The Lions Roar
Volume 20, Issue #10, April 2015
Dear Lions of District 44-N,
Melody Whitcher
District Governor
At both the District and International level we are working on
membership incentives: “Action Through Membership” and
“Ask One.” Many of our district’s members pledged to “Ask
One.” If you are one of the pledgees, how is your plan working? We need members. Contact Global Membership Team
Leader, Lion Fred Plett for some ideas.
One of the best ways to let others know of our motto, “We
Serve” is to hold either a eye or ear screening. Spread the “good
word” into your community. Contact your zone coordinator to
schedule a screening.
“Operation Kids Sight” Zone Coordinators
Zone 1: Jean Lemire: (Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester, Pinardville, New Boston Area)
Zone 2: Rhonda Wynne: (Amherst, Bedford, Brookline, Merrimack, Milford, Wilton)
Zone 3 Marcia Patten: (Antrim/Bennington, Gap MountaiMonadnock, Peterborough, Souhegan)
Zone 4: TBD: (Chesterfield, Fall Mountain, Hinsdale, Keene,
"Those who wish to sing, always find a song." Swansey, Westmoreland)
Zone 5: Rosalie Smith: (Concord, Henniker, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Weare)
Where is Your District Governor?
Zone 6: Mary Giveen: (Andover, Claremont, Franklin, New
London, Newport, Sunapee)
Focus: Work to Charter Clubs in the New Boston
Zone 7: TBD: Bristol, Cannan, Enfield-Mascoma, Hanover,
Area and Jaffrey-Rindge Area
Orford, Plymouth)
April 1: American Sign Language Workshop
Zone 8: Ann Bailey: (Cohase/Woodsville, Lafayette, LancastApril 11: DG Toni Olden's Homecoming
er, Lisbon, Littleton, Whitefield)
April 15: Lions Youth Services
April 16: NH Sight and Hearing Foundation
Hope you are planning on attending the NH Lions Forum on
April 22: Health Service Board
April 18th and our Spring Convention on May 8 -10 at the
April 24-25: Vision Week-End
Town and Country Resort and Inn. Please look further in our
April 26: Hooksett's Model Train Show
ROAR for details.
April : Zone Meetings
If any club would like a visit please
contact CST Don Riley for scheduling.
[email protected]
(603)682-0310
44-N Spring Convention
Bring on the FUN in the SUN !!!!
Saturday, May 9, Afternoon
Join in a 9-hole Golf Tournament ($35.00)
or the annual fundraiser :
Walk for Camp Allen's Diabetic Campers
!!!
Reminders
from CST
Don
REMINDERS FROM CST DON
·
Nominations & Elections: 2015-2016 Officer
nominations should be complete by Club
Boards and ready for club membership voting
this month. I just checked the 2015-2016 PU101 posted on the LCI Website to find that I
misspoke in the last ROAR. PU-101’s are due
at Lions International by May 15, not April 15.
Great to get this completed before Spring finally arrives and “snow gone” celebrations begin.
· The Multiple District Leadership Forum also
occurs in April and is designed for all Lions,
but especially 2015-2016 Club Officers. The
sooner the new officers are elected, the quicker
they can plan for this very informative workshop. New Presidents and Secretaries will find
these workshops invaluable for the upcoming
year. Registration forms are found later in this
Newsletter.
·
2nd Half District 44-N Dues: Now at 90% - 4
clubs remain with District Dues balances for the
2nd half. Don’t delay – thanks for sending your
check to me at 25 Harvest Drive, Hooksett
03106.
·
District 44-N Spring Convention:
Date is May 8 -10; Town & Country Motor Inn,
Shelburne, NH. PCC Forrest is looking forward to a full house inb the North Country.
Registrations are in this Newsletter.
DG Melody’s Homecoming: Scheduled for Saturday, June 6 – Derryfield Country Club in Manchester, NH. Should be a great time with lots of
singing and laughter (at DG Melody’s
A message from
FVDG Henry
McKee
The cold weather couldn’t dampen spirits at the LTSSA Banquet in Lebanon NH.
A great time was had by Lions from all 3
districts. It was an honor to the game, players, coaches, parents and dedicated directors to have all 3 District Governors and
the Multiple Counsel Chairman on hand
for the festivities.
From there it was off to Enfield for the
44N cabinet meeting. DG melody certainly
packed a lot of information into a short 2 ½
hour meeting. Many thanks to the Enfield
Lions who hosted the event and prepared
the meal.
I am still looking for Lions to help fill my
cabinet if anyone is interested please let me
know, Sign up is free and the fun is priceless.
