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Lions Clubs InternationalDistrict 31-N2017-2018

District GovernorLion Don Eggert (Susan)

805 Usher AvenueShallotte, NC 28470

(910) 471-0474 (Home)[email protected]

1st Vice District GovernorLion Rahim Shomari (Lakeisha)

894 Old 30 RoadJacksonville, NC 28546(910) 333-0807 (Home)

(910) 934-0805 (Cell)

2nd Vice District GovernorLion David Cox (Michelle)

1325 Oakridge BlvdLumberton, NC 28358-2338

910-608-2231 (Home)910-734-0040 (Cell)

910-738-5704 (Work)[email protected]

Cabinet SecretaryLion Sharon Axelburg (Chris)

2008 Carey RoadKinston, NC 28501

(252) 560-6451 (Home)(252) 523-1019 (Work)(252) 520-7090 (Fax)

[email protected]

Cabinet TreasurerPDG Jana Peedin (Keith)3610 US Hwy. 701 South

Four Oaks, NC 27524(919) 934-1913 (Home)

(919) 610-4609 (Cell)

Newsletter EditorPDG Mike Elmore

62 White Oak DriveSmithfield, NC 27577

(919) [email protected]

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Dis trict 31 N NewsletterVolume 3 Issue 6 December 2017

I n This IssuePage 2. . . Message from District Governor Don Eggert

Page 3. . . Message From First Vice District Governor Ray Shamori

Page 4. . . Message from Second Vice District Governor David Cox

Page 5. . . Celebrate Liberty Essay Contest – Peace Poster Contest

Page 6. . . Kinston Host Lions Club

Page 7. . . Western Harnett Lions Club – Anderson Creek Lions Club – Erwin Lions Club

Page 8. . . Pikeville Lions Club – Lumberton Lions Club

Page 9. . . Wilmington Lions Club – JDRF Walk in Wilmington

Page 10. . New Way to ScreenKid’s Vision

Page 11. . Gently Used Suitcases – Hampstead Lions Club

Page 12. . Southport Lions Club

Page 13. . Restore a Room at Camp Dogwood

Page 14. . Prizes for Tail Twister Breakfast

Page 15. . Prayer Concerns

Page 16. . 2018 Districts N & S Mid-Winter Convention Registration

Page 17. . 2018 Districts N & S Mid-Winter Convention Club Recognition / Ad Form

Page 18. . Silent Auction at 2018 Districts N & S Mid-Winter Convention

Page 19. . Industries For The Blind, Inc.

District 31 N NewsletterDecember 2017 Page 2

Message from District Governor Don Eggert

More Quick notes……Fighting Hunger-Lions International President Dr. Naresh Aggarwal reminds

us in his column in the November issue of Lions Magazine that reducing

hunger is one of Lions Clubs international’s top 5 priorities. There are many

ways clubs can help meet the challenge in your community. Supporting

a food pantry is just one. Our club collects non-perishable food at our

Christmas party in lieu of exchanging gifts. Each club member is asked to

bring about $5 worth of canned goods, pasta or cereal. It is then taking to the local food pantry.

Celebrate Liberty Contest rules are elsewhere in this newsletter. Due date to Lion Andrea Cole is January 15, 2018

Got “gently used” Lions clothing? Bring it to the district convention to donate at the Promotions table

(where Lions clothing is sold). It will be re-sold & the $$$ given to the Brighter Visions fund.

Got “gently used” luggage? PDG George Holston suggests that clubs collect used luggage & take it to the

district convention in Greenville on January 19-20. There it will be gathered and taken to the Boys & Girls

Home. PDG George further says that many of the boys and girls come to the Home with all their belongings

in a plastic bag or worse.

Do not ship eyeglass cases with your recycled glasses to Camp Dogwood. There is no market for them. They must be discarded.

Check the district’s website http://nclions31n.org/wp/ for late breaking news and a calendar of events. Lion

Carlie Metts is the webmaster. Please send him photos and articles for the website at [email protected]

The LION magazine will, starting in January, publish 6 bi-monthly print and digital issues plus 5 extra digital-

only issues.

