Dr Bonita Lowrie
District Governor
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July, August, September, October - As the first third of the
2006-2007 year in District 2-S1 Lionism comes to a close,
wonderful things are on going! Look at the pinned DreamCatchers
who are helping others “Catch Their Dreams” in the truest spirit
of Lionism.
“Together, We Can Help Other Lions Serve More People!”
District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie
DreamCatcher Pins presented by
District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie
First Cabinet Meeting
Nacogdoches, Texas
July 29, 2006
Lions World Services for the Blind Chair PDG Doyel Chandler
Leo Club Chair Pam Scales Crew
Membership Chair PDG Moe Cully
MD-2 Leo Club Chair James Johnston
Leadership Training & Development Chair PDG Vera LeBlanc
Extension Chair Les Littleton
Campaign SightFirst II District Coordinator PDG David
Middleton
Cabinet Secretary/Corresponding PDG Randall Morris
Women’s Membership & Participation Chair Nora Patterson
Vice District Governor Fred Renkema
Information Technology Assistant Amy Shank
Information Technology Chair Daniel Shank
2006-2007 Council Chair Rick Stoorza
Leader Dog Chair PDG Stump Weatherford
Cabinet Secretary/Recording Debbie White
Cabinet Treasurer Harold Yost
WebMaster Lion Ernest Huffine
Jamestown, Pennsylvania
August 3, 2006
First Council of Governors
Kerrville, Texas
August 4, 2006
International Director Marshall Cooper
August 5, 2006
International President Jimmy Ross
Trinity Lions Club
August 16, 2006
PDG Dr. Bubba Hirsch |
Tyler Lions Club 75th
Anniversary
August 26, 2006
Past International President Kay K. Fukushima
Chester Lions Club
September 21, 2006
Secretary Jeanice Campbell
Region 4 Meeting
September 23, 2006
Zone 4-A Chair Taffi James-Roman
Jasper Lions Club
October 10, 2006
2005-2006 Extension Chair J. D. Miller, Jr.
DreamCatcher Pins presented
by
District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie
Second Cabinet Meeting
Hosted by Beaumont Founders Lions Club
Beaumont, Texas
October 21, 2006
Zone 3-B Chair Elaine Allums
Host Club President John Biehn
PDG Wilbert Boulet
Lioness Wilberta Boulet
Zone1-B Chair Jennie Brady
TLERC Representative Pat Brady
Pin Co-Chair Linda Fussell
Region 4 Chair Charles Larkin
Nacogdoches Breakfast Treasurer Susan Oney
Zone 2-A Chair Carlene Ortolon
Region 5 Chair James Richardson
Peace Poster Contest Chair Linda Sedtal
Zone 5-B Chair Diane Smith
Texas Lions Camp Director Charles Tarver
Region 2 Chair D. D. Terry
Zone 6-B Chair Alma Tippins
Zone 2-B Chair GayleWalker
Host Club Secretary BobWells
Region 3 Chair Mary Jon Wells
Region 6 Chair Don White
Metro New Member Melvin Whitebird
Tail Twister Willie Wimer,
PCC Richard “Dick” Robinson, CSFII
PDG Fred Wuensche, 2005-2006 Mission 30 |
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Youth Activities: Our
Stake in Tomorrow
IP Jimmy Ross
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/news_mag_ross_oct06.shtml |
Family Unit Certification
Reminder for Club Presidents:
Certification forms for members wishing to take advantage of the
Family Dues Structure are due at Lions Clubs International
Headquarters by November 30, 2007. For their convenience, the
Family Unit Certification Form has been integrated into the WMMR
on-line program and is available at:
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/
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Lion
Power--CSFII's Club Newsletter
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3
Lions clubs get creative in CSFII fund raising As clubs around the
world conduct their intensive fund-raising efforts for Campaign
SightFirst II, some clubs are using their traditional fundraisers,
while others are creating new fundraisers. Click the link below to
read about these dedicated clubs:
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/club_news_v2_i3_en.pdf
With the extension of the Model Club program through 2008, more and
more clubs are joining the ranks of these ambitious clubs. In the last
month alone, more than 20 Lions clubs became Model Clubs for Campaign
SightFirst II. Share your club’s CSFII success stories with CSFII;
e-mail your story to
csfii@lionsclubs.org.
CSFII By the Numbers:
· More than US$51.5 million raised by Lions toward US$150 million goal
to continue SightFirst programs
· Nearly 7,000 group coordinators working with clubs around the world
· More than 1,400,000 children are blind, yet 80 percent of all
blindness is preventable
Yours in Lionism,
Dr. Tae-Sup Lee
Past International President
Chairperson, Campaign SightFirst II
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News from Lions Club International PR
Dept.