I look forward to seing many of you at the
Lions Family Symposium on Volunteerism
on March 28th and at the leadership forum
on April 18th, both to be held at the Manchester Community College.
Membership is down in the District let<
help DG Melody and her team finish the
year off strong they have been working
extremely hard for positive membership
growth.
Open water is coming time to wet some
lines
FVDG/PDG
Henry
A messge from SVDG
Christine Greenwood
MCC Jim Robinson
Greetings Fellow Lions
Multiple Council Chair Report
What an amazing month March of 2015 has been
– Spring is finally here !
It was an honor for SVDG Al Goldstein (District
44H) and myself to be accepted as two of the 147
fellow Lions for the Advanced Lions Leadership
Institute which was held on March 7 through 9,
2015 in beautiful Calgary, Canada ! Believe it or
not….there was NO snow and was much warmer
than our home in NH. The ALLI program focused
on building the skills of Lions leaders to prepare
for their upcoming leadership responsibilities for
zone, region AND district levels. The Lions Instructors and fellow Lions we had the privilege to
work & train with were in one word, AMAZING
!! I know I made some life long friendships I will
never forget. If you would like more information
on the institute, please do not hesitate to call, email
or set up a time to discuss with me !
s effective Lion leaders, we must remember that
“Leadership is mobilizing the efforts and actions
of others to achieve common goals”. Remember
our motto. - WE SERVE, we serve together, we
serve to the communities, we serve to our District
and we serve internationally.
Yours in Lionism
Christine
Respectful Greetings:
Respectfully,
Greetings:
We continue to do great things throughout the
Multiple District. I have attended many committee meetings, most recently the LYS committee meeting. As you know they are the
coordinators of the Lions Peace Poster Contest. I would really like to see increased participation in this great project. I know most
clubs don’t get started on this event until the
fall but why not start now? This will give
your club more time to plan and develop a
process for a successful contest. The kits are
available now and you can order them through
LCI or contact Rhonda Wynne, LYS Peace
Poster Chair. Cost only $12.00.
If you are having difficulty getting your
schools to participate, did you know that
your club can sponsor the contest at your
local YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs or
Scouts? Check out LCI for all the details
and good luck!
Jim Robinson
MCC
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Picture Perfect
Hooksett Community Kitchen
monthly dinner
Couple of PDG's and a couple of
Lion Lindas
Manchester lions marching
in St. Patty’s day parade
Chesterfield Lions Club Pancake
Breakfast Feb. 1, 2015
May 8 - 10, 2015
Town & Country Motor Inn, Shelburne, New Hampshire
Friday Night will feature a sumptuous buffet followed by special entertainment
Saturday, following the 44N Cabinet meeting visit with Clubs and Vendors downstairs, relax by the pool, play in the golf
tournament, go for the "Diabetes walk” crowd, shop till you drop in Gorham, hang out with the friends you haven’t seen for a
while. The Hospitality room is provided by the Brookline Lions and Henniker Lions.
Meet your friends, old and new at the Happy Hour before the Saturday night Banquet of your choice of:
Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, Seafood duo (2 Baked Jumbo Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Haddock), or Chicken Florentine.
2 Night-2 People Package $395.00 Double -- 2 Friday night dinners & entertainment, and Breakfast Saturday morning
2 Saturday dinners & hors d’oeuvres, and Breakfast Sunday morning
. 2 Night-1Person package $280.00 Single -- 1 Friday night dinner & entertainment, and Breakfast Saturday morning
1 Saturday night dinner & hors d’oeuvres, and Breakfast Sunday morning
. 1 Night-2 People - Friday night package $195.00 -- 2 Friday night dinners & entertainment. and Breakfast Saturday morning
1 Night-2 People - Saturday night package $210.00 -- 2 Saturday night dinners & hors d’oeuvres, Breakfast Sunday morning
1 Night-1 person - Fri. night package $150.00—1 dinner & entertainment, and 1 Breakfast Saturday morning
1 Night- 1 Person- Sat. night package $160.00 --1 Saturday night Dinner & hors d’oeuvres and Breakfast Sunday morning
Package rates include – tax & gratuities included
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus or Seafood Duo Jumbo Shrimp (2 Baked Jumbo Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Haddock)
or Chicken Florentine
Fri. Buffet & entertainment-$32.00; Saturday night Dinner & hors d'oeuvres $40.00
Breakfast only Saturday or Sunday -- $15.00; Saturday lunch -- $20.00
Yes, I want to be part of the action at 44N Spring Convention. Please send your reservations and payment in full by April 25,
2015. You can pay package in full or a deposit of $100.00 and the balance can be put on your credit card when you check in.
Meals only -- need to be paid in full. Make checks out to 44N Spring Convention
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Special Requests to be considered: Diet, Handicapped accessible, etc.
