Townsend Lions Club Celebrates Birthday
Author: Bob Brastrup
Townsend Lions Club Celebrates Birthday Bob Brastrup The Broadwater County Lions Club, founded in 1982, celebrated its 37th birthday during its August meeting. District Governor Verna Love complimented the club for contributing more than $100,000 to the community since the club was first organized. Funds for this outstanding accomplishment come from fundraising efforts such as the perch derby, corndog wagon and Slice of Summer.
Club community efforts include eyeglasses and hearing aids for local residents, the Christmas Dinner and light tour for senior citizens, the Easter Egg Hunt, A For Attitude books for third-grade students, providing American Flags to first-grade students, sponsor delegates to Boys’ State, Girls’ State and Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference, provides an educational scholarship for a graduating senior, and other activities. The club also supports the Montana Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, the national Lion Foundation, the Florence Crittenton Home and the Leader Dog program.
For her outstanding support, Sheri Brastrup received the club’s highest honor, the Melvin Jones award. It was presented by last year’s recipient, Dela Chatriand.
Cynthia Monteil received the club’s second-highest award, the Montana Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation award. Terry Nugent received recognition for his 35 years as a club member.
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