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Thurmont Lions Club Presents Thurmont Lions Club’s 2018
Awards During Thurmont Lions Volunteer of the Year
Club Celebration of their 89 The 2018 Thurmont Courtesy Photo
th
Anniversary Lions Club Volunteer of
the Year was announced
on October 29, 2018.
The Thurmont Lions Courtesy Photo The nominees were:
Club presented awards Donna Voellinger for her
during its celebration of work with the Thurmont
its 89 Anniversary on Historical Society, Nicole
th
October 23, 2018. Orr for her work with
The Thurmont Lions Lewistown Elementary
Club awarded Lions School, and John Dowling
Doug Favorite and Don for his work with the
Kenney, Jr. the Arnall Thurmont Senior Center
Patz award due to the and Our Lady of Mount
incredible amount of Caramel Church. The Pictured from left are Lion Susan Favorite; John Dowling,
effort they have put forth announcement of John recipient of 2018 Thurmont Lions Club Volunteer of the Year;
with fundraising, the Dowling as the 2018 and Donna Voellinger.
Lions Clubs International recipient was made at the Town meeting on October 29. Mr. Dowling received
Foundation dedication, a $400 donation to the charity of his choice, splitting the donation between the
Pictured from left are Joe Gaffigan; Lion Julie El-Taher; and
and being instrumental Lion Bill Reckley, awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Thurmont Senior Center and Our Lady of Mount Caramel Church. He also
in club operations and received a $50.00 gift certificate to Shamrock Restaurant.
stewardship. They both exemplify the Sentiments were expressed that people are so privileged to live in such a close-
motto “We Serve.” was awarded the Melvin Jones knit community that comes together to show its support.
Lion President Julie El-Taher Fellowship.
recognized Lion John Brown with a Lion Dianne McLean received the
Life Membership. Lion John has been International President Certificate of Thurmont Lions Club Welcomes
a Lion for forty years. Appreciation due to her unwavering
A Melvin Jones Fellowship Award service to the Lions Club, stepping New Member
is a means of recognizing individuals in and volunteering during critical
within a Lions Club for outstanding shortages in service projects, Past International Courtesy Photo
service. Such an award is considered as secretary, and as temporary Director Joe Gaffigan
to be one of the highest honors a leadership of the Thurmont Middle inducted a new member
Lion can receive. Lion Bill Reckley School Leo Club. into the Thurmont Lions
Club on October 23, during
th
its 89 Charter Night
Celebration, Lion Marci
Veronie, sponsored by Lion
George Bolling. Lion Marci
provided some background
information indicating
that she is vice president,
sales and marketing, and
resides in Lewistown. She
received a warm welcome Pictured from left are Lion Julie El-Taher; Lion George
by everyone. The club is very Bolling; and Lion Marci Veronie, new member.
proud to have Lion Marci as
a part of its “Lions family.”
The Thurmont Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and forth
Wednesday at Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont. For more information
on becoming a Lion, visit www.thurmontlionsclub.com or call 301-788-0855.
