Dr Bonita Lowrie
District Governor
The July/August 2006 issue of The
LION is a keeper. In the President's Message, IP Jimmy Ross
encourages "every Lions club at its very first meeting to
closely examine everything that it does…service projects,
membership growth, relationships with other community leaders
and organizations, the way meetings are conducted…anything that
relates to the strength and future of the club."
The District Renewal Initiative, following the same premises as
the Club Renewal Initiative, was accepted by District 2-S1 at
the First Cabinet Meeting. Please take the time to re-read the
President's Message from the perspective of District Renewal. "…
closely examine everything that the district does……anything that
relates to the strength and future of the district."
This process threatens a handful of entrenched Lions who have
"secured their positions and monopolized their programs." One of
the first announcements following the acceptance of the District
Renewal Initiative as a goal for 2006-2007 was, "I am going to
do…whether the district likes it or not."
IP Ross equates Lions as "customers." LCI is there to serve
their "customers." The same holds true for District leaders who
are there to serve their "customers" - clubs and the membership
of the district.
For the larger majority of Lions, the process of District
Renewal is very exciting and opens doors for participation by
more Lions at the district level and "Together, We Can Help More
Lions Serve More People!" |
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2006-2007 International
President Jimmy Ross:
How Lions Can Institute a Paradigm Shift
“As Lions, we need to first take care of our own communities,
where our members live. This is my basic philosophy of our
commitment as Lions. If we do this, we will encourage other
community-minded citizens to join our clubs, and upon meeting
local needs, we can expand our outreach on a global humanitarian
basis.” |
Lion Ray Spivey, sitting in the patio swing talking to a lady who
bought a raffle ticket in the raffle at our recent Blueberry
Festival in Nacogdoches. She went along with the gag "We're going to
charge you $2.00 to try out the swing, but then we give you a $2.00
raffle ticket free"
We grossed $780.00 and netted $650.00 for our Projects Fund on the
all-day event. |
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Photos from first Cabinet Meeting in
Nacogdoches
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Leader DogDistrict
Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie and guest Lion Nora Patterson visited
Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan the weekend of August
11. They joined District Governors, Council Chairs and special guests
from Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Utah, Wyoming, Ontario and
Quebec, Canada, Maryland, Washington D. C., Delaware and Alaska.
During their visit they had the opportunity to learn about the entire
program to include puppy evaluation, veterinary care, student
admissions and training, and even a presentation on how the harnesses
and leashes are made.
Leader Dog is unique in the profession as it adapts modern technology
in the form of hand held GPS training, referred to as Trekker, for a
blind person. Another part of the program is Work.Counts. The
Work.Counts initiative is designed to provide employment opportunities
and training in assistive technology for the workplace.
The true highlights of the visit are two fold: First was walking
blindfolded with a Leader Dog. For this walk each individual was
blindfolded and teamed up with an instructor and a highly trained
Leader Dog to gain a greater understanding of living with visual
impairment.
Second were the words from Bobby R. Lakey a graduate from Leaders Dogs
for the Blind. His Leader Dog, Austin, has given him the independence
and mobility to travel six states including Arkansas, Kansas,
Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas as a Regional Sales Manager.
This is a true testimonial to the profound and positive impact a
Leader Dog makes in the life of a blind or visually impaired
individual.
District Governor Bonita and Lion Nora are proud to let District 2-S1
know the paver bricks donated continue to contribute to making a
profound difference in the lives of the blind or visually impaired who
attend Leader Dogs for the Blind.
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A Message from our International President
From Texas ------- Jimmy Ross
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Dear Lions:
During the next 12 months, you
will encounter many opportunities to contribute to the success
of your Lions club.
One such opportunity is the
Lions Club Renewal Initiative. At a full meeting early
this year, please consider conducting a review of club
practices. This can include the success of your club meetings,
member recruitment, member relations, service projects, and
fundraisers.
A Club Renewal Initiative
form may be accessed and submitted online through the
Lions Web site: www.lionsclubs.org. The form is also available
in a paper format from executiveservices@lionsclubs.org or
630-571-5466, ext.287. It will help guide you and your club
through the renewal process by identifying:
• Highly successful
club activities/practices that should be continued and
expanded. |
• Less successful club activities/practices that should
be changed and improved.
• Unsuccessful club activities/practices that should be
replaced by something brand new.
