Johnson City Lions Club

Johnson City Lion’s Club- Board Meeting Minutes- September 14, 2017- J.C. Country Club

The J.C. Lion’s Club regular September board meeting was held on the above date at the regular location.

President Gayle Cox called the meeting to order.

The reading of the minutes of the last board meeting was dispensed as they had already been distributed

to the membership via email and there were no corrections to be made.

The treasurer’s report was presented by Debbie Shipley. She reported a checkbook balance of 19,022.16 and a savings balance of 2533.28 for a total of 21,555.28.  A more detailed report is available upon request.

the projects fund report was presented by Ed Gibbons. He reported 1080.79 in expenses and this included 8 eye exams and eyeglasses.  236.95 was collected.  A more detailed report is available upon request.

Steve Campbell made a motion to accept the report and Don Raines provided a second to the motion. All approved.

Old Business:

RAM will be November 3-5 at the Fairgrounds in Gray. Sign up online as they really need our help.

We are reminded to bring items for the District Centennial Scrapbook project. We have until January to make our submission.

The 250.00 scholarship that was approved last month did not materialize. At the last minute the student did not need the funds.  The money was designated to the Erwin Eye Care fund.

New Business:

The TN Lion’s Charities sent information regarding the Lindsey Jennings Fellow (award). This award has a $1000.00 donation requirement.

LCIF is requesting a donation to hurricane relief.  Ed made the motion that we give 250 to Houston and 250 to Florida.  Steve Campbell provided the second to the motion.  All approved except Jerry Lonon who voted no because we did not help the Virgin Islands.  Even at board meetings Lions have fun.

Our two big fund raisers are upon us. Turtle Derby sales are underway for the October 19th Turtle Derby.  Pecan sales will begin soon after the pecans arrive.  They will be ordered October 1st.  Ed made a motion to pay in advance for the pecans and Debbie Shipley provided a second to the motion.  All were in favor.

Gayle Cox is looking for a program chair for November.

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully,

Tim Tapp – Secretary

Lion’s Club

1^st September Meeting- Sept. 7, 2017

Johnson City Country Club

The J.C. Lion’s Club met for its regular September meeting on September 7, 2017 at 12 noon.  Those in attendance were Lions:  King Lion Gayle Cox, Tim Tapp, Billy Pike, Brian Powell, Don Raines, Steve Campbell, Jerry Lonon, George Winton, Ed Gibbons, Dennis Powell, Mark Fox, and guests David Horton and Jack Simpson.

The Tail Twister collected .92 and the Lion Tamer collected 12.00. Steve Campbell won the drawing and asked for the money to be donated to the Turtle Derby.

The meeting was called to order by President Gayle Cox.

Lion Jerry Lonon led in the pledge and Lion Brian Powell led in prayer.

Announcements:

• The Sevier County Lions Club sent a thank you note for the banner that we donated to their club.
• Gayle Cox announced the Scrapbook project in the district and gave instruction on things that could be contributed.
• George Winton encouraged Turtle sales for the Turtle Derby.
• The USA/Canada Forum will take place during the week of September 21 so we will not have a meeting here.
• Program Chair Mark Fox introduced Jack Simpson from Milligan College.

Program:

Jack Simpson has been VP for Institutional Advancement at Milligan College for 18 years. Mr. Simpson gave a brief history of Milligan as well as some of the many accolades that Milligan has been awarded over the past several years.  He presented us with a thank you note from Milligan Student Brian Sehrer for the recent scholarship that we provided.  Mr. Simpson encouraged us to remember Milligan to prospects, support them financially, and to pray for them.

President Cox presented a Lion’s Club 100^th anniversary mug to Mr. Simpson as a gift of appreciation for his presentation.

With no further business to come before the club the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Tapp – Secretary

Johnson City Lion’s Club

2^nd Regular August Meeting

August 17, 2017   Johnson City Country Club

The Lions of Johnson City met for our regular meeting on the above date at the country club. Those present were Lions: Sam Messimer, George Winton, Ken Gough, Brian Powell, Tim Tapp, King Lion Gayle Cox, Jerry Lonon, Mike Errico, Ed Gibbons, C.B. Willis, Don Raines, Billy Pike, Steve Campbell and guests: Mayor David Tomita and Jeff Derby of the News And Neighbor.

