Monday, April 2, 2018

Lions Club Members Gain International Recognition

Lori-Ann Beninson, left, and Melissa A. Smith
SEYMOUR - Lion Lori-Ann Beninson and Lion Melissa A. Smith have been awarded the International Presidents Certificate award by District Governor Shaukat Khan and Lions Clubs International in recognition of their commitment to community service. Lion Beninson is on this year's District Global Leadership Team and Lion Smith is on the Global Membership Team.
 
Beninson is a member of the New Fairfield Lions Club. She has been a Lion for 7 years, and She has participated in various club projects including New Fairfield Old Tyme Carnival, Senior Picnics and Boat trip, Kids sight eye screening, and Homeless outreach.

Smith is a member of the Seymour Lions Club. She has been a Lion for 9 years, and She has participated in various club projects including Kids Sight eye screening, Summer Cruise Nights, Annual Car Show, Senior Pizza/Bingo.

Both Lions said, “It is a great honor to be presented with this award,” It was a surprise to both of them.

The New Fairfield Lions Club has 57 members and meets on the and 4th Tuesday at 7pm at Biscotti’s.  For more information or to get involved with the New Fairfield Lions Club, please contact Lion Lori-Ann at ctlionsserve@gmail.com

The Seymour Lions Club has 43 members and meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Tavern 1757.  For more information or to get involved with the Seymour Lions Club, please contact Lion Melissa at 203-430-9356 or email the club at seymourlions52@att.net

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.
 
(This is a press release from Seymour Lions)

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