Gold Dome

Lions Club

Presents and Endorses:

Lion Darrell Jennings

For Second Vice District Governor

For District 29-O

2009-2010

"More Lions-More Friends”

Biography

· Birth August 10, 1949

· Location: Highland Park, Michigan

· Grew up in: Southfield, Michigan

· Came to WV in October 1983

· Field of work: Accounting -- State Employee for Tax Department

· Married to: Jill Marks-Jennings

· Children: Michael Jennings, Culloden, WV; Heather Marks, Novi, Michigan

· Grandchildren: Chloe & Paige, Culloden, WV

· Church affiliation: Dunbar 1st Church of God

· Theme: “More Lions-More Friends”

Education

· 1964-1967 Southfield High School, Southfield, Michigan.

· 1967-1968 Walsh Institute of Accountancy, Detroit, Michigan.

· 1970-1971 Oakland County Community College, Farmington, Michigan.

· 1985-2001 WV Civil Service (19 classes), Charleston, WV

Work History

· Prior to 1984, Lion Darrell worked a variety of jobs including: Dishwasher, Gas Station Attendant, Factory Worker, Restaurant Manager, Route Supervisor & Truck Driver for a wholesale food manufacturer, Cab Driver and a Junior Accountant for a Certified Public Accountant

· 1984 to present: WV State Tax Department, Charleston Regional Office: Revenue Agent—Lion Darrell is responsible for collecting taxes from delinquent taxpayers and bringing them into compliance with state tax laws

· 2000 to present: TicketMaster, Charleston, WV: Part Time Ticket Sales Representative –Lion Darrell sells tickets nationwide for a variety of entertainment venues

“More Lions-More Friends”

Lion Darrell Jennings’ theme “More Lions-More Friends” simply states the message that to strengthen our Lions organizations, we must increase our membership and thus increase our friendships. The lifelong friendships made through Lionism come about through the unselfish service we as Lions provide together.

The needed membership increases come from recruiting new members (and keeping them) for each club and creating new clubs from communities needing service. “As Second Vice District Governor,” says Lion Darrell, “I will encourage everyone to obtain “More Lions-More Friends.”

Lions Service

Lions Club

Charleston Gold Dome:

· Joined 2004

· Board of Directors since 2004

· Club Chaplain 2004-2005

· President since 2005

· Kiss A Pig Treasurer 2009

Shawnee/Mink Shoals:

· Joined 1993

· Regular Attendance

· Mint Distribution and Sales

District 29-O

· Zone 9 Chairman 2007

· Zone 8 Chairman 2009

· Leader/Pilot Dogs Chairman 2009

Achievements

· Melvin Jones Fellow 2004

· Leonard Jarrett Award 2008

· International President’s Commendation 2008

· Perfect Attendance since July 2005

· Attended State Convention

· Attended 2 WV Lions Leadership Schools

Community Involvement

Fraternal Order of Eagles

· President of Aerie#519 2008-2009

· District #2 Director 2007-2008

· District#2 Treasurer since 2003

· State Committee Chairman

· Youth Ideals 2004-2005

· Eagle Village since 2005

· Eagle Riders 2008-2009

· Grand Worthy President of WV Fund since 2003

Herbert Hoover High School

· Project 1998 Graduation Treasurer 1998-2008

Bridge Elementary School

· PTO Vice President 1985-1986

Elkview Baptist Church

· AWANA Club Commander 1997-2000

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