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February
Heart of the “Pride” for District 35-I
2015
LIONS INTERNATIONAL
PRESIDENT
Lion Joseph Preston
Dewey, Arizona
Email: [email protected]
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Lion Jitsuhiro Yamada
Minokamo, Gifu, Japan
Email: [email protected]
2 VICE PRESIDENT
Lion Robert E. Corlew
Milton, Tennessee
Email: [email protected]
Juicy News from District Governor Judy
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DISTRICT 35-I
GOVERNOR
Certified Guiding Lion Judith E. Galm
Partner in Service: Lion Dean Hess, PDG
C: (863) 655-2973
Email: [email protected]
125 Tortoise Road
Sebring, FL 33876-9645
1ST VICE GOVERNOR
Lion David Skillin
Partner in Service: Jackie Cameron, PCC
C: (813) 601-3048
Email: [email protected]
2916 Cloverfield Lane
Valrico, FL 33596-5776
2ND VICE GOVERNOR
Certified Guiding Lion John Geary
Partner in Service: Lion Gloria Geary
C: (941) 932-7579
Email: [email protected]
3614 Asbury Drive
Parrish, FL 34219-9389
IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR
Certified Guiding Lion Andrew J. Moos
C: (813) 748-5515
Email: [email protected]
2510 Cherrywood Hill Drive #202
Brandon, FL 33511
CABINET SECRETARY TREASURER
C G L Norma Jean Andrews, PDG
Partner in Service: Lion Terry Dukeman
C: (239) 634-4221
Email: [email protected]
700 West Devane Street
Pensacola, FL 32534
Here it is, the first of February already. Seven months have gone by
since I became District Governor and it is going by so fast. There are still
many clubs to visit and I am enjoying seeing old friends and meeting new
ones. Not all clubs participate in district activities, so that's where I'm meeting
new members of my family as we are truly all family - united in one purpose serving our communities in our own way.
Did you know we had a District Leadership Retreat January 24th in
Englewood? Are there really only 25 or so Lions concerned about leadership
issues? Those of us who attended had an enriching experience with our fellow
Lions and I'm sure took something back to our clubs. Past Council Chair Suzy
Stathas (who is our District Leadership Coordinator) and her instructors plus
the Englewood Lions put on a great program and hopefully more Lions will
participate next year. Yes, it was on a Saturday and many of us traveled
several hours to get there, but we thought it was worth the time and effort to
attend.
“Contributions to the Florida Lions Foundation”
In case you haven't seen or heard, the date of the final District
Gathering and Mini Convention has been changed to April 25th in Lake Placid
due to scheduling conflicts. We will be electing our new Cabinet officers and
taking care of year end business. Because the meeting falls so close to the
MD convention in Ocala the following weekend, any club donating money to
the Florida Lions Foundation (EVERY club should donate something) must
send it directly to the Foundation (Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind, Inc.,
8804 41st Street, North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782-5824) or it will not get counted
in this year's figure. The Foundation’s year ends earlier than most entities, so
PLEASE, send your contributions, but let either myself or District Treasurer
Norma Jean Andrews, PDG, know your amount so we can keep track of how
much our District donates.
Clubs should be thinking about officers for next year; it isn't too early.
Incoming District Governor David Skillin and PCC Suzy Stathas, District
Leadership Coordinator, will be announcing their training schedule soon and
incoming District and Club officers, especially if they are new to their jobs or
those who have not attended training in a while, should plan on attending.
There seems to be some correlation between officers not attending training
and clubs that encounter problems. Obviously that isn't the entire picture.
Club Presidents, if your club has had members who died this past
year, please notify Lion Bill Ringelstein at [email protected] and PID
Neil Spencer at [email protected], so they can be
honored at the necrology services both April 25th and at the MD convention. Photos would be appreciated.
The MD Convention being held in Ocala the end of April/the first part of May is using the Kentucky Derby as part
of their theme. Several years ago, clubs were provided with horse heads to decorate and then “races” were held.
If you have members who are planning on attending the festivities, I have several horse heads that need homes. We will
also have a contest for the best Ocala Lions Derby hat and a clothing contest for men and women. Please plan to
participate as the weekend is a lot of fun. Meal and hotel reservation information is already in the magazine.
Hope everyone is out there helping their communities in whatever way your club does. And please, secretaries,
list your activities on the International site. How can we brag about District 35-I (ONE), if we don't know what you are
doing? How about all those Golden Chain awards given out at the last District Gathering in Bonita and the awards for
Zone and Region chairs who took the time to fill out simple paperwork? We all know you do the work, so why not get
credit for it? We had 11 of the 15 Zone and Region chairs there and that was awesome. If Zone Chair Gary Laspina hadn't
had knee replacement surgery 4 days before the meeting, he would have been there also. They take pride in their
accomplishments and so should you. Enough preaching!!!!
Have a great February and see you on the road....
District Governor Lion Judy Galm & Lion Dean Hess, PDG
NEWS FROM 1ST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
LION DAVID SKILLIN
I would like to take a moment this month to tell you a little about a volunteer website I’ve been promoting all year.