The fall edition of Lions Quarterly (LQ), a new online video magazine,
features tsunami rebuilding efforts in South Asia; a North Carolina
Lions Camp for the blind and visually impaired; a Lions eye hospital
in India and the gift of glasses for children in Chicago. LQ is a
great program to share with club members and the community. Access the
program from the Lions News Network (LNN) under the "News & Events"
section on Lions Web site (www.lionsclubs.org).
Or, directly at:
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/lq.html. DVDs are also
available by request from the Public Relations Department; e-mail
LQ@lionsclubs.org.
We are looking for compelling or unique stories that are visually
interesting. Submit photos (300 dpi or hard copy), story ideas and/or
video (preferably Beta SP or mini-DV format) to the PR Department for
consideration for future video projects. E-mail
LQ@lionsclubs.org. Watch for
the next edition of LQ online January 1.
Lions clubs around the world are currently working with schools and
youth groups in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The
postmark deadline for each club to forward one winning poster per
contest sponsored to their district (or to International Headquarters
if undistricted) is November 15. Information on the contest, including
judging guidelines, deadlines, rules and conditions, can be found in
the District Peace Poster Chairperson’s Guide, located in the
Publications section of the Lions Clubs International (LCI) Web site
www.lionsclubs.org
with a direct link of
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/pdfs/pr787.pdf. The
downloadable honorable mention certificate, images of past winning
posters and more can be found on the Peace Poster section of the Web
site with a direct link of
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/youth_peace_poster.php3.
E-mail questions and/or comments regarding the contest to
peaceposter@lionsclubs.org.
Lions will mark Lions World Sight Day on October 12 in Mali. Read the
complete news release at:
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/news_news_release57.shtml
Lions clubs in North America are encouraged to participate in Sight
Night, an annual collection of used eyeglasses during trick or treat.
To learn more, visit
www.sightnight.org
Sincerely,
PR Department
LCI Headquarters |
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Lions Clubs
International Foundation
Dear Fellow Lion,
I would like to update you on several LCIF initiatives, including
recent SightFirst activity, new public relations tools designed to
promote the work of Lions around the world and LCIF’s continuing
involvement following Hurricane Katrina.
Our SightFirst program continues to better the lives of millions
of individuals by improving and often saving their vision. I
am happy to report that at their August meeting, the SightFirst
Advisory Committee approved a total of US$2.9 million in grants.
The number of countries to receive SightFirst funding also
increased to 90 with the recent addition of Niger in West Africa.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_sfgrantsaug2006.shtml
LCIF recently released a series of public service announcements (PSAs)
featuring former U.S. President—and Lion—Jimmy Carter. The PSAs
promote Lions’ efforts to save 37 million people around the world
from preventable blindness through Campaign SightFirst II (CSFII).
Since
launching the Campaign in July 2005, Lions have raised US$48
million toward our minimum goal of US$150 million. President
Carter’s endorsement of CSFII is part of his ongoing work with
Lions Clubs International.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/psa.html#anchor-carter
President Carter’s PSAs were recently distributed to 400
public-affairs directors and to cable and independent stations in
the top 20 markets across the United States. Please share the PSAs
with fellow Lions and your local television and radio stations.
The PSAs are available to download online and can also be viewed
in the second edition of Lions Quarterly (LQ), a new online video
magazine.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/psa.html
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/lq.html
Also within the second edition of LQ are several LCIF grant
projects, including an update on tsunami rebuilding in Asia,
accomplishments of a Lions Eye Hospital in India and a look at a
camp for visually impaired and blind children in North Carolina,
USA, through the eyes of the
campers. The program can be viewed online or DVD copies can be
requested by e-mailing the PR Department (pr@lionsclubs.org).
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/lq.html
It has been just over a year since Hurricane Katrina devastated
the Gulf Coast region, and Lions are an important part of the
recovery. A total of US$4.5 million in designated funding has
been received at LCIF in support of disaster relief efforts for
Hurricane Katrina. Immediately following the hurricane, LCIF
awarded a US$200,000 Major Catastrophe Grant and US$150,000 in
emergency grants for immediate relief in affected districts.
Numerous additional grants have recently
been awarded to assist with relief and reconstruction projects in
the region.
http://www.lions-katrina.org/what_lions_are_doing.php
In the second year following the disaster, Lions are now shifting
their focus on rebuilding for the future. Lions in the affected
areas are further investigating long-term project possibilities
and matching funding program opportunities. The Hurricane Katrina
Steering Committee plans to meet again at the end of the year to
review their funding proposals.
