Lions donate $4,400 to various causes

June 18, 2025 admin COMMUNITY 0

By Roger Allen

At two recent meetings, Montezuma Lions Club members voted to distribute a total of $4,400 to annually supported causes.

Community entities received $1,300. This included $600 for the Montezuma Food Pantry, $500 for the Friends of the Montezuma Public Library, and $200 for the Montezuma Shooting Sports program.

A Lions club donation check of $500 is presented for Friends of the Montezuma Public Library to “Friends” Vice-President and Treasurer Emily Johnston, with Librarian Christine Grimm, at right, smiling in appreciation as well. Lions presenters are, from left, Mike Princer, club treasurer, and Boyd Sparks, president.
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Earlier this year $300 was donated to After Prom and two high school graduates each received $300 scholarships.

Lions-related causes receiving funds at this time include $1,600 for the Iowa Lions Foundation, $1,000 to the Lions Clubs International Foundation, $200 to Leader Dogs for the Blind; also $200 to Camp Hertko Hollow, a camp for children with diabetes; and $100 to Camp Courageous, for a Lions-sponsored week of camp for the handicapped.

At the Lions club’s May 12 meeting the scholarship selections committee reported that Elizabeth De Jong and Bryson Stockman will each receive $300 upon successful completion of their first semester of college. Club President Boyd Sparks presented certificates to them at the school’s senior awards night.

The Montezuma Food Pantry is presented a donation of $600 from the Montezuma Lions Club, represented by, from left, Club Treasurer Mike Princer and President Boyd Sparks. Receiving the envelope containing the check are Food Pantry President Ted Morelock and Director Darla Wilson.
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