Lion John Peterson On December 6, the Sun Lakes Lions Club hosted its Lions International Peace Poster awards ceremony. This program encourages young people ages 11 to 13 to create a poster depicting “Kindness Matters” for this year. Locally, 15 students in the Chandler Unified School District submitted posters for evaluation. Our club agreed to…
SLLC President Larry Palmer is shown presenting a Melvin Jones Fellow to Lion Ray Born. The Melvin Jones Fellow is one of the highest awards bestowed to a Lion. The plaque states, “Melvin Jones Fellow presented to Ray Born for Dedicated Humanitarian Services and signed by the current Lions Clubs International Foundation Chairperson.” Lion Ray…
DGE Ray Clark installed the Sun Lakes Lions Club’s 2018-2019 officers at a covered dish supper held in the Administration Building of Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Left to right are Secretary/Treasurer Ruth Palmer, Second VP Lorna Snedigar, President Larry Palmer, DGE Ray Clark, Lion Tamer Jack Rahman, 2yr Director Pat Hollander, 1yr Director Ray…
Brian Curry Sun Lakes Lions Club President Larry Palmer presents a check to the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Community Assistance Program Coordinator Scott Jaeger to be used to purchase 12 “lock boxes” for financially-strapped Sun Lakes residents. The actual lock boxes will be purchased at the fire district’s station and then donated to…
Brian Curry “There is no organization that does more to help the citizens of Sun Lakes and South Chandler and in a variety of life-altering ways than the wonderful Neighbors Who Care. You are a lifeline, a safety net and you truly live up to your name with the programs and services you provide,”…
Mac Davey Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies, a small group of dedicated sewers, have delivered over 4,700 quilts for Arizona Blankets 4 Kids since starting in 2001. These quilts are distributed to seriously ill and traumatized children, along with very needy children. Very often, this blanket will be the first item a child has ever…
PDG Lion Forrest B. Cheuvront Jr. Past President Lion Lorna Snedigar presents a “Melvin Jones Fellow” award to Lion James Hodge for his service in Lionism. A Melvin Jones Fellow is one of the highest forms of recognition bestowed upon a Lion. Melvin Jones was born on a cavalry outpost at Camp Thomas, AZ,…
Lion Ron Gillet was appointed Dist. 21-B LCIF Coordinator by PDG Lion Fred Garmeson (left) and PDG Lion James Whelan (right).
PDG Lion Forrest B. Cheuvront, Jr. Lion Larry received his award from President Lorna Snedigar in July 2017, and a malfunction of camera operation is why he is just now being publicly recognized. He served the club as Chair for Lions Camp Tatiyee Casino Night fundraiser, chaired two Health and Wellness Clinics in Sun Lakes,…