HISTORICAL EVENTS OF TOCCOA LIONS - the Toccoa Lions Club

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Kitchen Chutes of music-making mothers from Hampton, GA., who appeared on the Ted Mack original amateur hour television program, provided entertainment at the Christmas Party at Clemson House, Dec. 9. Ladies received door prizes. About 25 new members were added to the club in 1969, as Andy- Crawford replaced Loyd Prewett as president. Visitors to Toccoa Lions club in 1969 included State Director of Family and Children Services William H. Burros, Vice-President and Trust Officer of the First National Bank of Atlanta Thomas A. Slaughter Jr., Georgia Comptroller General James Bentley, Peggy Childs, Barbara Shirley of Rabun County Schools, and Past District Governor Sam Wilson. Members added in 1969 were Don Howard, Lowell H. Edwards, Lany Dodd, William T. Farmer, Kyle W. Purcell, William F. Pierce, Jerry Sheriff, John C. Lawrence M.D., Bobby L. Standi, Roger Murphy, Morris Fuller, William A. Bearss, Marvin South, Michael Carey, Warren Hencely, Thomas Coolly Mathews, Doyle Griggs, Lauren D. Purcell, Baxter Vaughan, George Johnson, John Benson, Phil Grafton, Phil Carlson, and Lonzo Smith. r Memberships were terminated for John R. Bishop, Dwight L. Coker, Randall R Nix, George W. Gaff, Elbert L. Hiatt, Carlor Barroso, Ralton Brady, Ernest E. Russell, Jack A. Loudermilk, Don Castor, Thomas L. McClain, and Jerry M. Overall. Andy Crawford reports, "I as president followed Loyd Prewett, who was 100% President. He served with an excellent record when membership was the highest ever.* Prewett served as Cabinet Secretary for Dist. Gov. Hellenga 1971-72, was Deputy District Governor in 1976, and after moving to the Atlanta area, was district governor, 1986-87. Crawford concludes, "At the end of my year as president, my family and I attended the Lions International Convention in Atlantic City, a trip we all remembered so well. I was one of the campaigners for Virgil P. Moshansky, who was running for International Third Vice-President.* 1970 January 1970 was designated Education month in Lionism. Lion Raymond Neal, an officer at the Bank of Toccoa, was elected president of Toccoa Lions Club. Lion Sam Manning addressed the club at Cobb's Restaurant, Jan. 27, 1970, on the description of the development of the Peach Bowl.
The Sojourners singing group from Toccoa Falls provided special music at the Valentine Party, Feb. 10, 1970 at the Dillard House. Mrs. Emily Cash rendered dinner music on the organ. Toccoa Lions were present at the zone meeting at Cleveland, Feb. 12, at the Towns County 30th anniversary, Feb. 14, and at the Lighthouse meeting, Feb. 15. .The Lighthouse announced a procedure for donating eyes to the Georgia Lions Eye Bank in Atlanta. Containers for transporting eyes, on the death of a donor, are available at $4 each from the Conservation Society, P.O. Box 1772, Roanoke, Virginia. Lion Max Preston announced in a new Lighthouse Project that the Lighthouse will receive $3.00 for every C and S Credit Card approved. Toccoa City Manager Charles Bell spoke at the March 10th meeting of Toccoa lions. Lions Joe Hutcherson, Andy Crawford, Irving Hellenga, Conrad Anderson, and Welton Carpenter attended the third zone meeting, held at Tom's Cafe in Royston. Al Prentice, business manager of Toccoa Falls, introduced Richard Hanstine, March 24, 1970, who spoke of his personal experience with drug addiction. The Cracker-Jack sale was held April 5, 1970 at the Big A Alignment Company. Bill Lanier, immediate past president Georgia Farm Bureau, was speaker, April 14. There were 62 Lions present, Toccoa hosted the Zone 2 social at the Sheraton Inn, April 23. Past District Governor and representative of the Georgia Factory for the Blind, Joe Grollman from Bainbridge, Ga., was speaker. Dr. Augustus B. Turnbull spoke on "Diversity, Discipline, and Delight at the Top Five Banquet sponsored by the Lions and eight other civic clubs, April 21, at the Stephens County Cafetorium. William C. Cadle, executive director of Victory Home, described the history of Victory Home, April 28, when Toccoa and 13 other Lions clubs were represented. The club attended the United Methodist Revival services, May 5. The annual John Paul Jones Barbecue was held May 23. Officers elected for 1970-71 were President Ray Neal, First Vice- President Wayne Payne Jr., Second Vice- President Babbs Payne, Third Vice-President Welton Carpenter, Secretary Billy L. Johnson, Treasurer
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Page 5 and 6: 1943 Lion Walton Barnes, teacher at
Page 7 and 8: 1947 Toccoa Lion W.J. "Dub" Andrews
Page 9 and 10: 1951 Lion R. C. McAloney from Coats
Page 11 and 12: 1957 Lion Edward B. Akin, a teacher
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Page 27 and 28: campaign to keep the new Stephens C
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Page 31 and 32: At the meeting, Sept. 10, 1974, Lio
Page 33 and 34: Charles Head was speaker, Oct. 28,
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Page 39 and 40: Toccoa Falls College Librarian Ruth
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Page 49 and 50: speaker, Feb. 9. Ed Mills, newly el
Page 51 and 52: Lake Hartwell waterfront. The home
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Page 67 and 68: . Audit Committee examined the fina
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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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January 24,2008 The meeting was cal
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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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