Lion Tim grew up in Columbus, WI and in 1982 joined the United States Navy where for 22 years he worked in Aviation Ordnance, Bomb Disposal, and Deep-Sea Diving. During this time, he met Lion Kim, married, and had twins (boy and a girl). Nick is in the Navy as an Air Traffic Controller, and Katie is fulfilling her dreams in working as a wedding planner.

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Tim has an Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Bachelors in History and a Master's degree in Management and Organizational Behavior. He and his wife, Kim, work together as Realtors at REMAX Alliance group here in Venice, Florida. they also are members of VFW and the Patriot Riders who go out and help Veterans in need. Tim likes the beach, taking a boat out to look for dolphins and traveling. He looks forward to working with his fellow Lions in order to help those in need.

Lion Paddy retired after 40+ years working in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He was in the commercial area mainly in Sales, Marketing and Alliance management area of the company. His wife, Latha, is a retired Registered Nurse, and they have two daughters. The older daughter, Asha is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, and is currently a Major in the US Air Force. The younger daughter, Tina, is a CPA working and living in New York City.​

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Lion Paddy and Latha enjoy playing tennis and pickleball, and work out regularly to maintain good health. He is also involved with Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County, and helps raise funds for All Faiths Food Bank's Backpack program.

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Born in Attleboro, MA, Jeff attended Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, and attended St. Michael's College in Colchester, VT receiving a BA degree in English Literature. Jeff tried for a career in teaching after becoming certified to teach K-12 in Massachusetts. Eventually, he found a career in the computer industry, first as a field engineer and retiring as a Quality Engineering Manager. ​

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Jeff has one daughter, Erin, who is a self-employed artist and business owner in Providence and Boston. He moved to Venice with his wife , Lion Carole, in 2015. Having previously been a member of the North Attleboro, MA Lions, Jeff was reintroduced to the Venice Lions in 2016 and was inducted in October 2016.​

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Ed was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, and grew up in Nashua, NH. He graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy.

In 1981, Ed and his wife, Mary, moved to Sunapee, New Hampshire, where they raised their twin boys. During their time in Sunapee, Ed was an active member of the Sunapee Lions Club from 1989 to 2009, serving as President from 1992 to 1993. The Sunapee Lions Club was recognized as the District 44-N Club of the Year in 1993. 

Ed worked in various retail pharmacy settings before transitioning to a more challenging role in hospital pharmacy. This shift led to a distinguished career at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. Ed served as Hospital Pharmacy Manager, ICU Pharmacist, and then as an Oncology Pharmacist until 2019. The role in oncology was particularly gratifying due to the challenging responsibilities and the impact on patient care.

Upon retiring in 2019, Ed and Mary moved permanently to Englewood, Florida, where they embarked on a home renovation program led by Mary, enjoying their new chapter in a sunny and vibrant community.

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Lion Barbara learned about Lionism at an early age as her dad was a Lion in Bridgewater, MA. Years later when her husband Joe decided it was time to give back to their NH community, she suggested the Hampstead Lions Club.  They both became involved and he steadily worked his way through all the club and district offices reaching the position of District Governor of NH District 44-H.

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Lion Barbara has been a member of the Lions family since 1974 when she joined the Hampstead (NH) Lioness Club. She became the first Lioness District President in New England and earned five club extension awards. When Lions International dissolved the Lioness District organization she joined the Hampstead and then Portsmouth (NH) Lions Clubs and served as Treasurer of Lions Camp Pride (NH) for 4 years prior to relocating to Venice in 1994.  Upon her departure from NH the Hampstead and Portsmouth Lions Clubs joined in naming her a Melvin Jones Fellow and in 2009 the Venice Lions Club awarded her a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship.

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Since then Lion Barbara has served the Venice Lions Club as Secretary, 3rd, 2nd, 1st Vice President, as well as two terms as President in 1998-99 and in 2008-09.

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Pamela’s interest in Lionism began in 2008 when she managed a Library for the Blind in Virginia Beach.  The local Lions Club brought their mobile vision van to the library’s parking lot to offer free vision screenings, and she was so impressed, she joined the same day.  After that beginning in Virginia, Pamela was a member of two Lions’ Clubs in Mexico.  She has seen what it means to be a member of Lions International.  Every llocal club works to improve the lives of their community’s most vulnerable neighbors in a vast network of assistance spanning the globe.  Pamela continues to assist blind and low vision individuals access free audio books from the National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled.

Since I was a child, I have admired the Lions. For as young as I can remember their presence circled in our community. There was no mistaking their bright shiny yellow vest frolicking about at many events and happenings throughout our cities and towns in the Boston area where I was raised. Without knowing it then the Lions were much more than their colorful attire and big smiles.

