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Paul contributes his talent and time
to many arenas in the Thurmont community: to the Lady of
Mount Carmel Church, community of Thurmont and the Thurmont
Lions Club, as well as the International Lions Club. When
someone needs a leader, they think of Lion Paul.
Lion Paul and his wife, Lion Jo Ann,
attend church on a regular basis. He always responds
whenever and wherever he is needed. When the Parrish
Center needed a new ceiling, Paul was there every minute.
When there are activities at the Parrish Center, Paul is
there helping in all aspects where help is needed. He
doesn’t know what the word “NO” means; it isn’t in his
vocabulary.
Lion Paul is very active in the
neighborhood that he lives, JerMae Estates. He was very
instrumental in establishing the JerMae Homeowners
Association, Inc. (HOA) serving as President the first
year. Thanks to Paul we have a very successful and active
HOA. He has no problem in pursuing an issue or doing
whatever is necessary to get the job accomplished. His
philosophy is sticking his neck out if he believes he is
right. Paul takes on responsibilities that motivates him by
a genuine desire to help others. You can knock on his door
or give him a telephone call and he is willing to help
neighbors whatever the need may be. He serves as a handyman
to anyone who needs work performed, taxi driver for those
needing transportation to a doctor, hospital, etc., mows
neighbors yards and becomes a “watch dog” when his neighbors
are out of town. In addition, Paul is the Neighborhood
Watch Coordinator for the JerMae Neighborhood Watch Program
that he initiated in October 2006 in conjunction with the
Thurmont Police Department.
Lion Paul is a very dedicated and an
active member of one of the largest service organizations in
the world that is predominately directed at fighting to
eliminate preventable and reversible blindness, as well as
working on other vision-related endeavors -- the Thurmont
Lions Club being one of the many clubs. |
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Very dear to his heart is the
Pre-School Vision Screening Program. He is a unique
individual with thoughtfulness, logic and commitment. In
all of his adventures, commitments and support to others, he
has leadership style, team building techniques and a desire
to succeed. He has a passion for helping people.
Lion Paul serves in many capacities:
sound manager; Co-chair Loot Lotto fundraiser; Chair of
Pre-School Vision Screening Program; President of the
Thurmont Lions Club 2007-2008; Member of the Constitution,
Bylaws and Policy committee; Member of the
Make-A-Difference-Day, Volunteer of the Year, Adopt a Family
and numerous other committees. He is very instrumental in
helping to re-vitalize the old trolley trail in Thurmont
and working on numerous fundraising opportunities to help
residents in the Thurmont community. Lion Paul is Zone 1
Chair for Region III of District 22-W International Lions
Club for 2008-2009. There is only one direction for Lion
Paul to go – upward, upward, upward. He is such a valuable
asset to the Thurmont Lions Club.
Lion Paul received the Lion of the
Year award in 2005 after serving one year as a lion member
-- this is an unusual accomplishment. Also, he has received
the highest form of recognition conferred by Lions Clubs
International Foundation -- the Melvin Jones Fellowship
Award in 2007.
Lion Paul has considerable interaction
with the Town of Thurmont personnel and has served on panels
covering major topics of interest to the residents.
Lion Paul is a
mentor in all aspects. His volunteer work often takes him
in two directions. He frequently leads committees, but also
gets his hands dirty. The more he does for the church,
community and the Thurmont Lions Club, the more he is right
at home.
/S/
Joyce Anthony
Thurmont Lions Club
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