Dr Bonita Lowrie
District Governor
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As incoming District Governors,
we were told that the year 2006-2007 would be all too fleeting.
Before the January issue of "The Lion's Share" goes on-line, we
will have reached the mid-point of this year in Lionism.
This is a good time for clubs to reflect on their Re-dedication
to the Lions motto "We Serve" and their meaningful involvement
that truly makes a difference in the lives of others.
Region Chairs, Zone Chairs, Club Presidents and Secretaries are
encouraged to review the check list received at the First
Cabinet Meeting. Be a DreamCatcher!
Information has been on-line with LCI for all club secretaries
to meet the November 30 deadline for Family Certification.
January 1, 2007 the Family Initiative will be launched
internationally. PDG Moe Cully is doing ground work in the
Golden Triangle with the prospects of three Family Clubs.
Enthusiasm continues to mount to meet the challenge to quadruple
the collection of used eyeglasses for Texas Lions Eyeglasses
Recycling Center. This is being spearheaded by Lion Pat Brady,
representative for the southern part of the district appointed
by VDG Fred Renkema.
A significant number of Lions has become Interested in attending
the Vision Screening training in Midland held the third Saturday
of each month.
Clubs implementing the Club Renewal Initiative find it to be a
simple but powerful three-step process. In order to receive a
Club Renewal Initiative Banner, club secretaries need to submit
the results on-line at
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN.
Mid-Winter Conference will be Saturday, January 20, 2007 at the
Woodville Lions Den. Immediately following the conference, MD-2
Membership and Extension Chairs PDG's Aubrey and Frances Cherry
(El Paso) will conduct an Emerging Lions Leadership Seminar
(1:30 PM - 3:00 PM). Each club is encouraged to send at least
two representatives. Mark your calendar and make plans to
attend. Registration information will be forthcoming.
Please continue collecting pull tabs and bring them to fill the
five-gallon Challenge Jugs. Tabs for Tots will benefit children
with diabetes at the Ronald McDonald House according to District
Environment Chair Gerry Peacock.
Invite District Committee Chairs for the charities to give a
club program. Campaign SightFirst II is half over and we have
much yet to do in Texas.
The question this year is, "As your district governor, how can I
best serve your club?" It has been my privilege to participate
in a wide array of club activities including community service
projects, fund raisers, installation of officers, induction of
new members, presentation of awards, club celebrations,
unofficial guest as well as traditional District Governor's
official club visits.
Re-fuel! Re-group! Re-focus! Re-vitalize! Get ready to hit the
ground running with Re-newed vigor for the next half of the
2006-2007 Year of Lionism as we continue to "Ride for the JR
Brand!
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Fred
Renkema
Vice District Governor
We would like to thank everyone for all your thoughts and prayers as
my wife, Lion Rita, is recovering very well at home from Double Knee
Replacement Surgery.
Isn’t it great to be a Lion at this time of the year? The spirit of
giving is exciting as we serve those in need. I attended many of the
2nd Region/Zone meetings and am very excited about what the Lions in
District 2-S1 are doing. There were good reports about bringing new
members into your clubs. Some of the new members even attended the
Region/Zone meetings. We would like to congratulate each of these
new members and keep them excited and encouraged about Lionism.
The clubs have reported about many fundraisers that have been held
and their success in each one of them. Keep up the great work so
that we can use the profits to help those in need. There was
mentioned about the fundraisers in progress and the ones that are
coming up. Good luck on each one.
I’ve attended the Council of Governors meeting that was held in San
Angelo and received a lot of good information and training about
what is happening at the State level in Lionism. We attended the 2nd
District Cabinet Meeting that was held in Beaumont and the 90th
Anniversary Celebration of the Beaumont Founders Lions Club.
We look forward to seeing each of you at the District Mid-Winter
Conference to be held in Woodville on January 19 – 20, 2007. We look
forward to seeing many of you at the Leadership Seminar to be held
on that Saturday afternoon.
I would like to thank Lions Pat and Jeanie Brady for their
leadership in the TLERC program in our district. If any more of you
fellow Lions would like to get the training to do vision screenings,
please contact us so we can get you scheduled. We have the trailer
and the equipment; we just need some trained people to do the
screenings.
Let’s express ourselves as Lions, be visible and “ASK” someone that
you know to join you at your next club meeting. They might be your
guest and your next new member.
