District Governor Kay Metz
Kennewick Lions Club
Res: (509) 374-1875
Mobile: (509) 539-0632
email: DG Kaye
Personal
VDG Kay was born in Kearney, Nebraska and raised in the Tri-Cities from the age of 3. He graduated from Kennewick High School in 1959, after which he joined the family business, METZ MARINA and later earned a Merc-Cruiser Master Marine Mechanic Certification, which he still holds. VDG Kay is now owner and operator of his own business METZ MOBILE MARINE in Kennewick.
VDG Kay has been married for 29 years to Lion Viva who currently serves as District F Cabinet Secretary, Kennewick Club Secretary, and District F LEMPRR Team Note-taker. They live in Kennewick and adore their two adult children and spouses, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two Miniature Schnauzers (Heidi and Misty). Also, when time allows from their busy schedules, they enjoy spending time on their cruiser and have made many trips down the Columbia River to Portland, and up the Snake River to Lewiston, Idaho. They have also enjoyed their cruises in the San Juan Islands.
Lions Service
VDG Kay joined the Kennewick Lions Club in 2001. He served as a Two-Year and One-Year Director 2002-2004. From years 2003 through 2006, Kay served as Club 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President, and Club President. He’s a graduate of the NW Lions Leadership Institute and served as Zone Chairperson of District F6 for two terms 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. Kay was elected as Vice District Governor for the Lion Year 2008-2009. He has attended 9 District 19F Conferences, 9 MD19 Conventions, 9 MD19 Fall Forums, and 2 USA/Canada Fall Forums.
Lions Service Awards
100% Club President. 100% Zone Chairperson (2 years). 100% perfect club attendance (8 years).
Community Activities
VDG Kay is a Board Member of the Tri-Cities Water Follies Organization (the annual Hydroplane Races) and has served as chairperson for several of the venues for over 40 years.
VDG Kay is a Past Commodore of the Clover Island Yacht Club in Kennewick. He served on the City of Kennewick Board of Adjustment for 8 years. He and Lion Viva are strong supporters and season ticket holders of the Tri-City Americans WHL Hockey Team.
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As we venture into the new Lion Year, we must continue to give of our time and assistance whenever possible to help more people in need. This should not be difficult. Helping others leaves us with a good feeling. Also, Lions, we must continue to grow. We cannot lose more members. We now help millions of people world wide. Just think what we could do if we increase our membership by 30% or more. One of my goals is to help keep clubs healthy and assist them in their membership growth efforts. Let’s be positive; negative thinking results in negative results. We can do it! WE ARE LIONS
