Dr Bonita Lowrie
District Governor
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
In 2007, District 2-S1 will “Ride like the wind for the
JR Brand!”
To shake the winter doldrums and launch the new year, plan to
attend the Mid-Winter Conference Saturday, January 20, 2007 to
be held at the Woodville Lions Den.
Friday evening, join in the fun, food and fellowship at the
Texas Star Cafe located at 205 North Highway 69 in Colmesneil.
The Dutch Treat Social will be from 6:00 PM around 8:00 PM.
Registration is scheduled Saturday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 AM.
Enjoy this time! Meet and greet fellow Lions while you sip a cup
of hot coffee and savor a doughnut or two or three - depending
on your New Year’s resolutions.
Special guests for Mid-Winter include Alicen Swift, Lions Eye
Bank of Texas (Houston); Past Council Chair Mike Rourke (San
Antonio) and Past District Governors Aubrey and Frances Cherry
(El Paso).
The morning session will begin at 9:00 AM with a mid-morning
break and conclude around 11:45 AM. After a brief break, we will
reconvene at 12 noon for the Leadership Luncheon with PCC Mike
Rourke as the guest speaker. PCC Mike was PDG Doyel Chandler’s
Council Chair.
Immediately following Mid-Winter Conference, the EMERGING LION
LEADERSHIP SEMINAR will be conducted by Past District Governor
Aubrey Cherry, MD-2 Leadership Development Chair, and Past
District Governor Frances Cherry, MD-2 Retention Chair
(El Paso, Texas).
If you have you been a Lion for two to five years and see
yourself as a potential Lion leader, please indicate on your
pre-registration form and make plans to stay for the seminar
which will be from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
District 2-S1 is offering this opportunity for identifying and
nurturing future Cabinet Members including Region and Zone
Chairs, District Committee Chairs, Camp Directors, Vice District
Governors, etc.
The GOAL for the Seminar is to have at least one or two Lions
from each club sign up and participate to enhance leadership
skills.
The Seminar leaders are coming from El Paso. Let’s make it worth
their while! See you in Woodville!
“Leaders don’t create
followers.
They create more leaders.”
Tom Peters
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Fred
Renkema
Vice District Governor
I hope that each of you had a very joyous holiday season. Now is the
time to get back to thinking about how we can renew our commitment
to Lions. Our Mid-Winter Conference will be January 19-20, 2007, to
be held in Woodville. I hope to see each of you there and continue
the work of Lionism.
I look forward to seeing a good number of Lions to attend the
Emerging Lions Leadership Seminar to be held on Saturday Jan 20,
2007, from 1:30-3:00 PM. This will be an exciting time to learn
about Lionism.
Bring a new Lion to the conference and get them excited about being
a Lion.
VDG Fred Renkema
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Constitution & By-Laws
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Lions International Web Site Receives A New Look
Oak Brook, IL – The Lions Clubs International Web site,
www.lionsclubs.org, has a new look to its homepage. Links on the
homepage allow users to quickly find the applicable page for
information on association programs, activities and resources. Items
are organized under the headings of: News & Information; Upcoming
Events; Communications; Members Matter; Your Foundation – LCIF; and
Shaping the Future.
More Info
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please print and present them a copy. Also if you know someone
who is not receiving notification when Newsletters are
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White Cane Day 2007
White Cane Day 2007 to be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007. In an
effort to promote this year’s event on a large scale, we are asking
all clubs to participate on the scheduled day, if possible. White Cane
Day gives us a chance to collect much-needed funds for sight
restoration and conservation projects. It also gives the Lions a
chance to meet the public and tell our story.
We encourage you to secure your collection location (Wal-Mart, K-Mart,
grocery store, etc.) in advance of the event, and then make regular
follow-up calls to confirm your reservation. We have found in the past
that as retail managers move from store to store, the new managers
need this information on their calendar.
