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PID Dr. Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson & IP Gudron Yngvadottir, Lion/Lioness Judy & DG Bryon McLellan

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Table of Contents

Multiple District “A” Governor’s Council2018-2019 ............................................... 4

MD “A” International Directors................ 3

A-12 District Officers 2018-2019 .............. 4

District A-12 Cabinet Chairs ..................... 5

District A-12 Honorary Committee........... 7

Lions Clubs 8 North.................................. 8

Lions Clubs 8 South.................................. 9

Lions Clubs 21 North...............................10

Lions Clubs 21 East .................................11

Lions Clubs 21 West................................13

Lions Clubs 36 East .................................14

Lions Clubs 36 West................................15

Leo Clubs District A-12............................15

Lioness Clubs District A-12 ......................16

Lions Clubs Visitation Schedule...............18

A-12 Dates to Remember........................19

MD “A” Dates to Remember...................20

International Dates to Remember...........20

Reporting Procedures .............................21

Lions Club Dues ......................................22

Official Visits to Clubs .............................23

Guest Speakers at Clubs..........................24

Introducing Guest Speakers ....................25

Thanking Guest Speakers........................25

Region Rallies.........................................26

Cabinet Meetings................................... 26

Borrowing of Club Paraphernalia ........... 27

Flag Protocol.......................................... 27

Death or Tragedy Procedures................. 28

MDA Lions Environmental Photo ContestGuidelions 2018-19 ................................ 28

Formation of MD “A”............................. 29

History of A-12....................................... 31

District Governors For This Area............. 32

Lions Camps........................................... 33

Governors Project.................................. 34

Officers Biographies............................... 35

Alpha Listing.......................................... 38

Organization Contact Information.......... 49

Global Membership Team Directory....... 50

Club Quality Initiative (CQI) Overview .... 51

Club Excellence Award Application......... 52

District A-12 2019 Convention................ 52

District A-12 2019 Convention Form....... 55

DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTIONA-12 Lions Clubs Presidents & SecretariesA-12 Lioness ClubsA-12 Leo AdvisorsA-12 Cabinet Officers & Cabinet ChairsA-12 Past District GovernorsLions Clubs InternationalInternational Director for CanadaMD“A” IACMD“A” Council ChairMD“A” District Governors & Vice GovernorsMD“A” Secretary & Treasurer

Directory prepared by PDG Maureen HiltThanks to the proof readers;

PDG’s Jim Hilt, Nancy Watt-Durant, Dave Durant,Len Day, Randy Hargrave & 1VDG Jamie Jones

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Multiple District “A” Governor’s Council 2018-2019

MULTIPLE DISTRICT “A” GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL 2018 – 2019

District A-1Mary Mahovlich (PDG Steve)

413 Lillian LaneBelle River, ON N0R 1A0

h:519-728-9637

District A-2Zoltan Dohar (Debbie)

144 Brooklin Road, R.R. #2Nanticoke, Ont. N0A 1L0

h:905-776-0163

District A-3Frank Hewitt (Theresa)763 Mountain Ash Road

Peterborough, ON K9J 8K1h:705-755-0802c:705-868-8916

District A-4David Howard (Colleen)

10160 County Road 3Mountain, ON K0E 1S0

h:613-286-1574

District A-5Verner Presse (Thelma)

132 Blair StreetNorth Bay, Ont. P1A 4E8

h:705-472-1726c:705-495-9918

District A-711Jeffrey Friedman (Lynn)5121 Palomar Crescent

Mississauga, ON L5R 2X5h:905-507-2438c:647-401-2438

District A-9Elaine Chalmers (PDG Bill)

457 Jacob Street, P.O. Box 80Neustadt, ON N0G 2M0

h:519-799-5914

District A-12Bryon McLellan (Judy)

206 Country LaneBarrie, ON L4N 0W1

h:705-733-1128

District A-15Kevin Banfield (Jennifer)

930 Atlantic Blvd.Waterloo, ON N2K 4L5

h:519-501-3014

District A-16Jean Claude (JC)

Lagrange (Dr. Elena Mihu)76 Honeysuckle RoadKirkfield, ON K0M 2B0

h:705-454-2401

MDA SecretaryPDG David Mills (Betty)

P.O. Box 704Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

h:705-457-1354

MDA TreasurerPDG Dave Hewitt (PDG Barb Ennis)

18-4182 Muskoka Rd 169Port Carling, Ont. P0B 1J0

h:705-765-6092c:705-706-3745

COUNCIL CHAIRDistrict A-16

Tim Cheung (Patty Ko)52 Heatherwood CrescentUnionville, ON L3R 8W5

h:905-479-1902

Please see page 30 for map of MD“A”

MDA INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS

1989-1991Gil Constantini

2001-2003Art Woods

2005-2007Terry Graham

2009-2011Carl Young

2017-2019Tom Gordon

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A-12 DISTRICT OFFICERS 2018 – 2019

DISTRICT GOVERNORBryon McLellan

(Lion/Lioness Judy))705-733-1128

DG@a12lions.org

CABINET SECRETARYPCC Greg Readman

(Lion Janet)705-645-4824

CS@a12lions.org

CABINET TREASURERLion/Lioness Vickie McMillan

(Scott)705-791-6392

CT@a12lions.org

1st VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORJamie Jones

(Sue)905 775 8923

VDG1@a12lions.org

2nd VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORPeter Shelswell

(Debra)705 487 3650

VDG2@a12lions.org

IPDGRandy Hargrave

(Lion Nancy)705 526 9761

IPDG@a12lions.org

REGION 8 CHAIRGavin Maclean

(Linda)905-778-9899

Region8@a12lions.org

REGION 21 CHAIRJohn Jackson(Lion Janet)

