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| The Oak Cliff Lions Club has been a long-standing institution in the Dallas area for over 80 years. Since the club's beginnings in the 1920's, prominent members of the City's and State's Leadership have given their time and service to its charities. As a result, our club has been recognized over and over... Below are a few of the honors the Oak Cliff Lions Club and its members have received over the years: |
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Lions Clubs International |
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| Ambassador of Good Will Award | ||
| The Ambassador of Good Will Award is the highest Award presented by Lions International. A maximum of 25 are awarded worldwide on an annual basis by the International President. | ||
| PDG Marion B. Snider* 1969 Gordon Rea 1969 PDG Bill Melton 1983 PDG Wayne Meachum 2008 |
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| International President's Award | ||
| The International President's Award is the second highest Award of Lions Clubs International. | ||
| PDG Marion B. Snider* 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983 Gordon Rea 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 PDG Sylvan Moritz* 1975, 1978, 1985 PDG Bill Melton 1981 PDG Wayne Meachum 2005, 2007 Dennis Jeter 2009 Abigail Tupper 2019 Nia MacKay 2022 |
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| International President's Leadership Medal | ||
| The International President's Leadership Medal is the third highest Award of Lions International. | ||
| Stoney Greene 2004 Michelle Metzger 2004 PDG Wayne Meachum 2004 PDG Bill Melton 2008 Rich Buickerood 2009 Iris Smith 2013 Darla Wisdom 2013 |
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| International President's Lions Recognition Award | ||
| The Lions Recognition Award is given to "Lions who distinguished themselves in a disaster relief effort, lifesaving endeavor, or a service activity otherwise deemed appropriate by the International President." | ||
| Charlie Tupper 2019 (First Award Presented in Texas) |
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| Melvin Jones Fellowship Award | ||
| The Melvin Jones Fellow Award is the highest Award of the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). The Award is based upon an unrestricted contribution of a minimum of $1,000 to LCIF. | ||
| PDG Sylvan Moritz* 1992 Tom Young* 1993 Oscar "Bill" Eagle* 1994 Fred Ferguson 1994 O. N. Moffett* 1996 PDG Bill Melton 1998 PDG Marion B. Snider* 1998 Carne Cunningham* 2001 Robert Hirsh 2002 Michelle Metzger 2006 PDG Wayne Meachum 2007 Amy Alburtis 2010 Rich Buickerood 2010 Bonnie Breazeale* 2010 Mark Snyder 2010 Darla Wisdom 2011 John Dodd 2012 Carol Donovan 2012 Dennis Jeter 2012 Charlie Tupper 2012 Tom Timmons 2012 JoAnn Holt Caussey 2014 Larry Frazier 2014 Bill Lawhorn 2014 Iris Smith 2014, 2017 Stan Altschuler 2019 Steve Bayless 2019 Steve Elwell 2019 Ruben Esquivel 2019 Layne Vincent 2019 Nia MacKay 2021 Paul Nielsen 2021 Dan Cunningham 2022 Diana Ezzell 2022 |
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| Life Membership - Lions Clubs International | ||
| Any Member of a Club who has maintained active membership as a Lion for 20 years and has rendered outstanding service to the Club, the community, or the Association, may be granted Life Membership upon recommendation of the Club to the Association, payment as required, and approval by the International Board of Directors. | ||
| PDG Marion B. Snider* 1983 PDG Bill Melton 1990 Carne Cunningham* 2010 Fred Ferguson 2010 Wayne Meachum 2018 Darla Wisdom 2018 |
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| Key Awards For Membership Recruitment | ||
