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club awards

The Oak Cliff Lions Club has been a long-standing institution in the Dallas area for over 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

Dennis Jeter  2009 

Abigail Tupper   2019

Nia MacKay  2022



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

Rich Buickerood   2009

Iris Smith   2013

PDG Darla Wisdom   2013



International President's Lions Recognition Award

The Lions Recognition Award is given to "Lions who distinguished themselves in a disaster relief effort, lifesaving endeavor, or a service activity otherwise deemed appropriate by the International President." 


Charlie Tupper   2019 (First Award Presented in Texas)



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

Amy Alburtis   2010

Rich Buickerood   2010

Bonnie Breazeale*   2010

Mark Snyder   2010

Darla Wisdom   2011

John Dodd   2012

Carol Donovan   2012

Dennis Jeter   2012

Charlie Tupper   2012

Tom Timmons   2012

JoAnn Holt Caussey 2014

Larry Frazier   2014

Bill Lawhorn   2014

Iris Smith  2014, 2017

Stan Altschuler   2019

Steve Bayless   2019 

Steve Elwell   2019

Ruben Esquivel   2019

Layne Vincent  2019

Nia MacKay  2021

Paul Nielsen  2021

Dan Cunningham  2022

Diana Ezzell  2022  



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

Carne Cunningham*   2010

Fred Ferguson   2010

Wayne Meachum   2018

Darla Wisdom   2018 



Key Awards For Membership Recruitment

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.

            

Key of State (75)

PDG Bill Melton 


Senior Master Key (25)

Carolyn Dunnigan*

Jerry Gilmore* 

Steve Levine

PDG Wayne Meachum 


Master Key (15)

Don Hicks*

Robert Allen* 


Master Key (12) 

Fred Ferguson

Sam Monzingo*

Dr. Parmer Richardson* 


Builder Key (10)

Charlie Tupper 


Advancement Key (6)

Bennie Brigham*

Jim Buerger

Dennis Jeter 


Membership Key (5)

Larry Frazier

Stoney Greene

Gerry Hurst*

Iris Smith

Jimmy Watson* 

Darla Wisdom 


Membership Key (4)

Jo Ann Holt

Mark Snyder 


Membership Key (2)

Amy Alburtis

Bobby Allen

Bonnie Breazeale*

Carne Cunningham*

Dan Cunningham

Steve Elwell

Weldon Estes

C.E. Groves*

Bill Harper

Corky Harris*

Lisa Hembry

Robert Hirsh*

Joe Jessing

Richard Justiss*

Diana Ezzell

Dr. Bill Lawhorn

Mike Lott*

John McCall, Sr.*

John McCall, Jr.

Tasie Semos

Shelby Starr

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Dr. R.A. "Dick" Self Award / "Outstanding District Club" 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. Prior to 1985, the District Governor designated an "Outstanding District Club" for each Lions Year


Oak Cliff Lions Club   1977-78   President Bill Melton

Oak Cliff Lions Club   1988-89   President Mark Snyder

Oak Cliff Lions Club   2006-07   President Rich Buickerood

Oak Cliff Lions Club   2014-15   President Steve Bayless

Oak Cliff Lions Club   2021-22   President Nia MacKay


District 2-X1 "Lion of the Year" Award


Each year the District Governor selects a Lion deemed to have met the ideals and commitment to Lionism and District 2-X1 as the "Most Outstanding District Lion" for that Lions Year


2021-22   Nia MacKay           Oak Cliff Lions Club 


100% District Club / Club Excellence Award

The Award is presented to Clubs each year who further the Goals of Lionism, where the Club President has qualified for the 100% President/Club President Excellence Award and the Club Secretary is also so qualified; lead Officers attend at least two Cabinet Meetings; Club publishes a Newsletter; no unpaid balances at year's end; make 100% contributions to at least seven of nine District supported Charities; submit all Club Reports timely; participate in Gavel Travel; and have a net gain in Club Membership during the Year.


