GGC Lions Club

12/30/2024

ATLANTA (Dec. 29, 2024)— Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100 years old, making him the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

The loss of any former president is always difficult for the nation. Jimmy Carter will be deeply missed by his fellow Lions, as he was a dedicated lifelong example of selfless, servant leadership. He was one of four Lions who served as U.S. presidents in modern times.

A great Lion has ascended to higher service.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and many friends of former President Lion Jimmy Carter. Although we are no longer active, we are honored to have been chartered by Lions Clubs International at Georgia Gwinnett College as the first 21st-century chartered campus Lions Club. In the photos accompanying this post, you will find images of many of our chartered club members, including chartered officers with President Jimmy Carter. He even wrote a letter of congratulations to our Chartering Faculty Advisor, Lion Dr. Jim Fatzinger, and our Chartering President, Lion Jerhvon Pearman, who considered President Carter a hero and role model.

This is a profound loss for humanity and a significant loss for Lionism.

Rest in peace, Past U.S. President and Past District Governor Lion Jimmy.

01/09/2017

Happy New Years to everyone! We want to take the time to brag about our wonderful President, Laura Braden. She has officially stepped down for this semester (Spr. 17) as President of the Georgia Gwinnett College Campus Lions Club but will remain a member of the club. President Braden has done a superb job leading the campus Lions club for six months! During the holiday's she went over and beyond to SERVE and show her LEADERSHIP skills!

President Laura was contacted by a grandmother who needed help in giving her two grandchildren a good Christmas. School was already out for the semester, and there were monetary problems since school was closed, but this didn't stop President Laura! She was determined to give these kids an amazing Christmas! The President, reached out to her church and other members of the campus Lions Club for help and along with the assistance of these wonderful individuals and money out of her own pocket, the President along with an associate member [Mariam Mirzoyan] were able to deliver three bags filled with gifts to the grandmother. [Pictures attached] Thanks to all members that assisted!

Finally, we want to congratulate President Laura Braden on recently entering the Georgia Gwinnett College School of Nursing. She has a career outlook to become a Pediatrician, and we support her 100%! There is a picture attached of our wonderful President in her uniform for the nursing school. She has a long two year journey ahead of her and with the support of family, friends, and the GGC Campus Lions Club. She will be walking across the stage soon! This is the reason she is no longer able to serve as President and she has passed the leadership role to her 1st VP, Ashleigh Pearman who will begin her role as the President (January 10, 2017) and supporting her will be the new 1st VP Maddie Truong. All of these are wonderful students who President Laura has trusted to continue on with the club.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful year!

11/30/2016

Lions in Tennessee District 12N are stepping up to do their part in Gatlinburg, TN and are asking for help from fellow Lions in Georgia.

For those of you who may not know, a wildfire continues to burn in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.
About 100 homes have been damaged or destroyed by flames from spreading wildfires, state emergency officials said. More than 14,000 people were evacuated from Gatlinburg alone, with hundreds of them seeking refuge in emergency shelters.

Lions Clubs International Foundation has made a $10,000 emergency grant today.Also, TN District 12N is fundraising for this emergency relief effort. If you donate $10 to the below page, District 12N will match it with another $10 for immediate relief efforts in Gatlinburg. If you donate $500 to the below page, District 12N will match it with another $500 for immediate relief efforts in Gatlinburg.

This is your chance to double the help that you can give to those in need.

Please LIKE, SHARE, and DONATE!

***All funds from this page will be sent to Lions Clubs International Foundation, and earmarked for 100% of the funds to be given to Gatlinburg Fire Victims in need.

***All funding from this page will be matched dollar for dollar with Lions Clubs funds, up to $5000. 100% of funds raised will be donated to relief efforts in Gatlinburg.*** Details: A historic wildfire continued to burn in Gatlinburg on Tuesday, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses and...

11/28/2016

11/18/2016

Yay!! Our event was a success. Can't wait to send them and thank our soldiers for everything they have sacrificed for us.

11/17/2016

Letters for soldiers was a great success!!

10/13/2016

Shout out to Mr. Pete and Ms. Katie for supplying the snowcones machine and the speakers!! Also to all the members that came out and helped serve our community!! Conner was the MVP with the golf chart driving 😎😎 way to go LIONS!!

10/08/2016

On our way to do our last pick up with Movers and Shakers!

09/30/2016

Georgia Gwinnett College newest safety tool, the LiveSafe app, is now available for students, faculty and staff who live and work on and around campus, as well as their families and friends.

