District 2-T1 Lions Clubs gathered in Clarendon April 22 for fun, fellowship, and service during their annual convention.
Activities began that morning at the Bairfield Activity Center before local and area Lions began work on the first of two ramps built that day. The Texas Ramp project provided funding for the ramps for two local residents with Lions providing the labor for installation.
Lions remaining at the Bairfield enjoyed training from Past District Governor Ryan Hodge as they discussed the best methods for fostering new Lions Clubs.
The district’s business meeting was held at the Bairfield at noon, led by District Governor Roger Estlack of Clarendon, with lunch provided by the Lions Alert program.
Afternoon service projects included the completion of the second ramp project, the planting of a tree at the Lions Hall under the direction of Lion David Dockery, and the preparation of 500 bags of Texas peanuts as gifts for the attendees of this month’s state Lions convention in Ft. Worth.
Special guest Past International Director Justin Faber also conducted training for incoming club officers during the afternoon.
Lions then gathered at the Lions Hall for bingo games, district voting, and hospitality. The election confirmed Ryan Monroe of Canyon as District Governor-elect, Chris Rogers of Lake Tanglewood as First Vice District Governor-elect, and Deanna Porter of Canyon as Second Vice District Governor-elect. They will take office July 1.
During the banquet that evening, PID Faber provided the keynote address on serving our communities, and several Lions received recognitions from the DG.
Past District Governor Henry Wyckoff and Lion Gemma Mitchell, both of Amarillo, received International Presidential Appreciation Certificates. Boss Lion Landon “El Jefe” Lambert and Lion Anndria Newhouse, both of Clarendon, received International Leadership Medals, and Lion Heath Hodge of Canyon received the International President’s Award, the second highest award in Lionism.
Lion David Dockery was presented with the District Governor’s Special Recognition Award.
Second Vice District Governor Chris Rogers received the Lions Legacy Award, and First Vice District Governor Ryan Monroe received a framed photograph of a sunset at the Palo Duro Canyon Lighthouse in honor of his upcoming year as governor.
Clarendon High School junior Jacob Murillo was recognized as the District 2-T1 Diabetic Essay Contest winner. Wellington High School senior Summer Owens was also recognized as the district’s Outstanding Youth Award winner.
PID Faber presented several pins as well, including to DG Estlack; his Partner in Service, Lion Ashlee Estlack; and their children, Ben and Ella Estlack for their service together as a family.
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