Waukon Lions Club pair honored with Melvin Jones Fellowship Award ...

The Waukon Lions Club held its “Christmas in July” Party Wednesday, July 19 at Wing’s Supper Club in Dorchester. The club members enjoyed social time, a meal, an awards ceremony and a Christmas gift exchange game. Club members donated $200 and 22 pounds of canned goods to the Allamakee County Food Shelf, and donated approximately $140 in healthcare items and money to the Allamakee County Relief Office.

Two Waukon Lions Club members, Zach Troendle and Kim Gates (left to right in the above photo), were honored at the event with a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The award, named after Lions Club founder Melvin Jones, is given for exemplary service to their club and community. Submitted photo.