SKOWHEGAN — Lion Michael Kay of Skowhegan has been awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship by Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of his commitment to vision screening, the Speakout Contest and many other Lion contributions throughout the communities of Skowhegan, Madison, Canaan and Anson.
A Lion since 1993, Kay is a member of the Skowhegan Lions Club and has participated in various club projects including American Public Works Association BBQ, Riverfest, Rotary golf barbecue, vision screening, District Speakout Contest chairman, hospice volunteers, Skowhegan State Fair Lions’ food booth, as well as other fundraisers and projects put forth by the Skowhegan Lions Club.
“It is very rewarding to help fulfill community needs, and it is a great honor to be presented with this award,” said Kay.
The Skowhegan Lions Club has 40 members and meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at Heritage House Restaurant, 182 Madison Ave., at 6:15 PM. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Skowhegan Lions Club, contact Paula Beach at 207-634-5282.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 206 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.
PHOTO: Outgoing Skowhegan Lions Club President Diane Chamberland and Michael Kay, recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship. (Submitted photo)
