Lions District 20-E1 - Serving the Genesee Valley

A Message from DG Terry...

I can’t believe it is June already.

My testimonial is history and I have only a few more dinners to go to. Soon I’ll be in Minneapolis and will be turning over the position to DGE Marv. I would like to thank everyone in the District for making my year as DG such a great experience. This time a year ago I was scratching my head wondering what I had gotten myself into. Today I can tell you that it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The experience started in Bangkok and ends in Minneapolis. In between I have met many wonderful, caring Lions. We are lucky to be a part of such a great District. I challenged each club to work on new members, and despite a slow start the clubs in the district have answered that challenge and as we approach the end of this Lion’s year there is a good chance that the District will end with a net increase. In my visits around the district I witnessed International President Al’s theme in action. We truly have “Everyday Heroes, Performing Miracles Through Service.” Don’t let this end in our District.

Some of the major accomplishments during this past year include, membership growth, joining the Lion SEE program, clubs working together to meet the needs of individuals when one club can’t do it alone, clubs joining together to help each other grow, and the work towards our new branch club.

I would like to thank all the members of the Wellsville Lions Club for their support during the years leading up to my becoming District Governor and especially this past year. A big thank you to my drivers. It made my traveling much easier knowing I didn’t have to worry about driving myself, it also allowed Laura to not have to worry. I enjoyed watching my drivers get a chance to see other clubs around the District and how they are different but the same. I traveled in some unique styles, from the airplane ride to Batavia provided by Lion Gary Barnes, to the flight in the Corvette to Rochester. I would also like to thank all the PDG’s who provided support and advise. Especially IPID John, PDG Marv, PDG Jim, and IPDG Terry. Thanks also goes out to all my Region and Zone chairs for all of their work.

During my travels I learned that many clubs in the District liked to sing, so I established a little contest and here are the results. The winner of the “Best Sounding Club” is the Alfred Lions under the direction of PDG Leo, although they might have been rehearsing before my visit. The “Worst Sounding Club,” hands down was the Batavia Club and their rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Thankfully it wasn’t my birthday!

This past year has been very rewarding to both myself and Laura, we have met many great people and made many life long friends. I hope the District continues to support DGE Marv in his year as District Governor. I look forward to serving the District in years to come. Again thank you all for making my year so rewarding!

YIL,

PDGE Terry

About DG Terry Loucks

District Governor Terry Loucks has been a member of the Wellsville Lions Club since 1984, and has 24 years of perfect attendance.

He has served as a Tail Twister, a Board Member, Third, Second and First Vice President, and then Club President 2000-2001. He also served as chairman of the major project committee overseeing a donation of $10,000 to the local hospital, as well as chairman of several other major club projects.

DG Terry chaired the Greater Wellsville Trout Derby for five years, guiding its expansion into the dominant fundraiser that it has become.

He has been the editor of the Wellsville Lions' "Leo’s Memos" club publication for 10 years, and has been a major solo performer, better known as an “Endman” in several of the Club’s annual Minstrel Shows over the years. He has actively supported the show every year since he joined the Club.

He has served the District as Zone Chairman for three years, Region Chairman for two years and has been on the District’s Long-Range Planning Committee for two years. Lion Terry has received the District Governor’s Appreciation Award for three years and he is a Melvin Jones Fellow. He is also a graduate the MD 20 Lions Leadership Institute.

He has been a sixth-grade teacher, maintains his current position as Dean of Students at the Wellsville Middle School and has served the Village of Wellsville as a member of its Board of Trustees.

DG Terry resides in Wellsville with his wife Laura, and children Kristen, Brad and Elizabeth and grandson David.

DG Terry's
Visitation Schedule

Most of the club visitations have been confirmed. If you have a conflict, contact DG Terry and a new date will be set up.
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Visitation Guidelines
No other program or business, other than announcements, should be scheduled. A short board of directors meeting is required at the end of the regular meeting. Spouses and guests are welcome. Someone will call your president for confirmation and directions the preceeding week.