LION OF THE YEAR — Lions District Vice Governor Sue Bowman of Geneva, left, presents Bob Frisk a certificate in recognition of his being selected Zone 8 Lion of the Year at a meeting in New Richland March 3. (Submitted photo)
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
If you have ever attended a Lion’s Pancake Breakfast in New Richland during the past ten years, you have probably seen Bob Frisk. If he’s not busy flipping pancakes, he’s undoubtedly busy somewhere close by, ensuring things are running smoothly. He is normally one of the first Lion members to arrive in the morning, and one of the last to leave.
“Bob has been the chairman for our pancake breakfasts the last ten years,” said Rev. Charles Espe, Secretary of the New Richland Lions. “He normally handles the advertising, orders the supplies and sets up the member’s work schedule.”
The Lions normally schedule two of their pancake breakfasts a year, many years they have had three or more. The breakfasts serve as fundraisers for people in the community who have experienced tragedies or who are having challenging health problems.
In recognition of his efforts, Frisk was chosen the 5M2 Zone 8 Lion of the Year. The honor was bestowed on Frisk at a Lions meeting March 3 by District Vice Governor Sue Bowman of Geneva.
Besides his involvement with the Lions Club, Frisk has been active in other areas of the community, namely:
- He has served on the New Richland Co-op Board for 18 years.
- He was named Waseca County Outstanding Young Farmer in 1973, and has served as secretary of the Waseca County Farm Bureau.
Frisk is also dedicated to his church, serving as President or Vice President of his Church Council, Head Usher, as well as being on various committees. A special project he has taken on is the church’s Christmas Tree as he sets it up, decorates it and takes it down.
“The New Richland Lions are honored to have Bob as our Lion of the Year,” said Espe. “He is truly deserving of this award as he serves our community in so many ways.”
