Southport Lions Club Boat Raffle was held on July 4, 2024 with its biggest watercraft giveaway to date, the 2024 Carolina Skiff 19 LS. Congratulations to our grand prize winner, George Slayton of Richmond, VA, and our second place winner, Greg Parker of Greenville, NC. The boat raffle has been a Southport tradition for over 40 years. It is the primary fundraiser for the Southport Lions Foundation to help maintain its programs — providing assistance to charities, organizations and individuals in need. This event has evolved into one of Southport’s most cherished and anticipated activities.
Live Drawing: July 4, 2024 • 7:30 PM North Carolina Fourth of July Festival Southport Waterfront Park
Grand Prize:
2024 Carolina Skiff 19 LS
with 115 HP Suzuki Engine and Wesco Trailer
Second Prize: One year’s membership Freedom Boat Club
Refers to the Freedom Boat Club of The Grand Strand locations at Southport, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and Murrells Inlet — where the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during the year. Additionally, the winner may reserve a boat four times during the year at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Winner does not need to be present at live drawing.
2024 Carolina Skiff 19 LS Features
- Length – 19 FT 2 IN
- Beam – 96 IN
- Gunnel Height – 23 IN
- Weight – 1,900 LB
- Fuel Tank – 30 GAL
- Draft – 7 IN
- Max Persons – 8
- Carolina Blue Gel Coat Wave
- Front & Rear Live‑Wells
- Stainless Hardware
- Removable Cooler
- 800 GPH Bilge Pump
- 500 GPH Aerator Pump
- Prewired for Trolling Motor
Refers to the Freedom Boat Club of The Grand Strand locations at Southport, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and Murrells Inlet — where the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during the year. Additionally, the winner may reserve a boat four times during the year at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Winner does not need to be present at live drawing.
Boat Raffle Gallery
Buy raffle tickets in person — Southport Lions will also be selling boat raffle tickets, in person, at Southport’s Yacht Basin, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 pm to 8:30 pm from now until July 4th, including July 2–4.
2024 Labor Day Car Show
The Southport Lions Club Labor Day Car Show was held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Waterfront Park and throughout our beautiful downtown area. It was a wonderful day of sunshine, music, great cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The Southport Lions Club would like to thank the City of Southport Mayor Rich Alt, Police Chief Todd Coring, Fire Chief Charles Drew and the Fire Department Honor Guard and the citizens of Southport for helping to make our Labor Day Car Show and fundraiser a great success.
Southport Lions Foundation would also like to express gratitude to the State Port Pilot for their continuous support. Special thanks goes to Beth Jones for taking photographs for the Car Show Gallery. And lastly, we extend congratulations and appreciation to the 20 Specialty Award, the Top 35 trophy winners, and our fantastic corporate sponsors.
2024 Car Show · Specialty Award Winners
2024 Car Show · Top 35 Trophy Winners
2024 Car Show Sponsors
- ADVENTURE KAYAK
- ALWAYS READY CART CARE
- AMERICAN FISH CO.
- ANNA ALMOND & CO REAL ESTATE
- ART TIME
- ARTISANS GALLERY ON HOWE
- AUTO ZONE
- JOHN A. AZZATO MD
- BEACH ’N CUSTOM VINYL LETTERING
- BEACH ROAD FURNITURE
- BEAR CREEK RESIDENCE
- MIKE & MARGARET BEARDEN
- BIANCHI BRICKYARD
- BURNEY’S BAKERY OF SOUTHPORT
- BROOKELYNN PREMIUM CIGARS
- CAPE FEAR CRUISERS CAR CLUB
- CAPE FEAR FITNESS
- CHIRO HEALTH
- RONNIE & TARA CLARK
- CLUBS AT ST. JAMES
- COASTAL COSMETIC FAMILY DENISTRY
- CARL COOK
- DOSHER HOSPITAL
- DRY STREET PUB & PIZZA
- EGGS UP GRILL OF SOUTHPORT
- FARM BUREAU-ROBIN POTTER
- ELIZABETH FEATHERSON
- FIRST BANK OF SOUTHPORT
- PAUL D. FISHER
- FIZZY JANE’S
- FLAVA’S ICE CREAM
- FRYING PAN
- DEBI GALLO REALTY
- GRAPE & ALE
- HAVEN OF SOUTHPORT
- HIPPY CHICK GRANOLA
- EARL & KATHLEEN HOYT
- JAK EXPLORATION SERVICES INC
- BETH & DEAN JONES
- JONES FORD
- SHEROL LAPPALA (SOUTHPORT REALTY)
- BARBARA & GEORGE LEMOS
- LEPRECHAUN EXPRESS
- LIGHTHOUSE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
- MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR
- NORTHROP ANTIQUES MALL
- PEACOCK NEWMAN & WHITE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE
- PROVISIONS
- WILL ROGERS STATE FARM
- FRANCESCA SLAUGHTER (REALTOR)
- BOB & DOT SMITH
- SOUTHPORT CHEESE SHOP
- SOUTHPORT DOGS
- SOUTHPORT FIRE DEPT.
- SOUTHPORT HEALTH & REHABILITATION
- SOUTHPORT HOTDOG CO.
- SOUTHPORT REALTY
- SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR
- SPIKES DAIRY BAR
- STATE PORT PILOT
- THROW BAXE AXE HOUSE
- TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. SOUTHPORT
- WARD AUTO TOTAL AUTO CARE
- JENNIFER S. WILLIAMS DDS
2024 Car Show Gallery
Community Flag Project
Flag Project Gallery
The display of the American Flag throughout Southport provides a sense of pride and patriotism. These displays leave a lasting and positive impression — on adults, young people, and the community at large (including visitors). Over 120 flag sites are sponsored by private businesses, local merchants, and individual Lions members. In past years, the project has raised over $2,800 — helping to support local charitable causes and vision programs. Flags will be displayed on the following holidays and special observances.
| Event | Observance |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents Day | Third Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Flag Day | June 14 |
| Juneteenth | June 19 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | First Monday of September |
| Patriot Day | September 11 |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Pearl Harbor Day | December 7 |
Meetings & Speakers
Format
Luncheon Meeting
Dates
1st and 3rd Thursday (each month)
Time
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Visitors are always welcome.
The Southport Lions Board of Directors also meets privately, once-monthly, on the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 am (prior to the regular member’s luncheon meeting).
Two of our meeting days are reserved for an annual Officers Installation Ceremony and a Christmas Dinner. Various social events are also scheduled throughout the year.
Guest Speaker
We strive to have a speaker at every luncheon meeting. This is truly an important part of our overall program. Speakers usually give a 20‑minute presentation followed by a short Q&A session. Topics can range from local government matters and town events — to leisure activities, entertainment, or even sports. However, most of our speakers talk about what their organization does for our Community.
If you are an administrator of a local charitable organization or would like to speak to the Lions Club on a matter of local interest, we would greatly value your viewpoints at one of our meetings. Being a guest speaker can be an excellent way to promote your mission — while seeking financial or friendly support from our Club and its Members. Guest speakers dine at no cost.