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As always, if you have a question, concern or suggestion please contact me at 910-471-0474 or

[email protected]

Yours in Lionism,

Don Eggert District Governor 31-N

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Upcoming EvEnts• January 19-20 District N/S Convention in Greenville at Holiday Inn Express

• Feb. 23-25 State Leo Convention at Camp Dogwood.

• April 9-12 Volunteer Week at Camp Dogwood


Message From First Vice District Governor Ray ShamoriGreetings fellow Lions !

Once again it is my pleasure to share my views on areas of interest that are

vital to District 31-N.

We have heard many of our District Governors stress certain topics relative to

their personal goals when they are a District Governor Elect. Most of these goals

are similar, however the most concentrated goals involve establishing new clubs

in a geographic area that has some need for Lions Clubs services.

The topic of goal setting includes all of our members who are officers and non officers. To make a Club’s

year successful it requires dedication to specified areas that need attention. You cannot know how far you

have gone unless you know where you are going.

Zone Chairs play a very important role in our efforts to having a progressive year. It is very important to

work as a core group. All Club officer positions have a description of their duties and these can be found

on our website “lionsclubs.org”. Membership Chairs are key to growing your club. Take time to review the

“Club Membership Chairperson e-Book”.

Some of us are so busy and have followed a pattern that has been adopted ,” We have always done

it this way”. There is a such word called change! We can not change over night and that is totally

understandable. Change is good when it will help in our growth and service to our communities.

Increasing our numbers will help alleviate the stress on members working overtime and stop the bleeding.

We have to continue encouraging team spirit ,unity and fun.

We have noticed startling numbers of clubs dropping members in recent weeks. This is alarming and

intervention must be our number one focus. This change or challenge is, what methods must we use to

attract new potential members despite generation gaps. Sometimes it requires just asking a citizen what

are things that are needed in the community and how can the Lions Clubs serve to meet these needs.

Surveys always work, no matter when they are performed. They can help us to identify areas of service and

make necessary changes to meet them.

We must find ways to retain the members that we have and continue inviting new prospective

candidates to your clubs.

Thank You,

Ray Shomari 1st VDG


Message From Second Vice District Governor David Cox

Fellow Lions,

For the past several months the term LCI Forward, has been talked about not only in the LION magazine but throughout our clubs. It is the Global Service Framework for how Lions International plans to serve 200 million people over the next 5 years. There are five service areas that are included in this Framework: (Diabetes, Environment, Hunger Relief, Pediatric Cancer, and Vision). The area that I am going to concentrate on this month is Diabetes.

Diabetes: ¾ 7th leading cause of death in the United States.

¾ Every day 4,110 people are diagnosed with diabetes

¾ 30 Million Children and Adults have Diabetes (1 in 11 Americans)

¾ The leading cause of Blindness

Warning Signs: � Frequent urination

� Excessive thirst

� Unexplained weight loss

� Extreme hunger

� Sudden vision changes

� Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

� Feeling very tired much of the time

If you or a friend of yours has any of these warning signs please go and see your doctor. This disease is extremely dangerous and should be taken very seriously. Remember eating healthy and exercising several times a week will not only help manage diabetes but help those that are prediabetic. So as your club thinks about service projects, try and incorporate a way to educate and help those that struggle with this dangerous disease.

important DatEsJanuary 19-20, 2018 – Greenville NC (Mid-Winter Convention)

Lion David Cox Cell – 910-734-0040


Essay Contest Rules: ( The contest is open to all high school juniors enrolled in a North Carolina public, private or

charter school.

( The theme for the contest is the Alexander Hamilton quote above.

( Essays must be no longer than 750 words in length, submitted in English, type-written in black ink and double-spaced.

( Each submitted essay must be sponsored by a Lions club in the respective district where the school is located.

( Only one entry per student per year, and each entry must be the work of only one student.