I encourage you to take a look at the LCIF Web site, which has
some new information and resources available to assist with local
public relations efforts. The new PR tools section has information
to assist you in your efforts to publicize your club and LCIF
grant projects in order to increase public awareness and support
of Lions and LCIF. The new sample releases can be quickly
customized to include specific information on your club and sent
to local media. This section also contains news releases,
downloadable publications and audiovisual presentations. Please
continue to check this section, as more material will be added in
the coming months to better assist you in your PR efforts.
I thank you for your continued support of the Foundation. Your
support is integral to what we can accomplish together this year
and in the future.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lions_lcif.shtml
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_pr_tools.shtml
With a Passion to Serve,
Dr. Ashok Mehta
2006-2007 LCIF Chairperson
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Family Membership
Initiative
Family Membership
Lions Clubs International announces the Family Membership Dues Rate.
This new membership initiative is an exciting opportunity for Lions to
welcome and expand services to their community. With family members as
the main focus, Lions Clubs International offers not only a reduced
dues rate to its members, it also presents special programs,
activities and opportunities for families. The Family Membership Dues
rate begins on January 1, 2007, for those Lions who are certified as
family members by November 30, 2006. Read below for more information
on how your family can utilize the Family Membership Dues Rate.
Getting Started
If you have questions or would like additional information
regarding family membership please e-mail
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Texas Lions Camp
Directors Report
It is never too early to start looking for campers for the
2007 camping year. We are again trying to arrange for
affordable bus transportation for campers wanting to attend
Session V (July 2 thru July 7). Applications may be sent to
the camp as early as January 15, 2007. Applications can be
downloaded from the camp web site (www.lionscamp.com)
or by contacting one of your directors. Remember that diabetic
sessions fill up fast (only filled sessions last year), so
stress to parents that those applications need to be in as
soon as possible. Diabetic sessions are July 22nd and July
27th.
The Camp staff will also be recruiting summer staff help at
Lamar, SFASU and Sam Houston during the month of February, if
you know of any college student that may by looking for a
summer job contact the camp and interviews can be scheduled
during these recruiting trips.
A operating budget of $1,850,000 was approved for this coming
year. Our $18 per year dues only covers about 40% of this
budget. The remainder of this budget is made up from 100% club
donations, Century club memberships, Life member donations,
Memorials and donations from clubs and non lions. Consider now
making your club a 100% donor ($10 per member), you becoming a
Century club donor ($100 a year or $10 per month bank draft)
or rewarding members of your club with awards from the camp
(Life membership, Brick, Jack Weich Fellowship or Honorarium).
The camp sessions dates for 2007 are posted on “www.lionscamp.com”
We Serve
Harold Yost
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The Pineywoods
Purgatory
 There
have been a few brief discussions on the actual anniversary of the
ride. When an event is canceled due to a major hurricane do you still
count that year? In any event, the 15th or 16th annual Pineywoods
Purgatory was blessed with perfect cycling weather. As a result of the
weather and months of planning, 500 serious bike riders pumped the
hills of East Texas. Several filled out surveys on our ride and with
the exception of some loose dogs in the country, all gave very
favorable comments. Many were repeat riders from prior years; all were
very courteous and thankful for the efforts in the organization of the
ride. I counted over 60 Lions that helped with this year’s ride. And
the best part is we pulled out of the hole last year’s canceled ride
created. We have enough money to start next year’s ride and make a
donation. “We Serve”
A big at-a-boy goes to Chairman, Ben Moore and Co-Chair, Jim West for
their leadership and experience which kept us on track throughout the
planning stages. We would be lost without these guys. The planning
starts with our sponsors, without them we would have limited success.
This year’s sponsors were Temple Inland, Brookshire Brothers, First
Bank & Trust East Texas, Abitibi, Polk Oil, Jody Anderson Campaign,
Bancorp South, State Farm-Jay Jackson, Langston Construction,
Southwest Securities, Advanced Financial, Moore Building Associates,
and St. Giles.
Another in-valuable service was provided by the Deep East Texas
Amateur Radio Club, who had 18 members provide ham radio service
throughout the ride. These guys were very helpful to our sags because
there were sections of the ride without cell service. Thanks to the
2006 sag wagon grew of Lions Gerald Crump, Mark Wiedenfeld, Richard
Collmorgen, Phillip Goodwin, Scott Davis, Jamie Davis, Joe Hancock,
Matt Ellis, Richard Kenner, Randy Baker, and Jody Anderson.
Much of the positive feedback was for the friendly rest stops; this is
one area that separates our ride from the others. Nathan Gann was the
rest stop chairman and he worked his magic and assembled 10
organizations and businesses to help. They were Lufkin Convention and
Visitors Bureau, Holiday Inn / Comfort Suites / Hampton Inn & Suites,
Consolidated Communications, Shiners’ and Alto Lions Club, the Parise
Family, Gann Medford Reality, Extreme Sports Missions, Angelina
Savings, Angelina Bike Club, and the TXDOT/ Stubblefield Learning
Center.
 The
Lions whose culinary skills included preparation of a spaghetti dinner
with all the trimmings on Friday night and fajitas all day Saturday
were headed up by Lion Shawn Kaemmerling. Shawn is quick to thank his
mentor and procurement specialist Lion Jim Roper. Not listed
individually, but not forgotten, is a long list of meat cutters, pit
specialists, and food line ram-rods all worked under the watchful eye
of longtime bike ride volunteer Lion Ralph Valone.
Prior to the ride, course markers had to paint directional arrows
along the routes. Security had to be hired and assigned a location.
All the little details factor into the quality of the ride. I hope by
now you realize there is a lot that goes into a successful ride along
with the blessing of ideal East Texas weather.
By the way, a little research has determined that when an event is
planned and is canceled at the last minute you still count that year.
So thanks to everyone that helped make the 16th Annual Pineywoods
Purgatory a success.
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Texas Lions Eyeglasses Recycling Center
(TLERC)
 International
President Jimmy Ross has declared as a goal that all preventable
blindness in the world be eradicated. In order to help reach this
goal, Lions are asked to quadruple the amount of recycled eyeglasses
collected.
 Lion
Jennie and I were very fortunate to attend the Texas Lions Eyeglasses
Recycling Center (TLERC) orientation of presenters on September 23, to
learn how to increase the number of eyeglasses collected as well as
seeing the facilities and its operation. It wasreally an eye-opening
experience. It's difficult to express the size and scope of the
operation of this facility.
 The
class was informative and well presented by PDG Ike Fitzgerald, TLERC
Coordinator and Lion Aubrey Linne, Operations Manager. The operation
of the center is very well organized -- from receiving the glasses to
shipping them. The glasses are sorted in general categories
(children's, sun glasses, discarded broken glasses, etc.) and then are
washed and dried. From there, they are measured for strength and size,
marked and are categorized respectively. The boxes of glasses are
stored in a large warehouse adjoining the two-storied brick office
building until shipped.
 Our
goal is to keep the center supplied with enough glasses to meet the
need. At the District 2S-1 Second Cabinet meeting, a TLERC Forum was
held and the challenge we have to meet IP Jimmy Ross's goal. The
attendance was great and well received. A special thanks goes to PDG
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Peace
Poster Contest Results
 1ST
PLACE WINNING POSTER WAS BY A 13 YEARS OLD FROM TRINITY, TEXAS. SHE IS
IN THE 8TH GRADE AT TRINITY MIDDLE SCHO0L. SHE WAS SPONSORED BY THE
TRINITY LIONS CLUB. HER POSTER WILL GO ON TO COMPETE IN THE STATE
COMPETITION.
2ND PLACE WAS A 12 YEARS OLD AND ATTENDS C.O. MIDDLE SCHOOL IN
NEDERLAND, TEXAS.. HE WAS SPONSORED BY SOUTH COUNTY BREAKFAST LIONS
CLUB, IN NEDERLAND, TEXAS.
3RD PLACE WAS AN 11 YEARS OLD AND ATTENDS C.O. MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN
NEDERLAND, TEXAS. SHE WAS SPONSORED BY THE NEDERLAND PROFESSIONAL
LIONS CLUB.
Presidential Leadership Medal Awarded
 The concept behind the PLUS ONE Program was the idea that each and
every member can make a significant contribution to their
community, even a small incremental gain of one member per club
and one club per district can achieve great results.
The PLUS ONE Program was a success as the International
Association brought in 122,845 new members in now 200 countries
and geographical territories, each with a Passion to Serve and a
pledge to help the less fortunate. Lions Clubs Association was
able to charter 1,092 new clubs, each with a promise of serving
their communities for years to come.
These achievements were accomplished as a result of leaders like
Lion J. D. Miller of the Jasper Lions Club, who committed himself
to the membership growth and to the future of our association. It
was Lions such as Lion J. D. Miller through his dedication that
helped IPDG Penny Gregrich in chartering District 2-S1 newest club
of Burkeville-Toledo Bend with his untiring efforts to see that
this club became a reality.
Through the efforts of Lion J. D. Miller, our District 2-S1 was
able to achieve the Five Star Awards of the International
Presidents Ashok Mehta’s Award Program. This award program has and
will provide special recognition to several Lions who played a key
role in this distinction of becoming a Five Star District. More
presentations will be awarded as the awards are received by IPDG
Penny Gregrich.
Only twenty-eight districts in the world received this distinction
and there is only one other Five Star District in Texas. This is
certainly a cause for celebration as we commemorated this occasion
with the presentation of the prestigious International Leadership
Medal to Lion J. D. Miller. It was presented on behalf of Lion
Penny Gregrich as District Governor for 2005-06 by Past Council
Chairman Dick Robinson who was our guest speaker at the Second
Cabinet Meeting held in Beaumont on October 21, 2006.