Please fill out the supply order form and fax to Alicen Swift at the
Lions Eye Bank of Texas at 713-798-6864 by Friday, March 2, 2007. It
is important that all clubs strive to meet this deadline, so we can
make sure enough supplies are ordered and that your supplies get to
you in a timely manner. If you should have any questions, please feel
free to contact me at 713-798-5545 or by e-mail at
alswift@bcm.edu.
White Cane Day contributions allow us to continue donor awareness
programs, community education and sight restoration projects
throughout the year. With your help, this year we will reach our goal
to exceed last year’s collections. If your club is unable to
participate, we encourage you to make a donation to the Lions Eye Bank
of Texas. On behalf of the Lions Eye Bank of Texas, we appreciate your
support of White Cane Day 2006.
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Lufkin Evening Lions Celebrate
50th Year
On
December 2, 2006, the Lufkin Evening Lions celebrated their 50th
year as a Lions Club. The Club was sponsored by the Lufkin Host
Lions and held their charter meeting on December 10th, 1956. The
club has a long list of community service projects including
buildings funds for the Lufkin Workshop and Opportunity Center,
Salvation Army Adult Daycare Center, Troop 136 Log Cabin Scout
hut, shelter in Kiwanis Park and service projects of eye glass
screening of students, providing eye glasses, camping for
handicapped and diabetic youths and etc.
The club wishes to thank the community for their past and future
support of our fund raising activities.
PDG Dr, Bubba Hirsch presenting a
"Melvin Jones Fellowship Award" to PDG Ken Winterfield (member of
Lufkin Evening) while PDG Moe Cully is preparing to attach lap
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PDG (past district governor)
Moe Cully shown presenting a "Life Membership - Texas Lions Camp"
to Charda Bronaugh for her assistance in planning the 50th
celebration.
PDG Moe Cully and Lufkin Evening
Vice President, Bobbie Whitehead is shown during the induction of
Gloria Toran into club membership. |
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December DreamCatcher's
December 3, 2006
Non-Lion Bob Patterson
Long Term Acute Care Unit
Good Shepherd Hospital
Longview
December 5, 2006
Lion Ray Spivey, Nacogdoches Noon Lions Club
Combined Nacogdoches Lions Clubs
Christmas Dinner
Fredonia Hotel
December 14, 2006
Lion Willie Stark, President
Kirbyville Lions Club and Woman's Civic Club
Christmas Dinner & Program
Community House
December 21, 2006
Lion Tony Casitillo
Woodville Lions Club
Christmas Dinner and Program
Woodville Lions Den
December 25, 2006
Non-Lion Mike Lowrie
Old Patterson Place
Garrison, Texas
December 27, 2006
Lion Warren "Bud" Robison, President
Lion Bid Smith, Secretary
Livingston Lions Club Meeting
Camp Cho-Yeh
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ATTENTION CLUB PRESIDENTS:
It is not too early to begin thinking about the process for the
election of club officers for 2007-2008.
The time-line for appointing nomination committees, holding
elections (no later than April 15) and the timely submission of
Club Officers to Lions Clubs International (April 30) is vital to
the smooth transition from the 2006-2007 Year in Lionism to
2007-2008.
Each club president should inform the nomination committee of the
role and responsibilities of each club officer. Especially
critical to the success of the clubs operations is the office of
club secretary, the key liaison with Lions Clubs International.
If a new club secretary is being selected, the nominating
committee needs to consider a Lion who is computer savvy, willing
to attend the club secretary training provided by the district and
committed to keeping the club in good standing by submitting
complete and accurate reports to District 2-S1 and Lions Clubs
International.
If the club secretary selected is continuing in that office, it is
still important that they be willing to attend the club secretary
training. In a computer lab, experienced club secretaries can be
of great assistance to the trainer(s) by working one-on-one with a
novice Lions club secretary.
Go to
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/
content/resources_clubs.shtml
and review the General Procedural Guidelines for Club Elections.
Your leadership as Club President in the election process gives
you yet another opportunity to guide your club to excellence.
District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie |
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Resolution for
Governor WHEREAS, Lion Fred
Renkema, a CHARTER member in good standing of the Nederland
Professional Lions, a club in good standing of District 2-S1 of the
International Association of Lions Clubs, and,
WHEREAS, Lion Fred Renkema has been in good standing with fifteen
years service, and,
WHEREAS, Lion Fred Renkema has served our club as Lion Tamer,
Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President , Membership Chairman, on our
Board of Directors, and President more than one term, and.
WHEREAS, Lion Fred Renkema has served as Zone 1B Chairman, Region 1
Chairman, Region 1 Mentor, and is now serving as Vice District
Governor of Lions District 2-S1, and,
WHEREAS, Lion Fred Renkema has participated in many facets of Lionism
during these years.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the membership of the
Nederland Professional Lions Club, commend his Lions Service to the
Lions of District 2-S1 and to the International Association of Lions
Clubs, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the membership of this club does hereby
certify that Lion Fred Renkema does meet all the requirements as a
candidate for the office of District Governor of District 2-S1 for the
year 2007-2008 term and does hereby authorize the Club President to
certify this endorsement at the District Convention to be held in
Nacogdoches, Texas on April 27, 28, 2007.
ADOPTED, THE 8th day of January 2007 by the unanimous vote of the
membership of the Lions club at the regular scheduled meeting.
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Lion Ken Young,
Jr.
President
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Lion Linda Sedtal
Secretary
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Resolution for
Vice Governor
Where as; The Board of Directors of the Lufkin Evening Lions unanimity
present this resolution to place Lion Harold Yost in nomination for
the District 2S1 position for the office of Vice Governor for Lions
year 2007- 2008.
Where as: Lion Harold is a member in good standing of the Lufkin
Evening Lions.
Where as: Lion Harold meets the qualifications for Vice District
Governor as listed in the International Constitution and By-laws.
Where as: Lion Harold joined the Evening Lions Club in 1975, with
thirty years of perfect attendance, served as president in 1980, as
secretary for fifteen years and Secretary/Treasurer for 6 years. Lion
Harold as served as chairman of annual Home Show for twenty-eight
years. Lion Harold has served on various committees and involved in
most projects. Lion Harold has organized bus transportation for
district youths attending Texas Lions Camp for six years.
Where as: Lion Harold has served the District as Zone Chairman (3
terms), Region Chairman (3 terms), Elected director to Texas Lions
Camp (9 years), Leader Dog for Chairman for four years, served four
terms as District Treasurer, eight terms; District
Secretary/Treasurer, six terms.
Where as: Lion Harold has served as a member of the camper intake
committee for fourteen years, served as camper intake committee
chairman for seven years, Century Club member (fifteen years), life
member, arrange for transfer of office supplies from a Lufkin
warehouse to the camp, and served as Elected Director’s Representative
to the Camp Executive Board.
Where as: Lion Harold has received numerous Lion awards Melvin Jones
Fellowship, Jack Wiech Fellowship, Lion Camp Honorarium, International
Leadership Award, International Medal of Merit, International
Appreciation Award (two), International President Service Award,
Membership Achievement Award, Extension Award, Guiding Lion Award,
100% Camp Director Award (three) and Master Key.
Where as: Lion Harold recently retired from Citation Corp, Texas
Foundries after 33years in management activities, ten year as
Assistant Industrial Engineer, and ten years as General Foreman of
finishing operations, remaining thirteen years as Chief Industrial
Engineer. Duties include maintaining incentive system, cost model
development, cost analysis, method improvement, and safety and
employee relations.
Where as: Lion Harold was a 1982 graduate of Stephen F. Austin State
University with a degree in Business Admin.
Where as: Lion Harold has been very active in community service
activities, currently serving as Building Committee chairman and
construction manager for Habitat for Humanity of Angelina County,
overseeing total construction from design changes to instruction of
volunteers without construction experience, supervised the completion
of 10 homes. 4-H advisor, band booster president, and supervised
concession activities.