The website is http://www.volunteermatch.org/ and it’s geared to help you get the extra hands you need to help you have
a more successful project or fundraiser. This website promises to help you find passionate volunteers, when and where
you need them. All you need to do is to go to their website and register your Lions Club just like the Bonita Springs Lions
Club did. Once you have registered your Lions Club all you have to do is enter the information for your next project or
fundraiser and list when and where you need volunteer help. Go on check it out, you know you want to. Who knows where
your next member will come from?
I also wanted to take a moment to tell you about a new position that LCI has established. Effective with the 20152016 Lionistic year, LCI is encouraging all council of governors and district governors to appoint a RAP (Reading Action
Program) Chairperson. There are no details yet as to exactly what this position will entail but I promise you as soon as I
know you will know. I’m asking someone who feels as strongly as I do about combating illiteracy to step forward and take
on this wonderful and rewarding position. When we take the time to teach a person to read we really are paying it
forward. Remember, “The more you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll
go.”
On a final note this month I am asking for your help. Anyone interested in working on a committee whether it be
zone chair, region chair or one of the many other positions we so lovingly work on for the district please drop me an email
at [email protected] or give me a call at (813) 601-3048. There is much to do and I can’t do it alone. I know there
are Lions who currently hold positions and want to continue to hold those positions and I am hoping that you will step
forward and volunteer before I call you and ask you to continue for another year.
Until next month, thank you for all you do,
1st VDG Lion David Skillin & PCC Lion Jackie Cameron
CHANGES:
Lion Dean Hess, PDG email changed to [email protected]. Other will not work after February 28th.
Naples Lions Club now meets at Outback Steakhouse 4910 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
Lion Diana Pinto, PDG Home# (239) 992-9455, Cell # (239) 223-4664
North Fort Myers Noon Lions are meeting at the same place but 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
NEWS FROM 2ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
LION JOHN GEARY
What a great day I just had! I just returned from Englewood, Florida. I attended a District 35-I Leadership Retreat.
We had Lions from all over the District. There was PID Stoufer and PDG Rachel Nicola. The Guest Speaker, PID David
Stoufer, gave a very informative and motivational talk. PDG Rachel Nichola spoke about her trip to Sri Lanka. She told us
about her most memorable Lions moment, which was in Sri Lanka. It was in an LCIF sponsored eye clinic, where she was
allowed to witness a cataract surgery, right up front through a microscope. She witnessed first-hand what Lions are all
about SIGHT AND THE PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS. PID David Stoufer in his talk gave us a little bit of Lions history.
He told us that Canada was the second country to join the Lions and the third country to join was China. After China
became a communist country, they left the Lions. The reason they left was that all countries that sign on to the Lions must
abide by a democratic constitution. In the years they were out of Lions, the Lions still went into China and performed many
cataract surgeries still helping their people all this without asking them to join the Lions. After China saw all the good
works that the Lions were doing in their country, they decided to ask the Lions how come you are doing all this good work
and not asking us to join the Lions. The Lions said because you would have to sign on to our democratic constitution.
Shortly after, China signed on. If any Lion wants to step into a leadership position this would be a great retreat to attend. I
believe they will have another one next year. The retreat had session on goal setting, how to have a good agenda,
management style, membership, orientation, recognition and enjoyable fun round table learning sessions.
At this time of year, your Lions Club should be looking for new officers. Please don’t be afraid to step up. We can
get you all the help and training you may need.
Remember, “JUST ASK 1” & CLOSE THAT BACK DOOR!
Yours In Lionism,
VDG2 Lion John T. Geary
Partner in Service Lion Gloria Geary
NEWS FROM CABINET SECRETARY TREASURER
LION NORMA JEAN ANDREWS, PDG
Thank you to the Region and Zone Chairs who have done their job keeping up with their clubs monthly reports.
We have only two out of date at this time. YEAH! We do have some work on activity reports to do. Dues have been
coming in steadily. We have a dozen clubs still left to pay. We cannot pay the MD bill until clubs pay the District. Please
get them in asap so we can show we do our job in our District.
Outstanding Membership Reports:
Sebring
7/2014
Tampa Ybor
11/2014
Dues Not Yet Paid:
Bradenton Manatee River
Dade City Hispanic American
Englewood
Fort Myers
Gulfport
Lake Wales
Lorida
Naples
Activity Reporting:
11 clubs this month
28 clubs for the year
25,613 Lion hours
29,170 people served
Sarasota
St. Pete Beach
Tampa North
Tampa West Hillsboro
Your nomination committee should be presenting your new slate of officers soon. Recruit those who are eager to
lead and not just follow. Rotate your officers; don’t keep them the same year after year or you get the same results. Get
your new members involved in the structure of your club. New ideas and opportunities breathe life into your club. Training
and meetings give you new ideas. Explore the websites for ideas. We are moving forward in life therefore our clubs must
always move forward. PU101’s will be due before we know it.
Thank you to everyone for doing what they do best, Lionism!
NEXT
DISTRICT 35-I
GATHERING
OF “RED, WHITE & BLUE!”
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2014
Hosted by the
LAKE PLACID LIONS CLUB
Lake Placid, FL
9 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. PDG Meeting
10 a.m. Business Meeting
11 a.m. Break – Necrology to follow
Lunch at Noon
Menu & RSVP TBA
See you there IN YOUR RED WHITE AND BLUE!