Congratulations to Lion J. D. Miller of the Jasper Lions Club.
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International District Star
Awards 2005 - 2006
REGION 1 JACK SEDTAL (NEDERLAND PROF)
ZONE 1-A RAY AVILA (PA FOUNDERS)
ZONE 1-B RUSTY SHERRILL (WINNIE-STOWELL)
REGION 2 KATHRYN MCGEE (BRIDGE CITY)
ZONE 2-A THOMAS MCGEE (BRIDGE CITY)
ZONE 2-B JASON GENGO (LITTLE CYPRESS)
REGION 3 LILLIAN NORTHCUTT (BEA SO FO PARK
ZONE 3-A MARY JON WELLS (BEAUMONT FOUDR)
ZONE 3-B CHARLES DAVIS (SILSBEE)
REGION 4 ANN DUNN (ONALASKA)
ZONE 4-A CHARLES LARKIN (ONALASKA)
ZONE 4-B NORRIS HARRINGTON (SPURGER)
REGION 5 BOB COWLEY (NEWTON – NOW BTB)
ZONE 5-B BILL BROCKMAN (KIRBYVILLE)
REGION 6 HARRY VANDERVEER (ALTO)
ZONE 6-A DEBBIE WHITE (ALTO)
ZONE 6-B ALMA TIPPINS (NAC BKFT)
REGION 7 JIM CROMWELL (RUSK)
ZONE 7-A MICHAEL BAKER (TENAHA)
ZONE 7-B ALICIA OLIVER (JACKSONVILLE)
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International Club President’s Excellence Awards
2005 – 2006
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CLUB |
PRESIDENT |
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ALTO |
Don White |
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BEA S/F PARK |
Dewey Sterling |
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METRO |
Charles Barron |
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NEDERLAND PROFESSIONAL |
Kent McCreery |
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ONALASKA GREATER |
Jon Dunn |
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PINEHURST |
Roy Nation |
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TRINITY |
Irene Sanders |
| WINNIE-STOWELL |
Lee Stroud |
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Past District Governor
Receives Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
 I'm
very honored to be a MJF recipient and to be recognized by my fellow
Lions of this great district. It was certainly a joyous Lions day for
me & Holly and to top it off by being pinned by my Council Chairman
Dick Robinson, witnessed by my council governor from 2-S2, Fred
Wuensche, made it extra special. Thank you Lions for your support.
PDG David Middleton
2004-2005 |
Club
Activities
Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club
The club conducted a Barbeque Fundraiser on 9/16 at Sam's
Wholesale in Beaumont. We had a fairly good day with a bit of
rain. The event was moderately successful. The following weekend
9/23 we assisted Silsbee with lunch and dinner at a Dulcimer
Festival in Silsbee. We are currently gearing up for the 4th
Annual Bowling Tournament in February 2007. We are providing
assistance to Bmt. Founders in preparation for the October Cabinet
Meeting. We are also preparing for the Christmas Parade in Bmt in
which there will be a Bmt Lions Float. All the local clubs are
invited and encouraged to attend and participate.
Beaumont Founders Lions Club
Six members attended the Reg. 3 meeting in Kountze on Sept. 11. We
had no Club Activities during the month except work on the Dist.
2S1 Cabinet meeting on Oct. 20 - 21, and work on the Club's 90th
birthday celebration to be help on Oct.21, 2006. During the month
we collected 358 pairs. of glasses and 11 hearing aids.
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions Club
1) Board Meeting - 09/18/2006 - Honored Amanda Wimsatt - Lions
Camp Staff Scholarship recipient 2) Paid for 3 eye exams and
eyeglasses for 3 students in Beaumont Schools - $255.00. 3) West
Brook Football Concessions - $6,420.00 4) 4 members attended joint
Region/Zone meeting in Kountze on 09/11/2006 - Lions Don
Northcutt, Lillian Northcutt, Arnold McNeely, and Thomas McGarrity.
Chester Lions Club
We're excited to announce 6 new members to our Club this month:
Rodney and Melissa Bendy, sponsored by Steve Havis. Shanna Havis,
sponsored by Carol Havis. Amanda Espino, Howard Smith and Cari
Wagstaff, sponsored by Jeanice Campbell. Local Police Chief, Scott
Yosko demonstrated some of the state-of-the-art equipment his
department uses to catch criminals these days...very impressive.
Our very own District Governor, Dr. Bonita Lowrie spoke to us
about the Renewal Initiative, and gave pins to the new members and
their sponsors. She was most helpful, and encouraged our efforts
for new growth in our community.