1977-78   President Bill Melton

1988-89   President Mark Snyder

1995-96   President Carolyn Dunnigan*

1997-98   President Bonnie Breazeale*

1998-99   President John Dodd 

2008-09   President Darla Wisdom

2012-13   President Iris Smith 

2017-18  President John McCall, Jr.   [Nia McKay, "Secretary of the Year"] 

2021-22  President Nia MacKay 



100% President Award / President's Excellence Award 

The Award is presented to a Club President if the Club has furthered the Goals of Lionism; conducted at least one major fund raiser during the year; the President has attended at least two Zone Meetings, Club Officers Training, District, Multiple District Training; submitted all Reports timely; remains in good standing with Lions International as of June 30th; achieved a net gain in Membership as of June 30th; New Members have been properly Inducted and Oriented; Club makes contribution to LCIF; and the President explains the most outstanding achievement of the Club during the Year.


1976-77   President Bill Lewis

1977-78   President Bill Melton

1988-89   President Mark Snyder

1995-96   President Carolyn Dunnigan*

1997-98   President Bonnie Breazeale*

2000-01   President Wayne Meachum

2002-03   President Michelle Metzger

2008-09   President Darla Wisdom

2012-13   President Iris Smith 



Outstanding Achievement Service Activity Reporting Award

An Annual Award presented to the Club best reporting all Club activities, including Programs, Events, Meetings, and other non-Lion activities


2020-21   Oak Cliff Lions Club   President Paul Nielsen

2021-22   Oak Cliff Lions Club   President Nia MacKay 



Jimmy Thompson Fellowship

The Jimmy Thompson Award is presented by the Julien C. Hyer Youth Camp for the contribution of $1,000.00 by a Lions Club or individual. The Award Honors 42 year Lion Jimmy Thompson, long-time Board Member and supporter of the Julien C. Hyer Youth Camp.


Diana Ezzell   2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Larry Frazier   2013

James "Corky" Harris*   2013

Josh Holt   2013

PDG Bill Melton 2013 

Charlie Tupper 2013

PDG Darla Wisdom 2013

David Ezzell   2014 



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.


Bill Tucker*   2003

PDG Wayne Meachum   2004, 2007

PDG Bill Melton   2004

Stan Altschuler   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

Michelle Metzger   2007

David Mills   2007

Carrie Smith   2007

Iris Smith   2007 

Tom Timmons   2007

PDG 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

Stan McDonald   2007

PDG Bill Melton   2007

Danny Boyce   2009

Bonnie Breazeale*   2009

Joe Jessing   2009

Mike Lott*   2009

PDG Darla Wisdom   2009

Richard Lenzner   2010

Steve Bayless   2013

Carol Donovan   2013

Wendy Fox   2013

Paula Maroney   2013

Iris Smith   2013


Texas Lions Camp - Life Members

A person may become a Life Member of the Texas Lions Camp, located at Kerrville, Texas by means of being named by his or her Lions Club following a contribution to the Camp or through an individual donation to the Camp.


Amy Alburtis

Steve Bayless

Danny Boyce

Bennie Brigham*

Rich Buickerood

Pat Caldwell*

Jo Ann Holt Caussey

Carne Cunningham*

John Dodd

Fred Ferguson

Larry Frazier

Joe Jessing

Corky Harris*

Don Hicks*

Josh Holt

Dennis Jeter

Dr. Bill Lawhorn

Steve Levine

Mike Lott*

Kathie Magers

PDG Bill Melton

Iris Smith

Carole Sprague

Mark Snyder

Bill Tucker*  


Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation - Life Members

A person may become a Life Member of the Lions Sight & Tissue Foundation of District 2-X1 by means of being named by his or her Lions Club following a contribution to the LS&TF or through an individual donation to LS&TF.


Steve Bayless

Pat Crenshaw

Ruben Esquivel

Fred Ferguson

Larry Frazier

Jerry Gilmore*

Kerry Goodwin

Corky Harris*

Dennis Jeter

Dr. Bill Lawhorn

Mike Lott*

PDG Bill Melton

Bobbie Smith

Layne VIncent

Carol Donovan

Stan Altschuler



Pancho Luna Gold Award

Pat Crenshaw

Charlie Tupper

Mike Lott*



Pete Anderson Award

Michelle Metzger

PDG Darla Wisdom



Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp - Life Members

A person may become a Life Member of the Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp by means of being named by his or her Lions Club following a contribution to the JHYC or through an individual donation to JHYC.