Bring your glasses, hearing aids, stamps etc.
PROJECT RIGHT TO SIGHT
Eyeglass Collection
Box up donated glasses and bring them to the Cabinet Meeting as follows:
Eyeglass cases: Sort by hard and soft (When PRTS ships cases, they ship the soft ones as it is less expensive.)
Eyeglasses:
Other:
Clear RX
Dark RX
Readers
Non RX sunglasses
Solar and cataract shields
Bad frames (metal/ plastic)
Good frames (no lenses/plain lenses)
Lenses (only give them pairs. No singles)
Thank you for all you do!
DISTRICT 35-I SIGHT FOUNDATION
IMMOKALEE EYE SCREENING
The only date is set for Sunday, February 22, 2015
ITECH Center
th
508 North 9 Street
Immokalee
Set up will be at 9 a.m.
the event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please let your clubs know about the screening to put it on their schedules.
EXTRA!
EXTRA!
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Club Bulletin/Newsletter – Please send your club bulletin/newsletter to me monthly via email or us mail to be included in
the District I contest.
Club Briefs – Does your club have an activity recently or upcoming that I can include in club briefs? My focus is a one
line of bragging rights, but if you have an action photo of an event with explanation and names, I send them on to be
published in the MD magazine. Have you noticed?
Thanks!
Lion Suzy Stathas
17711 Rivendel Road
Lutz, FL 33549
Email: [email protected]
Florida Lions Conklin Center News
Lion Mary Pezzo, President
District Goal $45,000
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Did you know that the Conklin Center has just begun its 36th year of service to the blind/visually impaired
adults who also have an additional disability?
 Did you know the Florida Lions Conklin Center provides job placement along with support in the workplace and
lifelong follow-along services for our successfully employed graduates that remain in the Daytona Beach area?
 Did you know the Florida Lions Conklin Center provides services for blind and visually impaired infants and
toddler’s age birth to 5 and their families?
If you are a Florida Lions, you belong to the Florida Lions Conklin Center!
How can you help?
 Purchase a Life Membership for yourself, for a deserving Lion, in honor of, or in memory of, for as little as $100
up to $3,000!
 Purchase A State of Vision license plate from the Department of Motor Vehicles– about $5 goes to the Florida
Lions Conklin Center, the rest of the $25 fee goes to 16 other non-profit agencies in the state that support the
visually impaired; besides having a mini billboard traveling around the state raising awareness for the visually
handicapped! As of January 1, 2015, there are 2,016 on cars in Florida!
 Leave an endowment to the Florida Lions Conklin Center!
 Have you Club donate to the Florida Lions Conklin Center – this year the goal is $45,000 for each District!
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Become an Everyday Hero (a new program) – make a monthly donation to the Florida Lions Conklin Center – you
can become an Everyday Hero for as little as $10 a month!
And, Support our First Gala on March 26, 2015 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach – we need Lions and their
guests ready to have a fun evening, we need sponsors, Silent Auction Items and ads for the Program.
Florida Lions' CONKLIN CENTER's 1st Annual - NIGHT FOR SIGHT GALA
It's all starting to come together for the Conklin Center's new fundraiser --the 1st annual Night For Sight Gala on
March 26, 2015 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach! Have you marked your new 2015 calendar to be in Daytona?
Are you getting ready to be there? (Dress for the event will be "Cocktail Attire" --Suits for the men - tux not
required; cocktail/party dresses / pantsuits for the ladies - gowns not required.) You can expect an evening of pure
enjoyment, punctuated by a wonderful meal, great music and a silent auction. Keep an eye out at the event for local
supporter of the Conklin Center -- Daryl Tol. He is the President /CEO of the Florida Hospital Volusia /Flagler Market and
the President /CEO of Florida Hospital Medical Center ---- and the first Honoree Corporate Chairperson for the Gala!
How can you help? Auction Items and Sponsors for the Ad Journal are needed! Lion Mary Pezzo, President,
Florida Lions Conklin Center says, "I'm putting out a challenge to every Lions Club in Florida to put together an Auction
Package - minimum retail $100. The package can be one "big" item or multiple items which add up to $100. Putting
together a package of four $25.00 items should be possible for all clubs. For example, gift certificates from restaurants
from around the state would be a lot of fun - A “Road Trip!” for the successful bidders!
If you need more information, contact Mary Beth Hansen (386) 258-3441 or [email protected]
and/or Mary Pezzo (352) 735-9629 or [email protected]
2014 – 2015 District GOAL: $45,000
Thanks to all the great Lions and Lions Clubs that support YOUR Florida Lions Conklin Center!
2015 Florida Vision Summit
Thursday, February 12, 2015
9:00 a.m. to noon
Join legislators, state officials, non-profit associations, consumer groups and the general public to discuss issues
facing the blind and visually impaired and work together to develop solutions. For information, please contact Kimberly
Foster at (850) 570-2148 or [email protected]
The Conklin Center is reorganizing and revitalizing its fund- raising activities for 2014-2015. Watch this
newsletter and check our web site (www.conklincenter.org) for news about how you and your club can support opportunity
for blind Floridians!
