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President of Leo Club East receiving her award from Zone Chair Suzette Holder.

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Members of the Barbados East Club celebrating their award of top Leo Club.

Lions Club holds awards

Outstanding members of Zone 3A of the Barbados chapter of Lions and Leo Clubs were recognised for their contribution to the philanthropic organisation. The awards ceremony was hosted in the Goddard Sports and Cultural Club last Saturday.

The aim of the evening was to extend gratitude to all who contributed to Zone Chair Suzette Holder achieving the goals that she had set for her term in office. She indicated, “This is my tribute to you; this is my vote of thanks and I want to thank all of you for coming out”.
During the proceedings she too received one of the organisations most prestigious accolades, the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Also joining the band of Melvin Jones fellows was Lion – Pearl Bradshaw, the Zone Treasurer.

Among those honoured during the event were members of the secretariat and presidents of both the senior and junior arms of the organisation. The Leo advisors were lauded for their dedication and inspirational leadership to their charges. There was an overall spirit of camaraderie as Lions from across all of the local chapters were in attendance. There was even a surprise appearance by District Governor for the region Leslie Ephraim.

Many spheres were covered in the categorisation of the awards. Even those who are not formal members of the club were recognised as friends of the organisation for the support they provided in the past year. Among the recipients were Wayne Springer of Goddard Enterprises, Juliette Worrell, Sade Leon Slinger-Folkes, Jason Hinds and Dr. Donley Carter, chairman of the Lester Vaughan School.

The District Governor distributed the awards to long-serving members. The fifteen-year Chevron was given to Ottley Parris, Vernon Knight and Delores Thompson. Celebrating thirty years of unbroken service was Lloyd Norville while Anthony Branch was with the club thirty-five years. Carl Browne was recognised for being with the club for forty years. Judith Hinds who does not miss any of the organisations events was also the recipient of an award.

Taking home top honours in the zonal awards for the Leo Clubs was the Barbados East, while Lions club of the year was claimed by Scotland District.

Entertainment was provided by the Lions themselves. Husband and wife duo from the Christ Church West club, Alison and Randy Payne heated up the dance floor to “Fever”. Comedic relief was provided by Edwin De Tracy Jones who brought some hilarity to the proceedings.

While the night focused on excellence from across the entire organisation, there were some especially touching moments. One of which was when Erene Doan who suffered an injury to her foot during her Lionism was recognised for her dedication and resilience. She received a standing ovation as she slowly made her way to the front. Though her physical discomfort was obvious, in true testament to her spirit she proceeded to the front to receive acknowledgement for her continued contribution to the club. (ST)

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