Johnson City Lions Club

Meeting notes from the 1st  regular monthly meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club for OCTOBER held Thursday, Oct. 1st at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.

(8 members and one prospective member/guest present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:22 PM by our PRESIDENT – KING LION Ken Gough.

Lion C.B Willis led the pledge and PDG Ed Gibbons led the prayer.

Lion Willis ask PDG Gibbons to introduce his guest, Lion Carissa Chambers, who is serving an internship at the Veteran’s Administration in Johnson Citizen as an eye Doctor. Currently or formally a member of the Farragut Lions Club Carissa is interested in joining the JCLC.

King Lion Gough won the drawing and gave up the winnings for the benefit the Pecan Sale.

Lion C.B. Willis said he was around a sign-up sheet  for the pecan sale which is now on. This year only 16 oz. bags are being offered for $12.00/bag. Order by the case (30 bags/case) and if you could not be at the meeting to order please call Lion Willis to place your order; 423-282-3325 or email him at cbwillis@charter.net.

King Lion Gough ask that a memorial fund be established  in the name and memory of for the late Lion  Waymond  Mumpower  who died Sep. 18^th. Lion Steve Campbell agreed to do the paper work and all JCLC members present were given the opportunity to make a donation. All present did. Any Lions not present who wish to make a donation please contact Lion Campbell at Northesat State, srcampbell@notheaststate.edu 423-323-0205.

The Turtle Derby is in full swing. IPP Lion George Winton reported that sponsorships are being sold, lawn signs have been designed and are ready to be placed, posters and tickets are being printed, the media has been notified and the turtles are ready. The 64^th JCLC Turtle Derby will be held at the Carver at the Carver Center, Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7PM.  500 turtle sponsorships are needed this year. Do your part. Sell as many “turtles” as you can.

PDG reported that Mrs. Gibbons (Lion Theresa) is home recovering from her 3^rd hip operation but doing well – her pain has been greatly reduced. All prayers and condolences have been appreciated and have helped.

Don’t forget these important upcoming events:

Next Board Meeting will be next Thursday, October 8th, 2015.

Next regular meeting is Thursday, October 15th, 2015. Bring a prospective new member. 2 if you’re behind! 3 if your way behind!!

The semi-annual eyeglasses recycling trip, Sat. the 24^th of Oct. 

(Volunteers needed) King Lion says he needs glasses by no later than next Thursday even if you can’t go with us.

Multi District meeting – Club Hotel, Nashville, Friday and Saturday, November 6^th and 7^th

            District meeting – LVBI headquarters in Morristown on Sat, November 14^th

                District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

Exact times and places details will be provided in future meeting notes and reminders.

Respectively submitted 10/1/2015

Lion John Merriss

/S/____________

The meeting adjourned at 12:45

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Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board meeting was called to order at 12:25 PM.

The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

President, Ken Gough-P

Immediate PP, George Winton-

1^st V.P, Steve Campbell-P

2d VP, Gayle Cox

Secretary, John Merriss-P

Projects Treas., Ed Gibbons-

Admin.. Treas., Debbie Shipley-P

Tail Twister, George Winton-

Lion Tamer: Jerry Lonon-

1 year Dir:

2 Yr. Dir., Tom Terry-P

Also present Lion CB Willis, Lion Brandon Johnson

Lion Johnson reported that the ETSU campus Lion Club is doing well. In spite of 10 Lions graduating and

(most) joining Lions clubs where they are now, membership remains high. Present membership is 34 active and 2 affiliate members.

The JCLC has $800.00 budgeted for the ETSU club this year and they have asked for $691.91 for District and LCI dues. Lion Tom Terry moved to provide $700.00 for this request. Seconded by Lion Campbell this request was discussed and unanimously approved by voice vote.

Lion Johnson also announced a Zone meeting will be sponsored by the ETSU club on Thursday,

October 22^nd at Freiberg’s restaurant (downtown on W. Main) at 5:30PM. Plan on attending.

Reading of the minutes of the last BOD Meeting: Waved by unanimous consent.

