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Collection: FND004 - SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 00030
Title: Donald Polson
Date: 1993
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Summary: Lion Donald Polson joined the Williston Lions Club 1969. He has served his club in almost every capacity, held the office of president in 1979-80, and has served many years as secretary and also as membership chairman. He received two Secretary of the Year Awards from the district and three 100% Secretary pins. Lion Polson has many years of perfect attendance with his club and was named Lion of the Year by his club in 1988-89. He received his Key Award in 1974; Membership Advancement Key in 1983 and the Master Key in 1989. He served on three state Lion convention committees. He began his involvement with the 5NW district in 1980-81, serving as zone chairman and as sight conservation and hearing guide dog chairman in 1982-83. During his year as District Governor (1983-84) he organized the first 5NW officers’ training school. He was LCIF chairman for four years, and served three years as extension chairman. Polson has attended three International Conventions, over 20 Multiple District Conventions and many State Lions Conventions. He also attended the Lions USA/Canada Forum in 1983. He was also active in leadership training. Polson attended the Lions Train the Trainer program in 1988 and the Lions Membership and Extension training school. He has been facilitator at seven officer training schools for presidents and secretaries. Polson served as vice-president and president of the N.D. Past District Governors Association. Polson received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from his club for his dedication to his club and Lionism on the zone and district levels. He received the International President’s Leadership Award, the District Governors Appreciation award, a membership achievement award, the 100% District Governor Designation, an International Extension Certificate, Lioness Club Sponsorship Certificate, the International President’s “Three in 83” Award, and an Extension Award. Donald Polson was raised on a farm and attended a rural school and Ray High School. He entered the United States Army and served in Korea and Japan. After working in the oil fields of western North Dakota for about two years, Polson worked in the wholesale grocery business before he began his employment with Williams Electric Cooperative. Polson is a licensed real estate salesperson, and co-owner of D and D Realty in Williston. Other than his work as a Lion, Lion Don serves in his community. He is a life member of the North Dakota PTA (Parent Teachers Association), having served as president of the Richard PTA and district chairman for the northwest district of North Dakota. He served many years on the board of Concordia Lutheran Church. He served on the Williston Area United Way board and has been active in several of their fund drives. He served on the Vocational Instructional Program for UND Williston. He was parade chairman for Williston’s Centennial Celebration in 1989. He and his wife Dorothy are the parents of three children, Donnette Taylor, Doyle Polson in Williston, and Dorvan Polson in Canadian, Texas. They have five grandchildren.
Red ID: FND_I_77422 Image ID: 509241 Image Notes: 10950 00004 00030

Collection: FND004 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Date:

Summary: The Hall of Fame award is the most prestigious honor for Lions at the state level. The first hall of Fame awards were given in 1982. Although this award has been a function of the Past District Governors Association, a recipient does not have to be a PDG to qualify but can be any Lion who has shown considerable dedication over a period of years. Nominees are judged by their activities on behalf of their home club, his or her district projects, North Dakota Lions programs, as well as those Multiple District 5 and Lions Clubs International. The committee also takes note of other community involvement outside of Lions. It is a great honor to be nominated for this prestigious recognition.

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