YIL and Happy Holidays to ALL
VDG Fred Renkema
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Constitution & By-Laws
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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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About This Newsletter.
If you know someone who wants to
receive this newsletter but does not have access to the internet
please print and present them a copy. Also if you know someone
who is not receiving notification when Newsletters are
available ask them to go to the District Web Site and sign-up.
Sign-up and receive Newsletter
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ALERT District Chair
Lion Jimmy Richardson has been appointed as Lion ALERT District Chair.
Lion Jimmy is very qualified to hold this position. Lion Jimmy is a
member of a disaster relief team affiliated with the Texas Baptist
Men. He has taken a Red Cross course called Introduction to a Disaster
Sycs and was certified with TBM through their disaster course. He has
worked in disaster relief in AL, FL, MI, LA, and TX. He has also
worked with food preparation, food serving, and chainsaw work.
Lion Jimmy Richardson is also a Christian, so with all of these
qualifications rolled into one man, or should I say a Lion willing to
serve, he is well qualified to do this job.
Article by Lion Diane Smith
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Dream Catchers
November 4, 2006
Second Council of Governors Meeting
San Angelo, Texas
Multiple District-2 (Texas) District Governors
T1 Gayle Cotten
T2 Tom White
T3 Dean Royalty
E1 Billy Wood
E2 Carolyn Gramm
X1 Carolyn Dorman
X2 Becky Whitenack
X3 Sam Lindsey
A1 Marshall Twombly
A2 Ray Conner
A3 Buz Sawyer
S2 Margaret Badeaux
S3 Angela Nicholson
S4 J. L. "Than" Colvin
S5 Charles Villeneuve
November 14, 2006
Region 4 Meeting (Second Round)
James Bingham, Spurger Lions Club President |
November 28, 2006
Garrison Lions Club
Annual Holiday/Appreciation Dinner
Garrison Lions Hall
In appreciation for the club's support, service to their community
and the successful Garrison Lions Club 56th Annual Homecoming
(major fund raiser) , District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie
presented DreamCatcher pins to the following Lions of her home
club:
Dudley Mosele, President
Charles Smith, Vice President
Lajuna Herron, Secretary
Patsy Nugent Smith, Treasurer
Jeff Crews, Membership Chair
Stacy Adams, Tail Twister
Board of Directors:
Doug George, Immediate Past President
Glenn Adams, Lion Tamer and Song Leader
Billy Ray Bush
Jim Patterson
Members:
Mary Adams
Bob and JoAnn Barton
John and Pat Bingham
Mike and Carolyn Boatman
G. W. Jones
Tom and Louise Martin
Barbara McDonald
Donna Mosele
Charlotte Partin
Marty Reneau
G. P Weatherly
Maebelle Yarbrough |
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Puppy Tails
 Is
this the face of a “perfect puppy” or a “discize” for a “little
devil”?
Let’s see: As a general rule, if we travel for more than 1 ½, we put a
baby’s crib mattress in the back seat with our required supplies or
our suite cases under it in the leg wells for stabilization. On our
way to the USA/Canada Forum in Columbus, Ohio, just 1 hour outside of
the Texas border, this “little darling” got bored. So she started
chewing on the armrest to our IPP to our Texas Lions Camp. This
wonderful Lion did not see the humorous side to this act. For 2 ½
hours very little was even said………
On our return trip, she ate the corner off the road map AND the handle
strap to my umbrella. After the armrest, I was trying to watch her
closer. As a matter of fact, she was on my feet in the front with me
when she ate the map and umbrella!
2 ½ months later and Hal has not fixed the armrest. He is getting all
the mileage he can out of it. Hal puts up with so much, I think the
mileage will last until I return
Ivy Green #7.
This is a true story.
Sandy Griffin, Leader Dog Puppy Raiser |
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Leader Dog Note
 At
some fabric shops, you will find a 1 inch Leader Dogs for the
Blind Button. The button is a lab puppy, sitting with a blue neck
scarf on. The button is made by "Creative Buttons by JHB
International". It has a stock number of 20089, and I believe that
the price per button is $2.50.
On the card it says, "A portion of sales proceeds will be donated
to the Leader Dogs for the Blind". This is a fund raiser and the
buttons are NOT available at the Leader Dog school.
