LION OF THE YEAR
2010 – Lion Dr. Dan Ikemiyashiro
By Lion Kent Floro - 2009 Lion of the Year
Dr. Dan Ikemiyashiro was sponsored by Past District and International Director of Lions Clubs, Pat Quigley, and joined the Merced Breakfast Lions Club in 2001. Dr. Dan has been a director, vice president and was elected President in 2005-2006 year. During his term in office, he earned the Harry J. Aslan Fellowship Award, sponsored by the District 4 Student Speakers Association. Dr. Dan is a great lion, always helpful during any of our numerous fund raisers – especially, the Cioppino Dinner, the Rigatoni Bowl, and the Firework Booth. On meeting days, he will always greet you, shake your hand, and make you feel that you are the only person who matters. You could also say, “He has a great bed side manner”. 2009 – Lion Kent Floro
By Lion Maria Vega - 2008 Lion of the Year
I am honored to announce the winner of this year's "Lion of the Year" award, is KENT FLORO. This lion is a valued member to our club. This lion was not born in California, but born to the "Cornhusker State." He was born a very good baby who slept through the whole night. He grew up liking mash potatoes and gravy, but never dared feed him beets! This lion was almost the perfect child. Until one day, he thought he was Tarzan. He would swing freely from curtain to curtain at high school gyms. Till one day he got caught. He then pursued the life of a watermelon raider along with his football career. This lion is also an avid sports fan. Each year at the officer installation dinner, our club recognizes a member of our Lions family with the award "Lion of the Year." One to two months prior to tonight's gathering, the three immediate past recipients meet to discuss and pick a deserving member. Important factors in the selection are a recipient's commitment to Lionism, their participation in our projects throughout the year, and their other contributions that make us a better club. This year's winner of Lion of the Year has been a member of the club for over fourteen years. In those years, this Lion has held a number of key leadership positions within the club, including President, multiple vice president terms, and board member. This Lion, in addition to regularly attending our meetings, can be counted on each week to engage our group with his entertaining and humorous comments (I.e. the sports report). He also can be counted on to be a regular participant in club fundraising events. Furthermore, this Lion has provided invaluable logistics help for our club's events countless times over the years- by providing such things as printed materials, a P.A. system, a meeting room for our monthly board meetings, storage for our barbecue trailer, and a substitute home for our meetings when the college was closed. His commitment to Lionism, its values, and his community have been admirable. Congratulations, Kent!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 – Lion Maria Vega
by Lion Charlene Armstrong - 2007 Lion of the Year 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. |
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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.
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