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Lions Of Texas - Multiple District 2 |
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| Texas Lions Hall Of Fame | ||
| The Lions of Texas award membership into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame to outstanding Lions of the 16 Districts of Texas Lionism on a three-year alternating basis. The District Governor and Cabinet make the selection and submit the Awardee to Multiple District 2. | ||
| PID R. A. "Dick" Self* 1972 PDG W. T. "Dub" Nelson* 1989 PDG Marion Snider* 1995 PDG Sylvan Moritz* 1998 PDG Bill Melton 2007 |
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| Texas Lions Foundation Fellow Award | ||
| The Texas Lions Foundation (TLF) is an organization committed to two areas: humanitarian services and disaster relief. The Texas Lions Foundation Fellow Award may be presented upon the designated contribution by a Club or individual. | ||
| Carolyn Dunnigan* 1993 |
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| Texas Lions Museum and MD 2 State Office | ||
| Ebb Grindstaff Fellowship Award |
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| Darla Wisdom 2018 |
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District 2-X1 |
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| Dr. R.A. "Dick" Self Award / "Outstanding District Club" Award | ||
| The Dr. R.A. "Dick" Self Award, named in honor of Oak Cliff Lions Club Charter Member and Past President and Lions Clubs International Director, is annually presented by the District Governor to the Club deemed to be the most outstanding Club in Lions District 2-X1 for that year. Prior to 1985, the District Governor designated an "Outstanding District Club" for each Lions Year | ||
| Oak Cliff Lions Club 1977-78 President Bill Melton Oak Cliff Lions Club 1988-89 President Mark Snyder Oak Cliff Lions Club 2006-07 President Rich Buickerood Oak Cliff Lions Club 2014-15 President Steve Bayless Oak Cliff Lions Club 2021-22 President Nia MacKay |
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| District 2-X1 "Lion of the Year" Award | ||
| Each year the District Governor selects a Lion deemed to have met the ideals and commitment to Lionism and District 2-X1 as the "Most Outstanding District Lion" for that Lions Year | ||
| 2021-22 Nia MacKay Oak Cliff Lions Club |
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| 100% District Club / Club Excellence Award | ||
| The Award is presented to Clubs each year who further the Goals of Lionism, where the Club President has qualified for the 100% President/Club President Excellence Award and the Club Secretary is also so qualified; lead Officers attend at least two Cabinet Meetings; Club publishes a Newsletter; no unpaid balances at year's end; make 100% contributions to at least seven of nine District supported Charities; submit all Club Reports timely; participate in Gavel Travel; and have a net gain in Club Membership during the Year. | ||
| 1977-78 President Bill Melton 1988-89 President Mark Snyder 1995-96 President Carolyn Dunnigan* 1997-98 President Bonnie Breazeale* 1998-99 President John Dodd 2008-09 President Darla Wisdom 2012-13 President Iris Smith 2017-18 President John McCall, Jr. [Nia McKay, "Secretary of the Year"] |
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| 100% President Award / President's Excellence Award | ||
| The Award is presented to a Club President if the Club has furthered the Goals of Lionism; conducted at least one major fund raiser during the year; the President has attended at least two Zone Meetings, Club Officers Training, District, Multiple District Training; submitted all Reports timely; remains in good standing with Lions International as of June 30th; achieved a net gain in Membership as of June 30th; New Members have been properly Inducted and Oriented; Club makes contribution to LCIF; and the President explains the most outstanding achievement of the Club during the Year. | ||