705 774 1372Region21@a12lions.org

REGION 36 CHAIRSheila Webb

(Greg)705 322 3304

Region36@a12lions.org

ZONE CHAIR8 NORTH

JerryRebidoux

705 322 5612Zonechair8n

@A12Lions.org

ZONE CHAIR8 SOUTH

JimBartley

705-435-8616Zone8S@

A12Lions.org

ZONE CHAIR21 NORTH

RickFlavelle

705-636-5438Zone21N@

A12Lions.org

ZONE CHAIR21 EAST

GordHenderson

705-766-9322Zone21E@

A12Lions.org

ZONE CHAIR21 WEST

FrankSpykerman

705-375-5311Zone21W@A12Lions.org

ZONE CHAIR36 EASTDenise

Naughton705-329-8591

Zone36E@A12Lions.org

ZONE CHAIR36 WEST

RuthRoberts

705-534-1136Zone36W@A12Lions.org

AngusCollingwood

ElmvaleInnisfil

StaynerThornton

Wasaga BeachWasaga Beach-

Nancy Island

AllistonBond Head

BradfordSchombergTottenham

AlmaguinHighlands

Burk’s FallsEmsdaleKearney

MagnetawanSouth RiverSundridge

Whitestone-McKellar

BaysvilleBracebridge

DorsetDwight

GravenhurstHuntsville

Stephenson

BrittMacTier

Parry SoundPeninsula

Port CarlingWindermere

BarrieBarrie South

OrilliaOro District

Springwater-Vespra

Washago

ColdwaterMidland

PenetangPort McNicoll

Tiny TownshipVic Harbour

Region 8 Chair Gavin Region 21 Chair John Region 36 Chair Sheila

A12 ConventionClub Visitation Chair

Constitution & By-LawsDiabetes & Camp Huronda

District Centennial CelebrationDistrict Historian

Effective SpeakingEnvironment

Governor’s NewsletterHearing & Bob Rumball Camp

Internet TechnologyLeo Clubs

Lioness LiaisonLions Camp Dorset

Lions Foundation of CanadaLions InformationTrillium Gift of Life

Lions Peace PosterLong Range Planning

MemorialPromotion & PR

Sight Conservation & Lake JoVision ScreeningYouth Exchange

1st VDG Jamie 2nd VDG Peter

Global Leadership Team, LCIFHonorary Committee

Absent District Officers, Global Membership TeamGlobal Service Team

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DISTRICT A12 CABINET CHAIRS

Club Visitation Chair PZC Frank Spykerman (Lion Christine) 705 375-5311

Constitution & Bylaws PDG Nancy Watt-Durant (PDG Dave) 705 646 1313

Convention Host Committee Lions Stacey O’Hare & Cindy Walsh 705 487 3650

Centennial Celebration PDG Dave Durant (PDG Nancy) 705 646 1313

Diabetes & Camp Huronda ZC Jim Bartley 705 435 8616

District Directory PDG Maureen Hilt (PDG Jim) 705 788 4302

District Newsletter PRC Bill Frieday (Beverley) 705 812 5507

Effective Speaking Lion/Lioness Judy Mclellan (DG Bryon) 705 765 6092

Environment PZC Jim Rice (Lion Mary) 705 689 8075

Global Leadership Team PDG Chris Lewis (Lion Marj) 705 687 2144

Global Membership Team PDG Len Day (Lion Angela) 705 728 5579

Global Service Team IPDG Randy Hargrave (Lion Nancy) 705 526 9761

Hearing Conservation &

Bob Rumball Camp of the DeafPDG Richard Ratensperger (Lion Mary) 705 812 2906

Historian PDG Dave Durant (PDG Nancy) 705 646 1313

Honorary Committee IPDG Randy Hargrave (Lion Nancy) 705 526 9761

Internet Technology & Social Media

LCIF PDG Bill Copeman (Lion Suzanne) 705 384 5506

Leo Clubs Lion Zac Day 705 728 5579

Lioness Liaison Lioness Silvia Leibundgut (Rudy) 705 436 2185

Lions Camp Dorset RC Gavin Maclean (Linda) 905 778 9899

Lions Foundation of Canada Lion Bob Murray (Eileen) 705 487 3927

Lions Information PDG Maureen Hilt (PDG Jim) 705 788 4302

Lions Peace Poster PDG Barb Ennis (PDG Dave) 705 765 6092

Long Range Planning PDG Jim Hilt (PDG Maureen) 705 783 9163

Memorial PDG Jim Hilt (PDG Maureen) 705 783 9163

Promotion, Public Relations & Bulletin PRC Bill Frieday (Marlene) 705 812 5507

Sight Conservation & Lake Joseph Centre Lion Jennifer Pegg 905 775 1578

Special Olympics Lion Gundy Upans 705 635 1992

Trillium Gift of Life Lion Mary Ratensperger (PDG Richard) 705 812 2906

REPORTS AT CABINET MEETINGS

Cabinet Officers and Chairs must submit their written report to Governor Bryon and Cabinet Secretary Greg at least ten days priorto the Cabinet meeting. Governor Bryon will be advising a chair if they will not be required to report orally.

If a District Officer or Committee Chair cannot attend a cabinet meeting, the Governor and Cabinet Secretary must be advised, andtheir report will be presented by the Region Chair or Vice Governor overseeing that area of Lionism.

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District A-12 Honorary Committee

1974-1975PCC Gord Walker(PZC Evelyn)

MDA 2004-2005 PDG Terry Mayhew A-12

1975-1976PDG Norm Howard(Irma)

A-6 2005-2006PDG Len Day(Lion Angela)

A12

1976-1977PDG N Earl Box(Anne)

A-5 2006-2007PDG Jim Hilt(PDG Maureen)

A12

1980-1981 PDG Warren Wicks A-15 2007-2008PDG Peter McCague(Dianne)

A-12

1984-1985PDG Fred Brox(Lion Audrey)

A-12 2008-2009PDG Nancy Watt-Durant(PDG Dave)

A-12

1989-1990PDG Morley Marchant(Marg)

A-12 2009-2010PDG George Bik(Mary)

A-12

1990-1991PDG John Hamilton(PDG Jean)

A-12 2010-2011PDG Patti Byers(PDG Bob)

A-12

1993-1994PDG Dave Durant(PDG Nancy)

A-12 2011-2012 PDG Jim Corneau A-12

1993-1994PDG Bill Copeman(Lion Suzanne)

A-5 2012-2013PDG Maureen Hilt(PDG Jim)

A-12

1995-1996PDG Doug Wilson(Lion Marian)

A-12 2013-2014PDG Chris Lewis(Lion Marj)

A-12

1996-1997PCC Greg Readman(Lion Janet)

MDA 2014-2015PDG Barb Ennis(PDG Dave)

A-12

1997-1998PDG Jean Hamilton(PDG John)

A-12 2015-2016PDG Richard Ratensperger(Lion Mary)

A-12

1999-2000PDG Bob Byers(PDG Patti)

A-12 2016-2017PDG Len Day(Lion Angela)

A-12

2000-2001 PDG Yvette Gerber A-12 2017-2018IPDG Randy Hargrave(Lion Nancy)

A-12

2000-2001 PDG Ruth Roberts 19H 2018-2019DG Bryon McLellan(Lion/Lioness Judy)

A-12

2002-2003PDG Dave Hewitt(PDG Barb)

A-12

2003-2004 PDG Kathy Daoust A-12

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Lions Clubs 8 North

Region Chair – Gavin Maclean Zone Chair – Gerry Rebidoux

Angus & District 14954 Chartered November 1962. Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Thursday 7pm at Lions Hall, 380 Mill St, Angus 705-424-8709Club Mailing Address 380 Mill St Angus L0M 1B4President Bill Forsyth 705 710 3145 bill@b4syth.comSecretary Anne Bell 705-424-9709 annebellangus@gmail.comTreasurer Wolfgang Wurmbach 705-722-0885 WOWU1@bell.netMembership Chair Joe Vajda 705 424 7396 betty.joe@hotmail.com

Collingwood Centennial 130905 Chartered June 2017 Sponsored by Wasaga Beach Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Tuesday 6:30pm at Chartwell Georgian Traditions, 57 Trott Blvd.,CollingwoodPresident Jacque Bureau jbureau28@gmail.comSecretary Vicki Labelle 705 444 0357 victorialabelle@rogers.comTreasurer Doug Grout 705 429 6433 doug.grout@rogers.comMembership Chair Wayne Cornfield 705 444 7669 cornfield7669@rogers.com

