Several Lloydminster Lions are being honoured as the service group celebrates its 75th anniversary.
On Saturday, Feb. 8, the group held its anniversary gala with some 100 people attending at the Legacy Centre.
Lion Shelley Tatro (C) receives the Marvin Chambers Fellowship at the Lloydminster Lions Gala. [Photo: Lloydminster Lions, supplied]Lion members Shelley Tatro, Jake Dyck, and Rick McMahon received the Marvin Chambers Fellowship. Brent Smithson got the Melvin Jones Fellowship, and a special honour was conferred on Lion Vic Juba for 70 years of service.
Lion Jake Dyck (C) receives the Marvin Chambers Fellowship at the Lloydminster Lions Gala. [Photo: Lloydminster Lions, supplied]On hand for the special occasion were Lion District Governor Ray Tatro and International Director Lion Marvin Chambers who presented the recognitions.
Lion Rick McMahon (C) receives the Marvin Chambers Fellowship at the Lloydminster Lions Gala. [Photo: Lloydminster Lions, supplied]The Lloydminster Lions are preparing for several projects this year including its Diabetes Information Night on April 10, and the golf tournament fundraiser on June 13.
Lion Brent Smithson (C) receives the Melvin Jones Fellowship at the Lloydminster Lions Gala. [Photo: Lloydminster Lions, supplied]
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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