Members

Awards

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:

  1. Fifty (50) points for each member serving on the District Cabinet.
  2. Twenty Five (25) points for each member chairing a District Committee.
  3. Twenty (20) points for each District 11-B1 All State Band member financially supported by your club.
  4. Ten (10) points for submitting your club newsletter or news stories to the District Newsletter Editor. (Max 50 points)
  5. Ten (10) points maximum for having a Lions Welcome sign in good condition displayed in your community.
  6. Fifty (50) points for 10% of your club membership collaborating with another club on a project or a fundraiser. (Max 150 points)
  7. Fifty (50) points for participating in the Reading Action Program.
  8. 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
  9. 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).
  10. Fifty (50) points (max) if you have a presentation done at one of your membership meetings by the GMT, GLT, or GST chairperson.
  11. Ten (10) points per outside speaker at your regular meetings (Max 50 points).

MEMBERSHIP:

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

ATTENDANCE:

  1. Ten (10) points for every 10% of your club members attending the District Convention.
  2. Ten (10) points for every 10% of your club members attending the Multiple District 11 Convention.
  3. Ten (10) points for each member attending the Fall Conference.
  4. Ten (10) points for each member attending Banner Exchange.
  5. Ten (10) points for each member attending the Spring Leadership Forum.
  6. Ten (10) points for each club member attending the Michigan Forum.
  7. Ten (10) points for 5% of your members visiting another club. (Max 100 points)
  8. 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:

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

CONTRIBUTIONS:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Purchase $10.00 worth of White Cane supplies by February 28, 2023.

REPORTS:

  1. District Membership/Activity reports submitted on time every month.
  2. Membership report completed to MyLCI on time every month.
  3. Maintain a club web page and/or Facebook page.
  4. Contributed photos or articles to District Newsletter Editor quarterly.
  5. Submitted a nomination for District Lion, Lioness, or Leo of the Year.
  6. Submit your club for the Karl Sorrick Traveling Award as “Club of the Year.”
  7. 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)

Adrian Breakfast 
Larry Atkin
Burt Fenby 
Terry Hicks
Charles Ringman* 
Douglas Spade 
Laura VanSickle
 
Adrian Evening 
Susan Ringman* 
William Suydam 
 
Ann Arbor Evening 
Kent Bowsher 
Kathleen Harper 
Cathy Koning
Judson Littell
Wilma Luckhardt 
Scott Strieter 
Doris Walker 
George Williams 
 
Ann Arbor Host 
Jane Baker 
Herbert Benz 
William Brogan 
LuAnne Bullington* 
Howard Conlon 
Ralph Daily 
Morris Dalitz 
Carolyn Downton 
Nona Devine 
William Dufek
Linda Evans
William Farrand III 
Arthur Gallagher 
Donald Garber* 
John Henderson 
William Hoffman
Clayton Hollis
Cameron Innes 
Carroll Jackson*
Florence Johnston 
Donald Kiel*
Richard King 
Peter Kraeger 
John Krienke* 
Lisa Langley
Marilyn Lindenauer 
Harold Link
Robert Phillips 
Don Pon 
William Rigot
Richard Robinson 
Kevin Ross
Collin Ross
Arthur Schlanderer
Amy Shepherd
 Thomas Taylor 
Alex Teska*
Darcel Tolle 
Henry Velker 
Richard Westbury 
Alison Wright 
 
Battle Creek Cereal City 
John Anderson 
Charles Bates 
James Baum*
Robert Bokhart 
Roger Bosse 
Deland Davis
Larry Field 
Diane Harkness 
Jack Harkness 
Paul Helm 
Stanley Lassen
Joseph McCarthy* 
James McGarvey 
Thomas Morris 
Ralph Nickerson 
David Sauder 
Glenn Schulz 
Larry Shouldice 
Roger Spriggs*
Harriet Spriggs*
Patricia Ann Stiff
Muriel Walters
 
