Dr Bonita Lowrie
District Governor
Many thanks and deep appreciation
to all who contributed to the success of the 66th District 2-S1
Convention and to all the Lions and friends of Lions who
participated.
Awards and Recognition:
International President's Certificate of Appreciation were
presented by PID Dennis Cobler to grassroots Lions Charles "Pat"
Brady, Jennie Brady and Jeanice Campbell.
Donations were made in honor of the 2006-2007 Cabinet to the
Texas Lions Camp or Campaign SightFirst II.
The District Governor's Appreciation Award was presented to the
following DreamWeavers: VDG Fred Renkema, *CS/R Debbie White,
CS/R PDG Randall Morris, CT Harold Yost, Membership Chair PDG
Moe Cully, Extension Chair Les Littleton, *Leadership Training
and Development Chair PDG Vera LeBlanc, Leader Dogs for the
Blind Chair PDG Stump Weatherford, Lions World Services for the
Blind Chair PDG Doyel Chandler, Campaign SightFirst II District
Coordinator PDG David Middleton, Information Technology Chair
Daniel Shank and Women's Membership and Development Chair Nora
Patterson. *Will be presented at a later date.
PDG Moe Cully had expressed time and time again that he did not
want any more certificates, plaques, etc. for his work in
Lionism. My creativity was stretched to find a way to recognize
him for his tireless efforts fueled by his Lion spirit. I
scrubbed and cleaned a "shot-at and hit" Lions highway sign.
Un-gift wrapped but topped by a big beautiful purple bow, it was
presented during the DreamMaker Luncheon by Lions Pat Brady and
Curtis O'Steen to - believe it or not - an almost speechless but
delighted PDG Moe.
Lion J. D. Miller, Jr., received an Extension Award from
International President Jimmy Ross for helping organize the
Burkeville-Toledo Bend Lions Club.
The "Littlest Lion" Mark Ryan Shank was disturbed from his nap
upon being presented with a DreamCatcher pin.
Nederland Professional Lions Club is proud to be the first CSFII
Model Club in District 2-S1 committing $400 per member. South
County Breakfast is in the throes of becoming a Model Club.
After the HARP Financial Report during the Business Meeting,
Lion John Diehm, HARP Treasurer, was "pinned" with a
DreamCatcher.
Elections results were reported by PDG Randall Morris as
follows: District Governor, Fred Renkema; Vice District
Governor, Harold Yost; Texas Lions Camp Director (2 Year Term -
South), Rusty Sherrill; Lions Eye Bank of Texas Trustee (2 Year
Term - South); 2007-2008 Convention Host City, Port Arthur; and
the Constitution By-Laws proposed changes passed.
Region 7 Chair Alicia Oliver made the Lion chocolate favors for
the banquet. After she presented PID Dennis Cobler with a gift
box, DG Dr. Bonita Lowrie "pinned" Lion Alicia with a
DreamCatcher.
Also, at the DreamCatcher Banquet, PID Dr. Dennis Cobler was
honored to present a Melvin Jones Fellow to DG Dr. Bonita Lowrie
from her home club Garrison Lions Club.
The 66th District 2-S1 Convention was definitely a memory making
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Fred
Renkema
Vice District Governor
The District Convention in Nacogdoches was a wonderful event. Thanks
to all that participated and shared about your successes that you
had this year. Thanks to Lion Nora Patterson and the Garrison Lions
Club for their efforts and hard work in coordinating the event.
I want to thank everyone for your vote of confidence and support.
Our Lions International theme for next year is “Challenge to
Change”. I plan, with your help, to support your clubs to become
better clubs in your efforts to serve those in need of our services.
I want to visit each club and help you to grow and be excited about
being a Lion. I would like to install at least one new member into
your club when I come to visit. I would like to help you extend an
invitation to one new member, at a time; into your club so that they
can be a part of helping your clubs succeed in serving others. Get
them involved and helping in your club projects.
Isn’t this an exciting time in Lionism and remember a good positive
attitude will lead to success and excitement.
I want to report that three new lions clubs: Southeast Texas MCT
Lions Club, Colmesneil Lions Club and Zavalla Lions club have
charter applications into International and are planning their
charter night celebrations and their first fundraisers and projects.
Their charter nights are:
Southeast Texas MCT Lions Club is May 24, 2007
Colmesneil Lions Club is June 14, 2007
Zavalla Lions Club is June 18, 2007
Everyone in your clubs is invited to attend and help these new clubs
get started on a great positive note.
I want to thank everyone on the extension teams for their efforts
and look forward to working with all of you again this next year. If
you want to feel great excitement, come join us and get excited
about extension in Lionism.
The next cabinet meeting will be on July 27-28, 2007 in Lufkin at
the Angelina Junior College. We will have training for club officers
that will help you for next year. I would encourage each club to
follow up and have club officer training within your club that is
conducted by a previous club officer or contact your Zone and Region
Chair for their help.
I want to express a great thank you to all that have volunteered for
cabined positions next year. I look forward to working with all of
you.
Let’s Challenge To Change our clubs this year and have everyone in
your club ask and invite one new member into your club. Bring a
husband and wife in and they can be on our new Family Plan.
Thanks to all and look forward to working and meeting each one of
you this next year.
Yours in Lionism
DGE Fred Renkema
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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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Trailer
Needed!
The South County
Breakfast Lions Club in looking for a used Food trailer. It can be
gutted. Prefer 16 foot long or there about. Call Lion Curtis O'Steen
409-960-6234 or PDG Moe Cully 409-985-5628. |
 Past
International Director Dr. Dennis Cobler, Guest Speaker
District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie
DreamCatcher Banquet
Fredonia Convention Center
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 28, 2007
Photo by PDG Bruce Rickert |
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LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND
May 2007
Dear Lions of Texas;
A few Texas Lions Clubs have asked me about a letter they have
received. Included with the letter are several tickets, which are to
be sold as chances for a prize or prizes. The letter states “This Is A
Lions Sponsored Project!” This statement is correct, it is a “LIONS”
sponsored project for the State of CALIFORNIA! Texas Lions Clubs
addresses have been obtained via the inter-net and used for their fund
raising.
Mr. Mike Cox, a Field Representative for Leader Dogs for the Blind
will be attending our State Convention June 7-9, 2007 in Arlington,
Texas. This terrific person went blind while attending law school.
Mike with Leader Dog “Ace” was on a boating outing with some fellows
from work. The unthinkable happened to four men and one dog guide! All
individuals were thrown in different directions. Leader Dog “Ace” made
a direct swim over to Mike who then held onto the harness that “Ace”
was wearing. “Ace” lead Mike back to the shore and was awarded a
prestigious metal by the American Kennel Association. While attending
our State Convention, please stop by the Leader Dog display and
welcome Mike and “Ace” to Texas.
During the State Convention, there will also be 3 (three) different
presentations given covering Leader Dogs for the Blind and a training
session for Leader Dog Representatives.
Yours in Lionism,
Sandy Griffin
Sandy Griffin
5041 Quail Terrace
Home (325) 672-2313
Fax: (325) 677-7770
Abilene, Texas 79606-3636 Email:
griffin2@camalott.com
Leader Dogs for the Blind (888) 777-LDFB
P. O. Box 5000 (888) 777-5332
Rochester, MI 48308-9846
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April DreamCatcher's
James Boudreaux, Metro President
John Templeton, Metro Secretary
Shawn Eyre, Jacksonville President
John Mark Lester, Jacksonville Secretary
Curtis Harrison, Port Neches President
Peggy Harrison, Port Neches Secretary
PDG Bruce Rickert, Carthage
Cory Robinson, Carthage President
O. J. Britton, Carthage Secretary
Randall Richard, Sour Lake President
Teresa Dumphy, Sour Lake Secretary
Barron Cagle, Texas Lions Camp President
John Diehm, HARP Secretary
Alicia Oliver, Region 7 Chair
Mark Ryan Shank, “The Littlest Lion” |
Recognition
At the Cabinet Social, Friday evening April 27, Certificates of
Appreciation/Achievement and Club Banner Patches were presented as
follows:
Beaumont Founders Lions Club
New Horizons Award
Diabetes Education
Michelle Satchfield, District Chair
Diabetes Awareness
PDG Ardys Brown, District Chair
Sight Conservation
PDG Dewey Sterling, District Chair
Lions International Relations Award
Lillian Northcutt, District Chair
Lions Services to Children
Dr. Shannon Frugia, District Chair
Speech & Hearing Certificate of Service
Pam Scales Crew, District Chair
Leo Club Chair Achievement Award
Orange Lions Club
Cultural & Community Club Banner Patch
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions Club
International Understanding Club Banner Patch |
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Welcome New Members of Colmesneil
Lions Club
JOYCE GRANT
ELTON HIGHTOWER
NATHAN JENKINS
FRANCES MARTIN
G W PATRICK
JASON POWELL
LAWAYNE SHEFFIELD
VIRGIE TRAHAN
DON BAIRD
BARBARA BAIRD
JAMES BROUSSARD
NELL BROUSSARD
GLENN CHENEY
KEM CHENEY
VINCENT DARDER
TWYLA DARDER
TODD EDWARDS
CARRIE EDWARDS
RANDY GARDNER
DALE GARDNER |
RICKY GRINDER
SUSAN GRINDER
PATRICK LAM
BONITA LAM
WALTER MC ALPIN
ANGELA MC ALPIN
MICHAEL MURRAY
CYNTHIA MURRAY
LONNIE PINGREE
SHEILA PINGREE
DON SOUSLEY
RUTH SOUSLEY
PATRICK SYKES
LAURIE SYKES
ROY WILLIAMS
JACKIE WILLIAMS
BILLY DEAN
MARILYN DEAN
WILLIAM RILEY JR
EVA RILEY
JERRI SMART |
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Lions At Work
During the District Convention, DG Dr. Bonita Lowrie announced that
some clubs not represented were out "doing what Lions do."
Lufkin Host Lions Club
2007 - Angelina Benefit Rodeo
April 25-28, 2007
http://lufkinlions.com/rodeo/index.htm
Newton Lions Club and Newton High School Leo Club
Newton County Fair, April 24-28, 2007
http://www.newtonmethodist.com
Scroll down to Lions Club
Rusk Lions Club
Relay for Life (Cherokee County)
Livingston Lions Club
Relay for Life (Polk County)
Woodville Lion
Mission of Mercy (Lion Keith Bellamy)
Groveton Lions Club
Annual Golf Tournament
Hats off to Lions for "doing what Lions do!"
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International
Board Topics
During the March 2007 board of directors meeting, the member and
committees of the board, as well as the international officers
discussed several important topics. We wish to call your attention to
some of these important matters as follows:
A. New Board Decisions
1. Discontinuation of transitional designation
a. The term “transitional” is replaced with “established districts
below 35/1,250 over two years.”
b. Former transitional districts can elect their governors now.
c. In districts below 35/1,250 over two years, the transportation
expenses for the governor’s spouse to attend the District
Governor-elect Seminar and International Convention will be reimbursed
if the membership in the district shows a net gain of one or more
members, at the end of the governor’s term. Membership loss by deaths
and transfers must be replaced in order to have a net gain. Also, the
number of members in status quo clubs cannot be counted toward a net
gain. Also, the number of members in status quo clubs cannot be
counted toward a net gain. For example, if transfers and deaths equal
a loss of five and the district has one status quo club with 15
members, then the district would need a membership gain of 21 to
achieve a net gain.
d. The constitutional provision that all districts with membership
below the 35/1,250 requirement will not be able to endorse a candidate
for international director or second vice president remains valid.
e. These changes are effective immediately.
2. Optional position of additional vice district governors
Any district is permitted to have more than one vice district
governor. Establishment of such position is to be determined by
delegate vote at the district convention. Details of requirements and
administration of said office may be established within the district’s
constitution and by-laws. Only one elected vice district governor is
registered in the records of Lions Clubs International Headquarters
and will be the official candidate for the office of district
governor.
The district selects its second vice district governor according to
the provisions of the district’s constitution and by-laws.
The establishment, details of requirements and administration of the
second vice district governor may not contravene the district governor
and vice district governor election procedures as outlined in Article
III, Section 9 of the international by-laws.
3. District officers’ annual club visitation
It was the boards wish that the annual club visitation is not the
major portion of the work governors do. In other words, club
visitation should not be a goal itself.
District governors are encouraged to share the task of annual club
visitation with vice governors, freeing the governors to spend more
time on other important areas, and enabling the vice governors to
benefit from the experience in preparation for the governors term.
4. District officers’ role and responsibilities
The emphasis has been shifted from the administrative role to the
leadership role in which the district governor and other district
officers can inspire and urge members, especially club officers, to
strive for the best achievements.
The board re-defined the role and responsibilities of district
officers to be voted upon by the delegates during the 2007 Chicago
Convention.
B. Club Suspension Procedures
Please be aware that the new club suspension procedures will take
effect in July 2007.
A club which has an unpaid balance in excess of US$20 per member or
US$1,000 per club whichever is less, outstanding past 150 days will be
automatically suspended including the charter, rights, privileges and
obligations of the Lions club for a period not to exceed 90 days.
Any club that has been approved for a payment plan by the Finance
Division will not be suspended, so long as it continues to fulfill its
obligation per the approved payment plan.
In the event the club does not regain its good standing status within
the 90-day suspension period its charter will be automatically
cancelled.
Please carefully review the status of all the clubs in the district as
shown in the governor’s re-cap of accounts, which is sent to governors
every month.
C. Status Quo Clubs
As soon as a club is placed in status quo, the district governor
should immediately request the zone chairperson meet with the club to
develop a plan to return the club to good standing. Any status quo
club may be cancelled at the end of the 90 days if it is not
reactivated.
D. Club Officer Reporting Form (PU-101)
The deadline for the PU-101 form is May 15, 2007. By submitting this
form or filing the information online on time, Lions club’s can appear
in the International Directory with correct information, and receive
communications and publications from International Headquarters
throughout the year 2007-2008.
Nancy M. Gearhart, Manager
English Language Department
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Region I
Campaign SightFirst II Donations recorded are:
$4,640.00 Collected
$15, 700.00 Pledged.
Several Clubs have not reported as of May 1, 2007. We are hoping that
all clubs will make a commitment to the great project.
PDG Moe Cully
On May 6, 2007, at 9:26 AM, Bonita Lowrie wrote:
District CSFII Coordinator and Region CSFII Chairs:
The June issue of the on-line newsletter "The Lion's Share" is to be a
summary of 2006-2007 in District 2-S1. Each of you has been a key
player in this year of Lionism.
Please submit a brief summary to Lion Daniel Shank at lion@trailride.info.
The deadline is May 25. Also, send a Cc to me.
This is an opportunity to record your contributions as CSFII
DreamMakers.
Let the world know THE LIONS ARE HERE!
Thank you for your spirit of Lionism.
District 2-S1 is still "Riding like the wind for the JR Brand!" in
2007!
Dr. Bonita Lowrie, District Governor
2006-2007 District 2-S1
"Together, We Can Help More Lions Serve More People!" |
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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LCIF Update
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 a convention fundraiser for LCIF, grants
awarded at the March Board Meeting, a milestone in Melvin Jones
Fellowship donation, Campaign SightFirst II, new Lions Quest grants
awarded and non-traditional ways to support LCIF.
As part of the International Convention, attend “Lions Night at the
White Sox” on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007. For every ticket sold to
Lions, the Chicago White Sox baseball team will donate US$5 to LCIF.
This is a great opportunity for Lions to come together and enjoy an
exciting Chicago experience. Lions are encouraged to bring family
members and friends. Tickets to the Chicago White Sox baseball game
against the Baltimore Orioles are now available to Lions for purchase
($25 Lower Reserved, $21 Bleacher, $15 Upper Reserved Seats). Start
time for the game is 6:05 p.m., and free shuttle service from official
Lions convention hotels to the ballpark will be provided. President
Jimmy Ross is expected to throw the first pitch and Lions will be
recognized during the game. Fireworks will follow the game. For more
information or to purchase tickets, visit
http://2007lionsconvention.com/
More than US$4.7 million in grants were approved at the March 2007
LCIF Board Meeting. Lions clubs from all over the world were granted
funds to assist many humanitarian projects, such as: constructing a
high school for disadvantaged children in England, equipping a
hospital in India, repairing a residential facility for abused
children in Japan, expanding a medical facility for diabetes care in
Mexico and equipping an eye surgery unit at a hospital in California,
USA. View the complete list of approved grants online. With these
funds, Lions clubs worldwide will continue their service to their
communities and begin new challenges to improve the lives of countless
individuals.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_gr_standard_recent.shtml
LCIF recognized its 250,000th Melvin Jones Fellowship donation in
February. Kazuhiro Seno, a member of the Imabari Lions Club in
District 336-A, Japan, became the 250,000 Melvin Jones Fellow when he
donated $1,000 to LCIF. Seno designated his donation to Campaign
SightFirst II. His club has made a $500 per member pledge to the
Campaign and has a total of 92 MJFs. Most of the funds raised during
the first Campaign SightFirst were through MJF donations.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lions_lcif_lcif.shtml
Lions surpassed a major campaign milestone by reaching more than US$75
million raised, half of their Campaign SightFirst II minimum goal of
US$150 million to fight preventable blindness around the world. With
15 months remaining in CSFII fund raising, we are making great strides
in reaching our ultimate goal: saving sight by raising funds to
continue the SightFirst program. I encourage Lions to now begin
focusing on our next benchmark of raising US$90 million by the
association’s 90th anniversary this July. Learn how you can get
involved in the Campaign.
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/index.shtml
The Lions Quest Advisory Committee awarded $560,300 during its January
meeting. The grants will enable Lions to implement the program in five
new countries and expand existing Lions Quest programs in several
countries. Motivational banners are now available to Lions for
purchase online as a bridge tool to help establish Lions Quest into
your area schools. Lions Quest is a school-based life-skills program
for children from kindergarten to 12th grade. More than 11 million
youth have taken part in a Lions Quest classroom, and more than 330,00
educators and other adults have been trained to implement the programs
in school and community settings.
http://www.lions-quest.org
Did you know there are a number of non-traditional ways to donate to
LCIF? One such example is donations from an Individual Retirement
Account. Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, you can use funds
from an IRA to make a charitable gift free of taxes. This law allows
individuals ages 70.5 or older to make gifts now to LCIF using funds
transferred directly from an IRA. Lions can also donate stock, make
bequests, give life insurance, donate real estate and support LCIF in
numerous other ways.
http://www.wpg.cc/stl/CDA/homepage/1,1006,627,00.html
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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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
Growing up on a ranch in West Texas, I eagerly looked forward to this
time of year. April is when our state flower, the bluebonnet, blooms
in great abundance. It is a source of joy for any Texan and a treat
for any visitor who has seen it.
My youth and my experience as a rancher has brought me close to
nature. A rancher knows the effect that water and drought has on
pastureland. Ranchers must know the optimum season for breeding and
calving. And every rancher knows that overgrazing is a short-term
expediency that will eventually put a rancher out of business. Making
a ranch successful requires a healthy respect for the environment and
diligent management for 12 months out of the year. There is no season
in which a rancher gets to just sit back and watch things grow.
Like a successful rancher, I ask that you continue your hard work this
month and up to the last day of your term in office. The Lions year is
three-quarters gone, but there remains much work to be done. The
paradigm shift that I have advocated has sprouted green and healthy
but has not yet put down solid roots.
Among the healthiest sprouts, I am proud to say, has been our family
membership initiative. In just two months, 5.1 percent of all Lions
Club members have become registered as part of a family unit. A part
of this increase is due to a net gain of more than 2,000 women members
in the month of February, part of a very positive trend that has taken
place over the last decade. Please continue to emphasize the benefits
of family memberships and to target specific groups, including women,
as potential members of your club.
This year, we have reached out to Leo Club members by inviting them to
the International Convention in Chicago and providing programs that
will be especially meaningful to them. Please remember to include Leo
Clubs in your area in as many activities as possible and consider
forming new Leo Clubs under your sponsorship.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/pdfs/leo_conv_agenda.pdf
Your participation is needed to help us gauge the effectiveness of the
new ideas spreading throughout the entire association. Please tell us
about the results of your Club Renewal efforts by going to
http://www3.lionsclubs.org/ClubRenewal/ClubRenewalWelcome.aspx
Also, please keep in mind that our goal as Lion leaders is to
effectively serve our "customers" - that is our individual club
members. One of the most important benefits that younger people see in
joining an organization is the opportunity to create personal
networks. Our traditions hold that Lions should not profit or receive
personal benefit from club activities and we remain true to that
principle. However, we need not go so far as to prohibit forming the
bonds, including business and professional relations, that link one
member to another and which help hold the fabric of our communities
together. Networking of this kind is to be encouraged!
Effectively serving our customers also means planning and executing
activities that are the most meaningful to our members. Projects
related to the environment and ecology are particularly interesting to
many active people and resonate strongly during this season of growth
and rebirth. Keep in mind that environmental service projects are high
on the list of priorities the international board of directors has as
major service activities. They might include recycling efforts,
pollution control projects and tree-planting. Visit
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/programs_cult_environ.shtml
for more ideas.
People involved in their communities are typically also concerned with
local politics and in many places this is election season for area
officials. While remaining strictly neutral and not endorsing any
candidate, you can enhance your club's prestige and visibility in the
community by inviting candidates of all parties to take part in a
public forum.
Thank you for all you do and I look forward to serving with you during
this home stretch of our leadership year.
Sincerely,
Jimmy M. Ross
International President
Notes:
Club Officer Reporting Forms are due.
Each Lions club is requested to submit PU-101 Form to headquarters by
May 15, 2007 in order to report the 2007-2008 club officers.
Any club which has access to online filing of various forms and
reports will not receive a printed-paper copy of PU-101 Form. Please
file online, or download a blank form for mailing.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/pdfs/pu101.pdf
New Online Convention Registration
LCI has recently upgraded its online Convention Registration system.
The new user friendly system enables Lions to register for the
International Convention, reserve a hotel room for the convention,
purchase tickets and make payment online. When the form is submitted
online, the Lion receives a confirmation instantly. By using the
online registration system, Lions avoid the 4 - 6 weeks of
registration processing time for registrations submitted by fax or
mail. The online convention registration is now available at
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/news_conv_register.shtml
Lion Power: CSFII Club Newsletter Vol. 2, Issue 8
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/club_news_v2_i8_en.pdf
Clubs Countdown to 2007 International Convention
Less than three months remain in Lions year 2006-2007 fund raising for
CSFII. Your club's efforts today will determine how many people are
saved from blindness through Lions SightFirst program.
This APRIL:
. Send all funds raised "for CSFII" to LCIF as soon as possible
. Become a Model Club before the 2007 International Convention -three
months away!
. Giving is an act of service. Honor club members with a CSFII Melvin
Jones Fellowship
. Share your club's CSFII efforts - send photos and club fund-raising
ideas to the CSFII office
Model Club Rally!
More than 1,700 Model Clubs are leading by example. Their members have
volunteered to make personal gifts and raise funds. Below is a summary
of Model Club participation. Is your club a potential Model Club? For
a Model Club commitment form, click here to download the form.
CSFII By the Numbers:
. US$77.5 million raised, more than half CSFII's minimum goal of
US$150 million
. 1,759 Model Clubs and growing
. Less than three months remaining in CSFII 2006-2007 fund raising!
LINKS:
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/club_news_v2_i8_en.pdf
http://www.lions-csfii.org/live/content/pdfs/model_club_form_r.pdf
Protect your club's active status by paying all bills in a timely
manner. 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.
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.
If you have any questions about your clubs payment status please
contact Lions Clubs International at
districtadministration@lionsclubs.org or
treasurer@lionsclubs.org.
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Club
Activities
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions
Club
1) 3/5 LIONS CAMP DIRECTOR PRESENTED PROGRAM TO OUR CLUB 2)
NOMINATING COMMITTEE PRESENTED NEW SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR
2007-2008. TO BE VOTED ON AT 4/2 MEETING. 3) PURCHASED 4 PAIRS OF
GLASSES FOR BEAUMONT SCHOOL STUDENTS. 4) COLLECTED 183 PAIRS OF
USED EYEGLASSES 5) CONCESSION SALES AT YMBL TRACK MEET ON MARCH
3RD TOTALED $2250.00.
Chester Lions Club
We hosted the Zone 4 meeting and had several honored guests
attend. These included our District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie,
Vice District Governor Fred Renkema and his wife Rita, and 3
members from the Onalaska Lions Club. We welcome 2 new members,
Brian and Alan Palmer, both sponsored by Lion Jeanice Campbell.
We've been busy making preparations for our Annual BBQ, Raffle and
Silent Auction. This event takes place May 5th, and we plan for it
to be the biggest success ever!
Cushing Lions Club
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Jacksonville Lions Club
Jason Camp, V.P./Development for Lon Morris College spoke to the
Club on March 6. The college is hosting the junior college
regional playoffs this year. On March 20, Cynthia Kline filled us
in on the upcoming "Walk for Life." We were also honored to have
PDG Ardys Brown make an official visit. Jason Ellis, Texas
Forestry Service spoke to the Club on March 27. Jacksonville Lions
Club is hosting its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on
Saturday, April 14. This is the major funding source for
scholarships awarded to local high school graduates. For
information, contact the Golf Pro at The Woods at Jacksonville
(formally Cherokee Country Club) 903-589-1759.
Kirbyville Lions Club
The Kirbyville Lions Club first meeting in March had a wonderful
speaker. Of course if you talked to this Lion he would tell you
that he is too modest to say that he is wonderful. Our very own
Jerry Nobles. He has written two books and he read from one of
them. He told us that everyone of us has a book in them. At our
next meeting we had 5 guest, and one of them was our speaker.
Brian Brown spoke to us about taxes. He is an attorney and lives
in Austin, TX. He is with a Tax Collection Firm for Jasper County.
On March 24th we had our Pancake Supper at the Community House in
Kirbyville. We had 22 lions work at this. We had a good turn out
and the food was very good. Way to go cooks! We are getting ready
for the Magnolia Festival in April. Come out to the Magnolia Park
on Hyw. 96 and enjoy this event. It is April 20-21. Have a Happy
Easter.
Livingston Lions Club
Programs: Joel Salazar: Central Baptist Church Society of the
Arts; Stephen Cook of the Texas Forest Service; Tommy Snook:
Livingston FFA advisor 15 Lions worked the concession stand for
the Trinity Livestock Show. Presented $200 to the Youth basketball
program Provided $2000 in donations for eye exams Annual Mop and
Broom Sale is April 12, 2007 Cancer Relay for Life Event cooking
is April 27, 2007 Annual Golf tournament is May 3, 2007. Spots are
available.
Lufkin Evening Lions Club
The Lufkin Evening Lions have added two members to our roll this
month. We wish to welcome Gerald Saldana and Melanie
Rushing-Saldana into membership. We are continuing to collect eye
glasses, 125 pair this month. We are preparing to place collection
boxes for ink jet cartridges and cell phones. We have had a "dine
to donate" fund raiser with Applebee's Restaurant. We will be
conducting "White Cane Day" collections on March 30 & 31. The club
has served a lunch meal for the 30 Habitat for Humanity volunteers
on a Saturday workday. The club has elected 2007/2008 officers and
reported the same to Lions International.
Nacogdoches Noon Lions Club
Public Service - Placed flags from downtown to south Loop 224 at
request of funeral home in honor of local soldier killed in Iraq;
Time two hours. White Cane Day held March 24; raised $445 for
Texas Lions Eye Bank. Purchased eye exams and glasses for two
students, cost $233.00.
Nederland Professional Lions Club
THE MONTH OF MARCH WAS A BUSY ONE. FIRST OFF LION HOLLIS WILSON
TURNED IN A BOX WITH 260 GLASSES, WOW. WE SET OUR WHITE CANE FOR
MARCH 31ST AT WAL-MART. WE ARE PLANNING TO TAKE FOOD TO THE FAMILY
WE SUPPORTED FOR CHRISTMAS, FOR EASTER. EVERYONE SIGNED UP TO WORK
THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN NEDERLAND, MARCH 13 THROUGH MARCH 19. IT
WAS ONE OF THE BUSIEST FESTIVALS IN A LONG TIME. AT THIS TIME WE
DON'T HAVE ANY FIGURES ON HOW WE DID. BUT WE KNOW WE DID WELL. WE
ARE CURRENTLY DOING OUR PIE SALE FOR A FUND RAISER FOR EASTER. WE
DID HAVE SEVEN LIONS ATTEND THE REGION/ ZONE MEETING IN SABINE
PASS. WE HAD A GREAT TIME. FOR ANYONE INTERESTED PDG LION MOE
CULLY WILL BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER, AT OUR MEETING ON APRIL 16. YOU
ARE INVITED TO COME.
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New Summerfield Lions Club
Lion Harold Yost, Director of Texas Lions Camp, spoke to the club
at the February 18 meeting. He had a DVD and handouts to explain
the cam. He also reminded us of the family plan for new members.
When a man and wife join, one international dues is collected. His
was a very interesting and informative talk. The club will donate
$50 to the Texas Lions Camp in member of our recently deceased
member, Oweta Murphy, a charter member of the club. Income from
fund raisers: Brown Bag Auction $15.00 Mop and Broom Sales $51.00
TOTAL: $66.00 Upcoming events include collection event for White
Cane Day, fund raising event at the March Bike Rally and hosting
District Governor Dr. Bonita Lowrie in May. Martha Davis,
Secretary
Pinehurst Lions Club
PRESIDENT GAYLE WALKER AND GUEST ATTENDED CONVENTION IN
NACOGDOCHES. TRINA ARCENEAUX WITH HEAVEN'S SERENITY HOUSE WHICH
SHELTERS TEMPORALLY, PERSONS THAT NEED. OUR CLUB HAD MADE A
DONATION TO THE HOUSE. ALSO TURNED IN 83 PAIRS OF GLASSES, 13 EYE
GLASS CASES, 1 HEARING AID, AND TABS FOR TOTS. HAD ELECTIONS FOR
NEW OFFICERS IN MARCH. PDG STUMP WEATHERFORD CAME TO MEETING IN
APRIL AND PRESENTED VIDEO ON CAMPAIGN SIGHT TWO
Port Arthur Founders
At the Business/Board Meeting on March 6, PDG Wilbert Boulet
reported the final dollar amount cleared on the Fruit Cake Sale in
December as being $814.00. Lion Pat Brady reported on the vision
screening of February 24. At our first regular meeting, Lion Pat,
TLERC Presenter for District 2S-1 South, provided the program on
the activities of the TLERC. Six Port Arthur Founders Lions,
including one of our newest members, Lion Chet Garner and his
lovely wife Joan, attended the Region 1 Meeting in Sabine Pass on
March 19. Dr. William Carabelle gave a talk about Stem Cell
Research at our March 23 meeting. On March 24, Lions Pat Brady and
1st VP Ray Avila participated in another eye screening in
Woodville. It is so exciting to be able to help other clubs and
organizations provide eye glasses to those who are not able to
purchase their own. Not reported in February, eight school
children were provided authorizations for eye exams and glasses.
During March another three children were given authorizations. Two
White Cane Sales were scheduled for March; one on March 24 and the
other March 31. The March 24th sale was very successful, but the
March 31 was ended early due to inclement weather. Lioness
Wilberta Boulet has graciously agreed to begin plans for our 90th
birthday celebration in October at the fall Cabinet Meeting in
Port Arthur.
Port Neches Lions Club
This month Joe Newcose presented a program about gangs in the
Institutional System and their impact locally. Our club had a
successful BBQ Sale and White Cane Day. We welcomed two potential
members to our club. We collected 43 pairs of eyeglasses and one
pair of lenses. Our next BBQ Sale is set for Saturday, April 21st
(intersection of Hwy 365 & Hwy 366).
Rusk Lions Club
Lions PDG Ardys Brown and Charlie Burfoot assisted with the Eye
Screening in Beaumont, Lion Tim Timmons visited the Port Arthur
Club and Lions PDG Ardys Brown&Jim Cromwell visited with the New
Summerfield club and he went to the HARP board mtg in Woodville.
Rusk Lions have a Relay for Life team, "Team Overdrive". We
welcome new member, Evelyn Stewart. LeeAnn Watson, Lion Billy
Watson's g'daughter, brought a program about American Cancer
Society services, and Rev. Jim Goforth gave a PowerPoint show
about the North Country Resort Ministry he helped found in the
Lake Placid, NY area.
Sour Lake Lions Club
We co-sponsored BBQ Cookoff which raised funds to donate $3000.00
to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Our Club donated
$200.00 to Campaign Sight First II. We provided eyeglasses for one
needy Sour Lake Elementary student. DG Bonita Lowrie made her
official visit to our club. She presented dreamweaver pins to
Pres. Randy Richard and Secy. Teresa Dumphy. We thoroughly enjoyed
her visit and fellowshipped afterwards dining at the local Mexican
food restaurant.
South County Breakfast Lions
March President & Secretary attended Region/Zone Meeting.
Sponsoring a new club. Secretary helped with organizing another
club in Colmesneil and attended their meeting. Two Lions from club
attended Training School for Certification on Eye Screening in
Midland, TX. Very successful Heritage Festival. Put Flags up in
community. Working on Membership drive.
Winnie-Stowell Lions Club
PU101 Officers for 2007-2008 President: Lion Marilyn Wise Jones
Secretary: Lion Rusty Sherrill Treasurer: Lion Wayne Nipp Tail
Twister: Lion Gerald Emerhiser Lion Tamer :Lion Rusty Bertrand
Member Chairman: Lion Lee J. Stroud Board of Directors: Lion
Marilyn Wise Jone, Lion Betty Stroud, Lion Mary Sherrill, Lion
Hazem Elkurd, Lion Rusty Bertrand, Lion Paul Keating. Eyeglass
Chairman Lion Hal Bollich Flag Program Chairman Lion Wayne Nipp
Hospitality Chairman Lion Mary Sherril I Would like to Thank the
Nominating Committee for a outstanding job. ,Lion Paul Keating,
Lion Mary Sherrill
Woodville Lions Club
3/1 -Dogwood Festival Princesses 3/8 -Irma Dowden-Certified Team
Leader of ETHAN; 3/15 -Newly elected County Judge, Jacques
Blanchette; 3/22 -Mark Tolar-Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; 3/29
-Dave Youngblood, Tyler County Softball Association; Annual Lions
Club Tyler County Rodeo, 30-31, large crowds, and lots of bull. |
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New Members
| New Member |
Sponsor |
| Beaumont
Founders |
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| Nomana Siddiqui |
Vera Rodriguez |
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| Chester |
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| Brian Palmer |
Jeanice Campbell |
| Alan Palmer |
Jeanice Campbell |
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| Jacksonville |
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| Greg Wade |
J Mark Lester |
| Matthew Smith |
Steven
Linkinhoker |
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| Jasper |
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| Joan Draper |
Betty Glenn |
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Livingston |
| Patty Westbrooks |
Doug Spurlock |
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Lufkin Host |
| James Dunbar |
Rodney Swor |
| James Dunbar |
Jimmy Cloonan |
| Richard McKinley |
Nathan Gann |
| Steve Whitbeck |
Joe Hancock |
| Kyle Stoner |
James Blackwood |
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Newton |
| Michelle Barrow |
Margie Herrin |
| Jason
Fortenberry |
Joe Miller |
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Orange Noon |
| Terry Green |
Matt Purgahn |
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| Rusk |
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| Evelyn Stewart |
Amy Derrington |
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| San Augustine |
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| Christian Sparks |
Richard Haley |
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| Woodville |
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| Mic Cowart |
John Morrison |
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Calendar of Events |
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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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12 |
5th Annual Lions Share Health
Fair |
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14 |
Installation of Groveton Lions
Club Officers |
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15 |
DG Official Visit with Winnie-Stowell
Lions Club |
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16 |
HARP Board of Directors Meeting |
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17 |
Installation of South County
Breakfast Club Officers |
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19 |
Don Allen Wildwood Sports Day
For The Physically Challenged |
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24 |
Southeast Texas MCT Lions Club
Charter Night |
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31 |
Tentative - Charter Night
Zavalla Lions Club |
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June 2007 |
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1 |
Installation of Club Officers
During June |
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7-9 |
MD-2 Convention, Arlington |
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14 |
Colmesneil Lions Club Charter
Night |
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22 |
Installation of Beaumont
Founders Lions Club Officers |
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25 |
Installation of Orange Lions
Club Officers |
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28 |
Installation of Woodville Lions
Club Officers |
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30 |
Club Secretary submit Club
Activity Report to Lions Club International - Deadline |
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