Sandy Griffin
Leader Dogs for the Blind"
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Glass Cleaner
Always on the Texas Lions Camp Wish
List.
Great Glass Cleaner Recipe:
2 cups water
1/4 cup white distilled viengar
1/2 teaspoon liquid soap*
Spray bottle
*cuts wax residue left from commercial products
Pulp paper used for packing
Can be purchased at U-Haul |
Texas Lions Camp
Directors Report
Texas Lions Camp Directors Report for newsletter December 2006
It is time to get applications and information to campers for
the 2007 camping year. 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.
We are again trying to arrange for affordable bus
transportation for campers wanting to attend Session V (July 2
thru July 7).
The Camp staff will also be recruiting summer staff employees
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.
From the monthly report from the camp, it shows that our
district is $3000 below the donation level of last year. The
Nacogdoches Evening club needs to be recognized for making a
100% donations for three previous years, they are now listed
as continuous 100% donor for 48 years. Other club of the
district that have a long history of 100% donations to the
camp are Beaumont/Forest Park (42 yr), Center Noon (39 yr),
Jasper Noon (39 yr), Jacksonville (36 yr) and Livingston (34
yr). Consider now making your club a 100% donor ($10 per
member).
The camp sessions dates for 2007 are posted on “lionscamp.com”
Best of holiday wishes to you and your families,
We Serve
Harold Yost
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A hundred
years from now,
it will not matter
what kind of car I drove
or how large my bank account was.
But the world may be
a better place because I was
important in the life of a child.
Author Unknown |
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Harry
Wickersham Charitable Golf Tournament
The Harry Wickersham
Golf Tournament is in its 14th year, and is now a Memorial Tournament
in memory of Harry Wickersham. Since it began, the tournament has been
a tremendous time of fun and fellowship, and by the way, has raised
$283,000 now for the Camp's Operations and Endowment Funds.
The 2006 Tournament was a huge success and raised $53,641.00 for the
children of Texas Lions Camp. Many people came together to make this
happen, but the tournament directors, Mac & Mary McCown, now have the
distinction of having managed the most successful tournament in TLC
history.
Tournament - 2007
The 2007 tournament will be held at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course in
Fredericksburg, Texas. As in prior years. The Tourney will "shotgun
start" at 8:00 a.m. on the Thursday prior to Board Day, or August 2,
2007.
Registration
Register in one of two ways: manually, by downloading the form and
returning with your check made payable to Texas Lions Camp, or on-line
with your credit card.
Hole Sponsorships
The Tournament is an important fundraiser for TLC, and we value our
sponsors. If you would like to sponsor a hole for the Tournament,
download the form or give on-line through are secure server.
www.lionscamp.com |
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Certified Guiding Lion Program
The Certified Guiding Lion program has proven to be an effective tool
for new club development. The course, which is available to any active
Lion member, may be taken individually at one's own pace or as a
course given by a facilitator. After completion of the course, the
Lion should meet with his or her District Governor, who will go over
the Certified Guiding Lion Course Review, a booklet completed by the
Lion. After the District Governor has signed the Review, the Review
should be forwarded to the New Clubs and Marketing Department. Upon
receiving the completed Review, the New Clubs and Marketing Department
will mail the Lion a special certificate noting the Lion's achievement
as a Certified Guiding Lion.
The comprehensive course provides insight of the skills needed to be a
successful Guiding Lion and acquaints the participant with detailed
knowledge of new club management, the roles and responsibilities of
new club officers, how to create a membership recruiting plan, and
"Making It Happen," Guide to Club Project Development. The course
material includes a suggested timeframe that outlines activities that
the club should achieve over the club's first two years.
Download the Certified
Guiding Lions Club Kit materials
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/programs_mem_guiding.shtml
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2006-2007 Texas Lions Pride Award
Recognizes Club Public Relations Efforts
The MD-2 Texas Lions organization is
pleased to announce the 2006-2007 “Lions Pride” award recognizing
Lions Clubs and media organizations in Texas who are actively
informing the public about the Lions of Texas and the humanitarian
service they provide.
“Lions Club members are ordinary persons providing extraordinary
service to others each day. It is important to share stories of
community service and our ‘We Serve’ spirit with the public. MD-2
wants to recognize clubs and media organizations that are doing that,”
says State Public Relations Chairman PDG Carmon McCain of Lubbock.
