District 11-B1

Michigan - United States

Karl Sorrick Award
Governor's Club Award of Merit 
Governor's Personal Club Award of Merit
Ambassador of Good Will
International Presidents Medal
International Leadership Medals
Melvin Jones Fellows
S.A. Dodge Award
Lions of Michigan Hall of Fame 
Lions of Michigan Service Humanitarian Award 
John S. Noel Fellows
Helen Keller Fellows
Ken E. Lautzenheiser Fellows
Eversight Michigan Fellows 
Eversight William (Doc) Barr Knight For Vision Fellows 
Eversight Charles Weir Sight Conservation Fellows 
Wendell Doty Award
Lion/Lioness/Leo of the Year
Spark Plug Award
Outstanding Membership Gain Award

 

DISTRICT 11-B1 CONTESTS

KARL SORRICK Traveling Award (Club of the Year)

This contest is to determine the District, Region and Zone Club of the Year to be presented at the District Convention. It will run from February 1, 2023 to February 1, 2024. All entries are to be submitted to District Cabinet Secretary by February 28, 2024.

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY:

1. Twenty (20) points for providing funds to a community agency within our district. (Maximum 40 points) Example: Red Cross, food bank, church, etc.
2. Fifty (50) points for sponsoring a Peace Poster Contestant.
3. Ten (10) points for each pair of glasses provided. (Max 100 points)
4. Ten (10) points for donations given to Youth Activities. Example: scouts, athletic teams, youth clubs, Leos, etc. (Maximum 50 points)
5. Ten (10) points for donations to individuals, i.e. scholarships, travel or accessibility needs.(Maximum 50 points)
6. Ten (10) points for club involvement in community improvement projects. (Maximum 40 points)
7. Fifty (50) points for holding a KidSight/SPOT Screening. (Maximum 200 points)
8. Twenty (20) points for having a Lions Mint Dispenser in your community. (Max 40 points)
9. Ten (10) points for each eyeglass collection site set up in your community. (Maximum 40 points)
10. Twenty (20) points for sponsoring a Diabetes Awareness session in your community.

SERVICE TO THE LIONS:

11. Fifty (50) points for each member serving on the District Cabinet.
12. Twenty Five (25) points for each member chairing a District Committee.
13. Twenty (20) points for each District 11-B1 All State Band member financially supported by your club.
14. Ten (10) points for submitting your club newsletter or news stories to the District Newsletter Editor. (Max 50 points)
15. Ten (10) points maximum for having a Lions Welcome sign in good condition displayed in your community.
16. Fifty (50) points for 10% of your club membership collaborating with another club on a project or a fundraiser. (Max 150 points)
17. Fifty (50) points for participating in the Reading Action Program.
18. Two hundred and fifty (250) points total for donations totaling $250 across the following projects at the Parade of Checks:  
    All State Band, Winter Camp, Michigan Braille Transcribing, Diabetes, Radio Reading Services, Hearing and Speech, Leos, Sight Conservation, Children’s Services, Youth Outreach (Quest), Penrickton Center, Deaf Picnic, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
19. One hundred (100) points for financially supporting ALL the following projects at the Parade of Checks: Bear Lake Camp, Eversight, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Lions of Michigan Foundation (LOMF), Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF).
20. Fifty (50) points (max) if you have a presentation done at one of your membership meetings by the GMT, GLT, or GST chairperson.
21. Ten (10) points per outside speaker at your regular meetings (Max 50 points).

MEMBERSHIP:

22. Ten (10) points for each new member.
23. Fifty (50) points for a net gain of members by Feb1, 2023.
24. Thirty (30) points for having an orientation program in place.
25. Twenty (20) points for holding Candy Days.
26. Five (5) points for each member who worked on White Cane (Max 30 points.)

