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Bark of the “C” Lion &
District Governor’s Newsletter
“Sing a new Song!”
Volume 47, Issue 9
May 5, 2015
District 24-C
District Governor's Message
The season is here. Apple Blossom, Spring
Graduations, State Convention and the like.
The busy season does not keep the Lions down
we roar with excitement in the friends and
potential members we met. Just ask you will
not die if someone says that they would like to
be a lion. Take the reins and guide the new
lion to serve. Spring is great, the James Bland
Contest is always a hit and the students are
just great. I hope you get to come hear the
contest and stick around for the business on
Saturday.
with
the
elections
morning. Isn’t it Great to Be a Lion!
DG Jim
on
Sunday
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Bark of the “C” Lion and
District Governor’s Newsletter
Jim Christiansen .…........….……... District Governor
st
Bert Colley ……………...... 1 Vice District Governor
nd
Mark Pennypacker …...… 2 Vice District Governor
Vicki Davies .….…..………...…….. Cabinet Secretary
Phil Sharpe …....…..........….….… Cabinet Treasurer
Tom Lo inac and Jan Lorette …………..….... Editors
“The Bark of the ‘C’ Lion and District Governor’s
Newsletter” is the official publication of Lions District
24-C. It is an instrument for publicizing the activities of
your club to Lion, Lioness and Leo members
throughout the District and state. Please feel free to
submit for publication articles and pictures of interest
about your club’s fund-raising, community activities,
and social events.
All correspondence should be addressed to Tom
Lominac, 1224 Cherry Avenue, Buena Vista VA 24416
[email protected]
New 24C Lions and Lionesses
Club
New Lion
BasyeBryce Mountain
John Lavelle
Delia Lavelle
Robert Peterson
Linda Peterson
Ned Frederickson
Kristy McCoy
Donna J. Merryman
William Elwood
Clarke County
Clifton Forge
Lake of the Woods
McGaheysvilleMassanutten
Middletown
Children First
Stephens City
Waynesboro
Winchester Host
Sponsor
Jean Klinge
Jean Klinge
transfer from Florida
transfer from Florida
Dick Drake
David Davis
Sue Simmons
Barry Elwood
Donna Carroll
Angelina Huyett
Don Weaver
Frederick Riley
Wayne E. Davis
Mike Morrison
Bruce Allen
William Shendow
Club Secretaries—please remember to list new members and
sponsors on the online 24C Projects and Activities form, so that
they can be published in the Bark. If you are not submitting
electronically, please forward this information to the editor.
SAHMSU 12 Month Event Schedule
as of April 1, 2015
Start Date
End Date
23 May 2015
30 May 2015
5 June 2015
20 June 2015
16 July 2015
25 July 2015
23 May 2015
30 May 2015
7 June 2015
20 June 2015
18 July 2015
25 July 2015
9 Aug 2015
14 Sept 2015
2 Oct 2015
11 Oct 2015
16 Aug 2015
2 Oct 2015
3 Oct 2015
24 Oct 2015
Club Name/Event
Weyers Cave Lions
Basye-Bryce Mt. Lions
Lake of the Woods Lions
Weyers Cave Lions
RAM, Norton VA
Charlottesville
Lioness Lions
Clarke County Lions
Basye-Bryce Mt. Lions
Rivanna Lions
Lake of the Woods Lions
To schedule an event or for questions, contact Lion Mars
Champaign [email protected], or call (540) 949-4525
PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to make a reservation need to
have TWO qualified technicians for each event (in rare cases,
an exception may be made by the scheduler in consultation with
two SAHMSU directors).
Summer Time
It may seem like summer is a long way off especially with
these cold temperatures and winter weather but now is
the time to make plans to attend the 98th Annual Lions
Clubs International Convention in sunny warm Honolulu,
Hawaii. The convention will be held June 26 – June 30th.
Many activities are planned. The annual International
Parade is always a favorite event. There will be plenary
sessions and the election of our next international
president. In addition, the Virginia Lions will be hosting a
luau. Register today and hope to see you in Hawaii.
Lions Webinars
A list of useful Webinars for Lions can be found on
the Lions international site at
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/membercenter/leadership-development/developmentprograms/webinars.php
The above link is live. Click to check it out!
Compliments of
PDG Stapleton
“Pete” Wills
Compliments of the
WEYERS CAVE LIONS CLUB
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Column has been prepared by Jan Lorette from P&A Reports
received prior to April 16, 2015 - including some received
earlier.
