WABENO – The Wabeno Lions Club recently honored longtime member Lion Paul Newton with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in recognition of his outstanding service and commitment to humanitarian causes.

Presented on behalf of a Lions Club, the award is named in honor of Melvin Jones, founder of Lions Clubs International. Contributions associated with the fellowship support Lions Clubs International Foundation programs that fight diabetes, prevent blindness, treat childhood cancer and address other critical needs.

During more than 47 years with the Wabeno Lions Club, Paul Newton has held officer positions and chaired numerous committees. His decades of dedication exemplify the Lions’ motto, “We Serve.”

Congratulations to Lion Paul Newton on this well-deserved honor.

Pictured from left to right: Lion Chuck Enders, Lion Paul Newton, and Lion President Carla VanCamp

Photo Credit: Wabeno Lions Club

Published on: Aug 25, 2026 at 2:30 pm