( Send Club winner to District Chair by January 15,2018

Andrea Cole ([email protected])42 Skipping Water Drive Spring Lake, NC 28390

•Any essays found to be plagiarized will be automatically disqualified and the student will be prohibited from entering any future Lions competitions.

2017-18 International Peace Poster Contest

“The Future of Peace”The entries have all been reviewed and a winner has been chosen!

A big THANK YOU to the clubs who sponsored an entry for District 31-N.

The winning entry was submitted by the Smithfield Club.

More news to follow at the Mid-Winter convention.


Club NewsK inston Host L ions Club

The Kinston Host Lions Club is very thankful. During our October meeting, DG Don Eggert inducted three new members to our club. Eddie Chase, Allison Jones and Teresa Harper (VIP). Our motto is “WE SERVE” and the more members we have the more service we can offer to our community. We are thankful for our new members

and the service they will help us to share with others.

Our guest speaker for October was District Governor Don Eggert. He encouraged us as a club to blow our own horn. Helen Keller challenged Lions to be Knights for the Blind and he challenged us to help our community. He said we are a very healthy club who does a lot for our community.

Our guest speaker for November was Sandra Midyette. She is the Diabetes Wellness Coordinator for UNC – Lenoir Health Care. Sandra is an advocate for our Lions Clubs. She leads four meetings each year for our DAPPS program at Lions Industries. She is also an integral part of our “STRIDES”

event. Sandra talked with us about the dangers, side effects and other issues with diabetes, but ended on a positive note: Diabetes is a livable manageable disease with lots of hard work and effort.

Our Mobile Screening Unit was a success. We saw about 50 people and referred several. It’s such a fun time to get to meet people who need help with their eyes and ears and be able to share with them and hopefully, serve their needs. We had a broom sale Friday, November 17th in downtown Kinston. Hopefully, the theme of Lions was presented through our event.

We continue to fundraise at each monthly meeting with our Leader Dog jar and provide a meal for Friends of the Homeless each month. Our November project was to give to others in need. We gave a monetary gift to Inner Church Out Reach (ICOR), a community faith-based organization that supplies food all year to families who need help. They needed money to help supplement the non-perishable foods with perishable items to give families for Thanksgiving.

Coming soon, on December 7th we will be hosting an auction – the proceeds will go to host our annual joint VIP Christmas Party with the Ram Neuse Club. The following Saturday, December 9th will be our party. We expect about 125 people – 50 VIP’s, their guests and about 25 Lions. We have lunch, a devotion, entertainment and a sing-a-long of Christmas carols. It is always the highlight of my Christmas season. Every VIP receives a ham, fruit and candy and door prizes too. We have attached pictures of last year’s event and yes, Elvis was in the house.

We had a broom sale Friday, November 17th in downtown Kinston. Hopefully, the theme of Lions was presented through our event. Our 2018 “STRIDES” event is March 24th at Woodmen Community Center. The Rockin’ Walk-A-Thon is from 8:45-11:30 AM. We will offer medical screenings, assistance with nutrition, vendor tables, a lions table, healthy snacks and hope to surpass the $14,124 we raised in 2017 for diabetes patients – our focus is to help send juvenile diabetes patients to Camp Needles in the Pines and assist people living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes obtain needed medical supplies.

From the Kinston Host Lions Club to each of you: We hope your Thanksgiving was Happy, your Christmas will be Merry and your New Year will be Bright with love, laughter, faith and family.

Sharon Axelberg

President, Kinston Host Lions Club


Club News

Western Harnett L ions ClubAnother great day of vision screening at Johnsonville

Elementary School by the Western Harnett Lions.. Pictured is Chloe Jackson being screened by Lion Ron Salafia. Today we screened 514 students and 57 were referred for a complete eye exam. Making a difference in the lives of many children.

Anderson Creek Lions ClubOn Saturday Nov. 18th the Anderson Creek Lions visited the Boys in the Lions Cottage at The NC Boys

and Girls Home in Lake Waccamaw.

They answered the door with the biggest smiles and ran out to our truck to help bring in the gifts we brought them.

Our Lions bought them snacks for their pantry and pizza and soda for lunch. They wanted to open their gifts before eating pizza!