There are two categories for this award: Lions Clubs and media
organizations. All clubs are invited to submit a sample of their best
public relations efforts for consideration. In addition, clubs may
also nominate a reporter, editor, or media organization for the award,
says McCain. Entries must be produced between July 1, 2006 and April
30, 2007.
Entries should be accompanied by an entry form and must be received by
the May 1, 2007 deadline. Paid advertising is not eligible. Winners
will be announced on or before May 15, 2007. Awards will be presented
at the MD-2 Texas Lions State Convention in Arlington, June 7-9, 2007.
Previous winners include the Floresville Lions, Iowa Park Evening
Lions, Corsicana Sunset Lions, Greenville Lions, Kerrville Host Lions,
Cleburne Lions, Converse Lions, Houston Sports Lions, Gonzales Lions,
Plano New Millennium Lions, Dallas Oak Cliff Lions, Pearland Lions,
Lubbock Lions, Lubbock Hub Lions, and MD-2 District Governors.
Media organizations recognized include Cleburne Times-Review; KCLE
Radio, Cleburne; Azle News; Cleburne Eagle-News; and Elaine Kolodziej,
Wilson County News.
“Some of the winning entries have included feature articles about
clubs and their projects, promotional videos, informative radio PSAs,
and club web sites. In addition, some clubs have nominated local media
professionals who have worked to promote the club’s service
activities,” says McCain.
Questions? PDG McCain may be reached at (806) 762-0181 (B); (806)
745-8565 (H); or (806) 786-9409 (cell), or at
chile_peppers@sbcglobal.net
More
Information & Entry Form (.pdf format)
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Lions Clubs
International Foundation
LCIF is able to fulfill its mission of
helping Lions serve worldwide through your support. In this message, I
would like to update you on Campaign SightFirst II, grants awarded at
the October Board Meeting, Lions World Sight Day, Melvin Jones
Fellowships and new developments in Lions Quest.
Dedicated Lions have helped raise more than US$53 million to date for
Campaign SightFirst II to continue our fight against preventable
blindness. National and Multi-National Coordinators reported the
fundraising goals of thousands of clubs around the world during
Worldwide Report Day on October 11, and more than 20,000 clubs plan to
raise US$64 million for CSFII this Lions year.
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/index.shtml
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/wrd2_newsrelease_en.pdf
These goals leave more than US$35 million to be raised in Lions year
2007-2008 in order to reach CSFII's minimum goal of US$150 million and
more than US$85 million to be raised in 2007-2008 if we are to reach
our challenge goal of US$200 million. Please challenge your club to
set and achieve its fundraising goal. We must succeed so that Lions
can continue the SightFirst program. To date, SightFirst has funded
vision projects that have protected and restored sight to more than
100 million individuals.
At the October Board Meeting, the LCIF Executive Committee approved 75
grants totaling US$3 million . Grants awarded will provide for
international medical missions, expanding Lions Quest programs,
equipping schools and hospitals, and constructing Habitat for Humanity
Homes, to name a few. The full list of approved grants is available
online .
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_gr_standard_recent.shtml
On October 12 Lions around the world marked Lions World Sight Day with
sight-related activities such as eye screenings, cataract surgeries
and vision awareness campaigns. LCIF and Lions Clubs International, in
cooperation with Give the Gift of Sight Foundation, screened
approximately 26,000 children and adults October 10-20 in Bamako ,
Mali . More than 2 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are blind and
the rate of blindness is 10 times that of developing countries. Lions
from Mali , through grant funding from LCIF, will arrange for
additional care such as cataract surgery for those who need it at the
African Institute for Tropical Ophthalmology (IOTA)-the premier eye
hospital and training institute in West Africa .
