On Thursday, Sept. 26, Sam Williamson representing Alliance Communications gave a startup grant to the Garretson Lions Branch Club, as local Lions Club President Jessie Koob and Club Treasurer Chris McGregor opened the club’s new bank account at First Bank and Trust here in Garretson.
The Lions Clubs International was founded after businessmen were entreated by the living legend Hellen Keller to become the champions of the blind the world over. Locally, the Lions provide free eye screening to local students and collect used glasses to serve the underprivileged of the world. Locally also, the Lions are collecting used grocery bags to recycle to make park benches. With a good start to the club’s finances, watch for future projects to unfold to support charitable causes.