1. Administrative Treasurer: Lion Debbie Shipley: Report for Sep, $720.00. Income, $403.93

expenses. Difference, $316.07. Checkbook Balance of $5865.96

2. Projects Treasurer: 9/10/15 to 10/8/15 Total income $314.00. Expenses $1810.00 for a loss of $1496.00 and total assets of $21440.87.

3. Membership: The following members have missed four or more consecutive meetings;

Mark Fox, Mike Ferguson, Lynda Gochenouer, Jerry Mathinson, Sam Messimer,

Gayle Cox and Sterling Winn.

5. Dues: No one is in arrears according to Lion Campbell.

6. Committee Reports:

Sight and hearing conservations:  No report.

Eye Screenings: Lion Willis reported that 3 screenings are secluded for October and that the Eye

Screening committee is considering expanding to include Washington, Unicoi and (until the Elizabethton Club starts doing screenings) Carter counties.

Eye glasses recycling: Lion Gough reported that he cannot attend the trip this Saturday, the 10^th and that the Lion Secretary will be making the trip instead taking about 2000 pairs of eyeglasses to Roanoke. If any JC Lion would like to make the trip please call Lion Merriss to arrange transportation – 423-943-6756.

LVBI: No report.

Turtle Derby: Lion reported that he has tickets for the Derby which will be distributed to the local elementary and pre-schools.

Pecan Sale:  Lion Willis asked that this year’s price for each 1 pound bag be reduced from $12.00 to $11.00 to avoid sales resistance. Because this request was a committee request, no motion was needed and it was approved by the board members present without further discussion.

Old Business: Lion Mumpower memorial: Lion Campbell moved that the money pledged to this fund be sent

to ETSU in Lion Waymond’s memory. Lion Shipley seconded the motion and it passed     unanimously. Anyone wishing to contribute please make your pledge to Lion Steve Campbell.

 New Business: None

Meeting adjourned at: 12:47 PM.

John Merriss

/S/ ________

Next regular meeting October 15th.  

Sell turtles and pecans at $11.00 a pound.  

The Johnson City Lions Club will celebrate the 68th anniversary of its founding in 1947 this December. Throughout all these 68 years, the local community has generously supported our community service projects, so it is appropriate that the public have an accounting of our stewardship of the funds intrusted to us during the past year.

During the 2014-2015 year we had income of $33,546 because of ther hard work of our members and the generous support of our community.These funds came from the following sources; The Turtle Derby (15,600), Pecan Sales ( $9,931). Gum Ball Machines     ($879), The Trust Fund ( $416), Memorial($1,000), Sight Conservation Contributions         ($5,020), Nuts And Bolts Sales ($583).

Service projects cintributions during the year include:  Eyeglasses and exams ($22,062). District 12N Charities ($1,000),Kids Eye Screenings ( the eyes of over 600 kids were screened for current or future vision problem this year),District 12N white Cane daya($1,000),A Leader Dog ( $282), Christmas Benevolence ($250),Lions Club International Foundation($1,000).

The very exciting 64th annual turtle Derby, run each Fall, is our biggest fundraiser in the community (it netted $12,394)).

Over 3500 pairs of eyeglasses were collected and shipped to Roanoke, Virginia, where they were clean, graded and packed for use by mission trips going to Third World countries.

We donated free eyeglasses and eye examinations to 275 deserving individuals during the past year. We greatly appreciate the loyal support of our many community friends and hope that you will see fit to continue your support for this club’s important work in service to our community in the future. We would also welcome your membership in our great club. Contact us at (423) 929-7103.

Submitted by:

Dr. George Winton, President 2014-2015
Ed Gibbons, Project Treasurer

The annual Johnson City Lions Club Turtle Derby will be held at the Carver Recreation Center 522 West Watauga Avenue at 7:00 P.M on Friday, November 13th  with door prizes including a new bicycle and fun foe all.  Be there or be square.  Proceeds support the Lions Club’s  works in sight preservation and other community service pfrojects.  Again, be there or be square.

• 
• JERRY LONON ELECTED TO Tennessee LIONS HALL OF FAME
• CONGRATULATIONS, LION JERRY LONON:
• Over the years (more than 40 years). Jerry has worked to insure the Ties for the Blind Foundation had a complete and varied inventory. His work with that project has been outstanding in every way and the award “Tennessee Hall of Fame” is certainly deserved. Keep up the good work for the foundation and for the club, Jerry. we appreciate you.   Jerry’s Lion Club and communityservice resume’ is presented above.

The J. C. Lions Club has completed it’s first round Kidsight eye screenings covering all of Johnson City’s elementary schools- HOORAY to the gang of Kidsight warriors for this.

Lions CB. Willis- (The Old and acientWarrior)  and John ( The ever Faithful) Merris conducted a Kidsight screening at Northside school serving 43 beautifully behaved  children on Thursday, Sept. 24th.  Good work boys. The next screening will be at hospitotd on the 29th.  Fellow Lions, this is great work so p-lease do your dead-level best to participate.

The Johnson City Lions Club just pledged $1,000 to buy new chairs for the employees of Volunteer Blind Industries./

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, Sep. 10, 2014
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board meeting was called to order at 12:27 PM.

The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

President, Ken Gough-P

Immediate PP, George Winton-P

1^st V.P, Steve Campbell-P

2d VP, Gayle Cox

Secretary, John Merriss-P

Projects Treas., Ed Gibbons-P

Admin.. Treas., Debbie Shipley-P

Tail Twister, George Winton-P

Lion Tamer: Jerry Lonon-P

1 year Dir:

2 Yr. Dir., Tom Terry-P

Also present Lion Don Raines

Reading of the minutes of the last BOD Meeting: Lion Raines moved to wave the reading of the August meeting notes. Seconded by Lion Campbell the motion passed by unanimous consent. 

1. Administrative Treasurer: Lion Debbie Shipley: Report for July $787.85. Income, $589.14expenses. Difference, $198.71. Checkbook Balance of $5279.89

2. Projects Treasurer: 7/9/15 to 8/13/15 Total income $426.19. Expenses $4654.87 for a loss of $4228.68 and total assets of $24,173.06. And 8/13/15 to 9/10/15 Total income $217.15, total expenses $-1,453.94 for a loss of $1236.19.

3. Membership: The following members have missed four or more consecutive meetings:

Bryon Botts, Mark Fox, Mike Ferguson, Lynda Gochenouer, Jerry Mathinson, Sam Messimer and Jane Myron.

5. Dues: No one in arrears according to Lion Campbell.

 Committee Reports:

Sight and hearing conservations:  Lion Gibbons reported that applications are backed up to December 2015. He also said that there are 3 eye doctors in Elizabethton doing 2 examinations each every month for a total of 6.

Eye Screenings: 4 scheduled for September.

Eye glasses recycling: Lion Gough reported that he and Lion Ennis from the Kingsport club attended a meeting of the new Elizabethton club and explained everything that’s done at the recycling center twice a year and the effort to collect glasses for the bi-annual recycling trips. Lion Gough reported that we need to refurbish the collection box in Erwin.

LVBI: Lion Don Raines reported that LVBI needs chairs to replace the broken down ones that are  way past the time to replace. LVBI is asking for $10,000.00 from the clubs in the district. Lion Raines challenged our club to do our share by offering to contribute $230.00 if the club would contribute a $770.00 match for a $1,000.00 total contribution the JCLC. Lion Gibbons moved for the club to take up the challenge and pledge $770.00. Dennis Powell seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. President Lion Gough asked Lion Gibbons to write a check for $1,000.00 to LVBI and he would get the $770.00 from Misc. funds from the 2016 FYE budget and the $230.00 from Lion Raines.

 Turtle Derby: Lion Raines has arranged for coverage with Cumulus Broadcasting and the News and Neighbor on the night of the Turtle Derby.

Lion Shipley suggested we try to advertise on the electric billboard on West Market St. with a Public Service Announcement. That billboard is near the Carter Center and can add to interest, attendance and business support. Lion Raines will see if that can be arranged; he knows the owner of that billboard company.

Lion Gough said he will write a letter to the editors of the JC Press and the News and Neighbor to gin up support for the TD.

Lion Raines said he will create a press release for the Derby. It was agreed to print up 2000 new (free) tickets for this year’s event that will be distributed to the schools and pre- schools in Washington County. It was agreed to place yard signs for the Turtle Derby to be placed near the Carter Center.

