Meeting notes from the 2nd regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club for March held Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.
(7 members, 1 speaker and 1 guest present)
The meeting was called to order at 12:26 PM by 1st VP Lion Ken Gough.
Lion Billy Pike led the pledge and DG Lion Gibbons asked the blessing.
Lion Don Raines announced that the drawing was won by Lion Jerry Lonon, who donated it to the Turtle Derby.
Lion Gough asked for volunteers for the upcoming spring RERT (Roanoke Eyeglasses Recycling Trip) on Saturday, April 11 and immediately Lion Tom Terry’s hand flew up. That makes 3 going so far from this club and wouldn’t it be great to have more than the up-start, young ETSU club this time.
Lion Gough read two letters from grateful recipients of new prescription eyeglasses.
Then acting King Gough announced the slate of nominees (the worst ever according to DG Eddie Gibbons) for club offices for 2015-2016:
President ……………………… Ken Gough
1st VP………………………….. Steve Campbell
2nd VP…………………………. Gayle Cox
Secretary …………………….. John Merriss
Tail Twister …………………… George Winton
Lion Tamer …………………… Jerry Lonon
2nd Year Director …………….. Tom Terry
Lion Steve Campbell moved to elect this slate of nominees for FYE June 30, 2016. Seconded by Lion Don Raines. The motion carried unanimously.
Our speaker today was Kelly Robinson, Director of Marketing for Community Contractors Connection Magazine. Among other features this publication is a home owner’s directory for contractors who can be contacted in the Tri Cities communities for home building and repairs.
Meeting temporarily adjourned at 12:48 PM
Meeting was called back to order at 12:50 PM to consider next year’s proposed budget.
The FYE 6/30/2016 projected budget includes $8,820.00 income and $8,820.00 in expenses. Lion Don Raines moved to reduce Miscellaneous expenses from $1950.00 to $950.00 and add $1,000.00 for Eyeglasses Recycling to pay for a new collection box for the Unicoi WalMart and accept the budget as thus amended. Seconded by Lion Campbell the motion carried unanimously.
Finally, the meeting adjourned at 12:58PM.
Lion John Merriss
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Next regular meeting is Thursday, April 2, 2015. See Y’all in two weeks!