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Gayle Cox. Ken Gough was filling in for the Tail Twister and collected 3.87 in fines.  Mike Errico was fulfilling his duties as Lion Tamer and collected 2.65 in fines.  The drawing was won by Sam Messimer who dedicated the money to Turtle Derby.

Sam Messimer led the pledge to the flag and Tim Tapp prayed to open the meeting.

Announcements: Ed Gibbons had several announcements to make including the schedule for Eye Screenings in the school system (attached).  He also noted that RAM would be in Gray in November and asked for volunteers for the event.

PDG Paulette Bailey has sent a request for scrapbook items recording history of the Lion’s club and individual members.

Gayle Cox noted that he did a “walk thru” of the Park and noted that it looked really good. He encouraged all of us to check it out.

George Winton announced the date for the Turtle Derby as October 19^th and said that all sales sheets should have been sent out by the sales manager Frank Ray.  He thanked Jeff Derby for his presence today to report on the Turtle Derby Kickoff.

Don Raines introduced Mayor David Tomita who gave a great deal of information regarding things going on in Johnson City. He discussed the city budget, future projects, and answered questions.   He did mention that since Lion Clem Wilkes made a disparaging remark about him in an email to other Lions that he will make it a point to “kill” the Knob Creek Overpass Project of which Clem is so enthusiastic.  Clem honored the mayor by his absence at this meeting.  He will surely make up the missed meeting when he feels we have a better speaker.  Thankfully, the mayor has a great sense of humor and the Lions had a good time with all of this rhetoric.

Note: Lions Serve but they also have fun meetings!

With no further business to come before the club, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Tapp – Secretary

Lion’s Club Board Meeting

August 10, 2017

1. C. Country Club

The J.C. Lion’s Club held its monthly board meeting on August 10, 2017 at the J.C. Country Club. Those in attendance were PP Steve Campbell, PDG Ed Gibbons, Jerry Lonon, Brian Powell, Tim Tapp and George Winton.  Tim Tapp was substituting for President Gayle Cox who had another engagement.

The meeting was called to order and the following announcements were made:

• A $100 donation was received from Janice McClanahan in memory of Ralph Jones.
• October 19^th is the Turtle Derby and August 17^th is the sales kickoff.
• August 17 regular meeting will have David Tomita and the local media for the Turtle Derby Promotion.

The minutes had previously been submitted electronically and a motion was made by Ed Gibbons to approve the minutes with a second by Don Raines. All were in favor.

Ed Gibbons presented the Treasurers report and noted expenses for 22 eye exams and glasses for a total of $1,265.00. We had an income of 537.90 and are left with a balance of 2,538.28 in savings and 22, 186.23 in checking.  Steve Campbell offered a second to this motion and all were in favor to approve the treasurers report.

Old Business: 70^th Anniversary celebration is coming this Fall.  At this time a date has not been chosen but it is tentatively set for November.

Gayle Cox is looking into placing a memorial in Lion’s Park in honor of Ralph Jones years of service to the community.

New Business: Ed Gibbons noted that we have received approval to transfer the accumulated funds from sight first donations to Melvin Jones Fellowship credit.  The total on this transfer is $2,483.31.

Ed has also been contacted by a special education teacher in Illinois asking for assistance for a Johnson City resident who will be attending the School for the Blind. These funds will be used for school supplies.  It was recommended that we provide $250.00 toward these supplies.   The funds will come from the Leader Dog budget.  George Winton provided a second to that motion.  All were in favor.

Remote Area Medical will be at the Appalachian Fairgrounds November 3-5 and they need volunteers. We can register at http://volunteer.ramusa.org

Ed also noted the eye screenings for the Johnson City schools and that he needs assistance with these.

A brief discussion was held regarding working with the city in getting cameras installed at the park. There has been some news of recent assaults in the park and it is believed that cameras would deter this.  No decision was made.

With no further business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

Tim Tapp – Secretary

Johnson City Lion’s Club

July 20, 2017

The J.C. Lion’s Club met for the second July meeting on July 20th at the J.C. Country Club.  Those in attendance were:  Lion Don Raines, Lion Tim Tapp, Lion Ken Gough, Lion Brian Powell, PDG Ed Gibbons, King Lion Gayle Cox, Lion Sterling Winn, Lion Frank Ray, Lion Mike Errico, Lion Jerry Lonon, Lion George Winton, Lion Clem Wilkes, Lion Mark Fox and Lion Dennis Powell. Guests: John Grindstaff and Lion Harry Ennis.

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Gayle Cox.  Lion Sterling Winn led the pledge to the flag. Lion Tim Tapp led in prayer.

Announcements:

The tentative date for the Turtle Derby is October 19th.

Last Month: 16 eye exams and glasses – total 1320.00

We received a thank you card from Lois Jones for wreath.

The club received recognition from LCI for growing the club/member retention and PDG Ed Gibbons received a Centennial Award for organizing a new club.

King Lion presented Secretary Tapp with an award for 2nd Place “Club of the Year” in the district.

During this portion of the meeting Lion Mark Fox received a phone call from PP Steve Campbell and was fined $5.00. It will be determined later if PP Campbell will be fined since he knowingly called a faithful (perfect attendance) member during meeting time.  PP Campbell should have known that Lion Fox would have been seriously engaged in club business at the time of the call.  This episode provided many laughs and reminded us again how fun it is to be a Lion.

We will kick off the Turtle Derby Sales at the August meeting. Our new sales leader for Turtle Derby is Lion Frank Ray.

The Eye Screening at the Farmer’s Market has been cancelled.

The Honorable Lion Clem Wilkes announced that today was his 43rd wedding anniversary.

Program Chair Ken Gough introduced John Grindstaff from J.C. Parks and Rec who discussed the cherry trees in Lion’s Park. The Parks and Rec dept. is in conversation with Hugh Conlin about possible grafting of the trees.  The desire is to salvage the trees that can be saved and to plant new ones or to graft.  There is no definite answer at this time but the club was assured that all possible solutions are under consideration and they are seeking wise counsel.

Lion Harry Ennis, District Chair for Eyeglass Recycling provided a very informative overview of eyeglass recycling.

With no further business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Tapp – Secretary

J.C. Lions 1^st June  Meeting

Thursday June 1, 2017

Johnson City Country Club

Lions Present: Steve Campbell, Gayle Cox, Ed Gibbons, Ken Gough, Mike Errico, Frank Ray, Brian Powell, Dennis Powell, Don Raines, Jerry Lonon, Tim Tapp

Call to Order by Lion King – Gayle Cox

Lion Don Raines was called upon to lead the pledge and Lion Tim Tapp was called upon to lead in prayer.

Tail Twister Frank Ray collected 4.87 and Lion Tamer Mike Errico collected 1.10. Jerry Lonon won the drawing and requested that the money be donated to the Milligan College Scholarship Fund.

President Gayle Cox read a thank you card from scholarship recipient Kali Hagood from Volunteer High School.

Lion Ken Gough gave a report on the cherry trees in Lion’s Park. Lion Ken has spoken extensively with the Parks and Rec dept. and the idea under consideration is to attempt to save the good trees and eradicate the dead or diseased trees.   It is possible to take cuttings from the older trees and graft them into new stock so that we will have part of the original trees.  The Parks and Rec Director James Ellis will be at our July meeting to discuss this.  Dennis Powell noted that new trees would cost around 1200.00

Lion Frank Ray is this month’s program chair and he introduced Bob Hall from Family Promise as today’s speaker.  Family Promise has been in existence for 17 years and attempts to keep homeless families together.  There are a variety of services that Family Promise offers.  The guests go through an interview process and have extensive case management once they are in the program.  Area churches provide housing in their buildings during the evenings and the Family Promise Day Center works with them on job skills, personal life skills, counseling, etc. if they are not working.  They also teach courses on budgeting and assist with personal budgeting.  All that they do is an attempt to get them into housing and to keep them from being homeless again.  They have a follow up program as well.

Several lions had questions after the presentation.

President Cox thanked Mr. Hall for coming and told him that he would be presented a mug after next week’s meeting.