Old Business:

 New Business:.

Special note:

Meeting adjourned at: 1: 08 PM.

Respectfully submitted:

John Merriss

/S/ ________

Next regular meeting October 1^st.  

 No meeting next Thursday September17.

The meeting was called to order at 12:23 PM by our PRESIDENT – KING LION Ken Gough.

Long lost but now he’s found Lion, Mike Tuttle  led the pledge and PDG, Lion Dennis Powell, let the prayer.There were no guests and there was no drawing.

Lion C.B. Willis announced that he has now scheduled 4 city schools for KidSight eye screenings, two of which will be done in September. A volunteer is needed to operate the camera and help out with the paperwork. Free training!

Lion Steve Campbell moved that the second August meeting be cancelled because many of the regular Lions who attend meetings will be going to the US-Canada Forum that week. Seconded by Lion George Winton the motion carried after discussion.

Today’s meeting was the official kick off of the 64^th JCLC Turtle Derby. PDG Lion Ed Gibbons announced that we will hold the Derby this year at the Carter Recreational Center on Watauga Ave. on Friday, Nov. 13^th at 7PM. In addition to setting a goal of selling 500 turtle sponsorships this year it was decided to do the following to help make this great traditional fundraiser more successful this year:

• Get more good press/media coverage before and on the night of the TD. Lion Don Raines has, as he always does, agreed to lead in this effort.
• Get new tickets with the date and time details printed up for distribution to the city schools and pre-schools a couple of weeks before the Derby. (The old tickets can be used for walk ins)
• PDG Gibbons will make sure the Carver center has enough tables for the track and prize display.

The Program chair for October is Lion Tom Terry.

PDG Lion Gibbons said he has a few tickets for a BBQ fundraiser being held by the Elizabethton club on Saturday September the 26^th at the Old Barn Restaurant, 440 Okolona Rd., for $15.00 a person. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

The meeting adjourned at 12:53 PM to enthusiastic cries of “Sell Turtles”

Respectfully submitted John Merris Sec.

Don’t forget these important upcoming events:

The semi-annual eyeglasses recycling trip Sat. the 24^th of Oct. 

^{(Volunteers needed)}

Multi District meeting – Club Hotel, Nashville, Friday and Saturday, November 6^th and 7^th

            District meeting – LVBI headquarters in Morristown on Sat, November 14^th

                District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

Exact times and places details will be provided in future meeting notes and reminders.

Respectively submitted 9/4/2015

Lion John Merriss

/S/____________

Next Board Meeting will be next Thursday, September 10th, 2015.

Next regular meeting is Thursday, October 1st, 2015. Bring a prospective new member. 2 if you’re behind.

Start selling and keep selling turtles!!!

Wednesday    Sept 9    8:30am    Little Bucs @ ETSU.    Screener Lion

John   Admin  Lion CB.

Wednesday    Sept 16 9:30 am    Southside Elementary    Screener Lion

Sterling  Admin Lion CB.

Wednesday    Sept 23    8:30 am    ETSU Child Study Group Screener  Lion

Sterling    Admin  Lion CB.

Monday         Sept 28    9:30 am    Hospitots     Screener    Lion

John    Admin Lion Tom

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2014
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board meeting was called to order at 12:26 PM.The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

Immediate PP, George Winton-P

1^st V.P, Steve Campbell-

2d VP, Gayle Cox

Secretary, John Merriss-P

Projects Treas., Ed Gibbons-

Admin.. Treas., Debbie Shipley-P

President, Ken Gough-P

Tail Twister, George Winton-P

Lion Tamer: Jerry Lonon-P

1 year Dir:

2 Yr. Dir., Tom Terry-

Also present Lion Don Raines

The meeting was called to order at 12:23 pm.

Minutes of the last BOD Meeting; waved by unanimous consent. 

1. Administrative Treasurer: Lion Debbie Shipley: Report for July $78.51. Income, $187.50

expenses, 1368.04. Difference, $-1180.54. Checkbook Balance of $5081.18

2. Projects Treasurer: No report.

3. Membership: No report.

5. Dues: No report.  

6. Committee Reports:

Eye Screenings: No report.

