Untwisted Tale Newsletter

Letter from DG David Butler
Club Spotlight- Humboldt
Recent Events
Message from IPDG David Caldwell
Attached:
District Lion of the Year Form
District Lion of the Decade Form
LLR Registration Form
Mid-South Leaders Weekend Form
Mid-South Golf Tourn. Brochure
January 16- 18: LLR Manchester
February 27 -28: Spring Convention
February 28: Lion of the Year/Decade
Forms Due
March 13-14: Mid-South Meeting at
Hamilton Eye Institute
April 10-11: Mid-South Lions Leaders
Weekend
June 5: Mid-South Golf Tournament at
Cherokee Valley Golf Course in Olive
Branch, MS
June 6: Mid-South Meeting at Hamilton
Eye Institute
Seasons Greetings,
Lions of 12L, I pray you had a wonderful Christmas with family and
friends. I have enjoyed the opportunities of participating in several
Christmas Parades in and around this immediate area.
Once again the Tennessee School For the Blind Annual Christmas
Program was as usual, an emotional experience for the leos, lions and
especially those that were attending for the first time. Past District
Governor Ralph Brewer was definitely in rare form with introductions.
Lions we are in crunch time to boost our numbers in this quarter. Our
numbers are lacking greatly and we have several clubs in continuous
financial dismay. We must all remember why we joined our local lions
club and how we have helped in our communities and around the
world.
Humboldt Lions just celebrated their 75th Year as a lions club. A very
passionate Past District Governor and Humboldt Lion, with 50+ years
of perfect attendance, Dave Martin said, “Don’t give up, we are all
needed in the community to help those less fortunate.” That is why we
do what we do!
Don’t forget about the Lions Learning Retreat that is right around the
corner in January. There will be many seminars to interest all
attendees.
We are now readying ourselves for our annual District Conventions
across our great State of Tennessee, 12L Spring Convention will be
held at the Double Tree Hotel, Jackson Tennessee on February 27th and
28th. Make your plans to attend an exciting convention, with dinner
and entertainment on Friday evening. Saturday will kick off with a
breakfast and several informative speakers that are passionate about
lionism. The keynote speaker will be International Director, Don
Shove from Washington State.
I am honored to serve as your district governor! If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me via email at [email protected]
or my cell at 731-694-1695.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Passion to Serve
District Governor 12L Tennessee, USA
David Butler
David Butler
Front: Curtis Dennison, Don Graves, PDG Bill Boughton, PDG Ray Murphey, Jim Rogier
Back: Murray Pearson, Jack Robinson, Allen Barker, Tim Adams, Lisa Barker, Bob Pruett,
Terry Rogier, Kenny Perry, Thomas Raines
President Lisa Barker welcomes everyone to
the Humboldt Lions Club’s 75th Anniversary
Celebration held December 13, 2014 at
Humboldt Medical Center in Humboldt, TN.
PDG Bill Boughton inducts two new members into the
Humboldt Lions Club during the 75th Anniversary
Celebration. New members are Sandra Pruett, wife of
1st VDG Bob Pruett and Will Rojas, husband of
Humboldt President Lisa Barker.
PDG Dave Martin tells guests of his experience with Lions Club and urges
Lions not to give up because we are all needed in our communities.
PDG Wendy Cain from 12N was
the guest speaker at the Humboldt
Lions 75th Anniversary
Celebration. She had some
inspirational comments which
included the following about our
lives. She said we are To Live, To
Love, To Learn, and to Leave a
Legacy. She told us our club is
leaving a legacy because of our
commitment to Lionism. She closed
by wishing us a Happy Birthday.
Thank you to all of the Lions who celebrated our 75th with us!!
PDG 12-N Wendy Cain, Knoxville
12-L District Governor David Butler
12-I DG Ron Anderson & Celia
PDG Bennie Scott, Lexington
Club President Bobby Manners, Lexington
Club President Paul Lynn & Grace, Scotts Hill
Club President Rex Buford and Wanda, Medina
Club President Charles Adams, Old Hickory
Club Secretary John Boswell and Shelia, Medina
Ann Hardin, Trimble
Ms. Patty Fisher, Scotts Hill
Clayton White, Medina
Humboldt Lions partnered with the City to provide sod and flowers
to help revitalize Rose Hill Cemetery.