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lions_lcif_lwsd.shtml
The number of individuals to attain the Foundation's highest donor
honor of Melvin Jones Fellow continues to grow each year. The Melvin
Jones Fellowship is the backbone of LCIF, providing 70 percent of the
foundation's revenue. A recognition of humanitarian work, a MJF is
awarded to those who donate US$1,000 to LCIF or to people for whom a
donation was made by others. Last year alone, 13,300 people became
Melvin Jones Fellows and 7,076 individuals continued their support of
the Foundation by becoming a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows. Melvin
Jones Fellows receive an attractive lapel pin, a plaque and a
congratulatory letter. Consider recognizing a Lion in your club for
their dedication or individual in the community for their humanitarian
efforts by presenting him or her with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. The
Fellowship can be attained through an installment payment plan, and
donations to Campaign SightFirst II are eligible for MJF recognition.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_don_melvin.shtml
Lions and LCIF are making a difference in the lives of youths through
Lions Quest , a schools-based life-skills program for young people
from kindergarten to 12th grade. More than 350,000 teachers have been
trained in the program, which is currently taught in about 30
countries, and 11 million children have learned to make responsible
decisions, communicate effectively and avoid drugs through Lions
Quest. A new online training program with background information and
tools for effectively implementing Lions Quest is now available to any
Lion who is interested in learning more about Lions Quest. E-mail
Shmir Corzine , Lions Quest Coordinator, for a log on ID and password
to utilize the newly developed online training course.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_gr_lions_quest.shtml
Shmir.Corzine@lionsclubs.org
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.
With a Passion to Serve,
Dr. Ashok Mehta
2006-2007 LCIF Chairperson
2006 - 2007
Charities
Lions Clubs of District 2-S1
1. Schedule Lions Programs for Your Club
2. Learn More About Lions Charities
3. Join the Parade of Checks
Texas Lions Camp:
Lions Harold Yost & Charles Tarver
Children with Physical Disabilities - Children with Diabetes
Lions Eye Bank of Texas:
PDG Lew Vail & Lion Pam Scales Crew
Provides Eye Tissue Worldwide for Preservation of Sight
Texas Lions Foundation:
PDG Claude Durham
Provides Grants for Humanitarian & Disaster Relief
Lions Clubs International Foundation:
IPDG Penny Gregrich
Provides Grants Worldwide for Humanitarian Service Projects
Lion World Services for the Blind:
PDG Doyel Chandler
Multi-service Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually
Impaired
Leader Dog Program:
PDG Stump Weatherford
Trains! Dogs to Lead the Blind
Residential Facilities to "Make the Match"
East Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Project:
PDG Claude Durham
Processes, Catalogs and Dispenses Used Eyeglasses
Trains Optical Teams for Developing Countries
Hearing Aid Recycling Project:
Lion Dr. Shannon Frugia
Provides Affordable Hearing Aids for Eligible Applicants
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Texas Lions Leadership Forum
The 7th Annual Texas Lions Leadership Forum is to be held on March
10 - 11, 2007 at the Hilton Austin Airport at 9515 New Airport
Drive, Austin, TX. Early Registration Deadline is December
31, 2006.
Registration form (.pdf format) |
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Club Newsletters
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South County
Breakfast Lions Club |
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2006-2007 International Program
Click Here (.pdf format) |
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Lions Eye Bank of Texas
Remember the Lions Eye Bank of Texas
when you are ordering awards for special occasions, guest speakers
and/or end-of-year awards!
(Awards Order Form)
Thanks,
Alicen Swift
Lions Eye Bank of Texas
Lions Eye Bank Foundation
6565 Fannin St. NC-205
Houston, Texas 77030
Voice: 713-798-5545
Fax: 713-798-6864
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Campaign Sight First
II
"Lion Power" Newsletter Vol. 2, Issue 4
Lions are golfing, pledging and selling
to save sight as they increase their Campaign SightFirst II fund
raising. What is your Lions club doing to help save sight through
CSFII?
Send photos and event details by e-mail to
csfii@lionsclubs.org.
Click here to read about the amazing clubs saving sight through CSFII:
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/club_news_v2_i4_en.pdf
CSFII By the Numbers:
· US$56 million raised toward CSFII’s minimum goal of US$150 million
· 1,355+ clubs are Model Clubs
· In the 10 minutes since you started reading this newsletter, 120
people have gone blind
Yours in Lionism,
Dr. Tae-Sup Lee
Past International President
Chairperson, Campaign SightFirst II |
Receiving a Leader Dog
(Continued)
 Last
Months Issue: John Bruce completed the Orientation & Mobility course
at Leader Dog and returned home to put this education into practice.
Field Representative Carlos Gallusser evaluated John’s skills and John
started his Leader Dog class October 11, 2006. He was issued his dog
“Viggo” and they finished the training at our school.
CURRENTLY: I called John 3 times while he was at the school. The total
class was 23 students of which about 6 students and their interpreter
were from Spain. While attending the class, they wanted to speak as
much English as possible and would “corral” John and other students.