ATTENDANCE:

27. Ten (10) points for every 10% of your club members attending the District Convention.
28. Ten (10) points for every 10% of your club members attending the Multiple District 11 Convention.
29. Ten (10) points for each member attending the Fall Conference.
30. Ten (10) points for each member attending Banner Exchange.
31. Ten (10) points for each member attending the Spring Leadership Forum.
32. Ten (10) points for each club member attending the Michigan Forum.
33. Ten (10) points for 5% of your members visiting another club. (Max 100 points)
34. Thirty (30) points for each member attending Higgins Lake Leadership Institute

Download Karl Sorrick Scoring Sheet

 

GOVERNOR’S CLUB AWARD OF MERIT 2023-24

The Club Award of Merit will be a banner patch awarded to any club that completes 20 items, including all 7 of the required items listed. All items must be completed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Patches will be awarded at the Fall Conference. All entries are to be submitted to District Cabinet Secretary by June 30, 2024.

REQUIRED:

1. District, State and International dues are paid to date.
2. International account is current and up to date.
3. Have the following elected Officers: President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chair.
4. All District and MyLCI reports submitted 100% on time.
5. Club was represented at the District Convention.
6. Club performed a Community Service Project.
7. Club held or participated with another club in at least (1) KidSight or SPOT screening.

ACTVITIES and PARTICIPATION:

8. Installed one or more new members.
9. Sponsored a new Lions club.
10. Sponsored a new Leo or Campus Club.
11. Increased the club’s net membership from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
12. Club was represented at TWO Zone Meetings.
13. Club was represented at the Fall Conference.
14. Club had at least THREE officers attend the Spring Leadership Conference.
15. Club was represented at the Michigan Forum.
16. Provided eyeglasses to a needy adult or child.
17. Club sponsored a Peace Poster Contest.
18. Collected eyeglasses and/or hearing aids.
19. Attend or had a presentation on Diabetes Awareness.
20. Assisted a local school with funding or service.
21. Club participated on a community service project with another club or organization.
22. Club had a GLT, GMT, or GST member speak at a meeting.
23. Club has ever participated and completed the Club Excellence Process.
24. Club has participated in a Reading Action Program event.

CONTRIBUTIONS:

25. Contribute a minimum of $10.00 to each of the following: All State Band, Diabetes, Hearing and Speech, Michigan Braille Transcribing, Radio Reading Service, LCIF, LOMF, Winter Camp, and Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.
26. Support ALL of the following Projects with a minimum of $10.00: Leader Dog, Eversight, Penrickton Center, Lions of Michigan Foundation (LOMF), Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), Bear Lake Camp.
27. Purchase $10.00 worth of White Cane supplies by February 28, 2023.

REPORTS:

28. District Membership/Activity reports submitted on time every month.
29. Membership report completed to MyLCI on time every month.
30. Maintain a club web page and/or Facebook page.
31. Contributed photos or articles to District Newsletter Editor quarterly.
32. Submitted a nomination for District Lion, Lioness, or Leo of the Year.
33. Submit your club for the Karl Sorrick Traveling Award as “Club of the Year.”
34. Participated in a GST Group Service Project.

Download Club Award of Merit Checklist (Word format)

 

GOVERNOR’S PERSONAL AWARD OF MERIT 2023-24 

Members must complete 15 of the following to qualify for the Governor’s Personal Award of Merit. All activities must be completed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. As soon as you qualify, have your club secretary confirm and report to District Cabinet Secretary by June 30, 2024.

1. Serve as an officer of your club.
2. Serve as chairperson or a member of a District Committee.
3. Serve as chairperson or co-chair of a club service project.
4. Attend at least 75% regular meetings of your club.
5. Assist in a non-Lion community event or project.
6. Assist with an educational project in your community.
7. Participate in a club fundraiser.
8. Attend ONE zone meeting.
9. Attend the Fall Conference
10. Attend the Spring Leadership conference.
11. Attend Higgins Lake Leadership Institute.
12. Attend the Lions Leadership in Oak Brook.
13. Sponsor a new member.
14. Visit another club.
15. Submit an article or photo to the district newsletter editor.
16. Submit an article to your club newsletter editor.
17. Visit a State or District project sponsored by Lions.
18. Participate in a community service project sponsored by Lions.
19. Attend a board meeting or a District cabinet meeting.
20. Attend the Banner Exchange Picnic.
21. Receive Guiding Lion Training or recertification.
22. Receive Club Excellence Process facilitator training.
23. Participate in a Reading Action Program event.
24. Participate in Engaging our Youth, Youth Exchange or youth event.
25. Participate in Protecting our Environment, cleanup, recycling or community beautification project.
26. Participate in Relieving the Hunger.
27. Participate in Sharing the Vision.
28. Participate in a Diabetes Awareness event.