This discussion will help
strengthen your club. Your fellow members may decide to
eliminate an unprofitable fundraiser, or perhaps introduce a
new service project.
For your club’s participation
in the renewal process, the club will receive from Lions Clubs
International a Club Renewal Banner Patch. Through your
participation, your fellow Lions will benefit as members of a
renewed, invigorated club.
Thank you for participating in
the Lions Club Renewal Initiative.
Sincerely,
Jimmy M. Ross (2006-07 Lions International President)
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Burkeville-Toledo Bend
Lions
Club Charter Night
Burkeville-Toledo Bend Lions are hosting an inaugural installation
celebration of our new Lions Chapter at the Burkeville ISD Cafeteria
on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 6:00p.m. All Lions are invited.
Dinner will be served dutch treat @ ($10) per plate. To attend dinner,
please pay in advance for the dinner tickets for you or guests as the
event is catered by order and we will issue lunch tickets at
registration upon arrival. There will only be dinners prepared for
pre-paid RSVPs.
Dinner will be followed by an installation ceremony and closed with an
auction. You are invited to attend and have dinner (RSVP & Pre-pay)
and bring an item to auction, a donation or both.
Directions to Burkeville Cafeteria from the stop sign intersection of
U.S.87 and Hwy. 63 in Burkeville are: follow Hwy. 63 East two blocks
and turn left, proceed one block and turn right straight ahead to the
end of the street turn circle. You will be at the cafeteria.
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President
Lion Joe W. Gassiott
R: 409-565-1583
Email:
Send Email |
Secretary
Lion Charlene Hougesen
R: 409-565-4221
Email:
Send Email |
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Family Membership
Initiative |
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Texas Lions Camp Camper Count
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Diabetic |
Handicap |
Total |
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Beaumont Breakfast |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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Beaumont Founders |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Beaumont South Forest Park |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Buna |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Center Noon |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Garrison |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Jacksonville |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Jasper Evening |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
Kirbyville |
0 |
6 |
6 |
|
Livingston |
1 |
8 |
9 |
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Lufkin Evening |
4 |
1 |
5 |
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Lufkin Host |
2 |
4 |
6 |
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Nacogdoches Breakfast |
2 |
3 |
5 |
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Newton |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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North Port Arthur |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Orange |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Port Arthur Founders |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Rusk |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Silsbee |
3 |
1 |
4 |
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South County Breakfast |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
Trinity |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Woodville |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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District 2-S1
Total |
26 |
37 |
63 |
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Vision Screening at Work
The Eye Screening Unit
participated with the East Texas Health Access Network at a
Medical Camp in Pineland, TX in July. With 295 plus people
registered for the camp, 164 had eye screening and 48 pair of
glasses were dispensed. Thirteen other booths included
services varying from Lions Eye Bank information to dental
consultations and breast screening. Doctors and volunteers
came from San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Cut ’n Shoot, Jasper
and Pineland. Lion Irma Dowden from District 2-S1 helped with
vision screening as did our own District 2-S2 Lions Larry
Snider and George Malone from Houston Space City Lions, Rick
Reynolds, Louis and Pat Hymel, Brenda Oliver, Eva and Eddie
Thatcher of the Cut ‘n Shoot Family Lions Club.
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Greetings from Campaign SightFirst IILions Clubs International Foundation
(LCIF) announced this week that its SightFirst vision program recently
funded its 7,000,000th cataract surgery, a major milestone for the
world's largest service organization as it continues SightFirst
programs through Campaign SightFirst II.
The patient, Vasant Pandharinath Hawal, age 60, a local farmer by
trade, heard of the cataract screening services when a publicity van
for the hospital came to his town.
News of this landmark surgery comes after years of worldwide blindness
prevention programming. Combined, Lions' SightFirst program has saved
24 million people from serious vision loss and have improved eye care
for more than 100 million people.
Campaign SightFirst II will continue the association's much-needed
blindness prevention services and protect the sight of 37 million
people around the world.
To read about Hawal's reaction, click the link below:
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/
content/pdfs/press_release_august.pdf
Yours in Lionism,
Dr. Tae-Sup Lee,
Past International President
Chairperson, Campaign SightFirst II
 Way
To Go Lions
(read On)
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Due to your leadership, hard work and
encouragement of clubs in your areas, more than US$46 million has been
raised to date. This success would not have been possible without the
enthusiastic participation of Model Clubs.