Humboldt Lions
Club provided
125+ food baskets
to those in need.
Humboldt Lions provided eye
screenings and candy bags at Walgreen’s
Trunk or Treat.
Humboldt Lions Club supports
their local Boys and Girls Club.
Humboldt Lions Club donated
$1000 to provide clothes to
students in need.
More Eye Screenings!!
Bruceton Lions Club provided 60
food baskets for community
members in need.
The Forked Deer Leos are undoubtedly one
of the most active Leo Clubs in the District.
They helped the Medina Lions Club with
their Haunted Farm and provided
Christmas to those in need!
The Troy Lion's Club participated in the
Troy Christmas parade on Saturday,
December 13th and won 3rd place for
their "float". Those who rode the float
were, from the left, Lion Barry Puckett,
King Lion Judd Mowery, Lion Jerry
Criswell and his grandson. In the top photo
is Lion Pam Puckett. Lion Nancy Cammuse
and her grandson also rode and Harry
Johnson graciously pulled the float with
his truck.
McKenzie
Christmas Parade
GREENFIELD LIONS
Spaghetti Dinner and
Eye Screening
Newbern Christmas Parade
Jackson Old Hickory Lion Michael Smith and DG David Butler, Trimble Lions Club
LCIF Report
We are 56% of our way to our District Goal of $5500 for donations to LCIF.
Please recognize your worthy members with a Melvin Jones Donation to LCIF
now.
Membership Report
I am saddened to say that we are -80 since July of 2014 and -115 since this
month last year in membership. We have lost the Puryear Club and we have a
couple of clubs behind enough on dues payments that some may be put on
status quo.
There are a lot of great things going on in our district but membership
growth and club expansion are not among them right now. Again. I
encourage
all of you to pause after the new year. Complete the Club Excellence
Program and take a long hard look inside your club to determine what is
stopping you from growth and retention. I will be happy to meet with your
membership committee at a separate time than your meeting date and help
you
with club excellence or just brainstorm ways to re energize your club. Just
contact me and lets make 2015 a great year.
- IPDG David Caldwell
Cabinet Officers
2014-2015
District Governor
Immediate Past District Governor
PDG David Butler
105 Parks Street
Trimble, TN 38259
(C) 731 694-1695
(E) [email protected]
Trimble Lions Club
IPDG David L. Caldwell
654A Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(C) 270-339-1105
(E) [email protected]
Jackson Old Hickory Lions Club
1st Vice District Governor
2nd Vice District Governor
Lion Bob Pruett
1912 Main Street
Humboldt, TN 38343
(C) 731-618-1707
(E) [email protected]
Humboldt Lions Club
Lion Donna Rouse-Butler
228 Tulip Street
Henderson, TN 38340
(C) 731-608-6009
(E) [email protected]
Chester County Lions Club
Secretary
Treasurer
Lion Lisa B. Vinson (Marvin)
82 Trenton Hwy
Bradford, TN 38316
(C) 731-487-1805
(E) [email protected]
Greenfield Lions Club
Lion Rita Park (Richard)
216 Coleman Lane
Trimble, TN 38259
(H) 731-297-5855
(C) 731-297-7137
(E) [email protected]
Trimble Lions Club
Global Leadership Team Coordinator
Global Membership Team Coordinator
Lion Lisa Barker
1751 East Main Street
Humboldt, TN 38343
(W) 731-425-8835
(C) 678-481-6753
(E) [email protected]
Humboldt Lions Club
IPDG David L. Caldwell
654A Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(C) 270-339-1105
(E) [email protected]
Jackson Old Hickory Lions Club
District 12L Zone Chairs 2014-15
Zone A:
PDG Ron Foster
Collierville, Germantown, Memphis Downtown, Memphis Southern College of Optometry,
Memphis Whitehaven, Memphis Well-Child
Zone B:
Lion Michael Moore
Bartlett, Covington, Lakeland, Millington
