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Georgetown Lions Citizen of the Year (COTY)
Media Release
January 10, 2025
Title: Georgetown Citizen of the Year Award (COTY)
Call for Nominations
Have you ever thought about submitting a name for the Lions Citizen for the Year Award? Well here is your chance. Since 1973 the Georgetown Lions Club has honoured those in our community who volunteer to make Georgetown such a great place to live with the Citizen of the Year Award. Individuals, couples or organizations are eligible to receive the award and the Lions Club is asking the public to nominate those special people who qualify.
The award can be given to an individual, couple, group or organization that has served our community as an outstanding volunteer, in sports, culture, health or social services. Many times, the recipients have volunteered in multiple organizations over many years. Each year the selection committee is amazed at the level of commitment that these worthy volunteers have shown to the community.
To nominate an outstanding volunteer for the award, send a letter or if you prefer use our application form which can be found on our web site and return it to Lions Club Citizen of the Year, P.O. Box 73, Georgetown L7G 4T1, or email doug1951.p@gmail.com by February 16, 2025. Past nominations are carried forward for two years and will be reconsidered. This is your chance to truly recognize someone in our community that makes a difference in the lives of many in our town. Please note for the committee to make an informed decision we require a complete application or letter not just the name of the nominee.
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65 Years as a Member of the Georgetown Lions
Lion Chief Jeff Leach presents award to Lio Fred Zorge
Lion Fred Zorge was recently honoured by Lions International for 65 years of volunteer service with the Georgetown Lions Club a remarkable accomplishment that very few members ever obtain.
Lion Fred was born in Holland and emigrated to Canada in 1952 with his new bride Rita and joined his older brother Jon. He and his brother started their own contracting business. One of their colleagues suggested that they go the Georgetown as it was in the midst of a building boom. Developer Rex Heslop had bought thousands of acres of land and was building a full integrated community; Fred and Jon worked on those homes for over 10 years.
Fred remained active as a residential and commercial building contractor his company built prefabricated churches including Saint Andrew’s United on Mountainview Rd. S. in Georgetown. Fred also built apartments in Guelph which he managed for many years before retiring.
Fred’s Lion History
Fred joined the Georgetown Lions Club in 1959 and with his usual dedication and enthusiasm soon became a legend in the Lions culture. He has served in every position in the club including President and multiple terms as Treasurer and Secretary. A natural born leader he has chaired many of the club’s biggest projects including the Santa Claus Parade, the Lions Rodeo, Grey Cup draw and organized the first Citizen of the Year Award in 1973.
The Lions Club in 1971 undertook the construction of new change rooms, utility room and the Lions Hall located behind the Memorial Arena a project funded in whole by the Lions. Lion Fred with his building background directed Lions volunteer during the building project,
Lion Fred served the broader Lions organization as a regional chair and was elected Governor of the district twice. He brought his humour, work ethic and enthusiasm to over 86 clubs and hundreds of members.
His most lasting contribution to the Lions organization was the establishment of the Lions Guide Dog School in Oakville. He encouraged Lions Clubs across Canada to provide funds to build and operate the school. He served a Director and Chair of the Board for eight years. The school now trains dogs for all types of needs, including eyesight and hearing loss, diabetes, epilepsy, PTSD, autism and more. The dogs and training are provided for free supported by Lions across the country.
Lion Fred now in his 99th year still attends the meetings, he has received every major Lions Award from the club level to international awards. The Georgetown Lions are proud and thankful that Lion Fred chose to serve our community so well for 65 years.
Donation to the Georgetown Hospital Dec. 3/24
Lions Al Watt and Jeff Leach present a cheque for $5,000.00 to Knesia Sholdra of the Georgetown Hospital. The funds were raised at the Lions Annual Golf Tournament in July.
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