Air Force veteran and Morton Jr./Sr. High School teacher Jordan Nelson received a Quilt of Valor during the Mineral Lake Lions Club’s monthly membership dinner on Oct. 14 at the Mineral Lake Lions/Legion Community Building, according to a news release from the Lions Club.
Nelson served in the U.S. Air Force for more than a decade, including service during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
Throughout his military career, he earned numerous medals and recognition for his achievements and service, the news release stated.
Today, Nelson is a well-regarded career and technical education business teacher loved by his students, the Lions Club said.
He attended the dinner as the club’s guest speaker, discussing projects he oversees at the high school and the ways students apply their skills beyond the classroom. His classes have produced T-shirts and banners for the Mineral Lake Lions Club.
Following his presentation, Kristi Riffe Gerard of Mossyrock Quilts of Valor presented Nelson with the quilt in recognition of his military service. She was joined by Dolly Christensen, Linda Gordon, Carolyn McKelvie and Rose Suter, who are members of both Mossyrock Quilts of Valor and the Mineral Lake Lions Club.
“The presentation brought the two organizations together to honor Nelson’s service to the country and recognize his continued contributions as an educator and community partner,” the news release stated. “Both organizations invite community members to get involved. The Mineral Lake Lions Club gathers for monthly membership dinners and participates in local service projects and events.”
Those interested in joining can contact Mineral Lake Lions through Facebook, email info@minerallakelions.com or call current club President Steve Mayer at 901-359-1858.
Mossyrock Quilts of Valor welcomes volunteers with some quilting knowledge who would like to help honor military service members and veterans.
Meetings take place throughout the year except in December. For information about joining Mossyrock Quilts of Valor, email Kristi Riffe Gerard at kristigerard63@gmail.com or contact the group through Facebook.
For additional event information, visit the Mineral Lake Lions Club on Facebook or online at:
http://www.minerallakelionsclub.com.
The Mineral Lake Lions Club is a nonprofit service organization serving East Lewis County through volunteerism, fundraising and community partnerships. The club supports programs focused on hunger relief, youth development, scholarships, environmental stewardship, vision services, disaster assistance and other initiatives that strengthen the communities it serves. Proceeds from campground events help fund local service projects that benefit residents throughout the region.