More than 1,200 clubs worldwide stepped forward to lead the way as
Model Clubs. By setting minimum fund-raising goals of US$400 per
member and beginning active fund raising in advance of other clubs,
these clubs have set a tremendous example to Lions around the world.
As a result of Lions overwhelming participation in the Model Club
program, it is being extended throughout the remaining years of the
campaign. 2005-2006 Model Clubs are recognized as "Leading the Way,"
and Model Clubs in subsequent years will be recognized as follows:
· 2006-2007 Model Clubs * Accepting the Challenge
· 2007-2008 Model Clubs * Ensuring Success
By extending the Model Club program, we will continue to encourage our
most ambitious clubs and provide them with special recognition for
their efforts. Recognition for these outstanding clubs will continue
to include: mention in CSFII publications and newsletters, eligibility
for special Model Club Awards that are presented on-stage at
International Convention, and Model Club banner patches.
The banner patches will vary each year to reflect each Model Club
theme and will include an added distinction for our top clubs. Clubs
that raise 200% (US$800/member), 300% (US$1,200/member), 400%
(US$1,600/member) or 500% (US$2,000/member) of the Model Club minimum
goal will receive chevrons to add to their banner patches. This will
allow us to recognize clubs that are not content just to serve as
Model Clubs, but instead strive to do even more to save the sight of
millions around the world.
As we enter our first year of intensive fund raising, I anticipate
that Model Club participation will continue to set the pace for all
clubs. Please continue to encourage outstanding clubs in your area to
become Model Clubs. Your continued enthusiastic support of these
clubs' efforts will help all Lions to realize the power that they have
to change the lives of the 37 million people that we hope to help.
Yours in Lionism,
Dr. Tae-Sup Lee, Past International President
Chairperson, Campaign SightFirst II
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Leo Clubs
“MD-2 Leo Chat”
This is a “Hello Howdy” from you friendly State Leo Chairperson. The
following is information that appears on the International web page. I
would like each of your Leo sponsor Clubs to share the information
with their respected Leo Clubs. The Leo twinning program is an
excellent program for your Districts Leo’s to expose their clubs to
other countries and cultures.
Lets get the ball rolling in your Districts on the Leo Club Twinning
program.
That’s all for now, look for more MD-2 Leo Chat next month in your
District newsletter.
Leo Club Twinning
International Club Twinning Program is a voluntary and mutual
agreement between clubs in different countries. Lions and Leos can
participate; however, twinning should occur between like clubs (i.e.
Lions with Lions, Leos with Leos).
The purpose of twinning is to give clubs from various cultures an
opportunity to learn about one another. Through correspondence, the
twinning partners actively illustrate the First Purpose of the
Association, To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the
peoples of the world.
Although some clubs hold a special ceremony to commemorate a twinning
relationship, Lions Clubs International does not require a formal
ceremony to be eligible for twinning recognition.
Prior to Twinning
If twinning is a new activity for your club, be advised that:
No single "program" is in effect for the entire association. Selection
of a twin, contents of correspondence and the extent of communication
or cooperation between clubs varies according to personalities and
desires of those involved.
Twinning is not to be initiated to persuade others to adopt your ways,
or entered into with the expectation of financial or material
assistance.
Twinning should provide its participants with an opportunity to learn
from one another, realizing that in exchanging information and
opinions, it is not always necessary to reach agreement in order to
learn from the experience.
Club Twinning Guidelines
Suggested selection procedure
The club IR chairperson should contact the district international
relations chairperson (also referred to as the international
understanding and cooperation chairman) or the district governor for
twinning suggestions. Perhaps your district participates in a district
twinning program and your governor expects your club to twin with a
club from that district.
If no program exists, consult the International Directory, available
for purchase from the Clubs Supplies Division at International
Headquarters. It lists the name and address of every Lions club
president (or check the club locator on the association's Web site:
www.lionsclubs.org). When selecting a club, consider the language
spoken in the country in which you are interested as well as
historical, ethnic and cultural similarities, including a common club
name.