If you have any questions please contact Char Wrlak at (386) 258-3441 or [email protected].
A Comprehensive Lions Club Leader Development Program
Bachelor’s, Master’s & Doctorate of Lions Degree’s
For more information, go to lionsuniversity.org
February 2015
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Feb. 3, 8:00 p.m. EST - Course 101 – Lions History [Bachelor’s Program Requirement] –> Register for Webinar
Feb. 10, 8:00 p.m. EST – Course 223 – District Governance [Master’s Program Elective] –> Register for Webinar
Feb. 19, 8:00 p.m. EST – Course 127 – Tail-Twisting [Bachelor’s Program Elective] –> Register for Webinar
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Feb. 24, 8:00 p.m. EST – Course 203 – Leadership Styles: Knowing Yours and How and When to Use It
[Master’s Program Requirement] –> Register for Webinar
Invitation Made Easy with the Family Membership Program
We understand that inviting others to join Lions can be a challenge. So, we've made it easy to invite those closest to you with the
Family Membership Program. When you invite a family member in the same household, they pay only half international dues! Learn
more about the Family Membership Program on the LCI website. Participating in the Ask One campaign just got easier!
Announcing the 2015-16 Peace Poster Contest Theme
The new theme for the 2015-16 Lions International Peace Poster Contest is "Share Peace." Kits for the contest, which
include the official guide and rules, flyers, stickers and certificates, go on sale January 15. Lions clubs interested in
sponsoring a Peace Poster Contest in their community must order a kit, either online through Club Supplies (Item
Search: Peace Poster Kit) or by downloading the Order Form.
For more than 25 years, the Peace Poster Contest has encouraged children across the globe to express their
thoughts on peace through art. Learn more about the contest and order your kit starting January 15!
LIONS QUEST
The Lions Quest Advisory Committee recently approved US$1,357,408 in grant funding for 15 projects in 13 countries.
These grants will support projects such as a new model for working with youth sports teams in Italy, the expansion of jobskills training in Tennessee, and program implementation in Cameroon and Morocco. Funding was also approved to
expand LCIF and Lions Quest partnerships worldwide.
NECROLOGY
DISTRICT: Please send me the names of all deceased Lions from your club from last April onward. We don't want to
miss anyone at the Necrology Service and a double check will keep that from happening. E-mail me with the name and
Club; that's all I need.
Many thanks,
Bill Ringelstein, PCC
District Chaplain
MULTIPLE: Please send a photo to PID Neil Spencer at [email protected] so it can be
included in the MD Convention Necrology Service in Ocala. Names with faces gives us a better vision of who they were.
LIONS WEBSITES:
lionsclubs.org
lionsofflorida.org
lions35i.org
The St. Petersburg Lions Club Presents:
Dining in the Dark
Preventing blindness through diabetes education and screening.
Saturday, March 7th
6 to 10 p.m.
$60 Dinner at the beach house
Guest Speakers:
Dan Mann, CEO of Pinellas Lighthouse for the Blind
Mary Smith, Diabetic Educator
Angela Potinger, Development Coordinator for the Lion’s Eye Institute
Reservation required Contact - Debbie Hietala (727) 527-0288
OR [email protected]
OR www.facebook.com/stpetelions
Francis Wilson Playhouse
302 Seminole Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
Clearwater Lions Club Presents the Musical
MY FAIR LADY
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Admission $26
6:30 p.m. Champagne Reception with hors d oeuvres
8 p.m. Curtain Time
For tickets call Lion Ron Goetzke at (727) 789-4694
SUNSHINE REPORT
Deceased Lions
Families of the following Lions need our prayers. Cards can be sent to family members at the following:
BONITA SPRINGS LIONS CLUB
Lion Clarence Affelt
27601 Riverdale Lane
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
ST. PETERSBURG LIONS CLUB
Lion Charles Van Middleworth
10100 Tarpon Drive
Treasure Island, FL 33706
HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL LINKS THAT SHOW YOU HOW TO ASK:
LIONSCLUBS.ORG
It’s Easy Lions!
JUST ASK RECRUITMENT GUIDE!
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/me300.pdf
ASK ONE!
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/membership-and-new-clubs/invite-members/askone.php
JUST ASK GUIDE!
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/me302
Just imagine if every Lion, 1.35 million, asked one person to join their club…
One of our most important goals this year is to strengthen our membership. The best way to achieve membership growth in
your district is to promote the Ask One campaign. If each Lion asked one person to join their club, imagine the impact it would have on
membership growth in your district and the amount of service you can provide.
Encourage all Lions to invite one friend, one neighbor or one family member to join. There’s no easier way to grow your
district, and you can earn Lions Pride recognition when you do.
The Extension and Membership Division invites you to attend our free monthly webinars! These webinars provide an
opportunity for Lions to learn about various membership programs and discuss membership topics. Webinars are conducted in English
only.
Webinars are recorded and posted on the LCI website (lionsclubs.org). Below is the schedule of upcoming webinars.
Space is limited so register today!
LEADERSHIP WEBINARS:
Project Management
Effective project management is one of the foundations of a successful Lions
club. Participants will learn the characteristics of effective project managers,
review the five phases of service project management and enjoy a case study of
a current successful Lions club project.