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BROADWAY (009226) (March) – PROGRAMS: On 3/10/2015
we had our Lions Quarterly; when we watched the First
Centennial Video-- a five minute story on the founding of Lions
Clubs International. The video explains how and why Lions
began in 1917. The Lions Quarterly also included a short
introduction to the International Convention in Hawaii this June.
On 3/24/2015 Principal Brian Huber from Broadway H.S.
showed the club a slide show of what's going on now. He
touched on several topics about Performance Data, Current
Initiatives, and Improvements to the School, Classes and
Students. FUND RAISERS: On 3/14/2015 - We had our first
Chicken BBQ of the season. We made $910 profit and sold 830
halves. We broke a new record and SOLD OUT at 10:30 a.m.
Thanks to ALL the members who helped out! OTHER: Our
Zone Meeting was on 3/23/2015 was attended by our President
and Secretary. Four members from our Club attended the Zone
Meeting: Zone Chairman John Knepper, Dawn Turner, Elaine
Long and Larry Bowman. The Weyers Cave Lions Club hosted
the meeting. We had a good turn out and delicious meal.
Number of Club Members: 39.
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BUENA VISTA (009227) (March) – PROGRAMS: On March 9
Ellen Watts spoke to the club about Project Horizon. On March
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24 we held our Annual Citizen-of-the-Year Banquet; our Lions
presented the 2015 President's award to Dr. Barbara van
Kuiken, and the 2014 Citizen-of-the-Year award to Gloria
Martin. YOUTH SERVICES: We worked on headquarters
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extension . COMMUNITY SERVICES: On March 27 our Lions
provided lunch for 60 volunteer workers at the Project Horizon
construction project
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CHARLOTTESVILLE HOST (009228) (March) – SIGHT
SERVICES: Our club collected 97 pairs of used eyeglasses.
COMMUNITY SERVICES: Two Lions worked at the Soup
Kitchen for a total of 26 volunteer hours; another Lion worked at
Piano Sing-A-Longs for a total of 32 volunteer hours. HEALTH
SERVICES: Our Board approved a $100 donation to the Relay
for Life Foundation. OTHER: Our Zone Meeting was on 3-2415 and was attended by our President, Secretary, and VP.
Average Monthly Attendance: 97. The Nomination Committee
Presented the Board approved Slate of Club Officers for 20152016 to Club Members at our Membership Dinner held on
March 3, 2015. The Slate was approved and the election will
be conducted on April 5, 2015.
The Club's 80th Charter
Night that was cancelled on February 21, 2015 due to inclement
weather has now been rescheduled for June 13, 2015.
Number of Club Members: 37.
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CLARKE COUNTY (009230) (March) – PROGRAMS: Our 5
March meeting was cancelled due to snow. On 19 March we
hosted the Region 1 Zone 1 Zone Meeting. FUND RAISERS: A
Very Successful One Grand Party was on 25 March 2015;
thanks to everyone who supported this event including kitchen
staff, raffle ticket sellers, 50-50 sellers, game ticket sellers,
number pullers and callers, bartenders, and those who work in
the background before, during, and after the event. Did you
like the Mountain of Cheer? Thanks also to our guests who
made the event successful – many of you went home with prize
winnings!! The Top 8 tickets sellers for The One Grand Party
were: Matt Hoff-41; Ron Jones-32; John Gallagher-30; Greg
Hart-28; Josh Huff-22; Chris Stiles-20; John Joyce & Jim
Kelly(tied)-19; and Ivan Armacost-15. Preliminary reports are
that we raised over $7,000 that will be put back into supporting
our community through service projects. SIGHT SERVICES:
We finished our scheduled Kid Sight Screening for the
2014/2015 school year (8 different facilities, screening a total of
244 children with 58 referred for further eye care. On 10 March,
five Lions screened 25 children at Wee Angels Day Care at
Duncan Memorial Church in Berryville.
COMMUNITY
SERVICES: The unopened containers of orange juice from the
Cash Party were donated on Sunday 15 March, to the Salvation
Army. On 21 March, Lions Sharon and Greg Hart delivered a
large box of travel size cosmetics to the Salvation Army. The
individually packaged soap, shampoo, tooth paste, and lotions
are much appreciated by those who are served by the Salvation
Army. OTHER: Our Zone Meeting was 19 March and was
attended by our President and Secretary.