Download Personal Award of Merit Checklist

 

LION-LEO OF THE YEAR NOMINATION 2023-2024 

This contest is to determine the District and Zone Lion and Leo of the Year to be recognized at the Banner Exchange.
All entries must be submitted to the District Governor by February 28, 2024.

Region____ Zone_____ Club______________________

Nominates: ______________________________________________
Submitted By: (Name)__________________________________
Office)______________________________________________

List committees, offices, achievements, honors, and years. Use additional paper, as necessary.
Multiple District Involvement (State):
District Involvement:
Club Involvement:
Awards:
Community Involvement:
Remarks:

Download Lion-Leo Nomination Form

 

DISTRICT 11-B1 AWARDS

AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL 

1987 - Kenneth Lautzenheiser PID
2015 - Esther LaMothe PID

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS MEDAL  (SERVICE AWARD)

Awarded for outstanding service by a Lion to the causes or activities Lions are active in. Nominated by a District Governor. There are a very limited number awarded each year and is the 2nd highest award from LCI.

Harold Geppert - 1979, 1980, 1991
Ken Lautzenheiser - 1992, 1995
Ron Quada - 1999
Paul Frederick - 2000
Richard Tallman - 2002
Clem Ruiz - 2005
Esther LaMothe - 2010
Terry Walters - 2011
Dennis Lautzenheiser - 2013
Gary Babcock - 2014
Barry Allen - 2017
Richard Dettling - 2018
Roger Bosse - 2019
David Hill - 2020
Kelly Lubbe - 2021
Nancy Hill - 2022

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP MEDAL 

Awarded for outstanding leadership by a Lion on Lions issues or service issues. Nominated by a District Governor. There are a limited number awarded each year and in each State and is the 3rd highest award from LCI.

Don Garber - 1992, 1994
Dale Hart - 1993
Alun Bevan - 1997
David Prohaska - 2000
Gary Babcock - 2002
Esther LaMothe - 2005, 2009
Paul Frederick - 2008
Shirley Frederick - 2010
Roberta Sexton - 2011
Peggy Allen - 2014
LuAnne Bullington - 2014
Barry Allen - 2016
Walter Reed - 2017
Dave Hill - 2018
Terry Walters - 2019
John "Dick" Saxton - 2019
Louis Ceriani - 2020
Cathy Koning - 2022

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP

MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP 

The Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) is LCIF's highest honor, and is a recognition of humanitarian work and is presented in honor of donations made to LCIF in the amount of $1,000. Often these donations are made by a group or district on behalf of an honoree. Created in 1973, the fellowship is named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones. The fellowship represents humanitarian qualities such as generosity, compassion, and concern for the less fortunate. Melvin Jones Fellows receive a lapel pin and a personalized wall plaque in honor of their commitment to helping others. (* progressive)

MULTIPLE DISTRICT 11 AWARD

S.A. DODGE AWARD 

The S.A. Dodge Award is presented to two Lions each year at the MD11 State Convention. The award is for distinguished service at the district, state, and international levels of the Lions organization. This honor has been bestowed upon the following District 11-B1 Lions:

1969 PID C. Laverne Robbins
1983 PDG Wendell Doty
1985 PID Ken Lautzenheiser
1987 PDG Harold Geppert
1990 PDG John Mally
1991 PDG Vernon Shahan
2007 PID Esther LaMothe
2008 PCC Roger LaMothe
2015 PDG Gary Babcock
2019 PDG Ron Quada
2021 PDG Dennis Lautzenheiser 

LIONS OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION AWARDS

LIONS OF MICHIGAN HALL OF FAME 

The Lions of Michigan Hall of Fame is a project of the Lions of Michigan Foundation. The purpose is to recognize and honor those individuals who have had a significant impact on Lionism in Michigan and to preserve a memory and record of their service. Each year up to four individuals are selected for enshrinement, normally one living member and up to three deceased individuals. 