Cushing Lions Club
Annual Cushing Lions Club Carnival was held September 2nd with
live music, games for the kids, bingo, cake walk, hot dogs,
hamburgers, and parade led by the High School band. Game booths
were operated by local youth groups ( 4-H, Cheerleaders, Project
Graduation, etc) and the Hospital District had a booth set up for
blood pressure. Set up began around 9 AM and activities were
completed around 12 midnight. The carnival is the only Cushing
Lions Club regular fund raiser.
Jacksonville Lions Club
The Club voted to donate $500 to our local United Fund. The
Jacksonville City Manager, Mo Rassi, introduced the new Chief of
Police, Reese Daniels to the the Club. The Chief presented an
overview of his vision for the department.
Kirbyville Lions Club
The Kirbyville Lions Club had two very interesting and good
programs for the month of September. PDG Doyel Chandler introduced
our very own DG Dr Bonita Lowrie. She spoke to us about her
history and what it means to her to be a Lion. DG Bonita's father
was an active Lion until the day he died. He was 96 years old when
he died. What an inspiration to all of us! DG Bonita closed with
these words, "How can I best serve you"? Lion Gary Fairchild
brought some officers and members of our newly formed Leo Club.
Lion Gary presented to our club a plaque thanking us for
sponsoring the Leo Club. He also presented a plaque to our Past
President Lion Jimmy Richardson for his help in getting the Leo
Club formed. Lion Lanette Hall introduced our program for our
September 21 meeting. It was Kirbyville's very own Eric Middleton.
He sang and played his guitar for us. He is a Senior at KHS. He
has taught himself to play. He has won numerous awards and many
doors are opening up for him in the music world. We are very proud
of him. Everyone is invited to the Open House of our newly
remodeled Community House. It will be held September 30 from 2-4 I
will tell you more about it later. We will be having our Fish Fry
on Oct. 14 from 5-7 at JNEC. If you are in Kirbyville stop by and
eat with us. You will be guaranteed good food and good fellowship.
PDG Doyel Chandler, Lion Jimmy Richardson, Lion Diane Smith will
be attending the Burkeville-Toledo Bend Lions Club Charter Night
September 23 at Burkeville ISD Cafeteria.
Livingston Lions Club
Planned for the Fall Outdoorsman Raffle with 18-20 prizes mostly
outdoor type activities (hunts, fishing) donated. Winners will be
named in October. Planned for annual Christmas tree sales
beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Planned for a turkey fry to
be held the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Programs: Chris
Gregory, Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist; Kevin Harbuck, TxDOT
engineer; Ken Smith, Angelina College Small Business Development
and Kelly Rich, Polk County Industrial Development
Lufkin Evening Lions Club
Club started the month by hosting "The Marksman" country/gospel
group as a fund raiser. The club had an exhibit (camp, eye bank,
Harp and membership materials) at Lufkin Heritage Festival on
September 16. Three of our officers attended the Regional meeting
in Alto on September 9. Club continues to provide electrical to
the Scout Hut and collected 30 pair of eye glasses. Programs were
from Lions World Services for the Blind and CASA. Club is busy
planning's for our 50th anniversary on December 2, 2006 at the
Salvation Army Adult Day Care Center.
Lufkin Host Lions Club
For the month of September we had the following program: The
Henleys from Ellen Trout Zoo, Jeff Thiebert with the Concord
Coalition, and a local game warden. Past President Ben Bartlett
was presented with a presidential pin for membership growth during
his term. We are gearing up for our annual "Pineywoods Purgatory"
Bike ride that takes place Oct. 7th.
Metro Lions Club
Metro Lions Club September 2006 We are enjoying good attendance
and expect to induct a new member at our next meeting. Our fund
raising project was held in September with a link sale. There were
a lot of other local activities taking place at the same time and
the weather was very bad and our success wasn't what we hoped for,
but we did pretty well. Our club had six members present at the
Regional Zone meeting which made us very proud. We are looking
forward to the activities for the remainder of the year. Secretary
Lion John Templeton
Nacogdoches Noon Lions Club
Sept. 4-Monthly flag placement Two prospective new members were
visited, Applications left, President Carter and Secretary Fisher
attended Region 6/Zone 6B meeting Sept. 9, in Alto. DG Lowrie
stressed current Campaign SightFirst II, Sept. 18-Lion Alma
Tippins, Zone 6B Chair attend our Noon meeting, Lion Doyle Pittmon
visited, asked help with upcoming Splash Day at Lake Nacogdoches.
Mo. Att. avg=67% Program presented by Lion Vergil Ploch-"Patrolling
Natural Gas Pipelines" |
Nederland Professional Lions Club
Nederland Professional Lions Club hosted the Region/Zone meeting
for Region 1 on Sept. 21. NPLC had 17 members attend the meeting.