Each of the young men got their favorite team warm hoodie.

(pictured below are 6 of the boys with some of our Lions, it is cropped for the boy’s privacy).

We also brought 8 new comforters, sheet sets and pillow shams for each young man to pick out for their rooms.

After talking to the boys about school and sports, we spoke with the Resident Advisors about the young men would benefit from more one-on-one mentoring. We plan on starting the program with phone calls to the boys and more frequent visits.

We left the boys after several hugs, smiles and the warmest of hearts.

Er win Lions ClubThe Erwin Lions Club had a Thanksgiving

Giveaway of three $100 Gift Cards in conjunction with Erwin IGA. The drawing was held on November 22. One $100-Gas Card and two$100 Groceries Cards were awarded.

The Club will give Christmas Fruit Baskets to approximately 60 to Seniors in the Erwin Community!

Pikevil le Lions Club On November 14th the Pikeville Lions Club delivered a donation

check of $1,000 to Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina in

Lake Waccamaw. This donation was made possible due to the

Pikeville Lions annual golf tournament October 18th. The check

was presented to Gary Faircloth (president/CEO) and Gary Greene

(Senior Development Director) by Lion Gerald Mitchell.

Boys and Girls Home of NC

is called “Home” by over 50

boys and girls who have been deprived of the traditional homes most

of us take for granted. Over 7,000 young people from age 10 to 18 have

made this home since its inception by A. D. Peacock in 1954. In 1998

the Homes began a foster care program that has served more than 350

children age’s birth to 21 and is licensed as an adoption agency by the

state of North Carolina. In 1960 the Lions of N.C. completed a cottage

on the grounds that will accommodate 16 boys. Through the years the

Lions of N.C. have been the largest contributing civic organization and, consequently, have contributed

the largest total amount of money in support of Boys and Girls Homes. Fellow Lions, “Please keep up the

good work”.


Club News

Lumb er ton Lions Club Club Activities:

The club approved placing $450 in a reserve for eye exams and purchasing eyewear. The unused balance will be placed in the District 31-N Brighter Visions fund at the close of the Lions Year.

The Lumberton Lions Club hosted the District 2 Zone Meeting on November 2nd. Zone 2 Chair Jack Stephens presided.

DG Don Eggert installed new member Allan Adams.

Clubs from Pembroke, Rowland and St Pauls were guests of the Lumberton Lions Club.

The Lumberton Lions performed SPOT Vision Screenings in 9 elementary schools in October and November.

The Lumberton Lions voted to approve the placing of five (5) Lions benches in two Lumberton city recreation parks. This will be our Legacy Project for Lions Year 2017-2018

DG Don Eggert, Lumberton Lions President Kenny Cox and new member Allan Adams

Wilmington Lions Club Wilmington Lions Club Held VIP Thanksgiving Banquet

A chance to meet friends, a chance to socialize, a change to have fellowship are just some of the reasons the Wilmington Lions Club sponsors the VIP Banquet for the New Hanover County VIP Group. VIP refers to visually impaired persons. The VIP Thanksgiving Banquet has been held for over 35 years by the Wilmington Lions Club

The Banquet was held on November 17, 2017, at the Pine Valley Methodist Church. A full Thanksgiving meal was served to over 45 VIPs, family and guests.

Many individuals and groups helped with the banquet. Chief Kevin Hulin cooked the turkeys and gravy. Pat Sullivan and Mark Equid provided entertainment and dinner music. The Rev. Dr. Tim Reaves offered grace. The Pine Valley Methodist Church generously allowed use of their facilities. Transportation assistance was provided by Tiffany Lindsey and Andrea Talley of the Wilmington Parks and Recreation. Lion Delores and Lion Archie Barringer chaired the project. Lion Kenan Maready served as Master of Ceremonies

More information on the Wilmington Lions Club can be found at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/wilmingtonnclionsclub/


Club News

JDRF Walk in WilmingtonThe Burgaw and the Wilmington Lions Club of Zone 5

of NC Lions 31-N participated today in the JDRF walk in

Wilmington, NC.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1

diabetes (T1D) research.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes

children and adults suddenly. It has nothing to do with diet

or lifestyle. You cannot prevent it—and there is currently

no cure. If you have type 1 diabetes, you must constantly

monitor your blood-sugar level, rely on injected or infused insulin and carefully monitor your eating and

activity. It’s a serious and stressful disease to manage.

