Club Leadership
Rev. David Greene
President & Communications Director
liondavid@katylions.org
713.714.6789 x3
Lion David joined the club in 2020 and has served in leadership ever since. He has a background in communications and the non-profit world, which makes serving in his current capacity a natural fit.
Lydia Osuna
Vice President & Membership Chair
lionlydia@katylions.org
713.714.6789
Lion Lydia joined the club in 2020 and began her career in Lionism as part of the communications and membership teams. She has a background in the medical world, and she brings that compassion to everything she does.
Tawana Goodwin
Vice President & Education Chair
liontawana@katylions.org
713.714.6789 x6
Lion Tawana joined the club in 2021 and was an instant presence with our club and community. Her decades of experience in the non-profit world and her relationships in the community made her an absolute no-brainer to join our Board.
Sue E. Greene
Treasurer & Club Administrator
lionsue@katylions.org
713.714.6789 x5
Lion Sue joined the club in 2021 with her late husband, and spent six months on the finance and communication teams before being sworn in as treasurer. She has previously served on the board of her local municipal workers union, and has more than 40 years in service using her accounting background.
Mattie Thigpen
Secretary & Parliamentarian
lionmattie@katylions.org
713.714.6789
Lion Mattie joined the club in 2020 and instantly lit up many other lions with her passion for service and our community. She has served on the board of several organizations and has a background in the hospitality and customer service field.
Angela S. Goad
Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer
lionangela@katylions.org
713.714.6789 x4
Angela joined the world of Lionism in May 2022 and quickly made her mark within the Katy Lions. Her unique life experiences and background lend her to be eminently qualified to serve as our organization's safety officer. In this role, she will help to ensure that all of our meetings, activities, and indeed our entire organization is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space and place for all.
Advisors, Coordinators & Liaisons
Service Committee
The Service Team assists in developing service goals and action plans, identifying potential projects, guiding project planning and implementation and involving club members in meaningful service. Coordinates and ensures the effective leadership of service projects relating to the global service framework by supporting leads assigned to each club service initiative.
This team is made up of the Service Chair, Toy Drive Lead, Lions Contests Lead, Lion Tamer, Vision Screening Lead, Food Drives Lead, Recycling Lead, Life Saving & Quality Lead, and the Physical Fitness Lead.
Service Chair
Daniel Lee
Toy Drive
David Greene
Lions Contests
Angela Goad
Lion Tamer
Tricia Garmond
Vision Screening
Khiva Mackey
Food Drives
Sue Greene
Recycling
Fauska Bashabe
Life Saving & Quality
JD Shipley
Physical Fitness
Membership Committee
The Membership Team ensures membership growth by reaching new markets, actively recruiting members and ensuring member satisfaction. This committee also verifies the qualifications of potential members who are considered by the club’s Board of Directors and noted in item Article III, section 2, of the Club Constitution.
This team is made of of the Membership Chair, Hispanic Outreach Lead, Tail Twister, New Business Lead, and the Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer.
Lydia Osuna
Membership Chair
Estela Yanes
Hispanic Outreach
Mattie Thigpen
Tail Twister
Matthew Ferraro
New Business
Angela Goad
Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity
David Greene
President
Schools (Education) Committee
The Education & Schools Team facilitates support for our young people and especially interactions within and in collaboration with local schools and facilities.
This team is made up of the Education Chair, Scholarships Lead, two Leos Advisors, and the Vision Screening Lead.
Tawana Goodwin
Education Chair
Adrienne Davitz
Scholarships Lead
Caswell Jones
Leo Advisor
Al Green II
Leo Advisor
Tricia Garmond
Vision Screening
David Greene
President
Marketing Communications & IT Committee
The Marketing Team ensures effective internal and external communication, reshape public opinion and improve visibility of the club’s activities in the community. Assists members by providing access and/or support to online tools and communication as needed.
This team is made up of the Communications Director, Social Media Lead, Speaker Rotation Lead, Club Administrator, and Fundraising Lead.
David Greene
Communications Director
Angela Goad
Social Media & Speaker Rotation
Sue Greene
Club Administrator
Fundraising
Tammy Howell
Assistant Secretary
Global Action Team
With the support of the board of directors, develops and initiates a coordinated plan to expand humanitarian service, achieve membership growth, and develop future leaders.
This team is comprised of the President, First Vice President, Membership Chair, Secretary, Service Chair, and Treasurer.
David Greene
President
Lydia Osuna
First Vice President & Membership Chair
Mattie Thigpen
Secretary
Service Chair
Sue Greene
Treasurer
Constitution & Bylaws Committee
The C&BL Team interprets the club constitution and by-laws and may be charged with facilitating changes in accordance with amendment procedures.