Elmvale & District 14973 Chartered January 1949 Sponsored by Midland Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7pm at Lions Hall, 1979 Flos Rd 7 West, Springwater Township, ElmvaleClub Mailing Address Box 3090 Elmvale L0L 1P0President Jerry Rebidoux 705 322-5612 rebidoux@sympatico.caSecretary Jennifer Rebidoux 705 322-5612 jenn.rebidoux@sympatico.caTreasurer Mark Columbus 705 322 6941 columbus1956@hotmail.comMembership Chair Brian Belcourt 705 322 3703 Cell 705 220 3942

Innisfil 14976 Chartered April 1973 Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Dinner 1st) 7:15 pm at Lions Hall, 982 Innisfil Beach RdClub Mailing Address PO Box 7002 Innisfil L9S 1A8President Larry Wilkins 705 431 1826Secretary Dolores Courtis-Hamilton 705-722-3760 hamcourt-2000@sympatico.caTreasurer Kathie Paul 705 718 0413 wandkpaul@yahoo.com

Stayner 14994 Chartered May 1956 Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm at Northern Light Lodge No.266, 213 Louisa St.Club Mailing Address Box 481, Stayner L0M 1S0President Sandra Squire 705 428 6316 sandrasquire@hotmail.comSecretary Heather Walker 705 428 3026 heatherwalker936@yahoo.caTreasurer John Squire 705 428 6316 lionjss@hotmail.comMembership Chair Leo Peverill 705 428 6719 pevcon@yahoo.com

Thornton District 30594 Chartered April 1975 Sponsored by Alliston Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30pm at the Ivy Community Hall, 5085 20th SideroadClub Mailing AddressPresident Scott Ferguson 705 458 0085 ffrgie@rogers.comSecretary John Anderson 705 458 0739 john.nadia234@bell.netTreasurer Brian Adamson 705 458 9878 brianadamson1@rogers.comPast International Officer PDG Jean Hamilton, PDG John Hamilton

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Region Chair – Gavin Maclean Zone Chair – Jerry Rebidoux

Wasaga Beach 15001 Chartered February 1963 Sponsored by Stayner Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7pm at the Lions Den, Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley StreetClub Mailing Address Box 284 Wasaga Beach L0L 2P0President John Tindale 705 607 1407 johnjtindale@gmail.comSecretary Marlene Parkins 647 522 8703 leavemeamessage@hotmail.caTreasurer Jayne Nelson 705 352 0302 jaynenel@yahoo.comMembership Chair Martin Campbell 705 715 4357 martinjcampbell@gmail.com

Wasaga Beach Nancy Island 117031 Chartered June 2012 Sponsored by Elmvale Lions ClubMeet 2nd 7pm & 4th Wednesday, 6pm at RecPlex, Small Meeting Room, 1724 Mosley St.Club Mailing Address c/o R Ratensperger, 59 Christopher Ave, Wasaga Beach, L9Z 1S4President Richard Ratensperger 705 812 2906 mysunidaze@hotmail.comSecretary Luane Dorion 705-429-3311 dorion2003@rogers.comTreasurer Jonas Ratensperger 705 293 0402Membership Chair Nila Picchi 416 580 1710 nilaa-p@hotmail.comPast International Officer PDG Warren Wicks, PDG Richard Rattensperger

Lions Clubs 8 South

Region Chair – Gavin Maclean Zone Chair – Jim Bartley

Alliston 14953 Chartered November 1936 Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7pm at the Lions Hall, 60 Boyne Street NorthClub Mailing Address Box 127, Alliston, L9R 1V9President Allison Stumpo 705 434 1616 allystumpo@gmail.comSecretary Lorie Dean 416 420 7949 lorie.dean281@gmail.comTreasurer Judy Cochrane 705 435 4950 judycochrane3@gmail.comMembership Chair Hart Holstrom 705 435 4135 hartholstrom@tempaircontrol.caPast International Officers PDG George Bik, PDG Peter McCague

Bond Head & District 46030 Chartered April 1986 Sponsored by CookstownLions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 pm at Community Hall, 2892 County Road 27Club Mailing Address Box 138 Bond Head L0G 1B0President Barry Jaynes 905 775 5634 bgj2010@hotmail.comSecretary Mary Vernon 705 458 9576 dvernon6@sympatico.caTreasurer Douglas Vernon 705 458 9576 dvernon6@sympatico.caMembership Chair William Vernon 705 458 4511

Bradford 14954 Chartered September 1937 Sponsored by Newmarket Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm at Lions Pool, 226 Colbourne Street 905-775-9170Club Mailing Address Box 116 Bradford L3Z 2A7President Jennifer Pegg 905 775 1578 jpegg@sympatico.caSecretary Kathy Howitt 905-775-9474 cell 905-960-2041Treasurer John Bateman 905 775 2441 jbateman@batemangraham.comMembership Chair Gavin Maclean 905 778 9899 cycledad123@gmail.comPast International Officers PDG Jim Corneau

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Schomberg 14993 Chartered March 1947 Sponsored By Aurora Lions ClubMeet 1st Monday (dinner) 630pm & 3rd Monday 730 pm at Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive SchombergEmail schomberg@a12lions.org Website www.SchombergLionsClub.Weebly.comClub Mailing Address Box 272 Schomberg L0G 1T0President Gordon Dobson 416 717 2824 gdobson@bellnet.caSecretary Angela Rose 416 855 0580 angela.rose002@sympatico.caTreasurer Ruth McDonald 905 960 3757 ruthmcdonald@bell.net

Tottenham District 14998Chartered February 1969 Sponsored by Thistletown Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Wednesday (dinner 1st) 7 pm at Community Centre, 139 Queen St N TottenhamEmail tottenham@a12lions.org WebsiteClub Mailing Address Box 1116 Tottenham L0G 1W0President Elvis Spurrell 905 936 2136Secretary Ralph Wilding 416 912 9656 lynnlee@bell.netTreasurer Arlene Donn 416 570 1883 ardonn@bell.netMembership Chair Kathy Prowse 905 936 5194

Lions Clubs 21 NorthRegion Chair – John Jackson Zone Chair – Rick Flavelle

Almaguin Highlands 134915 Chartered June 2018Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday 6:30pm Mac Lang, 78 Main St., SundridgePresident Jocelyn Modl 571-888-1210 laugh.love.playhockey@live.comSecretary Jacqueline Copeman 705 384 5506Treasurer Bill Copeman 705 384 5506 billcopeman@onlink.netMembership Chair Suzanne Copeman 705 384 5506Past International Officer PDG Bill Copeman

Burk’s Falls 14680 Chartered October 1938. Sponsored by North Bay Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Mary StreetClub Mailing Address Box 400 Burk’s Falls P0A 1C0President Ralph Snell 705-382-5634Secretary Taylor Keetch 705-571-1634 tinker_k@hotmail.comTreasurer Deb Hope 705-783-5555 debahope@hotmail.com

Emsdale 37322 Chartered March 1979 Sponsored by Burk’s Falls Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7pm at the Emsdale Community Centre, 32 Joseph St., EmsdaleClub Mailing Address Box 204 Emsdale P0A 1J0President Myrle Rawn 705 636 9739 onewhiskeyfan@hotmail.comSecretary Maureen Hilt 705 788 4302 maureenhilt@gmail.comTreasurer Jim Hilt 705 783 9163 jimhilt381@gmail.comMembership Chair Sarah Kastor 705 783 2656 sarahkastor@hotmail.comPast International Officers PDG Maureen & PDG Jim Hilt