Battle Creek Host
Marvin Ambs 
John Anderson* 
Cecil Barnes 
Craig Bishop 
Janis Bishop 
Glen Burgess
Samuel Carpenter 
Robert Chockley 
Peter Colquhoun 
John Dammers* 
Albert Dillman 
Wendell Doty 
Michael Downing 
Paul Frederick*
Shirley Frederick*
William Frick 
Donald Garrett 
Jack Gray
Erbin Handy
Frank Hendrickson* 
Nelson Heydenberk 
Glen Johnson 
Richard Jung* 
Donald Korten 
Roger Lewis 
Richard Mac Creery 
John Mally
Ronald Mc Phee
Hotie Messenger
Donald Pope*
Warren Reed 
C. Laverne Robbins 
Betty Robins
B. Mason Shambach 
Robert Sharp 
Russell Sholes
Kay Sootsman 
Robert Spencer
 
Battle Creek Lakeview
Mac Doolittle 
Phyllis Doolittle 
Lloyd Robins 
John Wagner
 
Bedford Area 
Ernest Shedd 
Thomas Williams 
 
Blissfield
Stan Masters
John (Dick) Saxton*
 
Branch Area 
Sue Adams
Terri Huffman 
 
Branch County 
Charles Lange 
Richard Marowelli 

Chelsea
Charles Armstrong 
Keith Bloomensaat 
Norman Colbry 
Don Enderby 
Ermil Jones
Donald Kvarnberg 
Daniel Nutt
David Prohaska 
Merlyn Street 
Richard Ulrich* 
Paul Weber 

 

Clarklake
Harold Anderson*

Clinton
Thomas Hayes III
Ron Kohmescher

Dexter
Beverly Baker-Jones
Dennis Berry 
Norman Brown 
Louis Ceriani 
James Cook
Rich Cook
Andy Dettling 
Richard Dettling 
Charles Eddlemon 
William Etzel 
Bruce Forshee 
Lawrence France 
Harold Geppert 
Gary Gould
John Hruska 
Charles Hughes 
James Koch
Bill Marshall 
William S. Marshall
Ron Meyer
L Jay Myers
David Piper
Rex Calvin Reeve
Elvin Ritt
Mel Schroeder
Michael Scott, Jr 
Robert Steptoe 
David Steptoe
Becky Walters
Terry Walters* 
Gerald Wheeler 

Grass Lake 
William Anderson 

Hanover Horton 
John Armstrong 
Ronald Chamberlin 
Neil Childs 
Lawrence DeForest 
Dale Hart
Annette Hemeryck
Brian McClain 
Raymond Spicer 
Barbara Treichel* 
Walter Treichel 
Art Winter
Nancy Winter 
Louis Wisniewski 

Hillsdale
William Jackson 
Jack Reamer 
Bonnie Reamer

Homer
Michael Barton 
Harold Nelson 

Hudson
E. Eugene Staelens 

Huron Valley Sunrise 
Kenneth McMaster
Gary Moss
Bill Rogers 
Thomas Tyson

Inter Lakes
Kenneth Lautzenheiser 
Gene Lee
Clinton Sneary 
Jim Souder 
Roger Studer 
Gerald Walker

Jackson Cascades 
Ralph Hoffman 
John Jacobs 
Donald Parrott

Jackson County Professionals
Silas Frame
Anita Hoyt
Kelly Lubbe
Doug Walz

Jackson East Jackson 
Gerald Hawley
Rolene Smith

Jackson Eye Openers 
Nancy Anderson 
Gilbert Blanks
Carole Briggs 
Wendy Burns
Douglas Cunningham 
Cynthia Gorton* 
Gerald Horsch 
Margie Horsch 
Jackie Hunter
Karen Hutton
Esther LaMothe* 
Roger LaMothe* 
Connie Neese 
Margaret O’Connor 
Barbara Ray
Diane Schweda 
Edward Schweda
Carolyn Verbecken 
John Rene Verbecken

Jackson Host 
David P Anderson
Michael Brown
Jim Cavender 
Richard Colony 
Garrett Cope 
David Desnoyer 
James Drake 
Mark Drake 
Robert Dubois  
Robert Eby 
Rodney Kirtland
Edward Mathein, DDS
John McAuliffe 
Albert Neblo 
Robert Oberst 
Jerrol Pfeiffle 
Vernon Shahan 
Vaughn Smoyer 

Jonesville 
Arthur Fiebig 
Clinton Justice
Roland Williams

Manchester 
Barry Allen*
Peggy Allen*
Bruce Bates
Lisa Chisnell
Richard Davis
Maryann Davis
Siobhan Gorman
Nancy Loudin
Julie Marvin-Manders
Linda Sullivan
Sharon Thomas

