Johnson City Lions Club

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held February 7^th, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(15 members present, 3 guests)

Lions club president John Merriss opened the meeting at 12:25 noon on Feb 7, 2013.

Lion Ed Gibbons said the prayer, with Billy Pike leading the pledge.

Activity volunteer hours for Jan 2013 were reported. Thanks for all those hours fellow lions.

Lion CB Willis reported on the Kids Sight screenings which have been so successful the first two months of 2013. Approximately 66 children have been Tested. More to come in the next few months Lion CB reports, he will email times and places for sign up.

Lion Steve Campbell wins drawing for Tail Twister money and donated the whole $6.25 to the Turtle Derby.

Lion Ken Gouge’s guest, Justin Mitchell, and Brandon’s guest, Ryan Burkley attended the meeting. These fine young men are planning to be doctors and are both potential members who may be coming on board soon.

Jerry  Lonon  presented guest speaker Eva Hunter with the City of Johnson City, Keep JC Clean (dept of recycling) spoke on JC plans for new recycle programs in the works. She noted JC was the state’s shining star for recycling. 172 million pounds of recycled trash up to this year. Clean up starts in March thru May, refer to her handout for locations and pick up services.

A letter of appreciation was read by President Merriss concerning new glasses we provided a very thankful man.

RAM (Remote Area Medical) is planning another medical project for the first weekend in May. Help is needed so as many who come to be served. Roll up your sleeves and sign up.

Lion Gouge announced date for Roanoke recycling workday will be April 20 ,2013. Leave Tri-Cities at 6 am returning 6 pm. Help is needed for this project he has 1000 pairs at this time with more to come in before the date.

Lion John Merriss will be endorsing our own Ed Gibbons for First Vice District Governor  in the election at 12N District Convention at the Crown Plaza in Knoxville on Feb. 22 & 23 to 1VDG of District 12N. Lion Gibbons gave a report on  requested endorsements and convention highlights.

Club members bought cards of Get Well to our valued Lion Dennis Powell, keep him in your prayers.

Also, deepest sympathies to Lion Debbie in the loss of her father last week.

We want to thank Lion Jane for arranging our programs for the next few months.

Lion Debbie Merritt

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held January 17^th, 2013 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(15 members present, 3 guests)

The meeting was called to order at 12:28 p.m. VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Don Rains led the pledge to the flag.

Lion Tamer Lion CB Willis allowed the members to introduce three new guests, two interested in Lionism and Phil Pinzola, Johnson City Public Works Director, who would serve as the guest speaker.

Lion CB also announced that all the pecan sales money was in, except for from one lion.  Kidsight screening will be done on January 23^rd at Boone Trail, and February 4^th-5^th at Munsey Middle school.  Both screenings will start at 9:30 a.m.

VDG Ed awarded the club a new patch for the club banner that was given to the club for sending Lions to the Lions Learning Retreat in early January.

Lion Brandon Johnson reminded the club about the upcoming District 12-N Convention which will be held on February 22^nd -24^th at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Knoxville, TN.  All details can be found at the district website, and all lions are encouraged to attend.  T-Shirts to benefit the Leo Clubs of District 12-N are also on sale for $10, and can be ordered via the form online.

Lion King John Merris announced that April 30^th will be the end of the year for Lions.  The second regular meeting in February will act as the nominating meeting for new officers, and the 1^st regular meeting in March will be the meeting to vote on these nominations.

Program Chair Lion Jayne Myron introduced the day’s guest speaker, Phil Pinzola, Director of Public Works.  Mr. Pinzola was available to answer questions about what is going on throughout the city, and spoke in detail about the new “Founder’s Park.”

The meeting was officially adjourned at 1:01 p.m.

The next regular meeting will be the 7^th of February.

There will be a board meeting on the 14^th of February.

Submitted by Lion Brandon Johnson, acting secretary.

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held December 20th, 2012 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(9 members and three 3 guests were present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:27 PM. VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion George Winton led the pledge to the flag.