On the last Sunday in October the Woburn MA Lions Club always hosts the annual Halloween Parade, an event that has taken place for 70 years. For about a decade my late husband Patrick along with a group of friends and his employees would build a float on one of his construction company trailers all decked out with Halloween décor. The company trucks would pull the float filled with friend’s kids aboard and a band playing The Monstah Mash down Main St. We would pass out thousands of pounds of candy to all the kids dressed in their costumes along the parade route, rain or shine the show went on! It was something Patrick took a lot of pride in doing and enjoyed every minute of it. We were not members of the Lions then but supported their local causes through donations to serve the community.

Six months after Patrick passed, I received a letter in the mail from The Lions Eye Foundation. Informing me that because of Patrick being an organ donor they successfully transplanted portions of his eyes to two (2) recipients that could now see. The gift of sight! Wow! This changed my world and gave me new perspective on my journey moving forward………… Feelings of, how will I get through the next day? Began to shift to, how can I serve others?

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On the one-year anniversary of my husband Patrick’s passing, it was Jan 16, 2024. I called the Venice Lions Club to inquire about joining. With open arms and a smile on the other end of the line Barbara said come on in! I was invited to the next meeting and soon thereafter I became a proud member of The Venice Lions Club! Now I get to wear that bright shiny yellow vest I admired so much as a child. I get to serve alongside the most kind and giving souls that I have ever met in my life. Soon after joining I also learned my grandfather was a member of the Lions in Reading MA for over 50 years!

I am a yoga teacher now and the most powerful message that I share is: “To show up just as you are and to know that wherever you are at, is exactly where you should be.”

Thank you, Lions, thank you……. 

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Judy grew up in a small town in Ontario, Canada. After nursing school she and several classmates moved to New Orleans for job opportunities and fun. She met Rocky at a holiday party and they married the following year. This year will be their 44th anniversary. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Judy’s nursing career was varied and very fulfilling. After obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (she already had an Associates Degree) and a Master’s Degree in Education, Judy spent most of her nursing career teaching, coaching and facilitating organizational development. She was actively involved in The American Society for Training and Development, an international organization for training professionals in all industries.  She served as the New Orleans Chapter Club President and was the Chair of the Host Committee for the 1992 international Convention which had 10,000 attendees. 
 

In 1995, Judy and her family moved to Aberdeen, Washington. It was there that Judy became involved in the local Lions Club.  She served on several committees and helped coordinate the Aberdeen Lions annual “Toast the Harbor” wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser. 
 

When she retired and moved to Florida in 2015, joining the local Lions club was a priority.  She and Rocky help coordinate the float decorations and volunteer participation in the Halloween and Christmas Parades. In her role as Tail Twister, Judy is able to reconnect with her teaching roots.

Ed grew up in New Orleans, LA. Following high school, he was fortunate enough to be awarded a Navy ROTC scholarship to Tulane University where he studied Chemical Engineering. After graduation and commissioning as an ensign, Ed served 6-1/2 years in the Navy, including nuclear propulsion training, 3 years on a fast attack submarine (USS RAY), and 2 years as a tactical team training instructor at the Naval Submarine School.

Ed met his future wife (Lion Jan) while his sub was visiting Groton, CT for pre-deployment training. Ed and Jan were married in January, 1980 and have two children, Christopher and Heidi. They also have four grandchildren: Ella (14), Clare (9), Max (6), and Violet (4).

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Ed left the Navy in 1983 to begin a second career working for a defense contractor. Until his retirement in 2019, Ed applied his engineering knowledge and Navy experience to a variety of tasks, including submarine tactics development and documentation, Navy at-sea exercise planning and analysis, submarine and surface warship combat systems performance evaluations, and US Coast Guard sensor effectiveness testing. During this period, Ed also continued his education and earned Masters degrees in Business Administration and Electrical Engineering. 

Upon retirement, Ed and Jan became snowbirds, spending their winters in a villa in North Port, FL and summers in a condo in West Hartford, CT near Heidi and her family. Ed became a Lion in 2023. Because he enjoys physical activities, he is quick to volunteer for any Venice Lions Club project involving manual labor. He is honored to coordinate the Venice Lions Club’s participation in the annual Venice Shark Tooth Festival, and hopes to continue serving in this role.

​Pamela’s interest in Lionism began in 2008 when she managed a Library for the Blind in Virginia Beach.  The local Lions Club brought their mobile vision van to the library’s parking lot to offer free vision screenings, and she was so impressed, she joined the same day.  After that beginning in Virginia, Pamela was a member of two Lions’ Clubs in Mexico.  She has seen what it means to be a member of Lions International.  Every llocal club works to improve the lives of their community’s most vulnerable neighbors in a vast network of assistance spanning the globe.  Pamela continues to assist blind and low vision individuals access free audio books from the National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled.