All stories & photos by W.C. Weaver:
Gleason Lions Say Thank You
President Gordon Fletcher
standing with Becky Geurink in front of the new Gleason Lions pledge sign. Becky
built the sign as part of a Girl Scout achievement, "The Gold Award".
The Gold is the highest rank in Girl Scouts. As part of the Gold Award, Becky
also planted numerous flowers around the Lions building. A big THANKS goes out
to her for all her hard work.
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Gleason Lions 20th....
Ashby
receives Melvin Jones
District
Governor Stan Carlson (District 27C2) presents the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
to Past District Governor Don Ashby at the Gleason Lions Club's 20th Anniversary
Celebration. The Melvin Jones Fellowship is for recognition of humanitarian
service. Lion Don is also on the committee for the Mission to Mexico.
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Kniess honored with Birch-Sturm
Director Jack Kasper of the
Wisconsin Lions Foundation presents past Lions President, Everett Kneiss, along
with his wife Vonnie (pictured), with The Birch-Sturm Fellowship Award at the
Gleason Lion's 20th Anniversary Celebration. The Birch-Sturm Fellowship was
created by the Wisconsin Lions Foundation to honor those individuals who
exemplify undying dedication and commitment to Lionism.
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Charter
Members Recognized
President Gordon Fletcher standing with seven of the ten charter
members of the Gleason Lions Club. Pictured from left to right: Gordon Fletcher,
Bill Meyer, Gerald Plamann, Clarence Steger, Kerm Montabon, Dan Kneiss, Don
Ashby, and Larry Fehr.
After 20 years the Gleason Lions Club has doubled in size and still
growing strong. Our fellowship and commitment to our community and fellow
man/woman gives us a great sense of accomplishment. It is our hope to double our
membership again in the next ten years. New
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members are always welcomed and appreciated, men or women alike.