Work with your district international relations chairperson to contact
the international relations chairman of the proposed district. The
chairperson from both districts should work together to help establish
a club twinning, perhaps with a club having a similar number of
members.Once a twin club is designated, begin to correspond. In the
introductory correspondence, state the desire to form a twinning
relationship. Also include information concerning club activities and
interests, occupations of members, and data on the community and
general area. |
If the other club agrees to the invitation, the local club chairman
notifies the district chairman of the acceptance. The file is then
closed at the district level. If within a reasonable length of time
there is no response, i.e., three months, the district international
relations chairman contacts the international relations chairman or
the governor from the district of the designated twin. This
intervention invariably brings results and avoids uncertainties.
Developing the relationship
The local club and its twin continue to correspond. After initial
introductions and discoveries of mutual interest, the clubs may decide
to exchange club and district bulletins, banners, magazines,
periodicals, newspapers, pictures, cultural items and any other
materials to foster mutual friendship and understanding. If clubs have
equipment that is mutually compatible, they can exchange tape-recorded
messages, films, slides and videos.
The twinning relationship can be expanded. Exchanging club membership
lists allows individual members and their families to correspond. In
some instances, classes of school children from the area of one club
correspond with children living in the area of the twin club.
As a result of information exchanges concerning club activities, joint
service activities (possibly on behalf of a third country) may be
undertaken. Such projects should, however, be voluntary and mutual
endeavors, with each club making some contribution.
ABOVE ALL, have the courtesy to reply to all correspondence even if
help is needed in translating. Nothing is more disappointing to a
well-meaning Lion than to write and receive no reply. That Lion may
then judge all Lions from your country based upon the lack of action
by one Lion.
Language differences
Most clubs will not experience a serious language problem. For those
that do, consider language a part of the international experience
faced by every international traveler. Determine the language
possibilities within the community, among members, their families and
acquaintances. Often school language teachers and students welcome the
opportunity to translate. Use of a third language, native to neither
corresponding club but understood by individuals within each club, may
be mutually useful. Do not be concerned, however, about being a master
of the other language.
Twinning recognition
When a club initiates and reports its first international club
twinning, it is eligible for either a certificate OR a club patch. No
subsequent awards are issued for that twinning.
However, if in another fiscal year, the club enters into another
twinning with a different club, it is eligible for a second award.
A club is recognized only once for twinning during a fiscal year,
regardless of the number of twinnings initiated during that year.
Thus, whether the club enters into one or ten twinnings, it is
eligible for a recognition only once within that year. The award
itself indicates participation in the International Club Twinning
Program - not the number of clubs with which one has twinned. The club
receives no annual recognition for a twinning that continues. It is
expected that the twinning will continue. A club is eligible for
further recognition only if it enters into a new twinning during a
different fiscal year.
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/leo_club_twinning.php3
By Lion Jim Johnston,
MD-2 Leo Chairperson
832-693-4008
md-2texas.leos@sbcglobal.net |
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LCIF - The Contributing
Member
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The Contributing Membership program is an annual program that
recognizes three levels of support: US$20, US$50 and US$100. For
US$20, donors receive a Contributing Member lapel pin identifying the
fiscal year in which the donation is made. For US$50, donors receive a
pin and a silver wreath. For US$100, donors receive a pin and a gold
wreath. The pin design changes every year. Contributing membership
donations are used to support LCIF grant programs.
Contributing Memberships are a great vehicle for making a
difference in the lives of others: US$20 can provide cataract surgery
in Africa and South Asia. US$50 can support a diabetic retinopathy eye
exam in developing countries. US$100 can make possible a low vision
eye exam and glasses in the industrialized world. US$1,000 can provide
a vital surgical tool.
Contributions can be made by completing the
Contribution Form/MJF form (LCIF-42) and mailing it to LCIF or ask
your District LCIF Chairman for some help.
Your club will be awarded a 100% Member Support banner patch and
chevron for the first year of 100% Contributing Membership. For each
subsequent year of 100% Contributing Membership, your club will
receive a chevron.
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The most efficient way for clubs to
handle Contributing Member donations is to accumulate all
contributions and send them at one time to LCIF Donor & Financial
Services. Please remember to include a list of donor names for
appropriate recognition.
For more information on Contributing Memberships, contact the Donor
and Financial Services Department at 630-571-5466, ext. 581 or 574 or
e-mail us at:
lcif@lionsclubs.org
LCIF
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, Illinois (USA)
60523-8842
Telephone: 630-571-5466
Administration: Ext. 383
Grant Programs: Ext. 292, 580
Donor & Financial Services: Ext. 581, 574
Communications: Ext. 386, 508
Development: No. America & Europe: Ext. 392, 508
Development Asia: Ext. 395, 508
Donor Systems: Ext. 294
Fax: 630-571-5735
As your District LCIF Chairman and Region 5 SightFirst II Chairman,
please give me a call to come and visit with your club at your
earliest convenience. Immediate Past District Governor Penny Gregrich,
409-384-7586
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Club
Activities
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions
Club
07/17/2006 Board Meeting. Distributed 3 new eyeglass collection
boxes - total of 9 in Beaumont area. Collected 208 pairs of
eyeglasses for recycling. 4 members to attend first Cabinet
Meeting.
Carthage Noon Lions Club
The club has enjoyed an array of interesting program speakers
including Ken Mitchell, Stewart Blood Center; Rob Browning, USAF
Captain; Jerry Hanszen, KGAS Broadcasting Manager; M. Brando, ETMS/MS
Hurricane Evacuees.
Chester Lions Club
Dr. Jake David, local veterinarian spoke to us about animal
diseases and their relationships to humans. Also this month, we
had 2 Tyler County Game Wardens speak to us about hunting rules
and regulations. We collected 40 pairs of eyeglasses and turned
them over to the District. Members attended the District Meeting.
We have 5 new members this month. The new members are: Helen
Poole, James & Doris Saunders, Barry & Lynne Larkin. All sponsored
by Jeanice Campbell
Cushing Lions Club
None to report
Garrison Lions Club
The Garrison Lions Club was host to the District Cabinet Meeting
and prepared the Friday night evening meal at the Hotel Wiley in
Garrison. The Club also participated in the leadership training
workshops at Mike Moses Elementary School in Nacogdoches.
Jacksonville Lions Club
During July, Jacksonville Lions Club awarded two $1,000
scholarships to local graduates. We also had a successful 44th.
"Top-In-Texas" PRCA Rodeo, the profits of which fund many of our
activities.
Kirbyville Lions Club
The Kirbyville Lions Club had a booth at Cruisin Kirbyville.
Thirteen members worked the booth. We sent 6 campers to The Texas
Lions Camp in Kerrville. The children were sponsored by PDG Doyel
Chandler. We had two interesting programs. Wanda Brister, DARE
Officer, and Judge Joe Folk. We also had six lions help with the
2nd annual Fishing Tournament held at the City Park. It was for
children 6-12 years old. Our very own Lion Jerry Nobles along with
his Sunday Class started this. Over 200 people were their. PDG
Doyel Chandler and his wife Pat attended the International
Convention in MA. This was his eight International Convention to
attend. Open House for our newly remodeled Community House will be
Sept. 30. Please mark this on your calendar and attend this event.
More information will come later. PDG Doyel Chandler, President
Lion Willie Stark, Zone 5-B Region Chair, Lion Jimmy Richardson,
Zone 5-B Chair Lion Diane Smith, Treasure Lion Linda Fussell,
attended the District Governor's First Cabinet Meeting in
Nacogdoches.
Livingston Lions Club
Sponsored 8 kids to Lions Camp; Sponsored 1 diabetic kid to Lions
Camp; 12 Lions worked the concession stand at the Polk County
Youth Rodeo; Sponsored 7 eye exams; Lion Claude Durham and Lion
Jon Boultinghouse went to Honduras to help with eye exams and
fitting eyeglasses
Lufkin Evening Lions Club
One new member reported Glen Simmons, Legrand Carney sponsor.
Working on 50th celebration December 12th, 2006 at Salvation Army
Adult Care Center. Marksman country gospel concert to be held
Friday evening September 1st, 2006 at the Lufkin Middle School,
tickets will be available at the door.
Mt. Enterprise Lions Club
July 4th fireworks sales produced $2000 for our project fund. One
of the $500 scholarship certificates was redeemed by Cameron
Hallmark who will be attending Letourneau University. Scott
Harclerode has taken Ken Adkins place as Lions club president. The
Mt Enterprise Community Center has used the $1000 donation from
the Mt Enterprise Lions Club to help purchase light weight tables
and chairs.