Nomination form on Lions of Michigan website

2009 Ken Lautzenheiser, C. LaVern Robbins, Karl Sorrick
2013 Wendell Doty, Paul Frederick
2014 Roger LaMothe
2015 Esther LaMothe, Dale Hart
2016 Harold Geppert/Harold “Hop” Anderson
2017 Gary Babcock
2018 Clem Ruiz

LIONS OF MICHIGAN SERVICE HUMANITARIAN AWARD 

This award has been replaced by the Hall of Fame.

2003 Lauren Flick
2005 John Drake
2005 Ken Lautzenheiser

JOHN S. NOEL FELLOWS

The most distinguished form of recognition from LOMF. It is available to recognize an outstanding individual for their service to Lions and those in need. (* progressive)

John S. Noel Fellows

Barry Allen Peggy Allen Gary Babcock** Roger Bosse Richard Dettling Alan Lairson Esther LaMothe Roger LaMothe Ken Lautzenheiser

Ron Quada Barbara Ray* Clem Ruiz***** Vicki Ruiz** Roberta Sexton Amy Shepherd Carlton Stanley Nigel Ware (UK)

HELEN KELLER FELLOWS

This award recognizes those who have contributed to issues that relate to sight, hearing and disabilities.  (* progressive)

Helen Keller Fellows

Barry Allen Peggy Allen Gary Babcock Roger Bosse Steve Britten Ken Datte Richard Dettling Lora Durham Linda Evans Teri Freeling Bea Furman Dave Hill Annette Hemeryck Tom Hutton Al Lairson

Esther LaMothe Rowena Lautzenheiser Vicki Lautzenheiser Lorraine Lindsey* David Robinson Clem Ruiz Vicki Ruiz Roberta Sexton Patricia Stiff Walter Treichel Terry Walters Richard Westbury Donna Wicker Bob Zieleniewski

KEN E. LAUTZENHEISER FELLOWS

The award is often used to recognize extraordinary efforts by a Lion. Ken E. Lautzenheiser was instrumental in organizing the Lions of Michigan Foundation in the early 1980's.  The Foundation helps to provide a greater impact on communities.     (* progressive)

Barry Allen*  Peggy Allen  Don Anderson Harold “Hop” Anderson  John Anderson Nancy Anderson  Chuck Armstrong  Gary Babcock * Linda Babcock Beverly Baker-Jones  Bruce Bates  Jim Baum   Peter Becker Kenneth Bell  Alun Bevan  Bruce Bidelman* Michele Biondolillo Craig Bishop Ted Blatter Doug Blume Donald Brewer  Steve Britten  William Brogan  Samantha Browning Glen Callison Sr  Louis Ceriani Bob Chrisman  Charlene Chrisman*  Myrl Clayton  Chris Craft  George Crane Pat Crane  Kim Creger Ken Datte Mike Dauphinais  Jeffrey Day Lawrence DeForest Dick Dettling  Rod Detty  Carolyn Downton  John Drake  Bill Farrand III Joy Ferguson Lauren Flick Bruce Forshee  Larry France Paul Frederick  Shirley Frederick  Harold Geppert  Siobhan Gorman  Cynthia Gorton  Peg Griggs  Beverly Heintz Mert Heintz Paul Helm Russ Henagan Dave Hill Nancy Hill Calvin Holser  Jerry Horsch  Margie Horsch Raymond Hullinger  Jackie Hunter  William Jackson  Ermil Jones  Sherrie Jones  Richard Jung Pat King  Glenn Knaub John Koerner Pat Kohmescher  Ron Kohmescher  Nancy Koker  John Krienke  Al Lairson  Christine Lake  Esther LaMothe* Roger LaMothe Lisa Langley Ellie Langston Earl Laughrey Dennis Lautzenheiser Kenneth Lautzenheiser Rowena Lautzenheiser

