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Martin Bonura Makes The World A Better Place: Patch Community Leaders
Martin Bonura is being recognized as a prototypical example of a community leader in the area around Finksburg by his wife Susan Bonura.

ELDERSBURG, MD — Without community leaders, Eldersburg wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
This submission comes from Susan Bonura, an Eldersburg reader who nominated her husband, Martin J. Bonura.
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How do you know this community leader?
Spouse
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What does this community leader do?
He is a volunteer with the South Carroll Lioness Lions Club, and he is the District 22-W Lions Second Vice District Governor.
Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?
He is the secretary of the South Carroll Lioness Lions Club, treasurer of the Zone 3 Golf Tournament which raises funds for Abby's Carts of Courage, the American Diabetes Association and the Lions Vision Research Foundation. He is the treasurer of the Lions Vision Research Foundation. He is a Certified Lions Instructor and volunteers to help Lions club members learn all they can about being a leader. He gives unselfishly of his time and talent to make the world a better place!
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?
He wears a Santa suit every December and provides joy and happiness to children of all ages who visit the Christmas display at his home in Finksburg.
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