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1969-1970 Lion A.E. Prugel of Sonora, was elected to serve as the 11th District 2-A1 Governor at the Convention in Big Spring. Lion E.E. Long served as the Cabinet Secretary.
Two clubs were dropped during the year--- Menard and Eldorado Eastside. Both were organized in 1965-66. Membership continued to drop, decreasing from 3180 to 2987, a net loss of 243 members.
Five clubs earned the Melvin Jones Award---Brownwood Downtown, Brownwood Evening, Early, East Angelo, and Sonora. The District Convention was held in San Angelo. Lion Harry J. Wisehart, Jr., was elected as District Governor for the 1970-71 year.
1970-1971 Lion Harry J. Wisehart was elected at the San Angelo District Convention as District 2-A1's 12th District Governor. Serving as District Cabinet Secretary was Lion Edwin D. Murr of Junction. Serving as District Director of the Texas Lions Crippled Children's Camp was Paul J. Palmer of Brownwood and Carl O. Hyde of Midland. PDG Everett J. Grindstaff completed his second term as President of the Texas Lions Camp.
Two clubs earned the Melvin Jones Award---Midland Downtown and San Angelo Southside. One club, Midkiff, withdrew its charter.
Redistricting of the State had been a topic for several years and was brought to a vote at the State Council of Governors. It failed to pass. The District Convention was held in Midland on May 7- 8, 1971. Lion Homer J. Hodge was elected District Governor for the new year 1971-72.
1971-1972 At the District Convention in Midland, Lion Homer J. Hodge was elected as the District's 13th District Governor. Lion George M. Beard was appointed as Cabinet Secretary.
During the Governor's year, with the help of Lions Leonard Hanson and Ewart Phillips, the Lions Eye Bank for District 2-A1 was chartered. Three new clubs were also chartered--- The Midland Tall City, North Angelo, and the San Angelo Northwest Lions Club.
Governor Hodge was awarded the District Governor's Award for membership Growth of 5%. PDG Everett "Ebb" Grindstaff was elected to the Office of International Director at the International Convention in Mexico City, and became a candidate for the office of Third Vice President of Lions International. PDG Ebb eventually went through the chairs and reached the highest office as President of Lions International.
On May 5-6, 1972, the District Convention was held in Brownwood and hosted by the Brownwood Downtown, Brownwood Evening and Early Lions clubs. Governor Homer received the 100% District Governor's Award, the District Governors Extension Award and the District Governors Award for 5% membership growth. He also received a Commendation Award Certificate for Leadership Contribution. Governor Hodge designed a commemorative "3 in a Row" lapel pin honoring the District's 3 consecutive
years of winning the
"Melvin Jones
Award in 1966-67-68 under the leadership of PDGs George Thompson, Harvey Palmer and J. Marvin Allen.
The District Convention was held in Brownwood on May 5-6, 1972. Lion Ewart E. Phillips was elected District Governor for the year 1972-73.
PDG Hodge passed away in 2004.
1972-1973 The District Convention was held in Brownwood on May 5-6, 1972. Lion Ewart E. Phillips, of Brownwood, was elected to serve as the District's 14th Governor. Lion George F. McKay served as the Cabinet Secretary.
At the first cabinet meeting held in San Angelo, on July 30, 1972, the District Eye Bank directors were incorporated into the Governor's Cabinet as full voting members. The district was realigned into five regions instead of four; and ten zones, instead of nine. Membership increased in 1973, after a brief decline in 1972. Membership at the end of June 1973 was 3150 vs. 3105 at the beginning of July 1972. Two clubs lost their charters---Melvin and Junction Hill Country. Two Leo Clubs
were organized; one sponsored
by 5 clubs in Midland and the other by the San Angelo Southside Club.
Colorado City celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 22, 1972. International Director Ebb Grindstaff presented a 50-Year Charter Monarch Award to Past President Lewis B. Elliot.
The Bronte Noon Club celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 9, 1972. The San Angelo Northwest Angelo Club was chartered on August 19, 1972. More than 500 persons were in attendance as San Angelo gained its 7th club.
The District Convention was held in San Angelo on April 6-7, 1973. Linda Young of the Midland Southside Club was crowned queen. Lion T.N. (Tom) Nipp of Midland Westside was elected District Governor for 1973-74. Seven clubs won the Annual Growth Award (Melvin Jones Award).
1973-1974 Lion T.N. (Tom) Nipp of Midland Westside was elected District Governor for 1973-74. He was the District 2-A1's 15th Governor.
One new club was added, the Webb-Spring Club in Big Spring. Initially, membership decreased by 101 members but recovered 80 new members, ending the 1974 fiscal year with 3127 members.
During October, five clubs celebrated their 25th anniversaries together--- Eden, Miles, Paint Rock, Rowena and Talpa clubs. The San Angelo Downtown Lions Club celebrated fifty years of Lionism. The Winters Club also celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 22. Two Leo Clubs were added--- Winters Leo Club with 65 members and a Leo Club sponsored by the newly chartered Webb-Spring Club of Big Spring.
At the Mid-Winter Conference held in Sweetwater on January 18, 1974, International Director Ebb Grindstaff's name was submitted as a candidate for the Hall of Fame to the Council of Governors.
The District Convention was held in Big Spring on May 17-18, 1974. Miss Lori Beck, representing the San Angelo Sundown Club, was elected as District Queen for 1974-75. Governor Tom Nipp received the 100% Governor's Award and a Certificate from Lions International. Lion Jim Lemons was elected District Governor for 1974-75.
1974-1975 Lion Jim Lemons, of the Big Spring Downtown Club, was elected as District 2-A1's 16th Governor for 1974-75. Serving as Cabinet Secretary was Lion Russell DeVore of the Big Spring Evening Club.
