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CHS leos March in the Guardian Hose Thurmont lions Club Awards a “Progressive

Company’s Annual Fireman’s Parade Melvin Jones”

Catoctin High School Courtesy Photo At the June 24, 2015, meeting Courtesy Photo
(CHS) Leo Angela Beckett, of the Thurmont Lions Club,
with the Thurmont Lions President J.R. Wantz presented
Club and Thurmont several awards. The primary focus
Middle School (TMS) of the club is making life better for
Leos, marched in the our neighbors by helping those in
annual Fireman’s Parade and around Thurmont.
on Thursday, July 9. After President J.R. presented a
a thunderstorm raged Progressive Melvin Jones Award
through the Thurmont indicating, “The high honor of a
area, the weather cooled Melvin Jones Award recipient is
down, bringing out the one that isn’t awarded lightly. The
crowd to watch and honor is bestowed only on those
enjoy the parade before Pictured from left are Lions Gayle DiSalvo and Diane McLean, that truly deserve. A nomination Pictured are President JR Wantz and Lion Joyce
attending the 2015 holding up L-E-O-S, shown with CHS Leo Angela Beckett is made, a vote is taken, and the Anthony.
Guardian Hose Company award is given. Lion Joyce Anthony
Carnival. Leos tossed candy to onlookers to greet and let them know they are gives so many hours in her service to our community. With her help, many of
ready to serve their community in the Thurmont-Emmitsburg area. our activities run smoothly, and for us it seems effortless. However, for Joyce
The CHS and TMS Leo Clubs are sponsored by the Thurmont Lions Club there are many hours we do not realize she gives. Lion Joyce has previously
as part of Lions Clubs International (LCI). For more information about the received the Melvin Jones Award. So, it is my great honor to bestow on Lion
CHS Leo Club, visit us at www.e-leoclubhouse.org/sites/catoctin. Joyce the Prestige Lion’s Progressive Melvin Jones award.”
If you are interested in helping the Thurmont Lions Club, please call 301-
Two Emmitsburg lions recognized 271-0558 or check us out online at www.ThurmontLionsClub.com.

On July 23, 2015, the Courtesy Photos Thurmont lions Club’s lion of the Year
Emmitsburg Lions Club was
honored to host its District 22W This year, Courtesy Photo
Governor Robert S. Mitchell. the Lion of the
During his presentation, District Year Award was
Governor Mitchell presented presented as a
Lion Connie Kapriva with the group award
rather than an
individual award.
The Catoctin High
School (CHS) and
Thurmont Middle
School (TMS) Leo
Clubs have been
Emmitsburg Lion Connie Kapriva is shown with very active in the
District Governor Mitchell after being recognized community. The
as “Unsung Hero.” success of each Pictured from left are Lions Wendy Candela and John Hart, CHS Leo
Governor’s Certificate of Appreciation Leo club depends advisors; President J.R. Wantz; Lions Gayle DiSalvo and Joyce Anthony,
TMS Leo advisors.
for being recognized as an “Unsung on the dedication
Hero” in the Emmitsburg Lions Club. of its leaders’ commitment to promoting the ideals of the Leo Club program.
In addition to addressing the club on Thurmont Lions Club President J.R. Wantz indicated, “I am very
his vision of future Lions Club initiatives, proud, and I always promote and praise the two Leo Clubs sponsored by
District Governor Mitchell also corrected us everywhere I go. The TLC Leo advisors have proven their dedication,
a long overdue oversight by recognizing outstanding service, loyalty, and devotion to Lionism. Therefore, I chose four
Emmitsburg Lions Club Charter Member, Jim Lion Jim Hahn as a one of the clubs members to receive this outstanding Lion of the Year Award. The four Leo
Hahn, receives his Charter Membership pin Charter Members and presenting him advisors were well deserving of this memorable award. Thanks to them, we
from District Governor Mitchell. with his Charter Membership Pin. have two thriving clubs that help with service to our community.”
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