Lions Year 2008-2010

Fauquier Host
Lions Club

P. O. Box 643
Marshall, VA 20116

THE STRAW HAT CLUB








"Let The Good Times Roll"

President: Lion W. L. "Doc" Plummer

“Doc” is a native of Virginia. He grew up in Vienna, Va., and moved to Falls Church when he and Barb were married in 1966, and then to New Baltimore, in Fauquier County, VA in 1976. He is retired from Fairfax County Public Schools where he was Assistant Coordinator of Mechanical Maintenance. He is also a life member of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept., where when he moved to Fauquier he was Lt. of the Rescue Squad.  He is past president of the Warrenton Lions Club, and past president of the Fauquier Lions Club. He has been on the Governors Cabinet for many years, and was on the Board of the Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation.  He is Lead Van Technician with the Lions Sight & Hearing Mobile Screening Van and handles maintenance and training.  He is on the Community Action, Head Start, Board of Directors in Fauquier County. He is also a R.S.V.P. volunteer with Fauquier County. He loves to play Santa Clause at Christmas for the Head Start children and Senior Citizens.  He was awarded the “Distinguished Community Citizen Award” for Scott District for 1997. At the 1999/2000 Fall Conference Doc was awarded the International Presidents Award for Humanitarian Service. He runs the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center for Fauquier County out of his garage. Doc became a Life Member in 2004. In 2008, Past International Director Roy Wilson presented Doc with the International President's Certificate of Appreciation for Lion Year 2007-2008 for his work with the Mobile Sight and Hearing Van Corporation.

1st Vice President & Lion Tail Twister: Lion Charles Yochem

Lion Charles was born in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. He has lived most of his life in Virginia but  has also lived in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Greece. While living in Virginia Beach, Charles developed an interest in water sports and going to the beach. After moving to Northern Virginia he began to appreciate the mountains and outdoor activities.
Lion Charles graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia in 1981 and then studied medical technology at Old Dominion University, graduating in 1985. He has worked in the clinical reference laboratory business for 20 years. Currently he is working in the information technology end of the clinical reference laboratory business.
Lion Charles enjoys all outdoor activities, working with youth, and going to the beach. He was a Cubmaster of a Cub Scout Pack and is now a Scoutmaster for a Boy Scout Troup in Warrenton.

Treasurer: Lion John Eccles

Lion John has lived in Fauquier County since 1986 and has been a member of the Lions Club of Fauquier since 1987.  He has served as club President, Secretary, and Treasurer. John became a Life Member in 2007.  He is a retired Federal Civil servant. Lion John is married to his wife Mary Jane.

Secretary: Lion Barbara Ann Plummer

Barbara is a native of Falls Church, Virginia. In 1966 she married William L. “Doc” Plummer and they have been involved together in community service ever since. Together they scheduled and operated the “Flame Room” for the Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept. Barbara has been President of the Jefferson Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, and The Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Barb and Doc moved to New Baltimore in Fauquier County in 1976 where she later joined the Warrenton Lioness Club and became President. Barb joined the Warrenton Lions Club and later transferred to the Fauquier Lions club where she served as Secretary & President.  Barb retired from Fairfax County Public Schools in 1993 after 27 years in Payroll. When she retired she was Coordinator of the Payroll Dept. She was Secretary of the No. Va. Lions Youth Camp for 4 years. Barb and Doc are both very active with the Mobile Sight and Hearing Van Corp. Barb retired as the Van Scheduler in July 2008 after serving for 12 years. Barb and Doc were one of five couples who received the “Lions Couples Award” from Governor Chuck Trigger for the 98/99 year. Barb received her Life Membership in 2008. Also in 2008, Past International Director Roy Wilson presented her with the International President's Certificate of Appreciation for Lion Year 2007-2008 for her work with the Mobile Sight and Hearing Van Corporation. Barb is now a volunteer at the Fauquier Hospital working out of the Life Center.

