LOUISIANA, Mo. — The Louisiana Lions Club presented two Lions International Distinguished Service Awards at their March 21 meeting.  Dennis Severson was honored for 45 years of continued Lions membership service and Don Patrick was honored for 50 years of continued Lions membership service.  Both Severson and Patrick are past presidents of the Louisiana Lions.  Patrick is a Past District Governor of Lions International District 1-G (1982-83).  Pictured making the presentation, from left, are Lions Club President Don Hamilton, Severson, Patrick, and Club  President-Elect Jeri Smith.

The Louisiana Lions Club on March 21 honored Herb Everett, left, for his energy and dedication in making the club’s annual Pancake Day a success. Everett is pictured with Louisiana Lions President Don Hamilton.

The Louisiana Lions Club on March 21 honored 93-year-old Charles Shelton, left, with the “Dedication to the Grill” award for his decades of making perfect flapjacks during Lions Pancake Day. Pictured with Shelton in Louisiana Lions President Don Hamilton.