Spark Plug Award – Lions District 24-L

Be a Spark!

This year, during their club visits, the DG and his team will present Spark Plug Awards, selected by the clubs and given to Lions for new and innovative ideas.

BURKE Lion Steve Pawlow — BURKE -- Lion Steve Pawlow, pictured with Club President Don Bradley, for his support to local health fair programs and partnering with the Korean community.

Dolores Spencer — MOUNT VERNON EVENING -- Lion Dolores Spencer for her support to Koinonia Community Services and the back-to-school programs providing supplies to young students.

Lion Curtis Sorensen — REMINGTON -- Lion Curtis Sorensen for his outstanding service helping organize the highly successful Vintage Car Show and faithfully maintaining the club house and grounds. Lion President Tracy Yates accepted the award on his behalf.

PARK WEST -- Lion Bina Martin-Giles for her innovation, enthusiasm, and outstanding service as Club Secretary.

Lion Shawn Gregorie — ALEXANDRIA HOST -- Lion Shawn Gregorie for his innovative work with the club's social media resources. Lion Shawn is pictured with Club President David Rosenblum (left).

Lion Dev Upadhya — RESTON -- Lion Dev Upadhya for his support of vision and youth programs and for taking on the important role of Club Secretary. Presented by Club President Davida Luehrs.

Lion Lynn Garver — CULPEPER MID-DAY -- Lion Lynn Garver for her work on BINGO, the Club’s major fundraising event, serving as Club Secretary, and serving the District on LOVF, Leo Liaison, and USA Canada Forum. Award Presented by Club President Oliver Price.

SPRINGFIELD FRANCONIA --Lion Emma Clarito for supporting the Flea Market, the Club’s major fundraiser, and for always being available to serve. Award presented by Club Acting President Minerva Banga.

MCLEAN FILIPINO-AMERICAN -- Lions Maribel & Eric Macasero for bringing unlimited energy and enthusiasm to Lions service! They are always ready to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed—from vision and hearing projects to lending a hand at the Lions flea market and countless other service and fundraising activities.

Lion Janice Wagner — WOODBRIDGE -- Lion Janice Wagner for her behind the scenes work and for her passion for the Winter Coat Drive.

Lion Todd Frye — MONTEREY -- Lion Todd Frye for his all hands on deck approach. From the pork rind sales during Monterey’s Maple Festival to the Highland County Fair, Lion Todd is always ready to lend a helping hand to make it a successful event.

Anne Moore — LAKE OF THE WOODS -- Lion Anne Moore for her community service and for coordinating the banquet. Pictured with Club President Alex Salustri.

Lion Mark Devoll — CLIFTON -- Lion Mark Devoll for his work dealing with food insecurity in the Clifton area, especially on their college campuses.

PDG Jim Snyder — MASON NECK --PDG Jim Snyder for his years of service to the club as their secretary and for his dedication to their vision screening program in the private schools in the area.

Chancellor Host — CHANCELLOR HOST -- President Walter Pennino chose the entire club for everyone’s involvement and support to Lions service.

MIDDLEBURG Lion Ben Barton — MIDDLEBURG - Lion Ben Barton, Club President, for supporting the American Legion Boys and Girls State Leadership Programs.

Lion Chinnah Orendain — SPRINGFIELD GLOBAL -- Lion Chinnah Orendain for her outstanding leadership in coordinating donations for a medical facility in the Philippines.

Brandi Bowles — AQUIA HARBOUR HOST -- Lion Brandi Bowles for her fundraising skill with their “Dining in the Dark” Event.

Lion Marie Garney — GREATER FALLS RUN -- Lion Marie Garney for her leadership as Club Secretary and her dedication to the club and the community.

Lion Len Bors — ALEXANDRIA ASIAN-AMERICAN -- Lion Len Bors for putting a spark into the club’s picnic with her innovative and fun games. Her creativity and enthusiasm made the event a memorable one, with plenty of fun and laughter shared by all!

