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DISTRICT 12-S
District 12-S Newsletter
March - April, 2011
-----————————————————————----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cliff Swoape
District Governor
221 College Street
Woodbury, TN 37190
(H)615-563-4900
(C)615-653-7345
(E)[email protected]
Woodbury Lions Club
Linda Justice
District Governor Elect
118 Justice
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(H)931-454-9320
(C)931-273-1827
E)[email protected]
Tullahoma Downtown Lions
Richard Kulp
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1 Vice Dist Governor Elect
208 Winding Way
Normandy, TN 37360
(H)931-393-2248
PCC B.J. Blankenship
Cabinet Secretary
445 Richardson Road
Lafayette, TN 37083
(H)615-699-2495
(C)615-633-7369
(E)[email protected]
Lafayette Lions Club
PCC James McBee
Cabinet Treasurer
105 Ash Street
McMinnville, TN 37110
(H)931-473-8521
CC Bob Corlew
Immediate PDG
P.O. Box 5
Milton, TN 37118
(H)615-273-7100
(C)615-473-7100
(E)[email protected]
Murfreesboro Noon Lions
(E)[email protected]
McMinnville Lions Club
(E)[email protected]
Tullahoma Lions Club
Tom Irwin
Congratulations to Lion Linda Justice, Lion Richard Kulp, and Lion Tom
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2 Vice Dist Governor Elect
Irwin for their election to their respective offices. Congratulations to
P.O. Box 81
CC Bob Corlew for his election from District 12-S as International Director.
Hickman, TN 38567
(H)615-683-7363 (C)615-683-7363 (E)[email protected]
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Cliff’s Notes – Comments from District Governor Cliff Swoape
First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Lions and their communities
suffering here at home and around the world. From the tornado in the Franklin County portion of our
own District, to the unimaginable devastation being suffered in Japan, to a world that seems to be in
more economic and political upheaval every day; it seems there is more than just a simple need for
folks to do the work of Lions; there is a necessity. So, thank you for what you are doing. With all that
is going wrong in the world it is comforting to see things done right.
Through the generosity of Lions around the world and right here in Tennessee, Lions Clubs
International Foundation grants are helping those tornado victims, just as they are helping the victims
of the earthquakes and tsunamis. So, thank you for those donations to LCIF that come in all forms from buying a “Contributing
Member” pin to bestowing a Melvin Jones Fellowship on a deserving Lion. Please keep making those donations and awards; they
really do make a BIG difference.
While the financial aid is great, I am overwhelmed at the outpouring of Lions help that always comes, too. Using our own District as
an example, Franklin County has had offers of Lions help and donations from across our District and the State. Several clubs have
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sent items to help their neighbors several counties away. Many have rolled up their sleeves and given of their time and abilities.
Please keep up the great work, and thank you for being a Beacon of Hope to the world!
Second is another big THANK YOU! Thank you for what was described by PIP Austin Jennings as “the best Convention 12-S has ever
had.” It was made that way by each and every one of you, and every Convention that had gone before it. Special thanks to all who
worked to make our 25th Anniversary a HUGE success! I will not try to list them, as I will surely leave someone out of that long list.
Special thanks also to CC Bob Corlew and PCC Ron Birdwell for being such class acts and running campaigns for International
Director that made us all proud. We congratulate both of them and follow the urging of PCC Ron to get behind our elected
candidate, CC Bob Corlew and see that he gets elected in Chattanooga and in Seattle! Thanks to Cumberland University for such a
great facility and to the THP Honor Guard for treating our flags with the dignity and respect that all of the blood shed for them
deserves. Most of all, thanks to each and every Lion who has kept 12-S strong for 25 years! We had over 200 registrants for this
Convention and that is fantastic! Thanks for making it such a success.
Finally, we need your help on a couple of itms. First, we need MORE help. Every new Lion is two more hands to work, a fewer
degrees less of separation between us and folks that can help our cause even further, another imagination to overcome the
impossible! We want to send CC Bob Corlew to become International Director from the strongest District in the U.S. We want to
show the world why Tennessee is The Volunteer State. We do not back down from a challenge. We do not shirk the call of duty.
We do not sit on our laurels. Please help me get our District numbers reflecting the strength that we have. We currently stand at 40 net members. That means that from July 1 to February 28, we have 40 fewer members total. There are many ways that we can
keep our rosters strong: ask Lafayette or Woodbury about a Membership Dinner; talk to a Lion from Brush Creek about what has
worked for them; make sure the community is aware of all of the great things that Lions do. Most of all, please do not forget to ask
someone to join. There is no substitute for the personal touch; for making someone feel needed, wanted, and useful. Our
Membership FLOWERS team is beginning the work of chartering 5 new Clubs in the next three months. They could use help. If you
are interested in helping charter a new Club in your area, please contact me or better yet, B.J. Blankenship. Our District is strong,
because you have all worked hard to meet the needs of your community and we have grown steadily over the last 4 years as a
result. You answered the call for Convention, now I make one more plea as your District Governor; please, help me finish out our
year with positive membership growth! Not just for the District, but let’s show International that we can get EVERY Club to have
positive growth. Let’s send CC Bob to become International District from the District with the single largest growth in the United
States! We can do it, WE ARE TENNESSEEANS!!!!
