Ceremonies establish Bluffton High School Leo Club
Photos by Dennis Morrison
Youth in Bluffton have formed a Leo Club with the sponsorship of the Bluffton Lions Club, joining some 7,700 Leo chapters across the world. Creating “Leadership, Experience, Opportunity” is the goal of these Lion-affiliated clubs.
On Tuesday, March 4, the Leo Club was formally established with a charter night that included induction of 31 members and installation of these officers:
BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB
Charter Officers
President Ava Smallcombe
Vice President Keith Burkholder
Secretary Claire Phillips
Treasurer Lillian Dagani
Directors Nora Matthews, Macy Schaadt, Avery Ulrey
Charter Members
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Owen Armstrong |
Ethan Hoffman |
Advisors
Lion Natalie Armstrong
Lion Andy Armstrong
Lion Laura Dagani
Lion Cindy Lee
The ceremony program was led by Lion President Jackie Bourassa, Lion Dick Boehr, Lion Mark Bourassa and Lion Vice President Dwain Hall. The speaker was past Council Chair Darlene Roll. The history of the BHS Leo Club History was presented by Lion Natalie Armstrong.
A Village of Bluffton proclamation was presented by Mayor Richard Johnson. The presentation of gifts was made by PDG Lion Barbara Plaugher.
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