Nacogdoches Noon Lions Club
Collected 85 pr. used eyeglasses, placed business flags on July 4
and on Flag Day, collected flag service funds of $1100.oo for the
projects fund, Club Secretary and Club President attended
Governor's First Cabinet Meeting at Nacogdoches on July 29, Lion
Albert Fisher presented a program describing the City of
Nacogdoches natural gas distribution system, Lion Greg Caldwell
presented a program describing manufacture and installation of
metal roofing and the various available types.
Nederland Professional Lions Club
For the first month of meeting, Nederland Professional Lions Club,
welcomes new member Carolyn Dixon. Sponsored by Lion Linda Sedtal.
Our program this month was: Nederland Fire Chief, Gary Collins.
His talk was on Hurricane preparedness.
New Summerfield Lions Club
Ongoing fund raisers are Broom and Mop sales and monthly "Brown
Bag" auctions. In August, a raffle and water sale will be held at
the Bike Rally and Sale Barn. Recycling aluminum cans is an
ongoing Environment Project. The club continues to collect used
eyeglasses and hearing aids to be recycled.
Zone 1-A
As Zone 1-A Chair, I am very excited to begin visits to my area
clubs and to help them in any way I am able. Immediate Past Zone
1-A Chair, Lion Ray Avila, has graciously offered to go with me on
my first visits to help make the transition smooth. I sincerely
appreciate this opportunity that DG Dr. Bonita has given me. |
Orange Lions Club
Orange Lions Club for July approved 3 new members. Guests at
meetings were District 2S1 Queen Kayal Hughes, daughter of Lion
Debbie Hughes, and Troy Blanchard guest of Lion John Martin. Guest
Speakers were EMT Ricky Land of Acadian Emergency Medial Services,
and Dr. Shelia Gunter of Lamar State College Orange. July 12th
Carnival Committee Meeting was held at Carnival Barn. July 15th
Lions Workday was held to work on Ferris Wheel and other projects
to be ready for 2006 Lions Carnival opening gates at 6:30 pm
October 11th thru 14th and October 18th thru 21st. Kiddie day will
be October 14th starting at 4 pm. LIONS WEAR YOUR VEST. Work being
completed on Ferris wheel includes rework of motor, seats and
overall working and apperance of wheel. Orange Lions helped with
Ornage County Sheriff Cops & Kids at Claiborne West Park on July
21st. Lion Butch Campbell cooked and the moon walk and snow cone
machines were used at the event. Orange Lions Club will be a
sponsor of OCARC Fishing Tournament coming in August. Snowcone
machines will be used at this event. Lions Randall Morris, Stump
Weatherford, Pam Crew and Carlene Ortolon attended International
Convention in Boston, Mass. Lion Randall Morris, Stump
Weatherford, Richard Hunter, Pam Crew and Carlene Ortolon attended
District 2S1 Convention in Nacogdoches, Texas. Lions Randall
Morris, Stump Weatherford, Pam Crew, Pauli Olson, and Addie
Wallace attended Texas Eye Bank Meeting in Houston, Texas. August
9th Carnival Committee Meeting at 5:30 at Orange Lions Carnival
Barn. August 15th Carnival Workday at Orange Lions Carnival Barn
at 8 am, Donuts and Coffee will be available. Lunch will be
served.
Port Arthur Founders
July was the beginning of what is expected to be a great year for
the Port Arthur Founders. Lion Jim DeLee is the newly installed
President and is supported by 1st VP Ray Avila and 2nd VP John
Lindell. Lion Jim's theme is "Remembering Helen Keller". As he
said, she could have chosen any one of a number of other
organizations or clubs to be Knights of the Blind, but she chose
the Lions. One student and two adults were provided eye exams and
glasses and two campers were sponsored by the club to attend the
Texas Lions Camp. On July 14 Lion Mary Jon Wells presented a very
informative and moving program on HARP. Visitors from other clubs
included Lions Bob Wells and John Diehm from Beaumont Founders and
PDG Moe Culley. On July 28, Mr. Micah Meyer, Horticulture Agent
for Jefferson County, presented a program on Landscaping after
Rita.
Port Neches Lions Club
A BBQ Sale was held on July 8th raising approximately $450. Lion
President Curtis Harrison held a club meeting to set the goals of
the club. A donation was made to the Friends of the Library Fund
of the Wilton and Effie Hebert Library in Port Neches. A total of
123 pairs of eyeglasses and 23 individual lenses were collected.
