By Joseph M. Morgan

joseph@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville Lion Club hosted the 31st annual rodeo last weekend at the Northeast Alabama Agri-business Center. Larry Traylor, one of the Lions Club members who helped organize the event, said that this year’s turnout was among the best of the last several years.

Traylor said more than 200 competitors from all over the Southeast took part in the event and estimates attendance was around 1,200 - 1,300 on Friday and 2,400 - 2,500 on Saturday.  “This year’s rodeo was as good as most any I can remember,” Traylor said. “The money we raised from this event will have an enormous impact on the children that we are able to help. We are grateful to all the corporate sponsors and those who attended the event.”

Traylor said that Rainsville Lions Club has a core group of strong membership and continues to host successful events and provide assistance to countless children each year. He says the biggest challenge is recruiting younger members to fill the shoes of those who might soon be ready to begin passing the torch to the next generation. Traylor encourages anyone in the area who is interested in joining the Lions Club to visit https://www.facebook.com/RainsvilleLions/ or call 256-899-3472.