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CLIFTON FORGE (009231) (MARCH) - FUND RAISERS: Our
club held an Ice Cream and Broom/Mop Sales which allowed us
to provide money required for exams and eyeglasses for approx
9 individuals per month. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Lion
Secretary Glenn Linthicum continues to teach English as
second language to members of local Hispanic community.
Number of Club Members: 12. New Members and Sponsors:
Kristy McCoy - sponsor: David Davis
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CROZET (009234) (March) – PROGRAMS: Our guest speaker
at our first meeting was Anne Mallek from the County Board of
Supervisors. She spoke to us about some of their projects and
issues. She also did a Q&A session with us. ENVIRONMENT:
We continue to collect aluminum cans; this month we turned in
59 pounds of cans. Our second meeting was our trash pickup
day for the Adopt a Highway program. COMMUNITY
SERVICES: Several of our members also volunteered at a
Swing Dance fund raiser. We bought and served drinks at this
function. OTHER: Our Zone Meeting was 3/24/15 and was
attended by our VP. Average Monthly Attendance: 69. We
ordered new Crozet Lions Club signs for our community and
they should be installed soon. We are preparing for our Annual
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Pancake Dinner that will be on Sat. April 18 at 6pm at the Field
School in Crozet. There will be entertainment and raffle prizes.
Please join us for a good family time and a delicious pancake
dinner. Number of Club Members: 32.
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EDINBURG (009236) (March) – PROGRAMS: On 03/24/15
Lion President Kent spoke to the club about desegregation in
Little Rock back in 1957. FUND RAISERS: On 03/14/15 we
held our Charter Night Dinner; the Silent Auction netted $500.
OTHER: Average Monthly Attendance: 64.
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GORDONSVILLE (009241) (March) – FUND RAISERS: On
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March 28 we held a bake and pecan sale. SIGHT SERVICES:
Our club turned in 1,120 glassed to the eyeglass recycling
center. HEARING SERVICES: Our club also turned in a pair of
hearing aids to the doctor who refurbishes them for our use.
YOUTH SERVICES: We donated $300 to the Orange County
H.S. Robotics team so they could travel to the East SuperRegional Championship in PA. One Lion club member
volunteered as a judge at the Orange County Beauty Pageant.
OTHER: Average Monthly Attendance: 80. Number of Club
Members: 22. New Members and Sponsors: Ray E. Bowman
- sponsor: transfer from Lake of the Woods. Scott A. Schafer sponsor: transfer from Orange Co. Lions
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LAKE OF THE WOODS LIONESS ) (741320) (February) PROGRAMS: This was the first Club meeting after the holidays
since we do not have a meeting in January. All committee
chairs brought us up to date on the Golf Fundraiser Committee,
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the Flea Market. the Book Sale, and the Excursion Committees.
FUND RAISERS: The Book Sale is back in operation with a
successful February sale. SIGHT SERVICES: Plans for White
Cane Days are underway.
HEARING SERVICES: Our
Lionesses continue to volunteer at our Eyeglass Recycling
Building once a week.
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
The
Wilderness Pantry operates on a weekly basis with over 80
Lioness and Lions working to make an impact in Orange and
the surrounding counties. Our Lioness volunteers work weekly
at Bridges, a local program for persons with intellectual
disabilities. OTHER: The Winter Conference was attended by
our President and Secretary. Number of Club Members: 113.
(March) - PROGRAMS: March's program featured Dr.
Thomas Wertz, a member of the Board of Directors of the St.
Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. This month was a “mixer
month” where all Lionesses coming to the meeting are provided
with a ticket; they have to sit at the table where the number
corresponds to the ticket number. This is an opportunity for all
of our members to interact with other Lionesses with whom they
may never have had the opportunity to work. FUND RAISERS:
The Book Sale was conducted. The Excursion trip for this
month was cancelled due to a lack of participation. Our Lioness
Flea Market and Bake sale were successful. Plans are
underway for the Golf Tournament to be held in May. SIGHT
SERVICES: Volunteers continue to work weekly in our
Eyeglass Recycling Building.
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Collections were being accepted for the Safe House, a home for
abused mothers and their children. OTHER: Number of Club
Members: 113.
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LAKE OF THE WOODS (41320) (March) – PROGRAMS: A
Membership meeting was followed by a 24-C Zone Meeting.
FUND RAISERS: Lions worked 58 hours on weekly sales
consisting of donated furniture pickups, and furniture sales.
Twelve Lions worked 153 volunteer hours on the Velona
Building.
Weekly Saturday Sales continue selling small
household items and furniture; Lions also pick up donated
furniture and make trips to the landfill with unusable items.
SIGHT SERVICES: We conducted 2 sight screening events for
pre-school children; 3 Lions worked 9 hours and screened 41
children. HEARING SERVICES: One Lion worked 1 hour
packaging and shipping hearing aids to the Virginia Hearing Aid
Foundation. : HEALTH SERVICES: Five Lions worked 35
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hours at the March 25 Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by
the LOW Lion's Club; our goal was to collect 53 pints of
productive blood and we received 51 pints by 53 donors. Up to
159 lives may be saved as a result of the blood collected. The
next blood drive will be May 28, 2015. Medical Equipment: 8
Lions worked 60 hours servicing 44 people by recycling medical
equipment; we take in donated equipment and deliver needed
medical equipment to anyone in the community depending upon
their needs. OTHER: Our Zone Meeting on 3/19/2015 was
attended by our President, Secretary, and VP. . Number of
Club Members: 86.
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LURAY (009247) (March) - PROGRAMS: Our Club's March
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5 meeting was canceled due to bad weather.
FUND
RAISERS: The Club's main fund-raiser, a Casino/Fun Nite, is
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set for April 10 at the Luray Fire Hall with 150 tickets being
sold. YOUTH SERVICES: Our Club was recently recognized at
regional Scout meeting for our 50 year support of local Boy
Scout Troop 100. OTHER: The Zone Meeting on March 10,
2015 was attended by our Secretary.
Average Monthly
Attendance: 80.
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MCGAHEYSVILLE/MASSANUTTEN (052780) (March) –
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.PROGRAMS: March 3 we had a Board of Directors Meeting;
grants were approved, and we also approved streamlining our
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club structure. At the March 17 Business Meeting we
approved proposed grants, and read nominations for 2015-16
Officers. FUND RAISERS: Weekly Bingo continues; we earned
$1,768 this month with 28 Lions and 104 volunteer hours. Our
annual Golf Tournament (Sept.5) will be at Woodstone G.C.
with a new format. SIGHT SERVICES: 7 Lions continue to read
for Valley Voice, a reading service for the visually impaired; we
volunteered 16 hours. We donated $225 to the Eyeglass
Recycle Ctr., $400 to Leader Dog, and $600 to the Lions Sight
Foundation. HEARING SERVICES: The Club also donated
$600 to the Lions Hearing Foundation. YOUTH SERVICES:
Our club donated $1,200 to FERCC's program for at risk
children, done through the schools in eastern Rockingham
County. We also donated $100 to Lions Youth Camp. See
Camp Still Meadows (below.) COMMUNITY SERVICES: The
Club donated $200 for the meal at Open Doors plus a donation
of $500 to Open Doors (a thermal shelter for homeless). We
donated $600 to Project Healing Waters (fishing program for
wounded veterans); $2,000 to Camp Still Meadows (for the
developmentally impaired); and $1,000 to First Step Shelter.
We donated $2,000 to Elkton Area United Service (for client
emergency assistance.) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: We
donated $1,000 to LCIF and also $300 to LOVF. HEALTH
SERVICES: The club donated $500 to RAM/LAMP and $1,000
to the Harrisonburg Rockingham Dental Clinic (also for Youth
Services since young people are in their program.) OTHER:
Zone Meeting: 3-13-2015 was attended by our President,
Secretary, and VP. Average Monthly Attendance: 50. Winter
Meeting had a Proxy for Secretary, and Zone Meeting had
Proxy President. Number of Club Members: 56.
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MIDDLETOWN CHILDRENS FIRST (068683) (March) –
YOUTH SERVICES: We served 11 children and their parents at
our "Little Lions" sessions this month. We taught with stories,
music, crafts, games and snacks to prepare these children for
kindergarten. We gave out "home work" to reinforce the letters
and numbers we taught.
OTHER: Average Monthly
Attendance: 90. New Members and Sponsors: Donna Carroll
- sponsor: Marge Davis.
