APRIL 2015

SEYMOUR “PERSON OF THE YEAR”LION BUDDY GREENE

Photo courtesy Seymour Area Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to Tri-County Lion member HR “Buddy” Greene on his selection ofPerson of the Year by the Seymour Area Chamber of Commerce at their AnnualBanquet and General Membership Meeting on March 27th.

Chamber Chairwomen Rebekah Hill and Nancy Rickenbach presented Greene with thehonor after speaking extensively of his outstanding service to the community. “Thedifficulty in presenting this award is that because we received such an outpouring ofsupport for this candidate, we could speak about him, his character, his good deeds,and how beloved he is in our community all night,” said Hill. “Our recipient is awonderful example of a hardworking, caring, dedicated leader that (continued page 2)

(continued from page 1) has focused his efforts on meeting the needsof others in the Seymour community.”

Among many reasons cited for his being chosen was Greene’s workwith CROSS, Christians Reaching Out Serving Seymour, where heserved as President for 3 years and where he can be found almostevery day helping others. His work through his church was also cited,particularly that he started and teaches Grief Share, a support groupfor people who have lost loved ones.

Greene was also commended for past volunteer work in the Pioneer’sClub which works with the blind, for having served on the board of theLion’s Volunteer Blind Industries in Morristown, TN, which providesrehabilitation and employment for the blind, and for his active servicein the Lion’s Club that meets here in Seymour. It was also mentionedthat not only is Greene an active member of the Friends of theSeymour Library, he in fact helped to organize the group and serveson the Executive Board. Among other acts of services cited includedriving a van for the Shriners, transporting kids to hospitals inCincinnati, Lexington, and Greenville, SC.

In receiving the honor Greene gave thanks to many in the communitywho support the various organizations that seek to help others. Heencouraged others to find their passion and become active in givingback. “You get a blessing when you give and know that you’ve helpedothers,” he said.

In the Tri-County Lions Club, we also know Lion Buddy as an ardentLady Vol supporter, currently a “teller of tall tales” and general funnyman as Club Tailtwister, past president, and dedicated humanitarian,having been named the recipient of a Melvin Jones Fellow award, the highest award of LionsClubs International Foundation. Congratulations, Lion Buddy! We Lions are very proud of youand your accomplishments both inside and outside the Club!

IT'S TIME FOR A [ 9-INNING ] VACATION:IT'S TIME FOR A [ 9-INNING ] VACATION:

TTAKEAKE M MEE O OUTUT T TOO T THEHE B BALLGAMEALLGAME

Reservations have been made for the annual family-friendly event June 8,for 20 persons (minimum). Tickets are $27 per person (adult) and thatincludes the game, dinner at Calhouns at the Yard, and a souvenirballcap; as in the past, if paying by check, please make your checkpayable to Ken Moffett to ensure your entry to the Smokies Stadium theevening of the game. We will be collecting money for tickets at themeeting April 27 and thereafter leading up to the event.

LIONS ACCOMPLISH LITTER REMOVAL PROJECT

Thanks to the Lions and a family member who cleaned up Chilhowee School Road early onthe morning of April 11. Lion Joyce Wooliver actually found some cash, and it was reportedshe may be “laundering” money (but only to clean the mud off it, of course). We've all heardaccounts of people “throwing money away”, but we didn't think the phrase was meant to betaken literally. Never know what will be found during a highway cleanup activity!

Buddy's cooking upsomething.

Here's an artist concept for the parade float for the

2016 Tournament of Roses Parade,

New Years Day in Pasadena, CA.

Election of Officers Will Take Place During April 27 MeetingHere is the slate of officer nominations proposed for the 2015/2016 Lion Year:

• President—Lion Keith McCord

• Vice President—Lion Sonya Rodgers

• Secretary—Lion Ken Moffett

• Treasurer—Lion Judy Moffett

• Tailtwister—Lion Buddy Greene

• Lion Tamer—Lion Richard Russell (tentative)

• Directors—Two candidates who will be recruited before next meeting.

• Immediate Past President – Ray Valentine

Nominating committee members are Pres. Ray Valentine, Vice President Keith McCord, and Lion Connie Emmons.

Nominations from the floor are always welcome and will be entertained for any position.

The election vote will be held following presentation of the nominations once more. Inaccordance with the bylaws, the officer nominations were first presented and published twoweeks prior to the election, on April 13. Once the slate is elected, a formal officer installationwill be planned for a meeting in late June or early July.

This is an important meeting, and attendance of all Lions is appreciated.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

GREENEVILLE LIONS CLUB 75TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 7: The Trinity United Methodist Church, 524 Tusculum Blvd. is the site of this event, open to all Lions.The event will begin at 6:00pm with good fellowship, food and fun. For more information, contact LionCarolyn Broyles, 423-525-7066.

STATE LIONS CONVENTION MAY 8-10: This year's MD-12 convention will be held at the Riverside Inn, Clarksville, TN. Featured guestspeaker is Lions International President Joe Preston, of Dewey, Arizona. He was elected during theInternational Convention last July in Toronto, Canada.

LIONS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JUNE 26-30: Aloha is the word for the 98th Lions International Convention to be held inHonolulu, Hawaii. There is more in-depth information in the April LIONMagazine. Visit a pineapple plantation or macadamia nut farm. Step back in timeand visit Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri.

LIONS USA/CANADA LEADERSHIP FORUM SEPTEMBER 17-19: The Forum will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan this year.

Breaking News...Thousands Impacted by Nepal Earthquake

As news just begins to filter in from the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal shortly before presstime, Lions already are letting the world know that help is on the way! The extent of damage andamount of help isn't clear yet, but expect to learn up-to-date information regarding Lions efforts as thehours and days unfold – hopefully there will be more to report at the Lions Club meeting April 27.

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