Lion Leonard D. Ernsbarger, center, is recognized for several milestones as a member of the Nevada club. A past president of the club, Ernsbarger was presented a certificate by District Governor Kenny Goetz, left, and was recognized by the club and President J.J. Curtis. Ernsbarger has been a member of the club for 50 years. He was presented a letter from Lions Club International President Wayne A. Madden recognizing him as a life member. He is the third member of the club, which was chartered Feb. 20, 1924, to receive this designation. "It's a real honor," Ernsbarger said. "It's been a privilege given to me to serve as a Lion." He joins 53,000 Lions who have been approved as life members worldwide. Floyd Jernigan/Daily Mail.
Lion Corey Johnson, right, presents outgoing club president J.J. Curtis with the Lion of the Year award for the Nevada club. Johnson noted the designation recognizes someone who is "truly dedicated to the Lions Club." Johnson said Curtis "got things done" and was "very deserving of the honor." Floyd Jernigan/Daily Mail
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Members of the 2013-2014 Club Officers and Board of Directors were installed Tuesday night at the Nevada Lions' Club annual recognition ceremony. Officers, from left, are District Governor Lion Kenny Goetz, Membership Director Lion Ron Schowengerdt, Tail Twister Lion Corey Johnson, Third Vice President Lion Leslie Carroll-Bartlett, Director Lion Judith Herstein, Director Lion Carmen Williams, President Lion Tom Taylor, First Vice President Lion Betsy Curtis, Director Lion Bill Platt, Past President Lion J.J. Curtis, Secretary Lion Rudy Spann, Director Lion Jessica Bland, Director Lion Monte Curtis and Treasurer Lion Wayne Reinert. Not pictured is Second Vice President Lion Randy Marti. See Friday's edition for more photos of the Lions recognition ceremony. Floyd Jernigan/Daily Mail