Ashland Evening Lions Club Officers

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President - Ken Rufener

1st Vice President - Bill Sample

2nd Vice President - Bruce Gault

3rd Vice President - Roger Long

Secretary - Brian Baughman

Treasurer - Kim Mercer

Newsletter Editor - Jim Hofer

District Governor - Stan Kopp

Vice District Governor - Pete Dicesare

Deputy District Governor - Dana Zody

Zone 7 Chairman - John Donley

Immediate Past President - Ann Miller

 Note: In compliance with policies established by Lions International, Ashland Evening Lions conducts annual elections at which time floor nominations are solicited, and a confirming vote is taken on each office to be filled. Over the years, however, it has become somewhat "standard practice" in the Ashland Evening Lions that the offices of President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Lion Tamer, Tail Twister, Membership Director, and the three One Year Director positions are filled by advancement of assistants from the slate of officers from the prior year. By doing this the Club has realized a smooth and orderly progression of the officers who have had the opportunity to gain experience and understudy the office to which they are elected. Thus, each year NEW candidates are solicited by the Nominating Committee for the offices of Third Vice President, Assistant Tail Twister, Assistant Lion Tamer, Second Vice Director for Membership, and the three Two Year Director positions.

Members are encouraged to take a more active part in the operation of the Club by serving on the Board of Directors, either as a Director or an officer of the Club.

Any individual aspiring to serve the club in any official position is encouraged to contact the Club president, any members of the Board of Directors, or any member of the nominating Committee prior to February first of each year, to make their wants and desires known. If you wish more information relative to Club offices, please contact any Past President, or any one of the Club officers.
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~ Duties of Club Officers ~

President - The President is the chief executive officer of the Club and presides at all Club and Board of Directors meetings; calls regular and special meetings; appoints standing and special committees and insures regular functioning and reporting of such committees; insures that regular elections are conducted, and is active member of District Governor's Advisory Committee of the Zone.

 Past President - The immediate Past President and other Past Presidents greet members at meetings; advise the President as requested and seeks to enroll service minded community people into the club. Vice Presidents - They oversee the functioning of committees of the Club, and shall understudy the President to be prepared to assume duties in the event that the President is unable to be present for meetings, or upon regular election by the Club. (The offices of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Vice President provide progression to the office of President.)
Secretary - Shall act as liaison between the Club and the District; submit regular monthly or other reports to International; submit regular reports to the District Cabinet including membership and activity reports; have custody and maintain general records of the Club and Board meetings; attendance records; documents committee appointments; documents elections; maintains Club rosters; maintains member accounts; issues quarterly or semi-annual dues statements, and conducts routine and special correspondence requirements for the Club. Assistant Secretary - An Assistant Secretary is elected to provide administrative support for the Secretary, and to provide a trained backup in the event that the Secretary is unavailable for a Club meeting, or a meeting of the Board of directors. The Assistant Secretary also provides a trained backup in the event that the Secretary must vacate his office during his term. (The Assistant Secretary is not considered to be a move-up position for the office of Secretary.) Treasurer - Shall receive all monies and deposit same in a bank or banks as recommended by the Board of Directors; pay Club obligations on authority of the Board of Directors; maintain records of receipts and disbursements; prepare and submit monthly and semi-annual financial reports to the Board of Directors and to International. (The Treasurer may require bonding at the discretion of the Board of Directors.)
Assistant Treasurer - The Assistant Treasurer provides administrative support for the office of Treasurer, and provides a trained backup in the event that the Treasurer cannot be available to preform the duties of his office at a Club meeting, or meeting of the Board of Directors. The Assistant Treasurer provides a trained backup in the event that the treasurer is unable to fulfill his term of office for any reason. (The position of Assistant treasurer is not considered to be a move-up position for the office of Treasurer.) Lion Tamer - (An Assistant Lion Tamer is also elected to assure progression to the office of Lion Tamer.) They shall have charge of the Club property and paraphernalia including flags, banners, gong, gavel, song books or other such items; insure that each are in its proper place before each meeting; distribute bulletins, favors or literature at meetings, and give special attention to new members to insure they become better acquainted at meetings. Tail Twister - (An Assistant Tail Twister is also elected to provide progression to the office of Tail Twister.) They shall promote harmony, good fellowship, life and enthusiasm at meetings through appropriate stunts, games, and judicious imposition of fines on Club members. The decision is final, however, no fine should exceed 10 cents or as otherwise determined by the Board of Directors. (The Tail Twister may NOT be fined except by the unanimous vote of all members present!) All monies collected by the Tail Twister shall be turned over to the Treasurer immediately.
Membership Director - Shall chair the membership Committee; develope a growth program for the Club; encourage members to enroll new members in te Club; ensure proper recruiting procedures; coordinate orientation sessions; coordinate with the Board of Directors on ways to reduce the loss of members, and serve on the Zone Membership Committee. First and Second Vice membership Directors are also elected (but are not on the Board of Directors) to assure progression to the office of Membership Director. Two Year Director - Three members of the Club are elected to the position of Two Year Director. Two Year Directors provide direct representation for the membership on the Board of Directors of the Club. These three members, while having no office or administrative responsibility have an equal vote to the elected officers of the Club on the Board of Directors. One Year Director - Three One year Directors are elected, and have the same duties as Two Year Directors except they are elected for a one year period only, and the slate is generally confirmation of the second year for Two Year Directors.
  Board of Directors - The Board of Directors is comprised of elected officers (excluding the First and Second Vice Membership Chairmen) of the Club plus the six Directors. The Board of Directors shall constitute the governing body of the Club to implement policies approved by the Club; conduct routine and special business of the Club; shall authorize all expenditures and insure that no indebtedness exceeds current income of the Club; shall have the power to rescind the action of any officer of the Club; insure that project funds not be used for administrative purposes; and approve Club members, delegates or alternatives to represent the Club at conventions.