By participating in JDRF One Walk®, our fundraising will help make living with T1D safer and healthier,

until it is no longer a threat. . We look forward to walking with you next year toward the finish line—a cure

for T1D.


Club NewsThe Lions Have A New Way To Screen Kids’ Vision Do you remember in school lining up with your class to take a vision test using the Snelling Chart?

Something new has come to New Hanover County, Pender County and Brunswick County. Our counties are part of Zone 3 and 5 of the NC Lions District 31-N. We have just received a Lions Club International Foundation matching grant for $12,064 to purchase 3 Welch Allen Spot Screeners.

This camera is a specialized portable handheld device designed to help Lions quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. Spot Vision Screener technology is changing the way routine vision screening is done.

The spot camera screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening 3-foot distance. The screening starts with a single touch to the camera and which initiates capture of results for both eyes in seconds. The older Snellen Chart test would take an average of 6 minutes to complete. Within seconds, with the Spot Vision Screener, the on-screen data results can be shared or printed. The information can then be passed on and shared with eye care specialists and doctors to receive appropriate care for the patient

The Spot Vision Screener can screen for and detect six amblyopic risk factors in children as young as 6 months through adults. It detects

• Myopia (nearsightedness)• Hyperopia (farsightedness)• Astigmatism (blurred vision)• Anisometropia (unequal refractive power)• Strabismus (eye misalignment)• Anisocoria (unequal pupil size)

This camera provides an automated, objective vision screening that reduces the risk of missing pre-amblyopic and amblyopic risk factors in children and adults.

More than 12 million school-age children in the United States have some form of vision problem, yet only one in three have received eye care services before age six.1 Many vision problems run the risk of becoming permanent if not corrected by age seven, when the eye reaches full maturity. Vision also plays an important role in education. According to educational experts, 80 percent of learning is visual.

“Early screening leads to early detection, which helps ensure that children get the follow-up care they need,” said Lions 31-N Project Chair George Holston, “We want to make sure that correctible vision problems don’t stand in the way of our children learning and seeing the world clearly.”

In addition to the matching grant from LCIF, funds were raised by participating Lions Clubs in Zones 3 and 5: Bolivia Lions Club, Burgaw Lions Club, Calabash Lions Club, Hampstead Lions Club, Oak Island Lions Club, Shallotte Lions Club, and the Wilmington Lions Club.

Money was also donated by the Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation, the Brunswick Electric Membership Corp., Four County Care Trust, the Ocean Ridge Charities Association and the Pender County Farm Bureau.

Already over 1400 children in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick County have received a vision screening using the new Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener.

This is a wonderful tool that we have to help our communities. It makes vision screening easier for us as Lions and volunteers while requiring minimal effort from the child or patient. If you’d like to learn more about the Spot Vision Screener please contact your local Lions Club.

More information can be found at http://lionskidsightusa.org/ or by contacting Lion George Holston at [email protected]

Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. Learn more about Lions Clubs International at lionsclubs.org.

1 “Vision Screening.” Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 27 February 2015,


Club NewsG ently Used Suitc ases and Supplies

for B oys and G irls Home of NCFellow Lions,

I have a suggestion for a project that has been on my heart for some time.

It has been a number of years since the Lions have collected gently used suitcases for the NC Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw.

Many of the boys and girls come to the Home with all of their belongs in a plastic bag or worse. It is good when they are placed in foster homes, back to families or off to school to have the dignity of a good suitcase to carry their belongings.

The idea would be to have Lions and volunteers to collect gently used suitcases in their home club or community and bring them to the District 31-N and S Mid-Winter Conference on January 19-20, 2018 at the Greenville Holiday Inn Express.

