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The Lions Roar
The
The Official Newsletter of District 20-Y2
March 2015
In This Issue
Message from the DGE.................. 1
4th District Cabinet Meeting.......... 2
Town of Schoharie - Wright
Lions Club Ad.............................. 3
Saratoga Lions Club Ad................. 4
Saratoga Lions Club....................... 5
NABA............................................... 6
Sauquoit Valley Lions Club........... 7
NYS/Bermuda Convention............ 7
In Memorium: PDG Orv Curtiss..... 8
Tools for Caregivers Ad................. 9
Galway Lioness Ad......................... 9
Galway Lioness Ad....................... 10
MD20 Convention Advertisers.....11
NYS Convention Exhibitors........ 12
Who’s Who in 20Y2...................... 14
Upcoming Events......................... 15
Submit to the Roar/MD-20 Mag... 16
Sight Society.....................................
Matching Grant........................ 17
Town of Greenfield Lions Club.... 19
Albany-Troy Lions Club............... 19
Waterford Lions Club................... 20
International Convention............. 20
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District
Governor
Marianne Lynch
ions, Lioness and Leos,
We start the month of March with a sad goodbye. PDG Orv Curtiss
passed away at home on Tuesday, February 24th. Lion Orv will always be
remembered for his sense of humor, witty stories and a very giving heart. His
legacy as a true Lion will live on for years to come. Our deepest sympathies
are extended to his wife Lion Judy and his family.
Lion Mary Claire Noakes is recovering at home following a stroke in late
January. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as she continues to feel
better everyday. Lion Mary Claire will be anxiously awaiting your responses
and reservations for our upcoming Cabinet Meeting on March 28th. The
registration form is included in this edition of the ROAR as well as on the
website.
At a recent Council of Governors meeting, I received Club delegate forms
for the State Convention which is being held in Binghamton on April 24-26.
I have mailed these to the individual clubs via the USPS. Please follow the
specific directions on the forms and return them to the State office, at their
new address, by April 3rd.
The Council of Governors has designated Saturday, May 9th to hold a
Statewide Food Drive as part of our Centennial Service Challenge. Please try
to incorporate a food drive in your Spring service projects.
Thank-you for your continued support of my Literacy Project. I have certainly
enjoyed my club visitations so far. I have only a few clubs left to visit in this
month and next. As we hope for Spring to arrive please support the great
events sponsored by nearby clubs and organizations in our District. A list of
events can be found in each addition of the ROAR, our district website and
our facebook page “The Lions Clubs of District 20-Y2”.
Remember to complete your membership and activity reports online as
WE SERVE our communities and Strengthen our Pride.
Yours in Lionism,
DG Marianne
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4TH
District 20Y2
Cabinet
MEETING
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Middle Grove Fire Department
25 North Creek Road Middle Grove, NY 12850
DIRECTIONS
For directions go to this link: http://tinyurl.com/opqj25h
9:30 am Registration
Meeting 10:00 - 2:00 pm ~ $15.00 per person
~ Speaker: Lion/Lioness Phil Jessen ~
LUNCHEON BUFFET
Soups, Green Salad, Assorted Sandwiches , Dessert, etc. Coffee and pastries for morning coffee break at no charge.
Gluten free is available.
If you would like to attend the Cabinet Meeting without lunch,
please email DG Marianne. [email protected]
Cost of Luncheon is $15.00 per person
Checks payable to “District 20-Y2 Lions Clubs”
Send your reservation with check to:
Lion Mary Claire Noakes, 12 Towner Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
All reservations and checks must be received by MARCH 17, 2015. Thank you.
Name ___________________________________ Club _____________________________
Name ___________________________________ Club _____________________________
Amount Enclosed $ ________________________
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Anniversary Celebration
April 20, 2015
The Apple Barrel
115 State Rte. 30A, Schoharie, NY
Meet and Greet 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Appetizers and Cash Bar ~ Dinner 7:00 pm
Choice of (3) entrees
Vegetarian and Non-Gluten Options
$27 per person
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Contact the Following by April 2nd
Lion Tom Snowdon, Secretary, (518) 872-1091, [email protected]
Lion Georgia Van Dyke, President, (518) 296-8076, [email protected]
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Night At The
Craft Beer & Military Gear
Friday March 27, 2015
6pm – 9:30pm
NYS Military Museum
61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY
➜ Food compliments of Maestro’s, Druthers, Merry Monk, Parting Glass,
Omelette King, and Ripe Tomato
➜ Wine compliments of Ledge Rock Hill Winery, Adirondack Winery, Amorici
Vineyard, and Frederick Wildman & Sons
➜ Beer & Cider compliments of Druthers Brewery, Steadfast Beer, ADK Pub
& Brewery, Olde Saratoga, Shmaltz Brewery, Henry Street Tap Room, Blue
Line Brewery, McKenzie’s Cider, Wolf Hollow Brewing, Paradox Brewery,
Common Roots Brewing, Argyle Brewing, Chatham Brewery, Brown’s
Brewing, Sundog Cider, City Steam Brewing, and Davidson Bros.