Lion Tamer Lion CB Willis asked VDG Ed to introduce his guests; Jennifer Snyder, Melinda Perry and Cindy Ayeas who handles all the requests for new eyeglasses.

Hall of Fame Lion, PDG Lion Dennis T. Powell received a beautiful and well deserved framed citation from the State of Tennessee signed by Senators Ron Ramsey and Rusty Crowe and presented by VDG Gibbons with some nice words of appreciation followed by a standing ovation.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:48 PM.

The next regular meeting will not be held until January 17^th,  2013 at noon at the Country Club due to the Country Club being closed.

Respectfully submitted by John Merriss, President.

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 2:25 PM.

The Board Members who have a “P” after their

names were in attendance.

President John Merriss-P

Immediate Past President Steve Campbell-

2^nd Vice-President Sterling Winn-P

3^rd Vice-President George Winton-P

Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-P

Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-P

Tail Twister Ken Gough-P

Lion Tamer CB Willis-

Directors:

2 Year Director Lynda Gochenouer-

(2^nd Year of Two Year) Debbie Merritt-

Special Two Year Director CB Willis-

Also in attendance were Lions Ann Vandreumel, Jerry Lonon and Don Raines

1. Minutes of Business Meeting: Ken Gough moved that the reading of the minutes of the last board meeting held on   November 10^th be waved and that those minutes be approved as written. Seconded by Lion Winton the motion was approved unanimously.

2. Administrative Treasurer: November Income $180.50, Expenses $ 440.27, Profit $ -259.7. Checkbook balance  $4495.35.

3. A Projects Treasurer:  11/8/2012 through 12/13/2012.  Income $27,261.43, Expenses  $10321.64, Profit 16,939.79.

Total Liabilities & Equity $28,450.01

A motion to accept both treasurers’ reports was made by Lion Gough, seconded by lion Winton and approved unanimously.

4.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution the following active Lions were reported to have missed the past four consecutive meetings or more without makeup; Lions Janice McClanahan and James Lonon.

5.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution no report was available of Lions who are arrears in membership dues or any other money owed the club .

6.  Committee Reports:

Membership and Retention: After hearing the letter from esteemed and highly respected Lion, Jance McClanahan, Lion Ken Gough moved to accept with great sadness her request. Seconded by Lion Gibbons the motion was approved unanimously.

Lion Gough moved to accept Lion Brandon Johnson’s request to transfer his membership from the Campbell County Lions Club as soon as we receive a written transfer request from that club. Seconded by Lion Shipley the motion carried.

Zone Meeting:  The second Zone meeting this year is tonight at 6PM at Ryan’s Steak house in Greenville. Plan on being there.     Call either Lion Fox or Lion Wilkes to car pool.

Lions Signs: Lion Winn said he’s going to leave the signs up this winter due to their durability – no extra charge to the advertisers.

Pecans:  Lion CB Willis said the sale is over for this year and if you haven’t got your money in it’s time to do so.

7. Old Business: Lion Shipley said she will present Clair (our sever at the County Club) with $135.00 as a Christmas gift from the members. If you haven’t made a contribution for this and would like to,  just show up next week and give Debbie some money.

8. New Business:  Lion Gough moved that we cancel the first regular meeting and the Board meeting in January due to the Country Club being closed but have the second regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17^th. The motion was seconded by Lion Gibbons and carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at: 1:02 PM

Remember…

Our Next meeting is next Thursday,

12/20/2012,our last regular meeting

for 2012!!!!The food and music

will be fantastic. Bring a guest.

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held December 6th, 2012 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(14 members present) (1 guest present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:32 p.m.

VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Rusty Crowe led the pledge to the flag.

Lion Stearling Winn won this week’s drawing, and donated the money to God’s Corner.

Lion Debbie thanked the club for their generous donation of $200 to God’s Corner.  She is expecting the total in donations that she will collect is about $500.

Lion Brandon reported that he has set up a variety of dates for members of the club to act as bell ringers for the Salvation Army.  The sign up chart is listed below, and the locations will be announced during the board meeting on December 14^th.

