Weiser Lions install club officers for next year

By: 
Steve Lyon

The Weiser Lions installed a slate of officers for the next year and presented numerous awards at the club’s annual picnic at Memorial Park.
 The Weiser Lions noted a major milestone this year. The local club was officially chartered 90 years ago and is still going strong. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of a celebration of the anniversary that was planned in March.
 The new interim president of the Weiser Lions is Anna Stark, a longtime member of the club. She replaces outgoing Weiser Lions president Dorothy Evans.
 Clarence Stark was selected as first vice president and will oversee purchasing for the club’s concession operations at the football field. Lois Watkins was named first vice president in charge of concessions volunteer scheduling.
 The Lions run the concession stand during Weiser High School football games, and it’s a big part of fundraising efforts. Proceeds allow the Lions to donate to the annual coat drive, Christmas community dinner, Love INC, the Ho Ho Express, July 4th fireworks, Cub and Boy Scouts, Festival of Trees and numerous other community programs.
 Juanita Moyle was installed as second vice president and will continue to run the club’s vision programs. The third vice president for membership is Julie Derr, and the fourth vice president is Christina Isaacson, who will be in charge of the young Lions, also known as the Leos.
 John Evans, a retired CPA, will retain his position as treasurer and Dorothy Evans will serve as interim secretary. The title of tail twister went to Lois Watkins, and Don Moyle will take on duties as lion tamer. Linda Youngblood will serve as a board member of the club.
 The Lions also give out annual awards for everything from attendance to going above the call of civic and club duty. The award recipients were selected by a nominating committee made up of Lions members Christina Isaacson, Lois Watkins and Dorothy Evans.
 Attendance pins were awarded to Sherri Breaux, Dorothy Evans, John Evans, Christina Isaacson, Don Moyle, Juanita Moyle, Karen Penner, Steve Penner, Karen Schaeffer, Betty Simpson, Lois Watkins and Linda Youngblood.
 Certificates of appreciation for their efforts volunteering for the club and serving the community went to Don Moyle, Juanita Moyle and Julie Derr.
 The We Serve Award was given to Lois Watkins. This was a president’s choice award given by Dorothy Evans, who commended Watkins for her enthusiasm and willingness to serve on many Lions committees and help out with club service projects.
 The Lion of the Year award for the Weiser club went to Linda Youngblood, who was selected for her service to the community and unwavering volunteer spirit.
 The Hallock-Weymann Award for outstanding service to the club was presented to Steve Penner, a four-time winner.
 The Heritage Award was given to John Evans, who has been a member of the lions for 29 years. The award recognizes club members who have been Lions for a long time and been involved in many programs.
 Anyone interested in learning more about the Lions or joining the organization can call Dorothy Evans at 550-0990.
 

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