At the annual Connecticut Lions District 23B Governor’s Awards Breakfast on March 9, two Granby Lions were honored for their service as Granby Lions Club members.
Lion Roy Johnson received the club’s Outstanding Lion Award, given annually to the member who best exhibits the principles of Lionism within the club and community. Johnson has been a Granby Lion for 10 years, participating in every fundraiser and service activity of the club, never missing an opportunity to serve. Johnson also takes an active role in club meetings, leading the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance and delivering thoughtful invocations.
Lion Deborah Burrell received the club’s Rose Amanda Freeman Selfless Service Award, given annually to the one member who is often behind the scenes providing extraordinary service to the club and community. Burrell has been a Granby Lion for three years. Whether it be helping design the new Lion’s Memorial Day float, making gift baskets, working a hotdog stand, or coordinating the clubs annual joint toy drive and holiday dinner with the America Legion, Burrell is there to help.
The Granby Lions are honored to have amongst its membership Lions Roy Johnson and Deborah Burrell, who truly live the Lions motto, “We Serve.”
Submitted by John Spatcher, Granby Lions Membership Chair and Treasurer