Crookston Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse

Picnic Tables delivered to

Highland Park Shelter

The Crookston Noonday Lions Club completed and delivered 13 picnic tables to the Lions Shelter at Highland Park. The effort began last Fall with the donation of the steel legs for the tables by Bob Cameron. The Lions recycled the picnic table legs, which had served Camp Shalom on Maple Lake for many decades, preparing, painting and assembling the old legs with new wood. A team of Lions members, including Tim Motherway, Dale Knotek, Charles Casey, Wayne Swanson, Fred Parnow and Dan Wilson delivered the new tables to the shelter. For more pictures, visit the photo gallery page.

UMC Lions Clean Ditches

As one of their first acts of service, several UMC Lions, along with a few members of the Crookston "Noon Day" Lions, participate in spring ditch cleaning. Pictured here from the UMC Lions are: Greg Summers, Eric Morgan, Bryce Gillie, Lindsey Roy, Brandon Sachwitz, Elizabeth Cooley, Emily Caillier, and Lhakpa Gurung. Also appearing is Dan Wilson of the Crookston Lions.

2009 New Members

On February 8, 2010, the Crookston Lions welcomed four new members into the club. Taking place in the swearing in were from left to right: new members Duane Anderson, Wayne Gilman; District Governor and Crookston Lion Jeannine Windels; new members Angie and Nathan Smith.

2010 Lions Mid-Winter Convention

Jeannine Windels receives the Hellen Keller Award

From left to right: Past President Fred Parnow, International Director Haynes H. Townsend, Past District Governor Wayne Swanson, current Crookston Noon Day Lions Club President Dan Wilson, and First Vice President Tim Motherway, are shown congratulting Lions 5M11 District Governor Jeannine Windels (center) following her receipt of the Hellen Keller Award. The award is given to recognize the distinguished service of a Lions member, nominated by their local Club, celebrating unique support and advocacy for the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank.

Crookston Leo Club receives an International Certificate of Appreciation

Members of the Crookston Leo Club are shown receiving an International Certificate of Appreciation from Lions International at the 2010 District 5M11 Mid Winter Convention, with introductory remarks from District Governor Jeannine Windels.

Crookston Leo Club advisor Mary Ann Odland receives a Certificate of Appreciation

Crookston Leo Club advisor Mary Ann Odland is shown receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from International Director Haynes H. Townsend and Lions 5M11 District Governor Jeannine Windels for her 18 years of service to the Crookston Leo Club and its phenomenal record as the most recognized Leo Club in the world.

Click here to view a document about the awards given to the Crookston Leo Club and its advisor Mary Ann Odlund and some history behind the club.