LiveSafe turns smartphones into safety devices, providing discreet, two-way communications with GGC Public Safety officials. Users can anonymously share suspicious activity or report crimes with safety officials and submit their location if an emergency arises. They also can share their location with family members and friends, even as they are on the move. The LiveSafe app provides an effective way to connect people with the help and resources they need.

Two features are especially appealing:

1. The GPS-based SafeWalk, which allows families and friends to virtually keep up with individuals as they walk from one place to another until they arrive safely.
2. The ability to report anything suspicious through text, photo or video messaging – and anonymously, if preferred.

GGC students, faculty and staff are encouraged to download the LiveSafe app, which is available for both iPhone and Android devices. Select the Georgia Gwinnett College affiliation and then complete the user profile.

For more information, please go to:

Georgia Gwinnett College provides access to targeted baccalaureate and associate level degrees that meet the economic development needs of the growing and diverse population of the northeast Atlanta metropolitan region.

09/21/2016

This was recently shared by Business & Community Friends of MMS Leo Club. We are excited to be joining them and Lawrenceville Lions Club in a challenge to see who raises the most box tops for education.

Times are tough. In today's difficult economy, most school districts are struggling to make ends meet as they educate hundreds, or even thousands, of students every day. Even though you'd love to help your child's school district, you probably don't have the funds to start writing checks on top of the school taxes you already pay.

An easy, painless way to help .....

Start clipping Box Tops for Education. Hundreds of products participate in the program, and you probably already have several in your pantry, freezer and fridge. For every Box Top you clip, your child's school will receive 10 cents. That may not sound like a lot, but it adds up quickly. Each school can receive up to $20,000 per school year from clipped Box Tops.

Imagine what your school could do with $20,000: New books, playground equipment, more supplies, field trips, classroom parties and more are possible. There are no limitations on the money's use, so your school can spend it as needed.

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Update of last meeting results .... GGC Lions Club - 14 collected ..... Lawrenceville Lions Club - 62 collected ... In our Champion of the Clubs contest ...ongoing results to follow .........

GGC Campus Lions, if you have some turn them in to Lion Andrew Detherow, Co-Adviser's: Katie Buell or Laura Holland.

08/15/2016

Yesterday, we had a very productive meeting! President Braden started the meeting and introduced everyone in the room. We had two new members that will be joining. We immediately jumped into the activities for 2016-2017 year. They will be posted at a later day.

We had PDG Lion Ed Hashbarger that was present along with GLT Chair Lion Pete Stamsen, and our Immediate Past President/Zone Chair Jerhvon Pearman.

Lion Ed, presented the GGC Campus Lions with our very bubble gum machine and popcorn machine. IPP Jerhvon, was presented a Lions Water Fountain for his leadership within District 18-I. Club Secretary/Treasurer Andrew, was presented a Lions Statuette for his dedication to Lionism and taking time out of his summer schedule to work at the Georgia Lions' Camp, Inc. as a Camp Counselor. Great job, Lion Andrew! In conclusion, Lion Ed passed on the Horse's Ass Award to Lion Pete Stamsen who dedicated it to our club to rotate to the members.

The member's present did speak with Associate Director Torrez Wilson of Georgia Gwinnett College Student Involvement on where to place our new bubble gum machine. The IPP and President Braden will work with Associate Director Torrez Wilson and Rontai Walker to finalize the new location of our bubble gum machine. Perhaps, in the Student Center.

There's so much ahead for our Lions! We are climbing mountains together!

Please check out our Instagram account: https://i.instagram.com/ggc.lions.club

07/21/2016

Received pictures from President Laura Braden and Immediate Past President Jerhvon Pearman regarding some more gifts exchanged between them.

President Laura has received her exchanged gift of a Lions bronze bell and a personalized walnut gavel with the following, "Presented to President Laura Braden 2016-2017 Immediate Past President Jerhvon Pearman".

Immediate Past President Jerhvon has received his exchanged gift of a walnut base lion statuette. With the following personalization, "Jerhvon T. Pearman - Georgia Gwinnett College Lions Club - Chartering President; October 7, 2014 - July 1, 2016". He also received a Lions gold letter vest from the 1st Vice President Ashleigh Pearman.

The Immediate Past President present President Braden and 1st Vice President Pearman with their new badges and the official titles.

It is a tradition among clubs that they have a exchange of gifts/passing of the gavel from one president to the incoming president.