Lion Mike Donner has received the distinguished Robert J. Uplinger Award. Donner has been a member of the Chili Lions for 13 years, has held a variety of positions, and is a true example of the Lions motto: “We Serve.”
In 2016, Donner became the President of the club. He served two terms and then went on to become the Second Vice District Governor in 2018. The following year he moved up to become First Vice District Governor in 2019. In 2020 he became District Governor with a full endorsement from his club.
The Lions Club of Chili then had a need and Donner again stepped in to fulfill the role of President in 2021 and 2022 while carrying on his other duties as Past District Governor. Lion Janine Wheeler said, “I had the pleasure of being his secretary during this time and could not have supported a better leader.”
In between all the roles he committed to, he continued to serve the Lions Club of Chili in a variety of ways as a point person for many of its activities. “I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award than our very own Mike Donner!” Wheeler said.
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