The Royal City Lions Club was recognized internationally and received an honorable mention, placing in the top three of more than 46,000 Lions Clubs worldwide for its Newsletter in the Lions Clubs International Contest.
The results were recently announced following judging at the 2011 Lions Clubs International Convention held in Seattle, Washington. More than 12,000 Lions from 120 countries attended.
“I’m delighted to hear about the Guelph Royal City Lions Club receiving an honorable mention for its club bulletin under the leadership of Lion Bob Rutter,” said District A15 governor Norma Peterson. “I’ve been receiving and enjoying his Newsletters for a couple of years and I’ve always been impressed by his creativity and professional approach to style and production.
“And I’m also pleased that he agreed to share those talents with a larger group of readers by taking on the production of our district A-15 bulletin this year.”
International director Dr. Gary Anderson, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, presented the honorable mention certificate to Rutter, editor of the Newsletter at a District A-15 cabinet meeting in St. Mary’s.
The winner was Lions Baguio City Host Lions Club, Philippines. Honorable mentions were given to Catalao Lions Club, Brazil (second), Royal City Lions Club (third), Vancouver Pacific Lions Club (fourth) and Vantaa Pahkinarinne Lions Club, Finland (fifth).
“We are extremely proud that our entry was chosen out of so many from around the world and that we share this accomplishment with our fellow Lions and our community,” said Ted Wells, president of the Royal City Lions Club.
The Lions Clubs International contest provides Lions with the opportunity to community service and to showcase their hard work and creativity while sharing their accomplishments with others from around the world.
Lions’ membership is open to all simply by contacting a Lion for information or by calling Lion Carl Swanson at 519-836-6560.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs in 206 countries. In addition to its efforts toward conquering blindness, the organization has made a strong commitment to community service and helping youths worldwide.