Humbly yours and thankful beyond words,
---DG Cliff Swoape
CHECK THIS OUT, ITS NEW
LIONS INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST
This new contest in open to students who are considered visually impaired according to their national
guidelines and will be 11, 12, or 13 years of age on November 15, 2011.
Only a Lions club can sponsor the contest. The contest may be sponsored in a local school or organized
sponsored youth group.
The contest theme is “Power of Peace.”
Essays must be no longer than 500 words in length, submitted in English, type-written in black ink and double spaced. Each
essay must be submitted with a completed entry form. Essays submitted without completed entry forms will be automatically
disqualified.
Only one entry per student per year, and each entry must be the work of only one student.
One grand prize winner will receive an award of $5,000.00. The winner will be notified by June 1.
The postmark deadline for a club to send one winning essay to the District Governor is February 15.
Further instructions and entry forms can be downloaded from the LCI website.
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SMITHVILLE LIONS CLUB
Event Update 2010-2011
Christmas Parade
The Smithville Lions Club started an annual event by participating in the Smithville Christmas Parade. Lion Starla Meigs
coordinated the event and recruited some well know Lions. Pictured participating in the parade are Lions Starla Meigs,
Steve Repasy, Debbie Repasy, Tony Charley, April Gray and the Lion himself, Ashton. The Lions encouraged everyone
to support the Lions Club and the gift of sight by giving the crowds candy eyeballs.
Community Resource Fair
The Smithville Lions Club participated in the Community
Resource Fair in Smithville by providing sight and hearing
exams. During the one day event 66 people were screened
for vision and hearing. During the event DG Cliff Swoape
stopped by for a visit and posed for a picture with Lion Ron
Gray, President of the Smithville Lions Club.
Yard Sale
The Club held its first fall Yard Sale as an annual fundraiser. All of the Lions collected merchandise
and held the two day event in Smithville. The Lions were very busy both days and felt the event was
a great success. Pictured taking a break from the “hot” sales are Lions Jeff James(standing left),
Steve Repasy(standing right) and Debbie Repasy. Lion Christie Knowles and Lion Debbie Repasy
coordinated the event and did an outstanding job.
Nursing Home Donations
The Smithville Lions Club supported the Smithville NHC Nursing home at Christmas and
donated supplies to the residents that are not provided by the facility. Lions Debbie Repasy and
Wendy Bottomley purchased kleenex, body wash and nail polish for over 100 residents and
delivered them to the NHC facility.
District Convention
The Smithville Lions Club was represented at the 12-S District Convention by Lions Starla Meigs and Wendy Bottomley.
Lion Starla gave a presentation on diabetes and the effects on sight. In addition, our representatives donated 123 pairs of
glasses and a check for $1000 to the White Cane fund. Way to go Smithville, keep up the good work.
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LIONS “HALL OF FAME” REQUIREMENTS
Points
1. Have a combination of 10 years’ service at district and state level:
A total of five years on one or more sub-district committees;
A total of five years on one or more multiple-district committees;
(Same committee may not be combined)…………………………………………………………………………...
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2. Minimum of 15 years as an active Lion……………………………………………………………………………..
15.
3. Minimum of 15 years perfect attendance…………………………………………………………………………..
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4. Member for 30 or more consecutive years…………………………………………………………………………
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5. Past District Governor………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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6. Past International Office…………………………………………………………………………….……………..
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7. Chartered five or more clubs…………………………………………………………………….…………………..
(List clubs on separate sheet)
8. Chartered one or more clubs while service as District Governor……………………………………………….
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(List clubs on separate sheet)
9. One or more International Presidents awards (Medal)…………………………………………………………..
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10 One or more International Leadership Awards…………………………………………………………………….
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11. One or more International Presidents Appreciation Certificates…………………………………………………
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12. Sponsored 10 or more members……………………………………………………………………………...........
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13. Attended 5 International Conventions………………………………………………………………………………
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14. One or more Melvin Jones or Lindsey Jennings Fellows…………………………………………….…………..
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15. Attended a minimum of 10 State Conventions…………………………………………………………………….
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16. Attended 5 USA/Canada Forums……………………………………………………………………………………
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17. Served as Council Chairman …………………………………………………………………….………………….
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18. Remained active membership for a minimum of two years following serving as Club President……………..
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(Exception health or death)
19. Remained active at the District/Multiple District level for minimum of two years following his/her term as
District Governor (exception health or death)………………………………………………………….…………..
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20. Participates in club vision screenings………………………………………………………………………………
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21. Served as Deputy District Governor, Region or Zone Chairman…………………………………………………
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22. Provides volunteer service other than Lionistic to the Community, State, or Nation…………………………..
(List services on separate sheet)
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TOTAL PONTS AVAILABLE………………………………………………………………………………………………….
180.
MINIMUM POINTS FOR NOMINATION CONSIDERATION……………………………………………………………..
135
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Pictures from the recent District 12-S Convention held at Cumberland University.
