Seymour Noon Lions Club

10/30/2026

The Seymour Noon Lions Club has tremendous love and respect for our military members and veterans. This article comes from the heart of a United States Navy Cold War veteran who continues to navigate the challenges of PTSD. Having experienced both the pride of serving our country and the unseen struggles that many veterans face, there is a deep commitment to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and ensuring that no veteran feels alone in their journey toward hope and healing.

Many of our veterans return home carrying invisible scars that cannot be seen by the naked eye. The trauma of combat, military service, loss of brothers and sisters in arms, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges can follow them long after their time in uniform has ended. While our nation honors veterans for their courage and sacrifice, we too often overlook the emotional and psychological wounds they carry every day. These unseen battles can leave veterans feeling isolated, hopeless, and disconnected from the very communities they swore to protect.

One of the greatest challenges facing veterans is that asking for help is often incredibly difficult. Military culture instills resilience, self-reliance, and the belief that strength means pushing through adversity. For many veterans, admitting they are struggling can feel like a sign of weakness, even though it takes tremendous courage to reach out. At the same time, access to mental health care remains a challenge in many communities. Long wait times, staffing shortages, transportation barriers, and a lack of nearby VA facilities can make it difficult for veterans to receive the care and support they deserve. As a result, too many suffer in silence rather than seeking assistance.

That is why it is so important that every veteran and every family member knows about the Veterans Crisis Line. Whether a veteran is experiencing thoughts of su***de, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, or simply feels overwhelmed, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Veterans do not have to be enrolled in VA health care to use this service. By dialing 988 and pressing 1, texting 838255, or visiting the Veterans Crisis Line online, veterans can connect with caring, trained responders who understand the unique challenges of military service. No veteran should ever feel they have to fight their battles alone. The Veterans Crisis Line is a lifeline of hope, support, and compassion, reminding those who served our nation that help is always just a call or text away.❤️

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10/30/2026

It's Fund Fact Friday!
This week were are shedding light on the Seymour Noon Lions Club Donor Advised Fund.

The group has supported a number of nonprofits and charitable organizations through the fund since 2006.

Donor-advised funds are a great tool for donors who wish to play a role in the grant recommendation process.

Contact us at 812-523-4483 or at mailto:[email protected] to learn more.

10/28/2026

Today, the Seymour Noon Lions Club proudly pauses to recognize and thank the men and women of the Seymour Police Department, Seymour Fire Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Department, and Jackson County EMS for their unwavering dedication to our community.

Every day, you answer calls that most of us hope never to make. You rush toward emergencies while others seek safety. You step into moments of crisis, uncertainty, tragedy, and fear with courage, professionalism, and compassion. Whether responding to an accident, a fire, a medical emergency, or someone experiencing their worst day, you are there when our community needs you most.

Your service is more than a job. It is a calling built on sacrifice, selflessness, and a commitment to helping others. You miss family dinners, holidays, birthdays, and precious time with those you love so that the rest of us can feel safe and cared for. The weight you carry is often unseen, yet you continue to show up, day after day, with strength, integrity, and heart.

Today, we honor not only what you do, but who you are. We are grateful for your courage, your compassion, and your willingness to serve others before yourselves. Your dedication makes Seymour and Jackson County a better, safer, and stronger place to call home.

From all of us at the Seymour Noon Lions Club, thank you for the sacrifices you make, the lives you touch, and the hope you provide in moments when it is needed most.

We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you!

💙❤️🚓🚒🚑

"Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear badges, turnout gear, uniforms, and stethoscopes, and they answer the call when others cannot."

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10/28/2026

Mental health no longer lives in the shadows. Since COVID, conversations about anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and emotional well-being have become part of our everyday lives. Through education and greater awareness, we have come to better understand that many of the struggles people carry are often invisible, and that some of the warmest smiles can hide the heaviest burdens.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, let us all make a conscious effort to slow down and truly see one another. Pay a little closer attention to your friends, neighbors, co-workers, family members, and even the strangers whose paths cross yours each day. A little more patience, a little more compassion, and a little more understanding can make a world of difference to someone fighting a battle they may never put into words.

This month, reach out to the people you love. Send a text. Make a phone call. Stop by for a visit. Ask a simple question: "How are you, really?" Then take the time to listen. Not everyone who is struggling will ask for help. Not everyone knows how.

As the holiday season approaches, many people face loneliness, loss, anxiety, and seasonal depression. What may feel like a small gesture to you could mean everything to someone who is quietly hurting. A conversation that lasts only a few minutes may become the moment they feel seen. A simple check-in may remind them that they matter. A few thoughtful words may be the encouragement that helps them make it through another day.

Never underestimate the power of your kindness. Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer is our presence, our compassion, and the reassurance that no one has to carry their burdens alone. You may never know the impact of a phone call, a hug, a listening ear, or a heartfelt "I'm here for you." But for someone struggling in silence, that moment of connection could be the light that helps guide them through the darkness.

Because sometimes, the person who needs love the most is the one who seems like they need nothing at all. ❤️

Local heart. Global reach. LION ON!

