The Lions Club of Fort Atkinson has announced that several of its members have collectively achieved some 300 years of service.
According to information released by the club, the Fort Atkinson chapter is more than 90 years old, and “it’s current membership has been serving the community for decades.”
The club’s first fall meeting was held Monday, the release stated, during which “special honors” were bestowed upon members who received “milestones in membership.”
A list of those honored includes: Dave Ring and Don Hoeppner, both recognized for 10 years of service; Chuck Jacobson and Jim Glynn, both recognized for 15 years of service; Roger Draeger, Bob Ehrke, Don Gross, Gale Puerner, and Gib Benoy, each of whom were recognized for 20 years of service; Ron Vogel, who was recognized for 45 years of service, and E.G. Becker and Tim Dunlap, both of whom were recognized for 55 years of service.
According to the release, during the meeting Club Service Chairperson Donna Petersen announced that last year, the Fort Atkinson Lions Club accrued some 12,000 volunteer hours. Hours were logged at both club-sponsored events and community-based projects, including Second Harvest, Lions Eye Bank tissue transport, and Meals on Wheels.
Additionally, the release noted, more than 3,700 used eyeglasses were collected.
The Lions Club will next meet Monday, Sept. 25, during which time it will host “Guest Night.” Fort Atkinson community members are invited to attend.
For more information about the club and its programming, visit www.eclubhouse.org/sites/fortatkinson or contact its membership chair Kevin Becker by phone: 920-650-8005. Information about the Lions Clubs International is found on its website: www.lionsclubs.org.
Gale Puerner, seated, from left, Don Gross, Roger Dreager, and E.G. Becker, along with Nate Dunlap, standing, from left, Tim Dunlap, Jim Glynn, Chuck Jacobsen, Gib Benoy, Bob Ehrke, and Dave Ring gather after receiving recognition from the Fort Atkinson Lions Club for their years of service. Also honored, but not pictured, were Don Hoeppner and Ron Vogel. Contributed photo.
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