Dist. Gov.-Elect Frank McCall Visits

At the April 10 evening meeting of Tri-County Lions, Lion Frank McCall (pictured) of the Loudon Lions Club told about his preparation for becoming District Governor during the Lion Year 2023-24 beginning July 1. He will be installed during the International Convention in Boston this summer. District Governor-Elect Frank was able to visit Lions International headquarters in Oakbrook, IL and the Leader Dogs for the Blind facilities in Rochester, MI. He presented his ideas for the coming year.

President Bill Barnes presided over the election of officers for 2023-24 and members discussed upcoming service projects.

Busy Evening at Tri-County Lions

We welcomed a special guest Monday, February 13! Lion Connie Emmons brought Sunshine, her new 11 week old Leader Dog in Training, to the Tri-County Lions meeting at the Gondolier Restaurant. Lion Connie and her previous Leader Dog puppy, Sugar, were mentioned (along with a photo of Sugar) in the February issue of Faithful Friends, a news publication of Leader Dogs for the Blind, in Rochester, MI.

The members also committed funds contiinuing support for the work of Leader Dogs, which provides guide dogs and training to the blind at no cost.

Also, funds were committed to the numerous White Cane Days projects.

Planning was conducted for several upcoming service projects. Stay tuned!

Two New Members Welcomed

Thanks to Vice-Pres. Spence Perry for this photo from Tri-County Lions January meeting following the induction of new members From left, new member Jessica Robbins, Pres. Bill Barnes, new member Dustry Robbins, and Past Dist. Gov. Ken Moffett. Lions Jessica and Dusty were inducted by Lion Ken. Jessica was sponsored by Lion Bill, and Jessica sponsored Lion Dusty. Borth served in the Coast Guard, and they have a son. Welcome aboard.