The year ended with a total of 65 clubs and 3233 members. The North Concho Lions Club and Paint Rock Clubs were placed on status quo. On April 4, 1975, Eola Lions Club, sponsored by the Rowena Lions, was organized with 42 members. On May 14, 1975, Paint Rock was reorganized with 21 members. Governor Lemons was awarded the 100% District Governor's Award. Four clubs won the Founders Award;---Brady, Colorado City Downtown, Midland Eastside and the San Saba Lions Clubs.
The District Convention was held in Midland on May 2-3, 1975. Lion Paul A. Bozeman was elected District Governor for the year 1975-76.
At the International Convention, held in Dallas, Governor Lemons was presented with the first place award for the best District pin in Lionism for the year 1974-1975. PDG Homer Hodge designed the pin.
1975-1976 Lion Paul A. Bozeman, from Midland Evening Club, was elected as District 2-A1's 17th Governor for the year 1975-76. Lion Jack M. Darden was appointed as Cabinet Secretary and Treasurer.
The North Concho Club was dropped, however many members transferred to the newly organized Grape Creek Community Club. New clubs were organized in Mereta, Ballinger Breakfast, Wingate, Talpa-Centennial, Garden City and the Concho Valley Ag.
Lion Fiveash was awarded the Lions International Service Award for his work with reorganizing the Mertzon Club. This was the second time that Lion Fiveash had received this award. At the end of Governor Bozeman's term, the district membership stood at 3459 and 71 clubs. He received the 100% Governor's Award and the International Extension Award. Five clubs--- Mertzon, San Angelo Sundown, Greenwood, Reagan County and Sonora, received the Founders Award.
At the District Convention, held in Brownwood, on April 23-24, 1976, Lion Russell DeVore of Big Spring Evening Club, was elected as District Governor for the year 1976-77.
1976-1977 At the District Convention, held in Brownwood, on April 23-24, 1976, Lion Russell DeVore of Big Spring Evening Club, was elected as District Governor for the year 1976-77, the District's 18th Governor. Lion Virgil Perkins, also a member of the Big Springs Evening Club, served as the Cabinet Secretary.
The International Convention was held in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Governor DeVore was sworn in.
During the year, the District Cabinet voted to create the position of Lt. Governor beginning in the year 1977-78. Three new clubs were formed--- Blanket, Richland Springs and Westbrook.
The District Convention was held in San Angelo on April 23-24, 1977. Lion Julian E. McLean was elected District Governor for the year 1977-78.
1977-1978 The District Convention was held in San Angelo on April 23-24, 1977. Lion Julian E. McLean was elected as the 19th District 2-A1 Governor for the year 1977-78. Lion Joe E. Richards was appointed Cabinet Secretary.
At the District Convention, the voting delegates voted to create the position of Lieutenant Governor beginning in the year 1977-78. However, Governor McLean was unsuccessful in securing a candidate. The new cabinet position would appear on the ballot at the next convention.
An "Ebb Tide" Finance Campaign was organized to help Past International Director Everett "Ebb" Grindstaff in his race for the Third Vice President of Lions International.
The District Convention was held in Big Spring on April 28-29-30, 1978. Lion Harland B. Brancel, of the San Angelo Sundown Club, was elected District Governor for 1978-1979. Lion C.E. McCain, Midland Southside was elected as the District's first Lieutenant Governor. Diane LeWallen, representing the San Angelo Sundown Lions Club, was elected as District Queen.
The problem of member retention continued to be a problem during the year, both for the District and in the nation as a whole. Four district clubs--- Buchanan Dam, Ozona Southside and two others, were dropped. Membership on June 30, 1978 was 3,289, a net loss of 50 members. The final District 2-A1 News Letter of June 1978 contained the following quote of District Governor McLean: "I have sought answers all year to our membership retention problem, but it still defies a solution.
We must not give up, however."
1978-79 The District Convention was held in Big Spring on April 28-29-30, 1978. Lion Harland B. Brancel, of the San Angelo Sundown Club, was elected as District 2-A1's 20th Governor. Lion C.E. McCain, Midland Southside was elected as the District's first Lieutenant Governor. Diane LeWallen, representing the San Angelo Sundown Lions Club, was elected as District Queen. Lion U.T. Allison was appointed as Cabinet Secretary.
Lt. Governor C.E. McCain, elected as the District's first Lieutenant Governor, unfortunately did not meet the qualifications and eligibility rules for Lt. Governor as prescribed by the by-laws of Lions International, which stated that the qualifications for the position were the same as for District Governor. Therefore, the position of Lieutenant Governor remained open for the 1978-79 year.
The District hosted the State Eye Bank Association this year and Lion Leonard Hanson was elected President.
A committee consisting of PDG Paul Bozeman and PDG J.E. McLean, was organized to set guidelines for the office of Lt. Governor. The report was made and after discussion, was adopted.
The Buchanan Dam Club was reorganized on October 23, 1978 and the installation of new officers was held on November 13th. On November 7, 1978, the Ozona Southside Club, which had been dropped, was granted a new charter. A new Lioness Club, the East Angelo Lioness Club, was organized. Another Lioness Club, the San Angelo North Lioness, already in operation, had it officers installed in January 1978.
Past International Director Everett "Ebb" Grindstaff was elected as the Third Vice President of Lions International.
Midland, Texas hosted the District Convention on May 3-4, 1979. Lion Ben L. High was elected District Governor for the year 1979-80. Lion Glendon Westbrook of San Angelo was elected as the District's 1st official Lt. Governor after the disqualification of Lion C.E. McCain.
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