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Forney Lions Club
Lion Sheila Frey – Lion since 2016
Lion Sheila really became a Lion three years ago when the club was in a huge bind. The club’s Angel Tree Chair quit, leaving a gigantic hole in our Christmas Service Project. Lion Sheila, with no prior experience, said she would take care of it. She stepped into the void and ran it like she had been doing it for years. She organized the family sign-ups, the Angel adoptions, the wrap up party including Santa and the Forney Fire Department, and all with a smile and gracefulness we have come to appreciate. Lion Sheila also participated in our concession stands, our Christmas in the park, and everything else asked of her.
Grand Prairie Host Lions Club
Lion Vanessa Ortega – Lion since 2018
Vanessa was able to start a Leo's club at the campus where she teaches 7th and 8th graders. Her motivation and excitement of being a Lion carried over to her campus. She has also spearheaded a school garden where our Lions Club received a grant to complete. She has volunteered at two painting events for domestic violence shelters and at a low vision clinic. Her enthusiasm is very contagious when she enters the room!
Irving DFW Indian Lions Club
Lion James Chemplanikal – Lion 2018
Lion James Chemplanikal joined the Lionism and our Lions Club early January 2018. He immediately volunteered in various administrative matters of our Primary Care Clinic, attended the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) Training offered by our District Lions Alert team, participated in the District Convention and joined in the VRC simulation event. As a New Lion and a Club Officer, he was successfully trained by Lions 2-X1 University in last June. He confidently accepted the position of Club’s Service Chairperson and steered our club’s service activities to a higher level. He is our incoming Club President for 2019.
Garland Evening Lions Club
Lion Onessa Lacaba – Lion since 2015
Lion Onessa Lacaba, Physician Dermatologist, is a very active member of the Garland Evening Lions Club since December 14, 2015. She is a dedicated Lion with that spirit "WE SERVE". She is active in the Lions Community Service Projects especially Vision, Kids Sight Eye Spot screening, Eye Clinics, and Eyeglasses Recycling. She always takes opportunities for Outreach community projects such as Medical Mission to Indigenous Communities needing health services in Northern Luzon, and the elderly. Lion Onessa joined the Texas Lions Delegation to celebrate the LCI Centennial Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Greenville Lions Club
Lion Chris Mangual – Lion since 2017
Chris has been a welcome addition to our Club. He has been an eager volunteer since the start of his membership. He has a nearly perfect attendance record and has even presented a few programs. He most recently was a part of the Peace Poster committee. This year he accepted the position of 3rd Vice President.
Irving Noon Day Lions Club
Lion Patti Hooten – Lion since 2015
Lion Patti has been our adult eyeglasses chair and makes contact with the referrals and arranges for the exams and then delivers the glasses. She also participates in other projects. She is currently serving as a Director for our Club.
VOLUME 29 ISSUE 11 / MAY 2019
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