Karl Sorrick Award
Governor's Club Award of Merit
Governor's Personal Club Award of Merit
Ambassador of Good Will
International Presidents Medal
International Leadership Medals
Melvin Jones Fellows
S.A. Dodge Award
Lions of Michigan Hall of Fame
Lions of Michigan Service Humanitarian Award
John S. Noel Fellows
Helen Keller Fellows
Ken E. Lautzenheiser Fellows
Eversight Michigan Fellows
Eversight William (Doc) Barr Knight For Vision Fellows
Eversight Charles Weir Sight Conservation Fellows
Wendell Doty Award
Lion/Lioness/Leo of the Year
Spark Plug Award
Outstanding Membership Gain Award
DISTRICT 11-B1 CONTESTS
KARL SORRICK Traveling Award
This contest is to determine the District, Region and Zone Club of the Year to be presented at the District Convention. It will run from February 1, 2021 to February 1, 2022. All entries are to be submitted to District Cabinet Secretary by February 15, 2022.
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY:
- Twenty (20) points for providing funds to a community agency within our district. (Maximum 40 points) Example: Red Cross, food bank, church, etc.
- Fifty (50) points for sponsoring a Peace Poster Contestant.
- Ten (10) points for each pair of glasses provided. (Max 100 points)
- Ten (10) points for donations given to Youth Activities. Example: scouts, athletic teams, youth clubs, Leos, etc. (Maximum 50 points)
- Ten (10) points for donations to individuals, i.e. scholarships, travel or accessibility needs.(Maximum 50 points)
- Ten (10) points for club involvement in community improvement projects. (Maximum 40 points)
- Fifty (50) points for holding a KidSight/SPOT Screening. (Maximum 200 points)
- Twenty (20) points for having a Lions Mint Dispenser in your community. (Max 40 points)
- Ten (10) points for each eyeglass collection site set up in your community. (Maximum 40 points)
- Twenty (20) points for sponsoring a Diabetes Awareness session in your community.
SERVICE TO THE LIONS:
- Fifty (50) points for each member serving on the District Cabinet.
- Twenty Five (25) points for each member chairing a District Committee.
- Twenty (20) points for each District 11-B1 All State Band member financially supported by your club.
- Ten (10) points for submitting your club newsletter or news stories to the District Newsletter Editor. (Max 50 points)
- Ten (10) points maximum for having a Lions Welcome sign in good condition displayed in your community.
- Fifty (50) points for 10% of your club membership collaborating with another club on a project or a fundraiser. (Max 150 points)
- Fifty (50) points for participating in the Reading Action Program.
- Ten (10) points for donation to EACH of the following projects OR 250 points total for donations made to ALL of the projects at the Parade of Checks: All State Band, Winter Camp, Michigan Braille Transcribing, Diabetes, Radio Reading Services, Hearing and Speech, Leos, Sight Conservation, Children’s Services, Youth Outreach (Quest), Penrickton Center, Deaf Picnic, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
- One hundred (100) points for financially supporting ALL the following projects at the Parade of Checks: Bear Lake Camp, Eversight, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Lions of Michigan Foundation (LOMF), Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF).
- Fifty (50) points (max) if you have a presentation done at one of your membership meetings by the GMT, GLT, or GST chairperson.
- Ten (10) points per outside speaker at your regular meetings (Max 50 points).
MEMBERSHIP:
- Ten (10) points for each new member.
- Fifty (50) points for a net gain of members by Feb1, 2022.
- Thirty (30) points for having an orientation program in place.
- Twenty (20) points for holding Candy Days.
- Five (5) points for each member who worked on White Cane (Max 30 points.)
ATTENDANCE:
- Ten (10) points for every 10% of your club members attending the District Convention.
- Ten (10) points for every 10% of your club members attending the Multiple District 11 Convention.
- Ten (10) points for each member attending the Fall Conference.
- Ten (10) points for each member attending Banner Exchange.
- Ten (10) points for each member attending the Spring Leadership Forum.
- Ten (10) points for each club member attending the Michigan Forum.
- Ten (10) points for 5% of your members visiting another club. (Max 100 points)
- Ten (10) points for each Zone Meeting attended. (Max 30 points)
- Thirty (30) points for each member attending Higgins Lake Leadership Institute
GOVERNOR’S CLUB AWARD OF MERIT 2021-22
The Club Award of Merit will be a banner patch awarded to any club that completes 20 items, including all 7 of the required items listed. All items must be completed between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Patches will be awarded at the Fall Conference. All entries are to be submitted to District Cabinet Secretary by June 30, 2022.