For this week’s guest speaker, the club was lucky enough to have Bob Sweaney, Director of the Johnson City Public Library.  Mr. Sweaney talked about the libraries of the 21^st century, and how is it no longer simply books upon shelves.  Today’s library contains programs for financial literacy, foreign language programs, ancestry tracing, and even free music downloads for your iPod.  The library is so massive, in fact, that last year along they had more than 459,000 items checked out.

The meeting was officially adjourned at 1:02.

The next regular meeting will be December 21st.

There will be a Board Meeting next Thursday (December 14^th) STSP.

Submitted by Lion Brandon T. Johnson

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held November 15th, 2012 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(14 members present, 1 guest present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:24 PM. VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion CB Willis led the pledge to the flag.

Lion CB won the drawing, donating $1.65 to LCI, and then introduced Lion Anne’s guest, Lion Kay Culver.

Today’s meeting was special, due to the fact that VDG Eddy inducted new Lion Jayne Myron.  Lion Jayne will also serve as the program chair for February-April 2013.

Lion CB announced that the pecan sale is over, and the rest of the money needs to be turned in.  Once everything is accounted for, the club will have made $3,305.05.

Lion King John reported that the Roanoke Eye Glass Trip was a huge success.  With Lion Ken’s station wagon loaded down with a record number of 4,000 eyeglasses! Lions Ken and John helped the Lions of District 12-N sort some 40,000 pairs of glasses.  WOW!

The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 PM.

The next regular meeting will be December 6^th, STSP.

Submitted by Lion Brandon T. Johnson, acting secretary.

Twice a year, East Tennessee Lions make the trek to the Roanoke Eyeglass Recycling Center for a workday preparing eyeglasses for shipment to missions around the world.  On Nov. 10, Lions John Merriss and Ken Gough joined over a dozen Lions from Kingsport and the Knoxville area for the Fall 2012 trip.

Lousy weather is the norm for these trips.  If it’s not raining, it’s snowing, and if it’s not snowing, the mountains are covered in fog.  But this year the weather was warm and sunny with not a cloud in the sky, and we enjoyed a beautiful drive through the Virginia Highlands.

King Lion John Merriss hard at work sorting glasses

The back of Ken’s station wagon was filled to the ceiling with 4,000 pairs of eyeglasses collected in the last 6 months, an all-time record for the Johnson City club.  The numbers have increased steadily over the last few years; this year we will collect well over 6,000 pairs.  Lion John headed for the sorting room, where just-received glasses are separated.  Damaged glasses are sent for metals recycling, and usable glasses are sent for a thorough cleaning.  The room was piled high when we arrived, and even our hard-working volunteers coulnd’t sort them all.  Lion Ken has become “the box guy” and spends his time building packing and shipping boxes, a chore which Center Director Merle Hash greatly appreciates.  Ken left a store room completely filled with shipping boxes and also put together over 200 packing boxes.  Then he took a well-earned nap on the trip home!

Kingsport Lion Hary Ennis and a Lion from Claiborne County read prescriptions

Our next Recycling Workday will be in late March or April, 2013.  Keep collecting those glasses, and plan to join us!

On November 3, 2012 at the Multiple District 12 Tennessee state headquarters in Nashville, District 12N Johnson City Lions Club member Dennis Powell was inducted into the

PIP Austin Jennings and PDG Dennis Powell

Tennessee’s Lion’s Club Hall of Fame. Pictured with Dennis is Past Lions Club International President Austin Jennings. In the background is Lions International Director Allen Broughton who presented Dennis with his awards. Dennis was credited for his work with Kids Sight and many other humanitarian projects throughout the years. Dennis has been a Lion for over 58 years.

Attending the Honors Banquet with Dennis is 2VD Ed Gibbons and current 12N District Governor Diane Wilkerson.

