Richard "Rick" Tipple, 2nd Vice District Governor

Second VDG Richard "Rick" Tipple joined Gallipolis Lions Club on July 1, 2001, being sponsored by the late Odie O’Donnell. Lion Rick became Club Secretary one year later, a position he held for two years. He became Gallipolis Club President in 2006, guiding the club during the 50th Anniversary celebration held in the fall of 2006.

For Lions Year 2007-08, Lion Rick served as Region 2 Coordinator for Membership / Retention / Women’s Initiative / Campus Clubs, and in 2007-2010 he served as Extension Chair for District 13-J during which he was active in starting two new clubs (Rio Grande and Blanchester). For the past two years, Lion Rick has been Zone 6 Chair.

Rick has attended numerous district and state conventions, one international convention, fall conferences, the new 2010 Winter Retreat, and three USA/Canada Leadership Forums. He also attended the 2008 Senior Lions Leadership Institute and is a certified Guiding Lion. During his Lions’ career, VDG2 Rick has received a membership key, Council of Governors Award, Council of Governors Award of Merit, and a LCI Presidential Award.

Lion Rick was a Licensed Professional Electrical engineer with American Electric Power, retiring after 32 years of service. He also served four years in the U.S. Navy. Currently he is an elder and treasurer of Pathway Community Church in Gallipolis.

Rick is a widower following 33 years of marriage. He and late wife Deborah have two sons, Christopher and Nicholas. (Nick is also a member of the Gallipolis Lions Club.)

Lion Rick has been known to swing a golf club when his schedule permits.