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MONTEREY (009250) (March) – PROGRAMS: Our Regular
Meeting was April 13, 2015. The Directors Meeting was April
27, 2015. FUND RAISERS: We held two nights of community
bingo. SIGHT SERVICES: 10 pairs of eyeglasses were sent to
the Roanoke eyeglass recycle facility. YOUTH SERVICES:
$250 was donated to Kids Fishing Day. $250 was donated to
Highland H.S. Boys/Girls State Program. $200 was donated to
an after prom party. COMMUNITY SERVICES: $1,000 was
donated to Valley Program for Aging Services. Several Lions
members delivered Meals on Wheels. HEALTH SERVICES:
Our Club supported the Medical Center's “health services days.”
Average Monthly Attendance: 95%.
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NEW MARKET (009252) (March) –OTHER: The Zone Meeting
on 3/23/2015 was attended by our President and Secretary.
Average Monthly Attendance: 79. Lions Julian Jenkins and
Gary Cunningham attended the Zone meeting at Weyers Cave
on March 23,2015.
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RIVANNA (60364) (March) –PROGRAMS: Our Backpacking
Food Program is still going strong. Eight Lions volunteer every
Thursday to pack bags of food for the weekend for needy
children. Service now extends to include food for the family.
Warm heartfelt satisfaction with every bag that's filled. FUND
RAISERS: Candy Mint sales are an on-going fundraiser. We
raise about $300 every 3-4 months. Lion President Tom
Whitney takes care of all collections and refilling of candy
stations. SIGHT SERVICES: We are pleased to have Dr.'s
Douglas and Victoria Weiss as members of our club; both are
Optometrists and support RAM,(Remote Area Medical). On
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March 22 at Piedmont C.C. a film explaining RAM was
presented. The importance and need for such a medical
volunteer team deserves great praise.
COMMUNITY
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SERVICES: On March 21 our county had their first annual
Non-profit, volunteer organizations event at the local high
school; the public was invited get literature and talk to members
of the volunteer groups.
Lion Secretary Pam Johnson
represented Rivanna/Palmyra Lions Club. The 4 hour event
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was well received. OTHER: On March 25 our club celebrated
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our 17 Charter night. Members from other clubs joined us for
this festive occasion and all enjoyed our guest speaker Lisa,
who spoke on her life with a Leader dog. Number of Club
Members: 26. New Members and Sponsors: Joan Nelsen sponsor: Pam Whatley.
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STAUNTON (009257) (March) – PROGRAMS: Virginia School
for the Deaf and Blind representatives were present for a
meeting on the formation of the Bluegrass Bands and the
awards it has won. The Band has performed for several of our
Christmas programs; they are very talented. SIGHT
SERVICES: We sent a check in amount of $375 to Augusta
Regional Clinic for eyeglasses. HEARING SERVICES: We also
sent a check to Leader Dog for membership of $250, and a
check for $200 for the Leader Dog Capital Campaign.
DIABETES AWARENESS AND EDUCATION: Staunton Lions
sent a check to the Augusta Lions Club for the Diabetes Camp
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Jordan as; their club is sponsoring a dinner on Mar. 27 to raise
money for Camp Jordan. OTHER: Winter Conference was
attended by our Secretary. Our Zone Meeting on Mar.2,2015
was attended by our Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance:
10. Number of Club Members: 25
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STEPHENS CITY (009258) (March) – PROGRAMS: March
10th. Jennifer McDonald, Outreach Specialist for the Deaf &
Hearing Service Center Inc., provided an overview of what
services her organization provides along with statistics about
hearing loss, types of hearing loss, causes of hearing loss, and
results of hearing loss. March 24th.the guest speaker, Jay
Perry. Jay is a Special Agent and Supervisor for the Virginia
State Police Northwest Virginia Regional Task Force. He
informed the club about the Drug Task Force, the area they
cover, and drug problems in our area, along with injuries and
deaths related to drug problems. FUND RAISERS: Pancake
Breakfast: March 14th There was 382 meals served, with a net
income of $1731.50, and that 18 Lions participated in the
pancake breakfast. SIGHT SERVICES:11 pair of glasses and
13 eye exams have been provided so far this year. There are 2
exams pending and 5 pair of glasses pending. HEARING
SERVICES: 2 hearing aids have been provided so far this year.
COMMUNITY SERVICES: February 28th. Wellness Festival: 9
Stephens City Lions participated in the Wellness Festival.
