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The Lions Vista
L A G O V I S T A L I O N S C L U B
Volume 3 Issue 1
Newsletter Date February 1, 2010
2009 Was a Good Lago Vista Lions YearIn 2009 our club did what a Lions club is all about WE SERVED!
January we hosted the District Mid-Conference
February brought us to Bar-K-Park for our 4th annual Chili & Bean Cook Off. The event was a highlight on
KEYE-TV “We Are Austin” show.
March brought 25 teams to the Terry Meares Memorial Golf Tournament
March our Lions made the trip to Ft. Hood to prepare food for approximately 10,000 returning troops and their
families of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regt.
April we set up our trailer at the annual Primavera Bike Race and added significantly to charitable fund
At the District convention Lion Duane Lueders was awarded the International President’s commendation for his
work as the District Information Technology chairperson.
April ten Lago Lions made the trip across the lake to assist the Bass Champs and earn money for our Charitable
fund.
June a handful of Lago Lions went to the Texas Lion Camp to feed the kids fried chicken with all the works.
September our club cooked and served our famous BBQ to raise funds for Josh Tarvin for his medical bills associ-
ated with a kidney transplant.
November we co-sponsored with the Pt Venture Lions club a successful early childhood vision screening clinic.
November Cops, Kids, & Quilts program was kicked off by Lion Marilyn Gates with the help of other Lago Li-
ons.
LVMS Carly Chester’s entry in the annual LCI Peace Poster contest won the District con-
test, went on to win the State contest, and is now an entry in the LCI contest to be judged at
the International convention in Sydney, Australia.
With our numerous BBQ team fundraisers, blood drives, road clean-up, eye glass recycling we
can only say
Essentials of Lionism 2
Club Christmas Party 3
LEOs 4
Peace Poster 5
New Lions 7
Club Calendar 10
The Lions Vista Page 2
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Essentials of Lionism
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LION: Lions are men and
women dedicated to serving those in need, whether in their own
community or halfway around the world. Membership in a Lions
club provides people with the opportunity to meet and work with
other individuals in a spirit of fellowship, striving toward the
common goal of helping those in need. Through their mutual
concern of others, members have the opportunity’ to improve
both their local and world communities and develop valuable
personal and professional skills.
New members are expected to give freely of their time and en-
ergy whenever possible. They are expected to attend club meet-
ings, be available for committee assignments. be knowledgeable
about the aims and objectives of Lions aid to support club officers.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: The benefits of Lions clubs membership are numerous, and include:
* The unparalleled satisfaction of helping those in need.
* Making a difference in your community.
* Having an impact on those in need worldwide.
* Developing leadership skills.
* Enhancing communication skills.
* Utilizing planning and organization skills.
* Working hands-on to meet community needs.
* Meeting new people — from your community and abroad.
* Opportunities to network.
* Opportunities to travel.
January 16th was our District’s Mid-winter conference hosted by the McQueeney Lions Club. Attending the
conference and representing our club were, President John Spoerlein, 1st VP Don Zschoche, Lion Mike De-
Sorgo, Lions Kurt & Faye Tessnow, and Lion Duane Lueders. The conference Tail Twister Lion Frank Kinald
encourage the attendees to fill the “bags” with “butterflies” (money) which would be sent to International for
the Haitian relief. Approximately $1600 was collected. A few clubs including ours spoke up and donated $200
to this effort.
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Club Christmas Party
Our Christmas party was held December 15th at Bar K clubhouse the party decorations, multipledoor prizes, Mexican buffet supplied by American Girl Catering, appetizers supplied by the board andthe special entertainment was a pleasant departure from the usual Christmas party! The committeewas comprised of Jeff Nokes, Virginia Meares, Linda Winston, Marilyn Gates, Charm DeSorgo, DayleAulds, Rick & Carmelita Hanley. Carmelita showed off her talent by dancing and sharing some of herbeautiful Mexican dress collection, modeled by Virginia Meares, with the party goers.
