Committees

Boys and Girls Home

Liaison between District, local clubs and the Boys and Girls Home.  Member of the MD-31 Boys and Girls Home Committee.

Garry Elliott
Seaboard Lions Club PO Box 6073
Jackson NC 27845
garryelliott@embarqmail.com

Brighter Visions

Liaison between District, local clubs and the North Carolina Lions, Inc., to educate fellow Lions on the importance of the Brighter Visions program, which supports Camp Dogwood VIP campers, provides canes and rehabilitation services, educational grants/matching funds for eye exams and glasses.  Promotes NC Lions, Inc. fundraising through by educating local clubs and the general public to promote the use of Memorials and Honorariums through all means available such as newsletters and press releases.  Member of the North Carolina Lions, Inc. Brighter Visions Committee.

Jody Proctor
Warrenton Lions Club
jodyproctor1962@gmail.com

Budget & Finance

Liaison between the North Carolina Lions, Inc., district, and local clubs.  Assists with the preparation of the budgets for MD-31 and NCLI.

Rhett White, PDG (PID Gwen)
First Flight & Columbia Lions Clubs PO Box 140 Columbia, NC 27925
rhett_townofcolumbia@yahoo.com

Bulletins / Websites

Reviews each club’s bulletin, newsletter or website for information and
creativity. Each member of the committee should receive a copy
of each club’s bulletin, newsletter or link to its website.

Riley Proctor
Warrenton Lions Club
rileyproctor22@gmail.com

Camp Dogwood

Liaison between District, local clubs and Camp Dogwood to promote fundraising for the maintenance of Camp Dogwood.

Kayla Swaim
East Wake Cyber LC
lionkcswaim@gmail.com

Campus Clubs – Leo, Omega, Alpha & Youth

Provides assistance and information about formation of college campus clubs. Liaison between District, local clubs and NC Lions, Inc. to promote international Youth.

Randy & Darlynn Oxendine
Henderson Lions Club 351 Brookston Rd Henderson NC 27537
oxendine@nc.rr.com

Celebrate Liberty

Liaison between District, local clubs and State Council Committee. Educates young people in our schools and encourages clubs to promote programs in schools about our heritage and ways to preserve our freedom and democracy.  Member of MD-31 Celebrate Liberty Committee.

Harriett Walton (PDG Bob)
First Flight Lions Club
PO Box 733
Wanchese NC 27981
emundsgroup@embarqmail.com

Childhood Cancer / Children Services

The Childhood Cancer chair coordinates Childhood Cancer charity
within our district and stays up to date with International’s mission.
Becky Burt
Cary Lions Club
momnedburt@gmail.com

Clinical Eye Research

Responsible for overseeing the eye research projects that have not been voted on and approved by the Lions of North Carolina.  Coordinates fund raising projects for eye research.  Encourages the continued support of eye research through programs and education.  Member of the NCLI Clinical Eye Research Committee.

Michelle Wright (Wayne)
Manteo Lions Club
imagiro.michelle@gmail.com

Constitution/By-Laws

Researches the need for changes in District and Club Constitution and Bylaws and recommends proposed changes.  Member of the State and Multiple District Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

Allen Swaim, PDG (Amy)
Wendell Lions Club
liondgallen@gmail.com

Diabetes Awareness & Education

Promotes awareness of diabetes dangers and helps clubs to implement detection and prevent programs specializing in DAPS (Diabetes Peer Support Program) as designed by UNC and advocated by NC Lions.

Nathan Medlin
Warrenton Lions Club
bassman46@embarqmail.com

Directory

This chair is responsible for collecting data from clubs, the incoming Governor, NCLF, Inc. and the LCI website to provide information to the Lions of 31-S.  The directory is typically printed in July and distributed as soon as feasible throughout the district. An electronic version is also provided to
the Information and Technology chair to post on the 31-S website.

Gloria English (PDG Gene)
Garner Lions Club
ggenglish@nc.rr.com

FELLOWSHIPS AND PARTNERS

Committee that combines promoting the Jack Stickley, William L Woolard Partner in Service, and Sid Scruggs and NC Lions Ambassador endowments.

DG Dwayne Turner
Louisburg Lions Club
dgturner2526@gmail.com

GOVERNOR’S ACTION TEAM

GET DISTRICT COORDINATOR

This team is focused on starting new clubs within our District.

PDG Lorraine Dixon (Tommy)
Wendell Lions Club
lhdixon.lorraine@aol.com

GLT DISTRICT COORDINATOR

Liaison between District, local clubs, the State Council Committee and Lions International. Conducts leadership training workshops and assists in leadership development.

Allen Swaim, PDG (Amy)
Wendell Lions Club
liondgallen@gmail.com

GMT DISTRICT COORDINATOR

Liaison between District, local clubs, State Council Committees, and International. Conducts membership drives and assists clubs and the District with their extension and retention programs.

Ed Burt III
Cary Lions Club
eburt@nc.rr.com

GST DISTRICT COORDINATOR

Liaison between District, local clubs, State Council Committees, and Lions International to encourage Service Projects and assists clubs and the District with their Service Project Planning and Coordination with Lions Clubs International.