Kearney 49976 Chartered November 1989. Sponsored by Emsdale Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 pm at the Community Centre, 8 Main StreetClub Mailing Address 8 Main Street, Box 1A, Kearney, P0A 1M0President John Smeets 705 636 1622 mylesstoga@hotmail.comSecretary-Treasurer Ronald Flavelle 705 636 5438 flav@surenet.net

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Magnetawan 14697 Chartered October 1966 Sponsored by Burk’s Falls Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:45 pm at the Magnetawan Grill & Grocery, 4244 Hwy 520Club Mailing Address Box 250 Magnetawan P0A 1P0President Michael Duchene 705 387 3128Secretary Doug Lidstone 705 387 3230 lidstone@outlook.comTreasurer Geoff Scott 705 387 1840Membership Chair Dean Bernas 705 384 7528Past International Officers PDG N Earl Box

South River 14709 Chartered June 1960. Sponsored by Burk’s Falls Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Wednesday 5:45pm at the South River Legion, 95 Ottawa AvenueClub Mailing Address Box 220 South River P0A 1X0President Jamie Froats 705 386 2177Secretary Skye Buchanan-Dell 705-386 8380 bobandskye@hotmail.comTreasurer Angela Loney 705 493 3673 angela.loney14@gmail.comMembership Chair Mary Bracey 705 386 0652

Sundridge 14712 Chartered March 1944. Sponsored by Parry Sound Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:45 pm at the Lions Den, 91 Water StreetClub Mailing Address Box 398 Sundridge P0A 1Z0President Murray Rogers 705 384 0813 dnrca11@gamil.comSecretary Alison Hines 705 384 5161 sundridgelions@gmail.comTreasurer Gwenyth Ferchat 705 384 9987 ferchat@xplornet.comMembership Chair Fred Theiling 705 384 2790

Whitestone-McKellar (formerly Dunchurch) 14686 Chartered March 1972 Sponsored by MagnetawanMeet 1st & 3rd Wed, Dinner 6pm, meeting 7pm at Whitestone Resort, 406 Whitestone Lake RoadClub Mailing AddressPresident Beth Gorham-Matthews 705-389-3257 elgorham@hotmail.comSecretary Joyce Campbell 519-502-9399 joymbell49@gmail.comTreasurer Terence Stanley 705 389 3586 terlwnstanley@gmail.com

Lions Clubs 21 East

Region Chair – John Jackson Zone Chair – Gord Henderson

Baysville 14958 Chartered June 1972 Sponsored by Huntsville Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Monday (dinner 3rd) 7 pm at the Seniors Building, University StreetClub Mailing Address Box 54 Baysville P0B 1A0President Stasi O’Hare 705 767 3880 baysvillelionstasi@gmail.comSecretary Cyndi Walsh-Ezeilo 705 706 1968 cyndiwalsh@live.caTreasurer Tania Tindall 705 767 3593Membership Chair Glen Maynard 705 767 3943

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Bracebridge 14961 Chartered November 1942 Sponsored by Huntsville Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 pm at the Lions Hall, 325 Fraserburg RoadClub Mailing Address Box 10069 Bracebridge P1L 1W6President Mike Guiry 705 637 0300 mguiry@cogeco.caSecretary Daniel Soucy 705 645 4707 dsoucy3@cogeco.caTreasurer Christopher Tonge 705 769 1949 chris.tonge@calvalcadeford.comMembership Chair Robert Barbet 705 644 2916Past International Officers PDG Yvette Gerber, PDG Terry Mayhew & PCC Greg Readman

Dorset 14971 Chartered April 1972. Sponsored by Huntsville Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7 pm at the Dorset Recreation Centre, 1051 Main StreetClub Mailing Address Box 209 Dorset P0A 1E0President Thomas Krawczyk 705 766 9026 thekraw67@gmail.comSecretary Joanne Krawczyk 705 766 9026 liz65kraw@gmail.comTreasurer Peter Dickson 519 763 5305 peter.dickson.dorset@gmail.comMembership Chair Lesley Patterson 416 434 0630 la.patterson@z-associates.caPast International Officer PDG Doug Wilson

Dwight 14972 Chartered December 1971 Sponsored by Huntsville Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7 pm at the Dwight Community Centre, 1012 Dwight Beach RoadClub Mailing Address PO Box 232, Dwight P0A 1H0President Robert Barnhart 705 635 2521 barnhartsg@hotmail.comSecretary Gundy Upans 705 635 1922 gundy@lakeofbays-ontario.caTreasurer Joe Deniet 705 635 3470 joedeniet@sympatico.caMembership Chair Robert Barnhart 705 635 2521 barnhartsg@hotmail.com

Gravenhurst 14974 Chartered October 1946 Sponsored by Bracebridge Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30pm @ The Frosty Pint Pub, 110 Ferguson Road.Club Mailing Address Box 582 Gravenhurst P1P 1T9President Scott Slater 705 687 2550 scotty_slater@hotmail.comSecretary Chris Lewis 705 644 3080 chris@chrisTLewis.caTreasurer Kathy Daoust 705 687 7150 daoustkathy@gmail.comMembership Chair Sarah Nelson 705 727 3770 nelsonsarah339@gmail.comPast International Officers PDG Kathy Daoust, PDG Dave Durant, PDG Archie Howard,

PDG Chris Lewis & PDG Nancy Watt-Durant

Huntsville 14975 Chartered October 1941 Sponsored by Burk’s Falls Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 pm at Chaffey Hall, 24 Chaffey Twp RoadClub Mailing Address 24 Chaffey Twp Road, Huntsville P1H 1C8President Mark Urbanski 705-349-0321 markaurbanski@gmail.comSecretary Scott Richardson 705 787 5411 scott@mototronics.caTreasurer Bob McDonald bob@rvservice.ca

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Stephenson District 14995 Chartered May 1973 Sponsored by Huntsville Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at the Port Sydney Community Center, District Road 10Club Mailing Address Box 41 Utterson P0B 1M0President Dean Smales 705 385 3475 deanshomehardware@bell net.caSecretary Stan Stillar 705-385-2756 stillar@vianet.on.caTreasurer Gordon Looker 705-704-9845 gord.looker@outlook.comMembership Chair Jason Fitzgerald 705 385 3567 jason@broadleafgroup.ca

Lions Clubs 21 West

Region Chair - John Jackson Zone Chair – Frank Spykerman

Britt 14964 Chartered August 1968 Sponsored by Parry Sound Lions ClubMeet 1st Tuesday 7pm - Britt Nursing Station 987 Riverside Drive

3rd Tuesday, 7pm at the Waterfront Inn, 1231 Riverside DriveClub Mailing Address Box 10 Britt P0G 1A0President Stephen Wohleber 705 383 2432 sbwohleber@gmail.comSecretary Kenneth Breadner 705 383 2469 kbreadner@gmail.comTreasurer Douglas Wright 705 383 0712 dwright@persona.ca