| 1976-77 President Bill Lewis 1977-78 President Bill Melton 1988-89 President Mark Snyder 1995-96 President Carolyn Dunnigan* 1997-98 President Bonnie Breazeale* 2000-01 President Wayne Meachum 2002-03 President Michelle Metzger 2008-09 President Darla Wisdom 2012-13 President Iris Smith |
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| Outstanding Achievement Service Activity Reporting Award |
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| An Annual Award presented to the Club best reporting all Club activities, including Programs, Events, Meetings, and other non-Lion activities | ||
| 2020-21 Oak Cliff Lions Club President Paul Nielsen 2021-22 Oak Cliff Lions Club President Nia MacKay |
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| Jimmy Thompson Fellowship | ||
| The Jimmy Thompson Award is presented by the Julien C. Hyer Youth Camp for the contribution of $1,000.00 by a Lions Club or individual. The Award Honors 42 year Lion Jimmy Thompson, long-time Board Member and supporter of the Julien C. Hyer Youth Camp. | ||
| Diana Ezzell 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Larry Frazier 2013 James "Corky" Harris 2013 Josh Holt 2013 PDG Bill Melton 2013 Charlie Tupper 2013 Darla Wisdom 2013 David Ezzell 2014 |
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| Dr. William S. Harris Award | ||
| The Dr. William S. Harris Award is presented by the Lions District 2-X1 Sight and Tissue Foundation for the contribution of designated funds or special services to the Foundation by Clubs or individuals. | ||
| Bill Tucker* 2003 PDG Wayne Meachum 2004, 2007 PDG Bill Melton 2004 Stan Altschuler 2007 Danny Boyce 2007 Rich Buickerood 2007 Carolyn Dunnigan* 2007 Sylvia Flores 2007 Wendy Fox 2007 Larry Frazier 2007 Stoney Greene 2007 Lisa Hembry 2007 Robert Hirsh 2007 Joe Jessing 2007 Mike Lott* 2007 John McCall, Sr.* 2007 Stan McDonald 2007 Michelle Metzger 2007 David Mills 2007 Carrie Smith 2007 Iris Smith 2007 Tom Timmons 2007 Darla Wisdom 2007 |
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| Jack Wiech Fellowship | ||
| The Jack Wiech Fellowship is presented by the Texas Lions Camp for the contribution of designated funds or special services to the Camp by Clubs or individuals. | ||
| PDG Wayne Meachum 2007 Stan McDonald 2007 PDG Bill Melton 2007 Danny Boyce 2009 Bonnie Breazeale* 2009 Joe Jessing 2009 Mike Lott* 2009 Darla Wisdom 2009 Richard Lenzner 2010 Steve Bayless 2013 Carol Donovan 2013 Wendy Fox 2013 Paula Maroney 2013 Iris Smith 2013 |
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| Texas Lions Camp - Life Members | ||
| A person may become a Life Member of the Texas Lions Camp, located at Kerrville, Texas by means of being named by his or her Lions Club following a contribution to the Camp or through an individual donation to the Camp. | ||
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Amy Alburtis Steve Bayless Danny Boyce Bennie Brigham* Rich Buickerood Pat Caldwell* Jo Ann Holt Caussey Carne Cunningham* John Dodd Fred Ferguson Larry Frazier Joe Jessing Corky Harris Don Hicks* Josh Holt Dennis Jeter Dr. Bill Lawhorn Steve Levine Mike Lott* Kathie Magers PDG Bill Melton Iris Smith Carole Sprague Mark Snyder
Bill Tucker* |
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| Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation - Life Members | ||
| A person may become a Life Member of the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation of District 2-X1 by means of being named by his or her Lions Club following a contribution to the LS&TF or through an individual donation to LS&TF. | ||