Intended Audience: All Lions
Register for a
session:
Wednesday,
2/4/15,1:00pm, T
Friday, 2/13/15,
8:00pm, T
Minding Your Members—Leading Strong Teams
Develop confident and creative Lions teams through intuitive leadership that
includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and
communication skills. Presentation offers practical scenarios in which Lions
demonstrate best team leadership practices in everyday club situations.
Intended Audience: All Lions
Register for a
session:
Wednesday,
3/4/15,1:00pm, T
Friday, 3/13/15,
8:00pm, T
MEMBERSHIP WEBINARS:
Share the Pride of Serving! Invite Members through Service.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Lessons in Fishing: How to Reel in Younger Members
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
SERVICE ACTIVITY WEBINARS:
The Family and Community Engagement Webinar *NEW
Join us for a special one-hour webinar to learn about our partnership
with Scholastic under the Reading Action Program and how your
club can work with schools, families, and communities to make sure
that every child has an opportunity to reach their full potential.
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Special Guest Presenter: Jackie Harvey, Director of Community and
District Wide Partnerships at Scholastic
Recording
Presentation
Participant
Workbook
Frequently Asked
Questions
Intended Audience: U.S Lions
Working Together to Relieve Hunger
In this webinar we share ideas, stories, and best practices for
working together with our food banking partners to relieve hunger.
We discuss the purpose, resources and project ideas for the Lions
Relieving the Hunger Campaign, and we will feature special guest
presenters from Feeding America, Foodbank Western Australia and
Foodbank Australia.
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Recording
Presentation
Participant
Workbook
Frequently Asked
Questions
Intended Audience: US Lions
Reading Action Program Webinar
In this webinar we share ideas, stories, and best practices on
developing education and literacy related service projects. We will
also feature some of our U.S. literacy partners who will present
information on how Lions can partner with them on a local level.
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Intended Audience: U.S Lions
Lions, Get Ready for World Diabetes Day!
The webinar highlighted the range of activities and resources for
planning a diabetes project. Presenters from the International
Diabetes Federation (IDF) discussed the growing diabetes epidemic
and ways Lions can impact their communities by participating in
World Diabetes Day.
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How to Get Involved in Your Local Diabetes Camp
Experts from DECA (Diabetes Education & Camping Association)
and Lions experienced in diabetes camp programs shared valuable
information on how Lions can get involved. Be informed and inspired
to provide support for local camps that serve children with diabetes
and their families. The lively and informative discussion will prove
valuable to your club's service and opportunities for club excellence!
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Lions, Let’s Get Ready for Diabetes Alert Day!
Diabetes Alert Day is a wake-up call for the American public to learn
more about diabetes. Representatives from our partner the National
Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) shared easy action steps you
can use for community awareness, not only one this special day, but
for other diabetes events throughout the year.
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Recording
Presentation
Participant
Workbook
Frequently Asked
Questions
Recording
Presentation
Frequently Asked
Questions
Recording
Presentation
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Questions
Recording
Presentation
Frequently Asked
Questions
WELCOME NEW LIONS
Lion Robert Greathouse
Sponsor: Lion Joel Downer
BRADENTON LIONS CLUB - Total New Members: 2
Lion Louise Hall
Sponsor: Lion Elbert Duvall
FROSTPROOF LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Sharon Dawson Dube
Sponsor: Lion Mary Respress
GULFPORT LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Jill Coyne
Sponsor: Lion Ronald Coyne
SAFETY HARBOR LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Noleen Naude
Sponsor: Lion Robin Hirschberg
Lion Duane Janikula
Sponsor: Lion ?
SANIBEL CAPTIVA LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 2
Lion Jeffrey MacDonald
Sponsor: Lion ?
SUN CITY CENTER LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 2
Lion Steven Gargiulo
Lion Jenny Loktu
Sponsor: Lion Ellen McGovern
Sponsor: Lion Beverly Hurley
Lion Helen Davis
Sponsor: Lion Ann Favreau
Lion Jeannette Liard
Sponsor: Lion James Liard
Lion Christina Gary
Sponsor: Lion Tammy Day
VENICE LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 4
Lion William Davis
Sponsor: Lion ?
Lion Linda Shane
Sponsor: Lion Thomas Christensen
ZEPHYRHILLS LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 2
Lion Adam Thornwell
Sponsor: Lion Tammy Day
Membership Numbers – 15 New Members in January 31!
Opening Balance
1366
Added Members
173
Dropped Members
200
Current Balance
1339
Net Gain/Loss
-27
Take Advantage of Membership Resources and Improve Your Club
When it comes to starting new clubs, inviting new members and keeping your current members happy, the LCI
website offers all the materials you need to get started and improve you club. The Just Ask! Guide offers steps to
recruiting new members, while the Membership Satisfaction Guide helps your club provide the experiences your
members are seeking. Take the How Are Your Ratings? Survey to evaluate your club, and download the New Club
Development Guide if you're thinking about organizing a new Lions club. View the complete list of Membership
Resources available to help your club grow and make a bigger impact today!
SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS
Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Puppies like me,
need people
like you!
Support a puppy as a gift for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day and help one of our
adorable puppies become the superhero they were destined to be!
With your donation of $100 or more, we will send a Certificate of Appreciation and a glossy photo of
the puppy you're supporting as a token of your gift to your loved one.
*If supporting a puppy as a Valentine's gift, please make your donation by February 8th to ensure on-time delivery.
Support a Puppy now at
GuideDogs.org/love
Keep Members Happy and Coming Back!
Thriving Lions clubs have happy members. Because when members are happy, they serve at a higher capacity and
remain part of their Lions clubs. Therefore, encourage members in your club to participate in club activities so they
feel satisfied.
Inspire Membership through the Reading Action Program
Sharing service opportunities with friends and family can inspire them to join your club. The Reading Action Program (RAP) provides
excellent opportunities for service experiences, such as reading stories to children, hosting computer literacy classes for adults, or
providing free books during a vision screening. RAP service can attract educators, students, parents and others to your club! Share
your next RAP project with a friend and together experience the fun and satisfaction of helping others.
Expand your Lions Legacy: Start One Today!
Every Lions club needs a sponsor in order to charter. By sponsoring a new club, your club can start a new and exciting legacy in that
community. Just think, what would your community look like without your Lions club? Why not give the same opportunity to a near-by
community. One Lions club cannot serve all of the community's needs. Therefore, your club may wish to consider sponsoring a new
club that meets at a different time of day with members that share a common interest.
LEADERSHIP
ISN'T IT GREAT TO BE A LION!!
Lions of District 35-I held the first District Leadership Retreat on January 24, 2015. It appears from the surveys that it was
a huge success! Many thanks go out to those who attended, our awesome instructors, the Englewood Lions for hosting,
and to PID Dave Stoufer and PDG Rachael Ricola for their motivational words. Special thanks to PIP Palmer and PIP
Ross for their encouraging words.
Watch for notice of Club Officer Training Schedule soon.
Yours in Lionism and Friendship,
PCC Suzy
GLT Coordinator
(813) 767-7899
Email: [email protected]
DIABETES AWARENESS
Diabetes Screeners Training will be on the following dates and locations:
February 1, 2015
February 7, 2015
February 14, 2015
February 22, 2015
May 16, 2015
Crystal River Lions Club
Bonita Springs Lions Club with retina training
Wesley Chapel Lions Club
Immokalee (Re-certification only)
Gulfport Lions Club
New Screener training 9:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. Cost is $25 includes lunch.
At our last Board of Directors meeting, we decided to make some changes for diabetes screening training costs. For the
new screener training, if you go to the Resources and Forms tab on the website (dafmd35.org) and download both the
current training manual and procedure manual and bring it with you to the class (No Sharing), the class will only cost you
$10. If you require the manuals, it is still $25. Screener Recertification 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. $15 ( FREE if held a screening
event in last six months and your screening forms along with your report were turned in after screening event). Screeners
need to be recertified every year.
If you are planning on hosting a diabetes awareness training class, contact Lion Norma Callahan with the location
and number of lions who will be attending. Keep in mind that there must be a minimum number of 8 lions per training
class. Try to organize these in locations that will maximize the Lions ability to get to the class. I need a count of new and
re-certs by Tuesday prior to training. [email protected]
“Disaster and Alert”
We must keep our guards up for heavy rains and tornado warnings with the cold fronts coming our way.
Spring will be here before we know it so beef up your blood supply for those pesky mosquitoes.
Flu season is at it’ peak in February.
 Be on guard and keep those hands clean and away from your face.
 Get your flu and pneumonia shots, even though the shot is not as effective, some protection is better than none at
all.
 Disinfect regularly all surfaces that get touched.
 Change your filters and spray Lysol in your air conditioning/heat unit as it is running to disinfect ducts.
 If you feel sick, stay home and away from others.
 If you need to, go to the doctor; don’t wait till it is too late.
The latest spread of preventable disease in this country is measles. How many of us had this as a child? They now
immunize for it and there are those who are not taking advantage of this. The measles are extremely contagious. Check
with your doctor to see if you should be concerned. It is spreading fast.
New Video: Disaster Relief Public Service Announcement
By providing local media outlets with Lions public service announcements (PSAs), you can raise awareness about your
club's services in the community. A new disaster relief PSA is now on the Lions YouTube channel, and will be available
for download on the LCI website later this month. This PSA provides a brief look at how Lions are the first to respond
when disaster strikes, and how members and non-members alike can get involved to help rebuild lives. Share this PSA on
social media today, and let your community know that where there's a need, there's a Lion.
ELLENTON PARRISH LIONS CLUB
10TH ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Cocktails 5 p.m. – Cash Bar
Dinner 6 p.m. – Cost $35
Prime Rib, Chicken Picata, Shrimp Pasta Buffet Style
Salad Station, Vegetables & Dessert
River Wilderness Country Club
2250 Wilderness Boulevard West
Parrish, FL 34219
From Interstate I-75 (Northbound and Southbound): Follow I-75 to exit 224 (Ellenton exit). At bottom of exit ramp, turn left onto U.S. Highway 301 North.
After approximately 3 miles, turn right onto Old Tampa Road. Entrance gate to River Wilderness is 2.5 miles on right. The Clubhouse is approximately 3
miles through our residential neighborhood and will be on your left.