During any typical day, John said they were lucky to get maybe 1 to ½
hours of free time to themselves. John stated that he had never been
so tired in his life.
The Training includes: night traveling skills, escalators, malls,
business entries, a tour of the entire school plus interaction
constantly with the other students and their dogs.
John commented that every time he and Viggo returned to their room,
Viggo would ALWAYS stop at the same door. It was the room that
contained the dog food – “I’m ready Dad”.
To be Continued.
Sandy Griffin
Leader Dogs for the Blind
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Club
Activities
Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club
Beaumont Breakfast Lions assisted Bmt. South/Forest Park with
their concession stand at West Brook High School during
Homecoming. The club also assisted with the Second Cabinet Mtg and
90th Birthday Celebration of the Bmt. Founders. We are currently
working on the Bowling Tournament scheduled for, Saturday,
February 10th at 1pm. If you did not get an application at the
Cabinet meeting then you will recieve one in the mail.
Beaumont Founders Lions Club
Beaumont Founders was busy in October getting ready to host the
Dist.2S1 Cabinet meeting and for our 90th Birthday celebration. On
top of this, we went about our usual business of collecting
eyeglasses,hearing aids,preparing for our other fun-raising
activities. We spent $375 for eye exams and new eyeglasses for
three needy childred, provided transportation for elderly folk and
just had a good time being a Lion.
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions Club
10/02/2006 GUY GOODSON - MAYOR OF BEAUMONT - SPOKE TO CLUB ABOUT
POST-RITA IN THE CITY AND FUTURE PLANS. CONTINUED CONCESSION STAND
SALES AT WEST BROOK HIGH SCHOOL. 315 USED EYEGLASSES COLLECTED. 3
PAIRS OF GLASSES PURCHASED FOR NEEDY STUDENTS. 5 MEMBERS ATTENDED
SECOND CABINET MEETING.
Chester Lions Club
We gained 2 new members: Larry and Sarah Bourne, both sponsored by
Jeanice Campbell. Lion Carol Havis, who teaches nursing at
Angelina College, spoke on Diabetes Awareness. She also checked
everyone's blood sugar count, and also checked blood pressure.
Cushing Lions Club
none
Jacksonville Lions Club
Jacksonville Lions contributed $500 to our local United Fund
drive. We also gave $1000 as a scholarship for a Lon Morris
College student.
Kirbyville Lions Club
The Kirbyville Lions Club had a very busy October. At one of our
meetings PDG Penny Gregrich showed us a DVD about Campaign
SightFirst II. It was a very good program. We also had a very good
Fish Fry. Twenty Five Lions worked this event. Our next meeting
was very exciting. Our Leo Club was at this meeting and PDG Penny
and her husband PDG Vergne Gregrich were on hand to install the
officers and the members of the Kirbyville Leo Club. PDG Penny
gave encouraging words to the new Leo Club. PDG Doyel Chandler
presented the Leos with a State Wide Leo Pin. Leo Club President
Kaitlin Tharp gave a report of the Leo Club plans. We were very
proud to sponsor an entry in the Peace Poster Contest. Katy Morgan
a 12 year old from Kirbyville JR High. On October 21 PDG Doyel
Chandler and wife Pat, Lion Linda Fussell, Lion Jimmy Richardson,
Lion Diane Smith went to the Second Cabinet meeting in Beaumont,TX.
This was another very good meeting. Lions make every effort to
attend these meetings. You learn so much and you also make new
friends. That night was the 90th Anniversary Celebration of
Beaumont Founders Lions Club. PDG Doyel Chandler and his lovely
wife Pat attended this event. Region 5 Chairman Jimmy Richardson,
and Diane Smith Zone Chairman 5-A visited the Jasper Evening Lions
Club. We sure enjoyed this. They have a good group of Lions who
work very hard. PDG Doyel Chandler and Lion Linda Fussell visited
the Jasper Lions Club. They sold pins for our DG Dr. Bonita. They
also enjoyed being with other Lions. I about forgot to tell you
all that I received a Dreamweaver Pin from our DG Dr. Bonita. I
was so excited to get this pin! She also gave them to other Lions
at the Second Cabinet Meeting, but I still felt special. Have a
great day and don't forget, WE SERVE
Livingston Lions Club
13 Lions worked the concession stand at the homecoming football
game. Presented $750.00 to the Polk County Mission Center.