➜ Soda & Water compliments of Saratoga Eagle
➜ Coffee compliments of Death Wish Coffee
TICKETS:
Pre-Sale $40; At the Door $45
Active Military with ID/non-drinker $25 -- door sales ONLY
Tickets are available at the Museum gift shop, from any Saratoga Lions member,
online at FriendsOfTheNYSMilitaryMuseum.com or SaratogaSpringsLions.com/brewseum.
Presented by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club
and Friends of the NYS Military Museum
21 and Over Only • ID is Required
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Saratoga Lions Club
By Lion John McDonald
Night at the Brewseum
Craft Beer & Military Gear
NYS Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs NY
Friday March 27th, 6 - 9:30 pm
S
ample a wide selection of the finest craft beers around
along with food from local restaurants and caterers at
the fourth annual “Night at the Brewseum”. The event is
co-sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club (www.
saratogaspringslions.com/) and the Friends of the NYS
Military Museum (www.friendsofthenysmilitarymuseum.
com/). 100% of the proceeds raised go toward supporting
our respective missions. The Lions focus is on Sight &
Hearing Conservation, Diabetes Awareness and Youth
Programs. One large project of our Lions club is Camp
Abilities Saratoga, which is an active sports camp for
children and teens who are blind, deaf blind or visually
impaired (http://campabilitiessaratoga.org/). The Friends
mission includes continually updating and keeping current
the exhibits of the Museum. (See our Ad on page 4 of the
Roar.)
Saratoga Mom Prom to Benefit
Camp Abilities Saratoga
Mom Prom Saratoga
Saratoga Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
$55 per person
Sat, Apr 18, 2015 | 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
http://saratogamomprom.com/
M
om Prom Saratoga has chosen Camp Abilities
Saratoga as the beneficiary this year of their 3rd
annual Mom Prom!
Mom Prom Saratoga is a Ladies Night Out where
women age 21 and over wear prom gowns (new or old!),
bridesmaid dresses or the tackiest dress found in a thrift
shop and join others for a night of dancing, lite fare, cash
bar, raffle baskets, silent auction, tarot card readings,
Saratoga Photo Booth, humorous prom traditions and great
company!
Camp Abilities Saratoga is honored to have been chosen
as this year’s beneficiary. The camp will be held this year
from August 8th through the 15th and will once again
be housed on the Skidmore College campus. The camp
is a one week developmental sports/recreation camp for
children and teens who are blind, visually impaired and
deaf blind and is sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Lions
Club. Funds raised help to continue to offer a tuition free
camp for the children who participate. Registration will
open for this year’s camp on March 1st.
Last year’s Mom Prom raised $12,000 for the Saratoga
County Children’s Committee!
Event Details:
Mom Prom has room for 300 women, but there are less
than 100 tickets still available, so act soon. The night is
for Ladies only, but you don’t have to be a Mom to join in
the fun. This event sold out last year, and is sure to sell out
again. Get your tickets now by going to the Mom Prom
website!
Save The Date
S
aratoga Springs Lions 90th Anniversary Celebration
will be held on Saturday night November 7th at the
Elks Club on Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Keep
reading the Roar in upcoming months to learn more about
this sure to be memorable occasion!
Camp Abilities Saratoga 2015
T
he Saratoga Springs Lions are pleased to announce
that Registration for Camp Abilities Saratoga will
open for campers and counselors on March 1. Camp
Abilities Saratoga is a one-week developmental sports
camp for children and teens who are blind, visually
impaired, and deafblind. It is held at Skidmore College in
Saratoga Springs, NY and will run from August 9 – 15.
The primary objective of Camp Abilities Saratoga is
to empower children and teens that are blind, visually
impaired or deaf blind to be physically active by way of
a series of sports activities that have been professionally
adapted to their abilities. Additionally the camp provides
a “real life” hands-on experience for undergraduate and
graduate students pursuing the field of physical education,
as well as active teaching professionals from the field
of adaptive sports. This improves their knowledge,
experience and confidence in developing and teaching
sports, recreational and social activities for children with
sensory impairments. Lastly, the program can provide
a respite for parents and families of campers and the
opportunity to provide their child with an inclusionary
summer camp experience with other children.
The camp has received tremendous support from the
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community and our neighboring Lions Clubs. Members
of the Camp Abilities board have been busy making
presentations about this year’s camp to other Lions
clubs and if your club is interested in scheduling a
presentation please contact Lion Barb Martin at bjmartin@
kamartinengineer.com or Lion John McDonald at
[email protected].
For more information about our camp, to register, or to
learn how you can support its ongoing success please visit
our website at http://campabilitiessaratoga.org/camp/.