Eloquent Speech
DGE Linda gets serenaded
DGE Linda gets serenaded
DGE Linda gets serenaded
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
JULY 4-8, 2011
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
PARADE SHIRT AND SOUTHEAST BREAKFAST REQUEST – DEADLINE 10 MAY 2011
“The International Parade is Tuesday July, 5: Southeast Breakfast is Thursday, July, 7”
NAME: ______________________________________________DISTRICT:______________
PLEASE PRINT
Male Shirt Size - (circle the size) S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
Add $2.00 for XXL or XXXL
Address: Street______________________________________
City__________________________State__________ Zip Code____________
Telephone:______________________________ Email: __________________________
NAME :____________________________________________DISTRICT:________________
PLEASE PRINT
Female Shirt Size - (circle the size) S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
Add $2.00 for XXL or XXXL
Address: Street______________________________________
City:_________________________State:__________Zip Code:____________
Telephone:______________________________ Email:___________________________
Parade Shirt(s) ______@ $20.00 Per Shirt
SE Breakfast Ticket(s)
Total $_______________
@ $15.00 Per Ticket Total $_______________
Total Amount $_________________
ADD $2.00 FOR EACH XX OR XXX SHIRT.
ONLY TWO PERSONS PER FORM; PLEASE USE ADDITIONAL FORMS AS NECESSARY.
Return completed form(s) with a check payable to International Convention Fund to:
Lynn Wilhoite
No later than 10 May 2011
505 Fesslers Lane
Nashville, TN 37210-2814
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PDG Billy Cunningham recently inducted five new
members into the Warren County Lions Club.
Pictured above are President Louree Walker,
sponsor of four of the new Lions, Tyrone
Sparkman, Treva Sparkman, Lorraine Yancy,
PDG Cunningham, Charles, Yancy, Matt Walker,
and Sammy Walker who was the other
sponsoring Lion.
Left Proud Father Lion Sammy Walker pins son
Matt Walker.
WARREN COUNTY LIONS CLUB KEEPS IT IN THE FAMILY.
Lions Sammy and Louree now have their son, Matt, and daughter, LeAnne in the Warren County
Lions Club. They have son-in-law Brian in the club also. But it doesn’t stop there as Lion Louree has
two sisters, Lions June and Faye, plus brother-in-law, PDG Billy, in the Warren County Club.
PDG Billy Cunningham started it all by sponsoring wife, Faye, and Faye’s sister June Prater. June
then sponsored the third sister, Louree Walker and husband Sammy. Sammy then sponsored
children Matt Walker and Leanne Holt and her husband Brian.
By the way there are still some kinfolk remaining and they are working on them.
How’s that for teamwork in building a Lions Club.
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Center-Lion Nolan “Dude” Northcutt. Left to right-Lions Carl Hirlston, Ken McIntye, Volunteer Bessie Miller, Lions Charlie Brown Bobby Bogard
Gina Mitchell, Artie Kean McIntyre, and Volunteer Jane Jennings (wife of recent deceased Lion Robert Jennings.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LION NOLAN “DUDE” NORTHCUTT
Lion Nolan “Dude” Northcutt has been in the Woodbury Lions Club for over 55 years. On Sunday March 20th Lion Dude
turned 97 years old. The Woodbury Lions American Red Cross Blood Drive which is held in March falls close to this
birthday and Lion Patsy Hirlston has made him a cake for the last 5 years to celebrate his birthday at the blood drive. In
Dude’s 55 plus years, hea has been a solid figure at all of the blood drives and pancakes breakfasts that the Woodbury
Lions Club has conducted. The Woodbury Lions Club wishes Dude a very happy birthday and hopes he will celebrate
many more with us
Submitted by Lion Carl Hirston
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CONTEST AND AWARDS CONTEST FOR 2011-2012
Faye and I (PDG Billy Cunningham) will be the Contest and Awards Co-Chairmen for next year. We
would like to see more clubs participate in the Club Contest, President’s Contest, and Secretary’s
Contest. For the clubs that are presently not participating, what changes, if any, would we need to
make to have your club, president, and secretary participate. One change that several secretaries
have asked for is to send in the reports by email. We will accept them by email this year.
New Presidents and Secretaries take note that the contest starts in April this year because of the
State Convention being in April. Packets will be available in August, I wish they could be available
earlier but the Contest and Awards Chairmen from each district meet at the MD-12 Cabinet Meeting
in early August to determine if any changes are to be made in the Club Contest which is a state wide
contest.
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The roving photographer at work. You never know what will show up in the newsletter.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
PCC Chris Phillips has a new address which is:
1006 Ellington Drive
Lafayette, TN 37083
Does your club have an event coming up during May, June, or July? If so send me an
email telling me what is going on and I will put in the newsletter. Even better send me
a picture or two or three by email and I will include them in the newsletter. Got a funny
picture, email it to me at [email protected]
Has your club signed up new members lately? Send me the names of the new
members and their sponsors and I will include them in the newsletter
PDG Billy Cunningham, Newsletter Editor (Temporary) Lion Faye Cunningham, Proofreader
Go to the Lions International Website (www.lionsclubs.org) to find out how you can help.
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