Johnson City Lions Club

Johnson City’s own, 12-N Vice District Governor Ed Gibbons, attended the District 12-S Convention Feb. 14 – 16 at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN, where he acquainted himself with our namesake in the university’s trophy room.

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN37604

(13 members present and 1 guest)

Note: Lions Fox and Wilkes were both in attendance today; a uncommonness.

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 PM by Lion George Winton who was pinch- hitting for King Lion Sterling Winn.  VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and the writer of these notes did a nice job of finding the flag and leading the pledge.

Lion Tamer CB Willis introduced VDG Lion Ed Gibbons who introduced his guest and prospective Lion, Ed Hensley.

Today’s King Lion called on Lion Debbie Shipley who reported on the Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner and Dance which will be held next Friday at 6:30 PM in the same room we hold all our regular meetings. It will take the place of the last regular meeting in February (February 20).  There will be a band, great food and everybody’ll have a great time. We did two years ago!!!! Let Debbie know ASAP if you plan to attend. Call her at 202-3379 or send her an email – dpshipley@ftb.com.

Note: Our February Board meeting will be held next Thursday (2/13/2014) STSP!!!

Lion Dr. George Winton introduced our speaker, Dr. Paul Benson who gave a quick overview of vitamins and explained how one can die taking an overdose of some vitamins. Dr. Benson provided each Lion and our guest with an eight page report entitled, “Vitamins 101”.   

The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Lion John Merriss

/S/ _________________________________

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Jan 16, 2014

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held January 16, 2014 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN37604

(14 members present and 1 guest)

(Note – By vote of the membership, the regular meeting normally scheduled for Jan. 2 and Board meeting of Jan. 9 were not held due to the closing of the Johnson City Country Club for scheduled annual maintenance.)

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 PM by King Lion Sterling Winn.  VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Mike Ferguson led the pledge.

Lion Tom Terry won the drawing.

King Lion Sterling announced if anyone would be interested in serving as an officer for the club, please contact Lion John Merriss or Lion Steve Campbell.   

Lion Debbie Shipley made the announcement about the Valentines dinner on February 14, 2014 at 6:30pm.  This will be held at the Johnson City Country Club.  Please mark your calendar for this special event and RSVP to Lion Debbie.  The club decided to not have a meeting on February 20 (Third Thursday regular meeting) in lieu of the Valentine’s dinner.  The motion was made by Lion Ken Gough, seconded by Lion George Winton. Motion Passed. 

The District 12N Convention will be held on February 21 & 22, 2014, at the Best Western Hotel in Morristown, TN.  All Lions are encouraged to attend this convention. 

The Honorable Lion Tamer CB Willis introduced our guest today.  Kay Culver was the guest of Lion Ann Vandreumel.  

King Lion introduced our speaker for the day.  Our very own Lion Ken Gough updated our club on The Tweetsie Trail.  The trail is actually the former ET&WNC (“Tweetsie”) railroad right-of-way.  It will provide opportunities for walking, hiking, running, biking, etc. on a relatively flat grade in a natural setting.    

The meeting was adjourned at 12:58pm.

– Steve Campbell for Secretary John Merriss

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held December 19,, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(12 members present and 1 guest)

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 PM by King Lion Sterling Winn.  VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Billy Pike led the pledge.

DVG Gibbon’s introduced his guest and newest JCLC member (see  next paragraph) Mike Ferguson. 

Lion Ken Gough moved that Mike Ferguson and Theresa Gibbons be accepted as the newest members of the Johnson City Lions Club, their applications being submitted.  The motion was seconded by Lion Gibbons and passed unanimously.

 King Lion Winn announced that our next regular meeting will be held January 16, 2014, the other two January meetings have been  canceled due to the Country Club being closed at our last regularly scheduled meeting. 

The meeting was adjourned at 12:57 PM.

Remember we will have only one regularly scheduled meeting (the third) in January on the 16^th.

Respectfully submitted

/S/ Lion John Merriss

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)

Date: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013

Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 12:20 PM.
The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

President Sterling Winn – P
Immediate Past President John Merriss-
1st Vice-President George Winton- P
Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-P
Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-P
Tail Twister Ken Gough-P
Lion Tamer CB Willis-
Secretary – (Ken Gough served as secretary due to the absence of John Merriss)

Directors:
2 Year Director Lynda Gochenouer-
Special Two Year Director CB Willis-

Also attending were Lions Ann Van Dreumel, Brandon Johnson , Dennis Powell, Jerry Lonon and Clem Wilkes

1. Minutes: The November BOD minutes notes were read and approved unanimously.

2. Administrative Treasurer: Lion Debbie Shipley reported for the period 11/1/13 thru 12/12/13:

Total Receipts      $857.50
Total Expenses $1,203.98
Net Deficit            $346.48