Marshall
Bruce Bidelman 
Christopher Craft
Michael Dauphinais*
Rodney Detty
Gerald Jones
Sherrie Jones
Paul Larose 
Thomas Leach 
John Lortz Sr
Dale Manning
Lowell Maxson
Suzanne Maxson
Duane Moe
Charles Parker
Ronald Quada
Charlene Quada
Douglas Smith*
Elmer Stanfill
Carlton Stanley
Ramar Wakenight
Richard Walker
Donald Weberling

Michigan Center Lioness
Roberta Sexton*
Susanna White

Michigan Center
George Crane*
Donald Craven
Norman Eastman
Merton Heintz
Fred Hill
Edward Kendal
Patrick King 
Lawrence Maino 
Thomas Maino 
William Maitland 
Gerald Morris 
Ricky Pawson 
Gary Potts
Clem Ruiz 
Richard Ruppel* 
Robert Sexton
Douglas Sink
George Steers
George Woodard

Munith
Glenn Buckmaster
Robert Chrisman*
Charlene Chrisman
Claude Corwin
Alan Hager
Robert Hulstrom
Everell Huttenlocher
Marlene Huttenlocher
Duane Iverson
Joan Iverson
John Parks
Michael Sadler
Arthur Turner
Richard Wright

Napoleon
Donald Anderson
Gerald Babcock
Dale Babcock
Linda Babcock
Thomas Bendall
Delbert Clayton
Jeffrey Day
Cindy Freiss
Levi Kimball
James Montgomery
Gary Morrill
Donald Rose
Vicki Ruiz
Wayne Russler
Dan Shepherd
Richard Tallman
Gene Willi

North Adams
Dean Jennings 
Glen Ruder*
Nancy Ruder
Harry Schilling

North Jackson
Curtis Beck
Gary Beck
Max Engler
Dennis Lautzenheiser
Vicki Lautzenheiser
Delores Jean Mohon
Timothy Murine
David Myers
A.J. Pond
Steve Roman
Clive Seydell
Ellen Seydell
Robert Sray
John Utz
Jennifer Wilburn

Parma Spring Arbor
Alun Bevan
Harold Burgett 
Ken Datte 
Leslie Gibbs

Pennfield
Kenneth Bell 
Jacqueline Campbell 
John Koerner

Pittsford Area
Herbert Black

Quest South East Jackson
LaWanna Brown
Louvenia Shack-Seals

Saline
Daniel Campbell
Johnny Long 
Richard Magee* 

Tekonsha
Barbara Baggerly 
Margaret Griggs
Gale Jenkins 
Margo Knapp
Lorraine Lindsey 
Howard Main

Vandercook Lake 
Lewis Bouldrey 
Steven Britten 
Carroll Bush
Erv Handloser 
David Hill*
Nancy Hill 
James Sexton 
Ken Strobel 

WIHI LEO
Louisa Savita Stuhec

Ypsilanti
Everett Marshall*

 

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

1995 Wendell Doty, Battle Creek Host
1996 John Mally, Battle Creek Host
1997 Donald Parrott, Jackson Cascades
1998 Ken Lautzenheiser, Inter Lakes
1999 Ron Quada, Marshall
2000 Roger LaMothe, Jackson Eye Openers
2001 Shirley Frederick, Athens Union City
2002 Paul Frederick, Athens Union City
2003 Esther LaMothe, Jackson Eye Openers
2004 Clem Ruiz, Michigan Center
2005 Glen Ruder, North Adams
2006 Richard Jung, Battle Creek Host
2007 Richard Ulrich, Dexter
2008 Gary Babcock, Napoleon
2009 John Krienke, Ann Arbor Host
2010 Diane Schweda, Jackson Eye Openers
2011 Terry Walters, Dexter
2012 Peggy Allen, Manchester
2013 Roberta Sexon, Jackson Host
2014 Dick Dettling, Dexter
2015 Walt Treichel, Hanover-Horton
2016 Barry Allen, Manchester
2017 Connie Neese, Jackson Eye Openers
2018 Dave Hill, Vandercook Lake
2019 Amy Shepherd, Ann Arbor Host
2020 Walter Reed, Clarklake
2020 John Saxton, Blissfield
2021 Chris Lake, Jackson Host
2021 Mike Scott, Dexter
2022 Donna Smith, Battle Creek Cereal City

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

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