Lion Tamer: Lion Lawson Cockerille

Membership: Lion Bruce McKenzie         

Lion Bruce has been a resident of Fauquier County since 1990 and a Fauquier Lion since 2000.  He grew up in Fairfax County and for the last ten years has worked for Fairfax County as a Real Estate Appraiser.  Lion Bruce and his wife Gretchen have been married 15 years and volunteer with their church, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Warrenton, Virginia.  Lion Bruce and his wife Gretchen adopted a baby girl in 2006 and a teen-aged girl in 2007. They now are a very busy and happy family. Bruce has been an after member of the Warrenton-Fauquier and Virginia Jaycees for many years and is still active as a Board of Directors member for the Camp Virginia Jaycees, a camp for persons with mental disabilities.  He also volunteers with the Lions Youth Camp in Virginia

Immediate Past President: Lion Frank Serene

Lion Frank Serene joined the Merrifield Lions Club in 1975. A short time later he was forced to resign due to employment commitments. When the Gainesville/New Baltimore Lions had their first organizational meeting, Lion Frank became a chartered member. In 2003, and after eight years of 100% attendance, Lion Frank transferred to the Fauquier Lions Club. He has served as cabinet member for Health and Safety from 2001 through 2004 and as Youth Opportunities Chairman from 2004 through 2005. He has been on the board of the Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp for over 13 years in the positions of President, Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, and Region IV Director. Lion Frank is still on the Youth Camp board of directors. On the club level, Frank has served as President, Vice President, Tail Twister, Lion Tamer, as well as, on several committee positions. 
Frank is also involved in Boy Scouting with two sons who are Eagle Scouts. He has served as Scout Master, Committee Chairman, Committee Member, and Charter Organization Representative. He is also a member of the Boy Scouts of America Piedmont District Committee and has served as Staff of National Capital Area Council Wood Badge Training Staff.
Frank is a 1998 Melvin Jones Fellow, the Boy Scouts of America  Silver Beaver Award, the district Award of Merit and is a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow, as well as, the recipient of other awards.
He became a Life Member in 2005.

Director: Lion Hunter Rose

Lion Hunter joined the Fauquier Lions Club in 1989 and has been very active in Lionism. He was Secretary of the club for seven years, including Lions Years 1990-1991 through 1996-1997. Lion Hunter received the Secretary's Award for each of those Lions Years. He was elected to serve as President of the club for each of the following Lions Years: 1997-1998, 1998-1999, and 1999-2000. He received the President's Award for each year. In Lions Year 1993-1994, Lion Hunter was recognized for his work in Lionism by being presented with the Lion of The Year Award. Lion Hunter will be receiving his Life Membership in 2008.

Hunter and his wife, Pat, were married in 1954 and live in Middleburg, VA. They have three children and five grandchildren. Lion Hunter was a printer by profession and was the owner of a print shop in Marshall, VA for thirteen years.

Director: Lion John Turnbull

Lion John Turnbull is a native of Northern Virginia . Lion John joined the Vienna Ayr Hill Lions in 2003 and is the 2006-2007 Secretary of that club. John and his family moved to Warrenton in April of 2005. He joined the Fauquier Lions as an associate member and is on the Board of Directors. Lion John is a realtor.

News Letter Editor: Lion Sherry Atkins Brodnax

Sherry is a native of Fauquier County , born in Fauquier and raised in Prince William County . Sherry moved back to Fauquier County ( Marshall , Virginia ) when she married Henry H. Atkins Jr. Sherry has worked in Fauquier County since 1982 with Fauquier Community Action Head Start Program. She left her job for one year in 1988 which was the year that her husband died. Sherry returned to the Head Start program in 1989. She now lived in Front Royal, Viginia. With her current husband Lion John R. Brodnax, she has two children Henry Atkins and Teri Sisk She also has four grandchildren, Daniel, Harmon, Trea, and Dylan. Sherry does the Lions Newsletter and enjoys giving back to the community. Sherry has been a member of the Fauquier Lions Club since September 2004. Sherry received help as a child from the Lions in Prince William County , and feels that this is way of giving back and saying thank you. She is also a strong advocate for children and families. Lion Sherry has a Associate of Science Degree in Education, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services.