Eye glasses recycling: Lion Gough reported that he already has well over 1,500 pairs

of eye glasses to take to Roanoke in October.

LVBI: Lion Don Raines reported that sales are down but new mattress line is being rolled out which should help. Also, expenses have been cut and military contracts should be coming back this fall.

Turtle Derby: Official kick off will be the first regular meeting in September.

Old Business: Lion Lynda L. Gochenouer has requested that her membership be moved to affiliate memberstatus.  Lion Shipley moved to accept her request. Lion Winton seconded and it was approved unanimously.

  New Business: Pecans need to be ordered soon. It was agreed to ask Lion Willis when.

Special note: Lion Theresa Gibbons had new hip replacement Tuesday and it looks as if it was successful. She’ll be coming home Friday. Please keep her in your prayers.

Meeting adjourned at: 12.48 PM.

Respectfully submitted

John Merriss

/S/ ________

Next meeting August 20^th. That’s next Thursday.

The meeting was called to order at 12:24 PM by our PRESIDENT – KING LION Ken Gough. Newest Lion, Larry Street  led the pledge and PDG, Lion Dennis Powell, led the prayer. There were twelve members present.  There were no guests and Lion Powell won the drawing.PDG Lion Powell thanked the club for the meal Lion Debbie Shipley delivered to Mary and Dennis when Mary was recuperating from her recent hospital stay.Our speaker was District Governor Fletcher Stephens and his lovely wife Jackie. The district governor spoke about the Lions Symbol – looking back and looking forward, setting and tracking goals, new projects centered around community needs and club growth. He even got 1^st VP, Lion Steve Campbell to commit to grow net club membership this year by two. DG Stephens said that he would take a pie (butterscotch, blueberry or cream) in the face at the District Convention if any club had 8 or more net new members by February. Lion Dr. Campbell not only agreed (readily agreed) but knows exactly how our club is going to win that challenge and do the honors. DG Lion Fletcher awarded PDG Ed Gibbons a very special key pin for leadership in recruiting 15 new members for FYE June 2015. The DG did not say, “Hey, if one guy as busy as Lion Ed was last year could get fifteen new members, surely the rest of you can get one each this year and double the size of this club.” No, he didn’t say that but it was surely implied in the presentation.Finally, DG Fletcher announced and encouraged attendance to the following meetings:

Multi District meeting – Club Hotel, Nashville, Friday and Saturday, November 6^th and 7^th           

District meeting – LVBI headquarters in Morristown on Sat, November 14^th

District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

Please circle these dates on your calendar or whatever gadget you use. Exact times and places will be provided in future meeting notes and reminders.King Lion Gough invited the DG to the semi-annual eyeglasses recycling trip Sat., Oct. 24^th where he would not get a pie in the face lest it would be a pizza pie.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:48 PM.

Next Board Meeting will be next Thursday, August 13th, 2015 Hey, that’s next Thursday!!!!.Next regular meeting is Thursday, July 20th, 2015. Bring a prospective new member.

Respectfully submitted:   John Merriss, Secretary

Led by Lion C. B. Willis, the J. C. Lions club participated in the Health Fair held at the Johnson City Farmers Market on Saturday, July 18th.  Between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon there were 25 free eye exams performed.  Each of them yeilded normal vision ratings of 20/20 or better.  As a result, no reccomendations for further testing were made and no applications for club assistance in acquiring eyeglasses were handed out.  Lion Tom Terry assisted C. B.

Meeting notes from the 2nd  regular June meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held July16,2015 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.

(11 members present, 3 guests, 3 speakers)

Lion Willie Diggs, a past president of the JCLC and current president of the Ties for the Blind foundation was introduced and welcomed home.

Lion tamer, Lion Jerry Lonon  announced PDG Lion Ed Gibbons won the drawing  and he gave all the loot ($4.15) to the Turtle Derby.

King Lion introduced July’s program chair IPP, Lion George Winton who introduced himself and his two fellow workers, Brenda Stufflestreet and Lauri Church who gave a spellbinding report of health care delivery in 1915.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:58 PM.

Resprvtfully submitted

John Merriss