Author Archives: Lion Ken

Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Oct. 3, 2013

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Lion Ken

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held October 3, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604 (16 members present and 5 guests) The meeting was called to order at 12:24 PM by King Lion … Continue reading →

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It’s Turtle Derby Time!

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Lion Ken

The Turtle Derby will be held on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Brooks Gym on the ETSU campus.  First post time is 7:00, and admission is free!  For more information, visit the Turtle Derby page.

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DG McDonough and Pins, Pins, Pins

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Lion Ken

District Governor Mike McDonough and wife Jane visited us on August 15 with an optimistic message – the retirement of increasing number of baby boomers gives us a great opportunity to recruit enthusiastic, community-minded people looking for a meaningful way … Continue reading →

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Roanoke Work Day Scheduled

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Lion Ken

A work day at the Roanoke Eyeglass Recycling Center has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 9.  Please join Lions from all over East Tennessee as we prepare used eyeglasses for shipment to medical missions all over the world. We … Continue reading →

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Eye Screening at the Farmers Market

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Lion Ken

Don’t forget we have the eye screening at the Johnson City Farmers Market , Saturday, July 13th. We need volunteers for about 2 hours each starting around 7am. The Washington County Health dept. (Sharon Rice-975-7916) is the coordinator.

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Vision Screening Program Running At Full Speed

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Lion Ken

The Johnson City Lions vision screening program for young children is up and running at full speed.  The most recent outing was to the Small Steps Children’s Academy on May 15.  There was a special treat – Lion Linda Gochenhour … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Lion Ken

Eyeglass Recycling Center Workday – April 20, 2013 – email Ken Gough if you’d like to go. Remote Area Medical Bristol – May 3-5, 2013 – Volunteers needed!  Sign up at http://www.ramvolunteers.org/

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JC Lions Go To Roanoke

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Lion Ken

Twice a year, East Tennessee Lions make the trek to the Roanoke Eyeglass Recycling Center for a workday preparing eyeglasses for shipment to missions around the world.  On Nov. 10, Lions John Merriss and Ken Gough joined over a dozen … Continue reading →

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Dennis Powell elected to Hall of Fame

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Lion Ken

On November 3, 2012 at the Multiple District 12 Tennessee state headquarters in Nashville, District 12N Johnson City Lions Club member Dennis Powell was inducted into the Tennessee’s Lion’s Club Hall of Fame. Pictured with Dennis is Past Lions Club International … Continue reading →

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Thanks to our Turtle Derby Sponsor, Tri-Cities Skin & Cancer

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Lion Ken

Thanks to Turtle Derby sponsor, Tri-Cities Skin and Cancer.

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Thanks to our Turtle Derby Sponsor, The News & Neighbor

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Lion Ken

Thanks to Turtle Derby media sponsor, the Johnson City News & Neighbor.

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Thanks to our Turtle Derby Sponsor, Cumulus Media

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Lion Ken

Thanks to Turtle Derby media sponsor, Cumulus Media of the Tri-Cities, consisting of radio stations WQUT, WKOS, WJCW, WGOC and WXSM.

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VDG Gibbons visits Johnson County Lions

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Lion Ken

VDG and Johnson City Lion Ed Gibbons visited the Johnson County Lions Club on August 23.   In the picture, Lion Ed is on the right next to charter member and current club President Lewis Wills.  (The club was chartered in 1953.)  … Continue reading →

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Turtle Derby News Release

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Lion Ken

                                                                                                 NEWS RELEASE: August 16th 2012 Re: JOHNSON CITY LIONS CLUB KICKS OFF 60th ANNUAL TURTLE DERBY The Johnson City Lions Club will kick off its 60th Annual Turtle Derby and begin selling turtles this week. The Turtle Derby is … Continue reading →

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Meeting Notes August 16, 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Lion Ken

IT’S TURTLE DERBY TIME IN TENNESSEE!! King Lion John Merriss appointed Gayle Cox to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Substitute Chaplain VDG Ed Gibbons offered the blessing. Lion Dr. George Winton won the drawing and not surprisingly donated the … Continue reading →

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