Home Page

Lions hold Annual Sweetheart’s Banquet
The Enderlin Lions held their annual Sweetheart’s
Banquet Tuesday, February 14th at the Enderlin
Senior Citizens Center. 59 Lions, spouses and
friends gathered for the 5:30 supper catered by
TraXside Cafe. Lions President Pat Feist
welcomed all and introduced special guests
Miss North Dakota International Erica Lemna
and Erica’s family, Bill and Kellie Lemna, Carmen
Archbold, Doris Schultz, Mary Lemna and Sandy
Schultz. Lion Christy Christiansen’s family was singled out as well, daughter
Doreen (Stewart), son-in-law Mark Stewart and grandchildren Hannah and Caleb
Stewart.
The TraXside offered a salad bar plus prime rib, torsk or shrimp entree.
Lion Susan M. Dopp shared her pianist talent on the Center’s upright piano and
her chosen works set a very enjoyable dining atmosphere.
Following supper, President Feist introduced Miss North Dakota
International 2012 and Erica is currently a nursing student at the University of
North Dakota. In December 2011, at a state-level contest, Erica was selected as
the next reigning Miss North Dakota. Erica elaborated on her Enderlin background,
the differences between the various pageants and how Miss North Dakota International
emphasis is on candidate fitness and their platform. Erica’s platform is of a personal
nature and is to spread awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou
Gehrig’s disease. Erica’s mother Kellie was diagnosed with ALS 13 years ago and
Erica has first hand experience with this mysterious disease’s devastation. Erica also
fundraises for ALS-impacted families. The audiences standing ovation acknowledged
a touching and personal message connection.
The serving staff of the TraXside also received a round of applause for good work.
The night’s final business was Lion Jack Armstrong presenting a Melvin Jones
Fellowship. Lion Armstrong gave a background of this prestigious honor and the Enderlin
Lions endows a fellowship in the recipient’s name. Longtime Lion Carol “Christy”
Christiansen is this year’s candidate. Lion Armstrong presented him with the appropriate
plaque and Christy’s wife Faye fastened his Melvin Jones pin on his lapel. A hearty
applause by all proved a fine selection was made. Other Melvin Jones fellows in the
Enderlin Club are: Jack Armstrong, Walfred Billing, Marvin Fink, James Gilbert, Harold
Kemmer (deceased), Donn Larson, Willard Lee, Mike Martin, Andrew Peterson, Leo
Schall, Gerald Sletmoe, Wilbur Schlecht, Maynard Torbenson and Ronald Torbenson (deceased).
A drawing took place for the 4 flower centerpieces by Flowers Etc. The lucky 4
were Jan Carlson, Amy Wadeson, Sandy Feist and Ila Billing.
Michael J. Martin, Secretary

Subscribe Today...