FOR SPECIAL EVENTS Art Sommers, Smith Mountain Lake Lions Club How long have you lived in the area? When did you become involved with the Lions Club? I have had a second home at the lake since W.E. Skelton 4-H Center 1994. I lived in Northern Virginia from 1982 until I changed careers in 2009 and moved full-time to Smith Mountain Lake. I have been involved with the SML Lions Club for about 3 years. I am currently in charge of coordinating the Reverse Raffle annual event, which is our Lions Club's biggest fundraiser. Why is the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center a good venue for special events? The 4-H Center offers the only large meeting facility (holds 400 people) at the lake. It is convenient and serves its patrons with the utmost courtesy, and the price is right. Beautiful backdrop for a wedding Why is the Smith Mountain Lake area, in general, a good location for special events? Is this a trick question? The lake is a family Bernard's Landing has a great event space dream - if you can't find happiness at this lake, you will not find happiness anywhere. Every time I leave the lake for another location, I can't wait to return. lake fact Smith Mountain Lake is a ery social and ci ic minded community. A wide ariety of clubs and organi ations o er opportunities to meet others with similar interests, ha e fun and make a di erence. o nd out more, contact the Chamber at 0 21 120 . SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 75