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General Information
LIONS LEARNING RETREAT See you in January 2022
"We Serve Through Diversity"
Lions Learning Retreat Mission:
To offer a weekend retreat designed to provide individual
Lions with tools to use in their local clubs to enhance
and improve their opportunities to succeed in serving their
communities and Lions Clubs International.
Thanks to the MD-12 Council of Governors for their support of the Lions Learning Retreat.
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The Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center has become the long-term home of this event and we appreciate the great facilities and service. The volunteer presenters and speakers who will provide the leadership and instruction for the weekend are ready to make sure you have the best possible experience. We hope you will be invigorated and encouraged and that you take home new tools to enrich your service. Thank you for being a part of the future of Lions in Tennessee.

"WE SERVE"
The LLR collects needed items for
Fisher House, For Veterans and their families:
• Tide with Bleach liquid (HE) laundry detergent, washing machine cleaner,
• dishwasher cleaner, dishwasher detergent,
• anti-bacterial wipes,
• paper “only” plates, bowls,
• disposable coffee cups with lids,
• batteries (AA, AAA, C, & D),
• packets of sugar, artificial sweeteners, salt, pepper, cooking spices,
• Saran plastic wrap, Reynolds Non-stick Wrap, Zip Lock bags (Gallon size), Glad
plastic food containers,
• small folding umbrellas
• postage stamps.
Homeless Student Closet:
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Lotion
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Dental Floss
• Deodorant
• Hair combs and Brushes
Childhood Cancer Patients
• Blankets
• Hats
• Inexpensive Toys (Dollar Store)
• Activity Books (Dollar Store)
Bridge Homeless Program:
• Athletic Socks
Board of Directors
• July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019: Eileen Laura, Ann Young, Susie Davenport
• July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020: Gary Laura, BJ Blankenship, Jim McFarland
• July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021: Clare Crawford, Jill Smelzer, Thom Wilson
Hotel Information
Rooms are on hold at the adjoining Holiday Inn Express, 111 Hospitality Blvd, Manchester Tennessee 37355 until December 20, 2019. Rates are $104.00 per night standard (not including taxes) based upon one or two people per room. Room reservation can be made at: 1-931-728-9383 Ask for the Lions' rate.
Many Lions Districts in Tennessee run promotional rates and arrangements to come to the Tennessee Lions Learning Retreat. Check with your District LLR Chair or District Governor for more information about how your District supports members.