Naperville Noon Lions Club member Paul Rewerts recently was presented with the George Lazansky Distinguished Service Award at the Lions District 1-J annual convention in Lisle.
This prestigious award was named to remember Lion George Lazansky who served as District 1-J’s first governor in 1951 and is presented to only a handful of Lions annually.
According to publicity chairman, Bob Hull, nominees of this award are Lion members who have excelled not only in their contribution to their club and to the community, but also have served or demonstrated Lionism at the District or higher level or have performed outstanding humanitarian achievements.
“This is one of the most prestigious awards a Lion member can receive,” said Hull. “We are very proud of Lion Paul.
Hull added that Rewerts said he is honored to receive this award and is proud of all the members of the Naperville Noon Lions for the work they do in support of Club activities and the community.
Pictured above, from left, are Lion Bill Biggs, Lions Clubs International past president; Lion Paul Rewerts; and Lion Chris Halsey, Illinois Lions District 1-J Governor.
Lion since 2003
A 12-year member of the Naperville Noon Lions Club, Rewerts is a graduate of North Central College and holds a Masters Degree from National Louis University in Chicago, Ill. He taught mathematics and coached girls tennis at Harlem High School in Loves Park, Ill., until 1979 and then at Downers Grove High School until his retirement in 2003.
Rewerts served on the Club’s Board of Directors for many years and was President of the Club for three terms.
In 2010, he received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from Lions Clubs International Foundation for his dedicated service and enthusiastic participation in Naperville Noon Lions Club activities.
He currently is Chair of the Clubs Social Service Committee which assists children and adults with vision and hearing issues with a budget of approximately $100,000.
Outside of Lions Club activities, Rewerts volunteers at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. He and his wife, Jackie, have lived in Naperville since 1979.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organization, with over 1.3 million members and over 44,000 member clubs worldwide. The Naperville Noon Lions Club consists of enthusiastic men and women who provide many volunteer hours each year to support the Lions mission locally. The Lions Motto is “WE SERVE”.
The Naperville Noon Lions Club meets every Tuesday for lunch. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend a luncheon meeting. For more information, call (630) 364-3922.
Photo courtesy Bob Hull, Publicity Chairman for Naperville Noon Lions Club