REQUIRED:
- District, State and International dues are paid to date.
- International account is current and up to date.
- Have the following elected Officers: President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chair.
- All District and MyLCI reports submitted 100% on time.
- Club was represented at the District Convention.
- Club performed a Community Service Project.
- Club held or participated with another club in at least (1) KidSight or SPOT screening.
ACTVITIES and PARTICIPATION:
- Installed one or more new members.
- Sponsored a new Lions club.
- Sponsored a new Leo or Campus Club.
- Increased the club’s net membership from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
- Club was represented at TWO Zone Meetings.
- Club was represented at the Fall Conference.
- Club had at least THREE officers attend the Spring Leadership Conference.
- Club was represented at the Michigan Forum.
- Provided eyeglasses to a needy adult or child.
- Club sponsored a Peace Poster Contest.
- Collected eyeglasses and/or hearing aids.
- Attend or had a presentation on Diabetes Awareness.
- Assisted a local school with funding or service.
- Club participated on a community service project with another club or organization.
- Club had a GLT, GMT, or GST member speak at a meeting.
- Club has ever participated and completed the Club Excellence Process.
- Club has participated in a Reading Action Program event.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Contribute a minimum of $10.00 to each of the following: All State Band, Diabetes, Hearing and Speech, Michigan Braille Transcribing, Radio Reading Service, LCIF, LOMF, Winter Camp, and Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.
- Support ALL of the following Projects with a minimum of $10.00: Leader Dog, Eversight, Penrickton Center, Lions of Michigan Foundation (LOMF), Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), Bear Lake Camp.
- Purchase $10.00 worth of White Cane supplies by February 28, 2022.
REPORTS:
- District Membership/Activity reports submitted on time every month.
- Membership report completed to MyLCI on time every month.
- Maintain a club web page and/or Facebook page.
- Contributed photos or articles to District Newsletter Editor quarterly.
- Submitted a nomination for District Lion, Lioness, or Leo of the Year.
- Submit your club for the Karl Sorrick Traveling Award as “Club of the Year.”
- Participated in a GST Group Service Project.
GOVERNOR’S PERSONAL AWARD OF MERIT 2021-22
Members must complete 15 of the following to qualify for the Governor’s Personal Award of Merit. All activities must be completed between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. As soon as you qualify, have your club secretary confirm and report to District Cabinet Secretary by June 30, 2022
- Serve as an officer of your club.
- Serve as chairperson or a member of a District Committee.
- Serve as chairperson or co-chair of a club service project.
- Attend at least 75% regular meetings of your club.
- Assist in a non-Lion community event or project.
- Assist with an educational project in your community.
- Participate in a club fundraiser.
- Attend ONE zone meeting.
- Attend the Fall Conference
- Attend the Spring Leadership conference.
- Attend Higgins Lake Leadership Institute.
- Attend the Lions Leadership in Oak Brook.
- Sponsor a new member.
- Visit another club.
- Submit an article or photo to the district newsletter editor.
- Submit an article to your club newsletter editor.
- Visit a State or District project sponsored by Lions.
- Participate in a community service project sponsored by Lions.
- Attend a board meeting or a District cabinet meeting.
- Attend the Banner Exchange Picnic.
- Receive Guiding Lion Training or recertification.
- Receive Club Excellence Process facilitator training.
- Participate in a Reading Action Program event.
- Participate in Engaging our Youth, Youth Exchange or youth event.
- Participate in Protecting our Environment, cleanup, recycling or community beautification project.
- Participate in Relieving the Hunger.
- Participate in Sharing the Vision.
- Participate in a Diabetes Awareness event.
DISTRICT 11-B1 AWARDS
AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL
1987 - Kenneth Lautzenheiser PID
2015 - Esther LaMothe PID
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS MEDAL (SERVICE AWARD)
Awarded for outstanding service by a Lion to the causes or activities Lions are active in. Nominated by a District Governor. There are a very limited number awarded each year and is the 2nd highest award from LCI.
