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Oak Cliff Lions Club Awards


The Oak Cliff Lions Club has been a long-standing institution in the Dallas area for almost 80 years.  Since the club's beginnings in the 1920's, prominent members of the City's and State's Leadership have given their time and service to its charities.  As a result, our club has been recognized over and over... Below are a few of the honors the Oak Cliff Lions Club and its members have received over the years:



Lions Clubs International

Ambassador of Good Will Award
The Ambassador of Good Will Award is the highest Award presented by Lions International. A maximum of 25 are awarded worldwide on an annual basis by the International President.
PDG Marion B. Snider   1969
Gordon Rea   1969
PDG Bill Melton   1983
PDG Wayne Meachum   2008


International President's Award
The International President's Award is the second highest Award of Lions Clubs International.
PDG Marion B. Snider   1969, 1973, 1978, 1983
Gordon Rea   1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
PDG Sylvan Moritz*   1975, 1978, 1985
PDG Bill Melton   1981
PDG Wayne Meachum   2005, 2007


International President's Leadership Medal
The International President's Leadership Medal is the third highest Award of Lions International.
Stoney Greene   2004
Michelle Metzger   2004
PDG Wayne Meachum   2004
PDG Bill Melton   2008


Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
The Melvin Jones Fellow Award is the highest Award of the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). The Award is based upon an unrestricted contribution of a minimum of $1,000 to LCIF.
PDG Sylvan Moritz*   1992
Tom Young   1993
Oscar "Bill" Eagle*   1994
Fred Ferguson   1994
O. N. Moffett*   1996
PDG Bill Melton   1998
PDG Marion B. Snider   1998
Carne Cunningham   2001
Robert Hirsh   2002
Michelle Metzger   2006
PDG Wayne Meachum   2007


Life Membership - Lions Clubs International
Any Member of a Club who has maintained active membership as a Lion for 20 years and has rendered outstanding service to the Club, the community, or the Association, may be granted Life Membership upon recommendation of the Club to the Association, payment as required, and approval by the International Board of Directors.
PDG Marion B. Snider   1983
PDG Bill Melton   1990


Key Awards For Membership Recruitment
60 Member Key
PDG Bill Melton

Senior Master Key (25)
Jerry Gilmore
Steve Levine
Carolyn Dunnigan

Master Key (15
Don Hicks
Robert Allen
PDG Wayne Meachum

Master Key (12)
Fred Ferguson
Sam Monzingo
Dr. Parmer Richardson*

Advancement Key (6)
Bennie Brigham
Jim Buerger
Dennis Jeter

Membership Key (5)
Larry Frazier
Stoney Greene
Iris Smith
Charlie Tupper
Jimmy Watson

Membership Key (4)
Jo Ann Holt
Mark Snyder
Membership Key (2)
Amy Alburtis
Bonnie Breazeale
Carne Cunningham
Dan Cunningham
Steve Elwell
Weldon Estes
C.E. Groves
Bill Harper
Corky Harris
Lisa Hembry
Robert Hirsh
Gerry Hurst
Joe Jessing
Richard Justiss
Dr. Bill Lawhorn
Mike Lott
John McCall, Sr.
John McCall, Jr.
Tassie Semos
Shelby Starr
Awards are presented by Lions Clubs International.  New members count toward these awards when the person remains a member of the club for at least one year and one day.



Lions Of Texas - Multiple District 2

Texas Lions Hall Of Fame
The Lions of Texas award membership into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame to outstanding Lions of the 16 Districts of Texas Lionism on a three-year alternating basis. The District Governor and Cabinet make the selection and submit the Awardee to Multiple District 2.
PID R. A. "Dick" Self*   1972
PDG W. T. "Dub" Nelson*   1989
PDG Marion Snider   1995
PDG Sylvan Moritz*   1998
PDG Bill Melton   2007



District 2-X1

Dr. R.A. "Dick" Self Award
The Dr. R.A. "Dick" Self Award, named in honor of Oak Cliff Lions Club Charter Member and Past President and Lions Clubs International Director, is annually presented by the District Governor to the Club deemed to be the most outstanding Club in Lions District 2-X1 for that year.
Oak Cliff Lions Club   1988-89
Oak Cliff Lions Club   2006-07


Dr. William S. Harris Award
The Dr. William S. Harris Award is presented by the Lions District 2-X1 Sight and Tissue Foundation for the contribution of designated funds or special services to the Foundation by Clubs or individuals.
Stan Altshuler   2007
Danny Boyce   2007
Rich Buickerood   2007
Carolyn Dunnigan   2007
Sylvia Flores   2007
Wendy Fox   2007
Larry Frazier   2007
Stoney Greene   2007
Lisa Hembry   2007
Robert Hirsh   2007
Joe Jessing   2007
Mike Lott   2007
John McCall, Sr.   2007
Stan McDonald   2007
PDG Wayne Meachum   2004, 2007
PDG Bill Melton   2004
Michelle Metzger   2007
David Mills   2007
Carrie Smith   2007
Iris Smith   2007
Tom Timmons   2007
Darla Wisdom   2007


Jack Wiech Fellowship
The Jack Wiech Fellowship is presented by the Texas Lions Camp for the contribution of designated funds or special services to the Camp by Clubs or individuals.
PDG Wayne Meachum   2007
PDG Bill Melton   2007
Stan McDonald   2007