With no further business or news to come before the club the meeting was adjourned.4

Respectfully Submitted

Tim Tapp – Secretary

J.C. Lions Club Board Meeting

Thursday April 13, 2016 – Johnson City Country Club

Lions Present: Steve Campbell, Ed Gibbons, Ken Gough, Brian Powell, Dennis Powell, Tom Terry, Don Raines, George Winton, Tim Tapp, Jerry Lonon.

The meeting was called to order by President Steve Campbell.

Ken Gough made the motion to accept the minutes of the February meeting (emailed to each member in March – no march meeting) and Ed Gibbons provided a second to the motion. All were in favor and the minutes were approved as presented.

Ed Gibbons gave the Projects Fund report. Our income was 895.40 and our expenses were 3,831.61 for a total of -2,936.21.  We have a total of 27,647.98 in the checking account (projects) and 2,532.78 in savings.  In two months we have provided 51 eye exams/glasses.  Jerry Lonon made a motion to accept the treasurers report as presented and Ken Gough provided a second to the motion.  The motion passed.

Administrative Funds report was not available at this time.

There are no delinquent members at this time but we do have those who do not or are unable to attend but are still current in their dues and correspondence. Linda Gochenhour is an affiliate member who has not attended in at least two years.

A discussion was held on the cherry trees at the country club. After a time of discussion it was decided that we table the discussion until a later date.

Secretary Tapp mentioned that the Pavilion project counted as a Centennial Service Project and as an environmental project. The only project remaining to complete our Centennial Service Challenge is a youth oriented project. Don Raines made the motion that we look into whether or not a scholarship would be counted as a Centennial Service Project.  Dennis Powell provided a second.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

Ken Gough made the motion that the scholarship go to the next school in the rotation with a second by Dennis Powell. All were in favor.

Ken Gough reported a good trip to Roanoke for eyeglass recycling. Knoxville had an estimated 20,000 pair of eyeglasses and Ken took around 4300 from our area (2600 JC, 750 Eliz., 1000 Greeneville)

Some discussion was held on the Smoky Mountain Vision Van and our attempts to get the van into our area. After much discussion, Jerry Lonon made the motion to continue doing exams and eyeglasses the way we are doing at present without assistance from the vision van.  Dennis Powell provided a second to the motion.  9 were in favor with 1 opposed.

Ed Gibbons challenged each person on the board to try and bring in at least one new member this calendar year.  We could also benefit from more of our members making effort to make meetings and service projects.

Ed Gibbons announced Convention May 5 and 6. Don Raines made the motion to give a banner to the new club in Sevierville.  Ken Gough made a second to the motion.  All were in favor.

With no other business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Tapp – secretary

Johnson City Lion’s Club – 3/2/17

The JC Lion’s Club met for its regular meeting at the JC Country Club on 3/2/17.  Those present were Lion President Steve Campbell, Past President Lion Ken Gough, Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Brian Powell, Lion Gayle Cox, Lion George Winton, Lion Jerry Lonon and Lion Billy Pike, and 2 guest speakers.

The meeting was called to order by Lion President Steve Campbell with Lion Jerry Lonon leading the pledge and Lion Brian Powell leading in prayer.  Lion Tamer Brian Powell collected $1.50 fines.  Lion Jerry Lonon won the drawing..  Lion Tail Twister was absent; but Lion George Winton served as acting Lion Tail Twister and collected $1.80 in fines.

Lion President Steve Campbell asked if there were any announcements:

1. Lion Ken Gouge reminded the club that the Pavilion Dedication is scheduled for March 16^th following our regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. We need to have a good turnout.
2. Lion Ken Gouge announced that the pruning of the cherry trees has been put on the schedule and Park dept. has said it will be done by pavilion dedication day.
3. Lion President Steve Campbell announced that neither he nor Lion Gayle Cox will be able to attend next week’s regularly scheduled board meeting.  Therefore, a motion was made by Lion Ken to cancel the meeting, Lion Gayle seconded the motion, and the motion was carried.  NO BOARD MEETING IN MARCH!
4. Lion Ken announced that Saturday, April 18^th we’re looking to take a trip to Roanoke for scheduled work day.  If have used glassed to donate, please bring in by next meeting.
5. Lion Ed Gibbons announced that the state convention is scheduled for May 5-6 in Sevierville; and that our district is in charge of event.   He also announced that national convention is June 28^th-July 2 in Chicago.

