Category Archives: Lions News and Meeting Minutes

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 →

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 →

  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 →

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 →

Johnson City Lions Club Regular Noon Meeting Minutes (LCI No. 5093) Date: Thursday, 6/21/2012 Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB (16 members present – 2 guests) The meeting was called to order at 12:34 PM by King Lion John Merriss … Continue reading →

  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 →

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

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 →

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093) Date: Thursday, 6/14/2012 Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 12:  PM by King Lion John Merriss. The Board Members who … Continue reading →

Dear Fellow Lions:   We have now scheduled the First Christian Church Preschool, 200 Mountcastle Drive, for Wednesday, September 26th. They have 105 eligible (18 mos-5 years) children. Contact C.B. Willis to volunteer.   Photog’s and Admin’s, please see if … Continue reading →

Johnson City Lions Club Proposed 2012-2013 Budget                                  Budget Administrative Fund       FYE 6/30/2013 Income:             Membership Dues   … Continue reading →

Dear Kidsight Committee and other interested Lions,   We have scheduled a screening at the First United Methodist Church’s Early Learning Center, 900 Spring Street, JC, TN for Wednesday, June 27th at 9:00 AM. There are about 50 children to screen.   … Continue reading →

Because diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults, Lions have long supported the American Diabetes Association.  So on Saturday, June 9, I got up way too early, loaded my bike on the car and drove to Knoxville to ride … Continue reading →

Johnson City Lions Club regular noon meeting notes.  (LCI No. 5093) Date: Thursday, 6/7/2012 Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB  (16 members present – 1 guest) The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM by President, John Merriss … Continue reading →

  Earlier this week we performed screenings for 71 children at the ETSU Learning Center. With the newly-purchased camera and the additional training our photographers have received, these screenings have been highly successful and we are most happy with the … Continue reading →