See you at Convention
Cynthia “Cindy” B. Gregg
International Director
Cindy B. Gregg, from Bells Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA, was
elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs
International at the association’s 96th International Convention
held in Hamburg, Germany July 5 through 9, 2013.
Director Gregg is a retired music teacher.
A member of the Rostraver Township Lions Club since 2000, she has held many offices within the
association, including president, district governor, council chairperson, district MERL coordinator and
district LCIF coordinator.
In recognition of her service to the association, she has received numerous awards including the Club
Excellence Award, Leadership Award, two President’s Medals, four International President’s Certificates
of Appreciation, the Certified Guiding Lion Medal and the Joseph L. Wroblewski Award. She is also a
Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to her Lions activities, Director Gregg is active in numerous professional and community
organizations, including the Arts Education Collaborative Leadership Institute, National Association for
Music Education, and the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.
Director Gregg and her husband, Tom, also a Lion and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have a son and
a daughter, both of whom are Lions. They have one grandchild.
Community symposium
March 28, 2015 has come and gone and so has the Volunteering Strengthens
Our Community symposium. Despite the spring snow, about 50 people
gathered to learn from each other, sharing ideas and information. With 13
presentations, vision screening, display tables, and speakers, it was a full
morning. By the end of the event, everyone was talking about what they had
seen and heard, and all were enthused with the new connections they made. I
guess, when you bring a group of people together who understand the reasons
we volunteer, you just can’t help walking away knowing that good things are
going to come from it. And many of the day’s presenters are asking to come
back next year! So, thank you to a great committee, to the many presenters, and
to all who attended. Thank you for a wonderful symposium!
Cheryl Ortega, Your Family and Women Chairperson
Lions Youth Services
Lions Youth Services
has available the 2015-2016 Peace
Poster Kits.
This year’s theme is “Share Peace”.
Your club may purchase the kit for
$12.00
Please contact Lion Rhonda Wynne at
[email protected] if you wish to
purchase a kit.
Lions Twin State Soccer Association, Inc.
It’s was banquet time again and the teams met their coaching staff
and team players. They picked up their orders for shirts hoodies and caps. They had
a picture taken and reviewed their bio information with career highlights for the back
of their sports card. There were 230 people gathered for dinner.
They learned how Lions of New Hampshire and Vermont serve in their own community and around the world; making a difference in the lives of those with sight and
hearing challenges.
This year’s keynote speaker was John Warner from Vermont. Coach Warner has
served on the LTSSA soccer team at least seven years. He had a moving message for
the teams about playing hard and playing fair and many years down the road you may
meet up with a team mate or rival or coach.
When you get your envelope from the LTSSA that says “July Calendar”, open it up, fill
in your name, address and telephone number and send a check for $20.
The money raised goes back to the MD 44 and 45 to support the Sight and Hearing
Foundation in NH and the Austine Lions Green Mountain Camp for the Hearing
impaired through the Vermont Lions Charities. You have 31 chances to win more than
your donation back and your donation goes to help those in need in both states.
Submitted by: Cheryl Powers, Director
Milford Lions Hold Successful SCRABBLE Tournament
The 1st Annual Milford Community SCRABBLE Scrambler was held on March 15th at Milford High School.
The Scrambler was a collaborative effort of the Milford Lions, The Friends of Wadleigh Memorial Library and
the Milford School District library/media center specialists. Fourteen 4-person teams “came out to play” and
they helped to raise nearly $2,000.00. The proceeds from the tournament will be used to enhance literacy activities in the schools and in the community. A team representing the Manchester SCRABBLE Club was recognized as the team that raised the most money in support of the tournament.
In addition to the funds generated through registration fees and pledges, the tournament was well supported by
several community partners and sponsors. We would like to publicly thank the following:
Milford Rotary; Contemporary Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge; Hampshire Hills; Amigo’s Mexican Cantina; Yankee
Chef; Chappel Tractor; Ciardelli Fuels; Earthward Natural Foods; Tandem Injury Management; Achille’s Agway; Blue Seal Seeds & Feeds; Hayward’s Trading Post; NH Antique Coop; Circle-K Irving; Electrical Supply
of Milford; Toadstool Book Store; Sue & Bob’s Sew and Vac; Good Mojo Dog Center; Gold’s Gym; Brennan
& McKay; Kokko Realty; Medlyn Motors; Target; Representative Barbara Biggie; Richie Ferrell; Alicia Biggs;
T. Stephens; Jill Langelier; Lion John Miller; Carla Boudreault and Lion Beth Sanmartino for their generous
contributions..
