Johnson City Lions Club

The Johnson City Lions Club Board of Directors meeting was held on Thursday March 10, 2022, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Steve Brown, Lion George Winton, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Don Raines and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by President Steve Campbell.

The minutes of the previous Board meeting were accepted by consent.

Treasurer Ken Gough presented the financial statement for February, which was accepted by consent.

Lion Ed Gibbons announced the District 12-N raffle draw tickets were ready for sale. He encouraged everyone to purchase tickets and support the club. Tickets are $10.

The President asked for announcements.

King Lion Steve Campbell went over a written response from Smoky Mountain Lions Charities regarding the club’s intention to re-organize as a 501(c)3. There is still concern over loss of control of funds donated to the club, which will have to be channeled through Smoky Mountain.  Lion Ken Gough will get more information from the Kingsport club, which, it is reported, is considering leaving Smoky Mountain.  The board did not reach a final decision.

Lion Ken Gough announced that the eyeglasses collected and packaged at Lions Volunteer Blind Industries in Gray last year are ready for shipping to ReSpecs and will be picked up in the next few days. He reported that the collection box at the Market St. Walmart had been removed at the store manager’s insistence.  Attempts to satisfy his concerns were unsuccessful.  The box will be stored at LVBI in Gray until a new location can be found.

Our next meeting will be March 17, 2022.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lion Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday March 3, 2022, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Steve Brown, Lion George Winton, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Sam Melchner and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary). Lion Doris acted in place of Lion Steve Campbell (President).  Guests were Abigail and Robin Crumley.

The meeting was called to order by Lion Doris.  Lion Steve Brown lead the opening prayer. Lion Doris welcomed guests Abigail and Robin Crumley.

Past District Governor Millie Burke visited the club and presented the club with a “Club Excellence Award” for our banner.

Past District Governor Millie thanked the club for its effort in establishing the Erwin Lions Club.

Lion Ed Gibbons announce that the Erwin Lions Club will be doing an eye screening in April.

The upcoming District convention will be March 18 & 19.

Lion Ed Gibbons introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Robin Crumley.

Mrs. Robin Crumley give a brief presentation on the Johnson City Boys and Girls Club and its positive impact in the community.

Announcement:

Lion Ed announced the District 12N Annual reverse raffle fundraiser. He encourages all members to participate in buying tickets. Tickets are $10 apiece. Our Club will make $1.25 per ticket after we sell 25 tickets.

Lion Ken Gough announced that the eyeglasses are still being collected.

Our next meeting will be March 17, 2022.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by Lion Doris.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday February 17, 2022, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Steve Brown, Lion George Winton, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Judaun Alison, Lion Nathanael Hughes and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary) and guest Mr. Adam Dickson.

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell.  Lion Steve Brown lead the opening prayer.  King Lion Steve Campbell welcome guest Adam Dickson and Lion Nathanael Hughes from the Elizabethton Lion Club to the meeting.

Lion Doris Kaifa won the drawing and donated the money to the Turtle Derby.

King Lion Steve Campbell presented an award to Lion Ed Gibbons  – the International President’s Tribute for being a true Lion and for his sponsorship of 25 + Lions over the years.  “We Serve”.

Lion Nathanael Hughes announced the upcoming District Convention March 18 & 19. He encouraged members to register and attend.

Lion Doris Kaifa introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Adam Dickson.

Mr. Adam Dickson give a brief presentation on the Langston Center.

The next administration for the 2022/2023 year was voted upon.  Lion Doris Kaifa was elected as President, Lion Steve Campbell as Secretary, and Lion Ken Gough as Treasurer.

The President asked for announcements.

Lion Ken Gough announced that the eyeglasses are still being collected.

Our next meeting will be March 3, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club Board of Directors meeting was held on Thursday Feb 10, 2022, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were Lion Steve Campbell (President), Lion Ken Gough, Lion George Winton, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Don Raines and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by President Steve Campbell.

The Minutes of the last meeting were accepted by consent.

Treasurer Ken Gough presented the January financial report, which was accepted by consent.

Committee and Project Report:

The President asked for committee and project reports.

Nominations for officers for the next term were opened.  Lion Doris Kaifa was nominated for President, Lion Steve Campbell for Secretary and Lion Ken Gough for Treasurer. Motion to accept and close nominations by Lion Ken Gough, second by Lion Ed Gibbons.  Motion unanimously carried.

The district 12N Convention is March 18th & 19^th.

The board agreed to reimburse Lion Ed Gibbons $24 for new Lions member certificate frames.

New Business:

The Smoky Mountain Vision Van will be in Johnson City helping with eye screening on May 21^st.

Announcement:

Next regular meeting is Feb 17, 2022. We will have a speaker from the Langston Center.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned by President Steve Campbell.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club held its regular meeting on Thursday February 3, 2022, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion George Winton, Lion Judaun Alison, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Sam Melchner, Steve Brown and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell.  Lion Steve Brown lead the opening prayer.

King Lion Steve Campbell welcome everyone back to the New Year!

King Lion Steve Campbell read THANK YOU letters from Haven of Mercy, Waverly (TN) Lions Club, and Second Harvest. They thanked the club for the financial contributions to their organizations.