Vicki Lautzenheiser  Jim Laverock Jim Legault  Lorraine Lindsey James Lininger  Debbie Link  Robert Mack  John Mally Jason Manke  Virginia Mann  Richard Marowelli  Stan Masters Lowell Maxson  Suzanne Maxson Joe McAlary Brian McClain Bino Midena  Warren Mills  Joann Moe Jim Montgomery Phyllis Morgan Gary Morrill  Thomas Morris  Jay Myers Al Neblo Connie Neese* Clifton Osborn  Charles Parker Tom Penhallegon  Linda Penhallegon  Elaine Piper David Prohaska  Robert Provot  Ron Quada  Char Quada Ron Raiford Barbara Ray Bonnie Reamer  Jack Reamer  Charles Ringman  Sue Ringman  Jim Roberts Glen Ruder Clem Ruiz ** Vicki Ruiz**** Richard Ruppel***  Dick Saxton* Wayne Schuette Diane Schweda Bob Sexton Don Sharp Nancy Sharp Dan Shepherd Bert Smith Douglas Smith* Clinton Sneary  Joann Sneary  Jim Souder  Carlton Stanley  Gerry Steers  David Steptoe  Robert Steptoe Richard Tallman Claudea Templeton  Tom Terbrueggen  Emil Totte Walt Treichel  Tom Tyson  Richard Ulrich Bill VanVorst Vicki Ruiz Bud Sager Carolyn Verbecken  Doris Walker Doris Walker Gerald Walker  Richard Walker Terry Walters  Becky Walters Donald Weberling  Richard Westbury Art Winter Nancy Winter

EVERSIGHT FELLOWSHIPS

EVERSIGHT MICHIGAN FELLOWS 

Eversight Michigan recognizes individuals who demonstrate humanitarian work through service.  (* progressive)

Bino Midena  Warren Mills  Joann Moe Jim Montgomery Phyllis Morgan Gary Morrill  Thomas Morris  Jay Myers Al Neblo  Connie Neese* Clifton Osborn  Charles Parker Tom Penhallegon  Linda Penhallegon  Elaine Piper David Prohaska Robert Provot  Ron Quada  Char Quada Ron Raiford Barbara Ray Bonnie Reamer  Jack Reamer  Charles Ringman  Sue Ringman  Jim Roberts Glen Ruder Clem Ruiz ** Vicki Ruiz**** Richard Ruppel***  Dick Saxton*

Wayne Schuette  Diane Schweda Bob Sexton Don Sharp Nancy Sharp Dan Shepherd Bert Smith Douglas Smith * Clinton Sneary  Joann Sneary  Jim Souder  Carlton Stanley  Gerry Steers  David Steptoe  Robert Steptoe Richard Tallman Claudea Templeton  Tom Terbrueggen  Emil Totte Walt Treichel  Tom Tyson  Richard Ulrich Bill VanVorst Carolyn Verbecken  Doris Walker Gerald Walker  Richard Walker  Terry Walters  Becky Walters Donald Weberling  Richard Westbury  Art Winter Nancy Winter

EVERSIGHT WILLIAM (DOC) BARR KNIGHT FOR VISION FELLLOW  

The William “Doc” Barr Knights for Vision Fellowship is in recognition of humanitarian work and
awarded to those who donate $1,000 or more to Eversight in a three-year period. (* progressive)

Barry Allen Peggy Allen John Anderson Bill Brogan LuAnne Bullington Michael Cole Howard Conlon David Desnoyer Linda Evans Mark Jennings Rod Kirtland John Krienke David Mongson

Gary Moss Ron Quada Ellie Rogers Amy Shepherd Joann Sneary Claudea Templeton Alexandra Teska Walter Treichel  Tom Tyson Terry Walters Richard Westbury*  Alison Wright

EVERSIGHT CHARLES WEIR SIGHT CONSERVATION FELLOWS

The A. Charles Weir Sight Conservation Fellowship is in recognition of humanitarian work and awarded to those who donate $500 or more to Eversight in a three-year period. (* progressive)

Barry Allen  Peggy Allen  Gary Babcock Barb Baggerly Dennis Barry Dana Biggs Craig Bishop Joyce Blair Roger Bosse< Cheryl Bradshaw Bill Brogan Wendy Burns Curtis Cheatum Kim Creger Dick Dettling Carolyn Downton David Downton Laura Durham Robert Eby Linda Evans David Foster Amanda Frederick Alex Gossage Peg Griggs Alexander Hicks Margie Horsch Terri Huffman Mark Hymes Alison Kilduff Ron Kohmescher Pat Kohmescher Cathy Koning John Krienke Al Lairson Esther LaMothe Victoria Launiere Dennis Lautzenheiser Vicki Lautzenheiser Lorraine Lindsey