Saratoga Lions Club
King Lion Joseph Sporko
12 Sydney Hill Road
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Cell: 518-527-1530
[email protected]
www.saratogaspringslions.com/
NABA
Summer Employment Opportunities for
the Visually Impaired
by Michele Puleo O’Hare
E
ach summer, the Northeastern Association of the Blind
at Albany
(NABA)
looks to
partner with
employers
for work
experiences
for our
visually
impaired
consumers.
High
school and college students work part-time positions at
different locations throughout the Capital Region and the
Hudson Valley learning job skills and earning money.
These opportunities allow students to try new jobs, test
career options and build resumes for future, long-term
employment.
The benefits of the program are substantial for all
parties involved, not just the paid employee. NABA
pays the students’ salaries and covers the students’
workers compensation and liability. Job coaches
are provided for those in need and again, NABA
incurs the costs associated with them. Employers get
reliable workers at no cost or long-term commitment,
although many years a few of our students are hired
by their workplace supervisors due to their excellent
performance. NABA continues to provide support
for the duration of the work experience. Successful
partnerships have been at libraries, day care centers,
recreation centers, retailers, grocery stores, office
settings and hotels among others.
NABA partners with employers in Albany,
Schenectady, Rensselaer, Greene, Saratoga, Columbia,
Schoharie, Warren, Washington, Ulster, Dutchess,
and Putnam Counties to match students with work
experiences. Most participants work 15-20 hours
weekly at entry level positions which include
baggers, shelving clerks, inventory checkers, day
care providers, cleaners, kennel workers and laundry
room staff. As NABA consumers attend college and
get older they like to work within their future career
fields in areas such as IT, communications, marketing,
education, human services, retail sales, and many other
areas.
If you believe your business is forward thinking
and interested in mentoring the next generation of
employees, please contact Crystal Swinton, NABA
Employment Specialist at 518-463-1211 x224 or
Maureen Strainge, Co-Director of Rehabilitation
Services at x229 for more information. You will be
glad you did.
NABA
Michele Puleo O’Hare
Director of Communications,
Outreach and Development
Phone: (518) 463-1211 x 241
Fax: (518) 463-5883
[email protected]
Sauquoit Valley
Lions Club
page 7
By Lion Connie Griffin
that they are up and running and we are enjoying a
beautiful banquet hall to host our events in. Thank you to
Orchard Hall Restaurant for serving our community and
for hosting Sauquoit Valley Lions Meetings for the over
40 years!
O
Save the Date for Sauquoit Valley Lions Annual Palm
Sunday Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 29, 2015 at
the Willowvale Fire Hall in Chadwicks.
n Thursday February 12, 2015 Sauquoit Valley Lions
hosted the 2015 Journey for Sight Regional kick off
dinner at Orchard Hall Restaurant. Members from five
Region L Lions Clubs and the New Hartford Lioness were
present despite the stormy weather. During the evening the
sponsors of last years event were honored. They included
Revere Copper and Allstate, major sponsors, as well as
Mohawk Valley Retina, Mele Companies, Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Utica National Ins., Nice n Easy, P. J. Green,
Access FCU, NBT Bank and Lincoln Davies. In addition,
plans were unveiled for this years Journey for Sight Walk,
which will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Sauquoit
High School Track. Region chair, Jim Winkler moderated
the event. Dr. Richard Pascucci and his wife, the newest
sponsors from Towpath Vision Care, spoke to us of their
work with the visually
impaired and their
association with the
CABVI.
Our evening was
complete as we
welcomed Rivi Isreal
from Freedom Guide
dogs and her newest dog
in training, Miley!
On Saturday evening
February 14, 2015
Sauquoit Valley Lions
joined other local service
organizations for a
Rivi Isreal with Guide Dog Miley.
Valentine Dinner, “Love
your Club” evening. Our guests were service groups who
for several
years have
supported
our local
business,
Orchard
Hall
Restaurant.
In the
summer
of 2013
Orchard Hall was forced to close its banquet doors for
major renovations. It is with great pleasure and gratitude
SAUQUOIT VALLEY Lions Club
King Lion Michael Bader
Be Sure to Check Out Up to Date
Information at These Websites:
District 20Y2
20y2lions.org/
Multiple District 20
www.md20lions.com/
Lions International
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.php
MD-20 NEW YORK/BERMUDA
CONVENTION
Binghamton, NY
April 24, 2015 - April 26, 2015
For more information and registration, go to
www.md20lions.com/convention.html
Explore the Southern
Tier while you’re there.
www.visitbinghamton.org
page 8
In Memorium
PDG Orville B. Curtiss
Orville B. Curtiss, age 78,
died after a short illness on
February 24, 2015, at home,
surrounded by his loving
family.
Orv was born on January
31, 1937 in Ballston Spa
NY to parents W. Schuyler
and Winnie Boyd Curtiss.