This team consists of the Parliamentarian, Immediate Past President, Club Lawyer, President, and Membership Chair.
Mattie Thigpen
Parliamentarian
Immediate Past President
Daniel Lee
Club Lawyer
David Greene
President
Lydia Osuna
Membership Chair
Leadership Committee
The Leadership Development Team notifies club members of training opportunities offered by the district, multiple district and Lions Clubs International as well as non-Lion programs that could benefit club members.
This team consists of the First Vice President, Second Vice President, Communications Director, Speaker Rotation Lead, and Club Administrator.
Lydia Osuna
First Vice President
Tawana Goodwin
Second Vice President
David Greene
Communications Director
Angela Goad
Speaker Rotation
Sue Greene
Club Administrator
Finance Committee
The Finance Team ensures proper documentation and authorization of funds, arrange for the annual review of club accounts, and ensures the delivery of all financial information to the successor committee.
This team consists of the Treasurer, Fundraising Lead, Secretary, Safety, Diversity and Inclusivity Officer, and the LCIF Coordinator.
Sue Greene
Treasurer & LCIF Coordinator
Fundraising
Mattie Thigpen
Secretary
Angela Goad
Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer
David Greene
President
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Team submits the names of candidates for the various club offices to the club at the nomination meeting. At this meeting, nominations for all offices to be filled in the succeeding year may also be made from the floor.
This team consists of the Club Administrator, President, First Vice President, Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer, and the Hispanic Outreach Lead.
Sue Greene
Club Administrator
David Greene
President
Lydia Osuna
First Vice President
Angela Goad
Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer
Estela Yanes
Hispanic Outreach Lead
Job Descriptions
Members of the Board of Directors
President ฿
As defined by Lions Clubs International, the President is the chief executive of the club and ensures the overall smooth operation of the club. They appoint chairpersons, plan and conduct meetings, manage club elections, and facilitate collaboration.
First Vice President ฿
The First Vice President is the president's shadow, preparing to become president next year while supporting the club president this year in implementing their goals and being a catalyst for the club's activities.
Second Vice President ฿
The Second Vice President attends all the same meetings that the president and first vice president attend so they are aware of the club's operations, and also oversee committees or special projects as designated by the president.
Secretary ฿
Job The Secretary records the ongoings of the club and the board in the form of minutes, reports monthly to MyLCI or more frequently as needed, maintains the membership roster, and conducts the quorum call at each meeting that business is to be discussed.
Treasurer ฿
The Treasurer is the primary signer and responsible person for all club finances and assets. Alongside the secretary, the treasurer receives dues and any other monies coming into the club, and with the authorization of the board, signs and sends all checks from and on behalf of the club. The treasurer reports to the club during each business meeting the financial health of the club, and more frequently as needed to the board.
Immediate Past President ฿
The Immediate Past President is an invaluable resource and guide to the president and leadership team. They will frequently serve as an ambassador representing our club to other Lions and Leos groups and the world. They help the president to remain mindful of the needs and perspectives of the club and its members.
Communications Director ฿
The Communications Director (Marketing Communications Chairperson) keeps all club activities in the public eye while promoting the club and its service to the community. This is mainly done via the club's social media channels: facebook, twitter, and Instagram, as well as publication to local Nextdoor and relevant newspapers as appropriate.
Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer
Our Safety, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer (Safety Officer) is responsible for making sure that all locations and spaces that our club uses are free of hazards, and that we can safely serve the community and our Lions. They also make sure that our club meetings are conducted in a safe and inclusive way so that no member or guest feels unwelcome or otherwise excluded. In our club, we feel this is such an important role that we have elevated it to be a part of our board of directors.
Advisors, Coordinators, Liaisons, & Committee Positions
Club Administrator
The Club Administrator supports and facilitates the board of directors in their various roles, and also has same-level access as the secretary and president within MyLCI. The Club Administrator ensures that all reporting, including service reporting, happens on a regular basis and is accurate.
Education Chair
The Education Chair serves as the liaison and mentor to the Katy Leos Club. The primary advisor to the Leos, with the other advisors providing additional support and also being aware of the goings-on of the Leos club. As the club’s primary representative, and as an advisor placed by and on behalf of the club, the Education Chair ensures that the Leos know how to and are running their own meetings, are able to conduct themselves professionally, and that their service journey is getting started positively. Probably one of the most difficult positions, the Leos Advisors and the Education Chair will often not intervene or step in directly, but will instead politely, and usually privately, advise the leos officers on how to do things. Ultimately, though, it is their club and therefore their responsibility to succeed.