Zone C:
Lion Donna Rouse-Butler
Bolivar, Chester County, Middleton, Selmer
Zone D:
PDG Anthony Goodman
Adamsville, Lexington, Parsons, Savannah, Scotts Hill
Zone E:
Lion Lisa Barker
Alamo, Humboldt, Jackson Downtown, Jackson Old Hickory, Medina, Milan
Zone F:
Lion Clint Monroe
Bradford, Dyer, Greenfield, Martin, Rutherford
Zone G:
Lion Jeremy Hinson
Newbern, Tiptonville, Trimble, Troy, Union City Casey Johnson
Zone H:
TBA
Cottage Grove, Dresden, Paris, Puryear
Zone I:
Lion Will Rommell
Bruceton, Camden, Huntingdon, McKenzie
District 12L Lions
Committee Chairs
2014-15
Ambassador of Goodwill……………………………………………………………Lion Lisa Barker
Campus Club………………………………………………………………………..……IPDG David Caldwell
Chaplain………………………………………………….……………………………..….Lion Dr. Bill Oakley
Constitution & By-Laws…………………………….…………………………….…PDG Floyd Schriber
Contest & Awards..........................................................................Lion Lisa Barker
Conventions & Forums:
District Conventions ……………….……………………………………………….DG David Butler
International Convention ………………………….……………..………………IPDG David Caldwell
State Convention ………………………………………………………………..…….PDG Floyd Schriber
USA/Canada Forum………..……………….…………………………………….……PDG Floyd Schriber
Diabetes Awareness …………………………………….……………………………Lion Marvin Vinson
District Projects ……………….…………………………………..………….………..DG David Butler
Environmental Photo Contest…………………………………………………..…Lion Scott Shelhamer
Essay Contest………………………………………………………………………………PDG Robert Hurt
Information Technology …………………………………………………………….Lion Carl Gibson
KidSight Outreach District Coordinator………………………………………Lion Mike Smith
Area 1 – PDG David Martin (Clubs within Gibson, Crockett, Madison & Lauderdale Counties)
Area 2 – Lion John Phillips (Clubs within Weakley, Henry, Carroll & Benton Counties)
Area 3 – Lions Jack Wilson & Carolyn Bowers (Clubs within Henderson, Decatur, Chester,
Hardin, McNairy & Hardeman Counties)
Area 4 – Lions Bill Eastin & Dale Tinner (Clubs within Tipton, Haywood, Shelby & Fayette
Counties)
Area 5 – Lions Francene Epley & Mary Ann Kelley (Clubs within Lake, Obion & Dyer Counties)
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) (2012-15)………..………………………….…IPDG David Caldwell
Leader Dogs for the Blind ………………………..…………….………………………………….………Lion Lisa Barker
Leo Clubs (2012-14)…………………………………………………………………………….………………Lion Lisa Vinson
Lioness Clubs ……………………………………………………………………………………...........…Lioness Polly Gallimore
Lions Mobile Sight Clinic & Charities Executive Director……………………….……………Lion Mike Smith
Lions Quest (2012-14) …………………………………………………………………………………………………...VACANT
Long Range Planning:
Co-chair 1 year - PDG Wayne W. Walker
Co-chair 2 years - PDG Floyd Schriber
Mid-South Lions Sight & Hearing Service …….…..…………………….………………...…Lion Ken Ketcham
Newsletter Editor - "Untwisted Tale" ……………………………………………….……………..Lion Lisa Barker
Nominations & Elections…………………………………………………………………………………..IPDG David Caldwell
Parliamentarian ………………………………………………..………………………………………...PDG Wayne W. Walker
Peace Poster Contest…………………………………………………………….……………….…………Lion Leslie Warren
Tail Twister ………………………………………………………………………………..….………….………Lion William Clanton
Tennessee Lions Charities (TLC) District 12L Directors: ????
1. PDG David Martin (2011-2014)
2. PDG Robert Hurt (2012-2015)
3. Lion Tom Palmer (2013-2016)
Trading Pins ………………………………………………………………………….……………………PDG Ronald E. Foster
Virginia F. Lindsey Leadership Award (District Representatives):
1. DG David Butler
2. PDG Robert Hurt
3. PDG Floyd Schriber
West Tennessee Lions Foundation ……………………………………………………….………PDG Floyd Schriber
World Services for the Blind (WSB) ……………………………….…………….…………………DG David Butler