He graduated from Ballston
Spa High School in 1955. He
enlisted in the Air National Guard on April 4, 1954 and
served until February 28, 1993. Orv rose to the rank of
Chief Master Sergeant, with total service of 39 years with
the Stratton Air National Guard Base, 109th Airlift Wing.
Orv was a charter member of the Galway Lions Club
and served in various roles, including President, 1st Vice
President and Club Secretary. He served on the district
level as Zone Chairman and Region Chairman, and held
numerous other committee chairmanships. Lion Orv
was District Governor of District 20-Y2 1988-89 and
was recognized as a Life Member by the Galway Lions
Club and was a three-time honoree of the Melvin Jones
Fellowship. One of his proudest moments was when he, as
District Governor, signed the agreement between District
20-Y2 and the Albany Medical Center creating the Lions
Eye Institute. At that time he became the Institute’s first
Knight of the Blind.
Orv served the Town of Charlton as Zoning Administrative
Officer for seven years, Planning Board member for seven
years, and chairman of the Planning Board for six of those
years. He was a Trustee for and a member of the Charlton
Freehold Presbyterian Church.
Orv enjoyed flying his entire life and held a private pilot’s
license, commercial pilot’s license, flight instructor rating,
instrument pilot’s license and a multi-engine rating.
His family and friends will always remember him as an
avid and passionate golfer who never stopped chasing
that elusive hole in one. Orv recently achieved his goal of
writing a collection of personal stories, entitled “My Way,”
to share with his family and friends.
Orv is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith A.
(Holbrook) Curtiss, of Charlton, NY, his children Lisa
(Jeff) McKenzie of Stillwater NY, Kelly (Len) Martin of
Galway NY, Todd (Nancy) Curtiss of Billings MT, and Jill
(Joe) Galarneau of Ballston Spa NY; his grandchildren:
Allison and Anna McKenzie; Karenna, Hayley, and
Brooke Martin; Tia Curtiss; Kyle and Curtis Galarneau;
and Amanda Galarneau (Ben) Bowman; and greatgrandson, Ryan Bowman. He is also survived by his twin
brother Oscar B. Curtiss and brothers and sisters: Charlotte
Fick, Jane Mason, Angeline King, Laura Armstrong,
Charles Curtiss, and Norman Curtiss. He was preceded in
death by his brother William S. Curtiss.
Relatives and friends may call from 1-5pm on Sunday,
March 1 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High
Street, Ballston Spa. A funeral service will be held 10am
Monday, March 2 at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian
Church, 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. Burial with military
honors will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
The family would like to thank Dr. Courtney Bellomo
of NY Oncology Hematology at Albany Medical Center
for her compassionate care and Community Hospice
of Saratoga and Arlene Lyons for their gentle and kind
support during Orv’s illness. In lieu of flowers, the family
would appreciate donations in Orv’s memory to the
Galway Lions Club, P.O. Box 244 Galway, NY.
The Curtiss Family has requested that the
Lions hold their service at 12:45 p.m. on
Sunday, March 1, which is just before regular
calling hours begin from 1 – 5 p.m. at the
Armer Funeral Home, 39 East High Street,
Ballston Spa, NY.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday,
March 2, at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian
Church, 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. Burial
with military honors will follow at the Gerald
B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery,
Schuylerville.
A complete obituary for PDG Orv can be
found at www.armerfuneralhome.com
Attention
Zone Chairs
Please complete this form after your club visits
tinyurl.com/jwewgvk
page 9
HOLD the DATE!
The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition and Albany Guardian Society, in conjunction with Albany,
Rensselaer and Schenectady Agencies on Aging, is proud to present the 8th Annual
TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS:
Resources You Can Use When a Senior Relies on You
Saturday, April 18, 2015
NEW LOCATION:
Grace Fellowship Latham - 20 Delatour Road, Watervliet, NY 12189
8am-12noon
For more information, visit us at www.capitalregioncaregiver.com
or email us at [email protected] or
call Vicki at 382-8481 ext. 1008
Workshops, Continental Breakfast, Caregiver Healing Touch and Vendor Resource Fair
Registration will open soon!
SAVE THE
DATE!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015
GALWAY LIONESS
30TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
!
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your club
Not in this
month’s
Roar?
HOLIDAY INN IN SARATOGA
COCKTAILS AT 6 PM
DINNER AT 6:30 PM
SEE PAGE 15 OF
THIS NEWSLETTER!
page 10
5th ANNUAL
CRAFT FAIR
Hosted by the Galway Lioness Club
Saturday April 11
10 – 3
Free Admission
Galway High School
5317 Sacandaga Rd (Rt 147)
Galway, NY 12074
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MD20 State Convention/
Advertisers
□ Quarter Page
3.75" x 2.5"
$125
□ Eighth Page
3.75" x 1.25" $70
□ Lions Supporter/Name listed in program$40
T
A check for $_____________ is enclosed, along with my
camera-ready artwork.
