Past International Director Bill Watkins and Immediate Past District Governor Bill McDonald presented two special honors to Lions at the District 12-N Cabinet Meeting on July 16, 2011.

PDG Clare Crawford receiving the International President's Award from PID Bill Watkins and PDG Bill McDonald

PDG Clare Crawford of the Knox North Lions Club,  received the International President’s Award.This award is generally presented to Lions who have distinguished themselves by particularly noteworthy service.  PDG Clare was recognized for her years of dedicated Lions service and specifically for her efforts in organizing the Lions Learning Retreat.

Lion Ron Riehn receiving the International President's Leadership Award from PID Bill Watkins and PDG Bill McDonald

Lion Ron Riehn of the West Knox Lions Club, received the International President’s Leadership Award. This award is generally presented to Lions that have made a significant leadership contribution during the International President’s year in office. Lion Ron was recognized for this efforts as the District chair for the Lions Clubs International Foundation.