Eric Schultz has been installed as a new member of the Fort Atkinson Lions Club.
Within a recent press release, the club noted that Schultz was installed as a new member in April.
Schultz joins 1.4 million men and women in the Lions Club organization, according to the release.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Schultz, who was described as being a member “for a while,” could not be officially installed as a member of the club until April 26. He was sponsored by Lion Trish Jonas, the release stated.
As noted in the release: Schultz joins the organization with a history of serving his nation and local community. He is a captain in the United States Army Reserve and served two tours in Iraq and one in Kosovo. This year, he was appointed to his second term on the Fort Atkinson Planning Commission. Schultz is also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Schultz said he is excited to use his website skills to redesign the Fort Atkinson Lions Club website, showcasing the club’s programs and projects. Schultz also is on the Lions Club committee planning the Tour de Fort ride, to be held August 15.
Club history
According to the release, the Fort Atkinson Lions Club celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, making it the second oldest club in District 27-A1 (southeastern Wisconsin). The club has a long history of involvement in the community from its annual Smelt Fry, Corn and Chicken Dinner, and its concession stand at Ralph Park softball games. The club supports local projects, as well as broader projects such as used eyeglasses recycling, cancer research, and the Wisconsin Lions Camp, as well as a myriad of other endeavors.
Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships and improving the world through kindness. Lions roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better. In addition to the financial support given to the community, club members keep the Highways 12 and 26 interchange on-ramps and off-ramps free of litter as part of their highway cleanup. They will be doing their spring cleaning later this month.
The district golf outing is coming to Fort Atkinson on Thursday, July 15. The event will be first-class and showcase Koshkonong Mounds County Club’s fabulous course. Fort Atkinson club members have decided that the Wisconsin Lions Camp will receive funds from this districtwide event. Jonas is chairing the golf outing.
To learn more about the Fort Atkinson Lions Club visit www.eclubhouse.org/sites/fortatkinson, https://www.facebook.com/FortAtkinsonLionsClub, or call the Club’s membership chair Kevin Becker at 920-650-8005. For Lions Clubs International information, visit www.lionsclubs.org.
Newly installed member of the Fort Atkinson Lions Club Eric Schultz is pictured with his sponsor, Lion Trish Jonas. Submitted photo.
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