Our club is sad to report that Lion Willard Morgan passed away
this month. He began his service in 1948 and loved being a Lion.
Rusk Lions Club
Harold Yost/Texas Lions Camp Program, Reiina Satala/Lions Int'l
Youth Exchange student from Finland( host family Lion Tim Timmons)
Luncheon meeting in the Wisteria Room of Rusk State
Hospital/program brought by Superintendent Ted Debbs followed by
tour of hospital. Lions attending First Cabinet Meeting in
Nacogdoches were Sonny Adams, Tim Timmons, Ike Daniel, Bobbi
Burch, Charlie Burfoot, Jim Cromwell, Vic Whadford, and PDG Ardys
Brown.
South County Breakfast Lions
Several visitors this month. 2 Good programs. Flags up in
community July 4th. 2006-07 Budget approved. One hearing aid
purchased. Collected several pair of glasses and hearing aids.
Local eye doctors donated $26,000.00 of equipment, glasses and
office equipment through club with much going to our eye recycling
project of District 2-S1. President O'Steen and club secretary
Cabinet meeting in Nacogdoches. Very good meeting with training
were reported to club.
Winnie-Stowell Lions Club
Club has been helping Chamber co. 20 pairs Used Glasses. Have
first meeting with the new club officers. Have some things in the
work.
Woodville Lions Club
None for July
Zone 3-B
Zone 3-B I have visited the Buna and Sour Lake Lions Clubs. Buna
is working on their Polka Dot Pageant (named for the polka dot
house that was in Buna at one time). That is one of their big
fundraisers of the year. It will be on October 7th. They also
received a letter thanking them for sponsoring kids to the Lions
Camp. They have sponsored several kids over the last years. They
have done extensive work on their Lions Building but still have a
little to do. Sour Lake Lions Club will sell barbecue chicken
dinners at Lions C lub Park on October 20th & 21st. They briefly
discussed their lighted Christmas Parade for this year. Two
members will be attending the Zone meeting in Kountze at the
Kirby-Hill House and. They have changed their meeting location
from the Oil Patch to the Fire Department. Kountze Lions Club will
have several events in September. We will be selling homemade ice
cream at the first home football game on Friday, September 1st for
a fundraiser. On September 9th Kountze Lions Club is sponsoring a
volunteer city-wide clean-up day. We will begin at 7AM at City
Park and work to City Hall. Boy and Girl Scout troops, school
groups, civic groups and individuals are encouraged to
participate. On September 11, Kountze will host the Zone meeting
for Zone 3 A and B with Region Chair MaryJon Wells and District
Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie at the Kirby-Hill House in Kountze (210
W. Main).
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New Members
| New Member |
Sponsor |
| Alto |
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| Don Parsons |
Don White |
| Jane Parsons |
Debbie White |
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Beaumont South/Forest Park |
| Thomas McGarity |
Arnold McNeely |
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| Deweyville |
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| Cheryl Lummus |
Vergne Gregrich |
| Deana Gibson |
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| Linda Guerrero |
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| Kirbyville |
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| Gary Fairchild |
James Richardson |
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| Lufkin
Evening |
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| Bernice Gray |
Legrand Carney |
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| Port Neches |
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| Ronald Carlin |
Denise LeBlanc |
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Calendar of Events |
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September 1 |
Marksman Concert - Lufkin |
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September 9 |
Region 6 Meeting |
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September 11 |
Region 3 Meeting |
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September 14-16 |
USA/Canada Lions Leadership
Forum |
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September 16 |
Do Dat Bar-B-Q - Nacogdoches |
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September 21 |
Region 1 Meeting |
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September 23 |
Burkeville-Toledo Bend Lions
Club Charter Night |
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October 11-14 |
Orange Lions Club Carnival |
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October 14 |
Kirbyville Lions Fish Fry |
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October 18-21 |
Orange Lions Club Carnival |
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October 20 |
Advisory Council Meeting -
Orange Carnival Barn |
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October 21 |
Second Cabinet Meeting - Beaumont |
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October 21 |
Beaumont Founders Lions Club 90th Anniversary |
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October 28 |
Garrison Lions Club 56th Annual Lions
Homecoming |
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November 2-4 |
Second Council of Governors
Meeting |
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November 15 |
Peace Poster Deadline |
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