MacTier 14980 Chartered November 1947 Sponsored by Parry Sound Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Dinner 1st), 7pm at the Lions Hall, 53 Haig StreetClub Mailing Address Box 71 MacTier P0C 1H0

President Jacco Spykerman 705-378 4258 jacco@spikebuilders.comSecretary Tracey Fitchett 705 375 2419 spydergirl33@gmail.comTreasurer Lorri Spykerman 705 378 4258 lorri@spikebuilders.com

Parry Sound 14989 Chartered May 1940 Sponsored by Sudbury Lions ClubMeet 2nd Tuesday, 6:30pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 30 Mary StreetClub Mailing AddressPresident Alison Gardner 705 746 6293 alliemgardner@gmail.comSecretary Janet Jackson 705 938 0905 jacksons@vianet.caTreasurer Shirley Little 705 746 8459 shirleylittle@bell.netMembership Chair John Jackson 705 774 1372 jacksons@vianet.ca

Peninsula 32320 Chartered May 1976 Sponsored by Port Carling Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday (dinner 3rd), 7pm at the Peninsula Recreation Centre,Club Mailing Address 1071 Juddhaven Rd., MinettPresident Judy Ellis-Paxton 705-765-5716 bpscruge705@gmail.comSecretary Rosalie Graham 289 251 4776 rosaliekgraham@gmail.comTreasurer Mary Clough 705 765 3306 mary_e_clough@hotmail.comMembership Chair Pam Newton 705 765 6581 joeriver1@gmail.com

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Port Carling 14992 Chartered November 1945 Sponsored by Parry Sound Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 pm at Memorial Community Centre, 3 Bailey StreetClub Mailing Address Box 431 Port Carling P0B 1J0President Cathy Duck 705-765-6083 duckfam@sympatico.caSecretary Michael Anne MacDonald 705 765 7740 Cell 705 706 0682Treasurer Beverley Hyatt 705-645 5658 brhyatt@yahoo.caMembership Chair Jean-Ann Baranik 705 765 5650Past International Officers PDG Dave Hewitt, PDG Barb Ennis

Windermere & District 15003 Chartered April 1968 Sponsored by Port Carling Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Tuesday (Dinner 4th), 7 pm at the Village Hall, 2416 Windermere RoadClub Mailing Address Box 113 Windermere P0B 1P0President Stephen Strand 705-764-3432Secretary Rolf Hermann 705-769-11071 jstanbury@gmail.comTreasurer James Stanbury 705-385-1442 jstanbury@gmail.com

Lions Clubs 36 East

Region Chair – Sheila Webb Zone Chair – Denise Naughton

Barrie 14957 Chartered September 1931 Sponsored by Newmarket Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm at the Lions Hall, 386 Blake StreetClub Mailing Address 386 Blake Street Barrie L4M 1L3President Stephen Fox 705 487 7451 foxsbakerydeli@rogers.comSecretary Susan Chapman 705 252 9119 chapmanrobert@rogers.comTreasurer Kenneth Cumming 705 726 0341 bruceken7@hotmail.comMembership Chair James Sproul 705 792 4855 jsproul36@gmail.comPast International Officers PDG Fred Brox, DG Bryon MacLellan

Barrie South 62100 Chartered October 1999 Sponsored by Springwater-Vespra Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Monday, 7pm at the Herb n Sage Restaurant, 558 Essa Road at MapletonClub Mailing Address c/o Secretary Shirley Day, 20 Granville St, Barrie, L4N 3J9President Jordan Carrier 705 728 5579 jrlc199424@hotmail.comSecretary Jessica Day 705 728 5579 jessicasday9@gmail.comTreasurer Florence Skrypnychuk 705 728 4578 floskryp@gmail.comMembership Chair Len Day 705 728 5579 len_ang@bconnex.netPast International Officer PDG Len Day

Orillia 14987 Chartered August 1937 Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 2nd Monday (dinner) 6:30pm at the Best Western, 400 Memorial AvenueMeet 4th Monday, 6:30pm at the Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W, OrilliaClub Mailing Address Box 403 Orillia L3V 6J8President Alan Smale 705 327 1863 busguy48@gmail.comSecretary Wendy Taylor 705 325 2785 wendytaylor@rogers.comTreasurer Bill Belfour 705 326 0931 bbelfour@sympatico.caMembership Chair Brenda Healey 705 325 3196 brendahealey@hotmail.ca

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Oro District 14988 Chartered January 1973 Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7pm @ Oro Station Community Hall, 31 Ridge Rd East, Oro StationClub Mailing Address Box 45 Oro L0L 2X0President Jeff Cuculick 705 353 0119 jeffcuculick@gmail.comSecretary Jamie Soule 705 718 2916 soulman10@rogers.comTreasurer Doug Cheshire 705-722-8130 douglas.cheshire@bell.caMembership Chair Robert Sutherland 705 722 7864 robandcat@bellnet.ca

Springwater-Vespra 37933 Chartered January 1973 Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7pm at the Community Centre, 74 Doran Road, MidhurstClub Mailing Address 1209 Hwy 26 Minesing L0L 1Y2President Allan Mills 705 722 8192 agmills@rogers.comSecretary Ian Ashton 705 730 0043 ian.ashton@sympatico.caTreasurer Ken Ground 705 739 6935 kwground@rogers.comMembership Chair Barb Webster 705 739 1517 websterbarb@ymail.com

Washago & District 15002 Chartered November 1949 Sponsored by GravenhurstMeet 2nd & 4th Monday (Dinner 2nd), 7 pm at the Lions Hall, 4343 Hamilton StreetClub Mailing Address Box 180 Washago L0K 1B0President Juri Merelaid 705-689-5698 jmerelaid@gmail.comSecretary Sandy Merelaid 705-689-5698 jmerelaid@gmail.comTreasurer Mike Diaram 705-689-3646 mdiaram@hotmail.com

Lions Clubs 36 WestRegion Chair – Tim Holmes Zone Chair – Gillian Reynolds

Coldwater 14969 Chartered August 1939 Sponsored by Orillia Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 pm at the United Church, Harriet StreetClub Mailing Address Box 497 Coldwater L0K 1E0President Laird Vanni 705 686 7025 coldwaterfuneralhome@

amtelecom.net

Secretary Ronald David 705 999 3258 ron.fdtc@gmail.comTreasurer Tom Smith 705 686 7901Past International Officer PDG Morley Marchant

Midland 14982 Chartered November 1937 Sponsored by Barrie Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 pm at the Quality Inn, 924 King Street.Club Mailing Address Box 401 Midland L4R 4L1President Robert Bingham 705 534 4597 bingy@rogers.comSecretary Ruth Hounsome 705 209 1534 rhounsome@hotmail.comTreasurer Thomas Huntley 705 528 1087 tomhuntley@rogers.comMembership Chair Sheila Webb 705 322 3304 sheila.webb@rogers.comPast International Officer PCC Gord Walker

Penetanguishene 14991 Chartered August 1939 Sponsored by Midland Lions ClubMeet 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2 Poyntz StreetClub Mailing AddressPresident Randy Hargrave 705 526 9761 scuba@thunderstar.netSecretary Barry Michaud 705 355 0894 bcmichaud966@gmail.comTreasurer James Brown 705 549 0662 jbrown@sympatico.caMembership Chair Irene Ashworth 705 355 0280 irene_dean@rogers.comPast International Officer PDG Randy Hargrave

