Lions

Germantown Lions Club “Richard F. Benson”
Citizen of the Year Award

Since 1917 Lions have been demonstrating the truthfulness of their motto:  “We Serve.”  Since 1980, the Germantown Lions Club has been recognizing outstanding individuals who serve our community with the Citizen of the Year Award.

The award is named in honor of Richard “Dick” Benson. Dick passed away on January 3, 2013. He and his wife, Katharyn (Kay) were married for 53 years. Dick served in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1960. Mr. Benson was a member of Germantown United Methodist Church for 36 years, a member of Lamplighters Sunday School Class, Wednesday Morning Prayer Group, and an official in the church in many capacities.

He was also International Director for Toastmasters from 1993-1995, member and District Governor 12L Lions Club in Germantown, and also sold pecans for Lions Club. He was on the Germantown Community Theater Board of Directors and an actor in numerous plays. He was an auctioneer for Germantown High School Television Auction, helped organize the Germantown Family Fourth of July celebration, and the fishing rodeo with the Lions Club, owned Career Associates for 10 years, was plant manager for Pepsi Cola and was a community representative for Life Blood for 17 years. Dick was a 19-gallon blood donor.

Citizen of the Year recipients include: