Dr Bonita Lowrie
District Governor
The times, they are a-changin'!
In his inaugural speech last July in Boston, International
President Jimmy Ross called for a paradigm shift for the
2006-2007 year in Lionism.
His vision for Lions Clubs International to remain the world's
largest service organization necessitates change for changing
times.
That is not to suggest that we throw the baby out with the bath
water.
Since Helen Keller made her challenging speech in 1925, for
Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against
darkness," vision remains the primary focus of LCI.
However, many of the traditions and rituals are being shed to
adjust to the changing time-strapped membership.
Each club is autonomous and unique. Members join to fulfill
their own personal needs to give back to their communities and
to the larger global community. New clubs are developing
creative ways to carry out their service to humanity.
Leaders in District 2-S1 recently experienced the adrenalin rush
of assisting with the formation of three new clubs in District
2-S1. Colmesneil, Zavalla and MCT Tri-County exemplify the
uniqueness of communities and the flexibility necessary to keep
Lionism viable because
The times, they are a-changin'!
(In 1973, Josephine Baker sang Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are
A-Changin' " at Carnegie Hall. )
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Fred
Renkema
Vice District Governor
This has been a very active month being a Lion in District 2-S1. The
Leadership Conference held in Austin was a great learning
experience. There were many different areas of Lions Clubs brought
out by the presenters. The seminars were very interesting and
exciting so that we as leaders in Lionism can improve and promote
this service to those that need us.
Another wonderful experience was attending the International Board
of Directors Meeting in San Antonio. International President Jimmy
Ross let us experience the opening session of the meeting, the
social hour and the dinner following the meeting. We got to meet the
International Directors from all over the world. This was an
experience most of us will never be able to attend again.
What an experience our members in our district encountered when we
went into the communities of Colmesneil and Zavalla and recruited
enough members to start a new Lions Clubs in each of these
communities. Colmesneil has been organized and their charter
application has been sent to Lions Clubs International. Zavalla is
just a short time behind and will be organized the first week in
April. We look forward to having their charter night ceremonies in
May.
I want to personally thank each Lion that joined us and helped
recruit those two days. I also want to thank PDG Ed Stebbins and PDG
Beverly Stebbins for coming from Arlington to give us guidance and
help us with forming these new clubs.
Another exciting event was the formation of the MCT Tri County Lions
Club that is being formed in Nederland, Port Neches, Bridge City,
Orange and Lumberton. This is a unique club that is and example of a
business family club. We are excited about this club and would like
to thank PDG Moe Cully for his efforts in getting this club going.
Plans are progressing for the District Convention on April 27-28,
2007 to be held in Nacogdoches. I look forward to seeing each of you
there.
I want to thank each of you that have accepted a leadership position
for next year. I look forward to working with each of you to improve
Lionism in District 2-S1.
Lions Clubs theme for next year is “Challenge To Change”. We are
looking to help bring about change and improvement in Lions Clubs.
Yours in Lionism
VDG Fred Renkema
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District
Convention Delegate Form
Voter
Delegate Form |
June 7-9
Texas Lions State Convention
Arlington Hilton Hotel, Arlington, TX
July 2-7
90th Lions International Convention
Chicago, IL
September 6-8
2007 USA/Canada Lions Leadership
Forum
Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 15 is deadline for Early Bird
registration
For Registration Information:
http://www.texaslions.org/md2_cal.html
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66th District 2-S1 Convention
April 27-28, 2007
Fredonia Hotel
200 North Fredonia Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Convention
Registration Form
DreamMakers
Luncheon Registration
Form Friday April 27,
2007 Meet At
Hotel Wiley |
 The
Onalaska Lioness Club would like to sell this belt buckle. Proceeds
going to the Lions Camp or a Scholarship. If you are interested in
purchasing this contact the President of the Onalaska Lioness Club:
Barbara Hupp barbeczac@aol.com |
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Annual Spring Cleaning Can Unearth Treasured
Donations
By JAMIE REID, The Enterprise
03/16/2007
Updated 03/16/2007 01:03:10 AM CDT
[Excerpt from Beaumont Enterprise
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com]
Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club President Jared Wilson contributed to
article (used eyeglasses collection).
What: Eyeglasses
Who wants it: Lions Clubs around Southeast Texas
Where: Drop boxes are located in most local optometrists’
offices.
Hours: Optometrists’ hours
Call: A local optometrist.
What happens to them? The glasses go to Midland, where they are
cleaned and categorized by magnification. Some of them come back to
Southeast Texas for needy adults. Others may go overseas for children
who need glasses.
How much do the local Lions clubs collect in three months?
3,000-4,000 pair of glasses. (There are three Lions Clubs in Beaumont:
The Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club; the Beaumont Founders; and Beaumont
South Forest Park.)
Eyeglasses: Last year, Lions Club International collected about
30 million glasses, many of which went to developing countries and
enabled people to see clearly for the first time. While people in
these foreign countries often can’t afford an eye exam (if a doctor is
even available), the cost of recycling a pair of glasses is little as
8 cents, according to the Lion Club Web site.
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March DreamCatcher's
Secretary Jimmy Zachery,
Spurger
President Pam Quibodeaux, Dick Dowling
Secretary Key Kitty, Dick Dowling
Zone 7-B Chair PDG Ardys Brown, Rusk
President Shirley Faircloth, Lufkin Evening
Leo Advisor Katherine Craven, Onalaska
Lioness Barbara Hupp, Onalaska
Secretary PDG Lew Vail, Onalaska Greater
President Ann Dunn, Song Leader, Onalaska Greater
50 Year Member Bill Bailey, Beckville
Secretary Dewey Brasher , Beckville
President Allen Moon, Beckville
International Director Appointee Beverly Stebbins
PDG Ed Stebbins, “JR Extension Team”
Tri-District Leadership Jo Carothers
President James Due, Groveton
Secretary Ann Watson, Groveton
President James Delee, Port Arthur Founders
Secretary Frank Fallwell, Port Arthur North
President Debby Parker, Port Arthur North
Auditor Chuck Reed, Port Arthur North
Leo Jennifer Rodgers, Sabine Pass JH/HS
Leo Debbie Cox, Sabine Pass JH/HS
President Curtis O’Steen, South County Breakfast
Secretary Martha L. Davis, New Summerfield
President Wanda Weaver , New Summerfield
Leo Matthew Pyle, Rusk HS
President Teresa Phifer, Alto
President Jimmy Burrows, Nacogdoches Breakfast
Secretary James Young, Nacogdoches Breakfast
President Richard Carter, Nacogdoches Noon
Secretary Albert Fisher, Nacogdoches Noon
Certified Guiding Lion Gerald Knaus, Lufkin Evening
Certified Guiding Lion Gloria Knaus, Lufkin Evening
Leo Randi Loria, Onalaska
President Lion Rich Scott, Trinity
Secretary Lion Jessie Gibson, Trinity
Peace Poster Chair Irene Sanders, Trinity |
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Guest Dignitary for District Convention
DR. DENNIS D. COBLER
PAST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Dennis D. Cobler, of North Muskegon, Michigan, USA, was elected to
serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association
of Lions Clubs at the association’s 81st International Convention,
held in Birmingham, England, June 29-July 3, 1998.
Past Director Cobler is an optometrist.
A member of the Muskegon Northside Lions Club since 1980, Past
Director Cobler has held many offices within the association,
including club president and district governor. In addition, he has
served as zone chairman, membership chairman and extension chairman.
He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In recognition of his service to the association, Past Director Cobler
has received numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award,
the 100% District Governor Award, several International President’s
Certificates of Appreciation, the Guiding Lion Award, seven Extension
Awards, a 150 Member Key Award, a Top Ten International Understanding
and Cooperation Award, five International President’s Awards and the
Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association gives
to its members.
In addition to his Lion activities, Past Director Cobler is a member
of the Michigan Optometric Association and the American Optometric
Association. He has also served as a member of the Vietnam Veterans of
America and the Armed Forces Optometric Society. Past Director Cobler
has been honored by the governor with the Michigan Special Tribute and
the Michigan Volunteer awards.
Past Director Cobler and his wife, Kathleen, have a son and a
daughter.
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Leader Dog Saves
Owner From Fire
 Charlie
Robinson’s, 46 years old, is thankful to be alive to sip coffee and
pet his Leader Dog, Travis. “My roommate had made us a pot of coffee
and then went off to work,” said Robinson who lost his sight in June
1990 to a diabetes-related complication.
I turned on the electric space heater because it was cold and then
went into the kitchen for a cup of coffee”, he said.
“Travis came into the kitchen and was acting anxious and tapping his
paw on the ground to get my attention.” I walked into the living room
and smelled something burning. Robinson, a native of Detroit and who
has had five Leader Dogs counting Travis, said he went downstairs to
the basement and turned off the electrical power to the house.
“I then came back upstairs and unplugged the space heater. The space
heater melted and part of the carpet burned, but there was no need to
call the fire department.” He said. Randy Horn, a 30-year senior
instructor for Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, said he’s not
surprised.
Robinson called Randy Horn and said Travis is one cool boy and he
helped take care of the situation before it got hugely out of hand. He
saved the day.”
Randy Horn said, “dogs are chronic observers of people. They respond
based upon past experiences. As far as fire, earthquakes or someone
having a seizure, it’s just something innate that they can sense.
They’ve got a tremendous capacity to discern different odors.”
A Leader Dog or a service dog “takes responsibility for the person it
is assigned to,” Horn said. “They do something out of the ordinary
when something is wrong, so the human says, “What’s up? And
investigates.” “It’s a partnership based on trust and love.”
This is a true story.
Sandy Griffin
Leader Dog Puppy Raiser
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 Lions
Newest/Youngest MemberThe
Newest/Youngest Member of the Livingston Lions Club loves being a Lion
and joining in at club meetings and activities. Born December
15, 2006 to the proud parents Lions Daniel & Amy Shank. |
Lions of Texas
Official Uniforms for Parade in Chicago
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE GOING TO THE THE 90TH INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION IN CHICAGO, PLEASE KNOW THAT FOR THE PARADE THERE IS AN
OFFICIAL UNIFORM. THERE IS THE ELITE UNIFORM FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE
LEADING THE PARADE. THIS CONSISTS OF JEANS, BOOTS, SPURS, WHITE LONG
SLEEVE SHIRT, TEXAS VEST AND BOLO TIE, CHAPS, AND WHITE STRAW COWBOY
HAT. THOSE WHO FOLLOW WILL BE WEARING THAT SAME UNIFORM, MINUS THE
CHAPS AND SPURS. FOLLOWING THIS GROUP WILL BE THOSE WEARING JEANS,
LONG-SLEEVED ROSS RANGER SHIRTS, BOLOS AND WHITE COWBOY HATS. BLACK
BOOTS OR BLACK WALKING SHOES MAY BE WORN. THE OFFICIAL PARADE UNIFORM
MUST BE WORN OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WALK IN THE PARADE OF TEXAS
LIONS. THERE WILL BE A WAGON FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO WALK THE
PARADE ROUTE, BUT TICKETS MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE THE PARADE. THEY
WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE RALLY ON MONDAY EVENING AND TUESDAY EVENING,
IF ANY ARE LEFT. ONE OF THE OFFICIAL UNIFORMS MUST BE WORN TO RIDE ON
THE WAGON. NO PINS CAN BE WORN ON YOUR VESTS OR SHIRTS DURING THE
PARADE. THERE WILL BE AN OFFICIAL RIBBON PINNED TO YOUR SHIRT SLEEVE.
YOU MUST HAVE IT. THEY WILL BE GIVEN OUT IN CHICAGO THE DAY OF THE
PARADE, IF YOU ARE IN UNIFORM.
GRAB YOUR HATS AND JOIN US IN CHICAGO!
YOU CAN PURCHASE VESTS AND BOLOS FROM STATE SECRETARY PAT NATIONS. PDG
BEV STEBBINS WILL ORDER HATS, IF YOU WILL NOTIFY HER AT
pdged@flash.net
BY THE STATE CONVENTION. IF SOMEONE IN YOUR CLUB OR DISTRICT HAS THE
ELITE UNIFORM OR TEXAS VESTS, AND WON'T BE GOING TO CHICAGO, YOU MIGHT
WANT TO BUY OR BORROW THEIR UNIFORM. LET'S MAKE A GOOD SHOWING FOR
TEXAS LIONS AND FOR PRESIDENT JIMMY ROSS.
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Campaign SightFirst II
Clubs increase CSFII fund raising &
goals On February 26, 2007, CSFII leaders revealed new information
about Campaign SightFirst II fund-raising progress and potential of
Lions clubs around the world. Clubs reported that they have actually
raised US$81.5 million for CSFII, significantly more than the US$73
million that has been officially received and processed by LCIF to
date. Club goals also indicate that more and more Lions are joining
our fight against blindness through CSFII!
Through SightFirst, we are fighting blindness and changing the world.
This month, how many people can you and your club save?
This MARCH:
· Report and mail all funds raised for CSFII to LCIF
· Become a Model Club before the 2007 International Convention-less
than four months away!
· Honor club members and honor sight through a Melvin Jones Fellowship
for CSFII
SWEETS FOR SIGHT: Akaka Falls Lions Club of Hawaii (USA) members Glen
Shigehara, Stan Sanehira, Coleen Kasamoto, and President Len
Shimabukuro gather outisde a local grocery store to sell chocolate
bars, raising US$1,050 for CSFII, every dollar of which will save
sight. The Laupahoehoe School Leo Club helped by providing colorful
banners for the sale.
CSFII BY THE NUMBERS...
● US$73 million raised toward CSFII’s minimum goal of US$150 million
● A CSFII MJF costs just US$0.91 per day (over three years) and saves
the sight of 167 people
● 1,650 Model Clubs and growing
Yours in Lionism,
Dr. Tae-Sup Lee
Past International President
Chairperson, Campaign SightFirst II |
Texas Lions Camp Director's Report
We have arranged to obtain a 25 passenger bus for transporting
campers. The number and location of campers needing transportation
will determine the schedule and pick-up locations. This will be for
campers assigned to session V, the week of July 1 thru July 7.
The camp will accept applications a week prior to desire camping
dates, except for diabetic camper where the camping sessions often
close due to the number of campers.
Remember your clubs 100% donations to the camp. Consider honoring your
out going officers with an award from the camp, (Life Member,
Honorarium or Memorial Brick).
Harold Yost
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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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Club Newsletters
South County Breakfast Lions Club
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Suspension/Cancellation of Clubs
Effective July 1, 2007, any club that has a 150 day past due
balance in excess of US$20 per member or US$1,000 per club which
ever is less, will be automatically suspended for 90 days by the
Resources Division.
A suspended club can regain its good standing status by paying the
entire account balance or accepting a payment plan during the
90-day suspension period. If a club does not pay this amount in 90
days, the club will be cancelled automatically.
Clubs can contact Melinda Plott, Credit Coordinator, at
melinda.plot@lionsclubs.org for more information on the payment
plan offered by the association.
Nancy M. Gearhart, Manager
English Language Department
Lions Clubs International |
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Message from IP Jimmy Ross
This year Lions Clubs International will celebrate several significant
anniversaries including the 90th anniversary of our founding. These
celebrations will remind us that we must never lose sight of our most
treasured traditions and must always hold fast to the ancient values
which we hold dear.
But when it comes to the way we conduct our business, it is equally
important that the association stay as up-to-date as possible. In
2007, that means using the Internet and on-line resources to their
best advantage.
The number of clubs using the Lions Clubs International Web site to
file Monthly Membership Reports has been increasing steadily. This
year, we will be taking that one step further by making information
previously provided in printed Club President and Club Secretary Kits
available in the Club Resource Section of the association Web site (www.lionsclubs.org).
The only printed items we will be providing this year to all Lions
clubs are the C-3 Membership Cards. Preprinted Monthly Membership
Reports with LCI address labels will be sent only to those clubs who
are not filing their forms online.
I have reviewed the Club Resource Section and am happy to tell you
that it could not be easier to use. The team at international
headquarters has done an outstanding job in making the section clear,
concise and intuitive. It requires no special computer skills; even
the most inexperienced Internet novice will be able to navigate the
site with ease.
Making this information available online will not only conserve
natural resources, but will allow club officers easier, faster access
to more relevant information than ever before. Of course, not every
club has easy access to the Internet, so a printed version of a
combined Club Officers Kit will be available to clubs that request
them. Requests for the Club Officers Kit should be directed to the
English Language Department at international headquarters - e-mail:
english_language@lionsclubs.org, fax 630-571-1693 or phone
630-571-5466 x 654.
I invite you to visit
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/resources_clubs.shtml to see
for yourself how much information is available at the site and how
easy it is to use.
Children are our future, there is no doubt about it. But with more and
more Lions Clubs adopting a family-friendly format, children are
becoming an important part of our present! We should do all we can to
educate these children about Lions Clubs International and what it
means to be a Lion. What better way to do that than by engaging their
imaginations with a coloring book.
"The Pride of Lions - a Kid's Guide to Lions Clubs," now available
from the Club Supplies Division, is an exciting new recruitment and
membership tool. Scenes in the book depict Lions bringing food to and
companionship to those in need, building community projects and taking
part in other service activities - all with a friendly lion character
overseeing the work. "The Pride of Lions" coloring book is
approximately 18 inches by 23 inches and contains more than 30 pages
of activities.
The books can be distributed at community events, presented to
prospective members with young children and given to those children
who already are part of your Lions Club family.
Order yours today and give your littlest future Lions a gift they will
remember for the rest of their lives. For more information and to
order call (800) 710-7822 or order online at
http://www2.lionsclubs.org/LionsClubsSuppliesStore
As always, thank you for your service to your club and your community,
Jimmy M. Ross
International President
Reminder!!! New Payment Rules go into effect July 1, 2007 Effective
July 1, 2007, clubs with past due balances beyond 150 days, equal to
as little as one per-capita, could cause the club to be placed on
automatic suspension and automatic cancellation within 90 days.
Protect your club's good status by continuing to send payments on
time.
Currently, some clubs could be in jeopardy of becoming inactive if
past due balances are left unpaid as follows:
. Balances unpaid beyond US$1000 and over 90 days, could be placed on
status quo, unless payments are received between now and June 30, 2007
. Second semester 2006 per-capita must be paid prior to May 31, 2007.
This is necessary in order to maintain a good status.
Protect your active status by sending payments on a timely basis. If
you have any questions about your clubs payment status please contact
Lions Clubs International at
districtadministration@lionsclubs.org or
treasurer@lionsclubs.org.
They will be happy to assist you.
Campaign SightFirst II News: Clubs increasing their CSFII commitments:
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/club_news_v2_i7_en.pdf
On February 26, 2007, CSFII leaders revealed new information about
Campaign SightFirst II fund-raising progress and potential of Lions
clubs around the world.
Clubs have actually raised US$81.5 million for CSFII, significantly
more than the US$72 million that has been officially received and
processed to date by LCIF. Through SightFirst, we are fighting
blindness and changing the world.
This March:
-Report and mail all funds raised for CSFII to Lions Clubs
International Foundation.
-You and your club's donation today inspires another Lion to give
tomorrow.
-Become a Model Club before the 2007 International Convention-less
than four months away!
CSFII By the Numbers:
-US$72 million raised by Lions to save sight
-An additional US$10.5 million raised by clubs, but not yet submitted
to LCIF
-1,650 Model Clubs
-There are 1.4 million blind children in the world, a number that
grows by one child each minute
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Call
For A Convention (Next Year)
2007-2008
I WOULD CALL ALL LIONS IN DISTRICT 2-S1 TO MEET IN PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
FOR THE 67TH ANNUAL DISTRICT CONVENTION.
THE CONVENTION WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 25-26, 2008. WE WILL CONVENE AT
THE HOLIDAY INN PARK CENTRAL FOR THE CONVENTION.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU ATTEND OUR
CELEBRATION OF LIONISM.
VDG FRED RENKEMA |
Club
Activities
Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club
This was a busy month for us. We conducted the bowling tournament
and sponsored an entry in Mardi Gras in Pt. Arthur. The tournament
on Feb. 10th was a lot of work but it was also a lot of fun.
Beaumont Breakfast sponsored the winning team and we had
assistance from a few Lions. Thanks to DG Bonita, PDG Penny, PDG
Vergne, PDG Moe, PDG Vera, and also thanks to Lion Rusty Sherril
and wife for making the trip down to help out. I encourage the
other clubs to sponsor team's next year, it's really a lot of fun.
Mardi Gras was the next weekend Feb. 18th. We had a Lions
International Float and it was filled with mostly Friends and
Family. I hope to see more Lions in the future. This is the 4th
year for this event and it gets better every year. This is a great
PR tool.
Beaumont South/Forest Park
Lions Club
1)2/5/07 District Governor Bonita Lowrie spoke to our club.
2)Hosted Region 3 Meeting on 2/12/07 3)2/19/07 Board Meeting
4)Nominating Committee appointed 5)Concession Stand continues for
West Brook High School 6)Purchased 4 pairs of glasses for Beaumont
students
Chester Lions Club
Chester School Superintendent/Principal, Donald Rhodes was our
special speaker this month...and before he left the meeting he was
approved as a new member! He is sponsored by Lion Jeanice
Campbell. We are continuing to make plans for our Annual BBQ,
silent auction and raffle. We are also very excited to be
sponsoring a child to go to the Texas Children's Camp this year.
Cushing Lions Club
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Jacksonville Lions Club
Jacksonville Lions Club is sponsoring its Annual Scholarship Golf
Tournament on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at "The Woods at
Jacksonville" (formally Cherokee Country Club). The proceeds will
fund our scholarships for local graduating high school seniors.
For entry information, please contact the Golf Pro (903-589-1759)
or Lion Dr. Steven Pierce, Golf Tournament Chairperson. On Feb. 6,
the Club heard from Shirley Reece, R.N. of our local H.O.P.E.
Center, who summarized the various programs at H.O.P.E. which
serve needy people in the area. Nurse Reece thanked the Lions Club
for our support of their programs through our financial
contributions and Club members who volunteer their time and
talents. On Feb. 13, Eunice Jackson, dressed in actual American
Plains Indian articles, presented a wonderful program on the help
given to the Lewis and Clark Expedition by various Indian tribes.
Mike Venable presented our Feb. 20th. program on Pension
Protection. Steve Norton, the manager of The Woods at
Jacksonville, spoke to the Club on Feb. 27. He outlined the
extensive improvements to the golf course that are being currently
made and detailed the many opportunities that area citizens will
have at the former Cherokee Country Club. During the month, our
Club also paid for one local student to receive an eye exam and
glasses ($120).
Kirbyville Lions Club
At our first meeting of the month we had Jody McDougal from Center
Point Energy. He spoke to us about gas safety. Jody is the
District Manager in Beaumont, TX. Our speaker for the next meeting
was Ronnie McBride our County Sheriff. He reported on what was
going on in Jasper TX. Lion Bill Brockman reported that our Chili
Supper would be held Feb. 17,2007 at the Kirbyville Elementary
School. We had 14 lions work at this event. Total number of hours
worked by these lions-65 March 24th will be our Pancake Supper at
the Community House.
Livingston Lions Club
Programs: Angelina County Health District; Godtel Mission; Planned
for Mop and Broom sale in April 12 Planned for Relay for Life
Benefit on April 27 Annual golf tourney on May 3
Nacogdoches Noon Lions
Club
Feb. 19-Placed money raiser Holiday flags, Donated $366 for eye
exams and eyeglasses for school students, Feb. 19-Lion Pres.
Carter introduced prospective new member Mr. John Black, Feb.
26-Zone Chair Lion Alma Tippins visited Club and presented a
Membership Key for two new members (1966) to Lion Ray Spivey
(pinned by guest, Mrs. Bessie Spivey)
Nederland Professional
Lions Club
We were very happy to have IPDG Penny Gregrich visit our club for
the 2nd meeting in February. We also added a new member, James A.
Morgan, husband of PDG Vera LeBlanc, who is also his sponsor. We
are planning on having a pie sale for Easter, so if you are local
and would to order a pie, contact a member of the NPLC. We are
making plans for the Nederland Heritage Festival in March. And are
also planning a White Cane Sale in March. Lion Lynne Lavender was
in town for our meeting and IPDG Penny presented her with the
International Lions Club Past President Award Pin. She was
surprised. Lion Kitty Kay is going to head up the committee to
sponsor a family for Easter. Guests at our meeting was Pat & Jenny
Brady from the Port Arthur Founders. We also received a memorial
for Lion Gerald Scroggs, who went to be with the Lord on Jan. 21,
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New Summerfield Lions Club
New Summerfield had no meetings in January. The first Monday was
New Year's Day and the third Monday was the day ice covered
everything. One of our Charter members passed away. Oweta Murphy
was a devoted member since 1995. She has been on our list as a
member at large for some time. Yours respectfully, Martha Davis,
Secretary
Port Arthur Founders
Board/business meeting was held February 6 to plan for the month.
February 9 was our Valentine's party. Lion Howard Snee furnished a
beautiful carnation corsage for each of the ladies present and
sweetheart balloons were also given. Lion Tim Timmons sang
beautifully for our program. He even let us join him in several
songs. February 14-17 three members of the Port Arthur Founders
attended training in Midland at the TLERC. This training will help
prepare them to do low vision screening. The guest speaker for the
February 23 meeting was Texas Art Museum curator, Mr. Andy Ledesma.
Port Neches Lions Club
In February, our club held a guest night to recognize Valentine's
Day with the entertainment of the PN-G Indian Singers. A donation
was made to the student's activity fund as a thank you for their
performance. Our Junior Lion of the Month was Christine Felix. She
is a senior at PN-G High School. Our club made referrals for eye
exams and eyeglasses for 6 students of PN-GISD and 2 adults of
Port Neches. An upcoming fundraiser will be a BBQ Sale set for
3/10/07.
Rusk Lions Club
John Nickle, played his guitar and sang patriotic songs and
sayings, Lions manned the concession stand at the Three Rivers
District Pinewood Derby, DG Dr. Bonita Lowrie made her official
visit and inducted PDG Ardys Brown as Zone 7-B Chmn, 3 Rusk Lions
went to Midland for TLERC Screening Course, and Julie Levett gave
a program on 'Pandemic Flu Preparedness"
Sour Lake Lions Club
President & Secretary of club attended Lions Camp workday March
3rd. Finalizing plans for BBQ Cook-off April 13-14th benefiting
American Cancer Society. White Cane day originally scheduled for
March 31st has been postponed until probably the end of April. The
District Governor's visit to our club has been set for April 24th.
PDG Randall Morris (Orange), Region 3 Campaign Sight First II
director, gave a DVD presentation at our last meeting. PDG Stump
Weatherford (Orange) also attended. 3-B Zone Chair Elaine Allums
(Kountze) was also present and discussed our involvement in
Wildwood Sports Day for disabled people May 19th in which our
region is planning to sponsor a petting zoo.
South County Breakfast Lions
Club has been working on a NEW Club in the Golden Triangle. PDG
Moe Cully is leading the front on this New Club and is processing
applications. Club has collected several pair of used eye glasses
and hearing aids. Flag project in community doing well. Heritage
Festival coming up in March. We will have a food booth March
13-18. Club has received several donations from members for
Campaign SightFirst II. One donation received was $1,000.00 and a
challenge for the club to match. The Board of Directors said that
they will match it. Club has also challenged each member for a
monetary gift for SightFirst II and the Club will also match that.
The TLERC Screening in our District has needed some help in
screeners attending the Training in Midland. Two members will be
attending the Training February 14-17th Past President Jean Butaud
and PDG Moe Cully attended the training and received their
certification. Jean Butaud helped with a screening in Beaumont on
the 24th of February after being trained in Midland This will help
the District in doing their scheduled screenings. The Club is also
putting up containers in the community for used eye glasses and
hearing aids. March will be a big promotion along with our White
Cane which will be held on March 31.
Winnie-Stowell Lions Club
Set Committee for picking officers for 2007-2008
Woodville Lions Club
2-15 TDCJ Regional Chaplain Steve Ulmer spoke on Prison
Chaplaincy; 2-22 Buck Odom, one of our local Department of Public
Service officers
Club Secretaries:
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Sponsor |
| Chester |
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| Donald Rhodes |
Jeanice Campbell |
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| Groveton |
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| Billy Pillows |
Gerald Centilli |
| Wanda Pillows |
Lorene Centilli |
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| Livingston |
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| Bruce White |
Michael Shukan |
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| Lufkin
Evening |
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| Gerardo Saldana,
Jr |
S. Hinson |
| Melanie Rushing-Saldana |
S. Hinson |
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Lufkin Host |
| Anthony Moline |
George Thannisch |
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Nacogdoches Evening |
| Doris Perkins |
Teresa Gregory |
| Kenneth Farr |
Anita Farr |
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Nederland Professional |
| James Morgan |
Vera LeBlanc |
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Spurger |
| Bechy Barham |
William Barham |
| Margie Mott |
Robert Mott |
| Melissa Carson |
James Bingham |
| Forrest Carson |
James Bingham |
| Victoria Simons |
Steven Butz |
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Calendar of Events |
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April 2007 |
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Election of Club Officers by
Mid-April |
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2 |
DG Official Visit with Metro
Lions Club |
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3 |
DG Official Visit with
Jacksonville Lions Club |
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7 |
Texas Lions Camp Work Day,
Kerrville |
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10 |
DG Official Visit with Port
Neches Lions Club |
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12 |
New Zavalla Lions Club Election
of Club Officers |
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12 |
New Colmesneil Lions Club -
Charter Planning |
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12-14 |
Village Mills Festival |
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14 |
Newton Lions Club Medical Fair |
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15 |
Club Secretary Submit 2007-2008
Club Officer Report to LCI - Deadline |
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17 |
Final Organizational Meeting MCT
Tri-County Lions Club |
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20-21 |
Magnolia Festival - Kirbyville |
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24 |
DG Official Visit with Sour Lake
Lions Club |
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27-28 |
District 2-S1 Convention -
Nacogdoches |
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May 2007 |
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5 |
Texas Lions Camp Work Day,
Kerrville |
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7 |
DG Official Visit with the New
Summerfield Lions Club |
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9-12 |
Jasper Lions Club Rodeo |
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10 |
Tentative - Colmesneil Lions
Club Charter Night |
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14 |
DG Official Visit with Groveton
Lions Club |
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16 |
HARP Board of Directors Meeting |
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19 |
Don Allen Wildwood Sports Day
For The Physically Challenged |
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31 |
Tentative - Charter Night
Zavalla Lions Club |
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