Respectively submitted by:
Shirley Faircloth
President
Lufkin Evening Lions |
Bobbie Whitehead
V. President
Lufkin Evening Lions |
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Study finds
volunteering at 30-year high
Sun Dec 3, 5:23 PM ET
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans who volunteer to mentor
students, beautify neighborhoods and pitch in after disasters is
at a 30-year high, fueled in part by a boom in teen participation,
a new study says.
The report by the Corporation for National and Community Service
tracked volunteer rates since 1974. It found that more than 1 in 4
adults — or 27 percent — currently give time to their communities,
a jump from a low of 20.4 percent recorded in 1989.
Teens aged 16 to 19 saw the biggest jump, with 28.4 percent
volunteering compared to just 13.4 percent in 1989.
Service among mid-life adults (ages 45 to 64) and senior citizens
(ages 65 and over) also remained strong at 30 percent and 23.5
percent, respectively. The study, which is set to be released
Monday, credits higher education levels, delayed childbearing and
longer life expectancy.
"We are encouraged that emerging studies consistently show
increased volunteering by young Americans. If supported properly,
we may be on the cusp of a new civic generation," said Robert T.
Grimm, director of research and policy development at the
corporation.
The group, which promotes volunteering through federal programs
such as Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America,
attributed increased volunteering among youths to a rise in
service-learning programs in schools and colleges that combine
classroom study with community work.
Increased altruism in response to disasters such as the Sept. 11,
2001, terror attacks also have played a role, according to Grimm.
The report analyzed volunteering rates in 1974, 1989 and
2003-2005, using information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau
and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
It also found:
- More adult volunteers serve through religious organizations
(35.5 percent) than through other types of groups such as
education (24.6 percent).
- Baby boomers are volunteering in greater numbers, accounting for
a 37 percent increase in participation among mid-life adults since
1989.
- Older adults tend to volunteer more intensively, serving 100 or
more hours a year. In contrast, most teens (67.9 percent)
contribute more sporadically, amounting to 99 or fewer hours a
year.
"America needs more volunteers to mentor and tutor at-risk youth,
care for seniors, respond to disasters and meet a wide range of
other critical needs," said David Eisner, CEO of the organization.
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Newsletter from 2006/2007
Treasurer
Invoices for District, State and camp dues will be prepared and
transmitted on January 10, 2007. Those clubs with officers having
email addresses will receive their invoices by email; the remaining
invoices will be sent by “snail” mail.
You will receive two invoices:
District and State dues will be combined on one invoice and should be
paid with one check made payable to District 2S1.
Texas Lions Camp dues will be listed on a separate invoice, that check
should be made payable to the Texas Lions Camp.
Both checks should be mailed to District Treasurer Harold Yost at 1306
Brookwood Pl, Lufkin, TX 75904
All dues must be received by the District prior to March 20th, 2007.
I will also accept checks at the Woodville Cabinet meeting.
Harold Yost
Cabinet Treasurer
936-632-7821
936-675-2210 cell
yosd@inu.net
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Texas Lions Camp
Directors Report
It is time to submit camper applications.
(January 15th, 2007)
We will have applications and information at the cabinet
meeting in Woodville on January 20th or you can down load the
forms from the camp web site;
www.lionscamp.com
Those lions that are interested in working or volunteering at
the camp during the summer must also complete and employment
application. The applications can also be found on the web
site or contact the camp at 830-896-8500 and they will mail
you a packet.
Any Lions wanting to take part in a “work day” at the camp
need to contact the camp and reserve a spot, they have a
limited number of bunks and must plan ahead for the meals.
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 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.
An 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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Mid Winter Conference
Plan to attend the Mid Winter
Conference on January 19-20, 2007 at the Woodville Lions Den -
Hwy 190 E in Woodville, Texas
Friday, January 19, 2007
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Dutch Treat Social – Texas Star Café, 205 N Hwy 69,
Colmesneil, Texas
Saturday, January 20, 2007
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Registration
Noon-1:30 PM
Lions Leadership LUNCHEON
1:30-3:00 PM
EMERGING LIONS LEADERSHIP SEMINAR - Requires Registration
Registration Form
Membership
Flyer |
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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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Reasons for a Dog to be “CAREER
CHANGED” from the Leader Dog Program:
Aggressive:
Will attack or bite without provocation.
Nervous:
Suspicious of new surroundings.
Shy-Sharp:
Panics and tries to bite from fear.
Unfriendly:
Growls and is not approachable by strangers.
Suspicious:
Not trusting of strangers.
Protective:
Too possessive of handler, food, or cage.
Physically Weak:
Hip Dysplasia, eye problems, Heart Murmur or other physical problems.
Pulls to Hard:
Won’t respond to correction to walk at proper gate.
Won’t Lead Out:
Will not walk in “lead out position”. Lags behind.
Inconsistent:
Work attitude is unpredictable. Performance is good one day and poor
the next.
Lacks Responsibility:
Distracted while working, not concerned about the work.
Soft:
Overly gentle personality, will pout upon corrections.
Unable to Adjust:
May combine many of the above attributes. Unhappy in Kennel Situation.
Loss of appetite and is basically homesick. Fails to respond well
enough to accept training .
Sandy Griffin
Leader Dog |
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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Peace Poster Update...
 WINNER!
WINNER! WINNER! WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!
Of course all of our entries are winners!!
But, unfortunately we can only forward one poster to the International
level. I must say that these young people have great futures in art
ahead of them!! All of the entries were great and very hard to
judge!!!
The winning poster that was selected to move forward to the next level
was submitted by Lijia Yu, a 12 yr. old 8th grader from Knox Jr. High
in The Woodlands.
Lijia’s quote on Peace was “All countries can live and work together
in harmony amongst one another”. The club submitting the winning
poster is The Woodlands Lions Club out of 2S2 led by President Larry
Smith. Congratulation President Larry and Governor Margaret Badeaux!!!
We will continue to watch this entry and pray that it will win the
international level. Wouldn’t it be great to have the winner be from
our great state of Texas??!! Especially since we have a Texan as
President!!!
Thanks to all of you so much for allowing me to work with the finished
products of these great young people. I am still amazed at all of the
talent out there!
I hope that I am fortunate enough to work with this great program
again next year!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!!
Lion Debi J. Harrell
MD-2 Peace Poster Coordinator
P. O. Box 785
New Waverly, Texas 77358
936-344-6918 (h)
936-718-6919 (c)
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 |
Once middle age disease, diabetes hits more children
By Andrew Quinn Tue Dec 5, 5:32 AM ET
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Diabetes is striking growing numbers of
children around the world as parents and doctors fail to diagnose
a disease which until recently was associated mostly with
middle-aged and elderly people, experts said on Tuesday.
Article Continued |
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Lion
History
Melvin Jones was born on
January 13, 1879
in Fort Thomas, Arizona.
More History |
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Campaign Sight First
II
The sooner, the better!
Do you know of funds raised in your
district for CSFII? Encourage all GCs and clubs to send those funds to
LCIF. Why send in CSFII funds right away?
* The sooner, the better!
* Your CSFII donation today inspires others to give tomorrow.
* Submitting funds today ensures funds reach CSFII and are not
forgotten or diverted.
* CSFII recognition can be provided to Lions for their service to
sight.
Brief, regular Check-Ins allow DCs and GCs to know how clubs are
progressing for CSFII. Lion unity in CSFII starts with your club!
While monthly Check-Ins are recommended, the official reporting
schedule for the rest of this Lions year is now as follows:
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/dc_directions_v2_i4_en.pdf
CSFII By the Numbers
US$59 million raised by Lions for CSFII
* US$91 million left to raise toward CSFII’s minimum goal of US$150
million
* 1,395 Model Clubs accepting the challenge
Yours in Lionism,
Dr. Tae-Sup Lee
Past International President
Chairperson, Campaign SightFirst II |
Message from IP Jimmy Ross
Dear Club Officer,
The coming year will be a very special one for Lions Clubs
International. Lions from all over the world are invited to "come home
to Chicago" for our 90th International Convention in July. There will
be many other celebrations and events marking our 90th anniversary
beginning with a special feature in an upcoming issue of The LION
magazine. Information on other events will be available throughout the
year at
www.lionsclubs.org.