This gathering will draw approximately 1,200 Lions
members, spouses, family and friends to the Binghamton
area from all corners of New York State and Bermuda.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: 2015 LIONS
CONVENTION COMMITTEE c/o Rose Anne Sanford,
388 Old Route 17, Windsor, NY 13865
Please print legibly
he Lions Clubs of New York State and Bermuda,
Inc. will be holding their 92nd annual MD 20 State
Convention in Binghamton, NY from Thursday, April 23
through Sunday, April 26, 2015.
A program booklet is supplied to each attendee at
registration. It contains a schedule of convention events but it also highlights places to eat, shop and visit while in
the area.
It provides the perfect forum to share your message if:
n You wish to market your business/service to a large, civic- minded group,
n You wish to market your unique products to people from outside the area,
n Or you just want to show your club's or your personal support.
An advertising contract follows. Please direct your
questions to the Lions member from whom you received
this letter, or to any of the names at the bottom of the
attached contract.
The more than 13,000 Lions members from around New
York State and Bermuda thank you for your support.
MULTIPLE DISTRICT 20 LIONS CLUBS
OF NEW YORK STATE AND BERMUDA
Annual Conference and State Convention
April 23 - 26, 2015, Binghamton, New York.
Program Book Advertising Contract - Pricing and Ad Sizes
Advertising Deadline - MARCH 20, 2015
□ Outside Back Cover
3.75" x 10.25" $500
□ Inside Front Cover
3.75" x 10.25" $450
□ Inside Back Cover
3.75" x 10.25" $450
□ Full Page
3.75" x 10.25" $350
□ Half Page
3.75" x 5"
$200
Name __________________________________________
Organization ____________________________________
Contact's address ________________________________
Contact's city, state and zip code
_______________________________________________
Contact's phone number ___________________________
Contact's e-mail address ___________________________
QUESTIONS: Larry @ 607-655-2545
or [email protected]
Is your club participating
in DG Marianne’s
Literacy Project?
page 12
MD20 State Convention/Exhibitors
Y
ou are invited to be an exhibitor at our 92nd Annual Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton,
April 23-26, 2015.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services to Lions leaders from across New York & Bermuda.
We expect more than 1,500 delegates and guests. Our vendor area is placed where these attendees will have to walk
through your area. It is an opportunity to communicate with a large cross-section of our membership in a short period of
time.
You will have a table, two chairs, table covering and skirting. If you will need electricity, it is imperative you let us know
that on the attached booth contract. This information will aid us in our final booth layout.
We have attached a booth application and agreement with this letter. Make your checks payable to “MD-20 Lions” and
send check and application to one of the co-chairs whose address appears on the attached information sheet. Please direct
your questions to them as well.
Many thanks from the Greater Binghamton Convention Committee. We hope you will seriously consider this unique
opportunity. Feel free to contact us with questions.
The Greater Binghamton Lions Convention Committee
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
LOCATION
DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton
225 Water Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901
607-722-7575
EXHIBIT DATES
Friday, April 24th through Saturday, April 25th
EXHIBIT TIMES
Friday, April 24th
Registration/Setup
Opening
Closing
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25th
Opening 9:00 a.m.
Closing 4:00 p.m.
Breakdown 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
CHARGES
Commercial Organizations $200.00 per booth
Qualified Non-Profit Organizations $125.00 per booth
Lions Club $ 50.00 per booth
MD-20 Council Approved Organizations NO Charge
* PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “MD-20 LIONS” *
page 13
CO-CHAIRPERSONS OF VENDOR/EXHIBITOR RELATIONS
Lion Cheryl Tomeo
PO Box 63
Great Bend, PA 18821
570-879-4364
[email protected]
Lion Meryl Deemie
804 Placek Drive
Johnson City, NY 13790
607-797-4050
[email protected]
In witness whereof, the applicant has caused this application to be completed by an officer, or representative duly
authorized to execute the same.