Provided eyeglass exams for 15 people Programs were John Stover of
the Polk County Groundwater Conservation Dist.;Lynn Chenault on
demise of the buffalo; Glenn Elliott, retired Texas Ranger.
Selling tickets for Fall Outdoor Fundraising Raffle. Planned for
Turkey Fry on Nov. 22 and Christmas Tree Sales on Nov. 24
Lufkin Evening Lions Club
The Lufkin Evening Club has been very active in preparing for a
November 4th garage sale fund raiser and planning our 50th
anniversary party on December 2nd. We have collected 120 pair of
used glasses in our donation boxes this month. Three members
attended the cabinet meeting in Beaumont where we made our 100%
donations. Our programs included "club renewal review" and Lion
Littleton program on SightFristII.
Lufkin Host Lions Club
The Lufkin Host Lions Club held its annual Pineywoods Purgatory
Bike ride the first weekend in October. Over 500 riders attended
the ride and chose a route of 25, 52, 75 or 105 miles. Riders came
from all over Texas and some came from several states away. The
ride brought in over $15,000 that the Lions will use for donations
to scholarships. We had 9 new members in October and 1 drop.
Nacogdoches Noon Lions Club
Oct. 2-Met with other two Nacogdoches Lions Clubs; hosted DG
Bonita Lowrie at joint meeting, giving DG Lowrie opportunity to
combine her annuals with the three clubs in one meeting. Lion DG
Lowrie spoke at length on Campaign Sight First II, encouraging
club participation. Oct. 16-Lion Les Littleton presented Program,
Campaign Sight First II to club. Oct. 22-Program, Stock Options,
presented by Thad Erwin, member of SWS Financial. Put out flags
(money raiser)on Columbus Day, Oct. 9 Six men total six hours.
Lion Albert Fisher attended 2nd Cabinat Meetingin Beaumont on Oct.
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Nederland Professional Lions Club
Nederland Professional Lions Club selected a poster from Samantha
Bars, 11 yrs.old from C.O. Wilson. Her poster placed 3rd at the
district level. We are very proud of her. Pie order forms have
been passed out and are due back on the 6th of November. Plans are
under way for our Fall Chili social. We also turned in 146
eyeglasses. VDG Fred Renkema talked at our first meeting in
October. He talked on the beginning of Lionism. We had nine
members attend the District Cabinet Meeting in Beaumont. And seven
members attended the 90th anniversary of the Beaumont Founders
Lions Club.
New Summerfield Lions Club
New Summerfield Lions Club enjoyed the program by Sara Barberee of
Lon Morris College. Barberee spoke of service to people and
community as compared to service to Jesus. The club made a
donation to the First Methodist Church (club meeting place.)
November 20, Thanksgiving Baskets will be prepared for three needy
families. The collection of glasses and hearing aides for
recycling is ongoing, as well as Coupons for Education. The
monthly brown bag auction continues to be a "fun" fund raiser. A
Bakeless Bake Sale is planned for November 6. Future fund raisers
include a Domino or 42 Tournament and Yard Sale. The club is also
looking into the traditional Lions Broom and Mop sale. As of
November 1, dues will increase to $6.00 per month.
Orange Lions Club
The Orange LIons Club and local are clubs operarted the 67th Lios
Carnival in October. After the rain and floods we had a one week
break but the carnival did run a full two weeks and a great time
was had by all. An appreciation dinner was held Nov. 6th for
volunteers and members with bar-b-que served by club members.
thanks to all who cooked, helped serve and helped clean-up. On
Dec. 2 we will be Bell Ringing to benefit the Salvation Army and
we will be preparing food baskets on Dec. 15 for delivery on Dec.
16th to families in need in the Orange Area.
Port Arthur Founders
What an exciting month! We added two new members this month -
Lions Dr. Barbara Batty, a retired Educator, and Maria Ortiz, a
Corps. Officer for the Salvation Army. At our business meeting,
plans were made to have a "bring a guest" meeting January 12. Our
speaker for that meeting will be Beverly Gaspard with Lamar
University who will talk about the Senior 55+ Program. VDG Fred
Renkema brought a very informative and interesting talk about
Lionism at our first meeting. On October 27 Mr. Hal Ross, Manager
of the Southeast Texas Regional Airport, talked about the
evacuation process just before Rita, the status of damage repair
from that storm and the airport's future plans. Four members
attended the District Cabinet Meeting in Beaumont. The foursome
also attended the 90th birthday party for the Beaumont Founders
which was awesome. We're looking forward to our 90th birthday next
year. We sponsored a Peace Poster drawn by Zara Killman, an
11-year-old from Port Neches. Thirteen authorizations for
children's eye exams and glasses were provided as well as eye
exams and glasses for four adults.