Oak Cliff Lions Club

Lion Of The Year
This award is presented to a Lion who is deemed to have accomplished a major achievement that year in behalf of the Club, the Community and Lionism. Selection is the prerogative of the President.
Kennie Ritchel*   1956
Not awarded   1957-58
Ed Church*   1959
John Patton*   1960
T. Roy Hudson*   1961
David Braden   1962
V. E. Hawes*   1963
Ed Thompson*   1964
Tom Young   1965
J. E. Coleman*   1966
Dennis Jeter   1967
Ronald Hughes   1968
Ed Thompson*   1969
Gaby Bjerke*   1970
Dr. W. C. Jones*   1971
John Sprowls   1972
Bennie Brigham   1973
Harold D. Schackman*   1974
Steve Bayless   1975
Hubert Burden*   1976
Fred Ferguson & Tom Young   1977
Douglas Laird   1978
Ted Dempsey*   1979
Don Rowe*   1980
Earl Kay*   1981
Don Rowe*   1982
Steve Levine   1983
Al Chauvin   1984
J. C. “Abe” Barnett*   1985
Steve Gleason   1986
Herschel Samples   1987
Dan Eddy*   1988
Gordon Rea   1989
Carolyn Dunnigan   1990
Dan Eddy*   1991
Bonnie Breazeale & Steve Elwell   1992
Mark Snyder & Corky Harris   1993
Bud Stallworth   1994
Marshall Hughes*   1995
Dan Cunningham   1996
Eric Bailey   1997
Mike Lott   1998
Iris Smith   1999
Bill Harper   2000
Amy Alburtis   2001
Joe Jessing   2002
Robert M. Allen   2003
Stan Altschuler, Don Herring, Bill Melton, Michelle Metzger & Darla Wisdom   2004
John Dodd, Larry Frazier, Lisa Hembry, Nora Mercado, Ann Washburn   2005
Charlie Tupper   2006
Danny Boyce   2007
Robert Hirsh   2008


Cub Of The Year
Cub of the year is a member who has been in the club one year and chosen by the President for outstanding service to the club for that year.
G. O. Slaughter*   1977-78
Don Rowe*   1978-79
Al Chauvin   1979-80
Tom Coleman*   1980-81
Butch Arnold   1981-82
Bill Tucker   1982-83
Jim Davis   1983-84
Randall Brown   1984-85
John Mason   1985-86
Robert Hazelbaker   1986-87
Charles Musacchio   1987-88
Steve McGregor*   1988-89
Bud Stallworth   1989-90
Gary Drew   1990-91
Tony Vigil   1991-92
Skip Smith   1991-93
Not awarded   1993-94
Dixie Smith   1994-95
Jim Bowden   1995-96
Chris Pommerening   1996-97
Amy Alburtis   1997-98
Robert M. Allen   1998-99
Durhl Caussey   1999-00
Ann Washburn   2000-01
David Mills   2001-02
Chris King   2002-03
Fawn Walker   2003-04
Ashley Chretien, Layne Vincent, Susi Vincent   2005
Ajay Torres,   2006
Miguel Ramirez,   2008


"Grass Roots Lion" Award
The "Grass Roots Lion" Award is to recognize the dedication of Lions who have done unheralded service for their club, community and Lionism.
John Connell*   1986-87
Marshall Hughes*   1987-88
Jerry Adkins   1988-89
Carne Cunningham   1989-90
Dodson Hanes*   1990-91
Bud Stallworth   1991-92
Charles Musacchio   1992-93
Ginger Parson   1993-94
Skip & Dixie Smith   1994-95
Robert Hirsh   1995-96
Mike Lott   1996-97
Kathie Magers   1997-98
Amy Alburtis   1998-99
Iris Smith   1999-00
Shelby Starr   2000-01
Ruth Wilson*   2001-02
Linda Peterson   2002-03
Nora Mercado   2003-04
Stan Altschuler   2004-05
Layne and Susi Vincent   2005-06
Amy Alburtis, PDG Bill Melton and PDG Wayne Meachum   2006-07
Alice Zaccarello   2007-08


Honorary Life Membership - Board Of Directors
From time to time, the Club President may recommend and the Board of Directors may vote a Club Member to become an Honorary Life Member of the Club Board of Directors. The position shall be a non-voting position; however, said Honorary Life Member may attend all Board Meetings and participate in discussions.
PDG Bill Melton   1981
PDG Wayne Meachum   2007


Oak Cliff Lions Club 100% Lion Award
Started in 2002, this Award is presented annually to Oak Cliff Lions who have brought in a new member, had perfect attendance, participated in Club, District or International activities, worked in various Club activities and participated in fund raising activities, among other requirements.
Amy Alburtis   2006
Robert M. Allen   2005, 2006
Paula Craig   2002
Larry Frazier   2004, 2005
Robert Hirsh   2002, 2006, 2007
Jo Ann Holt   2002
Dr. Dennis Lindsey*   2002
Kathie Magers   2007
Wayne Meachum   2002, 2007
Bill Melton   2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Nora Mercado   2005, 2007
Michelle Metzger   2002, 2003, 2004
David Mills   2003
Shelby Starr   2007
Charlie Tupper   2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Ann Washburn   2004
Ruth Wilson*   2003


* Deceased




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