LINDA MORGAN RECEIVES MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP AWARD

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) was founded by Melvin Jones and provides funding of large-scale humanitarian projects around the world.  The Melvin Jones Fellowship program was established to recognize deserving Lions who have gone the extra mile, given time and talent to help fill the needs of their community and are selected by their fellow club members for recognition.
Linda Morgan was presented with the award on Monday night, an honor she didn’t expect.  “When John Vik started describing the award winner, and I started realizing it was me I was very surprised and shocked,” said Morgan.  “Usually it goes to someone that has been in Lions for 10 to 15 years, I’ve been a member for only six years, and it’s nice to be recognized for what I do in the school and community.”
Morgan is the Crookston High School LEO Club coordinator, and she is involved with a variety of other organizations.  “I’ve been in Matrons, have been on the RiverView Auxiliary board, UMC Alumni board, Night to Unite and self-defense class for the seniors,” explained Morgan.  “I just do different things if they need my help and I’m starting my 8th year advising the Leo Club and have taken over as prom coordinator and student council advisor.”
Additionally, Morgan has served as a director for the Crookston Lions for three years, Peace Poster chair for four years, Youth Golf Tournament Co-Chair for three years, Christmas Party chair, chair for pancake suppers at the Villa/Summit and Care and Share.  The Crookston High School LEO Club, with about 150 members at Crookston High School, under Morgan’s leadership is often credited with doing more projects in a month than many Lions Clubs do in a year.  During the award presentation John Vik said of Morgan, “she is an inspiration to all of us for her dedication to serve and as the positive role model she plays in the lives of so many of our students in our high school.”