Door prizes were drawn throughout the afternoon. Many registered players went home very happy with their
winnings. In addition, awards were presented to several teams in recognition of their game play. The Espresso
Beans, a team comprised of Emily Ginsberg, Sarah Ramsey, Elizabeth Waldron and Michael Ginsberg was recognized for playing the highest single point word (94). The Letter Detectives, a team comprised of Lion Paul
Dargie, Heather Romeri, Karen Crossman and Joan Dargie was recognized for the highest single game score
(384). The grand champions of the 1st Annual Milford Community SCRABBLE Scrambler was the team from
the Manchester SCRABBLE Club. SCRABBLE ‘til You Babble, a team comprised of Don Finkey, Margaret
Barron, Helena Gauthier and Mic Barron scored a four game high series of 1,672 points.
Mark your calendars - save the date … the 2nd Annual Milford Community Scrambler will be bigger and better than the 1st! We are tentatively scheduled for Sunday March 20th in 2016. Come out and play!!!
FMI: contact Lion Don Jalbert [email protected]
Mark your calendars - save the date … the 2nd Annual Milford Community Scrambler will be bigger and
better than the 1st! We are tentatively scheduled for Sunday March 20th in 2016. Come out and play!!!
FMI: contact Lion Don Jalbert [email protected]
It was an honor for SVDG Al Goldstein (District 44H) and myself to be accepted as two of the 147 fellow Lions for the Advanced Lions Leadership Institute which was held on March 7 through 9, 2015 in beautiful Calgary, Canada ! Believe it or not….there was NO snow and was much warmer than our home in NH. The ALLI
program focused on building the skills of Lions leaders to prepare for their upcoming leadership responsibilities for zone, region AND district levels. The Lions Instructors and fellow Lions we had the privilege to work
& train with were in one word, AMAZING !! I know I made some life long friendships I will never forget. If
you would like more information on the institute, please do not hesitate to call, email or set up a time to discuss with me !
As effective Lion leaders, we must remember that “Leadership is mobilizing the efforts and actions of others
to achieve common goals”. Remember our motto. - WE SERVE, we serve together, we serve to the communities, we serve to our District and we serve internationally.
The group picture is a group of
Second Vice
District Governors from USA
& Canada that
will be working
together in the
2016/2017 year.
SVDG Al Goldstein
District 44H
SVDG Christine Greenwood
District 44N
HEARING
General Tips to Preserve Your Hearing:
• Limit your exposure to noisy activities and loud environments
• At home, turn down the volume on the television, radio, stereo or other devices
• Wear ear plugs or muffs when using loud equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, power
saw, leaf blower)
• Buy quieter products (compare dB ratings – the smaller the better)
• In your home or office, reduce the number of noisy appliances running at the
same time
• Reduce hearing damage risks associated with certain recreational activities (i.e.
fire crackers, musical
concerts, shooting a gun, sporting events, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc.)
• Avoid medications that can be dangerous to your hearing. Be sure to ask your
physician or pharmacist
about any possible effects a medication may have on your hearing.
• If you work in an at-risk occupation where you may be repeatedly exposed to
loud sounds, check with
your employer to see what can be done. There may be some protections which
are mandated by the
government, for example there are guidelines for safe environments under OSHA
regulations.
Occupations particularly at risk are firefighters, police officers, factory workers,
farmers, construction
workers, military personnel, heavy industry workers, musicians and entertainment
industry professionals.
• Educate yourself on the symptoms of hearing loss and listen to your own ears. If
you suspect a hearing
problem have your hearing checked by an audiologist.
Remember: If you abuse it, you will lose it, and it won’t come back!
Hearing Awareness, Prevention and Action
Lynda French
Su n d a y , J u l y 1 2 , 2 0 1 5
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En joy a deliciou s Bu ffet Br u n ch wit h com plim ent ar y ch am pagn e,
jazz pian ist , won der fu l scen er y, pr izes an d Lion s fellowsh ip
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F amily and F riends will make this a special day
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Any questions, please contact: Capt. Scott at [email protected] or (603) 770-3700
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98th Lions Clubs International Convention
June 26 - June 30
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11 NIGHTS/13 DAYS
June 19 - July 1, 2015
Itinerary
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7 night cruise and 4 night Outrigger Waikiki Beach (City View)
Price $4049.00 per person (including port taxes)
based on double occupancy in a BE Balcony stateroom
Other categories available on request.
Fri. June 19 Arrive HNL airport transfer to hotel
Sat. June 20 Transfer from hotel to pier
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Sat. June 27 Transfer from ship to hotel for 3 nights
Tue. June 30 Transfer from hotel to HNL airport
Wed. July 1 Arrive back into Boston
READING ACTION PROGRAM
To all clubs,
This is to re-introduce The Lions Club International Reading Action Program (RAP) Campaign.