| Steve Bayless Pat Crenshaw Ruben Esquivel Fred Ferguson Larry Frazier Jerry Gilmore* Kerry Goodwin Corky Harris Dennis Jeter Dr. Bill Lawhorn Mike Lott* PDG Bill Melton Bobbie Smith Layne VIncent Carol Donovan Stan Altschuler Pancho Luna Gold Award Pat Crenshaw Charlie Tupper Mike Lott* Pete Anderson Award Michelle Metzger PDG Darla Wisdom |
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| Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp - Life Members | ||
| A person may become a Life Member of the Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp by means of being named by his or her Lions Club following a contribution to the JHYC or through an individual donation to JHYC. | ||
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Diana LaQuey Ezell Joan Harris Linda Levine Steve Levine PDG Bill Melton
Charlie Tupper
David Mills
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Oak Cliff Lions Club |
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| Lion Of The Year | ||
| This award is presented to a Lion who is deemed to have accomplished a major achievement that year in behalf of the Club, the Community and Lionism. Selection is the prerogative of the President. | ||
| Kennie Ritchel* 1956 Not awarded 1957-58 Ed Church* 1959 John Patton* 1960 T. Roy Hudson* 1961 David Braden* 1962 V. E. Hawes* 1963 Ed Thompson* 1964 Tom Young* 1965 J. E. Coleman* 1966 Dennis Jeter 1967 Ronald Hughes* 1968 Ed Thompson* 1969 Gaby Bjerke* 1970 Dr. W. C. Jones* 1971 John Sprowls 1972 Bennie Brigham* 1973 Harold D. Schackman* 1974 Steve Bayless 1975 Hubert Burden* 1976 Fred Ferguson & Tom Young* 1977 Douglas Laird 1978 Ted Dempsey* 1979 Don Rowe* 1980 Earl Kay* 1981 Don Rowe* 1982 Steve Levine 1983 Al Chauvin 1984 J. C. "Abe" Barnett* 1985 Steve Gleason 1986 Herschel Samples 1987 Dan Eddy* 1988 Gordon Rea 1989 Carolyn Dunnigan* 1990 Dan Eddy* 1991 Bonnie Breazeale* & Steve Elwell 1992 Mark Snyder & Corky Harris 1993 Bud Stallworth* 1994 Marshall Hughes* 1995 Dan Cunningham 1996 Eric Bailey 1997 Mike Lott* 1998 Iris Smith 1999 Bill Harper 2000 Amy Alburtis 2001 Joe Jessing 2002 Robert M. Allen* 2003 Stan Altschuler, Don Herring, Bill Melton, Michelle Metzger & Darla Wisdom 2004 John Dodd, Larry Frazier, Lisa Hembry, Nora Mercado, Ann Washburn 2005 Charlie Tupper 2006 Danny Boyce 2007 Robert Hirsh 2008 Mike Lott* 2009 Layne Vincent 2010 Steve Bayless and Wendy Fox 2011 Stan Altschuler 2012 Darla Wisdom 2013 Larry Frazier, Chris King 2014 Joe Jessing 2015 John McCall, Jr. 2016 Iris Smith 2017 Perry Flowers 2018 Nia MacKay 2019 Teri Bailey 2020 Sara Kitto 2021 Sheryll McKay, PDG Wayne Meachum, Charlene Vezina, 2022 |
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| Cub Of The Year | ||
| Cub of the year is a member who has been in the club one year and chosen by the President for outstanding service to the club for that year. | ||
| G. O. Slaughter* 1977-78 Don Rowe* 1978-79 Al Chauvin 1979-80 Tom Coleman* 1980-81 Butch Arnold 1981-82 Bill Tucker* 1982-83 Jim Davis 1983-84 Randall Brown 1984-85 John Mason 1985-86 Robert Hazelbaker 1986-87 Charles Musacchio 1987-88 Steve McGregor* 1988-89 Bud Stallworth* 1989-90 Gary Drew 1990-91 Tony Vigil 1991-92 Skip Smith 1991-93 Not awarded 1993-94 Dixie Smith 1994-95 Jim Bowden 1995-96 Chris Pommerening 1996-97 Amy Alburtis 1997-98 Robert M. Allen* 1998-99 Durhl Caussey 1999-00 Ann Washburn 2000-01 David Mills 2001-02 Chris King 2002-03 Fawn Walker 2003-04 Ashley Chretien, Layne Vincent, Susi Vincent 2005 Ajay Torres, 2006 Jay Forrester 2007 Miguel Ramirez 2008 Jeff and Diane Francis 2009 Joan Harris 2010 Paula Maroney 2011 Judy Porter 2012 Frances Stinnett 2013 Bobbi Smith 2014 Blake Lindsay 2015 Sheryll McKay 2016 Sian Riley 2017 Alan Schrock 2018 Suzanne Buss 2019 Teri Lipscomb 2020 Bob Hodge 2021 Sydney Allen 2022 |
