Et cetera : Lions Club installs new officers, presents awards

These Lions received 25 and 50 year milestone awards.

These officers will guide the Vinton Lions Club over the next year.

The Vinton Lions Club formally installed its new officers, including President Rob Levis, during its weekly meeting Wednesdayat Pizza Ranch.

The Club presented awards to new members, as well as members who passed Quarter Century and Half Century milestones. Those who helped with the new concessions trailer also received certificates of appreciation.

New Members include Dan McCann, Nate Edwards, Steve Skramm and Stephen Watson.

Quarter Century Members; those who have been members for at least 25 years (with year they joined), include:

John Anderson 1978

Mike Barron 1983

Jon Clingman 1989

Dave Coulter 1985

Larry Druschel 1972

Mike Elwick 1980

J.C. Fraker 1987

Rick Hadley 1976

Dick Kerdus 1976

Robert Phillips 1973

Frank Van Steenhuyse 1976

Don Weideman 1979

Alan Woodhouse 1972

Half Century Members honored for being part of the club for at least 50 years include:

Jim Peterson 1957

Keith Elwick 1964

Those receiving a Certificate of Appreciation for work on the new trailer include: Rick Ohrt, Ron Tippett, Alan Woodhouse, Nate Edwards, Dennis Lausar and Mark Wilberg.

New officers include:

President Rob Levis

Past President Mike Timmermans

Vice President Sara Steuffen

2nd Vice Pres Matt Johnson

3rd Vice President Nate Edwards

Secretary Lynn Montgomery

Treasurer Alan “Gone to Mexico” Woodhouse

Tail Twister Roger Uthoff

Lion Tamer Phil Borleske

Directors: Marlyn Jorgensen, Tedd Mann, Dan McCann and Steve Skram