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Lion of the Year Duane Smith

At their 7/12/2016 dinner meeting Freeport Lions Club president, Brian Burke (left), presented Lion of the Year Award to Lion Duane Smith recognizing his continued outstanding service, loyalty and devotion to Lionism.

Duane has faithfully served in a number of club positions and roles since 11/1/1972.

He is immensely proud to be a Lion, and is an inspiration to the other club members.

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2016 Lions Club Scholarship Award

Miss Jenna Lafferty, graduating senior from Freeport High School, was the 2016 Freeport Lions Club $1,000 Scholarship Award Winner, and plans to attend Highland Community College majoring in the studies needed to pursue a medical degree to become a physician.

Jenna is the daughter of Mrs. Laurie Lafferty, a teacher in the Freeport School District.

The scholarship money will be awarded in two $500 increments after successful completion of two college semesters.

From applications the club received, hers was selected as the most deserving based on her many humanitarianism, leadership and community service experiences as well as her rank among her peers.

Lion Joe Serafini, FLC Secretary, presented the award during the latter part of May.

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Freeport Lions Club meets every 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday each month.

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DONATION TO SUMMER FUN

Lions Donate to Summer Fun Reading

On June 9, 2016, Freeport Lion Dave Marcum presented a donation of $250.00 from the Freeport Lions Club to Pam Ferguson for the Summer Fun Reading Program held from 10 am to 12 pm every Thursday starting June 9th to July 14th at Cedarville United Methodist Church for all Stephenson County children ages 0 to 12.

The Lions board of directors voted at their May 24^th board meeting to enhance the fun this summer by helping to pay for a bounce house for the children. Lions appreciate other volunteers in our community who donate their time for better childhood experiences. THANKS!

The Freeport Lions Club meets every 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday each month.

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DIABETES AWARENESS FUNDRAISER

Diabetes Awareness 2016




Freeport Lions Club accepted donations for Diabetes Awareness on April 15 and 16, 2016. Lions Andy Skinner and Terry Anderson co-chaired the event with help from FHS student volunteers. The event netted donations of $1,200.14. The Club donated $150 to Freeport High School for their help, and sent $1,050.14 to Lions of Illinois Foundation for state programs. We thank all volunteers who  helped in this worthwhile project. It is difficult to find anyone whose family hasn't been touched by this disease.  
 




Freeport High School student volunteers (L-R) Molly Farshtchi, Hannah Downing, and Abbi Goins take time to pose for a photo between Lions Diabetes Awareness Day co-chairs Andy Skinner and Terry Anderson

80th Club Birthday!

80^th Year Celebrated

At their April 12^th dinner/business meeting, Freeport Lions Club members celebrated their 80th year of serving the Freeport Community. Dessert was a large “We Serve” cake baked and decorated by Mary Jane Zimmerman, wife of Lion Member, Dennis Zimmerman. The club was chartered on April 7, 1936.

 

For 80+ years, the Freeport Lions Club has continued to provide services for vision- and hearing-impaired individuals of all ages, as well as support many other projects specific to the needs of the Freeport community, such as scholarships, school supplies, music and art education, recreation areas and youth sports.

A big “THANK YOU” to the Freeport community who support and participate in our fundraising activities such as our “Say Cheese” sales, Rose Days, Diabetes Awareness Days, Candy Days, Cruisin for a Cause car show, or simply drop a few coins into the many mint trays that can be found in city-wide food and drink establishments.

Citizens who donate to these local activities allow the Freeport Lions Club to continue to be an active force for good in the community. Thanks again. You make us proud!