Write a commentDr. Brett Tallents, two-time Fulton Lions past president, was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship award—the highest honor given to a Lion— at the Fulton club’s December meeting, it was announced by club President Patrick Devendorf.
“The Melvin Jones Fellowship is the Lions International Foundation’s highest honor,” Devendorf said. “It represents humanitarian qualities such as generosity, compassion and concern for the less fortunate. Brett embodies all these qualities and is always ready to volunteer, always gives thoughtful feedback and suggested solutions to problems or challenges, and he always welcomes and encourages the involvement of new members.
“He has become a treasured friend to us all as well as an exemplary Lion.”
The club also donated $500 to Small Steps CNY, a Central New York group who raises money through several fundraisers to aid families across 13 counties in Central New York and surrounding areas in their battle against cancer. According to their website, smallstepscny.org: “We also make an annual donation toward cancer research. Thanks to our loyal and generous donors, Small Steps CNY has donated tens of thousands of dollars and counting to Central New York and surrounding area families.”
The Fulton Lions Club, known for their Lions Loot Sweepstakes annual Duck Derby, and Mane Event Comedy Night, provides financial assistance for those in need of eyeglasses, eye exams and hearing aids to residents in the Greater Fulton area. For more information on the Fulton Lions Club, visit www.fultonlionsclub.com.