Port Neches Lions Club
VDG Renkema visited our club on Oct.10th. We referred 8 students
of PN-GISD for eye exams and eyeglasses. Our Junior Lion of the
month was Brieann Fiorenza who is a senior at PN-G. Our club
recognized Club Sweetheart Madison Malmay as she represented our
club as a Cav-Oil-Cade Princess for 2006. Our next BBQ Fundraiser
is scheduled for Saturday, November 11th from 10am to 2pm in the
Market Basket parking lot in Port Neches.
Rusk Lions Club
PDG Ardys Brown presented a program on Vision Screening for
Pre-school Children,Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis gave a
humorous program on goings-on down at the courthouse, the club
installed 5 new members,plans were finalized for the upcoming
annual chili supper scholarship fund-raiser, four club members
attended the Second Cabinet Meeting in Beaumont, where they turned
in 229 pairs of eyeglasses.
South County Breakfast Lions
President Curtis O'Steen and PDG Moe Cully attended District
Cabinet Meeting in Beaumont on Oct. 21. Club also had
representation at the 90th Anniversary of the Beaumont Founders.
Club Working on Membership with Membership Committee. Club did a
Service Project by cooking for Langham Elementary School PTA
Carnival. Collected Hearing Aids and Used Eye Glasses. PDG Moe
Cully presented a $1000.00 Challenge at the District 2-S1 for the
Club to match or exceed Challenge for Campaign SightFirst II.
Flags were put up in the community for Columbus Day.
Trinity Lions Club
THE TRINITY LIONS CLUB SOLD SAUSAGE ON A STICK AND BOUDAN AT THE
TRINITY COMMUNITY FAIR. DESPITE THE BADLY NEEDED RAIN THE CLUB
RAISED MONEY TO DONATE TO TOYS FOR TOTS.
Winnie-Stowell Lions Club
On Oct.27,2006 Winnie-Stowell Lions Club, Lost a outstanding
member.That was Lion Leroy Bauer he had been in the Lion for 51
years,with the Winnie-Stowell Lions.He said to me one day that all
he want is .When the Lord come for him .That he had been able to
be a Lion.So now he is with the lord just Roaring. At the ages of
84
Woodville Lions Club
Programs: Oct 5 Club day, 12 Melissa Castillo on Adoption Foster
Homes, 19 Jim Carroll owner of KWUD radio station, 26 Dr. Kanti on
Diabetes Education; Nov. 10 planned Fish FryClub Secretaries:
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| Ruby Martin |
Vera Rodriguez |
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Chester |
| Shirley Brown |
Jeanice Campbell |
| Billy Brown |
Jeanice Campbell |
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| Dick Dowling |
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| James Quibodeaux |
Pamela
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| Ronald Key |
Carla Bossley |
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Rita Parker |
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Lufkin Host |
| Philip Price |
Codie Jenkins |
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Robert Merritt |
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Amy Derrington |
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December 1 |
Region 6/Zones 6-A & 6-B Meeting |
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December 2 |
Lufkin Evening Lions Club 50th
Club Anniversary |
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December 2 |
Beaumont Founders Lions Club
Pancakes with Santa/Silent Auction |
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December 2 |
Lions in Beaumont Christmas
Parade |
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December 5 |
Combined Nacogdoches Clubs
Christmas Party |
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December 13 |
DG Official Visit with Center
Breakfast Lions Club |
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December 21 |
DG Official Visit with Woodville
Lions Club |
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January 8 |
DG Official Visit with Nederland
Professional Lions Club |
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January 11 |
DG Official Visit with Beaumont
Founders Lions Club |
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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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February 5 |
DG Official Visit with Beaumont
South/Forest Park Lions Club |
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February 10 |
Beaumont Breakfast Lions
"Bowling Tournament" |
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February 17 |
Lions Eye Bank of Texas Gala,
Houston |
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