HISTORICAL EVENTS OF TOCCOA LIONS - the Toccoa Lions Club

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Officers of Toccoa club installed for 1968-69 were Lovd Prewett, president; Secretary William C. Buchanan; Treasurer Wayne Payne Jr.; First Vice-President Anderson Crawford; Second Vice- President Raymond Neal; Third Vice-President Fred Cooley; Chaplain Grover Head; Tail Twister Bill Johnson; Lion Tamer Robert Payne; Directors Dave Lockman, Welton Carpenter, Jim Flicks, Jimmy Howard; and Bulletin Editor Lillard W. Gibbs. Directors Aug. 6 proposed establishing a Leo club in Toccoa. The Little League team was entertained at Leo Park, Aug. 13,' 1968. Second Vice-President Ray Neal recognized Earl Freeman and Jack Loudermilk for their work with Little League team, and Earl introduced each of twelve boys. Lion Welton Carpenter reported on the Calendar Sale, Aug. 6. Lion Irving Hellenga announced at the Aug. 27 meeting at Cobb's restaurant the Sight Conservation Committee requested $600 from the United Way for eyeglasses. The directors voted Sept. 3 to sponsor a young person to attend a "Smoking and Health" conference in Atlanta, sponsored by Cancer, T.B., and Heart agencies. The Lions club met with the Kiwanis club at the Elks club, Sept. 10 to hear members of the University of Georgia football staff. Assistant to Coach Vince Dooley of the Bulldogs, Doc Ayers, described Astroturf and Tartanturf. i Zone Chair Hellenga conducted the Zone meeting at Cobb's restaurant, Sept. 11. Each club was asked to secure a candidate for queen, from which a zone queen would be chosen Oct. 19. The Cracker Jack sale began Sept. 15 when Lions met at Cobb's restaurant at 1:30 p.m. The State Department of Rehabilitation and Education speaker at the Sept. 24th program at Cobb's restaurant was Lion Leon C. Hall, who described how blind people worked at concession stands in federal buildings. Nineteen Lions were recognized for selling 2200 Cracker Jacks. - * -' October speakers at Lions meetings at Cobb's restaurant were, Oct. 8, Mrs. Scout Gunn, physical education teacher at Toccoa High School and swimming instructor at the Youth Center pool; and Oct. 22, Dr. Alfred Davis from Toccoa Clinic.
Members received were Lillard Gibbs, in March; Harold Atkinson, Wiley Honea, and James H. Moore in July; in Membership Month, October, transferring were Ralph Farmer from Royston, Georgia; and Don Gathany from Pensacola, Florida, and Johnny Thomas, Robert Jordan, Billy Hendricks, M.A. Cobb, John Mullinax, Tom McClain, Jerry M. Overall, James Oakley, and Harry Woodson; in November, Gordon Howe and Hildon Leopard. Memberships were ended in 1968 for David Vaughn, Charles Pursely, MX. Herron, Edward D. Jameson, and John F. Crowe. The members received in October were visitors after July 1, 1968, who were approved at the Board meeting at Citizen's bank, Oct. 1. An orientation session for them was held at Cobb's restaurant at a special meeting, Oct. 21, at Citizen's bank. The following day, Oct. 22, at the regular meeting held at Cobb's restaurant, they were received, and were inducted Nov. 26 by Willard Kimsey. The local Miss Peach Bowl Princess Beauty Pageant for the 1968 first annual Peach Bowl in Grant Field in Atlanta was held at the Redwood Room of Cobb's restaurant, Oct. 19, and the Zone pageant was Oct. 27 at Cobb's restaurant. Toccoa Lion Chuck Gaines was toastmaster at the District 18-D rally, Oct. 26, 1968, at Gainesville Civic Center. Second Vice-President of Lions International, Bob McCullough from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was guest speaker. Lion Ed Akin introduced J. M. Stephens, principal Stephens County High School, as speaker, Nov. 12, at Cobb's restaurant. The Lions float at the Nov. 30, 1968 Christmas parade consisted of a footbaH field on which were located four large peaches and six Lions cheerleaders, with F.S.U. and L.C. colors. Lions preparing the float were Jim Moore, Welton Carpenter, Tom McClain, Jack Loudermilk, Hilden Leopard, James Oakley, Wiley Honea, M.A. Cobb, Loyd Prewett, and Lioness Aileen Prewitt who painted the four large peaches. Lions awarded the Best Lineman and Best Back awards at the Toccoa High School annual football banquet, Dec. 9, 1968, when Paul Anderson was speaker. Coach Bobby Pate introduced players, and with Coach Snell presented them letters. Mrs. Joe Vaughn introduced cheerleaders and made presentations. Roy Neal gave senior awards. The Clemson Alumni Award was presented to Curtis Rogers by Joe Vaughn, and the Gem Jewelry Award by Lamar Davis. Frank Edmonds presented the B
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. Audit Committee examined the fina
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District 18-D Governor Elect Joe Hi
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Virgil and Ruth Megill attended the
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SightFirst-LCIF projects. Irving He
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Chamber of Commerce, who described
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Lion L.J. Harrison coordinated the
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^Offii^ and vision for fathers to b
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commitment. That is my reward!" Lio
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District 18-D officers met November
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Braswell thanked Lions for selling
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together as lawyers in Athens. Lion
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Toccoa Lions club, a gift from the
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nominate persons for the Outstandin
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as she enlisted Lions and their spo
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M.C. Stowe, who coordinated all the
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water and sewage, airport, gas fund
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Entertainer Bruce Fields captivated
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The State Convention authorized the
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Georgia, one of three, from which o
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with his mother, Terri Bridges, who
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years earlier the Chilly Open Tourn
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Treasurer Kay Royal submitted the r
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help for a trip, and also by The Sh
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Stephens County, as his mother, Eun
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Lloyd and Mona Prewett and Virgil a
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Toccoa Lions celebrated Valentine's
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appreciation also to Lion Irving He
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May 25,2006 The meeting was called
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June 22,2006 The meeting was called
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July 27,2006 The meeting was called
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August 10,2006 The meeting was call
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August 24,2006 The meeting was call
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Sept. 14,2006 The meeting was calle
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September 28,2006 The meeting was c
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October 26,2006 The meeting was cal
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Minutes - January 11,2007 The meeti
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Feb. 22,2007 The meeting was called
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March 22,2007 The meeting was calle
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April 26,2007 The meeting was calle
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May 10,2007 Installation of Officer
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July 12,2007 Lion Year 2007/2008 Th
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August 9,2007 The meeting was calle
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Sept 13,2007 The meeting was called
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The meeting was called to order by
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November 8,2007 The meeting was cal
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January 24,2008 The meeting was cal
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February 28,2008 The meeting was ca
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March 27,2008 The meeting was calle
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2009-2010 The most significant work
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The Toccoa Lions Club raises money
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