Historical Video Sale: The Henryetta Chamber is pre-selling exclusive historical videos, which come with limited edition keychains a perfect collector’s item for local history enthusiasts.

• HHS Homecoming Block Party: Slated for the evening of Oct. 2 between 4th and 5th Streets, this event will lead into Friday night’s big homecoming football game. Main Street storefronts will be decorated, and the HHS Sophomore class is selling signs to support their class fund. The Lions view this event as a great opportunity to promote the Glow Bingo and interact with the broader community.

— Future Speaker Lineup

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the upcoming Lions of the Day speaker schedule:

• Sept. 25: Amanda Wolfe

• Oct. 2: Bill Goodner

• Oct. 9: Shannon Henry Each speaker is expected to bring fresh insights and community updates to future meetings, continuing the club’s tradition of fostering informed and engaged citizenship.

-With business completed, Lion Amber made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lion Stacy. The motion carried, ending another productive meeting filled with enthusiasm and dedication to service.