2008 - Summer McLoughlin shows her gold dollar coin that was in her easter egg.
2008 - Annual Easter Egg "Hunt" sponsored by the Tampico Lions. Shown L-R, Tampico Lions Ron Church, Dave Mannon, Duane Thompson, Tim McLoughlin, Gary Martin, and president Chuck Brokaw. 2nd Place, $10 winner was Kerrington Bruder of Sterling, Grand Prize Winner, $25 was Nick Clayton and 3rd place winner, $5 was Evan Cooper. Centrue Bank of Tampico donated the Grand Prize of $25
2008 - Glittery easter eggs were truly "eye-candy" to the little ones
2008 - The kids pass by in single file, selecting one egg on each round
2008 - Every egg holds some kind of treat.
2008 - Everone signed up for a drawing for top 3 prizes: Grand Prize, $25 (donated by Centrue Bank of Tampico), 2nd Place, $10 and 3rd Place Prize, $5.
2008 - Kids getting ready for the easter egg line-up. Tampico Elementary School.
Tampico Lions club members, Duane Thompson & Tim McLoughlin pouring the ramp to the new Gazebo built by the Tampico Lions Club in the Village lot on Market & Main Streets.
2008 - They all line up in a single file and wait for the "go" command!
Tampico Lions members Duane Thompson, Tim McLoughlin & Ron Church pour concrete for the ramp to the new Gazebo built by the Tampico Lions Club.
2008 Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Tampico Lions Club.
2008 - Tampico Lions: Tim McLoughlin, President Chuch Brokaw, Duane Thompson, Gary Martin, Dave Mannon and Ron Church stand behind their shiny easter eggs.
2008 - Easter Egg Hunt by Tampico Lions Club
2007 The Tampico Lions Club visits the TES every year with Santa Clause. Each child receives a "treat bag" from the Lions. Photo: TAMPICO LIONS CLUB & SANTA visit the Tampico Elementary School with treats for all. L-R: James Hanrahan, Ronald Church, Santa Clause, Duane Thompson, Gary Johnson, and Terry Gaskill (Photo by: Terry Gaskill).
2008 Lion Tim McLoughlin waits to serve patrons at the annual Tampico Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, March 2, 2008. This year's unusual warm weather attributed to their highest ever in attendance!
2008 Guests anxiously await their breakfast served by the Tampico Lions Club, March 2, 2008.
2008 Lion Larry Ebersol and Lion Chuck Brokaw, president serve up sausage, eggs and pancakes, while Leo member waits to serve.
2008 Lion Gary Martin gathers eating utinsels for guests at the annual Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Tampico Lions Club, March 2, 2008
2008 Lions Duane Thompson & Larry Ebersol keep those meals coming at the annual Tampico Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, March 2, 2008
2007 Pouring Cement ramp to the new Gazebo built by the Tampico Lions Club - Market & Main Streets, Tampico, IL. Lions Ron Church, Tim McLoughlin & Duane Thompson.
2007 Lions Duane Thompson & Tim McLoughlin pouring cement for ramp to new Gazebo built by the Tampico Lions Club.
2007 Duane Thompson & Tim McLoughlin pour cement for ramp to new Gazebo in Village lot at Market & Main Streets.
1981 - Tampico Lions Club & Fire Dept. - Front Row (L-R): Larry Thome, Doug Mitchell, Dave Brandon, Rick Cady, Randy Cady, Dennis Driessens. Back Row: Wayne Cooper, Clayton Smith, Ted Sumner, John Sherman, Elbert Cole, Ron Church, Al Staelens, Lloyd McElhiney (photo donated by Bette Sherman) www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com
2008 - Gazebo - Dedicated to the deceased Lions of Tampico.
2008 - Joanne Conklin - wife of Dist. Gov. enjoys the beautiful landscaping around the Gazebo. Located at the intersection of Market & Main Streets, Tampico, IL
2008 - Tampico Lions gather in gazebo. Sept. 2008
2008 - Lions Gazebo, located at Market & Main Streets, Tampico, IL
2008 - Tampico's Gazebo is located at Market & Main Streets, Tampico, IL. This gazebo was built by the Lions members in honor of their deceased members.
2008 - Paved pathway leads from Main Street to Market, offering two memorial benches for folks to rest and enjoy the town.
2008 - Lions Gazebo has been landscaped beautifully offering several seating areas for visitors to rest.
2008 - Pathway through town square and Gazebo built by Tampico Lions Club
(2008 Dedication) 1948 Charter for Tampico Lions Club
2008 - Larry Ebersol welcomes area Lions and their wives to the dedication
2008 - Deceased members of the Lions Club, honored at dedication ceremony
2008 -District Governor Ken Conklin speaks to the Tampico Lions during the dedication.
2008 - Lions Dave Mannon, Duane Thompson (son of deceased Lion, Jack Thompson), Ron Church, Joanne Conklin, and Gary Johnson
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2008 - Interior of Gazebo. Name plaques depict deceased Lion members
2008 - Tampico Lion members, Shirley Lester & District Governor in front of Gazebo built by Tampico Lions.