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Oak Cliff Lions Club Extravaganza Dedication |
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| Beginning in 1977, the "Extravaganza" has been Dedicated to a worthy Oak Cliff Lion or Lions for their Dedication and support of the Club and the "Extravaganza". Those who have been so honored are: | ||
| Harold Schackman*, 1977 Oscar "Bill" Eagle*, 1978 Harry Selman*, 1979 No Dedications Made, 1980-85 Bill Leavell*, 1986 Jerry Vincent*, 1987 The Cast and Crew of the 1948 "Oak Cliff Lions Minstrel", 1988 Tom and Mary Young*, 1989 Fred Ferguson, 1990 The "Nitty Gritty Band", 1991 John Connell*, 1992 Corky and Joan Harris, 1993 Sylvan Moritz*, 1994 Marshall Hughes*, 1995 Harold Bridges* and Carl Moffat*, 1996 Carne Cunningham*, 1997 The Past Presidents of the Oak Cliff Lions Club, 1998 The Allison Snyder* Family, 1999 No "Extravaganza" held, 2000 Janet Nelson, 2001 Bill Melton, 2002 Robert Hirsh, 2003 Iris Smith, 2004 Carolyn Dunnigan*, 2005 Steve & Marna Bayless, 2006 Dan Cunningham and Dr. Thurman Ray*, 2007 Mike Lott*, 2008 Dr. Bill Lawhorn, Paula Craig and Pat Crenshaw, 2009 Darla Wisdom, 2010 Dr. Burt Bryan, 2011 "Extravaganza" not held in 2012 John McCall, Jr., 2013 David Mills, 2014 Al Bell*, 2015 Sara Kitto 2016 "Extravaganza" discontinued in 2017 |
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"Grass Roots Lion" Award |
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| The "Grass Roots Lion" Award is to recognize the dedication of Lions who have done unheralded service for their club, community and Lionism, and have been Lions for five years or less. | ||
| John Connell* 1986-87 Marshall Hughes* 1987-88 Jerry Adkins 1988-89 Carne Cunningham* 1989-90 Dodson Hanes* 1990-91 Bud Stallworth* 1991-92 Charles Musacchio 1992-93 Ginger Parson 1993-94 Skip & Dixie Smith 1994-95 Robert Hirsh 1995-96 Mike Lott* 1996-97 Kathie Magers 1997-98 Amy Alburtis 1998-99 Iris Smith 1999-00 Shelby Starr 2000-01 Ruth Wilson* 2001-02 Linda Peterson 2002-03 Nora Mercado 2003-04 Stan Altschuler 2004-05 Layne and Susi Vincent 2005-06 Amy Alburtis, PDG Bill Melton and PDG Wayne Meachum 2006-07 Alice Zaccarello 2007-08 Wendy Fox 2008-09 Jeff Francis 2009-10 Carole Sprague and Pat Crenshaw 2010-11 Paula Maroney 2011-12 Nia Mackay 2012-13 Frances Stinnett 2013-14 Judy Porter 2014-15 Bobbi Smith 2015-16 Cynthia Konda 2016-17 Charlene Vezina 2017-18 Patrick Tester 2018-19* Teri Lipscomb 2019-20 none selected 2020-21 Bob Hodge, 2021-22 |
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| Honorary Life Membership - Board Of Directors | ||
| From time to time, the Club President may recommend and the Board of Directors may vote a Club Member to become an Honorary Life Member of the Club Board of Directors. The position shall be a non-voting position; however, said Honorary Life Member may attend all Board Meetings and participate in discussions. | ||
| PID Dr. Richard A. Self 1956* Dr. W. C. Jones 1975* Dr. Frank Shultz 1975* Teddy Harris 1979* Dr. Wallace B. Wilkinson 1979* Dr. H. K. Crutcher 1979* PDG Sylvan Moritz 1980* PDG W.T. "Dub" Nelson 1980* PDG Bill Melton 1981 PDG Wayne Meachum 2007 PDG Darla Wisdom 2014 |
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| Oak Cliff Lions Club "Robert Hirsh 100% Lion Award" | ||
| Started in 2002, this Award is presented annually to Oak Cliff Lions who have brought in a new member, had perfect attendance, participated in Club, District or International activities, worked in various Club activities and participated in fund raising activities, among other requirements. | ||
