SidScruggs

Showing Support

For Al Brandel

Vice President Sid L. Scruggs III, Lion Judy Scruggs, and Lion Stuart Presnell, grandson of Past International Director Lacy Presnell, hold up campaign signs honoring Albert Brandel, who had just been elected president of Lions International.

Scruggs Gets

Kiss From Lion

Vice President Sid L. Scruggs III receives a friendly kiss from Tau-Pru, a nine-month-old Lion cub from Zoo Thailand. The cub was part of an exhibit at the international convention to bring awareness to the zoo's conservation efforts.

Lion Judy Scruggs

Honored By Sid

Lion Judy Scruggs, wife of 2nd Vice President Sid L. Scruggs III, sits on a bench dedicated in her honor at Camp Dogwood in North Carolina. Sid Scruggs was a former director of the foundation that finances the camp.

By Michael H. Schwartz

Public Information & Education

Lion Sid Scruggs III, a member of the Vass Lions Club in North Carolina, has been elected 2nd vice president of the International Association of Lions Clubs.

Scruggs was elected at the 91st annual international convention held in Bangkok, Thailand on June 27, 2008.

Scruggs is expected to advance to the office of international president in 2010. Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization with more than 1.4 million members.

Scruggs has been recognized on the international level for his devotion to spreading the mission of Lionism. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian award presented by the governor of North Carolina.

He previously served as international director from 2000-2002. He has held most local, district and state offices during his service to Lions Clubs.

Scruggs is married to Lion Judy Scruggs, also a member of the Vass Lions Club.

Vice President Sid L. Scruggs III, along with Past International President Jim Ervin and Campaign Chairperson Lacy Presnell, a past international director of Lions International. Ervin and Presnell served as advisors to Scruggs during his campaign for office.

Honoring The Scruggs

Lions Sid and Judy Scruggs III wave to Lions and delegates at the plenary session at the international convention. His supporters held a demonstration by marching through the aisles of the convention hall of the Impact Center in Bangkok. He was just nominated for the office of 2nd vice president of Lions Clubs International.

Celebrating His Nomination As 2nd Vice President

Lion Sid L. Scruggs III, Lion Judy Scruggs and International President Madendra Amarasuriya following the North Carolina Lion's nomination for the office as 2nd vice president of the International Association of Lions Clubs. More than 4,800 convention delegates voted Scruggs into the office on June 27, 2008 at the 91st annual international convention held in Bangkok, Thailand.

North Carolina Lions At Reception

Lions Sid and Judy Scruggs III with members of the North Carolina delegation attend a Bangkok reception sponsored by the international officers following the convention. The Lions traveled to Thailand to help Scruggs in his campaign for 2nd vice president.

Taking His Seat

Vice President Sid L. Scruggs III takes his seat at the first board meeting following the convention. He was installed earlier as a new officer of Lions Clubs International.

Thanking His Supporters

Lion Sid L. Scruggs III stops to autograph his campaign poster for one of his supporters at the Melvin Jones Luncheon.

Photograph Requests

Photographs of Sid L. Scruggs III, the newly-elected 2nd vice president of Lions Clubs International, are available for publication in your club or district newsletter, or publication in a newspaper or Lions-sponsored publications. Email Michael Schwartz, chairperson of Public Information & Education for the N.C. Lions at mikehschwartz@carolina.rr.com. An electronic copy will be transmitted at no charge.