The Lions Club of Chili recently celebrated the end of its service year with a picnic at Union Station Park in Chili. It was a day to reflect on the club’s events and service projects, and also to celebrate its members and their families.
Lion Sherry Vitale received the Lion of the Year Award for her continued leadership and service in providing meals, clothing, and hope to the unhoused community in Rochester.
Two Lions received the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award. Lion Larry Lazenby was recognized for his outstanding service in the community, and Lion Cristina Candelaria was recognized for her outstanding service in the community and marketing.
There was also a special recognition honoring Lion Bonnie Platt for her many years of devotion to the Lions Club of Chili and her family. Her legacy of service will be remembered for generations to come.
Club officers for the upcoming year were officially installed:
- President: Keri Neathawk
- 1st Vice President: Sherry Vitale
- 2nd Vice President: Dorinda Foos
- Secretary: Janine Wheeler
- Treasurer: Tom Platt
- Membership Chair: Mike Donner
- Directors: Jennifer Jopson and Jenn Lowden
- LCIF coordinator: Karen McCloskey
- Service chair: Sherry Vitale
- Marketing Chair: Cristina Candelaria
- Tail Twister: Dorinda Foos
The Lions Club of Chili looks forward to many exciting projects and events planned for the community in the year ahead.
If you are interested in joining, call Membership Chair Mike Donner at 585-704-7265.
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