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Lions Club holds Awards Banquet

Lion Allen Brown honored for 59 years of membership

Dell Rapids Lions, spouses, and friends gathered the evening of December 7th to honor new and old Lions. A banquet was served by Cricket's Catering at the Dells Senior Citizen Center.

Special guest Lions District Governor LeeAnn Haisch of Alcester presented awards.

The focus of the evening, however, was on Lion Allen Brown who received the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, it is the highest honor that club members can bestow on a fellow Lion.

Brown holds the longest membership in the Dells club, having joined December 1, 1964 — 59 years and counting. During that time, Brown served as club president and director, and has been a mainstay in every club project, activity and fundraising effort. "Like Melvin Jones, Allen Brown has put his intelligence, ambition and talents to work improving and serving his community," said Haisch in presenting the plaque to Brown.

Photo ID:Lions District Governor LeeAnn Haisch (left) presented the Melvin Jones Fellowship to Lion Allen Brown. Brown's wife, Gloria, is pictured at right.