Diana Ezzell

Joan Harris*

Linda Levine

Steve Levine

PDG Bill Melton

Charlie Tupper

David Mills        

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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

Mike Lott*   2009

Layne Vincent   2010

Steve Bayless and Wendy Fox   2011

Stan Altschuler 2012

Darla Wisdom   2013

Larry Frazier, Chris King   2014

Joe Jessing   2015

John McCall, Jr.  2016

Iris Smith  2017

Perry Flowers  2018

Nia MacKay  2019

Teri Bailey  2020

Sara Kitto  2021

Sheryll McKay, PDG Wayne Meachum, Charlene Vezina, 2022



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

Jay Forrester   2007

Miguel Ramirez   2008

Jeff and Diane Francis   2009

Joan Harris*   2010

Paula Maroney   2011

Judy Porter   2012

Frances Stinnett   2013

Bobbi Smith   2014

Blake Lindsay 2015

Sheryll McKay  2016

Sian Riley  2017

Alan Schrock  2018

Suzanne Buss  2019

Teri Lipscomb  2020

Bob Hodge  2021

Sydney Allen  2022



Oak Cliff Lions Club Extravaganza

Dedication Beginning in 1977, the "Extravaganza" has been Dedicated to a worthy Oak Cliff Lion or Lions for their Dedication and support of the Club and the "Extravaganza". Those who have been so honored are: 


Harold Schackman*,  1977

 Oscar "Bill" Eagle*,  1978

Harry Selman*,  1979

No Dedications Made,  1980-85

Bill Leavell*,  1986

Jerry Vincent*,  1987

The Cast and Crew of the 1948 "Oak Cliff Lions Minstrel",  1988

Tom and Mary Young*,  1989

Fred Ferguson,  1990

The "Nitty Gritty Band",  1991

John Connell*,  1992

Corky* and Joan* Harris,  1993

Sylvan Moritz*,  1994

Marshall Hughes*,  1995

Harold Bridges* and Carl Moffat*,  1996

Carne Cunningham*,  1997

The Past Presidents of the Oak Cliff Lions Club,  1998

The Allison Snyder* Family,  1999

No "Extravaganza" held,  2000

Janet Nelson,  2001

Bill Melton,  2002

Robert Hirsh*,  2003 

Iris Smith,  2004

Carolyn Dunnigan*,  2005

Steve & Marna Bayless,  2006

Dan Cunningham and Dr. Thurman Ray*,  2007

Mike Lott*,  2008

Dr. Bill Lawhorn, Paula Craig and Pat Crenshaw,  2009

Darla Wisdom,  2010

Dr. Burt Bryan,  2011

"Extravaganza" not held in 2012

John McCall, Jr.,  2013

David Mills,  2014

Al Bell*, 2015

Sara Kitto  2016

"Extravaganza" discontinued in 2017



"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, and have been Lions for five years or less.


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

Wendy Fox   2008-09

Jeff Francis   2009-10

Carole Sprague and Pat Crenshaw   2010-11

Paula Maroney   2011-12

Nia Mackay   2012-13

Frances Stinnett   2013-14

Judy Porter  2014-15

Bobbi Smith  2015-16

Cynthia Konda  2016-17

Charlene Vezina  2017-18

Patrick Tester 2018-19*

Teri Lipscomb 2019-20

none selected 2020-21

Bob Hodge, 2021-22



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.