(PLEASE PRINT)
Organization Name:_____________________________________________________________
Completed By:_________________________________________________________________
Organization Address:___________________________________________________________
City:__________________________ State:_____________________ Zip:_________________
Telephone:___________________________ Contact Person:____________________________
Email Address:_________________________Website Address:__________________________
Space(s) Requested:_____ Electricity Required: YES___ NO___ (if unanswered NO is assumed)
Payment Attached: $____________________
Person(s) In charge of your exhibit:_________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Brief statement of the nature of the proposed exhibit and product to be exhibited, sold or distributed at
convention:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
ACCEPTED BY MULTIPLE DISTRICT 20 LIONS CLUBS:
By:_______________________________ Title:______________________________________
Date Accepted:______________________________ Space(s):___________________________
Assigned:______________________________________________________________________
Payment Remitted:______________________________________________________________
Check #:______________________________ and Bank:_______________________________
Date Acknowledged to Exhibitor:__________________________________________________
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Who’s Who in 20Y2
CABINET OFFICERS
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DG Marianne Lynch
48 North St. , Granville, NY 12832
Home (518) 642-0000
[email protected]
Club: Glens Falls
1st VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR
1st VDG Paula J. Flisnik
6638 Fox Road, Marcy, NY 13403
Home (315) 865-8253 Cell (315) 527-1112 Work (315) 797-2233 ext. 1270
[email protected]
Club: Holland Patent
CABINET SECRETARY
Jack Womer
1094 Westline Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010-6615
Home (518) 843-6148
[email protected]
Club: Galway
2nd VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR
2nd VDG Jim Griffith
119 East Main Street, Cambridge, NY 12816
Home (315) 269-5370
[email protected]
Club: Cambridge
CABINET TREASURER
John McDonald
P. O. Box 91, Galway, NY 12074
Home (518) 882-6148
Work (518) 402-6988
[email protected]
Club: Saratoga Springs
IMM. PAST DIST. GOVERNOR
IPDG Stephen Lynch
48 North Street, Granville, NY 12832
Home (518) 642-0000
[email protected]
Club: Glens Falls
REGION AND ZONE CHAIRS
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REGION CHAIR
Jim Winkler
136 Utica Road, Clinton, NY 13323
Home: (315) 853-6355
[email protected]
Zone A Chair
Joseph Tyo
409 1st Ave Extension
Frankfort, NY 13340
Cell: (315) 868-7375
[email protected]
(Deerfield, Herkimer,
Holland Patent, Utica)
Zone B Chair
Brenda Mason
437 Mason Road
Waterville, NY 13480
Home (315) 723-1830
Work (315) 841-8521
[email protected]
(Clinton, New Hartford,
NY Mills-Whitestone,
Sauquoit Valley)
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REGION CHAIR
PDG Orv Curtiss
4289 Jockey Street
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Home: (518) 882-6307
[email protected]
REGION CHAIR
PDG Dave Ramsey
742 Corbin Hill Road
Sprakers, NY 12166
Home: (518) 922-5802
[email protected]
REGION CHAIR
PDG Joan Scott
140 Gailey Hill Roadd
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Home: (518) 696-2904
[email protected]
Zone A Chair
Verna Plummer
612 Plummer Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Home: (518) 885-0349
Cell: (518) 605-6105
[email protected]
(Amsterdam, Ballston Spa, Galway,
Saratoga Springs, Scotia-Glenville,
Greenfield)
Zone A Chair
Michele O’Hare
8 Turnberry Drive
Delmar, NY 12188
Home: (518) 475-1098
Work: (518) 463-1211 extension 241
mohare@ NABA-vision.org
(Albany & Troy, Bethlehem,
Greater Ravena, Waterford)
Zone A Chair
Jim Clark
15 Pine Road
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Home (518) 792-4185
[email protected]
(Fort Edward, Glens Falls, Granville,
Hadley-Luzerne)
Zone B Chair
Tom Snowdon
334 Knox Road
Schoharie, NY 12157
Home: (518) 872-1091
[email protected]
(Duane, Schenectady, Town of
Wright-Schoharie)
Zone B Chair
Rosemarie Smith
P. O. Box 216
Hoosick, NY 12089
Cell 970-819-1396
Work: (518) 686-4506
[email protected]
(Cambridge, Greenwich,Schuylerville, Town
of Hoosick, Mechanicville-Stillwater)
Zone B Chair
PDG Linda Walsh
101 Francis Street, Lot 25
Gloversville, NY 12078
Home: (518) 848-3503
[email protected]
(Broadalbin-Perth, Central Mohawk Valley,
Fonda-Fultonville, Gloversville, Johnstown,
Northville-Sacandaga, Speculator)
Cultural and Community Activities
Newsletter and MD20 Magazine
Karen Rager
82 Hunter Lane
Queensbury, NY 12804
Home: (518) 798-3143
[email protected]
Information Technology
Webmaster
Jerry Gordon
15 Hyland Circle
Troy, NY 12182
Home: (518) 235-8232
[email protected]
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Upcoming Events
Every Thursday Join
Albany’s Blind Bowling League
(visually impaired and sighted
bowlers welcome!)
Support blind children by purchasing a
“Though Their Eyes” 2015 Calendar
Saturday, March 7, 2015: Lions Day
at the United Nations
Saturday, March 28, 2015
4th District Cabinet Meeting
at Middle Grove Fire Department
Monday, March 30, 2015
Hearing Conservation Society
meeting in Saratoga Springs
For more information go to
www.20Y2lions.org
Click on links for
complete information
about the above events.
Membership
Chairs!
LCI has created a
Membership Chairperson Web Page
tinyurl.com/l5urz6p
This page will provide you with resources
you will need, most importantly the recently
updated Club Membership Chairperson Guide.
WE SERVE
1220 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
ARE YOU A KNIGHT
OF THE BLIND?