Literacy -- the ability to read and write -- is the foundation for education and social development. Yet, hundreds of millions of adults
lack minimum literacy skills and millions of school-aged children are not attending school to obtain them.
The Reading Action Program is a 10-year commitment to increasing reading and literacy rates. It’s a call to action for every Lions
club
So Lions, are you ready to expand our impact by jumping on board the Reading Action Program?
There are many ways Lions can help in their respective communities. Consider the following:
• Developing after school reading programs
• Reading to children at local libraries
• Contacting your local school and asking how you can help
• Donating books and/or computers to your local school or library
• Volunteering as tutors through a local school
• Working with local literacy experts and agencies
• Working to promote braille literacy
Any club already doing the reading action program please let me know.
I can be reached at [email protected] or by my cell phone 603-770-9396.
Sincerely,
Mario Izzo
Lions Youth Services
Reading Action Program
2014-2015 Warmth from
NH LIONS MULTIPLE DISTRICT 44 CLOTHING DRIVE
Sponsored by Lions Youth Services
According to the NH Department of Health and Human resources 9.8% of the residents live below the poverty
line. On any given day, 2,248 of NH residents are homeless. Poverty and homelessness impact everyone. Since 2011
The New Hampshire Lions of Multiple District 44 are making an effort to collect new and gently used summer &
winter clothing, blankets, shoes, boots and sleeping bags for homeless shelters, clothing rooms located in churches
and schools, to NH Children's Trust, homeless Veterans, the Salvation Army and many Community Outreach
programs. Last year we also included knitted purple hats to donate to hospitals that provide parents of newborns
with a knitted cap and information about "Shaken Baby Syndrome." Each year the number of items that the NH
Lions has donated has grown. This year our total was: 27, 995, thanks to the support of the clubs.
The clothing drive for 2015-2016 begins now and the total will be announced at the 2016 mid-winter convention.
We ask that each club pick a chairperson. Anyone in the club who is donating items to a charitable organization
should give their total to the chair person who will keep track during the year. Your club may choose to donate
specific items such as socks, coats, sleeping bags, etc to an organization of your choice.
2014-2015 Lions Youth Services Chairs:
PCC Deedee LaTulippe District 44-H and FVDG Henry McKee District 44-N
Club Service Projects and Fundraisers
Zone 1 Chair Jean Lemire
[email protected]
Hooksett -The Hooksett Lions sponsored the Hooksett Community Dinner on Monday, March 16th. The Lions
prepared and served over 100 people a complimentary dinner of Shepherds Pie, salad, vegetable, and dessert. The
monthly Hooksett Community Kitchen event, is an effort to reach out to everyone in the community.
MANCHESTER -The Manchester Club will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Parade this Sunday, March 29th @
12:00 PM. Our club will report @ 10:30 am to decorate the Lions float. We Lions will march in the beginning group
of the parade. We would love to have as many other Lion Clubs join us in this march. If you are interested and have no
other plans for this day come join us. This day should prove to be a wonderful day of fun for all in attendance. Bring
your families and friends along and have fun while marching. We hope to have a great turn out for this event.
Pinardville - Club held an ice cream social.
Zone 2 Chair Cheryl Ortega
[email protected]
Bedford -
Vision Week for April 2015: donated a $300 sponsorship to Vision Week for a sight impaired individual. Memorial
donation To LCIF of $500 by the Bedford Lions Club in honor of PCC/ PDG Terry B. Goodman (Milford Lion), husband of Lion
Elda Cordero-Goodman. Matching donation of $500 made by the Goodman Family. Bedford Lions collected 300 eyeglasses,
reported coordinator Lion Mike Sills. BC TV interview by Locat TV Station by Lion Mike Sills as moderator / interviewer of Lions
Elda Cordero-Goodman and Lion Walt Witzel for a 'Community
Corner' Show. Topics included the history of Bedford Lions club activities including the upcoming 50th celebration of the Bedford
Lions club's years of service,
SPOT screener planning of all the children in Bedford, then adults, Lion Walt, 49 year member, also was interviewed for an additional 2 minute PSA promoting our upcoming Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on March 29, 2015, our 37th on Palm Sunday.
Screener Training for Bedford Core Group
Merrimack - Merrimack Lions delivered groceries for Caregivers. $25 was donated to support the Lions Symposium. $150 was donated to Vision Weekend 2015. Three Lions participated in the Volunteering Strengthens Our
Community symposium. The ShoeBox Recycling Program brought in $29.00 for the Lions and $28.50 for the Lioness. 3 more boxes were sent.
