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Collection: FND004 - SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 00031
Title: Dorothy Polson
Date: 2007
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Summary: Lion Dorothy Polson, although she was not able to become a member at the time, gained a respect for and interest in Lions in 1969 when her spouse became a member. She attended her first Lions Convention in 1975 when Minot hosted the MD5 Convention. Since that time, she has attended all the MD5 and State Conventions except for the 1977 MD5 Convention in Prince Albert. She was a charter member of the North Plains Lioness Club of Williston, certified June 2, 1984. She served as director and as president in 1985-86 and 1986-87. She joined the Williston Lions Club in June 1988, when the Lioness club disbanded. In her club, Lion Dorothy has served as a two-year director in 1989-90; one-year director in 1990-91; Lion Tamer from 1997-2000; she served as third, second and first vice president from 1992-95 and as president in 1995-96. She received the President’s Excellence Award. Lion Dorothy has many years of perfect attendance including her years as Lioness. She has attended fourteen Lion officer’s training schools both as a Lion and as an instructor. Lion Dorothy has helped with three new member orientation sessions. She has received a 15 Member Key Award for bringing in 18 new members. She is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. On the district level, Dorothy has served as District 5NW assistant cabinet secretary-treasurer in 1988-89; region chairman of region 3 in 1990-91; Sight First chairman, 1991-92; zone chairman of zone 3A in 1993-94; vice district governor in 1996-97; and District Governor in 1997-98. After being district governor, she served as LCIF Chairman in 1998-99 and as district convention chairman in 1999-2000. Lion Dorothy is a retired real estate broker. She served two years as vice president of the Williston Realtors Association. Prior to this she was owner of “This Week Shopper”, a weekly publication, for seven and a half years. She is an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and served three years on the church council. Lion Dorothy is a former 4-H leader; and is a former member of the Williston Chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization. Lion Dorothy Polson has been an inspiration because of her dedication to the club and community. She has been a great resource to the leaders who have followed her. She is quick to volunteer to lead committees and events, and encourages all members, by example, to do and to be the best they can be as Lions and citizens in the community. She demonstrates the Lion motto: “We Serve”. Lion Dorothy and her spouse Don have three children and seven grandchildren.
Red ID: FND_I_77423 Image ID: 509242 Image Notes: 10950 00004 00031

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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