The Saratoga Lions Club is proud to share an edited  press release about one of our members.

John McDonald – 2014 Baptist Health System Foundation Community Service Award Recipient

The Baptist Health System Foundation,  Scotia, NY, recently announced the recipient of it’s annual community service award.   That individual is John McDonald, from Galway, NY.

John , is a 16 year member of The Saratoga Springs Lions Club.    His nomination was selected from all nominations that were sent in and voted upon by Baptist Health System Foundation Board Members.

John will be presented with his award, along with a check for $2,000-, to benefit a not-for-profit organization of his choice on Friday evening, March 21, 2014, 6-9PM at The Third Annual Taste of The Capital Region Wine & Food Pairing Event that will take place at Riverstone Manor, 1427 Amsterdam Road in Glenville, NY.

Camp Abilities, a program created by The Saratoga Springs Lions Club, will be the benefactor of the $2,000- award that John will receive in appreciate for his outstanding Community Service.  Camp Abilities Saratoga is a one week overnight sports camp for children and teens that are blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired.

In addition to his tireless efforts with The Saratoga Springs Lions Club, John is a very active Cub Scout Leader in the community and has served as Board Director and President of The Lions Eye Institute in Albany.   He also maintains full-time employment as Finance Manager for NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation.

Those wishing to congratulate John on his philanthropic accomplishments may do so by attending The Taste of The Capital Region Food & Wine Event.

Tickets can be purchased for $50- each at www.bapthealth.com or by calling and making a reservation Baptist Health at 370-4700 Ext. 123 or 193