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Melvin Jones Fellows 2011

Pictured: Lions District Governor-Elect, Diane Kroll of Galesburg recently presented Melvin Jones awards to Pete Johnson, Joyce Price and Bob Meaker. Also pictured is Wyoming Lions Club Vice President Jim Hewitt.

THREE NAMED MELVIN JONES FELLOWS

Lions District Governor-Elect, Diane Kroll of Galesburg recently attended the Wyoming Lions Club monthly meeting to present awards naming three members as Melvin Jones Fellows by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)in recognition of their commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is the Foundation’s highest honor. It is a recognition of commitment to humanitarian service.

Pete Johnson, Bob Meaker and Joyce Price are members of the Wyoming Lions Club who have served not only the local Lions Club in many capacities, but have dedicated their lives to serving their community in any way they can. They each received a finely crafted plaque and lapel pin acknowledging their dedication to the foundation’s humanitarian goals. As Melvin Jones Fellows, Johnson, Meaker and Price become a part of the growing network of individuals who are committed to improving the quality of life for people locally and in communities around the world.

Lions Clubs International Foundation is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF is committed to providing humanitarian services to those in need, including providing disaster relief, (including $10,000 grants in recent years to the Monmouth and Pekin areas after severe storms), saving sight, supporting youth and combating disability. There are more than 318,000 Melvin Jones Fellows worldwide who provide more than 75 percent of the Foundation’s revenue. LCIF was ranked by a Financial Times study as the #1 non-governmental organization with which to partner.

2011 Pancake Day a Success

The Wyoming Lions Club 2011 Pancakes, Sausage and Scrambled Egg Brunch was another success. 550 were served on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at the Stark County Elementary School. Thank you to all who attended.

Lions Make Donation toward Clock Project

Doug Hampton, President of the Wyoming Lions Club recently presented a donation of $500 from the club to City of Wyoming Mayor, Pat Maher to be used toward the downtown clock fund. The city in conjunction with the Wyoming Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations to purchase and install an outdoor clock that will compliment the new antique street lighting recently installed. The chamber has pledged $5000 in matching funds toward the project. Donations toward the Clock Fund can be dropped off at city hall or mailed to 108 E Williams St, Wyoming IL 61491. The Wyoming Lions Club is a community service organization that is committed to improving our community and as part of the worlds largest service organization works to fight preventable blindness.

2010 Peace Poster Winner Announced

The Wyoming Lions Club recently announced the winner of its 2010 Peace Poster Contest. Grace Klooster, 11, of Wyoming was chosen the winner from the entries received by the club. She was awarded a prize of $50 and her entry will go on to the competition at the sub-district level which consists of 50 clubs. Grace is a 6th grader at Stark County Jr. High School in Toulon

The contest, open to children who will be 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2010, is a program of Lions Clubs International. Children were asked to create a poster that visually communicates the contest theme, "Vision of Peace". Once a local winner is determined, the poster goes on to compete at the sub-district level. The winner from the sub-district then competes at the district level (State of Illinois) and that winner will go on to compete at the International level. The international winner will receive a prize of $5,000 and an award. They also travel with two family members to attend the award ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations in March of 2011.

Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.