Gently used gym bags, travel bags, or backpacks also work. If they get too many items they can be sold at the thrift store.

Travel soap, toiletries, and toothbrush containers are needed. There is also a need for pampers at the Lake House for the babies.

The Bedroom Donation Project is also underway. Many of the children arrive without personal items at Boys and Girls Home. The cost to supply a new child with the basic needs is $115.41 which provides the child with a twin sheet set, blanket, comforter, mattress protector, pillow protector, laundry basket, shower caddy, alarm clock, pillow, towels, washcloth, toothbrush cover, and soap box.

Donations can be made out to Boys and Girls Homes of NC with Bedroom Project in the Memo section of the check. Checks may be sent by clubs or individuals in care of Lion Gary Greene. His contact information is below.

This is a great opportunity for our Lions to individually come to the assistance of the Boys and Girls Home in addition to what the Clubs provide. Boys and Girls Home of NC is one of the oldest projects of the NC Lions. We can be proud of our accomplishments on their behalf.

Hampstead Lions ClubDuring November, we screened the vision of students in four Pender County Schools. A total of about

1000 first, third, fifth and seventh grade students were screened and approximately 100 were referred to school nurses for follow up. The screenings were made using the new Spot Vision Screeners which have greatly speeded the process.

During December we will host an Appreciation Luncheon for our vision screening volunteers and the school nurses we work with.

Participated in Hampstead’s CHAP (Christian Holiday Assistance Program) by donating five food baskets to needy families.

During December, some of the club members will be volunteering at CHAP’s holiday store on Dec 17th at All Saints Church. On Dec 16th we will be packing food baskets at the American Legion. We will be donating toys and food for CHAP.


Club NewsS outhp or t Lions

Celebrate at L ake Wacc amawRecently, the Southport Lions Club spent an

evening celebrating the season of thanks and giving with the young men in the Lions cottage at Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home. Several Lions and their spouses enjoyed a tour of the chapel and then an awesome fried chicken dinner hosted by the cottage. Dinner was spent getting to know the young men and listening to plans for their future.

Southport Lion Steve Lominac spoke with the captive audience on how making good choices and hard work helped him make it out of a rough Philadelphia neighborhood to serving presidents on Air Force One. The evening ended with President Lion Dan Diehl presenting monetary gifts to the Lions cottage and to the young men for Christmas.

S outhp or t Lions B ecome S anta’s Help ers

Just 3 days before Black Friday, Southport Lions and their spouses invaded a local department store and become Santa’s Helpers. With the assistance of county services, the club adopted ten needy children in the Southport area. Toys, clothing, books and shoes were among the items to provide the children with a Merry Christmas.

Lion Terry Pope and Lion Joan Wilt co-chaired the annual project. Allowing once again for the Lions club to serve the Southport area.

Dear Lions of North Carolina,

Each summer, North Carolina Lions, Inc.’s Camp Dogwood for the Blind and Visually Impaired serves over 700 adult campers with blindness or visual impairments. When the Camp Dogwood facility is not being used by our wonderful campers, the property manages as a meeting and retreat center for church groups, hobby groups, family reunions, and so much more. As with any lodging/event space business, maintenance is of the upmost importance due to natural wear and tear along with upholding topnotch safety for patrons.

With 58 rooms (116 beds) spread across the 3 lodges, 2 duplexes, and the Stickley Building, we call upon the Lions for support with the 2018 Camp Dogwood Refurbishing Project. In order to maintain the safety of our campers and offer a sought after space for groups, all rooms on the property need to be restored and restocked with new items.

Immediate Needs (room accessories): Towel sets per room Bed linens per room Double mattresses and box springs Mattress pads and liners Bedframes and headboards (White Dorm) Cleaning/treating

Ongoing Renovations (room repairs) Painting and sealing (baseboards, chair rails,

etc.) Patching of the walls and ceiling Lighting repairs ADA Bathroom standard updates Carpeting (replacement)

SPONSOR AN ENTIRE ROOM FOR $1,500 $1,000 for room accessories $500 for room repairs

By sponsoring an entire room renovation, a plaque will be placed on the front of the room door clearly stating which Lion, Club, or individual sponsored the room. If you chose to make a donation, but not sponsor a room, a plaque located within the building will list the Lion, Club, or individual accordingly.