Other parts of our association family will be celebrating significant
milestones as well. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of Leo
clubs, the 20th anniversary of the Peace Poster contest and the 20th
anniversary of women's participation as Lions club members. These
anniversaries will also be featured in The LION magazine and on the
Lions Clubs International Web site.
While we will be taking special note of the past in this year of
anniversaries, we will also be moving ahead with the new paradigm for
our organization. As part of this new paradigm, we are focusing
membership extension efforts on "target markets" that are
underrepresented in the association. Urban populations and the "baby
boomer" generation are two important examples.
But perhaps the most important group we can reach out to is young
people. It should be obvious to everyone that the youth of our
communities will be the Lions club members of the future. That is why
I am asking all Lions clubs throughout the world to consider
sponsoring a Leo club.
The association is placing great importance on Leo clubs in their 50th
anniversary year. In a letter to all Leo Club members throughout the
world (http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/youth_leo_convention.shtml)
I have invited them to come to Chicago and participate in a special
Global Leo Conference during our International Convention. I believe
that knowing that Lions Clubs International is dedicated to providing
activities and programs that are specially tailored to young people
will energize existing Leo clubs and be a powerful motivation for the
formation of new ones.
I hope that your club will also place great importance on Leos in the
coming year. The month of April has been designated as Leo Awareness
Month. I strongly urge you to show your members and your communities
what young people can accomplish by joining with a Leo club in your
area for a special service project in April.
You have my best wishes during this holiday season and for a joyful,
service-filled new year.
Sincerely,
Jimmy M. Ross
International President
Lions Clubs International
Notes:
NEW FAMILY MEMBERS
Instructions for providing former members joining existing Lions Clubs
is available at
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/pdfs/former_member_entrance_fee_rebate_form.pdf.
The instructions also provide a direct link for filing the required
form online.
CAMPAIGN SIGHTFIRST II
Lions are golfing, pledging and selling to save sight as they increase
their CSFII 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
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Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions
Club
11/06/2006 REV. MARK BUNCH FROM WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PRESENTED A THANKSGIVING PROGRAM. 11/20/2006 BOARD MEETING RAISED
OVER $5,200 ON CONCESSION SALES AT WEST BROOK HIGH SCHOOL
COLLECTED 188 PAIRS OF USED EYEGLASSES. PROVIDED NEW EYEGLASSES TO
3 BEAUMONT STUDENTS - $225.00
Chester Lions Club
November 2006 We are happy to announce 2 more new members: Billy
and Shirley Brown, both sponsored by Jeanice Campbell. We had a
small raffle, which was planned at the last minute, in which we
made $149.00 for our local scholarship fund. In one meeting the
special speaker, Cabinet Treasurer Lion Harold Yost, told us about
Texas Lions Camp.
Cushing Lions Club
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Jacksonville Lions Club
Jacksonville Lions met four times during November. All were
regular meetings. The Board voted to purchase 8 good quality
basketballs to present to the Jacksonville High School students in
their Resource Life Skills class who have been working at H.O.P.E.
Center stocking the food pantry. The Jacksonville College
basketball team will sign each of the balls.
Kirbyville Lions Club
VDG Fred Renkema spoke to our club about "Lionism" We sure enjoyed
his talk and visiting with him and his wife. At our next meeting
we had Katy Morgan and her parents, and Lauren West and her mother
as our guests. Katy and Laurn were are local winners for The Peace
Poster Contest.The art teacher at Kirbyville Jr. High, Saundra
Kattawar was in attendance. All three of them were presented with
framed certificates. Our speaker was Stefanie Schexnayder, she
spoke on "What Is Home Health Care?" She also brought LVN Sue
Bennett who took our blood pressure. A question and answer period
followed. Our Lions had a booth at Christmas In The Park on Nov.