Milford -
Donated $25 to spares and strikes for sight, a fundraiser for NH association for the blind. Donated $150 for tickets
to the Lions Twin State Soccer Association. Held first annual Scrabble tournament as a literacy fundraiser in conjunction
with the town and school libraries. There were 14 teams of four members that played four games each towards the
championship. The event was a great success and should be larger next year. Donated to Lions Twin State Soccer Association and to Spares and Strikes for Sight.
Wilton -
Girl Scout Cookies for Soldiers (Mar 2015) civic services. We donated 2 cases of Girl Scout cookies to be sent to
troops overseas. Each month we sponsor a senior dinner though our Open Cupboard Pantry Project for the residents in Wiilton &
Lyndeborgugh. There is no charge. It provides an opportunity for seniors to get together and have some social interaction and a
good meal.
Zone 3 Chair Brenda Salmonson
Gap Mountain -We hosted another spaghetti supper in March.
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[email protected]
No snow, nice turnout.
We also sold coffee and goodies at Troy’s Town Meeting.
Peterborough -The Peterborough Lions Club held two SPOT screenings, at Monadnock Early Learning Center
and Peterborough Elementary School, screening a total of 195 children. We paid for an eye exam for a qualifying individual, and provided the funds for an application to NH Sight and Hearing for funds to support a young man who
will lose his sight without an operation. A donation was made to Hope for Gus, a foundation raising funds for research
into Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy. Planning is starting for our annual Duck Race.
Zone 4 Chair Brent Crowder
[email protected]
Chesterfield - Dec - Lions helped the American Legion fill and distribute Happiness Baskets to the needy in our
community.15 Lions hosted a Breakfast with Santa for families in the community. Santa and the Mrs. Hosted this free,
fun activity. Admission was a canned good to help fill the shelves at our local pantry.
Jan - colection continues for our local pantry 11 hours local residents recieved new eyeglasses1 local high school student recieved a donation to defer travel costs to ElSalvador where he will participate in building homes for the homeless
Feb/March -Club prepared and served 360 breakfast at our Annual Pancake Breakfast proceeds go to our
scholarships, 4 give yearly to Chesterfield students, $1,5000 each. 2 youth the Club sponsored & members of their family volunteered as well.. US Flags to be installed in 3 areas of the Town
Zone 5 Chair Rosalie Smith [email protected]
Antrim -Bennington - Our March event includes our annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner whereby our Chef Lion
John Robertson prepares a classic corned beef and cabbage dinner. This year the dinner is part of our new membership
campaign to introduces prospective members to our club, its members as well as our goals and activities.
Concord - OKS: 566 students screened with 21 referrals at 6 schools in towns surrounding Concord.
Henniker -HENNIKER LIONS GRAIN AND GRAPE FESTIVAL, JUNE 28TH, PAT’S PEAK, HENNIKER, NH. Tickets for the Henniker Lions Grain & Grape Festival are on sale at www.hennikerlions.org.
If any club wishes to sell tickets for this Wine and Beer Tasting, you will receive a $5.00 commission
per ticket. Call or email Dave Hazen at 603-783-3300 or dave @shirtshappen.net.
Hillsborough -$200 donated to Hillsboro Area Food Pantry. 29 pairs of eyeglasses collected for re-cycling purposes.
Three Lions traveled to Washington, NH and screened 27 students and 8 adults for the Vision Screening Project at the
Washington Elementary School. Three man hours were used for this project. Three Lions vision screened seven preschool children and five adults at local day care center. Three man hours used. Eight members attended the annual
Town Meeting. $37.92 collected from our Mints Project.
Zone 6 Chair Cheryl Power
[email protected]
Franklin -Franklin Area Lions have been collecting gently used and new books to renew the after school program’s
library. Lions read at two after school programs once a month and at the end of the session let the kids choose a book to
take home. We celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a Leprechaun”y” swap with visiting lions from Amherst, Canaan and
VDG Henry McKee. The Amherst Lions Club delivered 124 books they collected for our book drive campaign.
Newport Zone 7 Chair Bob Rowsell
Zone 8 Chair Bob Roby
& Ann Bailey
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lafayette - Lafayette activities for January, February and March:
After a very busy fall and Holiday Season,
Lafayette Lions continue to plan for the leu drainer that provides the funds for the scholarships and other charity
programs....partnerships with the ChamBer of Commerce and the Sugar Hill Fire Department have been established.
Continue promoting membership and adjusting to your club your way has proven successful.
We have placed on the roster three members and have another four in the wings.