For the fiscal year to date:

Total YTD Receipts   $3,606.30
Total YTD Expenses $4,125.50
Net YTD Deficit            $519.20

3. Projects Treasurer: Lion Ed Gibbons reported for the period 11/14/13 thru 12/12/13:

Total receipts      $13,365.00
Total expenses    $11,031.01
Net surplus           $2,333.99
Assets (all cash in bank)  $20, 519.41
No outstanding liabilities

For the fiscal year to date (7/1/13 thru 12/12/13):

Total YTD receipts  $25,574.81
Total YTD expenses $23,691.82
Net YTD surplus         $1,882.99

Without objection, the treasurers’ reports were approved as presented.

4. Membership: No action.

Committee Reports:

Eyeglass Recycling: Lions Gough and Powell reported that the refurbished collection box for the Elizabethton WalMart will be ready by the end of the year.  Lion Gough is visiting Elizabethton optometrists to establish relations and set up collections.

Sight Conservation:  VDG Gibbons recommended that, in light of the dissolution of the Elizabethton club that we begin considering applications from Carter County and drop Unicoi County.  However, to do so, it will be necessary to obtain the services of optometrists in Elizabethton.  In fact, more optometrists are needed throughout our service area.  Money is available to pay $85 for the glasses and exam.  Lion Gough volunteered to contact the optometrists as he sets up recycling.

Zone Meeting: VDG Gibbons reported a successful Zone meeting in Kingsport last Tuesday evening, 12/10/13, with approximately 50 Lions from throughout the Zone in attendance.  Wendy Cain made a presentation on leadership.

7. Old Business –

ETSU Club King Lion Brandon Johnson requested a check for his members’ registration expenses to the upcoming Learning Retreat, which will be reimbursed to us after the conference.  As this was approved at the previous Board meeting, the Projects Treasurer was directed to issue the check.

8. New Business:

ETSU Club King Lion Brandon Johnson announced that the club will be taking on a diabetes screening project, and will be requesting our help in covering the costs, which are about $1.50 per test.  Also, they will asking for help in covering some members’ dues.  The Board agreed to consider the requests when made.

The following motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously passed:

The Johnson City Lions Club will henceforth consider eyeglass applications from Carter County.  However, action on Unicoi County is to be deferred for future consideration, and the club will continue to accept applications from there.

The following motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously passed:

The Christmas Benevolence account will be donated to God’s Corner.

Lion Winton announced that Salvation Army bell ringing was arranged for the evenings of Tuesday Dec. 17 and Thursday Dec. 19.  Ken Gough will email the schedule to the membership.

The following motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously passed:

Upon recommendation of the Membership Committee, Mike Ferguson, 12 Dove Tree Lane, Jonesborough, TN, is approved for membership.

Meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.

/s/ Ken Gough for Secretary John Merriss

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held December 5,, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN37604

(9 members present and 1 guest)

The meeting was called to order at 12:27 PM by King Lion Sterling Winn.  VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Steve Campbell led the pledge.

PDG Lion Dennis Powell won the drawing.  

King Lion Sterling reminded everyone that a Zone meeting will be held at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant at 2539 E. Stone Dr. in Kingsport at 5:45 PM on 12/10/2013 and that the meals will only be $14.00 per Lion attending.

Lion Steve Campbell, introduced today’s speaker Phillip Young, Director, Major Gifts, Mountain States Foundation, who gave us an overview of the new RegionalCancerCenter and the funding requirements for the True Beam Radiography System.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:59 PM.

The next regular meeting (the last one this year) will be held on Thursday, December 19^th.  

Remember we will have only one regularly scheduled meeting (the third) in January on the 16^th.

Respectfully submitted

/S/ Lion John Merriss

 Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held November 21, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(11 members present and 5 guests)

The meeting was called to order at 12:26 PM by King Lion Sterling Winn.  VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Jerry Lonon led the pledge.

Lion CB Willis won the drawing and donated the money the Pecan Sale.

Lion Harry Ennis from the Kingsport Club presented the JC club with a special patch honoring our support for the newly chartered Campus Club. The patch was given to Lion Tamer Willis to be attached to the Club banner.

VDG Gibbons announced that a Zone meeting will be held at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant at 2539 E. Stone Dr. in Kingsport at 5:45 PM on 12/10/2013 and that the meals will only be $14.00 per Lion attending.

King Lion Sterling Winn announced that the JC Club had donated $1,000.00 to Dist. 12N Charities for White Cane day and $500.00 to LVBI for Project Paycheck to support that scholarship program which provides employment for blind workers.

After a discussion about meeting times in January Lion Gough moved that we cancel the 1^st and 2^nd meetings in January and only have one regularly scheduled meeting, the third, on January 16^th. Lion CB Willis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Last month’s and this month’s program chair, Lion Dr. Steve Campbell, introduced today’s speaker Jack A. Simpson, VP for Institutional Advancement for Milligan College.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:58 PM.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, December 5th, STSP.

Respectfully submitted

/S/ Lion John Merriss

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013

Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 12:28 PM.
The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

President Sterling Winn – P
Immediate Past President John Merriss-P
1st Vice-President George Winton- P
Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-P
Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-
Tail Twister Ken Gough-P
Lion Tamer CB Willis- P
Secretary -P

Directors:

2 Year Director Lynda Gochenouer- P
Special Two Year Director CB Willis- P
Also in attendance were Lions Jane Myron, Steve Campbell and Brandon Johnson

1. Minutes of Business Meeting: The October BOD meeting notes were read and approved unanimously.

2. Administrative Treasurer:No report.

3. Projects Treasurer: Lion Ed Gibbons reported Income of $6,206.50 and expenses of $5,179.24 for a profit of $1,027.26 and Total Liabilities & Equity of $22, 704.98 for 10/11/2013 through 11/14/2013. Lion Campbell moved to accept both Treasurers’ reports as written and submitted. Ken Gough seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

4. Membership: The following members were dropped from membership: James Lonon by letter of resignation, Glynetta Shepherd, letter of resignation and Ronald Sterbenz, moved.

Committee Reports:

Recycling: Lion Gough announced that he took 3,450 pairs of used glasses to Roanoke and brought back 1200 pairs of glasses for a mission trip. More glasses are coming in already for the next trip in the spring.

Turtle Derby: Lion Winton said all the turtles are in good shape for next year’s event.  Posters need to be printed and distributed earlier if they’re going to do any good.  Ken Gough reported that setup went very smoothly and thanked the new ETSU club for their assistance.

Sight Conservation:  VDG Gibbons said we are running at full capacity and can’t do more without more funds.

Kid Sight Eye screenings:  Lion Willis announced the November eye screenings.

7. Old Business

8. New Business:  King Lion Brandon Johnson of the Campus Club said eight new members from his club are going to Manchester for the learning retreat in January and they need $800.00 which they will get back when they attend. Lion Gough moved to lend them the $800.00 and Lion Campbell seconded. The motion passed unanimously. VDG Gibbons announced that the Elizabethton club is disbanding. Lion Gough offered to service their collection box at the Walmart Store in Elizabethton.

King Lion Winn announced that the Zone meeting being held at Giuseppes Italian Restaurant at 2539 E. Stone Dr. in Kingsport at 5:45 PM on 12/10/2013 will include a meal for $14.00 including tax.

Meeting adjourned at: 12:53 PM.

/s/ John Merriss

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held November 7, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN37604

(13 members present and 4 guests)

The meeting was called to order at 12:26 PM by King Lion Sterling Winn.  VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Clem Wilkes led the pledge.

Lion Lynda Gochenouer won the drawing and donated all the money to the Leader Dog Program; Sparkle approved.

Lion Tamer Lion Willis introduced VDG Gibbons and Lion Steve Campbell and they introduced two guests each.

VDG Gibbons announced that a Zone meeting will be held at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant at 2539 E. Stone Dr. in Kinsport at 5:45 PM on 12/10/2013.

Lion Ken Gough said he’s taking 3,700 pairs of glasses to Roanoke along with 4 new Lions, ETSU students all, from the newly chartered Campus Club (thanks to the King Lion of that club, Brandon Johnson) on the Roanoke Eyeglasses recycling trip Saturday, November 9, 2013.

Lion CB Willis announced that the pecans are in and ready to be picked up.

This month’s program chair Lion Dr. Steve Campbell introduced today’s speaker, Dr. Janice Gilliam, President of Northeast State.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:04 PM.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, November 21th, STSP.

Board of Directors Meeting will be November 14, 2013.

Respectfully submitted

/S/ Lion John Merriss

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2013
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 12:28 PM

The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.
President Sterling Winn
Immediate Past President John Merriss-P
1st Vice-President George Winton- P
Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-P
Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-P
Tail Twister Ken Gough-P
Lion Tamer CB Willis-
Secretary John Merriss – P

Directors:

2 Year Director Lynda Gochenouer-
Special Two Year Director CB Willis-

Also in attendance were Lions Jane Myron and Brandon Johnson; and special guests Dave Hogan and Don Hellman with Cumulus Broadcasting and WJCW Radio and Sue Legg of the Johnson City Press, who are doing special coverage of the Turtle Derby thanks to the efforts of Lion Don Raines. The interview with Vice President Lion Dr. George Winton should be on TV or radio or both this evening.

1. Minutes of Business Meeting: A motion to dispense with the reading of the notes from the last board meeting held in September was made by District Vice Governor Ed Gibbons, seconded by Lion Ken Gough and approved unanimously.

2. Administrative Treasurer: Lion Debbie Shipley reported September income of $896.50 and Expenses $421.72 for a difference of ($474.78) and a checkbook balance of $5,110.6.

3. Projects Treasurer: Lion Ed Gibbons reported Income of $771.01 and expenses of $3670.56 for a loss of $2899.55 and Total Liabilities &Equity of $21,877.72 for 9/12/2013 through 10/10/2013. Lion Gough moved to accept both Treasurers’ reports as written and submitted. Lion Gibbons seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

4.Committee Reports:

Turtle Derby: Lion Ken Gough reported that the some of the new Campus club members have offered to set up the track which is being brought out next week.  He also said anyone wanting to sponsor a turtle could do so (1) with any JC Lion or (2) through the web site or (3) by sending their check and business name, address and phone number to Johnson City Lions Club, P.O. Box 902, Johnson City, 37605. Lion Winton said sponsorship sales cannot be counted until they’re sent to Lion Dr. Steve Campbell (srcampbell@northeaststate.edu). The Derby will be held at Brooks Gym on the ETSU campus on November 1, 2013.  All sales need to be into Lion Steve by October 24, in order to be printed in the racing program.  Right now sales are at 200 and we need 400 more.  Sell turtles!!!!!!

Lion Shipley asked if she could purchase $200.00 worth of door prizes for the Turtle Derby.  Ken Gough moved that her request be granted.  It was seconded by Lion Gibbons and approved unanimously.

Sight Conservation:  VDG Gibbons reported that he estimates that more than 300 pairs of eyeglasses will be provided to needy individuals in the community this year vs. 272 provided last year.  He also said he will be identifying an individual in the club who will help him with this vital Lions operation in the near future.

Kid Sight Eye screenings: Lion Debbie asked Lion Gibbons to prepare a letter giving the cost and outlining the advantages of the new camera so she could present it to the bank she works for to possibly get a donation to help with its purchase.  Busy as he is, Lion Ed said he would get that out ASAP.

7. Old Business: Lion Shipley asked that any news regarding the welfare of any JC Lion be sent to her so she can send out the appropriate sentiment and keep the club informed.

8. New Business: Sell turtle sponsorships!

Meeting adjourned at: 12:48PM

/s/ John Merriss

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held October 3, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(16 members present and 5 guests)

The meeting was called to order at 12:24 PM by King Lion Sterling Winn.  VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Brandon Johnson led the pledge.

Lion John Merriss won the drawing and donated all the money to the Turtle Derby.

Lion Tamer Lion Willis introduced his guests Linda Glissen and Bob Frasier, who is not a candidate to be a Lion, but Linda is. She helped at the eye screening at the ETSU Learning Center doing elegant camera work.  Linda’s husband has been a Lion in several locations and hopes to settle in Johnson City soon and join this club. 

Lion Brandon Johnson introduced several students who will be members of the new Campus Club to be chartered 10/20/2013 and a young blind lady named Ashley who sang and played beautiful blue grass music for us.

Lion VDG Ed Gibbons moved to bring the amount pledged to the new campus club up to $465.00 (about $40.00 more than was already approved). The motion was seconded by Ken Gouge and approved unanimously.

Lion VDG Ed Gibbons moved to elect Lion Merriss to finish out this year’s term of Club Secretary. The motion was seconded by Lion Sterling and approved unanimously.

Lion Merriss announced that the last day to get turtle sales in so that they are listed in the racing form is Thursday October 24. We still need 400 sponsorships!!!!

Lion Dr. Steve Campbell introduced today’s speaker, Dr. Bryon Nolan the 9^th president of ETSU. 

The meeting was adjourned at 12:59 PM.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, September 16th, STSP.

Board of Directors Meeting will be tomorrow, October 9, 2013.

Get your turtles sales in ASAP

Respectfully submitted by Lion John Merriss

District Governor Mike McDonough and wife Jane visited us on August 15 with an optimistic message – the retirement of increasing number of baby boomers gives us a great opportunity to recruit enthusiastic, community-minded people looking for a meaningful way to spend their time. Thanks, DG Mike, it’s good advice we’ll take to heart!

And 1st VDG Ed Gibbons brought a guest (and prospective Lion), Jerry Mathieson, for a visit.  Jerry’s father was a Lions for 40 years in New York and an avid pin collector.  Rather than letting them collect dust in his attic, Jerry donated the collection to us.  You should have seen Jerry Lonon drooling!  Thanks, Jerry, we’ll put them to good use!