During our clubs 2-hour time frame 32 people were served.
OTHER: Zone Meeting: March 19; Attending: Secretary Other.
Number of Club Members: 37.
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WAYNESBORO (009262) (March) - PROGRAMS: On 3-10,
our guest speaker was Emmett Toms, Manager of External
Affairs for Dominion Power. He made a presentation on the
proposed Atlantic Coastal Pipeline. On 3-24, Susan and
Debbie Sandridge provided a musical program of
gospel/bluegrass music. OTHER: The Zone Meeting on 3-2
was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly
Attendance: 64. Number of Club Members: 42.
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WEYERS CAVE (043724) (March) – PROGRAMS: We had
programs on Sight & Hearing. OTHER: Our club hosted the
Zone Meeting on 3-23-15 that was attended by our President,
Secretary, and VP. Average Monthly Attendance: 100%. The
Weyers Cave Lions Club served food at the Coin & Stamp
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Show on April 2 , 3 and 4 from 7am-7pm, 7am-5pm, and
7am-4pm respectively. Number of Club Members: 20.
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WINCHESTER HOST (009263) (March) – PROGRAMS: On
3/3 Rebecca Lipscomb spoke to the club about Habitat for
Humanity. On 3/10 Lion Verle Malik did a program about pin
trading; on 3/17 John Huddy, Director Handley Regional
Library, spoke to us about their programs. On 3/24 we held a
Business Meeting. On 3/31 Dr. Doug Denham spoke to the
club about diabetes research. SIGHT SERVICES: We donated
a VisioBook sight machine on 3/17/15 to the Handley Regional
Library in partnership with O'Sullivan Films.
DIABETES
AWARENESS AND EDUCATION: Our speaker on 3/31 did a
program about diabetes research. OTHER: The Zone Meeting
on 3/19/15 was attended by our Secretary and VP. Average
Monthly Attendance: 50. Number of Club Members: 66.
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24-C Facebook Info
District 24-C:
https://www.facebook.com/Lions24C.
Buena Vista Lions
https://www.facebook.com/BuenaVistaLions.
Palmyra-Rivanna Lions
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Palmyra-Rivanna-LionsClub/174657809262427?ref=ts&fref=ts
Multiple District 24:
https://www.facebook.com/MD24lions
Setting up a Lions Club Facebook page – YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I36_pv5ZGk
If your club has a page, please let me know. If not, it’s very
easy to create one. I’d be happy to assist – Tom Lominac
AN OPEN LETTER TO LIONS OF DISTRICT 24-C
The Augusta Lions Club recently hosted a diabetes friendly dinner to raise funds earmarked for sending children with diabetes to
Camp Jordan near Williamsburg, Va. With proceeds from the dinner and other contributions, including $2,000 from District 24-C,
we can send six kids to camp. To date I have two middle-schoolers from Staunton and Augusta County committed to attend.
We feel this offer can and should be opened to potential attendees district-wide in thanks for the district’s financial help. If you
have a prospect in mind, please contact me for further information and/or an application. The camp is open to rising 3rd graders up
to rising 10th graders. Please contact me as soon as possible as the time allotted for applications is nearing cut-off.
Lion Jerry Fry
Diabetes Awareness Chairman
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2014-15 MD24 and LCI Awards
2014-15 MD24 and LCI Awards Application forms for the MD24 100% Secretary Award, 100% Treasurer Award and the State
Achievement Award can be found on the Lions of Virginia website and also on the Lions of Virginia 24C website. Please note that the
application for the State Achievement Award does not have instructions at the bottom of page 2 for when and where to mail the
form; however, the instructions are included in item 14 at the bottom of page 1.
The Club Excellence Award can be found on the Lions Clubs International website at lionsclubs.org. On the home page enter Club
Excellence Award in the Search box in the upper right corner. Select the application form for 2014-15. The application form can be
completed online, saved and printed for signatures. The signed application is forwarded to the District Governor for signature. The
club will receive from LCI a patch for its banner and the club president will receive a pin.
Should you have a problem connecting to a website, or printing a form, please contact me. My contact information can be found in
the District 24C Directory.
Lion Larry S. Bowman
Awards Chairman 24C
Club Officers’ Training
After a number of changes in schedule and locations, here, finally, is information about upcoming training for
next year's club presidents, secretaries, and treasurers.