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Lago Leos
Did you know that can nominate a Lion of the Quarter on our website? http://www.lagolionsclub.org
From the Archives
Road clean-up
has it’s benefits.
The Lago Vista Lions Club has appointed a new Leo advisor Lion Carmelita Hanley. Lion Carmelitawill be assisted by her husband Lion Rick Hanley and Lion Vernon Reher. Lion Carmelita recentlyheld the first Leo meeting January 20th and met with the club officers and other Leos. The first orderof business was to get more involvement from the Leos and really make them an active part of thecommunity. Several Leos will be volunteering at the Lago Vista Women’s Gala. The Leos will alsobe considering opportunities with the Seton Gala, the Chili & Bean Cook-off and the Regatta. Carme-lita is very excited about the opportunity to work with the Leo Club and is looking forward to helpingthe Leos have a successful club.
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Peace Poster Winner
Our very own Carly Chester LVMS was honored at the Mid-Winter conference for her
prize winning peace poster. Carly was awarded two savings bonds, one from the District in the amount
of $150 and one from Multiple District 2 for $1000. Carly’s poster is now at the International level and
will be judged against posters from around the world. The winner’s will be announced at the Interna-
tional convention in Sydney, Australia June 28 to July 2, 2010. GOOD LUCK CARLY!
Carly being presented a certificate and
checks from District Governor Larry
Nicholson
Carly signing her peace poster
which was presented to Lions
International Director Beverly
Stebbens
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Lago Lions on Facebook
Our Birthday
List
February
Doug Parnell
Jerry Fenley
Rusty Allen
Jeff Nokes
Carmelita Hanley
Jeff Berlin
John Spoerlein
Duane Lueders
Dale Winston
March
Bob Ruggiero
Anita Burke
Phil Wilson
Connie Zschoche
Dick Dickinson
Our new Lion Vernon Reher had approached me about a month ago with the possibility of getting a club pageon Facebook. His thoughts were that this social networking device would be a great way to reach out to ourFacebook friends and promote our fundraisers, events, and programs. Near or far your friends will be ex-posed to the Lions Club and learn of our charitable programs and how they can help the Lions Club even ifthey're not in the Lago Vista area. I believe that Facebook would generate additional interest in our club'sactivities, membership and possibly attract a younger audience. This will also be a great opportunity for clubmembers to interact with one another on a day to day basis unlike e-mail. Additionally, this forum will give thepublic a chance to easily voice their views and suggestions of how the club might be able to help those inneed or what they liked or didn't like about one of our activities.
The page will not be restricted to just one or two Lions putting up a post but, will give every Lago Lion theability to promote an activity they are involved in (i.e. golf tournament, blood drive, BBQ team activities, eyeglass recycling, LEO Club etc.). The page will be monitored by Lion Vernon to ensure that no inappropriateposts are made. Although this is primarily to promote Lago Lions it does not restrict anyone from making acomment or asking a question about our Lions Club International activities.
Once you have an account on Facebook or presently have an account go to our page and "click" on the"Become a Fan" link this will show a listing of all Lago Vista Lions Club Fan page fans.
The link to our Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Lago-Vista-Lions-Fan-Page/372074560441?ref=ts
If you are not a Facebook member the following pages will guide you through the process.How to create an account/profile: http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-tutorials/facebook-profile-tutorial/
Any questions about Facebook should be addressed to Lion Vernon.
New Lago Lions
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We encourage every Lion to check out their
neighborhood, etc., for the one or two people
who would make good Lions. If you would like
Lion Anita Burke to contact them for you, just
give her their names and telephone numbers.
She’ll be able to tell them that they were recom-
mended by a Lion and who that Lion is. If they
come in, She’ll see that you are their sponsor
and get credit for bringing in a new Lion.
You can contact the Membership Committee
Lion Anita Burke or Lion Duane Lueders via e
mail at [email protected]
When you see new Lions at our meet-
ings stop by, say hello and wel- come
them to our club.