** Please note: There will be NO customization of rooms. In order to maintain uniformity, NCLI will purchase all commercial grade items from a vendor for the best rates. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PURCHASED THROUGH NORTH CAROLINA LIONS, INC. **

To be eligible for Phase I of the 2018 Camp Dogwood Refurbishing Project, we ask that all checks be turned in by December 31, 2017. Checks can be made payable to: NCLI, 7050 Camp Dogwood Drive, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 and designated to Refurbishing Project. * Brighter Visions funds CANNOT be used for buildings or furnishings *

We appreciate your consideration our present needs for NCLI’s Camp Dogwood. If you have any additional questions, please contact NCLI Past Presidents Carlton Metts, Mike Flora, and/or Jim Walker.

Thank you in advance,

PP Carlton Metts 252-636-5000 [email protected]

PP Mike Flora 252-908-0437 [email protected]

PP Jim Walker 704-989-3202 [email protected]


*** PLEASE BRING ITEMS FOR OUR DISTTRICT N/S

TAILTWISTER BREAKFAST***


Pr aye r Co n C e r n sClinton Lions Club • Lion Don WIlson, Lion Pam McGuirt Faison Lions Club • Lion Bill Fesperman Goldsboro Downtown Lions Club • PDG Sam JerniganGoldsboro Host Lions Club • Lion Gerard Booker • Lion Barbara SturmJacksonville Host Lions Club • Lion Nancy Manning Jacksonville New River Lions Club • Lion Curtis Erickson • Lion Frank Kenyon

• Lion Wanda McPherson • Lion Ray McPherson Kinston Host Lions Club • Lion Jim Greene • Lion Linda Sullivan

• Lion Andy Turik Kinston Ram Neuse Lions Club • Lion Joe Burks Lumberton Lions Club • Lion Dr. Gibson Gray • Lion Randal Patterson, Lion Terry Stewart

• Lion Kim Braxley • Brooks Baxley Pikeville Lions Club • PDG Billy Herring Selma Lions Club • Lion Brent Godwin • Lion Sammie Collier Shallotte Lions Club • Lion Paul Swartz Snow Hill Lions Club • Lion Mary Rose Vaughan • Lion George Ezzelle Smithfield Lions Club • Lion Robbie Lowman • PDG Keith PeedinWestern Harnet Lions Club • Family of Jim Quigley


CLINTON — Mr. James L. “Jim” McGuirt, 64, of 307 Fox Lake Drive, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening, Nov. 15, 2017 with his loving family by his side.Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Salemburg Baptist Church, 300 NE Main Street with the Rev. Brenten McGuirt and Pastor John Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery.

Born on Oct. 8, 1953, Jim was the son of the late Wilson Thomas and Ina Williams McGuirt. He was a graduate of Campbell College and a Sales Representative for Monroe Hardware Co. for 42 years. He was owner of Royal Trustworthy Hardware of Salemburg for 21 years and part-owner of Sampson Farmers Hardware of Clinton. Jim served as President of Clinton and Lumberton Lions Club for three years. He was a member of Sampson Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and served as Chairman on the Board of Sampson County Department of Social Services and Asst.

Scout Master of Troops 277 and 27. He also served as an Elder and Deacon of Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church and was currently a Deacon of Salemburg Baptist Church, where he and his wife were members. Jim was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, who loved his family, friends and church. Jim’s life verse was Ephesians 2: 8-10, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela Robinson McGuirt; three sons, Brenten James McGuirt (Dana), Jared Thomas McGuirt (Brooke), and Jason Charles McGuirt (Brittany); two brothers, William Frederick McGuirt (Kay) and Thomas McGuirt (Vicki). Jim was also blessed with seven grandchildren, Rachel, Rebekah, Bethany, Aletheia, Inman, Maisie, Saylor and another granddaughter expected to arrive in 2018.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the James L. McGuirt Endowment Scholarship, which provides a college scholarship to a member of the Clinton High School Football Team, by mailing to: Pam McGuirt at 307 Fox Lake Drive, Clinton, NC 28328. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.