PID Dr. Richard A. Self   1956*

Dr. W. C. Jones   1975*

Dr. Frank Shultz   1975*

Teddy Harris   1979*

Dr. Wallace B. Wilkinson   1979*

Dr. H. K. Crutcher   1979*

PDG Sylvan Moritz   1980*

PDG W.T. "Dub" Nelson   1980*

PDG Bill Melton   1981

PDG Wayne Meachum   2007

PDG Darla Wisdom   2014



Robert Hirsh 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, '06

Stan Altschuler,   2009, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16

Marna Bayless,   2010, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15

Steve Bayless,   2010, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15

Alison Beazley - Reece, 2015

Danny Boyce,   2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Suzanne Buss, 2018

Durhl Caussey,   2010, 2011, '12, '13, '14

Jo Ann Holt Caussey,   2002, '10, '13, '14

Pat Crenshaw,   2013, '14

Paula Craig,   2002

Carol Donovan,   2012, '13

Carolyn Dunnigan*,   2010, '11, '12

Wendy Fox,   2010, '12

Jeff Francis,   2010, '11

Kathy Frazier,   2009, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Larry Frazier,   2004, '05, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15. '16. '17, '18, '19

Dick Geiger*,   2010, '11, '12, '13

James "Corky" Harris*,   2008, '09, '10, '11, '12, '15

Joan Harris*,   2010, '11, '12, '15

Robert Hirsh*,   2002, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, 16, '17, '18. '19

Linda Hodge, 2018

Joe Jessing,   2009, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15

Sara Kitto, 2017

Dr. Bill Lawhorn,   2009

Richard Lenzner,   2011, '13

Dr. Dennis Lindsey*,   2002

Mike Lott*,   2010, '11, '12, '14, '15

Sheryll McKay, 2018, 19

Mickey MacKay, 2020, '22

Nia MacKay, 2016, '17, '18, '19, '20, '22

Kathie Magers,   2007, '10, '11, '12, '13

Paula Maroney,   2012, '13, '15

John McCall, Jr.,   2012, '13, '15

John McCall, Sr.*,   2013

Wayne Meachum,   2002, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16, '17, '19, '20

Bill Melton,   2002, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12

Nora Mercado,   2005, '07, '09, '10, '11, '12

Michelle Metzger,   2002, '03, '04

David Mills,   2003, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '16, '17, '18. '19

Miguel Ramirez,   2009

Senada Rustic, 2015, '16

Anastasia Semos-Shelton, 2019

Iris Smith,   2010, '13

Carole Sprague,   2010, '12, '13

Shelby Starr,   2007, '09 

Tom Timmons,   2010, '11

Charlie Tupper,   2002, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16, '17, '18, '19, '20, '22

Charlene Vezina, 2019

Judy Vincent,   2010, '11, '13

Layne Vincent,   2012, 2013, 2019

Ann Washburn,   2004

Joe Wells,   2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Ruth Wilson*,   2003

Darla Wisdom,   2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, '15, '16, '17, '18, '19 

*award not presented in '21 due to pandemic



Oak Cliff Lions Club Endowment Trust Award

A Lion or individual may be presented the Oak Cliff Lions Club Endowment Trust Award by making a one-time contribution of $500.00 or more to the Oak Cliff Lions Club Endowment Trust. Established in 1966, the Trust serves as a reserve source of funds for the Club's Board of Directors. Since 1978, utilizing earnings only from the Trust, the Club has chosen to to award College Scholarships to worthy students from Oak Cliff area high schools. Three of the Scholarships are named for worthy Lions; the first, "Oak Cliff Lions Club Dr. W. C. 'Bill' Jones Scholarship", after the Charter Member and Past President; the second, "Oak Cliff Lions Club Dr. Dennis Lindsey Scholarship", after the Founding President of the Endowment Trust; and the third, "Oak Cliff Lions Club John Connell Scholarship", after the largest contributor the the Trust,therein after, if there are additional Scholarships to be awarded within the same year, they shall be named the "Oak Cliff Lions Club Scholarship". The Trust has grown steadily through the years through singular contributions, Memorial Gifts and Estate designations.


Numerous 1966 Members of the Oak Cliff Lions Club 

Estate of John and Winnie Connell*

Mr. and Mrs. Earle Bailey*

Judge Robert E. Day*

Mrs. Bob Lee*

Square Foot, Inc.

Robert* and Carol Hirsh

Dr. Elba Garcia

PDG Bill Melton



* Deceased       

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