Lion of the Year

2008 – Lion Maria Vega

2007 Lion of the Year by Charlene Armstrong

The Selection of the 'Lion of the Year" is a very difficult process. I asked for selection criteria from several members detailing how prior winners were chosen.

The Criteria included the following:
1. Its purpose is to honor an individual who had contributed to the Merced Breakfast Lions Club in a significant way, and to the community as a whole.
2. Persistence, dedication, honesty and kindness of spirit.
3. The Lion of the Year Award is not a popularity contest.

This year's recipient and her husband Andy, participated in almost every club project. And she would often bring along her high school aged children to help out when they were available.

A part of Lion World is a Pride, and as a member of the Pride, I am pleased to present the Lion of the Year Award to Lion Maria Vega.

Thank You. You make this Pride proud.

2007 – Lion Charlene Armstrong

Lion Charlene was recognized at our annual installation dinner in July as “Lion of the Year 2007” for her many contributions to the club’s success. Charlene is the Chairperson of the Youth Exchange Program- contributing many hours as a host family, securing other host families, and also organizing and participating in the many activities and trips she plans for our international guests. In addition, she has taken a lead role at many of the club’s fundraising luncheons and dinners- helping tremendously with the decorations, serving, and meal preparations.

Thanks, Charlene, for your unselfish volunteerism.

2006	Allen Sietsema	1994	Rose Ann Bresslor	1982	Alfred Alvarez	1969	Ted Smith
2005	Dave Silveira	1993	Tom Ferrari*	1981	Ken Curtis*	1968	Howard Nutcher*
2004	Ken Harrison	1992	Louie Mondo	1980	Walt Grandy*	1967	Al Gregory
2003	Bob Ransom	1991	Mickey Vitato	1979	Bob Ransom	1966	John Mathena
2002	Don Weber	1990	Vince Peraino	1978	Mike Selleck	1965	Bob Howerton
2001	Tom Ferrari*	1989	Pat Quigley	1977	Bob Faretta	1964	Les Yoshida*
2000	Bill Hawkins	1988	Stan Mollart	1976	Bob Crawford	1963	Bill Koenig*
1999	Ray Wenham	1987	Jerry McCleneghan	1975	Craig Smith	1962	Jack Kimberling*
1998	Mark Seivert	1986	Walt Dancy	1974	Don St Louis*
1997	Steve Teranishi	1985	Linc Clendenin	1973	Vern Taylor*
1996	Ralph Johnson	1984	Gene Blankenship	1972	Reid Scholfield*
1995	Dave Silveira	1983	Bob Crawford	1971	Jim Zirnhelt*