Glenn Day
Wake Forest Lions Club
glennday@nc.rr.com

HALL OF FAME

This committee will submit names of Lions within our District who they
feel should be nominated for the NC Lions Hall of Fame.
Robert Carroll, PDG
Warrenton Lions Club
rhcarroll@embarqmail.com

HISTORIAN

Liaison between district, local clubs, and State Council Committee archives. Compiles the district history for inclusion in the historical records of the district

Gene English, PDG (Gloria)
Garner Lions Club
ggenglish@nc.rr.com

HUNGER

Helping communities to face the challenge of familes that are facing food insecurity

Robert Christensen
First Flight Lions Club
rachriste1@gmail.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — NCLions31s.org

Promotes Internet usage. Alerts clubs about new and useful technology. Assists clubs with web pages; informs clubs on how to connect to district, states, and international Internet sites. Manages the district Send club news to news@nclions31s.org

John Lynde (Joelle)
Apex Lions Club
1003 River Dee Ct Apex NC 27502
jlyndepsu@yahoo.com

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Liaison between LCI and District for International Relations. Promotes Club Twinning.

Ron Bullock
Pilot Lions Club
634 Clyde Pearce Road Zebulon, NC 27597
rtbullock@bellsouth.net

KIDS SIGHT USA

To ensure eye screening an follow-up care is given to all kids because every child deserves to learn and see the world clearly. Organizes Vision Screenings for children between 6 months and 6 years old.

Danny Hall
Zebulon Lions Club
halldanny@bellsouth.net

LCIF – LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

Liaison between District, local clubs and Lions Clubs International.  Promotes the Melvin Jones Fellowship awards and LCIF activities
Jeff Price (Lisa)
Zebulon Lions Club
Jeffreyhprice0602@gmail.com

LEADER DOG

Promotes involvement with Guide Dog programs among clubs.

Bill Graham (Dale)
North Raleigh Lions Club
9304 Brookton Ct
Raleigh NC 27615
bill.the.blindlion@gmail.com

LIONS ALERT

Liaison between Lions Clubs and local and state disaster response and relief organizations. Helps to design and implement disaster response plans.

Wayne Wright
Manteo Lions Club

NEWSLETTER

Provides information of the events occurring in District 31-S. The information information is from local and District Lions Clubs and includes State and International events.
Riley Proctor
Warrenton Lions Club
rileyproctor22@gmail.com

NOMINATIONS / ELECTIONS

Receive applications from Lions expressing their desire to become Vice District Governor, District Governor, International Director or District Representative to the NC Lions Board. Review their qualifications as required by Lions International or the NC Lions Constitution and Bylaws.

Jeff Price (Lisa)
9404 North Manor Dr. Zebulon, NC 27597
Jeffreyhprice0602@gmail.com

PEACE POSTER

Encourage and work with local schools, the District and local clubs to promote participation in the Peace Poster Contest by intermediate school students

Becky Burt
Cary Lions Club
momnedburt@gmail.com

PROMOTIONS

Liaison between District, local clubs, and the State Promotion Committee; promote attendance at and provide information on State and International conventions.

PDG Lorraine Dixon (Tommy)
Wendell Lions Club
lhdixon.lorraine@aol.com

PROPERTIES

Liaison between District, local clubs and NC Lions, Inc. to preserve the properties of the NC Lions, Inc. and Lions

Steve McLaurin, PDG
Raleigh Host Lions Club
steve.mclaurin2006@gmail.com

PROTOCOL

To ensure that proper procedures are followed at meetings.
Wayne Faber, PDG
Apex Lions Club
wfaber100@hotmail.com

RESEARCH / LONG TERM PLANNING

Liaison between District, local clubs and the State Council Committee to develop new programs for the future of Lionism in North Carolina.

Gene English, PDG (Gloria)
Garner Lions Club
113 Cossack Circle Garner NC 27529
ggenglish@nc.rr.com

SIGHT and HEARING CONSERVATION

Liaison between the District, local clubs and the North Carolina Lions. Promotes restoration of sight and prevention of blindness. Promotes recycling hearing aids, glasses, printer cartridges, and cellphones.

Glenda Grant (Thomas)
Wake Forest Lions Club
grgrant28@gmail.com

STATE AND DISTRICT CONVENTION

Liaison to the District and local clubs. Plans for the State Convention and Mid-Winter Convention.

PDG Lorraine Dixon (Tommy)
Wendell Lions Club
lhdixon.lorraine@aol.com

TAIL TWISTER

Promotes and fosters fun and fellowship at all functions of the district and assists local club Tail Twister

Michael Nuding
Pilot Lions Club
nudingmb@yahoo.com

TECHNOLOGY FOR BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Promotes exploring technology for assisting the blind and visually impaired.
Mark Bateman, PDG (Nancy)
Lake Gaston Lions Club
hmbateman@hotmail.com

VIP FISHING TOURNAMENT

Promotes the VIP Fishing Tournament to Lions Clubs

Wayne Faber, PDG
Apex Lions Club 1105 Maple Avenue
Apex, NC 27502
wfaber100@hotmail.com

VISION & HEARING MOBILE SCREENING UNIT

Coordinate the use of the vision and hearing mobile screening unit in the district and encourage the local clubs to use it in their respective areas at their community fundraising events.

Danny Hall
Zebulon Lions Club
halldanny@bellsouth.net

VOLUNTEERS

Promote the use of volunteers to reduce the operating expense of the NC Lions, Inc. Seek and prepare a list of potential volunteers to determine and coordinate work projects with the cooperation of the Properties committee and the NC Lions, Inc. office. Present informational programs and encourage clubs to provide volunteers.

Mike Hall
Wendell Lions Club
mjh2139@yahoo.com