Saturday, May 9, Middletown Elementary School in Middletown. From I-81 take Exit 302. Turn right onto
US 11 North for approximately one mile. Turn right onto Mustang Lane, which leads to the school.
Saturday, May 30, probably in Stanardsville. I shall notify you of the location soon.
YIL,
Lion Don Colley
Please join us…
Augusta Lions Club
is hosting their
1st Annual Vision Golf Classic
at
The Club at Ironwood
62 Country Club Circle
Staunton, VA 24401
On
Friday, May 22, 2015
(Rain Date June 19, 2015)
$75.00 per Player
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Shot Gun Start: 9:00 a.m. (Captain’s Choice)
Player fee includes morning coffee/donut, lunch, course beverages, door prizes, goodie bag, and chance to win
contests (hole in one, putting, straightest drive, closest to cooler and closest to pin). There are still openings
for players and tee sponsors. Proceeds will be used for our club service projects. For further registration
information contact:
Lion Buford Goins at 240-285-7031 or
Lion Alan Stamp at or 540-255-1241 or
Lion David Driver at 540-294-2214 or
Lion Aubrey Jackson 540-294-2888
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State Convention 411
by Bert Colley, 1st Vice District Governor
Before I say anything for the May issue of the Bark of the C Lion, here’s a correction for my report last month: I
said you should remit 2/3 of your LOVF raffle ticket sales money along with the stubs AND all unsold tickets.
Actually, your club keeps 2/3, and LOVF gets 1/3. Please accept my apologies for any confusion this may have
caused.
We’re just a few days away from State Convention! I do hope you’re planning to attend. Briefly, the schedule
calls for District Cabinet Meetings on Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the General Session begins at 2:00. Friday
dinner is on your own, and the Bland Contest starts at 7:30. And then top off your evening with a visit to the
Hospitality Rooms.
On Saturday morning, from 8:30 to 9:30, you can choose to learn about our Centennial Celebration, Club
President’s School, Club Secretaries School, Membership, Leader Dog, LOVF, or Redistricting. Take a 15 minute
break, and then choose from Club Treasurer’s School, Tail Twister, Canine Companions, SPOT, Zone/Region Chair,
Leadership or Redistricting. I encourage you to attend one of the Redistricting sessions. This plan will affect each
and every one of us over the next couple of years, and there are parts of it that we probably won’t be very happy
with. Learn as much as you can about redistricting. Eventually we will have to vote on how we’re going to do it.
The Second General Session will run from 2:30 to 4:30. From 4:30 to 5:30, there will be an open meeting on the
Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI). Then get ready for the Reception and Banquet, and more socializing at
the Hospitality Rooms.
Sunday morning, beginning at 8:45, each District will meet separately and hold its election for 2nd Vice District
Governor, 1st Vice District Governor, and District Governor.
I cordially invite you to join my team at our Hospitality Room. Introduce yourself! We look forward to working
with you in 2015-16. We appreciate your support! Enjoy the Convention!
The Buena Vista Lions Club
invites you to our 80th - Year Charter Night Celebration on
Monday, 18 May 2015
Social: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Southern Virginia University Ballroom
Cost: $18.00 per person
This includes dinner and a Buena Vista Lions Club pin commemorating our 80th year.
We hope you will be able to join us for our 80th anniversary when we will be celebrating our past and looking
toward a bright future.
You can make checks payable to the Buena Vista Lions Club.
Name(s): ________________________________________________
______ Number attending @ $18 each
__________ Total amount enclosed
Buena Vista Lions Club - P.O. Box 801 - Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
or email: [email protected]
Please respond by 13 May 2015.
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Centennial Celebration Membership Awards
Lions Clubs International is celebrating 100 years of service and we're getting ready for our next 100
years!
The Centennial Celebration Membership Awards provides all Lions and Lions clubs the
opportunity to earn special Limited Edition awards for inviting new members and helping to organize
new clubs
Be recognized as a... Centennial Sponsor
Sponsor a new member and be immediately recognized as a Centennial Sponsor to receive a
Limited Edition pin and certificate.
Be recognized as a... Centennial Club Organizer
Help organize a new club and be immediately recognized as a Centennial Club Organizer to
receive a Limited Edition pin and certificate.
Visit lionsclubs.org, select Centennial Celebration Membership Awards and Click on Join the
Celebration!
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