Did you know that over 5,000 children
and 30,000 adults are treated every year
at the Lions Eye Institute at Albany?
BECOMINg A KNIgHT OF THE BLIND
is one way you can support this mission.
For more information: [email protected]
District 20Y2
Lions Eye
Institute
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Is your club in The ROAR
or the MD20 Magazine?
Let the District and the State know the
GREAT things YOUR club is doing!
Below are the specifications for each publication.
MD/20 Magazine Submissions
Deadlines: Will post as soon as I get them.
I will submit everything I receive by the deadline, however submission does not guarantee publication.
I am not the editor of the MD20 magazine.
the Roar Submissions
Deadlines: 28th of every month
Everything received by the deadline will be in the next issue. Publication will be the 1st of every month.
Articles
n Digital submission preferred in upper/lower case format.
n Microsoft Word, PDF, or text embedded in an email are acceptable.
n If it is handwritten, it MUST BE LEGIBLE.
n No scanned newspaper articles. Newspaper articles will be accepted IF they are in digital format, and with written permission from the originating publication.
n SPELL CHECK everything, particularly names, titles, club name, etc.
Photos
n Digital submission preferred in JPEG or TIFF format.
n Hard copies are acceptable (Please do not write on the back).
n Newspaper photos are not acceptable.
n SPELL CHECK everything, particularly names, titles, club name, etc.
n PLEASE MAKE SURE CAPTIONS ARE IDENTIFIED WITH CORRESPONDING PHOTOS!
Event Flyers (the roar ONly)
n Original documents saved in PDF format or Microsoft Word are acceptable. No scanned documents. Flyers may be “reworked” due to space requirements.
n SPELL CHECK everything, particularly names, titles, club name, etc.
Submissions can be made to [email protected]
or Lion Karen Rager, 82 Hunter Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804.
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SIGHT SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK, INC.
LIONS EYE BANK AT ALBANY
6 Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203
Tel. (518) 489-7606
Fax: (518) 489-7607
www.lionseyebankalbany.org
2013 LIONS CLUB MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION
At its inception and throughout its early history, the existence and initial success of our Sight Society of NENY at Albany,
Inc., very much depended upon the financial and active support of Lions clubs in the service area of Districts O, Y2 and
W. Although our basic mission, with the continued support of our clubs, remains the same, the services of our Lions Eye
Bank have expanded to include our present state-of-the-art facility and programs maintained by an Executive Director
and staff of nine.
Today, our not-for-profit organization finds itself in a position with the financial resources to help clubs promote our joint
mission of sight conservation by providing matching funds to implement specific projects with that object in mind.
The kinds of projects or programs we wish to help support should not duplicate those already available from other
sources. Programs that encompass broader, sustainable activities are most desirable; areas like “Diabetes and Sight,”
“Senior Sight Conservation,” “Sight Conservation Education in Schools,” “ Nurse-Teacher Informational Programs,” Health
Fairs with Sight Conservation Components” among others which come immediately to mind.
Projects not eligible for consideration include services available through traditional Lions programs for individuals like (a).
club programs which provide eye exams and eyeglasses through arrangements made with optometrists and/or optical
companies (LensCrafters etc.)., (b). medical treatments / surgery referable for assistance from a Lions Eye Institute /
Lions Foundation at Albany, NY.
Our matching grant program for each year will focus on a particular theme or area. For our first year in 2013, we are
looking to support club projects with an emphasis on “Senior Sight Conservation.”
1. Who is eligible to apply? Lions clubs, Lioness clubs, and Leo clubs in Districts W, Y2 and O.
2. Amount of Grant – Variable grant requests for any amount up to $500 will be considered.
3. Recipient clubs must agree to match, from other financial resources, the full amount of the grant as approved by the Grant Committee. Note that value of club members’ donated time does not qualify as matching
resources.
4. Grant applications may be submitted at any time and shall consist of a clear statement of the nature and
purpose of the project along with any other details deemed appropriate by the applicant. A proposed budget of
how grant monies will be spent consistent with our Lions Code of Ethics must also be provided as part of the
application process.
5. It is expected that clubs will complete approved projects within one year of receiving the grant. Upon
completion, submission of a comprehensive written report reviewing the outcome of the project is required from
successful grant applicants. This will include a financial statement citing expenditures, payments to venders
etc. incurred during the program. Arrangements to return to the Society, any unspent funds should be made by
the club.
6. Clubs receiving awards through the grant program are urged to publicize their projects through club, district,
state and international media.
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Sight Society of NENY at Albany, Inc.
Lions Eye Bank at Albany, NY
LIONS CLUB GRANT APPLICATION 2013
Name of Club _______________________________ Lions District _____________
Date _______________
Mailing address _____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Info: Phone ________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________
Amount of Grant Requested ____________
In the space below, include a brief description of the nature and purpose of the club project along with a statement outlining the expected results of your club’s program. Include any other details you deem appropriate. You may attach additional pages as needed. Include a proposed budget of how grant monies will be spent in meeting your objectives.