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Port McNicoll 38602 Chartered June 1980 Sponsored by Elmvale & District LionsMeet 2nd & 4th Tuesday (Dinner 1st) 7pm at the Lions Clubhouse, 501 Alberta St, Port McNicollEmail portmcnicoll@a12lions.org Website www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/portmcnicollClub Mailing Address Box 599 Port McNicoll L0K 1R0President Maurice RoiSecretary Sheri Black 705 433 1551 sheriblack42@gmail.comTreasurer John Lever 705 534 4079Membership Chair Jo-Anne Granger 705 526 1618 scrappergirl45@gmail.com

Tiny Township 98169 Chartered January 2007 Sponsored by Port McNicoll Lions ClubMeet 1st & 3rd Thursday (Dinner 3rd) 7pm at Community Centre, 91 Concession 8 E PerkinsfieldEmail tinytownship@a12lions.orgClub Mailing Address 39 Concession 5 W, Tiny, L0L 2T0President Kelly McNamara 705 322 7892 kelly_mac@rogers.comSecretary Susan Truax 705 322 7072 struax@live.caTreasurer Gillian Reynolds 705 322 2300 reyngil@rogers.comMembership Chair Elaine Coulter 705 361 1795 elainecoulter1@gmail.com

Victoria Harbour & District 15000 Chartered July 1972 Sponsored by Midland Lions ClubMeet 2nd and 4th Tuesday (Dinner 4th) 7pm at the Oakwood Community Centre, 290 Park StEmail victoriaharbour@a12lions.org Website www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/VictoriaHPresident Dennis Esterbrooks 705 534 7786 restec606@rogers.comSecretary Michele Gouett 705 529 6820 mpgouett@gmail.comTreasurer Larry Pattullo 705 534 3492 jlpattullo@rogers.comMembership Chair Larry Pattullo 705 534 3492 jlpattullo@rogers.comPast International Officer PDG Ruth Roberts

LEO CLUBS DISTRICT A-12Leo Chair - Zac Day

Bradford Meet 3rd Tuesday 7pm at The Lion’s Den

Port McNicoll Meet 1st & 3rd Sunday 1pm at Port McNicoll Library

Tiny Township Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday 630pm at Wyevale United Church

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Lioness Clubs District A-12

Lioness Liaison – Lioness Silvia Leibundgut

Angus & District Meet 3rd Tuesday, 7:30pm at Angus Lions HallClub Mailing Address 380 Mill Street Angus L0M 1B4President Wendy Payne 705 424 5271 wendypayne@yahoo.caSecretary Brenda Martin 705 737 3158 brendaimartin@hotmail.comTreasurer Elizabeth Smeulders 705 424 2749

Barrie Meet 1st Thursday, 6pm at the Lions Gate Hall, 386 Blake StreetClub Mailing Address 3055 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil L9S 4C3President Silvia Leibundgut 705-436-2185 silviarudy1@gmail.comSec/Treas Lynda Perrault 705-721-0163 L_Perrault@rogers.com

Elmvale & District Meet 3rd Tuesday, 7pm at the Elmvale Legion, John StreetClub Mailing Address PO Box 3090, Elmvale L0L 1P0President Linda Belcourt 705-322-3703 blecourt.linda@sympatico.caSecretary Lynn Patkau 705-322-3309 lpatkau@bell.netTreasurer Fran Archer 705-627-3326 fran@trackvehiclerepair.com

Huntsville Meet 2nd Wednesday - Board of Directors, 7 pm at Members’ homeMeet 4th Wednesday - General Meeting - 7:00pm at Members’ home

Club Mailing Address c/o Mary McWhinnie, 76 Hanes Rd., Huntsville, P1H 1M3President Lavina Sinclair 705-789-4732Secretary Mary McWhinnie 705-789-7456 mbmcwhinnie@cogeco.caTreasurer Barbara Searle 705-789-4030 bksearle76@gmail.com

Innisfil Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7pm at Lions Hall, 982 Innisfil Beach Rd,Club Mailing Address PO Box 7022 Innisfil L9S 1A8President Sue Bennett 705-456-4086 sue.bennett@bamanagement.caSecretary Marian Pauley 705-436-2485 marian.pauley@bell.netTreasurer Betty Hamilton 705-431 4889 bettyjh13@hotmail.com

Oro DistrictMeet 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pm at St. Thomas Church Hall

Club Mailing Address 2076 Ridge Rd. West, Oro Medonte, L0L 2L0President Diane Abou Fadel 705-722-0699 abou_fadel14@gmail.comSecretary Wendy Gilchrist 705-715-7753 wendy@xtime.comTreasurer Donna Brunner 705-722-0578

Wasaga BeachMeet 1st Tuesday 7 pm, at the Lions Den, RecPlex Centre

Club Mailing Address Box 475 Wasaga Beach L9Z 1A5President Monique Sennesael 705 429 4528 sennesael@sympatico.caSecretary Carol Thurston 705 539 0108 cjsherwoodthurston@gmail.comTreasurer Beth Dea 705 429 6849 deabs@rogers.com

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Lions Clubs Visitation ScheduleClub Zone Governor 1st VDG 2nd VDG Zone Chair

Alliston 8S October 24 September 26

Almaguin Highlands 21N November 1 TBA

Angus 8N November 15 January 17

Barrie 36E October 2 October 16

Barrie South 36E January 7 October 29

Baysville 21E November 19 September 17

Bond Head 8S November 20 October 2

Bracebridge 21E October 3 October 11

Bradford 8S January 21 October 15

Britt 21W January 16 September 5

Burk’s Falls 21N September 17 October 15

Coldwater 36W February 25 January 28

Collingwood 8N November 13 October 23

Dorset 21E February 13 September 26

Dwight 21E September 24 October 8

Elmvale 8N November 27 September 25

Emsdale 21N October 4 November 15

Gravenhurst 21E February 19 October 16

Huntsville 21E October 3 October 3

Innisfil 8N September 18 November 20

Kearney 21N November 26 October 9

MacTier 21W November 6 January 2nd

Magnetawan 21N October 16 November 20

Midland 36W January 16 November 21

Orillia 36E December 10 January 14

Oro District 36E December 17 November 6

Parry Sound 21W October 9 September 11

Penetanguishene 36W January 9 November 28

Peninsula 21W October 2 September 18

Port Carling 21W September 25 October 10

Port McNicoll 36W January 22 November 13

Schomberg 8S October 1 September 17

South River 21N September 26 December 12

Springwater-Vespra 36E February 14 September 27

Stayner 8N November 1 December 6

Stephenson 21E October 17 November 21

Sundridge 21N November 8 October 25

Thornton 8N November 12 September 10

Tiny Township 36W January 3 November 15

Tottenham 8S October 3 November 21

Victoria Harbour 36W December 11 November 27

Wasaga Beach 8N December 12 February 12

W. B. Nancy Island 8N October 10 March 13

Washago 36E February 11 September 24

Whitestone-McKellar 21N October 8 October 18

Windermere 21W October 23 September 25

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A-12 Dates to Remember

A-12 Cabinet MeetingsOpen to all members of the Lions Family. Cabinet Secretary will send out invitations to each Club, Chair and PDG