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes
(LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, 11/8/2012
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 John Merriss-P
Immediate Past President Steve Campbell-
2^nd Vice-President Sterling Winn-P
3^rd Vice-President George Winton-
Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-P
Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-P
Tail Twister Ken Gough-P
Lion Tamer CB Willis-
 
Directors:
2 Year Director Lynda Gochenouer-P
(2^nd Year of Two Year) John Vandreumel-
(2^nd Year of Two Year) Debbie Merritt-P

Special Two Year Director CB Willis-

Also in attendance were PDG Lion Dennis Powell and Lion Jerry Lonon.

1. Minutes of Business Meeting: Minutes from the Last board Meeting held on October 10, 2012 were approved.
2. Administrative Treasurer: September, Income $ 767.47, Expenses $ 764.09, Profit $ 3.38 Total Checkbook balance  $4526.02. October, Income $ 716.40, Expenses $ 4487.30, Profit $ 229.10 Total Checkbook balance  $4755.12
3. A Projects Treasurer: 10/11/2012 – 11/8/2012, Income $152.00, Expenses  $7016.41, Loss $6864.41 Total Liabilities & Equity $11,510.32.
4.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution the following active Lions were reported to have missed the past four consecutive meetings or more without makeup; Janice McClanahan and James Lonon.
5.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution no report was available of Lions who are arrears in membership dues or any other money owed the club .
6.  Committee Reports:
Public Relations: No Report.
Eyeglasses Recycling: Lion Gough reported that we now have well over 4,0000 pairs of used eyeglasses to take on the trip this Saturday, November 10^th with at least three Lions making the trip. Contact Lion Ken if you can go. We could even have 4,200 pairs going this time; most ever.
Membership and Retention: No Report.
Sight Conservation: No Report.
Budget and Finance: No Report.
Turtle Derby: There was a discussion about moving the Turtle Derby to Milligan College  next year during Milligan’s Homecoming weekend in October. Many pros and cons were discussed with no decision or motion offered. More discussion is needed.
Zone Meeting: No Report.
Lions Signs: No Report.
Membership: No Report.
New Member Training: No Report.
Health and Welfare: No Report.
Nuts and Bolts: No Report.
Conventions and Training: No Report.
Kid’s Sight Vision Screenings: No report.
Little League: No Report.
Pecans: Lion CB Willis asked that those picking up pecans call him so he can meet them at the storage facility on Princeton Road.
LCIF: No Report.

7. Old Business: None.
8. New Business:
District Vice Governor Lion Ed Gibbons reported on the induction of PDG Lion Dennis Powell into the Lions Hall of fame.  Lion ED said that this rare and special recognition was made last Saturday with other PDG’s, PIP’s, and fellow hall of famers in Nashville; some pretty heady company. Lion Dennis was given the honor due him for his tireless work for our club, the state Lions organization and LCIF.

Lion Shipley made a motion to provide $200.00 from the Christmas Benevolent  Fund to be given to God’s Corner.  Seconded by Lion Merritt the motion passed unanimously.

A motion by Ken Gough to collect a cash Christmas gift for Clara, our County Club server, over the next two regular meetings to be presented to her at the last regular meeting in December. Seconded by Lion Gibbons the motion passed unanimously.

Meeting was adjourned at 1:01 PM

Our next regular meeting will be on Thursday November 15^th.

Our next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be on Thursday December 13th.

Respectfully submitted November 9th, 2012.

Lion John Merriss

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held November 1^st, 2012 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(14 members present, 3 guests present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:28 PM. VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Mark Fox led the pledge.

Lion Ken Gooch won the drawing, and donated the entire $2.25 to the tail twister fund.

Lion Tamer Lion CB Willis introduced Lion Anne VanDreumel’s guests, Lion Kay, Molly Hardy, and Patty Byther.  Lion Anne informed the club that her husband, PDG John, is still in the hospital, and that prayers are appreciated.

Lion Tamer CB also announced that pecans are now at the Princeton Road Warehouse, so come and get them!  35 cases were ordered this year, 2 cases less than last year.  The estimated profit of the fundraiser is $3,000.  Give Lion CB a call when you are ready to pick up your pecans at 282-3325.

PDG Dennis Powell informed the club that he found a few documents concerning the Lions Park.  In his research, he discovered that the club turned the park over to Johnson City in the early 1970s.

Tail Twister Ken Gough  reminded everyone about the eyeglass sorting trip to Roanoke on Saturday, November 10^th.  To date, some 4,000 glasses have been collected.  That is a new club record!  Any more glasses for this trip need to be dropped off to Lion Ken at 710 W. Walnut Street by Tuesday.  All lions are welcome to attend, and Lion Ken promises that we will not run out of gas on the way.

Lion Turtle King George Winton announced that 449 turtles were sold, one short of our goal.  Expenses need to be turned in to VDG Ed Gibbons.  The bills for the sponsorship have been sent out, with a projected net profit of $20,000.

VDG Ed let us know that he will be traveling to Nashville this Saturday, 3 November, for the Multi-District Meeting.  Saturday evening PDG Lion Dennis Powell will be inducted into the Tennessee Lions Hall of fame. Lion Ed plans to leave a 6 AM Saturday morning. If anyone is interested in joining him they should call Lion Ed.

VDG Ed shared that 11 pairs of glasses have been purchased this meeting, at a cost of $880.

Lion Ken Gough encouraged all Lions to attend the glasses sorting trip to Roanoke on Saturday, November 10^th.  Any glasses that need to be sorted need to be dropped off to Lion Ken at 710 W. Walnut ASAP. Over 4000 pairs of used eye glasses have been collected to be sorted and sent all over the world – a record!

There was a discussion about the possibility of moving the next turtle derby to Milligan College.  The idea will be further discussed at the next board meeting.

The meeting was officially adjourned at 12:58 PM.

There will be a board meeting next Thursday, November 8, STSP.

The next regular meeting will be on November 15^th.

Submitted by Lion Brandon T. Johnson.

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held October 18th, 2012 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

(13 members, 2 guests present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:23 PM. VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Brandon Johnson led the pledge to the flag.

Lion Tamer Lion CB Willis introduce Lion Lynda Gochenouer’s guest, Jennifer Finley and the club’s guest Lion D.J Naron, a great former member of this club and now a member in Pensacola, FL.

Lion CB then reported that 27 kids were screened through the Kids Sight program yesterday at the Stepping Stones pre-school yesterday in downtown Johnson City with Lion Sterling Winn doing all the camera w work. He did a great job and didn’t scare any of the kids this time.

Finally, Lion Tamer CB also announced that the 35 cartons of pecans that have been ordered will be arriving during the first week of November.  He encouraged members to sell at least one more pecan than did than last year. That should be easy.

At this point Lion CB sat down. Guess he was exhausted because he didn’t announce the winner of the drawing. Maybe he’ll tell us next time.

Turtle King Lion George Winton announced that 445 turtle sponsorships have been sold, just 5 short of the club goal of 450, with the Turtle Derby being tomorrow.  The turtles are “lubricated” and ready to go.  Door prizes are also ready, including a bicycle.  Set up starts at Brooks Gym (ETSU Campus) at 5 P.M.

Lion Ken Gough encouraged all Lions to attend the glasses recycling trip to Roanoke on Saturday, November 10^th.  Any glasses that need to be sorted need to be dropped off to Lion Ken at 710 W. Walnut St. ASAP.

VDG Eddy Gibbons announced that Lion Jayne Myron’s induction is slated for the first meeting in November.

Lion President John Merriss introduced today’s amazing guest speaker, Samantha Legge.  Samantha is a 41-year-old, married, stay-at-home mother of four young children (ages 2, 4, 6, and 8).  After a series of trials and tribulations, Samantha decided that she would turn her hobby of running into a way to provide scholarships for children to attend Doe River Gorge Ministry’s Summer Camp.  On November 4^th, Samantha will be running the New York City Marathon as the very last runner.  She is asking for people to contribute a penny for every other runner she passes on her 26.2 mile journey.  Her theory is “pass a runner, pay a penny, a child goes to camp, and God gets the glory.”  Such an uplifting  message!  Further information on the “a penny a pass” initiative can be found at http://www.apennyapass.com/, as well as ways to donate.  Her email address is:  samantharlegge@yahoo.com .