All other clubs were very well represented. A lot of good ideas
were brought out during the meeting. VDG Fred Renkema talked about
the goals the International President, Jimmy Ross has planned. PDG
Moe Cully presented Lion Linda Sedtal with a pin from
International President, Jimmy Ross' Home Club of Quitaque, for
the new member she brought into the club in August. PDG Moe Cully
also presented Lion Jack Sedtal, with a wall clock from the Texas
Lions Camp. This was in appreciation for all Lion Jack has done
since being in Lions for 21 years. For the month of Sept. we
celebrated two birthdays in our club, Lion Rita Renkema and Lion
Carolyn Dixon.
New Summerfield Lions Club
New Summerfield Lions Club enjoyed guest speaker Shelley Cleaver,
member of the Cherokee County Historical Commission and co-author
of a book about Cherokee County. Fund raisers including Brown Bag
Auction, pin auction, sale of brooms and caps continue to be
successful. The club made a $100 donation to the Texas Lions Camp
in memory of Clyde Bowling.
Onalaska Greater Lions Club
Furnished exams and eyeglasses for two adults and four students,
paid renewal fee for LEO Club, sponsored region/zone meeting,
enjoyed speakers from Memorial Medical Center Livingston and the
Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator. Finalized plans for
participation in Christmas in Our Town and Thanksgiving event at
Senior Citizens Center. Had 95 percent of ACTIVE members at last
meeting - WOW...
Orange Lions Club
The activity of the Orange Lions Club is centered at this time on
getting the Carnival up and running for opening day. Gates will
open at 6:30 pm on October 11th and each day thereafter, opening
at 4:00 pm on Saturday October 14th for Kiddie Day. The gates will
open again on October 18th thru 21st at 6:30 pm nightly. Lions
wear your vest and come to volunteer, the Help will be
appreciated. We are sorry to report the Ferris Wheel will not run
this year as the repairs have not been completed. There will be
plenty of food, fun and excitement. All are invited to join us. In
September Lion Randall Morris, Lion Stump Weatherford and Lion
Carlene Ortolon attended the USA/Canada Forum in Columbus, Ohio. A
good time was had by all in attendance. Also in September Lion
Randall Morris, Lion Stump Weatherford and Lion Carlene Ortolon
attended the Charter night for the Burkville/Toledo Bend Club.
Pinehurst Lions Club
Members worked on setting up equipment for the carnival estimated
hrs were 56 September 26 2006 meeting for the District 2s1
estimated hours were 2
Port Arthur Founders
September was a busy month for the Port Arthur Founders. On
September 8 Pam Trosclair spoke on the history and current
activities of Cavoilcade. Captain Leonel Ortiz of the Port Arthur
Salvation Army was presented a $1000 check for their building
fund. September 22 Kevin White, a Port Neches Policeman spoke of
his experiences in Iraq while training their policemen. Two
members visited the TLERC in Midland on September 23 where we
donated 300 pair of eyeglasses for recycling. Seventeen Port
Arthur school children and two adults were given authorizations
for eye exams and glasses. Our annual pie sale began.
Port Neches Lions Club
On September 12th, Bobbie Martin, an insurance agent, provided
valuable information regarding how to understand policies and
updated members on the changes for insurance in our area. We
welcomed our first Junior Lion of the month for this school year.
Jacob Walker, a senior at PN-G, is our September Representative.
We held a successful BBQ Sale on Sept. 16th. Eye exam and eyeglass
referrals were made for a High School and three Middle School
students. Seventeen pairs of eyeglasses were collected. The club
donated bread to the Mental Health & Mental Retardation Initiative
of JCCSCD as the officers assigned provide meals to those less
fortunate and in celebration of their personal achievements. Our
next BBQ Sale will be held Saturday, November 11th from 10am to
2pm in the Market Basket parking lot in Port Neches.
Rusk Lions Club
Held concession stand at the Reklaw Classic Car Show to raise
funds to add to the Scholarship fund, welcomed speaker Phil Davis
for an up-date on the Rusk KOA, and PDG Arys Brown brought a
program on, and urged the club to participate in, Vision Screening
for Preschool Children.
Sour Lake Lions Club
Pres. Randy Richard & Secy. Teresa Dumphy attended region meeting
in Kountze Sept. 11th. Provided eyeglasses for needy Sour Lake
Elementary student. Upcoming event--will have float and food booth
at Sour Lake's Christmas in the Oil Patch December 14th.
South County Breakfast Lions
South County Breakfast has 1 transfer member Helen Huckaby to the
Little Elm Lions Club and 2 Lions that have moved to other areas.
