Texas Lions Camp

Posted by Al Gerhardt

on Jan 11, 2015

The TBLC President Jerome Teichmiller welcomed guest speakers Texas Lions Camp Directors Wes Clark and Scott Perry to the 2nd Friday meeting at Pecos Grilling Company. Pictured left-right Lion Vice President Bob Erwin, Lions Camp Director Scott Perry, Lion Allen Eckhardt, President Jerome Teichmiller, Lions Camp Director Wes Carr. Photo provided by Lion Al Gerhardt.

Both Lions Camp Directors Wes Carr and Scott Perry gave a presentation about the camp history and purpose. The Texas Lions Camp was founded in 1949 by Lion Jack Wiech with the original name of the Texas Lions League for Cripple Children Inc. The name was changed to the current name in 1971. The goal has never changed "A child has disabilities through no fault of his own. Every child has the right to a happy childhood." ~ Jack Wiech.

The Camp provides an atmosphere where the campers learn the "Can Do" spirit. The camp counselors help encourage the campers to use the "Can Do" attitude to achieve not only their goals at the camp but in their entire life.

The Campus at Texas Lions Camp encompasses over 500 acres in the Texas Hill Country south of Kerrville, Texas. All living quarters and most activity areas are air conditioned for the comfort of our guests. The camp had in 2014, 1540 campers supported by 25,400 Lions in Texas.

All of the TBLC members thanked them for coming and talking to the club.

Motion made by Bob Erwin and 2nd by John Phillips to adjourn.

The Tomball Lions Club meets at noon at the Pecos Grilling Company restaurant on Highway 249 twice monthly. The club promotes pairing glasses with those who need help with their vision and sponsoring the participation of young physically-challenged campers for a week at the Lions' camp in Kerrville. Call 713-410-6542 or access info@tomballlionsclub.org or P.O. Box 34 Tomball, Texas 77375 for further information about membership in the Tomball Lions Club.