Food Drives Lead
The Food Drive Lead’s primary focus and task is developing and rolling out food drives to benefit the local food pantries and homeless organizations serving the Katy community.
Fundraising Lead
The Fundraising Lead is the primary originator of fundraising opportunities, including our carnivals.
Hispanic Outreach Lead
The Hispanic Outreach Lead is tasked with helping the Membership Committee with ensuring that appropriate and equal attention is spent on connecting with the Hispanic Community in Katy.
Club Lawyer
The Club Lawyer helps to ensure that all of our activities are conducted in accordance with local, state, and national laws.
LCIF Coordinator
Job The LCIF Coordinator collaborates with LCIF and their District counterpart to source and implement grants, as well as share the great work of LCIF. While a financial background is not necessary, the coordinator will also work closely with the treasurer to bring LCIF and non-LCIF grants and humanitarian funds to the club.
Leos Advisors
The Leos Club Advisors works in tandem with the Education Chair to support and facilitate the needs of the Katy Leos Club.
Life Saving & Quality Lead
With the increase in unreliable, damaging, extreme weather, the Life Saving & Quality Lead is the direct liaison with the City of Katy and the district's ALERT team, ensuring that prior to, during, and after any community impacting disaster, our club is able to rapidly respond and meet the new challenges and needs of the community. The LSQ Lead also coordinates blood drives, donor drives, marrow drives, and other life-saving initiatives.
Lion Tamer
The Lion Tamer is responsible for the banners, stands, and physical "stuff" that the club uses in the course of our meetings and activities.
Lions Contests Lead
The Lions Contests Lead oversees any contests related to Lions organizations, including the Peace Poster and Peace Essay contests.
Membership Chair
Job The Membership Chairperson works with the club's leadership team and their District-level counterpart to develop and execute membership initiatives designed to maintain and increase our club. They are in charge of orienting and nurturing new members and partnering them with mentoring lions. In our club, this is not a board position automatically, however a board member is usually appointed to this role.
New Business Lead
The New Business Lead is tasked with fostering relations with businesses and communities outside of our traditional area of focus.
Parliamentarian
The Chairperson of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, they help the Board and members interpret the Constitution and adhere to its rules and procedures.
Physical Fitness Lead
The Physical Fitness Lead is the primary point person for all service projects and fundraisers focusing on diabetes, including the Texas Lions Camp, and they help the Service Chair will identifying and rolling out opportunities.
Recycling Lead
Job The Recycling Lead is the primary point person for all service projects and fundraisers focusing on improving the environment, with primary emphasis on recycling and roadside clean-ups.
Scholarships Lead
The Scholarships Lead works directly with our scholarship partners to ensure that the scholarships that we have in collaboration with, and in support of the community, are administered efficiently, effectively, and are promoted to the best level possible.
Assistant Secretary
The brief of the Assistant Secretary is to serve as a backup person to the Secretary, and to help with data entry.
Service Chair
The Service Chairperson helps develop service projects and activities, and assist in setting them up for the activity's leaders. They also report the clubs' service and activities to MyLion regularly. In our club, they are not a member of the board of directors.
Social Media Lead
Job The Social Media Lead is the backup person within the club that has knowledge of all of the technical systems of the club. This person has most if not all of the permissions for our systems, and they can be deputized to assist other Lions with matters at the same degree of authority and access as the Communications Director.
Speaker Rotation Lead
Job The Speaker Rotation Lead (Program Coordinator) helps enrich our Lions by scheduling speakers to address our club about relevant and worthy topics. This person schedules two guest speakers for each month which can include the district governor, zone chairperson, and representatives from the district’s charities.
Tail Twister
The Tail Twister provides comedic relief and promotes joyous harmony within our club and especially at all regular meetings of the club. They conduct good-natured stunts and challenges to members, with the goal of fostering community and the spirit of Lionism.
Toy Drive Lead
The Toy Drive Lead is the primary point person for the Annual Toy Drive benefitting Texas Childrens’ Hospital and other deserving organizations.
Vision Screening Lead
The Vision Screening Lead is the primary point person for eye glass collections, vision screening in the schools, and any other vision related service projects and fundraisers.
