DISTRICT 2-S 2 TEXAS HALL OF FAME

Elevation of Lions into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame bestows an honor upon one who has been outstanding in using their time, talents, and resources to further the cause of humanitarian services.

The nominee shall be certified to the Council of Governors not later than the February Council of Governors Meeting of the year the District is allowed to nominate a candidate. The District may nominate an inductee every three (3) years based upon the schedule provided by MD-2.

1. Minimum standards to qualify as a nominee for the Texas Lions Hall of Fame are:
a. Be an active member is good standing or recently deceased member with at least fifteen (15) years of service;
b. Be a member of District 2-S 2 Hall of Fame
c. Having provided outstanding and dedicated service as a Lion beyond the call of duty;
d. Having provided other than service as a Lion to community, state, and nation;
e. Having accomplished special achievements in, or contributions to, humanitarian service for those less fortunate; and
f. Not having solicited in any manner for this recognition, which will automatically eliminate the soliciting candidate for that year.

The nominating Committee shall be chaired by the most recent living Texas Hall of Fame inductee from District 2-S 2 residing in District 2-S 2.

The Committee will consist of all living District 2-S 2 Texas Hall of Fame inductees residing in District 2-S 2 and are in good standing within a club in good standing within District 2-S 2 and Lions International.

Nominations must be Submitted to the nominating committee by November 30 of the fiscal year that the District will be able to induct a candidate. The committee will review nominations and will decide on an inductee before the District Mid Winter Conference in the year that the selected nominee will be inducted. The nominee will be told of their selection privately by the Committee Chair so they may arrange for family and friends to attend the state convention where they will be inducted into the State Hall of Fame. The official announcement will be made at the District Convention prior to the State Convention that the selected inductee will be inducted.

Prior to the fiscal year for the District to nominate an inductee, the Committee Chair will work with the District Governor team to budget money to cover the following expenses:
1. Cost of plaque that will be given at the state convention.
2. Cost of state convention registration for inductee and companion
3. Cost of travel expenses based upon LCI audit guidelines to and from the state convention, including lodging for inductee and companion.

 District 2-S 2 Texas Lions State Hall of Fame Committee
INDUCTED IN   * DECEASED
2020-2021  PDG CHUCK MARTIN
2017-2018  PDG TONY BRADDICK
2014-2015  PDG C. DON ROBINSON*
2011-2012  PDG RONALD G. LANDERS*
2008-2009  PDG IRV C. WISHNOW, OD
2005-2006  PCC PAT H. BRENNAN
2002-2003  DG JAMES “BUD” McCUNE*
1999-2000  PDG VERNON 0. CARMICHAEL*
1996-1997  PDG GEORGE L. CONNER*
1993-1994  PDG CHARLES W. PHILIPP*
1990-1991  PDG JOHN J. TRYLING *
1987-1988  PID C. HOWARD LEVERETT, JR.*
1987-1988  M. R. ”SMITTY” SMITH*
1984-198S  PDG FRED R. HAMILTON*
1981-1982  PDG J. L. “JIMMY” MCPHERSON*
1978-1979  PDG JOE B. PARR *
1974-1975  PID DON A. BUCKALEW*
1972-1973  JIMBO WOOLRIDGE*
1971-1972  PDG E. H. “EDDIE” MUNGER*