Johnson City Lions Club

Johnson City Lions Club Regular Noon Meeting Minutes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, 9/6/2012
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

(16 members present – 3 guests)

The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM by King Lion John Merriss who called on Lion Dr. George Winton to lead the pledge and Lion Tamer CB Willis to ask the blessing.

Lion Tamer CB Willis announced that Lion Sterling Winn had won the drawing with proceeds going to the Turtle Derby.

Lion Tamer CB Willis introduced our three guests: 1) Lion Brandon Johnson, Campbell County, and freshman at ETSU, 2) District Governor, Diane Wilkerson, Powell, TN 3) Edna Longwell, Zone Chair, Kingsport, TN.

There will no Board Meeting next week on September 13, 2012.

Zone Chair for Region 1, Zone 1 (our new zone), Edna Longwell from the Kingsport club explained redistricting and announced the next Zone meeting will be next Tuesday in Kingsport at 2539 East Stone Drive, 6pm $14 per person.

Lion Longwell also presented Lion Jerry Lonnon with the 35 year award, Lions Don Raines and Mark Fox with the 25 year award.  Congratulations!

District Governor Diane Wilkerson wanted to say a big “Thank You” to our club during her official visit as this year’s DG.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 PM.

Our next regular meeting will be Thursday September 20, 2012. 

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

Lion Secretary Paul Easlic

Thanks to Turtle Derby media sponsor, the Johnson City News & Neighbor.

Thanks to Turtle Derby media sponsor, Cumulus Media of the Tri-Cities, consisting of radio stations WQUT, WKOS, WJCW, WGOC and WXSM.

VDG and Johnson City Lion Ed Gibbons visited the Johnson County Lions Club on August 23.   In the picture, Lion Ed is on the right next to charter member and current club President Lewis Wills.  (The club was chartered in 1953.)  Also pictured are Lions Jim Vincill, Robert Wills, Bill Trathen, and Bill Adams.

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NEWS RELEASE: August 16th 2012

Re: JOHNSON CITY LIONS CLUB KICKS OFF 60th ANNUAL TURTLE DERBY

The Johnson City Lions Club will kick off its 60th Annual Turtle Derby and begin selling turtles this week. The Turtle Derby is the Johnson City Lions Club’s largest fundraiser. All funds raised go to Sight Conservation projects and other charitable programs of the Lions.

The Johnson City Lions Club will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its founding in 1947 this December. Through all these 65 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 entrusted to us during the past year.

During the 2011-2012 year, we had net income of $31,347 because of the hard work of our members. These funds came from:

•  The Turtle Derby ($18,790)
• Pecan Sales ($2831)
• Gum Ball Machines ($1,006)
• Trust Fund ($669)
• Memorials ($1645
• Sight Conservation contributions ($5010)
• Nuts & Bolts ($525), and
• Lions Field Signs ($1540).

Service project disbursements for the year include:

• Eyeglasses & Exams ($17,910)
• District 12N Charities ($1000)
• Vision Problem Diagnosis Camera ($5500)
• Mattress Giveaway (Tornado Disaster Relief) ($2673)
• District 12N White Cane Days (District charities) ($1000)
• Leader Dogs for the Blind ($500)
• Little League Team ($700)
• Christmas Benevolence ($250), and 
• Lions Club International Foundation ($1000)

The 60th Annual Turtle Derby will be run at Brooks Gym ETSU on October 19th at 7:00PM.  You can enter a Turtle in the race for a donation of $50.

Over 3,500 pairs of used eyeglasses were collected and shipped to Roanoke, Va., where they were cleaned, graded and packed for use by mission trips to poor countries around the world.

288 eye exams and pairs of eyeglasses were provided free of charge to needy individuals during this year.

The KidSight Program conducts regular vision problem screenings at area schools, daycare centers and other locations.

The Johnson City Lions Club will begin its Fall Membership Drive next month. If you would like to belong to a great organization and work with some of the finest peope in Johnson City give us a call at 423-929-7103.

Additional Information about the Johnson City Lions Club is located on our website at http://johnsoncity.tnlions.org/

or call Don Raines (Publicity Chairman) 423-791-9191 don@rainescompany.com

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IT’S TURTLE DERBY TIME IN TENNESSEE!!

King Lion John Merriss appointed Gayle Cox to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Substitute Chaplain VDG Ed Gibbons offered the blessing.

Lion Dr. George Winton won the drawing and not surprisingly donated the money to the Turtle Derby.

Tail Twister Ken Gough continues to do his obnoxious best and is extorting fines at a rate intended to meet the impossible budget imposed by a membership that clearly didn’t know what it was in for.

The Turtle Derby kicked off today with a presentation by King Turtle George Winton himself to the membership and reporters from WJHL and the Johnson City Press.  Many thanks to the media for their help in spreading the word.

The Derby will be run Friday, Oct. 19, and Turtle Sales Manager John Merriss reminds you to SELL TURTLES NOW.  The Derby is earlier this year than last, so it’s time to get busy.  Sales sheets will be distributed by email in a few days.  Lion Ken Gough has prepared spreadsheets with every turtle sold since 2006.  You are encouraged to call people who haven’t contributed recently and twist…. I mean, politely solicit their help for our charitable projects.  King Turtle has set an ambitious goal of 550 turtles, which means we all have to pull our weight and maybe a little extra.

Program Chairman Debbie Merritt introduced Shaun Barr of Evergreen of Johnson City, who made a presentation on planting advice for the fall season.  Shaun is their perennial specialist, so he knows what he’s talking about.  Several information sheets were handed out and are available at Evergreen if you missed the meeting.  He advises:

• Fall is the best time to plant most perennials, since they will spend the winter creating a good root system for the next growing season.
• A $10 plant needs a $100 hole – spend the time and effort to make sure the soil is right, make the hole plenty large, and use a root stimulating fertilizer.
• Fall is the time to divide most crowded, overgrown perennials and to top dress the ground with a protective layer of mulch.
• For fall color, good choices include asters, burning bush, mums, dahlias, Japanese maple, chokeberry, sedum, smoketree, Indian grass and ornamental cabbage.
• Fall is the time for vegetables including beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, lettuce, mustard, onions, spinach and turnips.  These plants like the cooler weather, and there are fewer problems with insect pests.

Many thanks to Shaun and Evergreen for a timely and informative presentation!

Remember – SELL TURTLES!

– Substitute Secretary Ken Gough

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Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, 8/9/2012
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 12:25 PM by King Lion John Merriss.
The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

President John Merriss-P
Immediate Past President Steve Campbell-
1st Vice-President Paul Easlic-P
2nd Vice-President Sterling Winn-P
3rd Vice-President George Winton-P
Secretary Paul Easlic-P
Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-
Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-P
Tail Twister Ken Gough-P
Lion Tamer CB Willis-

Directors:
2 Year Director Lynda Gochenouer-
(2nd Year of Two Year) John Vandreumel-
(2nd Year of Two Year) Debbie Merritt-
Special Two Year Director CB Willis-

Also in attendance were Lions Jerry Lonon, Sam Messimer

Minutes of Business Meeting:

1. The minutes from the Last board Meeting held on July 12, 2012 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s Reports:
2. Projects Treasurer’s report:
Income $ 586.90 Expenses $ 544.06 Loss $ 383.10 Total Liabilities and Equity $21,526.88

3. Administrative Treasurer:
June Income $706.43 Expenses: $ 544.06 Profit $ 162.40 Total Liabilities and Equity
$5,156.43
July Income $1074.35 Expenses $ $1383.80 Loss$309.45 Total Liabilities and Equity $4,846.98

4. As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution the secretary reported that the following active Lions 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 Membership Director Lion Steve Campbell reported that no members in arrears.

6. Committee Reports: No Reports.

Public Relations: No Report.

Eyeglasses Recycling: We have well over 2,400 pairs of glasses for the trip in early November. Should have between 2,600-2,800 total for the trip.

Membership and Retention: No Report.

Programs: No report.

Sight Conservation: No Report.

Budget and Finance: No Report.

Turtle Derby: Official kick off will be at next week’s meeting. Should have sales list soon.

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: 27 children were screened on August 8, 2012.

Little League: No Report.

Pecans: No Report.

LCIF: No Report.

7. Old Business: None

Submitted 8/9/2012

Lion Paul Easlic

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JOHNSON CITY LIONS CLUB

July 10, 2012

Johnson City Lions Club

Annual report

The Johnson City Lions Club will celebrate the 65^th anniversary of its founding in 1947 this December. Through all these 65 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 entrusted to us during the past year.

During the 2011-2012 year, we had net income of $31,347 because of the hard work of our members. These funds came from the Turtle Derby ($18,790), Pecan Sales ($2,831), Gum Ball Machines ($1,006), Trust Fund ($669), Memorials ($1,645), Sight Conservation contributions ($5,010), Nuts & Bolts ($525) Lions Field Signs ($1,540).

Service projects contributions for the year include Eyeglasses & Exams ($17,910), District 12N Charities ($1,000), Eyeglass Camera ($5,500), Mattress Give-way ($2,673), District 12N White Cane Days ($1,000), Leader Dog ($500), Little League Team ($700), Christmas Benevolence ($250), Lions Club International Foundation ($1,000).

