Edenton Lions Club
congratulations to Lion John Guard
At the 2026 NC Lions District N/S Mid-Winter Convention, Lion John received the
International President's Certificate of Appreciation.
Children Vision Screening totals for 2025
In 2025, Edenton Lions Club vision screened 329 children of which 20% wee referred for eye doctor appointments. The vision screenings took place at the April Week of the Young Child Children's Festival, childcare centers, White Oak Elementary School, and by appointment at Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership.
Contact Sarah Williams at 252-482-3035 to schedule vision screening for children starting at six-months.
Toys for tots 2025
524 Children from 235 families were served this year by Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership. Twelve Lions volunteered a total of 42 hours loading and unloading toys, sorting toys and setting up the venues for distribution.
Winter Banquet 2025
1st Vice District Governor, Jody Proctor, inducted three new members to our club: Michelle Thompson, Audley Thompson, and Andrew Vonada. Lions Jay Swicegood, Brian White, and Paul Stallings were presented with 15 Year Membership Pins. Lion Jack Parker was presented a 55 Year Membership Pin and Certificate.
The meal was prepared by new Lion Audley Thompson, who just happens to be a Chef. Musical Entertainment was provided by Darryl Stallings.
Pictured are: Edenton Lions Club President John Hawkins, Sponsor Craig Miller, Michelle Thompson, Audley Thompson, Sponsor Cabe Speary, Andres Vonada, and 1st Vice District Governor Jody Proctor,
Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2025
Salvation Army Bell Ringing Chair, Lion Bill Hicks reported that we collected $5,860 in donations this year, which is $80 higher than the 18-year average. Thanks to all of the Lions who volunteered to bell ring this year.
regulator Marine donates $1,500 to Edenton Lions Club
Regulator Marine presented a $1,500 check to Edenton's Lions Club to support the club's efforts to assist the blind. The Lions provided hearing and vision screenings for Regulator's employees at their Employee Health Fair October 9, 2025.
Edenton Lions Club: Volunteer Opportunities
June , 2025 banquet
2025/2026 officer installation
Pig Pickin'
2025/2026 officer installation
2025/2026 officer installation
President - John Hawkins
Vice President - Joe Lane
Treasurer - Lin Scheel
Secretary - Jack Stoneham
Asst. Secretary - Maggie Hawkins
2025 Scholarship Winner
2025 Scholarship Winner
Brea Ashlee Navarro, John A. Holmes 2025 graduate, was awarded the $1,000 Scholarship for a four year degree.
June 9, 2025 Speaker
2025 Scholarship Winner
Lion Jody Proctor, 1st Vice District Governor Elect
Lion of the Year 2025
Lion Cabe Speary was awarded the Lion of the Year.
New Members June 2025
New Members installed
New member June 2025
New member June 2025
New member June 2025
New Members installed
April 28, 2025 - Lion Ashley House recognized for his years of service as he leaves us to move to Maryland
April 22, 2025: Edenton Lions Club donates $2,000 for a child needing urgent eye surgery
Saint Vincent de Paul (SVdP) was recently contacted by the parents of a child in our community in need of eye surgery to correct vision issues; the family does not have health insurance.
With the assistance of Edenton Lions Club, the child was seen by a specialist at the Virginia Pediatric Eye Care Center in Chesapeake. The surgeon confirmed the diagnosis and highlighted the urgency of the situation.
CHKD in Norfolk has provided an estimate for the surgery of $15,847.78.
We are reaching out to the community to help raise the necessary funds for the surgery to be performed.
Kathy Martinez-Walsh 516-419-0818 or
Wendy McGrath 240-577-3886
Donation checks should be made out to SVDP and mailed to 207 N. Broad St., Edenton, NC 27932, or can be dropped off at St. Ann's Catholic Church.
New members installed March 24, 2025 (l to r): Blaine Charak, Dave Frens, Iris McGovern, Mike Nastasi, District Governor Tobolski (not pictured: Ross Lecompte)