Lions Clubs International
(1917 to Present)
Lions International is a non religious, non political global service volunteer organization that as formaly been around since its creation and unification in 1917 in Chicago, Illinois.
Today there are around 48,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas that total upwards of 1.4 million members.
Lions International Link: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en
Website Link: https://lionsforum.org/
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/lionsclubs/
Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/lionsclubs/?hl=en
X (Twitter); https://twitter.com/lionsclubs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The Global Causes:
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-global-causes/diabetes
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-global-causes/vision
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-global-causes/hunger
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-global-causes/environment
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-global-causes/childhood-cancer
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/youth
Lions Clubs International Foundation
Website; https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission
Facebook Page; https://www.facebook.com/LCIFLions/
Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/lionsclubs/?hl=en
X (Twitter); https://twitter.com/lionsclubs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Global Focus Areas:
Vision; https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/give-our-focus-areas/vision
Youth: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/give-our-focus-areas/youth
Disaster Relief; https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/give-our-focus-areas/disaster-relief
Humanitarian; https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/give-our-focus-areas/humanitarian
Diabetes; https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-global-causes/diabetes
Hunger; https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/give-our-focus-areas/hunger
Childhood Cancer; https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/give-our-focus-areas/hunger
Member Recognition Over the Years
International Counsellor Lion E.R. "Red" Deering*, (1948- 1966) (Member. Associate Yreka) PDG
Melvin Jones Fellows of the Yreka Host Lions Club
Level Two Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows;
Lion Mark Smith (2024)
Level One Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows;
Lion Mark Smith (2016)
Lion PDG John Robak*
Melvin Jones Fellows;
Lion PDG John Robak* (2019)
Lion Mark Smith (2007)
Lion Mary Smith (2007)
Lions Clubs International leadership and Development Programs
Website: https://lionsforum.org/
47th Annual, 2023 Forum location:
Club members who attended; Lions Denise & JonMichael (Pins for attending)
Friends of the Forum Supporter Pins: Lion Denise Patterson, Lion JonMichael Patterson
Forum Mentor Pin Recipient: Lion JonMichael Patterson
Website: https://lionsuniversity.org/
(Available to Lions Members Only)
Lions University Bachelors Degree of Leadership Program Graduate Lion Denise Patterson, 2023.
Lions University Bachelors Degree of Leadership Program Graduate Lion JonMichael Patterson, 2023.
Guiding Lion Program
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/guiding-lion-program
Certified Guiding Lion, Lion JonMichael Patterson, 2023 - 2026
Proud Lion Mentoring Program
Program Weblink: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/mentoring-program
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/mission-to-grow
Mission 1.5 New Members Sponsors 2023- 2024;
Lion Denise Patterson (02/2024)
Lion Denise Patterson (01/2024)
Lion JonMichael Patterson (01/2024)
Mission 1.5 New Members 2023- 2024;
Lion Katie Sharpels (02/2024)
Lion Tammie Schumacher (01/2024)
Lion Tara Kilcolins (01/2024)
Yreka Host Lions Club Proud Lion Awardees:
Lion Tammie Schumacher (April 2024)
Lion Shari Locricchio (December 2023)
Lion Denise Patterson (October 2023)
Lion JonMichael Patterson
Lion Mary Smith
Lion Mark Smith
Lion Rick Atchley
Lion Donna Kendall*
Lion Verne Kendall*
Lion Billy Joe McCulley*
Lion Trish McCulley*
Lion PDG John Robak*
Yreka Host Lions Club Proud Sponsor Awardees:
Lion JonMichael Patterson (x4)
Lion Rusty Neiswanger
Lion Mary Smith
Lion Mark Smith
Lion Billy Joe McCulley*
Lion PDG John Robak*
Lion Donna Kendall*
Lion Verne Kendall*
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Club Recognitions from Lions (LCI)
(Always Growing Section)
Supporter Club of Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guiding Lion New Club Sponsor Award
Sponsors of Lions Skills for Adolescence
A White Cane Lions Club
Club Excellence Award, 2022-2023
Membership Satisfaction Award, 2021- 2022
Lions Campaign 100 Supporting Club, 2022
Lions 95 Year Club, 2020
100% Member Support Banner Patch/ Chevron 2, 2019
Melvin Jones Banner Patch Chevron, 2019
Premier Centennial Club, August, 2017
Lions 90 Year Club, 2015
Lions 85 Year Club, 2010
Melvin Jones Banner Patch Chevron, 2007
Melvin Jones Fellow Banner Patch- First Time, 2007
Lions 80 Year Club, 2005
Lions 75 Year Club Banner Patch, 2000
Bridge Builders Award, 20% Net Gain in Membership, 1996- 1997
International Understanding and Cooperation Outstanding Club, 1996 - 1997
Club Certification of Appreciation, 1995
Lions 70 Year Club Banner Patch, 1995
Club Certification of Appreciation, 1994
Club Certification of Appreciation, 1992
Lions Conquering Blindness Campaign, Sight First Top Five , 1991- 1992
Lions 65 Year Club, 1990
100% Member Support Banner Patch/ Chevron- First Time, 1989
Lions 60 Year Club, 1985
Lions 55 Year Club, Banner Batch, 1980
Lions 50 Year Club, 1975, Half a Century Club, Banner Patch
International Presidents Retention Award Banner Patch, 1974- 1975
Lions 25 Year Club, 1950
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Lions Highest Awards & Honors (LCI)
(Always Growing Section)
International President's Award Recipient Lion Mary Smith, 2021 (2nd Highest Honor in Lions)
International President's Outstanding Leadership Award Recipient Lion Mary Smith, 2022 (3rd highest honor in Lions)
International President's Certificate of Appreciation Recipient Lion JonMichel Patterson, 2022 (4th highest honor in Lions)
International Presidents Award, (Unknown level), Lion Ray Marschner*, 1995 (Mt. Shasta Lion at time)
International Presidents Award, (Unknown level), Lion Donna Kendall*, 1995
City of Hope Recognition Award, Lion Donna Kendall*, 1995
LCI Extension Award, Lion PDG John Robak*
LCI Master Key Award, Lion PDG John Robak*
LCI Senior Builder Key Award, Lion PDG John Robak*