Harold Geppert - 1979, 1980, 1991
Ken Lautzenheiser - 1992, 1995
Ron Quada - 1999
Paul Frederick - 2000
Richard Tallman - 2002
Clem Ruiz - 2005
Esther LaMothe - 2010
Terry Walters - 2011
Dennis Lautzenheiser - 2013
Gary Babcock - 2014
Barry Allen - 2017
Richard Dettling - 2018
Roger Bosse - 2019
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP MEDAL
Awarded for outstanding leadership by a Lion on Lions issues or service issues. Nominated by a District Governor. There are a limited number awarded each year and in each State and is the 3rd highest award from LCI.
Don Garber - 1992, 1994
Dale Hart - 1993
Alun Bevan - 1997
David Prohaska - 2000
Gary Babcock - 2002
Esther LaMothe - 2005, 2009
Paul Frederick - 2008
Shirley Frederick - 2010
Roberta Sexton - 2011
Peggy Allen - 2014
LuAnne Bullington - 2014
Barry Allen - 2016
Walter Reed - 2017
Dave Hill - 2018
Terry Walters - 2019
John "Dick" Saxton - 2019
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP
MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP
The Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) is LCIF's highest honor, and is a recognition of humanitarian work and is presented in honor of donations made to LCIF in the amount of $1,000. Often these donations are made by a group or district on behalf of an honoree. Created in 1973, the fellowship is named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones. The fellowship represents humanitarian qualities such as generosity, compassion, and concern for the less fortunate. Melvin Jones Fellows receive a lapel pin and a personalized wall plaque in honor of their commitment to helping others. (* progressive)
Donald Pope*
MULTIPLE DISTRICT 11 AWARD
S.A. DODGE AWARD
The S.A. Dodge Award is presented to two Lions each year at the MD11 State Convention. The award is for distinguished service at the district, state, and international levels of the Lions organization. This honor has been bestowed upon the following District 11-B1 Lions:
1969 PID C. Laverne Robbins
1983 PDG Wendell Doty
1985 PID Ken Lautzenheiser
1987 PDG Harold Geppert
1990 PDG John Mally
1991 PDG Vernon Shahan
2007 PID Esther LaMothe
2008 PCC Roger LaMothe
2015 PDG Gary Babcock
2019 PDG Ron Quada
2021 PDG Dennis Lautzenheiser
LIONS OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION AWARDS
LIONS OF MICHIGAN HALL OF FAME
The Lions of Michigan Hall of Fame is a project of the Lions of Michigan Foundation. The purpose is to recognize and honor those individuals who have had a significant impact on Lionism in Michigan and to preserve a memory and record of their service. Each year up to four individuals are selected for enshrinement, normally one living member and up to three deceased individuals.
2009 Ken Lautzenheiser, C. LaVern Robbins, Karl Sorrick
2013 Wendell Doty, Paul Frederick
2014 Roger LaMothe
2015 Esther LaMothe, Dale Hart
2016 Harold Geppert/Harold “Hop” Anderson
2017 Gary Babcock
2018 Clem Ruiz
LIONS OF MICHIGAN SERVICE HUMANITARIAN AWARD
This award has been replaced by the Hall of Fame.
2003 Lauren Flick
2005 John Drake
2005 Ken Lautzenheiser
JOHN S. NOEL FELLOWS
The most distinguished form of recognition from LOMF. It is available to recognize an outstanding individual for their service to Lions and those in need. (* progressive)
Barry Allen
Peggy Allen
Gary Babcock**
Richard Dettling
Alan Lairson
Esther LaMothe
Roger LaMothe
Ken Lautzenheiser
Ron Quada
Barbara Ray*
Clem Ruiz*****
Vicki Ruiz**
Roberta Sexton
Amy Shepherd
Carlton Stanley
Nigel Ware (UK)
HELEN KELLER FELLOWS
This award recognizes those who have contributed to issues that relate to sight, hearing and disabilities. (* progressive)
Barry Allen
Peggy Allen
Gary Babcock
Steve Britten
Ken Datte
Richard Dettling
Lora Durham
Linda Evans
Teri Freeling
Dave Hill
Tom Hutton
Al Lairson
Rowena Lautzenheiser
Vicki Lautzenheiser
Lorraine Lindsey*
Clem Ruiz
Vicki Ruiz
Patricia Stiff
Walter Treichel
Terry Walters
Richard Westbury
Donna Wicker
Bob Zieleniewski
KEN E. LAUTZENHEISER FELLOWS
