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.
Randy Oxendine (Darlynn)
Henderson LC 351 Brookston Rd. Henderson, NC 27537 oxendine@nc.rr.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
Reviews each club’s bulletin for information and creativity. Each member of the committee should receive a copy of each club’s bulletin.
Maggie Crisafi (John)
Garner Lions Club 5557 Fieldcross Ct. Raleigh, NC 27610
margaret.crisafi@gmail.com
Camp Dogwood
Liaison between District, local clubs and Camp Dogwood to promote fundraising for the maintenance of Camp Dogwood.
Lorie Smith
Gates County Lions Club 1053 NC 137 Eure, NC 27939
carolinaguy563@hotmail.com
Campaign 100 LCIF
Serves as liaison to help clubs formulate plans to raise funds for Lions International’s Campaign 100
Herb Justice, PDG (Julia)
North Raleigh Lions Club 6704 Perkins Drive Raleigh, NC 27612
hjustice@nc.rr.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
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.
TBD
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.
Jo Starling (Marty)
2507 Buckingham Drive Franklinton, NC 27525
martyandjo98@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.
Earl Hunter
Fuquay-Varina Lions Club 5632 Softwind Drive
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Lions27526@gmail.com
E SIGHT
Promote awareness and benefits of the E Sight program
Mark Bateman, PDG (Nancy)
Lake Gaston Lions Club 138 E. Belmont Drive Henrico, NC 27842
hmbateman@hotmail.com
ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST
Promotes The Lions Environmental Photo Contest to Lions. Determines Winning District photo and forwards to MD 31.
Joy Watkins
Louisburg Lions Club
503 Cedar Street Louisburg, NC 27549
Joy.watkins@ncfbssc.com
FAMILY AND WOMENS SERVICES
To promote Family and Women’s services and encourage recruiting women and families into Lions Clubs
FELLOWSHIPS AND PARTNERS
Committee that combines promoting the Jack Stickley, William L Woolard Partner in Service, and Sid Scruggs and NC Lions Ambassador endowments.
Harriett & Bob Walton
First Flight Lions Club
PO Box 733, Wanchese, NC 27981
Harriett: emundsgroup@embarqmail.com; Bob: RLWalton41@embarqmail.com
GOVERNOR’S ACTION TEAM
GLT DISTRICT COORDINATOR
Liaison between District, local clubs, the State Council Committee and Lions International. Conducts leadership training workshops and assists in leadership development.
David Edwards, PDG
Wilson Evening Lions Club 2503 Williamsburg Drive NW Wilson, NC 27896
jdavidnow@yahoo.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.
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.
Steve McLaurin, PDG (Marian)
Raleigh Host Lions Club
4817 Johnson Pond Road
Apex, NC 27539
steve.mclaurin15@gmail.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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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 webpage: http://www.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
Promotes the availability of the E-sight glasses program and encourages legally blind people to investigate if they would benefit from this program, which helps some blind disability people to enjoy a better vision future.
Gene Finch
Lake Gaston Lions Club 124 Redbud Ct
Littleton, NC 27850
genefinch45@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.
Robert Walton, PDG (Harriett)
Wanchese Lions Club
PO Box 733
Wanchese, NC 27981
rlwalton41@embarqmail.com
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (LCIF)
Liaison between District, local clubs and Lions Clubs International. Promotes the Melvin Jones Fellowship awards and LCIF activities
Herb Justice, PDG (Julia)
North Raleigh Lions Club 6704 Perkins Drive Raleigh, NC 27612
hjustice@nc.rr.com
LIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
To Promote and Coordinate Lions Clubs International Service for Children
LIONS QUEST
Promote better understanding for positive life styles through education for children.
NAMI
North American Membership Initiative is designed to increase membership within the U.S. and Canada. This is accomplished by revitalizing districts with new clubs, revitalizing clubs with new members, and inspiring existing members to reach for higher club goals.
Ed Burt III
Cary Lions Club
217 Harvester Drive Holly Springs, NC 27540
NEWSLETTER – DISTRICT 31-S
Provides information of the events occurring in District 31-S. The information listed is from local and District Lions Clubs and includes State and International events.
Paranita Carpenter
First Flight Lions Club 1723 Charles Street Richmond, VA 23226
paranita.carpenter@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
PEDIATRIC CANCER
The pediatric cancer chair coordinates pediatric cancer charity within our district and stays up to date with Internationals mission.
Irene O’Leary
North Raleigh Lions Club 2500 Garden Hill Dr, Apt 104 Raleigh NC 27514
renie2402@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
Jane Watson
North Raleigh LC 1900 McDonald Ln
Raleigh NC 27608
attorneywatson@yahoo.com
PROMOTIONS
Liaison between District, local clubs, and the State Promotion Committee; promote attendance at and provide information on State and International conventions.
Mark Bateman, PDG (Nancy)
Lake Gaston Lions Club 138 E. Belmont Drive Henrico, NC 27842
PROPERTIES
Liaison between District, local clubs and NC Lions, Inc. to preserve the properties of the NC Lions, Inc. and Lions
PDG Luther Creel
Elizabeth City/River City Lions Club 206 Riverview Avenue
Camden, NC 27921
loucreel@embarqmail.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND LIONS INFORMATION
Liaison between District and local clubs to promote news articles and items (print, radio, and TV) on Lions’ activities at the local, District, State and International levels.
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.
STATE AND DISTRICT CONVENTION
Liaison to the District and local clubs. Plans for the State Convention and Mid-Winter Convention.
Herb Justice, PDG (Julia)
North Raleigh Lions Club 6704 Perkins Drive Raleigh, NC 27612
hjustice@nc.rr.com
TAIL TWISTER
Promotes and fosters fun and fellowship at all functions of the district and assists local club Tail Twister
Gene English, PDG (Gloria)
Garner Lions Club 113 Cossack Circle Garner, NC 27529
ggenglish@nc.rr.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.
Pat Leonard (Linda)
Zebulon Lions Club PO Box 641t Zebulon, NC 27597 (H) 919/269-0701
rmblwood@mindspring.com
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.
Robert Carroll, PDG
Warrenton Lions Club 177 Oak Road
Macon, NC 27551
rhcarroll@embarqmail.com