Lions Clubs International Testimonial of Appreciation of Presidency Award 1963-1964, Lion J.D. Robbins*
Bronze Contributing Members to LCIF, Lions Mark & Mary Smith
Individual Club Member Campaign 100 Supporting Donor, Lion JonMichael Patterson
Lions Share Donor Recognition, 2022-2023, Lion JonMichael Patterson
LCI Diamond Centennial Lions:Rick Atchley, PDG John Robak*, Peggy Atchley (Former Lion)
LCI Gold Centennial Lions:Rick Atchley, PDG John Robak*, Peggy Atchley (Former Lion)
LCI Silver Centennial Lions: Rick Atchley, PDG John Robak*, Peggy Atchley (Former Lion)
LCI 2-Member Key Award, Lion Jennifer Green-Issoglio
LCI Membership Key Award, Lion Mark Smith
LCI Membership Key Award, Lion Mary Smith
Membership Chevron Awards:
Membership Chevron Awards 55 Years of Service:
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 55 Year Monarch Chevron, 2012
Lion Walter Peters*, 55 Year Monarch Chevron, 2004
Membership Chevron Awards 50 Years of Service:
Lion PDG John Robak*, 50 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 2022
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 50 Year Monarch Chevron, 2007
Lion Walter Peters*, 50 Year Monarch Chevron, 1999
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 50 Year Monarch Chevron, 1998
Membership Chevron Awards 45 Years of Service:
Lion Gary Wiley*, 45 Year Monarch Chevron, 2019
Lion PDG John Robak*, 45 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 2017
Lion Robert Wear, 45 Year Monarch Chevron, 2004 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 45 Year Monarch Chevron, 2002
Lion Walter Peters*, 45 Year Monarch Chevron, 1994
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 45 Year Monarch Chevron, 1993
Membership Chevron Awards 40 Years of Service:
Lion Verne Kendall*, 40 Year Monarch Chevron, 2018
Lion Gary Wiley*, 40 Year Monarch Chevron, 2014
Lion PDG John Robak*, 40 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 2012
Lion Robert Wear, 40 Year Monarch Chevron, 1999 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 40 Year Monarch Chevron, 1997
Lion Walter Peters*, 40 Year Monarch Chevron, 1989
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 40 Year Monarch Chevron, 1988
Membership Chevron Awards 35 Years of Service:
Lion Grace Shaffer, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 2020
Lion Donna Kendall*, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 2015
Lion Verne Kendall*, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 2013
Lion Gary Wiley*, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 2009
Lion PDG John Robak, 35 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 2007
Lion Robert Wear, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 1994 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 1992
Lion Walter Peters*, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 1984
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 1983
Lion Randolph Collier*, 35 Year Monarch Chevron, 1974
Membership Chevron Awards 30 Years of Service:
Lion Steve Drageset, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 2022 ((Former Lion)
Lion Mark Smith, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 2020
Lion Grace Shaffer, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 2015
Lion Richard Marvin, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 2014 (Former Lion)
Lion Donna Kendall*, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 2010
Lion Verne Kendall*, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 2008
Lion Gary Wiley*, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 2004
Lion PDG John Robak*, 30 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 2002
Lion Robert Wear, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 1989 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 1987
Lion Walter Peters*, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 1979
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 1978
Lion Randolph Collier*, 30 Year Monarch Chevron, 1969
Membership Chevron Awards 25 Years of Service:
Lion Jennifer Green-Issoglio, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2021
Lion Rich Barre, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2021
Lion Mary Smith, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2020
Lion Steve Drageset, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2017 (Former Lion)
Lion Don Callahan, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2016 (Former Lion)
Lion Billy Joe McCulley*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2016
Lion Mark Smith, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2015
Lion Mike Schafer*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2014
Lion Bill Branch, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2011 (Former Lion)
Lion Grace Shaffer, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2010
Lion Richard Moyer*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2010
Lion Richard Marvin, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2009 (Former Lion)
Lion Donna Kendall*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2005
Lion Joan Joesten*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2005
Lion Verne Kendall*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 2003
Lion Gary Wiley*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 1999
Lion PDG John Robak*, 25 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 1997
Lion Robert Wear, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 1984 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 1982
Lion Walter Peters*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 1974
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 1973
Lion Randolph Collier*, 25 Year Monarch Chevron, 1964
Membership Chevron Awards 20 Years of Service:
Lion Raymond Marschner*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2019
Lion Paul Lam, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2018
Lion Jennifer Green-Issoglio, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2016
Lion Rich Barre, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2016
Lion Mary Smith, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2015
Lion Mark Smith, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2010
Lion Steve Drageset, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2012 (Forner Lion)
Lion Billy Joe McCulley*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2011
Lion Marion Paige*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2011
Lion Don Callahan, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2011 (Former Lion)
Lion Mike Schafer*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2009
Lion Bill Branch, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2006 (Former Lion)