2008 - Tampico Lions Club 60th Anniversary
2008 -Lions Picnic in Booth Park Sept 2008
2008 - Cook-out in Booth Park
2008 - Lions prepare brats and hot dogs on the grill for their dedication picnic.
2008 -Lions prepare brats and hot dogs on the grill for their dedication picnic.
2008 - Lions Cook-out in Booth Park after dedication of Gazebo on Main/Markets streets.
2008 - Tampico Lion members: Ron Church, Dave Mannon, Gary Martin, Tim McLoughlin, Chuck Brokaw, Duane Thompson, Ron Myers, Larry Ebersol in Booth Park. Sept. 27, 2008
2008 -Tampico Lion members: Ron Church, Dave Mannon, Gary Martin, Tim McLoughlin, Chuck Brokaw, Duane Thompson, Ron Myers, Larry Ebersol in Booth Park. Sept. 27, 2008
2009 - District 1-D Governor had a lot of fun installing these officers as we all enjoyed the funny way the officers were installed. District Governor Judith Shaw gave each officer something to wear. Lion Gaskill really liked his computer key board! (Pictured L-R (1.JPG): Are Lions Floyd Toppert-Treasurer, Larry Ebersohl-Tail Twister & Past President, Dave Gerdes-Membership Chairperson, Terry Gaskill-Secretary, Ronnie Myers-1st Vice-President, Judith Shaw-District 1-D Governor, Herman Hier-2nd Vice-President, and Duane Thompson-President) www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com
2009 - Lion Duane Thompson & District Gov., Judith Shaw TAMPICO LION PRESIDENT RECEIVES APPRECIATION PIN Lion’s of Illinois District 1-D Governor Judith Shaw presented an appreciation pin to Tampico Lion’s Club President Duane Thompson for taking on the responsibility of being President of the Tampico Lions Club for the 2009-2010 year. Lion Thompson said he is a second generation Lion President as his Dad was President 10 years ago of this club.In the history of the club there has never been a second generation President which was very interesting to the membership. Tampico Lion’s Club meets on 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the back room of the Good Times on Main Street in Tampico, IL All meal/meetings are open to the public and if you need a ride please call Terry L Gaskill (815)-535-3665 (Photo & article submitted & written by Terry Gaskill) www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com
2011 - Pancake Breakfast
2011 Pancake Breakfast
2011 Pancake Breakfast - Chuck Brokaw & Rita Toppert
2011 Duane Thompson making batter for pan cakes
2011 - Lion Art Spencer serves a crowd
2011 - Spencer Jaquet, Dave Gerdes, Terry Gaskill, Art Spencer, Gary Martin, Jack Able, Ron Church, Russ Lauritzen, Larry Ebersol, Duane Thompson, Tim McLoughlin, Al Wildman
2011 - Spencer Jaquet, Dave Gerdes, Terry Gaskill, Art Spenser, Gary Martin, Jack Able, Ron Church, Russ Lauritzen, Larry Ebersohl, Duane Thompson MISSING from photo: Ron Myers, Arlan Kohler, Dennis Morath, Dave Manon, James Hanrahan & Tom Brokaw
2011 - Rita & Floyd Toppert Collecting Donations
2011 - Russ Lauretzen mows the yard of the Lions Gazebo on Main & Market Streets, Tampico, IL
2011 - Lion Art Spenser rakes around Gazebo while Lions Ronnie Church & Terry Gaskill take a break.
2011 - Lion Terry Gaskill & Lion Ron Church Resting after working on landscape around Lion Memorial Gazebo in Tampico, IL
2011 - Lion Ronnie Church plants flowers along the pathway to the Lions Memorial Gazebo
2011 - Lion Russ Lauretzen plants flowers along the path to Gazebo
2010 - Pancake Breakfast
2010 - October Appreciation Luncheon held in Community Bldg.
Tampico Lion's VP, Tim McLoughlin presented 4 $500 Scholarships
Tampico Lion Tim McLoughlin presents $500 scholarship
Terry Gaskill, Tampico American Legion Post 574 Presented two $500 awards
2011 - TAMPICO LIONS CLUB SUPPORTS GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS by Terry L Gaskill Cell phone 815-535-3665 The Tampico Lions Club Members were able to round up Santa Claus for an hour to distribute candy and fruit to the 150 staff and students at the Tampico Grade School Thursday December 22nd, 2011 and all the children and staff were excited to see Santa and his helpers! (Pictured L-R: (Bending) Lion James Hanrahan-Pres., Lion Ron Church-Finance & Eye Glasses, Lion Russ Lauritzen-3rd Vice President, Santa, Lioness Jen Lucas-Activities, Lion Duane Thompson-Treasurer, and Lion Terry Gaskill-Secretary)
