District Awards 2011 Governor's Appreciation Awards, This award was given to the Presidents of Clubs that have had the most new members year to date, Port Stanley Lions Lion Harry Wismer Belmont Lions Lion Bruce Shackleton Poplar Hill Lions Lion Ron Ireland Kingsville Lions Lion Joan Cope Petrolia Lions Lion Tony Beaulieu Club Appreciation Award was given my home Club, Thorndale Lions for their support for the past year, for the extra workload they took on and travelling with me to my club visits. Diabetes Award was given to Lion Al Futcher for the strong efforts and time spent raising money for Diabetes. Leadership Awards is given to a Lion or Lioness who are empowered to get the job done. This award was given to Lion Darlene Priestly and Lion Don McKessock. Each of these individual’s have led the way in many roles in Lions. They are both very dedicated and deserving Lions. Darlene Priestly Don McKessock

Letter of Commendation from International President Sid Scruggs given to Lions or Lioness for service:

Left: Lioness Sherry Wismer (Eyes Right) Port Stanley Lioness - Right: Lion Gail Tanner (EyesRight) Petrolia Lions Dave Graham (Governors News Letter) Thorndale Lions Melvin Jones Fellowship Award – Stands for “In recognition of Humanitarian work” Chatham Lions Lion Curtis Marwood Lambeth Lions Lion PDG Lion Dale Taylor Congratulations to All, It takes all Lions to make a great district, Thank you to District A 1. DG John & Bonnie