The award is often used to recognize extraordinary efforts by a Lion. Ken E. Lautzenheiser was instrumental in organizing the Lions of Michigan Foundation in the early 1980's. The Foundation helps to provide a greater impact on communities. (* progressive)
Barry Allen*
Peggy Allen
Don Anderson
Harold “Hop” Anderson
John Anderson
Nancy Anderson
Chuck Armstrong
Gary Babcock *
Linda Babcock
Beverly Baker-Jones
Bruce Bates
Jim Baum
Peter Becker
Kenneth Bell
Alun Bevan
Bruce Bidelman*
Michele Biondolillo
Craig Bishop
Ted Blatter
Donald Brewer
Steve Britten
William Brogan
Glen Callison Sr
Louis Ceriani
Bob Chrisman
Charlene Chrisman*
Myrl Clayton
Chris Craft
George Crane
Pat Crane
Kim Creger
Ken Datte
Mike Dauphinais
Jeffrey Day
Lawrence DeForest
Dick Dettling
Rod Detty
Carolyn Downton
John Drake
Bill Farrand III
Joy Ferguson
Lauren Flick
Bruce Forshee
Larry France
Paul Frederick
Shirley Frederick
Harold Geppert
Siobhan Gorman
Cynthia Gorton
Peg Griggs
Beverly Heintz
Mert Heintz
Paul Helm
Russ Henagan
Dave Hill
Nancy Hill
Calvin Holser
Jerry Horsch
Margie Horsch
Raymond Hullinger
Jackie Hunter
William Jackson
Ermil Jones
Sherrie Jones
Richard Jung
Pat King
Glenn Knaub
John Koerner
Pat Kohmescher
Ron Kohmescher
Nancy Koker
John Krienke
Al Lairson
Christine Lake
Esther LaMothe
Roger LaMothe
Lisa Langley
Ellie Langston
Earl Laughrey
Dennis Lautzenheiser
Kenneth Lautzenheiser
Rowena Lautzenheiser
Vicki Lautzenheiser
Jim Laverock
Jim Legault
Lorraine Lindsey
James Lininger
Debbie Link
Robert Mack
John Mally
Jason Manke
Virginia Mann
Richard Marowelli
Lowell Maxson
Suzanne Maxson
Joe McAlary
Brian McClain
EVERSIGHT FELLOWSHIPS
EVERSIGHT MICHIGAN FELLOWS
Eversight Michigan recognizes individuals who demonstrate humanitarian work through service. (* progressive)
Bino Midena
Warren Mills
Joann Moe
Jim Montgomery
Phyllis Morgan
Gary Morrill
Thomas Morris
Jay Myers
Al Neblo
Connie Neese*
Clifton Osborn
Charles Parker
Tom Penhallegon
Linda Penhallegon
Elaine Piper
David Prohaska
Robert Provot
Ron Quada
Char Quada
Ron Raiford
Barbara Ray
Bonnie Reamer
Jack Reamer
Charles Ringman
Sue Ringman
Jim Roberts
Glen Ruder
Clem Ruiz **
Vicki Ruiz****
Richard Ruppel***
Dick Saxton*
Wayne Schuette
Diane Schweda
Bob Sexton
Don Sharp
Nancy Sharp
Dan Shepherd
Bert Smith Douglas Smith *
Clinton Sneary
Joann Sneary
Jim Souder
Carlton Stanley
Gerry Steers
David Steptoe
Robert Steptoe
Richard Tallman
Claudea Templeton
Tom Terbrueggen
Emil Totte
Walt Treichel
Tom Tyson
Richard Ulrich
Bill VanVorst
Carolyn Verbecken
Doris Walker
Gerald Walker
Richard Walker
Terry Walters
Becky Walters
Donald Weberling
Richard Westbury
Art Winter
Nancy Winter
EVERSIGHT WILLIAM (DOC) BARR KNIGHT FOR VISION FELLLOW
The William “Doc” Barr Knights for Vision Fellowship is in recognition of humanitarian work and
awarded to those who donate $1,000 or more to Eversight in a three-year period. (* progressive)
Barry Allen
Peggy Allen
John Anderson
Bill Brogan
LuAnne Bullington
Michael Cole
Howard Conlon
David Desnoyer
Linda Evans
Mark Jennings
Rod Kirtland
John Krienke
Gary Moss
Ron Quada
Ellie Rogers
Amy Shepherd
Joann Sneary
Claudea Templeton
Walter Treichel
Tom Tyson
Terry Walters
Richard Westbury*
Alison Wright
EVERSIGHT CHARLES WEIR SIGHT CONSERVATION FELLOWS
The A. Charles Weir Sight Conservation Fellowship is in recognition of humanitarian work and awarded to those who donate $500 or more to Eversight in a three-year period. (* progressive)
Barry Allen
Peggy Allen
Gary Babcock
Barb Baggerly
Dennis Barry
Craig Bishop
Roger Bosse
Bill Brogan
Wendy Burns
Kim Creger
Dick Dettling
Carolyn Downton
David Downton
Laura Durham
Robert Eby
Linda Evans
David Foster
Peg Griggs
Alexander Hicks
Margie Horsch
Terri Huffman
Mark Hymes
Alison Kilduff
Ron Kohmescher
Pat Kohmescher
Cathy Koning
John Krienke
Al Lairson
Esther LaMothe
Victoria Launiere
Lorraine Lindsey
Jerry Mackey
Nancy Moss
Al Neblo
Connie Neese
Nicole Nessler-Stuhec
Robert Oberst
Becky Omo
Walt & Joy Reed
Vicki Ruiz
Bud Sager
Dick Saxton
Ralph Schmude
Michael Scott Jr.
