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charters second, younger Leo club
The Columbus Lions Club chartered the Columbus Community Club, a new Leo club primarily for elementary and middle school children, Friday, Jan. 30, at the Colorado County Courthouse.
The nine founding members of the Columbus Community Club signed the official charter and swore in its officers. Lions Club First Vice District Governor Steve McCullough welcomed the founding members and their families then shared about the history of Leo clubs. He said the name Leo refers to the club’s mission to promote leadership, experience and opportunities through service.
“Leadership, we try to help this by developing their Leo skills such as a project organizer, time manager, team leader,” Mc-Coullough said. “Experience through encouraging Leos to discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring together positive changes in their community. And then through opportunity by creating life-long connections with other Leos as they see their impact through the service to their community.”
McCoullough said Texas hosts 148 Leo clubs with 3,011 members. Columbus High School launched its own Leo club and the first in town on Dec. 10, 2025. The club currently has about 45 members with most joining at its founding.
“This is an important day not only for our Lions Club getting a second Leo club, but for these young people becoming Leos,” McCoullough said and then addressed the new Leos. “…You are not alone in your efforts. At all times, you can count on the encouragement and cooperation of your fellow Leo members, your Leo advisors and the Lions Club of Columbus.”
Mary Stavinoha and Claudia Stephens will serve as advisors for the Columbus Community Club. Glorya Stephens will serve as the club’s president.