2017 Districts N & S Mid-Winter Convention Registration

HOLIDAY INN 203 SW Greenville Blvd.

Greenville, NC 27834 Phone: 252-355-8300

January 19 &20th, 2018

Friday Night, Jan. 19, 2018 – 6:30 PM Meal Cost # Attending Amount Fun Night – ,Italian Pasta Dinner Salad, dessert beverage $20.00/ea ___________ $__________ – Buffet Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 - 7:30AM Tail Twister’s Breakfast - $18.00/ea ___________ $__________ Country Style - Buffet Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 – 12:00 PM Luncheon – Deli Sandwich with Chicken $17.00/ea ___________ $__________ Noodle Soup, Chips & Cookies – Buffet Saturday, January 20, 2018 – 6:30 PM District Governors Banquet - $25.00/ea ___________ $__________ Salad, Chicken Marsala, New Potatoes, Broccolini, Dinner Rolls & Dessert - Plated Total: $__________

Meal Registration Deadline - January 15, 2018 *************************************************************************** Instructions: Mail To: Lion Joelle Lynde Make Check Payable to - 1003 River Dee Ct Districts N & S Mid-Winter Convention Apex NC 27502 Ph: 919-291-1724 *************************************************************************** Name Tag Registration Information: Name of Lion / Guest Club Name / District Circle Ones that Apply Circle Honors** ______________________________________________________ Fun Night-Breakfast-Lunch-DGB MJF-JSF-WLW-SLS-HOF ______________________________________________________ Fun Night-Breakfast-Lunch-DGB MJF-JSF-WLW-SLS-HOF ______________________________________________________ Fun Night-Breakfast-Lunch-DGB MJF-JSF-WLW-SLS-HOF ______________________________________________________ Fun Night-Breakfast-Lunch-DGB MJF-JSF-WLW-SLS-HOF

Hotel Information: For room reservations call: Holiday Inn, 203 SW Greenville Blvd., Greenville, NC 27834 at 252-355-8300 (Room rate: $99.00 + tax) (King or Doubles). Make Room Reservations by December 22, 2017 for Lion’s Rate. ** Honors: Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF) / Jack Stickley Fellow (JSF) / William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service (WLW)



Club Recognition/Ad Form

Help Support a Lion Tradition

The International Association of Lions Clubs Districts 31-N & 31-S

Mid-Winter Convention

January 19-20, 2018

Holiday Inn Greenville 203 SW Greenville Blvd Greenville, NC 278349

Ad Prices

Full Page $100.00 Half Page $ 60.00

Quarter Page $ 40.00 Eighth Page $ 25.00 Front Inside Cover $150.00 Back Inside Cover $150.00 Back Cover $200.00 E-mail Ad Copy to: [email protected] and Enclose copy with payment.

Make Check Payable to: Districts N&S Lions Midwinter Convention

Mail Check and Form to: Lion Glenn Day 160 Meadow Glen Drive Wake Forest, NC 27587 Phone: 919-539-3706

******* AD DEADLINE – JANUARY 5, 2017 *******

Club Name _____________________________________________ Business Ad Name _____________________________________________ Contact Name _____________________________________________ Contact Phone No. _____________________________________________ Ad Size _____________________ Amount $______________________


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A Silent Auction will be held for

ID Gwen A. White Campaign Fund

at the Districts 31-N and 31-S Mid-Winter Convention

Holiday Inn Greenville 203 SW Greenville Boulevard

Greenville, NC 27834 January 19 - 20, 2018

Items will be located in the Ballroom.

The auction will conclude at the District Governors’ Banquet on

Saturday, January 20, 2018. See Lion Harriett Walton and Lion Anne Metts

Documents

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