District Governor visits Waunakee-Westport Lions and Waunakee Lioness Clubs

Resplendent in his red sport coat, District Governor Neil Winchell was a guest at the November regular club meeting.  In addition to making some important and very significant awards, DG Neil inspired club members with a message that emphasized the work of Lions International and  the importance of each individual member to the local, district and international organizations.  The importance of bringing into the organization new, young and enthusiastic prospects for membership was emphasized.  DG Neil pointed out that our Lion District 27-D1 is a leader in Wisconsin Lionism but that we need to continue to grow both in terms of membership and programs.  He related a personal story that illustrated when he "became a Lion", a time that does not necessarily coincide with new member registration.  It can occur when a member experiences a significant personal achievment such as delivering eye tissue to some fortunate recipient, accepting the gratitude of a parent whose child has received needed care as a result of vision screening, or when a special need has been fulfilled for some deserving person. 

Melvin Jones Fellowships were presented to two very deserving club members:  Larry Gehri and Tom Larson

Lion Larry Gehri receives the Melvin Jones Fellowship

from DG Neil assisted by wife Lion Carolyn                                                                                                 

Lion Tom Larson with wife Lion Sandy displays the MJF plaque.                                                                                               

A Melvin Jones Fellowship is the highest award to be given to a Lions Club member by fellow Lions for long term and significant contribution to the Club.   It is with great pride that we recognize these two outstanding Lions.

      Lions held their annual Awards night at the regular September club meeting.  Significant among the many recognitions was the awarding of the LION OF THE YEAR Award, presented to Lion Pat McNulty.  Congratulations Lion Patti on a year of significant congtribution to the good of the Waunakee-Westport Lions Club and Lions International.  The award was presented by Past President Dale Otradovec.

           Past President Dale was awarded a $50 gift certificate which was then donated in his name to theWisconsin Lions Camp at Rosholt.  A fitting award for a year of excellent leadership.  The award waspresented by Lion President Steve Meier.

Others receiving awards from Past President Dale Otradovec:

Boyd Schleicher - Past Treasurer

Dave Hineline - Secretary

Tom Larson - Lion Tamer                                                                     

Pat McNulty - Lion Tail Twister

President Appreciation Awards were presnted to:

Larry Gehri

Ray Kuehl

Kathy Schleicher

Mike Shucha

Ted Tweed                                                                              

Don Johnson & Lamar Johnson

Lion Don was the Guiding Lion for the Waunakee-Westport Lions Club when it was first formed.  His brother, Lamar, was the Charter President of the club.