****** Reservations appreciated by February 21, 2015 ******
Checks to be sent to Ellenton Parrish Lions Club
P. O. Box 356
Ellenton, FL 34222
Contact Lion President Barbara Hempel at (941) 981-5699 or Cell (941) 744-6447
st
1 VP Sandra Levesque (941) 479-4273 or [email protected]
GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Naples Lions Club Foundation
The Golf Lodge at the Quarry
8950 Weathered Stone Drive
Naples, FL 34120
Sunday, April 12, 2015
8 a.m.
Platinum Sponsor
8 Free Golfers, Feature on Website, Tee Sign, Highlighted on all Literature, Logo on Golf Shirt
$5,000
Gold Sponsor
4 Free Golfers, Mention in all Literature, Tee Sign
$2,500
Shirt Sponsor
Logo on all Golf Shirts
$2,500
Silver Sponsor
1 Free Golfer, Listing on all Literature, Tee Sign
$1,000
Friend Sponsor
Listing, Tee Sign
Tee Sponsor
Tee Sign with Name and message
$200
Foursome
Four Players
$400
Individual Golfer
Single Golfer
$125
Donations In Kind
Equipment, Foursomes, etc.
$500
TOTAL AMOUNT
Please make checks payable to : Naples Lions Club
Foundation
Scramble Format
Purchase Mulligans at the Course!
Arm’s Length
Send your check or written credit card information to:
Naples Lions Club, PO Box 110474, Naples, FL 34120
PHONE; (239) 353-4800
Golf Questions: Please call the Lions at (239) 353-4800
Assisting the needy with eye care surgeries in Florida and the Bahamas since 1958
Report for District 35-I:
Goal for this year is $65,000. As of the Cabinet Meeting our District has given $47,100 or 72.5%
Here is where our District is at in expense, so we need to get busy to cover more cases.
TOTAL NEW CASES – 10
ESTIMATED COST - $53,823
CLUB CO-PAYS - $2,000
SAVINGS - $35,329
COST TO FOUNDATION - $16,494
YTD TOTALS CASES – 120
ESTIMATED COST - $586,776
CLUB CO-PAYS - $23,850
SAVINGS - $388,526
COST TO FOUNDATION - $174,400
Thank you for your continued support of your Foundation!
Get Recognized in April for Asking One!
Lions are about providing service, and our strength is directly tied to our members. Therefore, take up President Preston's challenge to
Ask One in April, and receive the Membership Growth Award Silver Pin. Plus, if you also invited a member in October, you will receive
a gold pin and banner patch for your club. For resources you need to energize your membership efforts, check out the Ask One Web
page.
Register for Lions Day with the United Nations
The 37th Annual Lions Day with the United Nations (LDUN) on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the iconic United
Nations Headquarters in New York City is fast approaching. This event is almost sold out, so please direct Lions and
their guests to the Lions Day with the UN page on the LCI Web site to register while space is still available.
This year's theme of "Children in Need" will be addressed in presentations by International President Preston and
other key UN speakers along with engaging panel discussions that will delve deeper into this topic. LDUN attendees will
also be amongst the first to find out and celebrate this year's winners of both the International Peace Poster and Essay
Contests.
Inspiring and informative, LDUN recognizes the impact of LCI's volunteer efforts in supporting the shared vision
with the UN of improving our local and global communities. LDUN attendees also have the option to attend the popular
Lions-UN Luncheon inside the UN's signature Delegates Dining Room with invited ambassadors. Seating is limited and
offered on a first come basis.
For the first time we will be offering early registration material pick-up on Friday, March 6, at the One UN New
York Hotel, located directly across from the UN Headquarters, where attendees can conveniently pick up their event
badges, program and more (including the new ViridSTIR USB). Cash bars will be set for an afternoon hospitality from 4
p.m. – 6 p.m. where LDUN attendees can meet and mingle with fellow Lions and staff at the Registration Area. LDUN
attendees will receive one complimentary drink ticket redeemable from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on March 6 only.
For attendees that need hotel accommodations, the One UN New York Hotel has a limited number of guest
rooms available at a special LDUN rate offered on a first come basis. Guest rooms can be requested when registering
online.
If you have any questions or need additional program information, please contact Natalie Brain at (630) 468-6893
or via email.
IMPORTANT DATES OF INTEREST
DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITATIONS
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Feb 2
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Feb 2
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Feb 3
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Feb 4
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Feb 5
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Feb 10
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Feb 18
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Feb 19
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Feb 23
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Feb 24
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Mar 3
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Mar 4
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Mar 10
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Sarasota
Ellenton Parrish
Bradenton
Marco Island
Seminole
Frostproof
Bradenton Manatee
Venice
Greater Pine Island
Gulfport
Naples
Hudson Bayonet Point
Lake Placid
Noon
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
6:30 a.m.
6 p.m.
Noon
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
DISTRICT I GATHERINGS (CABINET MEETINGS)
lions35i.org
April 25th
Lake Placid – Mini Convention
ZONE MEETINGS
Region 1 Zone 1 – Lion Gary Laspina
March 24, 2015
Lake Wales
6:30p.m. American Legion Post 71
Region 2 Zone 2 – Lion Helen Arnold
Complete
Region 2 Zone 3 – Lion Lori Sams
March 3, 2015
Port Charlotte
6 p.m.
