Two Sycamore Lions Awarded Melvin Jones Fellowships
The Sycamore Lions awarded Melvin Jones Fellowships to Lions Loren Krout and Barbra Schultz, two of its members at their June Installation Dinner. The Melvin Jones Fellowship is the highest honor bestowed by Lions Clubs International Foundation. It is the backbone of LCIF, providing 70 percent of the foundation's revenue.
The mission of LCIF is “To support the efforts of Lions clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects”.
In the first half of this year LCIF has:
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Distributed it 10 millionth dose of Zithromax in its fight against trachoma (river blindness) in Ethiopia.
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Distributed matching grants for vision programs, assistance to the disabled, purchase of medical equipment and screening units, construction of schools and eye clinics, support of senior centers and programs for those in need.
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Built the 1,000th Lions Habitat for Humanity home
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Provided 1.5 million in earthquake assistance for China
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Surpassed its Sightfirst II fundraising goal of $150 million.
Lions Barbra Schultz and Loren Krout exemplify what it means to be a Lion and are deserving of this recognition. Both support the Sycamore Lions club in our effort to serve our community, both locally and internationally. Loren has been a lion for over 35 years and Barbara has 20 of service. Both are past presidents of the Sycamore club, and continue to serve it year after year as committee chairs, board members, or both.
Lion Jerome Perez chairman of the selection committee presents Lions Barbra Schultz and Loren Krout with their fellowships.
For More Information Contact:
Lion Jerome Perez at 815-899-2166