Author Archives: Lion Ken

Sight screening at Princeton Prep

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Lion Ken

Sight screening at Princeton Prep, 504 Princeton Road, Suite A, Johnson City,  Wednesday, August 8th, 9:00 AM.  More help is needed – please email C.B. Willis if you can come. Phone 282-4549, Director Sheila Lowdermilk.  Princeton Prep is located behind … Continue reading →

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Johnson City Lions Club Annual Report 2011-2012

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Lion Ken

JOHNSON CITY LIONS CLUB July 10, 2012 Johnson City Lions Club Annual report The Johnson City Lions Club will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its founding in 1947 this December. Through all these 65 years the local community has generously … Continue reading →

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Sight Screening at Farmer’s Market

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lion Ken

We will conduct a Sight Screening with eye charts at the Johnson City Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 21, 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  Volunteers are needed – contact John Merriss.

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The Turtle Derby to be held Oct. 19.

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lion Ken

Put it on your calendar!  The Turtle Derby (more fun than a barrelful of monkeys!) will be held Oct. 19 at Brooks Gym, ETSU.  Fellow Lions, this is our biggest fun raiser, and your presence is needed!  Festivities start at … Continue reading →

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Eyeglass Recycling Trip to Roanoke

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lion Ken

The Eyeglass Recycling Committee’s semiannual workday at the Roanoke Recycling Center will be held Saturday, Nov. 10.  We leave about 6 AM and are back in time for supper.  This is something that every Lion needs to do!  Email Ken Gough … Continue reading →

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Regular meeting schedule

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lion Ken

Regular meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Johnson City Country Club.  Guests are very cordially invited to attend.

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Board meeting schedule

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lion Ken

Board meetings are held at the Johnson City Country Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:00 noon.  All Johnson City Lions Club members are cordially invited to attend.

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Kidsight Screening – Hospi-Tots

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Lion Ken

Kidsight screening at Hospi-Tots July 25.  Contact C.B. Willis to volunteer.

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Sometimes help is needed in unexpected places.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Lion Ken

2nd Vice District Governor Lion Ed Gibbons handles our Sight Conservation Committee.  He recently had an unusual request for help: Dear Mr. Gibbons: Thank you for considering this request for exam services and glasses for our son, who needs them … Continue reading →

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College of Medicine Seeking Our Help

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Lion Ken

Today we were visited by 2nd-year medical student Cale Hildebrand, seeking assistance from our membership.  His statement:   Cale Hildebrand, Quillen College of Medicine The ETSU Department of Psychiatry for Quillen College of Medicine is looking for healthy volunteers to … Continue reading →

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Dennis Powell Honored By Tennessee Lions Hall of Fame

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Lion Ken

  July 24, 2012 – Past District Governor Dennis Powell, a member of the Johnson City Lions Club for over 50 years, has been recognized for his outstanding service to Tennessee Lionism by election to the Tennessee Lions Hall of … Continue reading →

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Vision Screening July 11 – call for volunteers

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lion Ken

THE NEXT SCREENING will be July 11 at 9:00 AM at Princeton Prep, 504 Princeton Road, Suite A, in Johnson City.  They have about 45 children. We will need one photographer.    This will be an opportunity to learn to use the … Continue reading →

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Clem Wilkes need volunteers

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lion Ken

  We Are Hosting the USA/ASA Girls 18U Softball Fast Pitch National Championship VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  July 29th – August 5th Freedom Hall and Winged Deer Park  We anticipate 1,500 Athletes, 3,000 Total Visitors, 30-50 College Coaches, 60 Umpires – and … Continue reading →

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More fun than a barrel of monkeys! Here’s the Turtle Derby!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Lion Ken

Watch the fun at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oyZWxXpmlo&feature=youtu.be

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VDG Gibbons Installs Officers in Newport

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Lion Ken

I had the honor of installing the new incoming 2012-2013 officers of the Newport Lions Club on June 7th, 2012.  Pictured left to right are yours truly ,director Jim Lamaster, VP Nathan Ford, Director Lennie Ayers, Lion Tamer Bill Ayers … Continue reading →

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