Following announcements, Lion President Steve Campbell introduced the day’s speaker: Andy Holt and Whitney Larkin from Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) Volunteers Office.  Andy showed us a brief video that explains “the what” behind the volunteers organization; and then he talked a little about “the why” people are need and like to volunteer.  He cited that young people generally like to volunteer because (1) Training for med school, (2) See if medical field is what they really want to do, (3) They care and want to make a difference.  And then Andy cited that senior citizens generally like to volunteer because (1) Socialization opportunity, (2) It’s a tremendous blessing, (3) To feel young—it’s truly like a fountain of youth.  In fact, studies have showed that people who volunteer are physically and mentally healthier.  Finally, Andy stated how the volunteering is a win-win for everyone involved.

With no further business to come before the club, the meeting was adjourned by Lion President Steve Campbell.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lion Brian Powell (Lion Secretary Tim Tapp had a work-related conflict and unable to attend meeting)

Johnson City Lion’s Club

February Board Meeting/ 2-9-17

Present: Steve Campbell, Brian Powell, Dennis Powell, Ed Gibbons, George Winton, Jerry Lonon, Don Raines, Gayle Cox, Ken Gough, Tim Tapp.

Business: President Steve Campbell called the meeting to order.  Ed Gibbons was called upon to bring the financial report.  Since we did not have a January board meeting, PDG Gibbons gave the financials status from 12/8/16-2/9/17.  Total Income for that time period was $7,274.11 and expenditures were $4,563.90.  34 pair of eyeglasses were purchased in that time frame.  Total cash in all accounts was $31,751.01.  Expenses were 36,723.84.  Gayle Cox made motion to accept this report and Ken Gough seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

Dennis Powell will be in charge of programs for February, Ken Gough in March and Don Raines in April.

Ken Gough reported that the picnic pavilion is finished and arrangements have been made for dedication ceremony on March 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Ken made the motion to have the ceremony with a second by Ed Gibbons.  All were in favor

Dennis Powell was presented with the Centennial Membership Award by Lions International.

Ed. Gibbons made the announcement that there was money still available from Sight First funds and that LCI is allowing that money to come back to the club. AS members are located they are being asked if the money they donated can indeed be brought back to the club.  Several have been contacted and indicated that they were in favor.  Dennis Powell made the motion that these funds be placed back into club funds and that the money be used to apply for Melvin Jones Fellows.  Gayle Cox made a second to the motion.  All were in favor.

D.J. Naron has resigned due to the failing health of her parents. Ken Gough made a motion to accept her resignation with a second by George Winton and all were in favor.  Larry McDaniel has also resigned.  Ken Gough made the motion to accept his resignation with a second by George Winton.  All were in favor.

Tim Tapp presented the Membership Report and discussed the possibility of a “youth project”.

Some discussion came about in regard to pruning the cherry trees. Ken Gough believes that we need to talk to Parks and Rec but others stated that we have tried that approach before to no avail.  The motion was made that Ken speak to the Parks and Rec leadership first and if unsuccessful we would seek bids to have them pruned.  Ed Gibbons made the motion with a second by Gayle Cox.  All were in favor.

Brian Powell noted that the membership tags need to be updated and that he is looking into purchasing new ones. Ken Gough made the motion to allocate up to $150.00 for the project and George Winton provided a second to the motion.  The motion passed.   Ed Gibbons added that we need a new stand for our banner and he will check on prices in the near future.

With no further business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Tapp- Secretary

Johnson City Lion’s Club

1^st February Meeting (2-2-17)

Johnson City Country Club

The Johnson City Lion’s club regular meeting for February was held on 2/2/17 at the Johnson City Country Club. Those in attendance were Lions: Jerry Lonon, Don Raines, Sterling Winn, Ken Gough, George Winton, Brian Powell, Steve Campbell, Dennis Powell, Tim Tapp, Tom Terry, Ed Gibbons, Frank Ray and Mike Errico.

The Lion Tamer collected 2.50 and the Tail Twister collected 4.50 before the meeting began. Lion Mike Errico won the drawing and requested that the winnings go to Sight Conservation.

President Steve Campbell called the meeting to order and asked Lion George Winton to lead the pledge and Lion Brian Powell to lead the prayer.

