June 11, 2017
PHILIPSBURG:--- The outgoing President of the St. Maarten Lions Club, Lion Davey Woods named Lion Michael van Grieken as “Lion of the Year” at the Installation Dinner of the 2017-2018 Board of Directors. Lion Michael worked hard during the year as the Tamer of the Club and was rewarded by the President for his dedicated service throughout the year with an award and a 2-night weekend stay sponsored by the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort.
Michael van Grieken is Lion of the Year.
Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news-network/michael-van-grieken-is-lion-of-the-year/
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