Training for the spot scanner was completed and screening done the tenth. 107 preschool and elementary level students
were completed by four Lions and a school nurse within five hours.
Ten referrals were made with three being serious......the $700 raised has probably saved a young life sight. Let's hope so.
Planing for another screening in May.
Two lions are wintering in Florida, but keeps contact with the club and support regularly.
Lancaster - The members of the Lancaster Lions Club held a moment of silence in memory of Lawrence "Gomer"
Powell, an active and much loved member of our club who passed away this month. A $150 donation was made to The
Dog Sight Project. We approved an application for an eye exam/ eye glasses. Six bags of spring clothing was collected
and donated to a local agency for distribution. We are working with local schools in recycling cans and plastic.
District 44N Membership
Club
As of July 1
Total 44N
As of March 20th
Change
1,277
1,247
(30)
Amherst
57
55
(2)
Andover
30
24
(6)
Antrim-Bennington
29
31
2
Bedford
27
24
(3)
Bristol
19
19
0
Brookline
31
31
0
Canaan
45
47
2
Chesterfield
36
40
4
7
6
(1)
Cohase
71
50
(21)
Concord
29
30
Enfield-Mascoma
40
44
9
8
(1)
Franklin Area
25
23
(2)
Gap Mountain
10
13
3
Goffstown
52
64
12
Hanover
43
36
(7)
Henniker
20
17
(3)
Hillsboro
39
33
(6)
Hinsdale
24
26
2
Hooksett
25
27
2
Hopkinton
23
26
3
Keene
83
78
(5)
Lafayette
18
19
1
Lancaster
25
26
1
Lisbon
29
30
1
Littleton
20
18
(2)
Manchester
30
29
(1)
Merrimack
29
26
(3)
Milford
45
39
(6)
Monadnock
27
28
1
Claremont
Fall Mountain
New Boston
Incl. Goffstown
1
4
Incl. Goffstown
New London
14
15
1
Newport
18
17
(1)
Orford
36
37
1
Peterborough
40
37
(3)
Pinardville
23
23
0
Plymouth
11
11
0
Souhegan
36
34
(2)
Sunapee
21
24
3
Swanzey
9
9
0
Weare
12
11
(1)
Westmoreland
12
10
(2)
Whitefield
18
21
3
Wilton
30
31
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2015 NH LIONS FORUM – SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2015 –
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (1066 Front Street)
8:00 am – 8:35 am
REGISTRATION
8:35 am – 9:00 am
GREETING
COFFEE & PASTRIES
from 2015 Dean
PDG Terri McGrew
Lions are LCI (video)
ROOM # 5
ROOM # 6
ROOM # 7
9:15 am-10:15 am
9:15 am-11:00 am
NH Lions Health
Club President
Services
Vision 2015
Dog Sight
Hearing Equipment
Lions Eye Clinics
9:15 am-11:00 am
Club Secretary
9:15 am-11:00 am
Club Treasurer
9:15am-11:00 am
Technology:
Computer ABC’s
and
Social Media – Face
Book & Twitter and
Using Skype for online meetings
10:25 am – 11:00
am
Club Secretary
Continues to 11:00
am
Club Treasurer
Continues to 11:00
am
Technology Class
Continues to 11:00
am
11:15 – 12:30 pm
Orientation for All
Lions
11:15 - 12:30 pm
Blueprint for Stronger Clubs &
Your Club Your
Way
11:15 – 12:30 pm
The Important
Work Lions Do Every Day
ROOM # 1
ROOM # 2
ROOM # 3
9:15 am-10:15 am
Fundraising Ideas
&
Tail Twisting Ideas
9:15 am-10:15 am
Membership &
Projects ~ a Great
Way to Keep Lions
Engaged and Attract Members
10:25 am–11:00 am
10:25 am–12:30 am
LION INFOMERCIALS
GMT & GLT Today – Where We
Have Been and
Where We Are Going ~ An In-Depth
Look at Changes
and Tweaks in
These Two Successful Programs
11:15 – 12:30 pm
Conflict Resolution
(presented at USACanada Forum
2013
Women & Family
Membership
Publicity-PSA
Lions Protocol
Sight & Hearing
Continues to 12:30
pm
LYS
Centennial Preparations
LEOS
Twin State Soccer
Camp Pride
Camp Allen
11:15 – 12:30 pm
OKS SPOT Screeners
Procedures &
Screening Demonstrations
ROOM # 4
Club President
Continues to 11:00
am with:
“Tips and Techniques for a Great
Meeting”
11:15 – 12:30 pm
Successful Public
Speaking for All
Lions
ALL LIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ~ IT’S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE
LIONS OF MD 44
$5.00 Registration Fee per person ~ Please List Class Sessions for every attendee so the Instructors can be prepared with enough printed materials
and have enough seats set up
Make check payable to:
NHAPPDG (NH Association of Past and Present District Governors)
NAME
______________________________________
LIONS CLUB
______________________________________
Mail to: PDG TERRI McGREW
11 ROCK RAMOND ROAD
BROOKLINE, NH 03033
Deadline to register: APRIL 10th
Global Leadership Team Coordinator
February 10, 2015
2014 – 2015
Officers
To:
Lions Multiple District 44 Officers , Club Presidents and Secretaries
Deedee Latulippe
President
From:
MCC Deedee Latulippe , President LS&HFNH
Lion Langdon Plumer, Secretary LS&HFNH
Vice President
Fred Plett
Subject:
LIONS SIGHT & HE ARING FOUNDATION OF N. H. INC.,
Langdon Plumer
Secretary
Daniel Guimond
Treasurer
ELECTIONS
Where: Annual N.H. Lions 44H & 44N Spring Conventions
Dates: 44 -H: May 1 – 3, Grand Hotel, North Conway
44-N: May 8 – 10, Town & Country, Gorham
The agenda at each convention will address the annual election of new Directors of the
Foundation. Because each c onvention is held on a separate date s all candidates will be voted upon
at 44-H convention with the results being held until the
vote at the 44 -N convention at whic h time the
final results of votes will be anno unced.