August 19thBarrie Lions

October 21stCamp Dorset

February 10th

Washago Lions ClubJune 2nd

TBA

A-12 ConventionOpen to all members of the Lions Family

April 12-14, 2018 – Hidden Valley Resort Huntsville

Learning WeekendContact Chris Lewis for more details or email

April 13, 2018– Hidden Valley Resort Huntsville

Club AnniversariesContact Club President for more details

Burks Falls80th

Oct 22 1938

Sundridge75th

Mar 30 1944

Elmvale70th

Jan 19 1949

Britt Lions50th

Aug 12 1968

Tottenham50th

Feb 9 1969

Lioness RalliesContact Lioness Liaison Silvia Leibundgut for details

Fall Rally October 13 Oro-Medonte Spring Rally April 7th TBA

Long Range Planning MeetingContact PDG Jim Hilt for details

September 30th 2-4:30pm 4343 Hamilton St., Washago

Region RalliesOpen to all members of the Lions Family. Contact the region chairs for details

Region 8TBA

Region 21March 5th Parry Sound Legion

30 Mary Street

Region 36March 12th Location TBA

Zone Meetings (District Governor Advisory Meetings)Open to all lions. Club presidents and secretaries are expected to attend. Chairs will send you notices.

Zone 8 N

November 4Elmvale

March 3TBA

Zone 8 S

October 28Alliston

March 31Schomberg

TBA January20

(Presidents,Secretaries &

1st VicePresidents)

Zone 21 N

November 15

Emsdale

January 24Sundridge

3rd Mtg.TBA

Zone 21 E

September 25

Huntsville

November 21Dwight

March 5Baysville

Zone 21 W

November 3MacTier

March 16MacTier

Zone 36 E

October 18Orillia Legion

6pm

November 29

TBA

March 26TBA

Zone 36 W

September 13

Port McNicoll

November 27VictoriaHarbour

February 7Penetang

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MD “A” Dates to Remember

MD “A” Council MeetingOpen to all members of the Lions Family. Contact DG Bryon McLellan for details

September 7 & 8 November 2 & 3 February 22 & 23 May 25

Markham Markham Markham St. Catharine’s

MD “A” ConventionOpen to all members of the Lions Family

May 24 – 26, 2019 - Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre,327 Ontario Street, St. Catharine’s, ON L2R 5L3 www.holidayinn.com/stcath

International Dates to Remember

International Conventions2019 – July 5 – July 9 – Milan, Italy2020 – June 26 – June 30 – Singapore2021 – June 25 – June 29 – Montreal, Quebec, Canada2022 – July 1 – July 5 – New Delhi, India2023 – July 7 – July 11 Boston, Massachusetts2024 – June 21 - 25 Melbourne, Australia

USA/Canada Lions Leadership ForumsOpen to all members of the Lions Family. Contact 1VDG Jamie Jones orwww.usacanadalionsforum.org for details

2018 – September 20-22 – Columbus, Ohio2019 – September 19-21 – Spokane, Washington2020 – Louisville, Kentucky2021 – Des Moines, Iowa

LCI InstitutesContact PDG Chris Lewis for details or go to www.lionsclub.org

Emerging Lions Leadership Institute: For Lions who have never served as Club PresidentNovember 3-5, 2018 – Chicago, ILL, USADeadline for applications is August 20, 2018

Advanced Lions Leadership Institute: For Lions who have served as Club President but not reached theposition of First Vice District GovernorNovember 10-12, 2018 - Winnipeg, Manitoba.Deadline for applications is August 27, 2018.

Faculty Development Institute: For Lions who have some experience as faculty members at Lionstraining events, have demonstrated basic instructional skills, and have a keen interest in furtherdeveloping those skillsJanuary 19-21, 2019, Reno, Nevada, USADeadline for applications is November 5, 2018

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Reporting Procedures

WEB MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP REPORTS (WMMRs)

The procedure for completing the WMMR online is available from the Lions Clubs Internationalweb site at www.lionsclubs.org. An identification number and password are required. If you are anew user, there is a spot to enter your membership number and a password will be sent to you.(Note, the LCI data base must show your correct email address.)

These electronically filed WMMRs must be completed by the last day of the current month. As aclub makes changes to their membership online, these changes occur automatically. Changes cancontinue to be made during the month. Note that a club cannot file reports for future month(s).

If the report is missed for a month, the transaction is included in the next month’s papersubmission or entered into the WMMR for the next month.

The President and Secretary can modify club information, view club statements and generatereports. Club Treasurers can view member data, print reports, view club statements and makepayments.

The Governor, Cabinet Secretary, and membership chair can retrieve the information which isfiled, therefore it is not necessary to send copies of the MMR to them.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS

Activities reports for a Club can be completed online at the LCI website at www.lionsclubs.org. Itshould be decided who will be responsible for doing this work in your club. You will be asked toindicate the amount of money donated and an estimate of the volunteer service hours. It is notnecessary to send copies of the activities reports to any District Officer as this information isavailable online.

CLUB OFFICER REPORT FORM (Formerly PU-101):

This form should be completed immediately after the Club elections are held and copies sent toInternational or the form completed online. The form is due at LCI by May 15th. Failure tocomplete this form means that newly elected Club Officers will not receive their information andmaterials for their year, nor can they be listed in the International or the District A-12 directories.If the incoming Officers are not shown, they can’t obtain passwords for the LCI website. Since thenames are added from the LCI data base, please make sure the correct address, phone number,email address and name of the spouse are shown on the LCI website for each Club Officer.

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Lions Club Dues

All these Club dues must be paid from the Club’s Administration Account.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL (LCI)

$43 annually billed twice a year in July & January at $21.50 per member, based on membershipnumbers on record at LCI on June 30th & December 31st. It is imperative that Club Secretaries provide up-to-date information to LCI for added or dropped members on their Monthly Membership Reports.Lion Clubs International includes “Canada Payment instructions” with each statement theysend to a Lions Club.

Payments are to be mailed to a Toronto lock box at:International Association of Lions ClubsPO Box 2425, Station “A”Toronto, Ontario M5W 2K5

Online Payment Options: In addition to paying by cheque, Credit Card or PayPal is now an option for ClubTreasurers with a valid MyLCI User ID and password. Club Treasurers can visit MyLCI on the Lions ClubsInternational website. After logging onto MyLCI, choose Club, Statement, and select PayPal or Credit/DebitCard.

A Club which has an unpaid balance more than US $20.00 per member or US $1,000 per Club, whichever isless, outstanding past 120 days is suspended including the charter, right, privileges, and obligations ofthe Lions Club. In the event the Club does not reach good standing within the 90-day suspension period,their charter is automatically cancelled.

A Club with any amount in dues outstanding is not allowed to vote at any convention.For Lions Club International dues questions, contact the LCI Accounts Receivable Department ataccountsreceivable@lionsclubs.org

MULTIPLE DISTRICT “A”

$14.50 annually per member, billed once a year near the beginning of Lions year based on the August1st MMR figures.