Kelly Lubbe Jerry Mackey Ken McMasters Nancy Moss Al Neblo Connie Neese Nicole Nessler-Stuhec Robert Oberst Becky Omo Barbara Ray Walt & Joy Reed Dick Saxton Ralph Schmude Vicki Ruiz Bud Sager Michael Scott Jr. Roberta Sexton Donna Smith Jack Stankrauff Pat Stiff Linda Sullivan Alex Teska Lisa Towne Judy Trefry Walt Treichel Art Turner Tom Tyson Laura Yates Jenny VanderMuelen Becky Walters Muriel Walters Richard Westbury ID Mike and Linda Molenda ID Melvyn and Ginny Bray PID Dana Briggs Klavon Pizzeria & Pub Polly's Country Market

 

DISTRICT 11-B1 AWARDS

WENDELL DOTY AWARD

LION/LIONESS/LEO OF THE YEAR

1999-2000  Lion Glen Ruder, North Adams, Lioness Barbara Chinchak, Michigan Center
2000-2001 Lion Roger LaMothe, Jackson Eye Openers, Lioness Carol Lounsberry, Michigan Center
2001-2002 Lion Joy Ferguson, Inter Lakes, Lioness Tina Nichols, Michigan Center
2002-2003 Lion Esther LaMothe, Jackson Eye Openers, Lioness Doris Hamlin, Michigan Center
2003-2004 Lion Bob Chrisman, Munith, Lioness Beverly Heintz, Michigan Center
2004-2005 Lion Alan Schrader, Adrian Breakfast
2005-2006 Lion Clem Ruiz, Michigan Center, Lioness Judy Trefry, Michigan Center
2006-2007 Lion Dick Dettling, Dexter, Lioness Shawn Messner, Michigan Center
2007-2008 Lion Paul Frederick, Athens UnionCity, Lioness Marie Pawson, Michigan Center
2008-2009 Lion Mike Dauphinais, Marshall, Lioness Jane Hochertz, Michigan Center
2009-2010 Lion Diane Schweda, Jackson Eye Openers, Lioness Marcia Audette, Bedford Elsa
2010-2011 Lion Larry France, Dexter, Lioness Jane Hochertz, Michigan Center
2011-2012 Lion Connie Neese, Jackson Eye Openers, Lioness Susie Fish, Michigan Center
2012-2013 Lion Roberta Sexton, Jackson Host, Lioness Laura Yates, Bedford Elsa
2013-2014 Lion Peggy Allen, Manchester, Lioness Denise Griffin, Michigan Center
2014-2015 Lion Margie Horsch, Jackson Eye Openers, Lioness Donna McGuire, Bedford
2015-2016 Lion Barry Allen, Manchester, Lioness Muriel Walters, Bedford
2016-2017 Lion Dennis Berry, Dexter, Lioness Becky Lawrence, Bedford
2017-2018 Lion Dave Hill, Vandercook Lake
2018-2019 Lion Lorraine Lindsey, Tekonsha, Lioness Kristina Smith, Bedford
2019-2020 Carolyn Verbecken, Jackson Eye Openers
2020-2021 Barb Ray, Jackson Eye Openers
2021-2022 Michael S. Brown, Jackson Host
2022-2023 Shawne Lige, Jackson Eye Openers

PAUL FREDERICK SPARK PLUG AWARD

The PDG Paul Frederick Spark Plug Award is given to the club with the greatest percent increase in membership. An example would be if there are 10 members in a club at the beginning of the year and at the end of the Lion year they have 15 members they had a net gain of 5 members but a 50% gain in membership. 

2009-2010 Ann Arbor Host
2011-2012 Jackson Eye Openers
2012-2013 Munith
2013-2014 Clinton
2014-2015 Pittsford Area
2015-2016 Adrian Evening
2016-2017 Clarklake

PDG DAVE HILL OUTSTANDING MEMBERSHIP GAIN AWARD

The PDG Dave Hill OMG (Outstanding Membership Growth) Award is given to the club that adds the most members in a Lion year. An example would be if a club started the Lion year with 50 members and ended the Lion year with 65 members they would have a net gain of 15 members. The club with the greatest net gain of members gets the OMG Award.

2016-2017   Clarklake +13
2017-2018   Napoleon
2021-2022   Dexter +16