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Lion of the
Quarter
Rebecca Stone
Jul - Sep 2025
Oct - Dec 2025
Jan - Mar 2026
Apr - Jun 2026
Dennis
Kemp
Dennis Kemp's dedication to Texas Lions Camp embodies the heart of Lions service. Overmultiple weekends this quarter, he ensured children with special needs experienced the joy, adventure, and belonging that camp provides.
Dennis participated in three full camp sessions, contributing to the volunteer hours that made camp possible for dozens of young campers. But his service went beyond attendance. He was there for the most critical moments. During meal services, he helped ensure that campers, their families, and camp staff were well fed and cared for, creating the supportive environment that allows magic to happen.
Through Dennis's commitment, children with disabilities experienced swimming, archery,
horseback riding, and the simple joy of making friends in a safe, supportive environment. His consistent presence quarter after quarter ensures that Texas Lions Camp remains a beacon of hope and happiness for families across our state. For many of these families, camp represents their only respite and their children's primary social outlet.
Dennis doesn't just volunteer at camp. He helps create memories that last a lifetime. His
reliability means families can count on this experience year after year, building traditions and friendships that become lifelines for children who often face isolation in their daily lives.
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Don
Loeschner
Don Loeschner's service this quarter reflects the diversity and dedication that make our club effective. As Blood Drive Coordinator, Don orchestrated our community blood drive by
managing logistics, recruiting donors, and ensuring every aspect ran smoothly. His leadership helped provide lifesaving blood products to Central Texas hospitals, with each pint potentially saving up to three lives.
But Don's service extends far beyond one program. He supported our BBQ Team's efforts that generated $1,200 for humanitarian causes. He participated in multiple Road Warriors trash cleanup sessions, beautifying our community one roadside at a time. He hosted Lions dinners,
facilitated meetings, and contributed to our Silent Auction fundraiser, the kind of behind-thescenes work that keeps an organization functioning.
Don embodies the Lions' motto "We Serve" through consistent, reliable, multifaceted
engagement. He shows up, rolls up his sleeves, and gets to work wherever he's needed most.
Whether he's coordinating medical volunteers, manning a smoker, or picking up roadside trash, Don approaches every task with the same quiet excellence.
His service reminds us that extraordinary impact often comes from ordinary consistency and an incredible willingness to help. In a world of big promises and short attention spans, Don represents something increasingly rare: someone you can count on, every single time.
Chelaine
Marion
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Chelaine Marion's service this quarter demonstrates an unwavering commitment to our youth programs, particularly Texas Lions Camp. Across five separate camp sessions, Chelaine provided hands-on support that directly impacted the lives of children with special needs and
their families.
Her dedication spanned multiple weekends, each session bringing joy, safety, and care to young campers who might not otherwise have access to such enriching experiences. Chelaine's presence ensured that activities ran smoothly and that every child felt welcomed and supported. She was
there for the late nights, the early mornings, and every challenge in between. She was the kind ofsteady presence that allows children to feel safe enough to try new things.
Beyond the measurable contributions, Chelaine's consistency sends a powerful message to these families: our community sees you, values you, and will show up for you again and again. Her service creates ripples of hope that extend far beyond a weekend at camp. Parents of special
needs children often describe camp as their only break, and volunteers like Chelaine make that possible.
Rebecca
Stone
Rebecca Stone exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and vision. As Service & Awards Chair, her strategic leadership continues to yield outstanding results for our community. During the first quarter (Q1), she secured $6,520 in immediate grant and relief funding, including a
$3,000 Emergency Relief Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation in under 36 hours and $1,520 for North Shore United Response, with a $65,000 Flood Preparedness Grant showing high
expectations of approval and forthcoming. Altogether, these combined efforts represent $71,951 in grants and funding directly benefiting our community.
When historic flooding devastated Lago Vista on July 4th, Rebecca, along with the club President, mobilized our emergency response early in the morning. She co-organized meetings with 52 local nonprofits and the Chamber of Commerce, then helped lead the North Shore United Response. This community-wide shoreline cleanup mobilized 109 volunteers valued at
over $20,000 in community service. Her leadership transformed crisis into coordinated action, demonstrating the power of strategic collaboration during times of urgent need.
Rebecca's vision extended beyond immediate crisis response. She orchestrated the Inaugural
Community Awards Dinner and 45th Charter Night celebration, bringing together 80+ community members in an evening that recognized flood relief heroes, raised $600 for the Children's Hunger Initiative, and celebrated our club's 45-year legacy of service. The event created a powerful moment of collective gratitude and forward momentum, honoring both those
who serve and those who inspire others to action.
Rebecca's leadership turns adversity into action and creates meaningful experiences that honor
both service and celebration. Her ability to secure critical funding under pressure, build partnerships that amplify impact, and execute complex initiatives with precision sets a standard
for what Lions' leadership can achieve. Through her service, she elevates not only our programs but everyone around her, demonstrating that authentic leadership is measured by the capacity to inspire and empower an entire community.
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