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Collection: FND004 - SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 00036
Title: Oscar Sorenson
Date: 2004
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Summary: Lion Oscar is a charter member of the Grand Forks Red River Lions Club, completing 22 years of perfect attendance as of 2003-04 when he was inducted into the Lions Hall of Fame. In his club, he held all board positions except secretary or treasurer several times. He was instrumental in the organization of the club’s annual golf tourney completing its 17th year in 2003. He also organized the club’s annual stew feed fundraiser; March 2004 was the 17th year. Throughout the years, he has assisted the club’s participation in many service projects such as the annual Halloween candy disbursement, Christmas gifts to hospitalized children, and ushering at UND sporting events. The club has also participated in the UND annual Potato Bowl parade and for many years Lion Oscar was the major force in building the club’s float. On the District level, Lion Oscar has served twice as zone chair, twice as region chair, membership chair, extension chair, diabetes chair, leadership chair and on the long range planning committee. Lion Oscar has participated for several years with the officer training sessions, conducting the Presidents/VP/Directors sessions many times. Lion Oscar has also held zone meetings at the request of the district governor. In 1998, Lion Oscar was elected to a three-year term as 5NE Director of the Lions Foundation of North Dakota, and re-elected for another term in 2001. In 2000, he was selected to serve as President of the Foundation and served several terms. Lion Oscar has also served with the ND Past District Governor’s Association, as a 4-year director in 1993. He also served as vice president and president of that organization. Lion Oscar has received many awards over the years, including three President’s Certificate of Appreciation, and a Melvin Jones Fellowship from his club. Lion Oscar has also been recognized by the district for the many positions held, including 5NE District Governor (1990-91). Lion Oscar has attended numerous state and MD5 conventions and four International Conventions. Lion Oscar and Lion LaDell have been married since 1965 and have two sons, one daughter and six grandchildren. Lion Oscar and Lion Dell have owned and operated an auto beautification and interior upholstery business since 1967. Over the years Lion Oscar has also served with Boy Scouts, on the GF Business Advisory Committee for three years with former mayor Pat Owens, and is currently in this third term as president of the townhome association where he lives. Lion Oscar has several hobbies including small game hunting, fishing, golf, cutting fire wood and watching UND Sioux hockey and football, or any other sporting event on television.
Red ID: FND_I_77428 Image ID: 509247 Image Notes: 10950 00004 00036

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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