Each year, per Article 2E of the Articles of Agreement, the Foundation seeks dedicated Lions to
run for four (4) Director Positions. The S & H Board is looking for Lions
of Excellence, willing to ta
an active role in the affairs of Lionism at the Multiple District level. This year we have
(4) positions
four
to fill, thus we need two to be elected from District 44 -N and t wo from District 44
. We
-Hencourage
members of every Lions Club in the state to consider this request carefully, and to nominate and
support a member willing to serve for a three
-year term as Director of the Foundation. We urge your
Club to nominate a Lion to be placed on the ballot. Please have your club secretary send
notification of your club support of their nominee to Sight & Hearing Foundation, Langdon
Plumer, 7 Gary Lane, Exeter, NH 03833,
before April 24, 2015 .
As in previous years, the Foundation strongly urges Clubs to consider financial donations
to be
presented to the Foundation at the se meetings. These donations, along with the monies raised by the
Foundation through fundraising and Endowment interest, are then distributed back to the Lions Clubs
of NH in the form of grants. The Clubs
are better able to serve their communities as they help to offse
the costs associated with cataract surgeries and hearing aids for those unable to help themselves
. The
Foundation has provided approximately $135 ,000.00 in grants to the Lions Clubs in New Hampshire
just in the past three years.
Meet the needs of our District by
attending this year’s spring conventions . G ive what you can,
whether it is service or monies. This is your Foundation and your support makes all the difference!
Yours in Lionism,
Deedee Latulippe, President
Langdon Plumer, Secretary
Atkinson Lions
Present
Timberlane Performing Arts Center (PAC)
40 Greenough Road, Plaistow, NH 03865
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Silent Auction: 5:30 pm
For Tickets:
Showtime: 7:00 pm
Call Timberlane PAC Box Office: 603-257-5257
Order Online: www.mktix.com/trpac
This performance is not advertised on the PAC website.
Tickets are on sale after clicking through to the online ticket sales link above
Littleton Lion
Richard Holland
Richard Simpson Holland, Littleton, died on March 1, 2015, at Lafayette Care Center,
Franconia after 8 months of failing health. He was 91. Near retirement age he married
Barbara Krueger of Phoenix where they soon retired to Littleton in 1988. . He promptly
joined the Littleton Lions Club where he set up the Lions Club Foundation. The annual
car show and the important vision program for young children were special to him.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Holland, son, Wayne Simpson Holland, Melanda Holland, Demi and Lexi Young and members of the Steele family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard S. Holland can be made to the Littleton Lions Foundation,
PO Box 104, Littleton, or the First Congregational Church, 189 Main Street, Littleton,
03561
There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony at the Littleton First Congregational Church
on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11AM.
For full obituary, go to:
http://www.rossfuneral.com/notices/Richard-Holland/
District 44N
July 2014
PDG Chester Hall
Milford
July 2014
Donald Haskell
Goffstown
September 2014
John Gone
Hopkinton
September 2014
John David
Amherst
September 2014
Keith Hunt
Amherst
September 2014
John Schlichting
Chesterfield
November 2014
PDG Terry Goodman
Milford
November 2014
Roger Aldrich
Lafayette
December 2014
John E. Schmidt Jr.
Manchester
March 2015
Richard Holland
Littleton