Dateline: November 7, 2002

Lions Club celebrates 80th anniversary

By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

Clarendon Lions Club celebrated its 80th anniversary last Tuesday during its annual Ladies Night Banquet.

A total of 47 Lions and guests enjoyed a delicious steak dinner prepared by Lion Alan Graham and his helpers.

Boss Lion Myles Shelton introduced special guests for the evening, including District Governor John Nash of Wellington, Vice District Governor Jack King of the Amarillo Downtown Lions Club, and Mrs. Ruby Dell Estlack.

Gov. Nash addressed the club and praised it for 80 years of service to Clarendon and the surrounding area.

The Boss Lion and Lion Secretary Monty Hysinger recognized several Lions with membership chevrons for their years of service. Those recognized were Allen Estlack, 35 years; A.R. Henson, 55 years; Bill Lowe, 55 years; Delbert Robertson, 15 years; James Shelton, 15 years; and Donald Smith, 20 years.

Other Lions who were not present but who have earned membership chevrons were Paul Bivens, 25 years; Mike Butts, 20 years; Trey Chamberlain, 25 years; W.R. Christal, 30 years; Darrell Leffew, 30 years; Mark C. White, 20 years; and Jerry Woodard, 15 years.

Lion Allen Estlack was recognized with the Lion of the Year Award, and Lion Roger Estlack received the Distinguished Service Award.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Clarendon College Choir under the direction of Kevin Gausepohl.

The all-volunteer choir put on an excellent show and even made a dozen Lions sound good when they formed an ad hoc Lions Club All-Junk Band.

With no further business, the club adjourned, looking forward to serving Clarendon for another 80 years.