Kenton Lions Club Discusses School Building Project and Community Events at January 16 Meeting

The Kenton Lions club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 16th at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:29 pm by Lion President Jason VanBuskirk with 21 members and 1 guest present. The Secretary’s and Treasurers reports were shared with members.  

Communications: 

Lion Kirk shared a sponsorship letter from the Kenton High School from The Kenton Band Boosters and a newsletter from Panther Creek Solar.  Lion President Jason shared an invite from the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance to their 18th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. 

Guest Speaker:

Chad Thrush, Superintendent of Kenton City Schools, spoke to members about the Middle/High School building project.  He shared the floorplan and computer renderings of the inside and talked to members about the separation of the 6th-8th grade classrooms from the 9th – 10th.  Mr. Thrush also provided information on shared spaces like the cafeteria, art room, gymnasium, media center and maker space and how those will be utilized and get more visibility with the new building.   He also talked about the time-line for completion and that the project is under budget.  After his presentation, Mr. Thrush fielded questions about signage for the new building, landscaping, and programs offered at KCS.  

Old business: 

Lake of Lights- Lion Gary Whitmer informed members that the club will be receiving around $420 for their volunteer hours during this year’s event and thanked all the lions for all their help.  Bowling with Santa, Lion Terry Burgbacher gave a report on the event and noted it was very well attended and was under budget. Lion Dave Amweg made a motion to donate $250 to the Kenton Band (same amount as 2024).  After a 2nd by Lion Micheal Hunt and a vote to members, motion passed.  

Submitted By: Lion Secretary Rick Collins.