Troy Lions Club member Steve Kaplan received a “Bachelor’s Degree” from Lions University at a graduation ceremony held at the USA/Canadian Forum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  His diploma was presented by Lions Club International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada of Japan.  The Bachelor’s Degree was awarded after accomplishing specific leadership experiences and then completing 15 hours of study in the area of Leadership Development and testing to prove efficiency.

“I had to take a variety of leadership training classes, from club governance to member motivating.  This type of leadership training will help in my volunteer work, but also in my personal and professional relationships,” Kaplan said. “I have put a lot of time and effort into the Lion’s Club and the charitable works it does, but I always seem to get twice the rewards back,” he added.

This was the inaugural graduating class of Lions University which began in the fall of 2014.  There were 170 graduates from North America receiving the Bachelor’s Degree.  Kaplan was one of only four graduates from the state of Ohio.         

The Troy Lions Club is a non-profit community service organization serving Troy, Covington, Pleasant Hill, Piqua, Tipp City, and surrounding areas of Miami County since 1942.  Their primary mission is vision health.  The Troy Lions Club also provides scholarships and supports many community programs.  For more information see the Lions website: www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/Troy_OH  or call (937) 335-7345.