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Collection: FND004 - SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 00035
Title: Lewis Shaw
Date: 1998
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Summary: Lewis Shaw was a third-generation member of a pioneer Mandan family. He graduated from Mandan High School in 1938. Lewis served in the U.S. Army from February of 1942 through November of 1945. He served forty-two months overseas in World War II, and was wounded in Italy. Lewis married Elsie Wollenberg of Hannover, Kansas in 1945. Lewis and Elsie have three grown children; Cindy, Gregg, and Sheila. They have four grandchildren. Lewis graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1950. He became a loan officer with the Mandan Production Credit Association in 1950. In 1961, Lewis became credit manager and worked his way up to president of the Mandan Production Credit Association in 1974. He held that position until his retirement in 1983. Lewis was a member of the Mandan Lions Club until his death in 2017. He held all the club offices with the exception of secretary. Lewis joined the Mandan Lions Club in 1967 and was elected president of the club in 1973. Because of his active participation and leadership in the Mandan club and activity in district committees, Lewis was elected District Governor of 5NW in 1984. Lewis continued his activity at both the club and district level as long as his health permitted. He helped organize and serve as an instructor at several Lions leadership training schools including several District Governor-elect schools. Lion Lewis was the Guiding Lion in organizing the Dakota Lioness Club in Mandan where his wife, Lioness Elsie, was a charter member. Lewis remained the liaison officer for the Lioness Club which has been very active. In 1987, Lewis and Elsie went to Columbia, South America, as members of the VOSH mission to help distribute eye glasses to the needy. After serving as District Governor, he held seven district chairmanships, and was treasurer of the North Dakota Lions Foundation from 1985 through 1987. He also was president of the Past District Governor’s Association in 1994-1995. He received the 100% Monarch Chevron, Membership Advancement Key, was a Melvin Jones Fellow, and received 22 Perfect Attendance Awards. He attended nearly 20 State Lions Conventions, three International Conventions, one USA/Canada Leadership Forum and eighteen MD-5 Conventions. Lewis was very active in the community. He has been a member of the Mandan Elks for 43 years; member of the American Legion, V.F.W., and D.A.V. for 46 years; member of First Lutheran Church for 46 years; past president of Mandan Toastmasters Club; past president of Mandan Jaycees; past treasurer of First Lutheran Church; past treasurer of Mandan Chamber of Commerce; past secretary-treasurer of Mandan Community Credit Union; past clerk of Mandan Park District; past member of Mandan Chamber of Commerce, and past member of Mandan Ambassadors.
Red ID: FND_I_77427 Image ID: 509246 Image Notes: 10950 00004 00035

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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