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The immediate past president serves as an official
greeter of members and their guests at club meet-
ings?
Did you know?
JoAnn Thornton: JoAnn and Mike have lived
in Lago for 7.5 years. They picked Lago af-
ter traveling around in a motor home for five
years and began that journey in a little town
called Rosanky, Texas, south of Bastrop.
JoAnn loves quilting, sewing and golf. She and Mike have 3
children and 7 grandchildren, all living in Texas.
Suzy Zeigler has resided in Lago Vista for just over a
year. She came from Central Pennsyl-
vania to help her brother with adminis-
trative work for three of his businesses
located in Travis County. After setting
up the local restaurant, Brizo’s, located
on the Island on Lake Travis, she has
remained employed as General Manager as the restau-
rant establishes a local business presence in the com-
munity. Suzy has two children, both married, one
grandson, and another grandson expected any day now.
Lyn Smith: moved to Lago from Austin 12
years ago, and before that, from San Anto-
nio, where she was involved in the banking
industry. She works at Highland Lakes
Real Estate as an office manager and has
been there 4 years. She enjoys golf, decorating and sewing,
cooking and party planning. She has two sons and daughters
and three grandchildren, all living in Texas.
Get an update on LCI’s Haiti Relief
http://lionsclubs.org/EN/lci-foundation/haiti-relief/index.php
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St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament
March 17th, Registration at 11:30am, Shotgun start at 1pm Lago Vista
Golf Club
Tournament format, four-person scramble
Free Range Balls
19th hole celebration/awards & dinner after the tournament
First 144 registrations guaranteed a slot all others will be put on a
waiting list
Registration forms are on the club’s web site
Chili & Bean Cook - off
Come join our fifth annual cook-off Saturday March 20th at Bar-k park.
8:00am Start—3:00pm winner announced. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies
awarded for: CHILI, BEANS & SHOWMANSHIP.
SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE Plus a special car club show & competi-
tion.
Registration forms are on the club’s web site
Avoiding the phrase “I don’t have
time...”, will soon help you to realize that
you do have the time needed for just
about anything you choose to
accomplish in life.
WE SERVE!
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Lago Vista Lions Club
P.O.Box 4603
Lago Vista, TX 78645-4603
For information about our club
Email: [email protected]
The Lions Vista Editor
Lion Duane Lueders
E Mail: [email protected]
We’re on the Web!
www.lagolionsclub.org
www.lionsdistrict2s3.org MD-2 Texas web site
www.texaslions.org
MD-2 Texas Leo Council web site
www.texasleos.org
Lions Merchandise – If any of you are interested in ordering official Lions merchandise please
go to the national website and shop on line. (www,lionsclubs.org.). They will accept your credit
card and ship you direct.
The exception to this is if you want a Lago Vista Lions vest or a yellow Lago Vista polo shirt
please let Joe Burke know as he has a inventory of these items at his house and will bring you
one at any meeting you specify. The cost of these items are as follows: A138 vests – small &
medium $35.00, large -$40.00 and xl or xxl -$45.00. The polo shirts are priced at $20.00. He
also has the G505 Vest Guard and the Lago Vista Lions Club pins in his possession. They are
priced at $6.50 (vest guard) and $3.00 (Lago Vista Lions Club pin.)
Contact Lion Joe at 267-9315.
We’re on FACEBOOK
Club Calendar of Events
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Board Mtg 2 Club Mtg 3 4 5 6 BBQ Super S
Parking Lot
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 Club
Mtg
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28
Club Calendar of Events
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Lions
Board Mtg
2 Club Mtg 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Texas
Lions Lead-
ership Fo-
rum, Austin,
14 Texas Lions
Leadership Fo-
rum, Austin, TX
15 16 Club Mtg 17 Golf
Tournament
18 19 20 Chili &
Bean Cook-
off
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
