District Governor Marty J. Juel and wife Lion Jeanine were on hand at the May meeting of the Plymouth Lions Club to induct new members. Sean Surrisi and Alicia Torres were formally installed by the District Governor who reminded all present that it has been nearly 100 years since Melvin Jones, founder of Lions Club International, first encouraged people to address the needs of their communities and the world. He explained that the possibilities of service are endless and so are the lives that are touched. Melvin Jones once said himself, “You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.”
The Nelson’s Golden Glow fundraiser was a huge success and all who participated were commended. These are the type of events that allow the Lions Club to award two $500 dollar scholarships to qualified high school students each year. This year the winners were announced and are Cayla Jolly, and Jocelyn Rico. Congratulations were expressed to both young ladies and they will be welcomed and formally congratulated at the next meeting of the Lions Club.
In other business, District Governor Juel presented the Chevron Awards for service to Manny Guerrero and Devon Stull for 15 years of service, Vivian Blankenship for 25 years of service, and Larry McCan for 30 years of active service to the Plymouth Lions Club.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Lions Club will be the annual picnic held at the Lions Pavilion at Centennial Park. New officers for the upcoming year will be installed and new members received at this time. Anyone interested in joining the Plymouth Lions Club should contact any Lions Club member.
Photos: New Members: Manny Guerrero, sponsor, Alicia Torres new member, District Governor Marty Juel, Sean Surrisi, new member, Ken Lukenbill, membership chairperson.