25th. Everyone reported that they stayed busy all day, and enjoyed
meeting with the public. The Kirbyville Lions Club wishes everyone
a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season.
Livingston Lions Club
Netted a profit of $8,000 from the Fall Outdoors Raffle to benefit
projects for the year. Netted a profit of $1,725 from the first
turkey fry. Christmas tree sales are well under way with presales
of over $5,000. Programs: Livingston Volunteer Fire Department on
safety and displayed equipment; Gary Renfro of Blue Bell on
history of the company; Livingston Honors Choir; Livingston High
School basketball coaches. Donated $675 for eye exams and
eyeglasses.
Metro Lions Club
Metro Lions Club Dist. 2S1 During October meetings we discussed
and planned activities involving November and December. In our
November meetings set a date for our ringing the bell for the
Salvation Army in early December and finalized our date for the
ladies night Christmas party. This included wives of deceased
members. Many widows show a great interest in this occasion.
Secretary Lion John Templeton
Mt. Enterprise Lions Club
THE CHRISTMAS PARTY WAS HELD AT JEANIE'S CORNER GRILL WITH 17
MEMBERS AND GUEST IN ATTENDANCE. WE WELCOMED TOM RAMSEY AS A NEW
MEMBER AND THANK RUSSELL HALL FOR HIS SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE HOLDING
OUR FIREWORKS FUND RAISER FROM DEC 21ST TO DEC 31ST
Nacogdoches Noon Lions Club
Twelve hours worked by six men placing flags on Nov. 11 and Nov.
23. Three club presidents worked together arranging the 3- club
Christmas party. Lion Albert Fisher presented a 20-minute program
on Amateur Radio, how it started and what hams do today to to help
civil authorities with emergency communications.
Nederland Professional Lions Club
we had our local peace poster winner and district 2-s1 3rd place
runner up, Samantha Bars and her dad visit our club. We presented
her with a trophy and plaque. Lion Judy Guidry gave a white cane
report. We raised $436. at Wal-Mart on Nov. 4, 06. Zone 1-B Chair,
Lion John Guidry said how proud he was, that we had 13 members at
the Region/Zone Meeting on Nov. 16. We just completed our pie sale
and are in the process of completing our Poinsettia Sale. We have
chosen a family to support for our community project for
Christmas. Lion John also presented Pres. Ken Young, Jr. with a
membership advancement key. Well done Pres. Ken. We have also had
5 applications turned in for eyeglasses. Our program for Nov. was
PDG Doyle Chandler, Lions World Service for the Blind. We are
always glad to have Lion Doyle with us. Lion Hollis Wilson also
had some eyeglasses to turn in. We have 8 couples in our club who
have been Certified in the Family Unit Certification. Our
Christmas Party is planned for Dec. 16.
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New Summerfield Lions Club
New Summerfield Lions Club donated three Thanksgiving baskets
including turkeys to the needy (all by members) $375.00. The
monthly Brown Bag auction brought in $44.00. The Bakeless Bake
Sale will be reported later. Diane Hamilton, New Summerfield ISD,
spoke about grants for schools. New Summerfield Lions Club had
aided in an application by the president writing a letter as a
service club. The club continues collecting used eyeglasses and
aluminum cans for recycling. Three Christmas baskets will be
filled and delivered to needy families.
Port Arthur Founders
At the November 3, regular meeting, PDG Vera LeBlanc inducted new
Lion Maria Ortiz. Our peace poster contestant Zara Killman and her
mother were invited to this meeting and treated to lunch. Zara was
awarded a trophy and certificate for her participation in the
Peace Poster contest for the Port Arthur Founders. The program for
this meeting was a talk by Federal Prosecutor Brit Featherston. He
spoke on federal agencies regarding terrorism. We completed our
pie sale at the beginning of the month and have begun our fruit
cake sale. On November 16, 12 members and guests of the Port
Arthur Founders attended the Region 1 Meeting. Our club was the
host at the meeting. It was a very successful, informative and fun
meeting. The speaker for our November 17 meeting was "Chet"
Chester Garner assisted by Susan Lowe, both from Grammier Oberly.