| Amy Alburtis, 2006 Robert M. Allen*, 2005, '06 Stan Altschuler, 2009, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16 Marna Bayless, 2010, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15 Steve Bayless, 2010, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15 Alison Beazley - Reece, 2015 Danny Boyce, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Suzanne Buss, 2018 Durhl Caussey, 2010, 2011, '12, '13, '14 Jo Ann Holt Caussey, 2002, '10, '13, '14 Pat Crenshaw, 2013, '14 Paula Craig, 2002 Carol Donovan, 2012, '13 Carolyn Dunnigan*, 2010, '11, '12 Wendy Fox, 2010, '12 Jeff Francis, 2010, '11 Kathy Frazier, 2009, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Larry Frazier, 2004, '05, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15. '16. '17, '18, '19 Dick Geiger*, 2010, '11, '12, '13 James "Corky" Harris, 2008, '09, '10, '11, '12, '15 Joan Harris, 2010, '11, '12, '15 Robert Hirsh, 2002, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, 16, '17, '18. '19 Linda Hodge, 2018 Joe Jessing, 2009, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15 Sara Kitto, 2017 Dr. Bill Lawhorn, 2009 Richard Lenzner, 2011, '13 Dr. Dennis Lindsey*, 2002 Mike Lott*, 2010, '11, '12, '14, '15 Sheryll McKay, 2018, 19 Mickey MacKay, '20 Nia MacKay, 2016, '17, '18, '19, '20 Kathie Magers, 2007, '10, '11, '12, '13 Paula Maroney, 2012, '13, '15 John McCall, Jr., 2012, '13, '15 John McCall, Sr.*, 2013 Wayne Meachum, 2002, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16, '17, '19, '20 Bill Melton, 2002, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12 Nora Mercado, 2005, '07, '09, '10, '11, '12 Michelle Metzger, 2002, '03, '04 David Mills, 2003, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '16, '17, '18. '19 Miguel Ramirez, 2009 Senada Rustic, 2015, '16 Anastasia Semos-Shelton, 2019 Iris Smith, 2010, '13 Carole Sprague, 2010, '12, '13 Shelby Starr, 2007, '09 Tom Timmons, 2010, '11 Charlie Tupper, 2002, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16, '17, '18, '19, '20 Charlene Vezina, 2019 Judy Vincent, 2010, '11, '13 Layne Vincent, 2012, 2013, 2019 Ann Washburn, 2004 Joe Wells, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Ruth Wilson*, 2003 Darla Wisdom, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, '15, '16, '17, '18, '19 *award not presented in '21 due to pandemic |
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Oak Cliff Lions Club Endowment Trust Award |
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| A Lion or individual may be presented the Oak Cliff Lions Club Endowment Trust Award by making a one-time contribution of $500.00 or more to the Oak Cliff Lions Club Endowment Trust. Established in 1966, the Trust serves as a reserve source of funds for the Club's Board of Directors. Since 1978, utilizing earnings only from the Trust, the Club has chosen to to award College Scholarships to worthy students from Oak Cliff area high schools. Three of the Scholarships are named for worthy Lions; the first, "Oak Cliff Lions Club Dr. W. C. 'Bill' Jones Scholarship", after the Charter Member and Past President; the second, "Oak Cliff Lions Club Dr. Dennis Lindsey Scholarship", after the Founding President of the Endowment Trust; and the third, "Oak Cliff Lions Club John Connell Scholarship", after the largest contributor the the Trust,therein after, if there are additional Scholarships to be awarded within the same year, they shall be named the "Oak Cliff Lions Club Scholarship". The Trust has grown steadily through the years through singular contributions, Memorial Gifts and Estate designations. | ||
| Numerous 1966 Members of the Oak Cliff Lions Club Estate of John and Winnie Connell* Mr. and Mrs. Earle Bailey* Judge Robert E. Day* Mrs. Bob Lee* Square Foot, Inc. Robert and Carol Hirsh Dr. Elba Garcia PDG Bill Melton |
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* Deceased |