BROADWAY -- Lion Seth Simmers for
being a wonderful inspiration to his club with his enthusiasm, positive attitude, and incredible energy. — BROADWAY -- Lion Seth Simmers for being a wonderful inspiration to his club with his enthusiasm, positive attitude, and incredible energy.

Lion Julian Jenkins — NEW MARKET -- Club Secretary Julian Jenkins for his long-term service to the Club and for mentoring members. Award presented by Club President Tyler Mongold.

Bob Moore — FREDERICKSBURG HOST -- Lion Bob Moore for his service as a Lion since 1965! Pictured with Club President Aaron Hackett.

Lion Joe Rovansek — FAIRFAX HOST -- Lion Joe Rovansek for his work leading club fundraisers and his immediate impact on the club.

Lions JR and Molly Haywood — BAYSE BRYCE MOUNTAIN -- Lions JR and Molly Haywood for working together to help their community, and beyond, organizing a service plan that serves the growing needs of their community.

Summers accepting for Eagle — HARRISONBURG – Posthumously, to Lion Rodney Eagle for being a catalyst in the club — always active, involved, and dedicated to supporting activities and the Lions mission of service. His enthusiasm and commitment made a lasting difference to those around him. Pictured accepting honor is Club President Chad Summers.

Linda Baran — DAHLGREN -- Lion Linda Baran for her support for vision projects and community events. Pictured with Club President Mike Gallamore.

CULPEPER 92 --Lion Minna Vogel for consistently going above and beyond to make a difference. Her energy and dedication have a way of “sparking” others to get involved, take action, and stay engaged in our service projects.

Lion Melissa Stoltz — MANSSAS -- Lion Melissa Stoltz for her support of vision programs and food drives. Pictured with club President and Treasurer Keith Garrett.

Rachel Edmonds — STAFFORD COUNTY -- Lion Rachel Edmonds for her creative and innovative service ideas.

Lion Val Smith — STAUNTON -- Lion Val Smith for outstanding leadership in coordinating a successful toy drive in partnership with the Salvation Army.

Lion Skip McMullan — CLIFTON FORGE -- Lion Skip McMullan for leading the club's October home-made ice cream sales at the town's Art Festival.

Lion Phil Eaton — CROZET -- Lion Phil Eaton for initiating a partnership with the Sentara Foundation, organizing vision screening (with a surprising number of referrals) at the Back to School Bash.

Lioness Sandy Brown — WINCHESTER LION LIONESS -- Lioness Sandy Brown for her support in collecting supplies for students as well as supporting local projects for the homeless and low income families. Presented by Club President Sadie Nelson.

Lion Phil Sandridge — WAYNESBORO -- Lion Phil Sandridge for his skill at the Chicken BBQ Pit.

Lion Sheryl Sinche — AQUIA EVENING -- Lion Sheryl Sinche for bringing tremendous enthusiasm, creativity, and innovative ideas to the club as the members begin planning their upcoming service projects and fundraising activities.

Lion Colleen Devereux — SPOTSYLVANIA -- Lion Colleen Devereux for consistently going above and beyond, “sparking” others to get involved, taking action, and staying engaged in the club’s service projects like the club’s upcoming Beer & Bingo Night, which will raise funds to support Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Lion Nicole Walters — WINCHESTER HOST -- Lion Nicole Walters for all of her work in new member recruitment and for helping with the upcoming cash raffle. She brings fresh energy and new ideas to her club.

Lion Jim Dieter — EDINBURG -- Newest member Lion Jim Dieter for bringing fresh ideas to the club.

Phil Loar — FALLS CHURCH ANNANDALE -- Lion Phil Loar for coordinating community service projects. Pictured with Club President Regan McLaughlin.

Lion Amber Day — COLONIAL BEACH RIVAH --Lion Amber Day for her work in starting this club last year.

Lion Angelina Hubert — STEPHENS CITY -- Lion Angelina Hubert for her active club participation.

Lion Blake Cockrell — FRONT ROYAL -- Lion Blake Cockrell for outstanding efforts supporting the Sleep in Heavenly Peace program. Lion Blake exemplifies the energy, innovation, and enthusiasm that make our clubs stronger.