The Clarendon Lions Club held its 103rd anniversary Charter Banquet last Tuesday, October 28, and presented awards to outstanding members during the evening.
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Boss Lion Pro Tem Chanel Silva announced Lion Anndria Newhouse and Lion Ted Shaller as the Lions of the Year, following a tie vote among the membership earlier last month.
Newhouse and Shaller were honored for their service to the club and their work with sponsoring blood drives, bringing in programs, and always being at the forefront of being willing to serve as well as for encouraging others to join them in service.
Lion Richard Green was recognized by the club with a plaque honoring his term of service as club president from 2024-2025 and all the service that happened under his leadership.
Millie McAnear was formally crowned as the club’s Sweetheart for the current year. Her grandmother also held that same title when she was a girl.
Zone Chair Noemi Peña of Wellington addressed the club and discussed her family and their commitment to community service. She talked about the importance of giving back and praised the Clarendon club for its many activities to benefit the community. Peña said is enjoying visiting the clubs in Zone 5 and learning more about the service other communities perform. Zone 5 includes Lions Clubs in Clarendon, Hedley, Memphis, Wellington, and Wheeler.
Those attending this year’s banquet were Zone Chair Noemi Peña and her partner in service Lion Gene; Boss Lion Pro Tem Chanel Silva and husband Craig, Past President Richard Green and Lion Mary Green; Lions Roger Estlack and Ashlee Estlack; Lions Scarlet and Russell Estlack; Lion Anndria Newhouse; Sweetheart Millie McAnear with her parents, Walker and Erica; Lion Chuck Robertson and Laura Shortnacy; Lion Machiel Covey and husband, J.B.; Lion Larry Capranica and wife, Karen; Lion Eric Gehman; Lion Rita Gehman; Lion Ted Shaller and wife Sharon; and Lion Jacob Fangman..
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