Past Club Leaders
2022-2023
President Rev. David Greene
1st Vice President Lydia Osuna
2nd Vice President Tawana Goodwin
Secretary Mattie Thigpen
Treasurer Sue E. Greene
Communications Director Rev. David Greene
Safety Officer Angela S. Goad
2021-2022
President Carol J. Barnett
1st Vice President Rev. David Greene
2nd Vice President Lydia Osuna
Secretary Rev. David Greene
Treasurer Sue E. Greene
Immediate Past Pres. Jeannine Honicker
Communications Director Rev. David Greene
Service Chair Lydia Osuna
Membership Chair Lydia Osuna
2020-2021
President Jeannine Honicker
1st Vice President Carol J. Barnett (February-June)
1st Vice President Cheryl Tyler (July-February)
2nd Vice President Rev. David Greene
Secretary Rev. David Greene
Treasurer Nancy Chesbro
Immediate Past Pres. Carol J. Barnett
Communications Director Rev. David Greene
Membership & Service Chair Jeannine Honicker
2019-2020
President Carol J. Barnett
1st Vice President Jeannine Honicker
2nd Vice President Rev. David Greene (April-June)
2nd Vice President Kathleen Wilkening (July-April)
Secretary Rev. David Greene (April-June)
Secretary Lezine Moundaya (July-April)
Treasurer Nancy Chesbro
Immediate Past Pres. Barbara LeBoff
Communications Director Rev. David Greene
2018-2019
President Barbara LeBoff
1st Vice President Carol J. Barnett
2nd Vice President Jeannine Honicker
Secretary Mark Bishop
Treasurer Nancy Chesbro
Immediate Past Pres. Nancy Chesbro
2017-2018
President Nancy Chesbro
1st Vice President Barbara LeBoff
2nd Vice President Umesh Patel
Secretary Carol J. Barnett
Treasurer Elizabeth Booth
Immediate Past Pres. Alvin Cox
2016-2017
President Alvin Cox
1st Vice President Rev. Jeremiah Hill
2nd Vice President Garrett Nelson
Secretary Nancy Chesbro
Treasurer Janice Sawyer-Jackson
Immediate Past Pres. John Tankersley
2015-2016
President John Tankersley
1st Vice President Alvin Cox
2nd Vice President Steven Furber
Secretary Kathy Gray
Treasurer Janice Sawyer-Jackson
Immediate Past Pres. Diana Au-Thornton
2014-2015
President Diana Au-Thornton
1st Vice President John Tankersley
2nd Vice President Alvin Cox
Secretary Nancy Chesbro
Treasurer Janice Sawyer-Jackson
Immediate Past Pres. Kari McMurray
2013-2014
President Kari McMurray
1st Vice President Diana Au-Thornton
2nd Vice President John Tankersley
Secretary Nancy Chesbro
Treasurer Janice Sawyer-Jackson
Immediate Past Pres. Julia Williams
2012-2013
President Julia Williams
1st Vice President Kari McMurray
2nd Vice President Alvin Cox
Secretary Nancy Chesbro
Treasurer Kari McMurray
Immediate Past Pres. Alvin Cox
2011-2012
President Alvin Cox
1st Vice President Julia Williams
2nd Vice President Kari McMurray
Secretary Nancy Chesbro
Treasurer Daniel Baut
Immediate Past Pres. Bryan Lavers
2010-2011
President Bryan Lavers
1st Vice President Alvin Cox
2nd Vice President Julia Williams
Secretary Julia Williams
Treasurer Kari McMurray
Immediate Past Pres. Wallace Franklin Jr.
2009-2010
President Wallace Franklin Jr.
1st Vice President Bryan Lavers
2nd Vice President Alvin Cox
Secretary Julia Williams
Treasurer Kari McMurray
Immediate Past Pres. Elaine Montgomery
2008-2009
President Elaine Montgomery
1st Vice President Wallace Franklin Jr.
2nd Vice President Bryan Lavers
Secretary Julia Williams
Treasurer Bryan Lavers
Immediate Past Pres. Alvin Cox
2007-2008
President Elaine Montgomery
1st Vice President Wallace Franklin Jr.
2nd Vice President Bryan Lavers
Secretary Ross McDow
Treasurer Bryan Lavers
Immediate Past Pres. Alvin Cox
2006-2007
President Alvin Cox
1st Vice President Elaine Montgomery
2nd Vice President Wallace Franklin Jr.
Secretary Ben Torrance III
Treasurer Richard Green
Immediate Past Pres. Leslie Sturm
2005-2006
President Leslie Sturm
1st Vice President Alvin Cox
2nd Vice President Elaine Montgomery
Secretary Ben Torrance III
Treasurer Richard Green
Immediate Past Pres. Gerrit Jan Schepman
2004-2005
President Gerrit Jan Schepman
1st Vice President Leslie Sturm
2nd Vice President Alvin Cox
Secretary Ben Torrance III
Treasurer Richard Green
Immediate Past Pres. Boyd Baker
2003-2004
President Boyd Baker
Secretary Richard Green
Treasurer Richard Green
2002-2003
President Boyd Baker
Secretary Richard Green
Treasurer Richard Green