The meeting was officially adjourned at 12:54PM.

The next regular meeting will be on November 1^st.

Submitted by Lion Brandon T. Johnson (Acting Secretary)

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, 10/11/2012
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 John Merriss-P

Immediate Past President Steve Campbell-

1^st Vice-President Paul Easlic-

2^nd Vice-President Sterling Winn-

3^rd Vice-President George Winton-

Secretary Paul Easlic-

Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-P

Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-

Tail Twister Ken Gough-P

Lion Tamer CB Willis-P

Directors:

2 Year Director Lynda Gochenouer-P

(2^nd Year of Two Year) John Vandreumel-

(2^nd Year of Two Year) Debbie Merritt-

Special Two Year Director CB Willis-P

Also in attendance was Lion Jerry Lonon.

1. Minutes of Business Meeting: Minutes from the Last board Meeting held on

August 9, 2012 were read and approved.

2. Projects Treasurer: Income $ 202.85 Expenses $ 3705.00, Loss $ 3502.15 Total Liabilities and Equity $18,024.73

3. Administrative Treasurer: No report

4.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution the following active Lions were reported to have missed the past four consecutive meetings or more without makeup; Janice McClanahan, James Lonon, and Mark Fox.

5.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution no Lions were reported to be in arrears in membership dues or any other money owed the club .

6.  Committee Reports:

Eyeglasses Recycling: Lion Gough reported that we now have       well over 3,300 pairs of glasses for the trip on November 10^th with three at least three Lions making the trip.Contact Lion Ken if you can go; with at least 3,500 pairs going more help is needed.

Membership and Retention: No Report.

Sight Conservation: No Report.

Budget and Finance: No Report.

Pecans:  Lion CB Willis asked for help in securing a place to receive the pecan shipment  due to arrive on or about the first of November.  Lion Jerry Lonon said he would secure a dock at his old warehouse and the those present said they would help deliver them (the pecans) to the storage facility on Princeton Road.

Turtle Derby: Lion Brandon Johnson is organizing students from ETSU  to help at the Turtle Derby.

Zone Meeting: No Report.

Lions Signs: No Report.

Membership: No Report.

New Member Training: No Report.

Health and Welfare: No Report.

Nuts and Bolts: No Report.

Conventions and Training: No Report.

Kid’s Sight Vision Screenings: No report

Little League: No Report.

LCIF: No Report.

7. Old Business: None

8. New Business:

A motion to accept the resignation request by Lion Paul Easlic  was made by Lion Gough, seconded by Lion Gibbons and passed unanimously.

A motion to designate Lion Brandon Johnson as an associate member of the Johnson City Lions Club with no fees and no meal charge was made by Lion Gough and seconded by Lion Gibbons and approved unanimously.

A motion to contribute $1,000.00 to LCIF was made by Lion Gibbons and seconded  by lion Gough and passed unanimously.

A motion to contribute $1,000.00 to District 12-N Charities  was made by Lion Gibbons and seconded  by lion Gough and passed unanimously.

The Board accepted Lion Johnson offered to assist the President in performing many of the duties of President for the balance of the year.

Lion Jane Myron, our newest member will be inducted at next week’s meeting.

Meeting was adjourned at 1:05.

Our next regular meeting will be on Thursday October 18th.

Our next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be on Thursday November  8th.

Respectfully submitted October 11, 2012.

Lion John Merriss

Regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club held October 4th, 2012 at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37604

 (15 members present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:26 p.m. VDG Lion Ed Gibbons asked the blessing and Lion Brandon Johnson led the pledge to the flag.

Lion Tamer  Lion CB Willis said that our guest today was our speaker Lion Ron Riehn, District 12-N LCIF  coordinator form Knoxville, TN. Then Lion CB announced that the drawing was won by Lion Brandon Johnson who attended the last meeting and donated the money to the Turtle Derby.

