Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held February 21st, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604
(14 members present, 4 guests present)
The meeting was called to order at 12:20 PM. VDG Eddy Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Jane Merrit led the pledge to the flag.
Lion Steve Campbell introduced his guest, Renée Baker. Lion Ken Gooch introduced his two guests as well.
Lion Tamer Lion CB Willis said there was a Kids Sight screening at Baby Zone, and there will be another screening next Wednesday. Lion CB also informed the club that Lion Dennis Powell is doing better, and out of ICU.
Lion Steve Campbell moved that the club reschedule the date of the nomination meeting from the last meeting in February to the first meeting in March. VDG Ed seconded, none opposed other than a crying Lion Stearling.
VDG Ed gave the club an update on the 12-N District Convention, and reminded the club that it will be this weekend.
Lion Ken reminded the club about the Roanoke Eye Sorting trip on April 20th.
Lion Jayne Myron introduced today’s guest speaker, Glenn Berry. Mr. Berry is with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and serves as the coordinator of the organization throughout the region. Mr. Berry gave the lions club a project update on the “Rails to Trail” hiking trail program.
The meeting was officially adjourned at 1:04 PM.
The next regular meeting will be on March 7th, and will be a nomination meeting for new Lions officers.
Submitted by Lion Brandon Johnson.