December 9, 2021 - The Westminster Lions Club celebrated it's 81st Charter Night. Lion Bob Coursey was awarded the Lion of the Year, and the Melvin Jones Award,
Check out our slide show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Baysmlx3c
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February 27, 2021 - The Westminster Lions Club welcomes it's newest member - James "Tim" Frisby. See more photos at http://lionsclubofwestminster.org/022521_BonuraAndFrisby.html.
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October 22, 2020 - Kevi Smith is presented with Appreciation Award (http://lionsclubofwestminster.org/102220_KevinReceivesAward.html)
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July 29, 2020 - The Westminster Lions Club welcomes its newest member Kenny Carlisle
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Congratulations to Lion Barb Hayes, who was celebrated as the Club's "Lion of the Year" for her work throughout the year. Here she is receiving the plaque from Past President Lee Miller.
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On December 12, 2019, Lion Barbara Hayes received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Reward. To see other news from our Charter Night visit http://lionsclubofwestminster.org/121219_CharterNight.html
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Lion Kathy Rixham receiving the Certificate of Appreciation from District Governor Evan Gillett.
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Lion Barbar Hayes receiving the Diamond Centennial Award from District Governor Evan Gillett.
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District Governor Evan Gillett swearing in two new members to the Westminster Lions Club - David and Robin Miller. Standing: David Miller, Robin Miller, Kevin Smith, Sr. (Sponsor of the two new members. Seated: District Governor Evan GIllett, Westminster Lions Club President Lee Miller.
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Congratulations to Lion Karen Bullock and Lion Wendy Beares, who each received the 2019 District 22W Governors Medal of Commendation from immediate past Governor Gary Beachy. The medal of commendation is awarded to lions who have demonstrated performance above and beyond what is normally expected. Karen and Wendy have taken the initiative to plan, organize and implement new programs of community outreach and led fundraisers in support of club goals.
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Lion Richard Crunkilton, on the right, is pictured receiving the Lion of the Year Award from Westminster Lions Club President, Bob Coursey. Lion President Bob awarded a very special plaque to Lion Barb Mills in memory and appreciation of her late husband, Lion Russell K. Mills, Jr. A Lion for over 45 years, Russ served in nearly every role, including as Club President in 1996- 1997. A round of applause also to Lions Wendy Beares, Karen Bullock, Ted Burnett, Susie Coursey, Tom Eshelman, Diana Fraser, Barb Hayes, Charlie Hedges, Lee Miller , and Kathy Rixham who each received Certificates of Appreciation from outgoing President Bob Coursey for their service to the club this past year.
Lots of photos - go to http://lionsclubofwestminster.org/062919_InstallationOfOfficers.html to see them all!
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The Westminster Lions Club awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship to Lion Robert Hayes for his dedicated service and commitment to the ideals of Lionism. This is the highest honor conferred by Lions Clubs International. Lion Hayes is chairman of the club High School scholarslhiop awards probram and is a club past president The Melvin Jones award was presented on 11 January 2018 at the Westminster VFW by Barbara Mills, chairman of the Westminster Lions Club Melvin Jones selection committee.
Lion Robert Hayes, center, receives his Melvin Jones pin from his wife Lion Barbara Hayes. Lion Barbara Mills is on the Left.
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The Westminster Lions Club announced the installation of a new member, William Baumgardner, center. He was installed by Lions Region 4 Chair Richard Crunkilton, right, at the clubs October 26th meeting at Veterans of Foreign Wars post 467 in Westminster. Pictured with them, on the left, is the new member sponsor, Kevin Smith. Membership information is available at www.lionsclubofwestminster.org.
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The Westminster Lions Club welcomed two new members on July 27, 2017, during the club’s meeting at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 467 in Westminster. The new members were installed by District 22W Region 4 Chair, Richard Crunkilton . Pictured from the left: Region 4 chair, Richard Crunkilton, Linda Clark; Immediate past membership chair, Barbara Hayes and Mark Clark. Membership information is available at www.lionsclubofwestminster.org.
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Molly Meeter won the essay contest.
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Lion Mark Fraser received the Melvin Jones Award at the Westminster Lions Charter Night (http://lionsclubofwestminster.org/120816_CharterNight.html).
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The Westminster Lions Club welcomed four new members on November 17, 2016, during the club’s meeting at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 467 in Westminster. The new members were installed by District 22W Lions District Governor, Brian Cox. . Pictured from the left: Kevin Smith; District Governor, Brian Cox; Karen Bullock; Fenton Piggott; Wendy Beares and Floyd Freyman, President Westminster Lions Club.
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The Westminster Lions Club announced the installation of a new member, Kerri Crunkilton, center. She was installed by Lions District Gov. Robert Mitchel, left, at the clubs December 10 meeting at Veterans of Foreign Wars post 467 in Westminster. Pictured with them is the Westminster Lions Club President, Richard Crunkilton.
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Lion Barb Hayes was awarded the Lion of the Year award by President Tom Eshelman at the installation of officers on June 25.
At the July 23 meeting, she received a lovely plaque, presented by Past-President Tom Eshelman.
Barb runs the Westminster Lions Club Basket Bingo and Quartermania. In addition to that she is a member of pretty much every committee, and also helps with all of the club events. Plus she is Membership Chairman.
Barb is a very busy lady, and the Westminster Lions Club is lucky to have her.
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The Westminster Lions Club’s 76th annual installation of officers and directors night took place June 25 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 467 in Westminster. Lion President Tom Eshelman turned over the gavel to the incoming president, Richard Crunkilton in the 2015 – 2016 swearing-in ceremony presided over by Past District Gov. Andrew J. DeMario, Sr. Lion Barbara Hayes was presented with the Westminster Chapter Lion of the year award and Lions Jeanette Morris and Richard Crunkilton were presented with certificates of appreciate for their efforts during the past year. The Westminster Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday each month at VFW Post 467. Those interested in becoming a member may visit www.thewestminstserlionsclub.org for more information.
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At the 28 May 2015 meeting of the Westminster Lions Club, held at Westminster Post 467 VFW, Lion Russell K. Mills received recognition as the Westminster Lions Club recipient of the District 22W Honor Roll Award.
The District 22W Honor Roll Award recognizes Lions and Lionesses who have rendered outstanding service to their clubs and their communities at the “grassroots” level over an extended period of time, who exemplify the spirit of Lionism through their unselfish dedication and who are deserving of District-wide recognition for the efforts in support of Lionism.
Pictured: From the left, Past District Governor (PDG) Andrew DeMario; Russell K. Mills; Westminster Lions Club President, Tom Eshelman and PDG Richard Liebno
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The installation ceremony by Past District Governor (PDG), Andrew DeMario, of new club member Susan Coursey, who was sponsored by the club’s membership chairman, Barbara Hayes. Pictured from the left: Westminster Lions Club President Thomas Eshelman, PDG Andrew DeMario, newly inducted member Susan Coursey, and Membership Chairman Barbara Hayes.