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Club Agreement: The Lions, Lioness, Leo Club of _________________________________ agrees that any funds approved by the Grant Committee of the Sight Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. will be used for the purposes as stated
above consistent with our Lions Code of Ethics. The club also agrees to match, from other available financial resources,
an equal amount as approved by the Grant Committee.
Signature of Club President ____________________________________
Please return completed documents to:
Lions Eye Bank at Albany
Attn: Lions Club Grant Committee
6 Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203
Date ________________
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Town of Greenfield Lions
Club
By Lion Verna Chandler Plummer
O
ur Lions club is the host club for the Fourth
Cabinet Meeting. This is a great way to meet other
Lions from around the District. The event is March 28th at
the Middle Grove Fire House.
We are working on getting everything ready for
the Corinth Leo Club Induction Ceremony on March 30th.
The Leo Club advisors will keep us posted on the details.
It is so great to be working with a group of motivated
individuals that work well together, even though they do
not know each other very well. It is really nice to see them
come together as one unit. I am very proud of the Corinth
Leo Club. I look forward to some great things from them.
We are currently working on getting our yearly
fundraiser list together. We should have some auto show
cooking information in the coming weeks. If you have an
idea for another fundraiser, please bring it to the club. Any
viable ideas will be considered. Remember, any idea you
bring to the club that gets approved, you will chair the
event.
(Our club was invited to be a sponsor; this will be added
to the agenda for the March Board meeting.) There was
a very interesting Q&A session after the talk. Lion John
mentioned that our club could join theirs in their 90th
Anniversary celebration if we chose and also mentioned
a fundraiser at the NYS Military Museum on March 27,
2015 — it’s called Night at the Brewseum, and tickets are
available on the NYS Museum website or by calling the
Museum Gift Shop at 226 - 0490. Ticket price is $40 per
person.
Our next Red Cross blood drive has been moved to March
30, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy.
ALBANY & TROY Lions Club
King Lion Carol Quantock
P.O. Box 192, Troy, NY 12181-0192
(518) 266-7788
[email protected]
www.albanytroylions.org
facebook.com/albanytroylions
With these frigid temperatures comes a reminder to check
on your elderly neighbors or shut-ins. Also if you see a fire
hydrant covered in snow – bring your shovel and clean up
around it. Your few moments in the cold could save some
ones life or home.
TOWN OF GREENFIELD Lions Club
King Lion Verna Plummer
[email protected]
Like our Facebook pages:
Town of Greenfield Lions & Corinth Leo Club
Albany & Troy Lions Club
By Lion Jerry Gordon
I
llness and the weather caused lower than expected
attendance. Saratoga Springs Lions Cheryl Lawyer
and John McDonald presented a very informative talk
and PowerPoint presentation on Camp Abilities, now
entering its second year on the Skidmore College campus
in Saratoga. Now that they have one summer’s experience
completed, they are moving forward with this summer’s
plans and are seeking donors, supporters, and sponsors.
20Y2
CLUB
STATUS
Please make sure
your club information
is up to date!
page 20
Waterford Lions Club
For a limited time,
e-subscriptions to
this newsletter are
absolutely FREE, but
any Lion who wants
one must follow a
complicated
process !
By Lion MIchele O’Hare
O
n April 1st at 5:30PM the Waterford Lions Club will
be hosting their annual fundraiser their Meet and
Greet. For $20 there is a Chinese Auction, you receive
two drink tickets and a buffet. It is a great time and you
can pay at the door. Please pass this on to your members!
We will be having a zone get together somewhere down
in Greater Ravena this Spring. Info to follow.
Thank you all for be such dedicated Lions and all you do
for your communities. Stay Warm.
Waterford Lions Club
King Lion Marilynn Brown
[email protected]
Like the
Corinth Leo Club
on Facebook
Say Aloha
to the 98th
International
Convention
Honolulu, Hawaii
June 26th – June 30th, 2015
If you think other members of your club
can handle this, please tell them about it.
1. Go to 20Y2Lions.org.
2. In the lower left corner of the home page
is the sign-up box. Fill in the 5 pieces of
requested info (email address, first name, last
name, club name and Captcha code).
3. Respond to the request for confirmation that
you will get from Vertical Response.This is a
necessary step to complete the process.
Any questions or problems, contact
Lion Jerry Gordon
at [email protected]
Lions Prayer
Where Lions meet be present Lord,
To weld our hearts in one accord,
To do thy will, Lord make us strong,
To aid the weak and right the wrong
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
www.guidingeyes.org/
Freedom Guid Dogs
www.freedomguidedogs.org
Northeastern Association for the Blind at Albany
www.naba-vision.org/
Central Association/Blind and Visually Impaired
www.cabvi.org/
Lions Eye Bank at Albany
www.lionseyebankalbany.org/