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Potsdam Lions honor Bill Lewis for 28 years' service

Posted 6/23/11

POTSDAM – The Potsdam Lions Club recently honored Lion William (Bill) Lewis with the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award. The award was created in 1993 in memory of Past International …

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Potsdam Lions honor Bill Lewis for 28 years' service

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POTSDAM – The Potsdam Lions Club recently honored Lion William (Bill) Lewis with the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award.

The award was created in 1993 in memory of Past International President Robert J. Uplinger who was Lions International President in 1971-72.

The award honors outstanding Lions and non-Lions or organizations who perform exemplary service to a Club, district, or community.

These honorees possess the highest examples of “Lionistic” character, ideals, purpose, and service.

It is the highest award available in Lions Multiple District 20.

Lion Bill has been an active member of the Potsdam Lions Club for 28 years and has been recognized especially for his dedication to the Thanksgiving Basket program and for the Habitat for Humanity project.

In the photo, Lion Bill Lewis (left) receives his award from outgoing Lion President Norm Jones.