They spoke on the benefits of preplanning funerals. Thank you
notes from two of the 12 scholarship recipients were read. We have
three family units in our club. Authorizations were issued for eye
exams and eye glasses for 20 school children in the Port Arthur
School District. Three adults were given exams and eyeglasses
during the month. We will be ringing the bell for the Salvation
Army on Saturday, December 9, at Bruce's in the Groves.
Port Neches Lions Club
Guest Becky Gaspard of Lamar State College presented a program
about Continuing Education for Seniors. Student Peyton Barbay, who
participated in the Peace Poster Contest, and her mother also
joined us for the evening. James Simon, a senior of PN-GISD, was
our Junior Lion of the Month. Our November BBQ Sale was a success.
We referred a High School student for an eye exam and eyeglasses.
We collected 139 pairs of eyeglasses and 124 individual lenses.
Rusk Lions Club
The Rusk Lions have had a busy month selling tickets and preparing
for the Annual Chili Supper, which netted $1491 in ticket sales,
with an excess of $300 in additional donations, to go toward
Scholarships for 3 RHS seniors in May. We welcome 1 new member
this month. Plans are underway for the Lions Club/Brookshire Bros.
Holiday Grocery Raffle, drawing to be held Dec 21.Lion Sheriff
James Campbell brought a program on ongoing growth of his dept,
jail updates and the new 911 system. Plans are coming together for
Lions participation in the Christmas Parade. Members donate time
to Meals On Wheels and Scouts every week. We re proud to once
again be a 100% Club!
South County Breakfast Lions
Region/Zone Meeting attended by president & secretary. Award
presented to local student for Peace Poster Contest. Exams and
glasses furnished to local high school student. Working on
sponsoring a new club. Club had 2 good programs during November.
Voted to pay all bills at Board Meeting.
Spurger Lions Club
The Spurger Lions Club hosted the zone meeting on November 14th.
Each club represented gave a membership and project report. Zone
Chairman Evert Powell gave a presentation on eyeglasses and Alert
program. District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie presented a Key Pin
and a membership excellence pin to our President James Bingham. We
all enjoyed good food and a great time.
Winnie-Stowell Lions Club
VDG. Fred Renkema Nederland Professional Lions Was the guest
speaker. For our meeting on 11/21/2006
Woodville Lions Club
Nov. 2, Kathy Harris "Adopt an Angel" - Tyler County Child Welfare
Board, Woodville; Nov. 7, B.O.D meeting; Nov. 9, Club Day; Nov.
16, Warden Dawson, Gib Lewis Unit; Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day, No
meeting; Nov. 30, US Representative Brady.
Pinehurst Lions Club
Participated in the Orange Lions carnival in October with 300
hours of volunteering. we participated in region meeting at
Roberts steak house with Little Cypress and Bridge City Lions with
District Governor Bonita Lowrie visiting. zone chairman lion Gayle
Walker visited with Bridge City Lions at their November meeting.
Pinehurst Club bought a used trailer to use as a storage facility
and members worked a total of 30 hours gutting the trailer and
placing storage items in it. Our club bought glasses for one
person in December. also had new member inducted at our Christmas
get together with PDG Randall Morris inducting our new member.
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Russell Hall |
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James Evans |
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Calendar of Events |
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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 15 |
DG Official Visit with Beckville
Lions Club |
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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 8 |
DG Official Visit with Rusk
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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March 3 |
Region 6/Zones 6-A & 6-B Meeting |
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March 3 |
Texas Lions Camp Work Day,
Kerrville |
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March 10-11 |
7th Texas Leadership Forum,
Austin |
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March 18-24 |
LCI Board of Directors Meeting,
San Antonio |
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March 24 |
Region 5/Zone 5-A & Zone 5-B
Meeting |
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March 31 |
White Cane Day |
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