Lion Steve Campbell won the drawing. He donated the fund to the Turtle Derby.

Committee and Project Reports:

Lion Ken Gough reported on the eyeglass recycling event held in November at Lions Volunteer Blind Industries in Gray. He thanked everyone for their help and stated that it was a success. He reported 2300 lbs of glasses were packed and readied for shipment.

The President announced that we should always remember why we do what we do. A video was played from Lion Club International on how the Lions Club was started including the White Cane Day.

Lion Ed announced he will be doing eye screening on May 21^st, 2022.  Anyone interested in helping please contact Lion Ed Gibbons.

Our next meeting will be February 17th, 2022.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club did not meet in January, 2022, due to closure of the Johnson City Country Club for maintenance.

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday December 16th, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Don Raines, Lion Charles Green, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Sam Melchner, Judaun Alison and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell. Lion Ed Gibbons led the opening prayer.

Lion Don Raines won the drawing. He donated the fund to Sight Conservation.

Lion Steve introduced the guest speaker from Salvation Army, Captain Antwann Yocum.

He gave an overview of the work done by the Salvation Army.

The club give a check of eighty dollars ($80) each to the Salvation Army, Good Samaritan Ministries, and the Haven of Mercy.

A check of $100 was given to the Country Club for its employee Christmas bonus.

King Lion Steve Campbell asked for project and committee reports.

Committee and Project Reports:

Lion George Winton thanked everyone for helping with the Salvation Army bell ringing.

Lion Ken Gough inducted new member Sam Melchner.  He was sponsored by Lion Ed Gibbons.

Our next regular meeting will be January 20, 2022.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club Board of Directors met on Thursday December 9th, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion George Winton, Lion Jerry Lonon, and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell.

King Lion Steve Campbell asked for project and committee reports.

Committee and Project Reports:

Lion Ken Gough gave the budget report, which was proved by consent.

The Club voted to give $100 to the Johnson City Country Club for their employees’ Christmas Bonus.

Lion Ed Gibbons delivery 4 boxes of food from the district to the Club. The board agree to give the food boxes to the Good Samaritan Ministries for distribution in the community.

The board voted to divide the Christmas Benevolence Fund between the Salvation Army, Haven of Mercy, and Good Samaritan.  Each will be given $80.

The Salvation Army will speak on the 16^th December.

Our next regular meeting will be held on Dec.16th, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday December 2nd, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Don Raines, Lion Debbie Shipley, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Chaitra Bommegowda, Lion Judaun Alison and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell. Lion Debbie Shipley led the opening prayer.

Lion Don Raines won the drawing. He donated his winnings to the Tail Twister fund.

Past President Lion Debbie Shipley gave Lion Don Raines a certificate of appreciation for the term 2020-2021 for his outstanding leadership in the Johnson City Lion’s Club.

The club recognized Lion Debbie Shipley for her over 30 years commitment to the Club and thanked her for her service over the years. She is moving away from the area. She will be greatly missed.

King Lion Steve Campbell asked for project and committee reports.

Committee and Project Reports:

Lion Ken Gough announced that he is still collecting glasses.

Lion Ed Gibbons presented that the eye screening at First Christian Church Daycare went very well.

Lion Ed announced that there are still a few bags of pecans available.

The President announced that 2^nd Harvest was scheduled to speak at today’s meeting. However, for some reason they did not show up. So, Lion Doris gave a brief overview of her organization, Celebrate Life Ya Un’ Mission, Inc.

The Salvation Army will speak on the 16^th December.

Our next regular meeting will be Dec.16th, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday Nov.18th, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion George Winton, Lion Charles Green, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Sam Melchner and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell. Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing. King Lion Steve Campbell asked for project and committee reports.

Lion Charles Green won the drawing. He donated his winnings to Sight Conservation.

Committee and Project Reports:

Lion Ken Gough (Treasurer) presented on the eyeglass recycling event in Gray. He thanked everyone for their help and stated that it was a success. He reported 2300lbs of glasses were collected.

The President  announced that 2^nd Harvest will be speaking at the December 2nd meeting and the Salvation Army will be speaking on the 16^th December.

Lion Ed announced he will be doing an eye screening on Nov. 23^rd at Tiny Town Daycare and the 30^th at First Christian Church Daycare. Anyone interested in helping please contact Lion Ed Gibbons.  He also announced pecans are still available.

Our next meeting will be Dec. 2, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club Board meeting was held Thursday Nov.11, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion George Winton, Lion Charles Green, Lion Don Raines, and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell. Lion Ed Gibbons led the opening prayer. King Lion Steve Campbell asked for project and committee reports.

King Lion read a letter from ETSU Foundation Endowment Fund for the Johnson City Lions Club.

Committee and Project Reports:

Lion Ken Gough (Treasurer) presented the treasurer’s report.  Accepted by consent.

Lion George Winton give an overview of the Turtle Derby fundraiser in October.  He reported that funds are coming in.

The President asked for announcements.

Lion Ken Gough announced the eyeglasses packaging & recycling will be held on November 13^th at 9am in Gray. Everyone is encouraged to help.