Lion Grace Shaffer, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2005
Lion Richard Moyer*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2005
Lion Richard Marvin, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2004 (Former Lion)
Lion Donna Kendall*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2000
Lion Joan Joesten*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 2000
Lion Verne Kendall*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1998
Lion Richard Pies*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1996
Lion Gary Wiley*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1994
Lion PDG John Robak*, 20 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 1992
Lion Robert Wear, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1979 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1977
Lion Walter Peters*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1969
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1968
Lion Randolph Collier*, 20 Year Monarch Chevron, 1959
Membership Chevron Awards 15 Years of Service:
Lion Milt Debuhr, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2019
Lion Raymond Marschner*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2014
Lion Paul Lam, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2013
Lion Jennifer Green-Issoglio, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2011
Lion Rich Barre, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2011
Lion Mary Smith, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2010
Lion Steve Drageset, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2007 (Former Lion)
Lion Don Callahan, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2006 (Former Lion)
Lion Billy Joe McCulley*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2006
Lion Marion Paige*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2006
Lion Mark Smith, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2005
Lion Deanna Marschner*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron , 2005
Lion Mike Schafer*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2004
Lion Bill Branch, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2001 (Former Lion)
Lion Cliff Kettle, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2001 (Former Lion)
Lion Grace Shaffer, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2000
Lion Richard Moyer*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 2000
Lion Richard Marvin, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1999 (Former Lion)
Lion Donna Kendall*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1995
Lion Joan Joesten*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1995
Lion Verne Kendall*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1993
Lion Richard Pies*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1991
Lion Gary Wiley*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1989
Lion Harold Smith, 15 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 1989 (Former Lion) (Union City Tropics Lions Club/ Pleasant Hill Lions Club)
Lion PDG John Robak*, 15 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 1987
Lion Robert Wear, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1974 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1972
Lion Walter Peters*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1964
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1963
Lion Randolph Collier*, 15 Year Monarch Chevron, 1954
Membership Chevron Awards 10 Years of Service:
Lion Rick Atchley, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2022
Lion Betty Moyer, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2021
Lion Rusty Neiswanger, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2020
Lion Deanna Marschner*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron , 2019
Lion Trish McCulley*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2015
Lion Milt Debuhr, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2014
Lion Raymond Marschner*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2009
Lion Paul Lam, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2008
Lion Viola VanOver* 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2008
Lion Jennifer Green-Issoglio, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2006
Lion Susan Kettle, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2005 (Former Lion/ Lioness)
Lion Rich Barre, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2006
Lion Dorothea Cheffey, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2006 (Former Lion)
Lion Mary Smith, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2005
Lion Steve Drageset, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2002 (Former Lion)
Lion Don Callahan, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2001 (Former Lion)
Lion Billy Joe McCulley*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2001
Lion Marion Paige*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 2001
Lion Mark Smith, 10 Year Monarch Chevron , 2000
Lion Deanna Marschner*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron , 2000
Lion Mike Schafer*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1999
Lion Cliff Kettle, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1996 (Former Lion)
Lion Bill Branch, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1996 (Former Lion)
Lion Grace Shaffer, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1995
Lion Richard Moyer*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1995
Lion Richard Marvin, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1994 (Former Lion)
Lion Donna Kendall*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1990
Lion Joan Joesten*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1990
Lion Verne Kendall*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1988
Lion Richard Pies*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1986
Lion Gary Wiley*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1984
Lion Harold Smith, 10 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 1984 (Former Lion) (Union City Tropics Lions Club/ Pleasant Hill Lions Club)
Lion PDG John Robak*, 10 Year Charter Monarch Chevron, 1982
Lion Robert Wear, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1969 (Former Lion)
Lion Wilbur VanOver*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1967
Lion Walter Peters*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1959
Lion Rolla Colburn*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1958
Lion Randolph Collier*, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, 1949
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