Luigi’s
Region 3 Zone 4 – Lions Darby Doerzbacher & Diane Clifton
April 1, 2015
Sanibel Captiva Island
6 p.m.
Sanibel Community Center
Region 3 Zone 5 – Lion Paul Nash, PDG
March 9, 2015
North Fort Myers Noon
6:30 p.m. All Star Lanes
Region 3 Zone 6 Lion Bill Arthur
Complete
Region 4 Zone 7 – Lion Andrew Moos, IPDG
April 2015
Tampa Downtown
Noon
CDB’s Southside
Region 4 Zone 8 – Lion Jackie Cameron, PCC
March 18, 2015
Hudson Bayonet Point
6 p.m.
IHOP
Region 5 Zone 9 – Lion Waid Tribiano
April 2, 2015
Seminole
Perkins
Region 5 Zone 10 – Lion Karen Douglas
April 15, 2015
Largo
March 6 – 8
6:30 p.m. Jimmy Guana’s
MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONFERENCES
lionsofflorida.org
Cocoa Beach (International Palms Resort) (Executive Session only)
MD CONVENTION
lionsofflorida.org
April 30th – 3rd
Ocala (Hilton)
FUTURE USA/CANADA FORUMS
usacanadalionsforum.org
September 17 – 19, 2015
TBA, 2016
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Omaha, Nebraska
FUTURE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
lionsclubs.org
2015
June 26 – 30
Honolulu, Hawaii
Aloha Lions! The 98th Lions Clubs International Convention will be held in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, June 26th – June 30th, 2015.
2015 LCI Con Early Bird Deadline Approaching – Register Now
January 9 is the deadline to register for the International Convention at the lowest rate of $110 – a savings of over 35% off the full registration fee!
Be sure to book your hotel through LCI. Complimentary bus shuttles provided to all official convention events when you book your hotel room through
LCI.
Honolulu is like paradise. Over 100 beaches surround Honolulu, more than any other city on the earth. You can relax on the white sandy beaches of
Waikiki, hike the magical trails on Diamond Head crater, and view incredible waterfalls such as Waimea and Maunawili Falls are among the many
favorites not be missed.
Also, take time to explore the history Honolulu offers. The USS Arizona Memorial is a renowned portrayal of World War II, while the Pearl Harbor Park
provides a sobering yet stunning piece of history that will never be forgotten.
In today’s ever-changing world, Lions from all walks of life symbolize a ‘ray of hope’ in their commitment to touch the lives of those in need. LCI’s
convention offers a once-a-year opportunity to meet together to discuss the important matters of the day that will form the future of our association, and
to create new friendships along the way.
Make plans to join your fellow Lions in Honolulu for an experience to remember.
June 24 – 28
June 30 – July 4
June 29 – July 3
July 5 – 9
2016
2017
2018
2019
Fukuoka, Japan
Chicago, Illinois
Las Vegas, Nevada
Milan, Italy
MORE DATES OF INTEREST
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February 2015
Membership Focus: Women
February 1: International Peace Poster contest winners will be notified on or before this date
February 12 - Application deadline for Standard, Core 4 and IAG grants to be reviewed at the April 2014 Board meeting
P articipation
R ecognition
I nvolvement
D istrict & Club
E xcellence
FUN FACTS - FEBRUARY 2015
February 1 –
February 2 –
February 3 February 4 –
February 5 –
February 6 February 7 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 14 -
National Freedom Day
Super Bowl Sunday
Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster (2003)
Groundhog Day
School Counseling Week (2-6)
15th Amendment signed (1868)
World Cancer Day
Rosa Parks’ Birthday (1913)
National Weatherperson Day
Babe Ruth’s Birthday (1895)
Love Your Robot Day
NASDAQ debuted (1971)
Toothache Day
Umbrella Day
Thomas Edison’s Birthday (1847)
President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday (1809)
1st Public School Founded in United States (1635)
Valentine’s Day
Read to Your Child Day
February 15 February 16 -
Susan B. Anthony Day
President’s Day
King Tutankhamen’s tomb opened (1923)
February 17 Mardi Gras
National PTA Founders Day
February 18 Pluto Discovered (1930)
February 19 Chinese New Year
Nicolaus Copernicus’s Birthday (1473)
February 20 Batman & Robin comic debuted (1944)
February 21 International Mother Language Day
February 22 World Thinking Day
Prez George Washington’s Birthday (1732)
February 23 Tootsie Roll debuted (1896)
February 24 1st Uranus “Flyby” by Voyager 2 (1986)
February 25 1st African American elected to U. S.
Senate (1870)
February 26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27 Polar Bear Day
February 28 DNA discovered (1953)
February 22 – 28 Eating Disorders Awareness Week
MONTH-LONG HOLIDAYS & EVENTS
American Heart Month
Bird Feeding Month
Black History Month
Children’s Dental Health Month
From the editor:
Library Lovers Month
National Cherry Month
National Heart Month
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I have a deadline of the 25 of the month, because of my work schedule at the end of each month. Your cooperation
with this deadline will be greatly appreciated.