Lion Ed announced he will be doing an eye screening at Tiny Town Daycare on the 23^rd and on the 30^th at First Christian Church Daycare. Anyone interested in helping please contact Lion Ed Gibbons.  He also announced pecans are here. Anyone interested can pick up a box for sale.

On motion of George Winton, seconded by Ken Gough, the Board voted to request membership in  Smokies Mountain charities, which will make the club a 501(c)3 organization.  President Steve Campbell will make the formal application.

The club donated $500 to the Boys and Girls Club.

The club voted and accepted Sam Melchner, Cherie Bowman, David Sheets, Cynthia S.  Ayers, and Josh E. Gibbons as new members.  They were sponsor by Lion Ed Gibbons.

Our next meeting will be Dec. 2nd, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday Nov. 4, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons and Guest, Sam Melchner, Lion Steve Brown, Lion George Winton, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Charles Green, Lion Don Raines, Lion Sen. Rusty Crowe, and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell. Lion Steve Brown asked the blessing. King Lion Steve Campbell welcomed Lion Senator Rusty Crowe to the meeting.

Lion George won the drawing and he donated the money to the Turtle Derby.

King Lion Steve Campbell presented an award to Lion George Winton from the Leader Dog for the Blind Foundation Tribute for being a true Lion – “We Serve”.

Committee and Project Reports:

Lion George Winton give an overview of the Turtle Derby fundraiser in October.

The President asked for announcements.

Lion Ken Gough announced that the eyeglass packing & recycling will be held on November 13^th at 9am in Gray. Everyone is encouraged to help out if you can.

Lion Ed announced that he will be doing an eye screening on Monday at Ashley Academy. Anyone interested in helping please contact Lion Ed Gibbons.  He also announced that pecans are in. Anyone interested can pick up a box for sale.

Lion Ken Gough presented a report on the proposed expansion of the Tweetsie Trail from Elizabethton to Hampton in Carter County.

Our next meeting will be Nov 11, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday October 21, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Steve Brown, and Lion Doris Kaifa (Secretary).

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell. Lion Ed Gibbons led the opening prayer.

Committee and Project Report:

The President asked for announcements. There were no announcements.

Lion Ken Gough presented a report on the proposed Tweetsie Trail expansion from Elizabethton to Hampton in Carter County.

Our next meeting will be Nov 4^th, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its regular meeting on Thursday October 7, 2021, at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion George Winton, Lion Ed Gibbons and guest Sam, Lion Steve Brown, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Don Raines, Lion Debbie Shipley and Lion Doris Kaifa secretary.

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell.    Lion Ed Gibbons lead the opening prayer.

Committee and Project Report:

The President asked for announcements. Lion Ken Gough (Treasurer) announced that the eyeglass recycling will now be held on November 13^th in Morristown.

Lion Ken Gough suggested the club consider changing from a 501(c)4 organization to a 501(c)3.  Donations to a 501(c)4 are not tax deductible, while 501(c)3 are.  Otherwise, operations would not be affected.

Lion Debbie asked the club to support the fundraiser on October 16th for Celebrate Life Ya Un’ Mission, Inc. It is $10 a ticket. Members contributed to ticket purchase.

Lion George Winton announced the Turtle Derby is set for October 16^th at the Boys and Girls Club. Members are to be there for set up at 9 am. Facebook Live will start at 10 am.

A “Thank You Note” from the Waverly (TN) Lions Club for our donation toward disaster relief was read by the President.

Our Guest, Sam introduced himself to the club.

Lion Ed Gibbons announced that he and Lion Steve Brown will do an eye screening on Monday October 10, 2021 at Chilhowie Daycare.

Our next meeting will be October 13^th, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary

The Johnson City Lions Club met for its Board meeting on Thursday September 17, 2021 at 12 noon at the Johnson City Country Club.  Present at the meeting were King Lion Steve Campbell, Lion Ken Gough, Lion George Winton, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Steve Brown, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion Don Raines and Lion Debbie Shipley.

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell.    Lion Steve Brown asked the blessing.

Committee and Project Report:

The President asked for minutes and project reports. Lion Ken Gough (Treasurer) presented the financial report.  On motion made by Lion Ed Gibbons and seconded by Lion George Winton, the report was accepted.

On motion made by Lion Ken Gough and seconded by Lion Don Raines, donations of $1000 to LCIF and $500 to VBI were approved.

The club sent $500 to District 12-N for the Waverly Lions Club disaster relief.

The Turtle Derby is set for October 16^th at the Boys and Girls Club. Members are to be there for set up at 8 am.

A “Thank You Note” from our waitress, Darlene, for the shoe drive donation was read by the President.

Lion Ken Gough is looking at options for the eyeglass donation program.

The club decided to have 2 regular meetings and 1 board meeting each month. The 1^st and 3^rd Thursday as regular meetings and the 2^nd Thursday as board meeting.

Our next meeting will be October 7^th, 2021.

With no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned by King Lion Steve Campbell.

Minutes taken by Lion Debbie Shipley and written by Lion Doris Kaifa.

At your service,

Doris Kaifa-Secretary