Roberta Sexton
Pat Stiff
Linda Sullivan
Alex Teska
Judy Trefry
Walt Treichel
DISTRICT 11-B1 AWARDS
WENDELL DOTY AWARD
LION/LIONESS/LEO OF THE YEAR
1999-2000 Lion Glen Ruder, North Adams
Lioness Barbara Chinchak, Michigan Center
2000-2001 Lion Roger LaMothe, Jackson Eye Openers
Lioness Carol Lounsberry, Michigan Center
2001-2002 Lion Joy Ferguson, Inter Lakes
Lioness Tina Nichols, Michigan Center
2002-2003 Lion Esther LaMothe, Jackson Eye Openers
Lioness Doris Hamlin, Michigan Center
2003-2004 Lion Bob Chrisman, Munith
Lioness Beverly Heintz, Michigan Center
2004-2005 Lion Alan Schrader, Adrian Breakfast
2005-2006 Lion Clem Ruiz, Michigan Center
Lioness Judy Trefry, Michigan Center
2006-2007 Lion Dick Dettling, Dexter
Lioness Shawn Messner, Michigan Center
2007-2008 Lion Paul Frederick, Athens UnionCity
Lioness Marie Pawson, Michigan Center
2008-2009 Lion Mike Dauphinais, Marshall
Lioness Jane Hochertz, Michigan Center
2009-2010 Lion Diane Schweda, Jackson Eye Openers
Lioness Marcia Audette, Bedford Elsa
2010-2011 Lion Larry France, Dexter
Lioness Jane Hochertz, Michigan Center
2011-2012 Lion Connie Neese, Jackson Eye Openers
Lioness Susie Fish, Michigan Center
2012-2013 Lion Roberta Sexton, Jackson Host
Lioness Laura Yates, Bedford Elsa
2013-2014 Lion Peggy Allen, Manchester
Lioness Denise Griffin, Michigan Center
2014-2015 Lion Margie Horsch, Jackson Eye Openers
Lioness Donna McGuire, Bedford
2015-2016 Lion Barry Allen, Manchester
Lioness Muriel Walters, Bedford
2016-2017 Lion Dennis Berry, Dexter
Lioness Becky Lawrence, Bedford
2017-2018 Lion Dave Hill, Vandercook Lake
2018-2019 Lion Lorraine Lindsey, Tekonsha
Lioness Kristina Smith, Bedford
PAUL FREDERICK SPARK PLUG AWARD
The PDG Paul Frederick Spark Plug Award is given to the club with the greatest percent increase in membership. An example would be if there are 10 members in a club at the beginning of the year and at the end of the Lion year they have 15 members they had a net gain of 5 members but a 50% gain in membership.
2009-2010 Ann Arbor Host
2011-2012 Jackson Eye Openers
2012-2013 Munith
2013-2014 Clinton
2014-2015 Pittsford Area
2015-2016 Adrian Evening
2016-2017 Clarklake
PDG DAVE HILL OUTSTANDING MEMBERSHIP GAIN AWARD
The PDG Dave Hill OMG (Outstanding Membership Growth) Award is given to the club that adds the most members in a Lion year. An example would be if a club started the Lion year with 50 members and ended the Lion year with 65 members they would have a net gain of 15 members. The club with the greatest net gain of members gets the OMG Award.
2016-2017 Clarklake +13