"Where there's a need - There's a Lion!"
© Copyright 2026 Seymour Noon Lions

10/27/2026

The Seymour Noon Lions extends our deepest gratitude to the United States Navy, the Blue Star Mothers of America, and all Blue Star Families.

Your unwavering support, encouragement, and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. While your loved ones serve our nation far from home, you serve in your own way through your strength, resilience, and steadfast love.

Thank you for the countless sacrifices you make, the worries you carry, and the pride you share as you stand beside those who answer the call to serve. Your dedication is an inspiration to us all. 🇺🇸❤️⚓️

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NAVY DAY | OCTOBER 27 🇺🇸⚓

Today, Blue Star Mothers of America recognizes Navy Day, a historic observance honoring the proud service, traditions, and legacy of the United States Navy.

While the Navy celebrates its official birthday on October 13, Navy Day on October 27 holds its own place in history and gives us another opportunity to recognize the Sailors who have answered our nation’s call to serve. ⚓

From generations past to those serving around the world today, we honor their courage, commitment, and sacrifice. We also recognize the Navy families who stand beside them through deployments, long separations, missed milestones, and joyful homecomings. 💙

To our Sailors, Navy veterans, and the families who love them, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

⚓ Fair winds and following seas.

Do you have a Sailor or Navy veteran in your family? Share their name or a photo in the comments so we can honor them today! 🇺🇸💙

10/26/2026

Dementia is one of the most heartbreaking diseases facing families today. It slowly changes lives, steals precious memories, and challenges not only those living with the diagnosis but also the loved ones who care for and support them each day. Dementia knows no boundaries. It affects people regardless of age, background, or circumstance.

Education and understanding can make a tremendous difference. If you would like to learn more about dementia and how to better support those affected, we encourage you to attend a free workshop offered by Brownstown United Methodist Church as part of its Community Chatter series.

Workshops will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on November 12, 23, and 30, and December 7, 14, and 21. Join us for these informative sessions and become part of a more informed, compassionate community.

10/22/2026

At today's club meeting, Lion Curt Staley was presented a Membership Key Award by President Rosy Jennings.

Membership Key Awards recognize individual Lions who invite and sponsor new members. A Lion can earn their first membership key by inviting two new members and may earn up to 17 keys, all of which are shipped directly to the Lion when award requirements are met. Each key is designed to reflect the number of new members a Lion has sponsored.

Congratulations, Lion Curt!

10/22/2026

For this week's , our club's 40th annual Special Olympics basketball tournament took place Jan. 7, 2023, at Seymour High School's Lloyd E. Scott Gymnasium, the second-largest high school gym in the country.

10/16/2026

The Seymour Noon Lions motto is "We Serve" - Come join us!

10/15/2026

Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and up.

The state program serves around 20,000 athletes.

For a dozen years, Lions of Indiana has supported that organization through the Gold Medal Program, giving Lions Clubs around the state an opportunity to provide financial support at the $100, $250 or $500 level. Today, $5,000 goes toward Special Olympics' Winter Games, and $5,000 goes toward the co****le state tournament.

This year, the Seymour Noon Lions Club donated at the Gold Medal level ($500).

At today's club meeting, Lion Bill McDonald and his wife, Toni, of the Osgood Lions Club spoke about the Gold Medal Program, and Special Olympics Indiana President and CEO Jeff Mohler shared insight about the state organization.

Lion Bill said one-third of Lions Clubs in the state currently donate to the Gold Medal Program. The Lions of Indiana Special Olympics committee he chairs works to promote the program around the state in hopes that other Lions Clubs will donate.

Lion Bill said it's a partnership that provides another way for Lions to get involved with the Special Olympics athletes because they also are encouraged to volunteer at the sports competitions.

"I get so much joy and the feeling of self-gratitude with Jeff and his friends, my friends," Lion Bill said. "The enthusiasm of a Special Olympics athlete is catching, it's contagious. Once we get Lions involved with Special Olympics, you're hooked for life. The joy of working with Special Olympics is second to none. This is something we can do, we should do."

Special Olympics Indiana was started by two professors at Indiana State University in 1969, and it became incorporated on Oct. 26, 1971, which coincidentally is Mohler's birthday.

"I tell people I was born to do this," Mohler said.

Today, 20 Olympic-type sports are available for athletes.

"Through sports, we can change our communities. That's what we do," Mohler said.

The organization also promotes health and fitness and leadership programs for athletes.

"This is not my organization," Mohler said. "It belongs to the athletes. The more we can give leadership and decision-making to the athletes, that's true leadership."

The Seymour Noon Lions Club also supports Special Olympics by hosting a basketball tournament in January each year. The event scheduled for Jan. 9, 2027, will be the 44th. It's unique because it's free for the teams to enter, and the players and coaches receive free lunch, thanks to local businesses' support. Our club also donates to other local Special Olympics causes, including the Jackson County program's Polar Plunge team. Three people associated with the county program also are members of our club.

For information about the Gold Medal Program, email Lion Bill at [email protected]. For information about Special Olympics Indiana, visit soindiana.org.

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"Where there's a need - There's a Lion!"
© Copyright 2026 Seymour Noon Lions