Since we did not have a speaker on this date, President Campbell took the opportunity to talk about the projects with which we are involved. He felt that the newer members of the club would especially benefit from this.

Dennis Powell discussed White Cane Days/LCIF support. Our club gives 1000.00 each year to District 12N.  This money goes to TN School for the Blind, TN School for the Deaf, Volunteer Blind Industries and Leader Dogs.

Various requests come in for sight conservation projects.

A 1000.00 donation gives our club the opportunity to nominate a Melvin Jones Fellow.

Our club has more Melvin Jones Fellows than any club in the state.

Ken Gough talked about Eyeglass Recycling. Used eyeglasses are collected from area businesses and individuals and they go to a recycling center.  The closest one is in Roanoke Va.  The glasses are sorted/recycled and sent around the world for use in Medical missions.  We take 4-5,000 pair of glasses to Roanoke twice each year.  There are 2000 ready to go for the Spring trip.

• Ed Gibbons told us about Sight And Hearing Conservation and noted that we receive 4-5 calls each day for applications for eye exams and glasses. There is currently a waiting list that goes through April.  We purchase 5 pair each week and 300 per year.  Most candidates for the assistance are disabled or on Social Security.
• George Winton mentioned our Christmas benevolence and the fact that we give 250.00 each year to a charity. For the past several years it has gone to God’s Corner – a reputable charity in our city.
• Don Raines reported on Volunteer blind Industries. It was started by this club in the 1950’s.  100 blind people are employed in Morristown and several others in Watauga.  All of the Marine Corps Helmet covers are made by them as well as other military supplies.  They also produce mattresses.  They did 12 million in business last year.
•  Other projects mentioned were our eye screening in Daycares and Kindergartens and Lion’s Park.  Tom Terry gave an overview of the eye screening and Ken Gough talked about the Park and our work on the pavilion. Revenue each year is generated by the Turtle Derby, Nuts and bolts, gum machines, pecans and memorials.  Of special note was the Dinkel Trust Fund.
• With no further business to come before the board, our meeting was adjourned.

The board meeting will be 2-9-17 and the next regular meeting will be 2-16-17

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Tapp – Secretary

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As it’s contribution to The City of Johnson City’s Centennial Celebration  the Johnson City Lions Club added a beautiful picnic pavilion to Lions Park

As part of Lion’s International Week to Fight Worldwide Hunger, January 9-12, the Johnson City Lion’s Club partnered with One Acre Café in Johnson City.  The club volunteered at the Café on January 12, 2017 and served as hosts/hostesses, waiters, servers, and “busboys”.  The One Acre’ Café operates under the philosophy that everyone eats regardless of their ability to pay.  Through their Pay It Forward program, patrons can insure that another guest will be able to eat in the future.

The members of the club who participated in this volunteer service opportunity were: Steve Campbell, Becky Campbell, Theresa Gibbons, Ed Gibbons, Ken Gough, Brian Powell, Don Raines, Frank Ray, Tim Tapp, and George Winton.  Trevor Passafume from the ETSU Lion’s Club joined the Johnson City Club to help with this project.

This project, and several others throughout the year, are part of a series of Centennial Service Projects that Lion’s International is undertaking.  It is estimated that service projects in the last year have impacted 100 million people throughout the world.

Hello Everyone,

In the minutes that I just sent out I forgot to include the name of the project for January.  Lion’s International has announced that January 9-15 is the Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger.  We are going to do a service project on January 12^th and we need optimal participation.  It may be that we want to discuss getting the ETSU club or the Elizabethton Club in on this.  If not, I will probably have to secure a few more. 

The project will be serving at the One Acre Café on Walnut Street.  We will need to be there at 10 a.m. for initial training and then, depending on what shift you would like to work, we will go or stay.  The shifts are from 10:00 a.m until 11:00 (set up), 11:00-1:00, and 1:00-2:30.  The place really starts getting busy around 11:50.   Please let me know if you will go ahead and put this on your calendar so that we can have a good idea of a number.  If Johnson City schools are out for bad weather on that day, then the café is closed. 

This will be a big help to the café and to people in the community who are hungry.  We are planning on making a donation to their Pay It Forward lunch program that enables people without money to eat.  Those who eat and can’t afford it are expected to volunteer in some way.  I will have more information at the December 15^th meeting.

This will also be a great publicity event for Lion’s International and the J.C. Lion’s Club.  I would say that we should have some membership forms on hand for that day.

Have a great weekend.

Tim Tapp

Johnson City Lion’s Club

11/18/2016

Johnson City Country Club

The J.C. Lions met for the 2^nd regular meeting of November at the J.C. Country Club.  Those present were Lions: Brian Powell, Dennis Powell, Ed Gibbons and his guest Mike Errico , Steve Campbell, Ken Gough, Gayle Cox, Don Raines, Tim Tapp and his guest Greyson Janeway, Billy Pike, Jerry Lonon, George Winton,  and Clem Wilkes.  Also present was the guest speaker for the day, Chaplain Eileen Zoellner of the Johnson City Police Dept.

The Lion Tamer collected 1.70 and the Tail Twister collected 3.88. Lion Gayle Cox won the drawing.

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Steve Campbell with the pledge being led by Lion Clem Wilkes and the prayer being led by Lion Brian Powell.

Brian Powell, Ed Gibbons and Tim Tapp introduced their guests (see above in attendance).

PDG Ed Gibbons announced that an Eye Screening at Boone Trail was successful with around 40 children screened and announced future dates. November 30^th, and January 24^th are dates for future screenings and help is needed.  We can contact PDG Gibbons if we want to help with this project.

On January 12^th our club will be doing a community project in the spirit of the 100^th anniversary of Lion’s International.  Lion’s International has deemed the week of January 9-15 as                                                      and has encouraged all clubs to do something to help with hunger during that week.  We will be waiting tables, serving as hosts, and other duties at One Acre Café on the 12^th.  We will also be making a donation to their Pay It Forward campaign.  We will all need to go through training at 10 a.m. that day but can choose from two shifts.  11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 1:00-2:30.

We are also encouraged to invite friends and family to eat there on that day.  More details will be provided in December.

Lion Brian Powell introduced Chaplain Eileen Zoellner who talked to us about the “Adopt A Cop” program in Johnson City and around the country. She stated that she was overwhelmed with the positive response from this project.  She had hoped for 150 or so participants but stated that over 1400 have signed up.  The program enlists prayer partners for police as well as giving the public the opportunity to give gifts and thank you notes to the “adopted” officer.  There are also events planned where the police and the community can get together for picnics, outings, etc.  The prayer partner does not know who their officer is unless the officer chooses for that to be disclosed.  Several questions were asked about the community, community policing, and the success of this program.

King Lion Steve Campbell thanked her for sharing with us and presented her with a classic Lion’s coffee mug in appreciation.

With no further business to come before the club the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully,

Tim Tapp

Johnson City Lion’s Club

Board meeting October 13, 2016

J.C. Country Club

Called to Order by King Lion Steve Campbell

Present: Lions Jerry Lonon, Brian Powell, C.B. Willis, Steve Campbell, Ed Gibbons, Don Raines, George Winton, Ken Gough, Tim Tapp

Business: PDG Ed Gibbons made the motion to purchase hearing aid molds in the amount of 240.00.  This would be for two eight -year old boys.  Jerry Lonon made a second and the motion carried.

PDG Gibbons brought a financial report showing an income of 7,062.96 with 5,000 transferred for the Lion’s Park Pavilion project. Total expenses were 17,412.76 leaving a balance of -10,349.80.  The club has 12,059.86 in total assets.  Ken Gough made a motion to accept the report with a second by George Winton.  The motion carried.

George Winton announced that the Turtles are ready to go but we are going to need help. We have 119 turtles and we can sell more right up until the day of the race.

Ken Gough stated that he appreciated all of the eyeglass recycling help.

PDG Gibbons announced that pecans would be delivered November 1.

Brian Powell and C.B.. Willis will be handing out tickets for Turtle Derby at local schools tomorrow.

Don Raines announced the advertising campaign for the Turtle Derby and stated that it has gone well including a television interview.

King Lion Steve Campbell reiterated the need to sell turtles and stressed the need for at least 320 turtle sales.   With no further business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Tapp