Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club members who attended the gala included: Monroe and Barbara Burger; club president Cheryl Roberts; Arthena and Mark Roper; Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon; Velma Greene; and Mike and Kathy Sholl. Not pictured are Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge David Hammer and his wife, Effie Kallas. Courtesy photo

SHEPHERDSTOWN – Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club members attended the Jefferson County Community Ministries (JCCM) 40th Anniversary “Love Thy Neighbor Gala” on May 13, held at the Ranson Civic Center.

The Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club was one of numerous gala sponsors, “supporting many JCCM efforts and initiatives that allow JCCM to help clients lead better lives.”

The evening began with emcee Hans Fogle welcoming attendees. Jefferson High School Junior ROTC posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. America’s Got Talent’s season six winner, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., gave a moving rendition of the National Anthem. Murphy is an American jazz singer from Logan County. During dinner, Murphy continued to entertain guests, performing songs with his own live band.

Special remarks were made by JCCM Executive Director Keith Lowry, followed by the Endowment Campaign Address given by JCCM Development Director Jennifer Verdugo. The dinner blessing was given by JCCM Chaplain Georgia Debois. The keynote speaker was founder and director Will Cravens of “99 for 1.”

Later on, the “Liquid A” band performed songs and music for attendees to dance by. Dinner was provided by Leiter’s Fine Catering in Hagerstown. A silent auction and live auction were completed the festivities.

Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club members who attended the gala included: Monroe and Barbara Burger; club president Cheryl Roberts; Arthena and Mark Roper; Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon; Velma Greene; Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge David Hammer and Effie Kallas; and Mike and Kathy Sholl.

JCCM is a faith-based organization focused on providing assistance to the needy within Jefferson County since 1983. A cooperative ministry of local churches, it helps individuals in need by providing assistance when and where they need it most. JCCM devotes resources to emergency assistance, as well as to services geared towards helping clients access long-term solutions.

Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club is a nonprofit service organization that serves the community based on its members’ passions and interests. Along with JCCM, the Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club donates time and/or gives donations to Kidz Power Pac, Good Shepherd Interfaith Caregivers and Shepherdstown Shares. For more information about the Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club or to join, contact sheplionsclub@gmail.com.