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MADOC LIONS CLUB
Written by: Tom Simpson
In 1925 Lion's International was asked to be the
"Knight of Darkness " by Helen Keller at their
convention, I took the time on my travels to visit her
birth place, Tuscumbia, Alabama. Lions from around
the world have contributed to this historical site.

She made her last public appearance in 1961 at a
Washington, DC Lion's International Foundation
meeting. She received Lions Humanitarian Award for
her lifetime of service to humanitarian and for
providing the inspiration for the adoption by Lions
Clubs International Foundation of their sight
conservation and aid to Blind Programs.
Madoc Lion's have helped doing eye screening,
donating equipment and collecting unused glasses
(Lion Marj Young). On behalf of the "Little Club with LIONS CLUB OF LAND O’LAKES
the Big Heart " a donation was made. This evening our club was surprised with an award.
The Lion Club of Land O’Lakes received the Club
Excellence Award. This award was for the 2020-
2021 year under the guidance and leadership of
Immediate Past Lion Phil Barchard. To qualify for
LIONS CLUB OF LAND O’LAKES the Club Excellence Award, clubs must meet
This evening, District A-3 1st Vice District Governor Lion specific requirements in four categories:
Linda Zwier and Lion Gary were able to present Lion Red Membership, Service, Leadership & Organizational
with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The Melvin Jones Excellence, and Marketing & Communication.
Fellowship Award honours the legacy of Lions founder, Thank You 1st Vice District Governor Lion Linda
Melvin Jones. The Fellowship is the highest form of Zwier for surprising and presenting this award to
recognition and embodies ideas consistent with the nature us this evening.
and purpose of Lionism.

It is presented to someone
who has demonstrated
dedicated humanitarian
services by providing kindness
and service to his club and to
those in need. Thank You Red
for your hard work, service
and dedication to our club.