100 Years of Service: The Incredible History of the Appleton Noon Lions Club!

00 Years of Service: The Incredible History of the Appleton Noon Lions Club! Discover the remarkable journey of one of our community’s most impactful service organizations as we travel through a century of local history. In this special presentation hosted by the Appleton Historical Society, guest speakers Mark Keller and Dave Lee unpack the fascinating 100-year legacy of the Appleton Noon Lions Club from 1922 to 2023. Originally shared at their Centennial banquet, this historical retrospective covers everything from the club's early founding in the 1920s to its profound impact on local infrastructure and community projects. Learn about the club’s earliest charter members, their unique connection to vintage technology like the original Magnavox horned speaker, and how they adapted a popular 1922 melody into an enduring club tradition. The presentation also details the club’s incredible modern contributions to the Fox Cities, including the creation of local gaga pits, the historic preservation efforts surrounding the Treaty of the Cedars, and the massive impact of their pediatric vision screening program that serves thousands of local students annually. Whether you are a lifelong resident of Appleton, a fellow Lion, or a lover of Wisconsin history, this presentation showcases the timeless power of community service and local preservation. 🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Please click to subscribe and donate to the Appleton Historical Society. Your support helps us preserve, protect, and share the unique history of our community! 👉 Subscribe! 👉 Donate to support local history: www.appletonhistory.com Filmed and Edited by Visual Imaging Solutions. (www.visualimagingsolutions.com) Brought to you by the Appleton History Museum. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to the Appleton Historical Society 00:21 - Meet the Speakers: David Lee & Mark Keller Biographical Introductions 02:46 - Traveling Through Time: Charting 100 Years of Club History (1922-2023) 03:56 - Step Back into 1922: The Birth of the Appleton Charter & Early Growth 08:53 - Uncovering Lost History: Scrapbooking & Local Archives Preservation 13:06 - A Surprise Musical Guest: The Story Behind the Iconic "Lions Smile" Song 23:35 - Preserving the Sacred Past: The Treaty of the Cedars Site Initiative 26:28 - Generational Traditions: Decades of School Safety Patrol Picnics 29:25 - Camp of Hope: The Lasting Impact of the Wisconsin Lions Camp 32:23 - Recognizing the Changing Era: Honoring the Women of the Lions Auxiliary 33:37 - Enhancing Local Parks: Upgrading Appleton's Recreational Spaces 34:41 - Innovation in Service: Creating the Senior Living Expo & Veterans Outreaches 36:32 - Building for the Youth: The Story of Local Gaga Pits Construction 38:51 - Worldwide Vision Support: Decades of Eyeglass Recycling & Cornea Transport 40:53 - Changing Lives Through Tech: Modern High-Impact Student Vision Screening 44:59 - Eco-Friendly Service: Transforming Recycled Plastics into Community Benches 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Did you or your family ever attend the historic safety patrol picnics or benefit from the Lions Club programs here in Appleton? Share your favorite memories or local historical stories in the comments below—we love connecting with our community!