Lion Steve Campbell announced that roughly 384 sponsorships have been sold (more or less) which is 66 short of our goal and added that all sales must be emailed to him no later than Monday, October 8th. That’s NEXT MONDAY  if you want your sponsors to be listed in the official bulletin.  Sales can be made after that drop dead date right up to the night of the Derby but those late sponsors sales will be written in as added late entries. Lion Campbell said he will write them in personally in each program. Send all your sponsorships to Lion Steve, srcampbeell@northeaststate.edu.

King Turtle Lion George Winton said TD posters and tickets will be available Monday and can be picked up at Shell Media at 802 W. Market St. on Tuesday and added…

Lion Ken Gough reminded all Lions about the trip to Roanoke on Saturday, November 10th at which time we will take several Lions (we hope) and more than 3250 pairs of glasses for recycling. Actually we’ll only be recycling the glasses, not the Lions no matter how badly they need that.  There will a little work and a lot of fun that day and the weather will be beautiful. Mark this date on your calendar and plan on joining us – you’ll enjoy the trip, guaranteed!

October and November program chair Lion Dr. Sam Messimer introduced today’s speaker, Lion Ron Riehn who spoke about LCIF’s Measles program and the fact that it has save millions of lives world wide. Also, Lion Riehn noted that it is now entirely permissible to nominate a Melvin Jones Foundation award and elect the Measles program, which is a humanitarian program, for the $1,000.00 cash award to be  donated to that project in the honorees name. Lion Ron said he can be reached at 865-690-2557 or 865-773-3795 for further information on how to do this.

The meeting was officially adjourned at 1:01.

The next regular meeting will be October 18, one day before the Turtle Derby.

There will be a Board Meeting next Thursday STSP.

Submitted by Lion John J Merriss

Johnson City Lions Club Regular Noon Meeting Minutes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, 9/20/2012
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

(16 members present – 3 guests)

The meeting was called to order at 12:32 PM by King Lion John Merriss who called on Lion Debbie Shipley to lead the pledge and Vice District Governor Ed Gibbons to ask the blessing.

Lion Tamer CB Willis called on Debbie Merritt to introduce her guests, Joseph Hollifield and Dr. James Robinson. Yours truly introduced Elizabeth Wilkerson and Vice District Governor Ed Gibbons introduced Jane Myron who officially became a member today.

Lion Tamer CB Willis announced Lion Sam Messimer won the drawing with proceeds going to the Turtle Derby.

Lion Tamer CB Willis gave an update on Kid Sight: seven children were screened this week.  On October 3, 2012 a screening will take place at first Christian Church with over 100 children so we will need all the help we can get, come on out.  Total this year; so far there have been over 400 screenings with 9 problem eyes.

Tail Twister Ken Gough encouraged everyone to take the trip to Roanoke on November 10, 2012.  3,200 pairs of glasses will be taken on this trip.  Total 6,000-8,000 pairs have come from our club this fiscal year.  Great Job!

Lion Brandon announced that Lion Stanley’s new program will help kids attend Camp Heart to Heart for people affected by HIV.

Lion Dr. Winton announced the Turtle Derby will be October 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Brooks Gym on the Campus of ETSU. Three weeks from tomorrow.

Lion Debbie Shipley announced the Quilt Show will be held September 30, 21012 3:00 pm at the Link Hills Country Club in Greenville, TN.  Dr. Winton has sponsored 2 tables, which will hold 16 people.  If the tables are full admission is $10.00.  Proceeds go to the blind of Indian Creek campground.

Lion Debbie Merritt introduced our speaker Dr. James Robinson, owner of Robinson’s Animal Hospital.  He gave some helpful hints about caring for elderly pets.  Cancer, Kidney Failure, Hyperthyroid, Hypothyroid, and Diabetes are the most common causes of death in elderly animals, look for weight loss.  The most common question is when should I have my elderly animal put to sleep?  No correct answer, you as a pet owner will know when the time is right.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:05PM.

Our next regular meeting will be Thursday October 4, 2012. 

All Lions are invited to the next Board Meeting on Thursday October 11, 2012.

Lion Secretary Paul Easlic

Thanks to Turtle Derby sponsor, Tri-Cities Skin and Cancer.