HiuH ACHIEVER - Shawn Mclver, second from right,
being presented West Charlotte Lions Club Trophy In
recognition of his “excellence In art” by Atty. Cecil M.
Curtis, left. Statewide Chairman of Boys and Girls
Homes, Shawn’s work, a still life of a bowl of fruit, Is
on display at NCNB’s Art Exhibit in uptown Charlotte.
The Oaklawn Elementary School sixth grader received
his plaudits In the presence of his cousin. Tonya
Mclver, center, and mother. Gloria Fields, right
during a brief ceremony at the regular monthly
meeting of the West Charlotte Lions Club last Monday
night at McDonald's Restaurant. (Photo By Peeler’s
Portrait Studio)
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West Charlotte Lions Recognized
As Part Of Lions International
By Jalyne Strong
Post Staff Writer
On Saturday, May 4, the West
Charlotte Lions Club became the
first black club in Mecklenburg
County to be officially recognized as
part of Lions International.
“These men are interested in
serving their community and help
ing people in need no matter what
their needs are,” comments Lion
Dick Speight, district extension
chairman of the region and also
member of the Hickory Grove Lions
Club.
On this charter night, the West
Charlotte Lions, president L. C.
Coleman, were presented with the
Lions banner which promotes their
motto, “We Serve,” and were also
passed the gavel which denotes their
taking charge of this club in ac
cordance with Lions International.
Lions International is the largest
social organization in the world.
There are currently 1,350,000 mem
bers in approximately 37,000 clubs in
157 countries. The Lions magazine is
published, in.-seven .different Jan- ,
guages.
Welcoming the West Charlotte
Lions into this tremendous union
was past international president,
Lion John L. Stickley, and past
international director, Lion William
L. Woolard.
“Whenever a new club is or
ganized it is required that they are
sponsored by an existing club,”
informs Speight. The Hickory Grove
Lions Club sponsored this event.
Speight tells how the West Char
lotte Lions Club was organized
beginning on January 31 when the
first 20 members were recognized.
These 20 charter members elected
officers at this time. They are:
president, L. C. Coleman; first vice
president, Clarence Nolley; secre
tary, Ennis E. Graves; and trea
surer, Thomas Chiles.
From January until charter night
this past week, charter member
ship in the West Charlotte Lions Club
has increased to 38 charter mem
bers. “The International charter of
ficially presented each charter
member with a certificate of mem
bership,” says Speight. With charter
night, charter membership to the
West Charlotte Lions Club is
closed. All new members will have
to be invited in and approved.
Speight is now referred to as the
Guiding Lion for the West Charlotte
Lions Club. His responsibility is to
assist the new club in getting start
ed. Essentially, guiding them in
their service projects through the
Lions Club.
me wons liuos all over the world
are active inNserving people. They
have extensive programs set up for
the blind and several other causes
plus they host large fund raisers and
all monies raised go toward their
different and diverse services.
"You never run short of people
needing help,” points out Speight
Calling the inclusion of the West
Charlotte Lions Club "great,”
Speight acknowledges, "Lions clubs
working together as a group are able
to do more service than any one
individual working alone.”
Education Conference
Educators will discuss 34 issues
facing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Schools at a public education con
ference Thursday, May 30, from 9
a m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Char
lotte Convention Center. The con
ference is open to the public. The
registration fee is $5 and includes
the cost of lunch.
The conference is sponsored by
CMS, the Greater Charlotte Cham
ber of Commerce, Knight Publish
ing Company, the Charlotte-Meek
lenburg Council of PTAs and the
Governor’s Business Committee on
Education. It is designed to pro-,
mote discussion about CMS ac
complishments and future challeng
es. It also will provide educators,
business leaders and citizens with an
opportunity to exchange ideas.
Each participant will choose
workshops on three of the 34 issues
that will be discussed. Each work
shop will last 25 minutes and will be
conducted by educators. Among the
topics are computers in the class
room, critical curriculum issues,
improving writing skills and school
business partnerships. To register
for the conference, contact Joyce
Campbell at the Chamber at 377-6911 f
weekdays from 9am until 5 p.m.
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OMEGA MEN' - The following gentlemen were recently
inducted into the Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
fraternity <l-r>: Ken Barnes. Anthony Clark Johnson,
, Chuck Maye, Marty Angelo Allison, Gregory Keith
Morris, Ronald L. Nelson, and Darryl Antionio
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Tony Singletary is Basileus. (Photo By Peeler's
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National Physical Fitness Month
Special To The Post
Kaleigh - Frank Hielema, chair
man of the North Carolina Go
vernor's Council on Physical Fit
ness and Health, urges all citizens to
make a commitment to regular ex
ercise during National Physical Fit
ness Month in May.
"Millions of Americans are en
joying exercise because it makes
them look, feel, and work better,"
Hielema said. "More and more peo
ple are making physical activity a
regular part of their lives Every
where you look, at any time of the
day, people of all ages are ex
ercising.''
studies show that regular, vi
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heart and lungs, tone up sagging
muscles, and help control weight. It
gives individuals more stamina,
energy, and greater self-esteem
Regular physical activity also
helps prevent heart disease, obe
sity, high blood pressure, diabetes,
and stress
He said that people should con
sider several things before starting
a regular exercise program.
-Choose an exercise that interests
you and stick with it. Some easy and
enjoyable exercises include swim
ming, brisk walking, dancing, jog
ging, and bicycling. If you become
bored or unmotivated with the ac
tivity you choose, select another one.
-Exercise with your family and
friends. It makes the exercise more
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-Make exercise a lifetime com
mitment-not just a fad If you stop
the beneficial effects are rapidly
lost
Exercise regularly at least three
days per week for 20-30 minutes each
day Be sure to exercise at a brisk
pace.
Even beginners will notice the
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ners report that brisk exercise
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them get rid of tension and gives
them feelings of self-worth and
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