Club provided eye examinations and glasses to 6 children in the
community. President Curtis O'Steen and Secretary attended
Zone/Region 1 Meeting. Secretary attended Charter of
Burkeville/Toledo Bend Lions Club and also attended Region 2 Zone
meting. Club reviewed membership and planning a drive next month.
Spurger Lions Club
The Spurger Lion's Club Continues to grow as we added two new
members in September. Angela Matterson and Phyllis Noack. Our
Lions were present at Spurger High School for the dedication of
the flag poles, an Eagle Scout project for Zach Zachary. We had a
successful fish fry to raise money for our Scholarship fund on
9/24.
Tenaha Lions Club
JULY: Trash pickup planned for late summer or early fall. Ads to
be placed in newspaper and/or radio for used eyeglasses and used
hearing aid collection. AUGUST: Mop and broom sale being planned.
Club called on to tutor/mentor 2 junior high students for the
fall. SEPTEMBER: Community service activities planned include mop
and broom sale and trash pickup.
Winnie-Stowell Lions Club
PUT OUT 396 USA FLAGS FOR SEPT.11 THUR SEPT. 15 .2006
Woodville Lions Club
9-7-6 Club Day; 9-14-6 David Chavarria, Disabled Vet Supervisor of
B.E.G. Liquid Mud Services ; 9-21-6 Chief Scott Yosko Life
Changing Institute & Drug Rehab; 9-28-6 Dr. Andrew D. James Our
new Therapeutic Optometrist
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New Members
| New Member |
Sponsor |
| Alto |
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| Ray DeSpain |
Don White |
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Bridge City |
| Pansy Harris |
Kathy McGee |
| Doris Johnson |
Kathy McGee |
| Milinda Nation |
Betty Mann |
| Travis Nation |
Robert Mann |
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| Chester |
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| Larry Bourne |
Jeanice Campbell |
| Sarah Bourne |
Jeanice Campbell |
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| Cushing |
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| Mike Thomas |
John Raney |
| Chuck Hoffpauir |
Murray Beckham |
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Hemphill |
| Ben Powell |
Phil Yocom |
| Gordon
Thibodeaux |
Charles Watson |
| Angie Hogan |
Sharon Broadway |
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| Kountze |
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| Ray Freeman |
Elaine Allums |
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| Livingston |
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| Jimmy Poston |
W Fergus |
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| Lufkin Host |
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| Roland Brent II |
Joe Hancock |
| Larry Shoults |
Nathan Gann |
| Thomas Browning |
Kenneth Morgan |
| Steve Hall |
Mark Wiedenfeld |
| Chris Handley |
Michael Davis |
| Jim Alexander |
Gerald Crump |
| Ricky Moulder |
Julian Jelinek |
| Bryan McBride |
Joe Hancock |
| James Davis |
Nathan Gann |
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| Metro |
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| Melvin Whitebird |
Kenneth
Covington |
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Nacogdoches Breakfast |
| Betty Houchin |
Jimmy Burrous |
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Nacogdoches Evening |
| Sharon Ninness |
Rhonda Barnhart |
| Elizabeth
Buchanan |
Rhonda Barnhart |
| Anita Farr |
Rhonda Barnhart |
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| Port Arthur
Founders |
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| Marina Ortiz |
James DeLee |
| Barbara Batty |
Donald Smith |
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| Rusk |
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| Jeffrey Johnson |
Isaac Daniel |
| Teri Brown |
Ardys Brown |
| Claude Blake |
Isaac Daniel |
| Ann Brown |
William Watson |
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| Spurger |
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| Angela Matterson |
James Bingham |
| Phyllis Noack |
Betty Bingham |
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| Orange Noon |
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| Nicole Sessions |
Jimmy Chambers |
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| Rusk |
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| David O'Neal |
Charles Burfoot |
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| Woodville |
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| Satyanarayana
Kante |
Sergio Ramos |
| Ben Bythewood
III |
John Morrison |
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Calendar of Events |
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November |
Second Round of Region/Zone
Meetings |
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November 2-4 |
Second Council of Governors
Meeting |
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November 10 |
Woodville Lions Club Fish Fry |
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November 11 |
Alto Lions Club Gospel Jubilee |
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November 11 |
Region 5/Zone 5-A & Zone 5-B,
Jasper |
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November 13 |
Region 3/Zone 3-A & Zone 3-B
Meeting |
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November 14 |
Region 4/Zone 4-A & 4-B Meeting |
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November 16 |
Region 1/Zone 1-A & Zone 1-B
Meeting |
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November 20 |
DG Official Visit to Mt
Enterprise |
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December |
tba Combined Nacogdoches Clubs
Christmas Party |
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December 2 |
Lufkin Evening Lions Club 50th
Club Anniversary |
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January 15 |
Texas Lions Camp Applications
Accepted |
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January 17 |
DG Official Visit with Trinity
Lions Club |
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