The very exciting 60^th annual Turtle Derby, run in November is our biggest fundraiser in the community (net $14,571)).

Over 3,500 pairs of used eyeglasses were collected and shipped to Roanoke, Virginia where they were cleaned, graded and packed for use by mission trips going to Third World countries.

We contributed free eyeglasses and eye exams to 288 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 in the future. We also would welcome your membership in our great Club. Contact us at 929-7103.

 
 – 2^nd Vice District Governor and Project Treasurer Ed Gibbons

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Johnson City Lions Club Regular Noon Meeting Minutes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, 7/19/2012
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

 (14 members present – 0 guests)

The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM by King Lion John Merriss who called on Immediate Past President Steve Campbell to lead the pledge and Vice District Governor Ed Gibbons to ask the blessing.

Lion Tamer CB Willis announced that Lion Dr. Gayle Cox had won the drawing with proceeds going to the scholarship fund.

Lion Ken Gough encouraged everyone to donate to the American Diabetes Association.

Lion Ken Gough announced that interactive calendar on the website is working.  Any events that need to be added forward them to him.

King Lion John Merriss announced the club had received $150.00 for all the hard work at The Blue Plum Festival.  Thanks to all.

Lion Tamer CB Willis announced the next Kids Sight event will be held at HospiTots on July 25.  We have 70 children to screen, please plan to attend.  On August 8^th the screenings will be held at Princeton Prep, again plan to attend.

King Lion John Merriss announced that a membership meeting will take place.  Everyone needs to take a “lead” form and sign up perspective members.

Immediate Past President Steve Campbell is looking for members to serve on the Membership Committee.

Past District Governor Dennis Powell was inducted into the Lion’s Hall of Fame.  Congratulations Dennis!

Vice District Governor Ed Gibbons announced that a new ETSU student will join our club in August or September.

King Lion John Merriss announced that the club will be conducting vision screenings at the Farmers Market Saturday July 21 from 6:30-11.  Come out and join us.

Kathy Hall Chairperson for the Johnson City School Board made a presentation on the ¼ cent sales tax referendum on the August 2^nd ballot.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:04PM.

Our next regular meeting will be Thursday August 2, 2012. 

All Lions are invited to the next Board Meeting on Thursday August 9, 2012.

Lion Secretary Paul Easlic

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Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, 7/12/2012
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 12:25 PM by King Lion John Merriss.

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-P
2^nd Vice-President Sterling Winn-P
3^rd Vice-President George Winton-P
Secretary Paul Easlic-P
Projects Treasurer Ed Gibbons-
Administrative Treasurer Debbie Shipley-
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-
Special Two Year Director CB Willis-
 
No other Lions were in attendance.
 
Minutes of Business Meeting:
 
Treasures’ Reports:
2. Projects Treasurer:
Income $1,239.97 Expenses $810.00 Profit $429.97 Total Liabilities and Equity $21,909.98
 
3. Administrative Treasurer: No report.
 
4.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution the secretary reported that the following active Lions have missed the past four consecutive meetings or more without makeup: No report was made.

5.  As required in Article VI in the Club’s constitution the secretary reported the following  Lions who are arrears in dues: No report was made.

6. Committee Reports:
 
Public Relations: No Report.
 
Eyeglasses Recycling: Lion Ken Gough will receive approximately 3,000-4,000 pair of eyeglasses to take to Roanoak in the fall.
 
Membership and Retention: No Report.
 
Programs:  No Report.
 
Sight Conservation: No Report.
 
Budget and Finance: No Report.
 
Turtle Derby: SELL TURTLES!!!
 
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: Next screening will be on July 25, 21012, if you can volunteer contact Lion CB Willis.
 
Little League: No Report.
 
Pecans: No Report.
 
LCIF: No Report.
 
7. Old Business: None
 
8. New Business:
 
Lion Ken Gough has made changes to the website with an interactive calendar.  Please send him upcoming events so he can add them to the calendar.
 
Lion Ken Gough announced that the American Diabetes Association has fallen short of their fundraising goals.  He will email club members for private donations.
 
Lion George Winton announced that the Recording Services for the Blind’s Quilt Raffle are in need of quilts. If you can help contact Bob Clayton, King Lion Merriss has his email.
 
King Lion Merriss read a letter prepared by Vice District Governor Ed Gibbons for press release about our club.
 
King Lion John Merriss made a presentation on a membership luncheon.
 
Lion Lynda Gochenouer reported LVBI has no current projects.
 
Meeting was adjourned at 1:00.
 
Respectfully submitted July 12, 2012.
 
Lion Paul Easlic

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