District A-12 conducted a pilot project in 2017 – 2018 to collect and submit Multiple District “A” dues fromthe clubs of District A12 on behalf of Multiple District “A”.

Clubs will be invoiced along with their A-12 dues and payments will be submitted to A-12 CabinetTreasurer at the address provided on the invoice.

No adjustments are made during the year either for dropped or added members.A Club with any amount in dues outstanding is not allowed to vote at any convention.

DISTRICT$10 plus a $6 LLW assessment, billed once a year near the beginning of the Lions year based on thenumber of club members according to Lions Clubs International records as of August 1 st.

Payments are to be mailed to the Cabinet Treasurer at the address on the dues invoice.A Club with any amount in dues outstanding is not allowed to vote at any convention.

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Official Visits to Clubs

All clubs will have an “official visit” from a District Officer (District Governor, Vice Governor orZone Chair) during the year. There are certain rules of protocol that should be observed forofficial visits by both the District Officer and the Club.

The visitation dates are listed in this directory; however, the Officer should advise you during thesummer when he/she expects to make his/her official visit. A week or so before the actual datethe Officer will phone the club President or Secretary and confirm the visit and the number ofLions who will be attending. At that time, the Officer will also find out if there are any activities(e.g. induction of new Lions, installation of Club Officers, presentation of awards, etc.) that youwould like the Officer to perform. The Officer will also inquire if there are any particular topicsthat you would like to have covered during his/her presentation and will advise youapproximately how long their presentation will take.

On the night of the official visit, it will be expected, of course, that regular Club business will beconducted – but there should not be any other guest speaker (unless it is with the permission ofthe District Officer).

The Club should not charge for the meal of the District Officer. Any others travelling with theDistrict Officer (including his/her spouse) are expected to pay for their meals.

It is important that you assign a Club member (or members) to meet the guest(s) on arrival andintroduce them around during the social period prior to the actual meeting. NEVER leave yourguest(s) standing alone in the room.

The District Officer should be positioned at the head table immediately to the right of thePresident or Chair and his/her seat indicated so he/she has a place to put papers. It is notnecessary to have the spouse at the head table.

Obtain from him/her a biography which should be given to the Lion who will be introducing theDistrict Officer to the Club.

The District Officer should be on the agenda immediately after dinner, unless other arrangementsare made prior to the meeting, and be properly introduced. Be sure that a podium or lectern isavailable, and a sound system is available if necessary. Following the presentation, he/she shouldbe thanked and may be presented with a small token of appreciation if you wish. This could bean item from the Lions catalogue, an item of local interest, or a donation on his/her behalf to aLions activity. DO NOT allow a motion from the floor to donate money to a project such as theGovernor’s project. It will be embarrassing to both the Officer and you when Lions speak aboutthe pros and cons of supporting this project. If a previous decision has been reached, the chequecan be presented that evening if desired.

The District Officer will remain at your meeting until adjournment, unless weather considerationsand a long travel distance dictate early departure.

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Guest Speakers at Clubs

A guest speaker at a club may be any of the above District Officers or a Cabinet Chair, a visitingLion from outside our district, or an individual from outside Lionism who has been invited tomake a presentation to your Club. Having a guest speaker at your club requires certain rules ofprotocol to be observed.

Confirm in writing – the date of the visit, how long the speaker has on the agenda, how many willbe coming with the speaker, any requirements for flip chart, projector, screen, etc.

On the night of the visit, the Club should make guests welcome and not charge for the meal ofthe guest speaker.

It is important that you assign a Club member to meet the guest on arrival and introduce them tomembers during the social period prior to the actual meeting. NEVER leave your guest standingalone in the room.

Obtain a biography which should be given to the Lion who will be introducing the speaker.

Your guest speaker should always sit at the head table immediately to the right of the Presidentor Chair. If your Club has any traditions about dinner time activities, as a courtesy, let the guestknow. If the guest is not a Lion, take a moment to explain the function of the Tail Twister so thatthe guest knows what to expect as the Tail Twister makes his/her rounds.

Your guest speaker should be on the agenda immediately after dinner, unless otherarrangements are made prior to the meeting. Have the guest properly introduced by a Lionresponsible for this introduction. Be sure that a podium or lectern is available and a soundsystem available if necessary. Following the guest’s presentation, he/she should be properlythanked and may be presented with a small token of appreciation if you wish. This could be anitem from the Lions catalogue, an item of local interest, or a donation on his/her behalf to a Lionsfund. DO NOT allow a motion to donate money to a fund which your guest speaker represents. Itwill be embarrassing to both the speaker and you when Lions speak about the pros and cons ofsupporting this project!

If your guest is not a Lion offer him/her the opportunity to leave following the presentation. Itwill be up to the guest to decide whether to stay for the balance of the meeting.

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Introducing Guest Speakers

When planning an introduction, use the T...I...S formula in organizing your ideas.

T stands for TOPIC. Speak first about the topic of the guest speaker or the position of the guestspeaker in Lionism. Give the exact title of the talk, if known to you.

I is for IMPORTANCE. Next tell the audience why this topic or person is important to this group.

S is for SPEAKER. Give the audience the speaker’s qualifications. As the final two or three wordsof your introduction, give the speaker’s name. Be sure to say it clearly and distinctly.

Be brief. It is not necessary to speak longer than sixty seconds – preferably less. Speakinformally – just as you would across a dinner table.

Be enthusiastic about your assignment. Be alive. Make your introduction sparkle. You owe it tothe person you are introducing and to your audience to put a lot of zip into your introduction.Show that it is a real privilege to introduce this speaker.

Avoid inside jokes and reminiscing. This is not fair to the speaker or the audience. If you and thespeaker have experiences from the past – leave them there.

Above all, be warm and sincere. It is discourteous to be otherwise!

Thanking Guest Speakers

The speaker should be thanked by a Lion Member who has been notified well in advance and notby a last-minute choice. Quite often Members are embarrassed by these last-minute chores. Thiswill not occur if a President has his/her meeting agenda planned and arranged well in advance.

The thank you should be brief. A highlight of the presentation may be mentioned, but there is noreason to repeat most of the speech!

A warm and sincere thank you with a formal presentation of a gift or certificate if planned shouldbe carried out by the Lion doing the ‘thank you’.

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Toast to Partners-In-Service

At a Lions charter night, it is sometimes desired to have a toast to the partners in service. Notethat we no longer “toast the ladies” in Lionism. An appropriate toast would be: “Would all theLions present rise and join me in a toast to those Partners-in-Service who are not Lions but whosupport us…”

Club Boundaries

Each Lions Club has a geographic service area within which it should operate with regard to fund-raising. From time to time a Club may wish to embark on a fund-raising project which, to besuccessful, would appear to require a larger target group than their own territory offers. If yourClub wishes to raise funds in an area outside its own service area, it is a courtesy to obtain thepermission of the Club whose area is to be used. Requests should be in writing as should theresponse from the Club receiving the request. Usually most requests for fund-raising outside of aClub’s service areas will be permitted; however, if a Club refuses a request, the Club requestingpermission should accept the decision of the Club from which they were asking cooperation.

Zone Meetings (District Governor Advisory Meetings)

The Zone Chairperson convenes two or three Zone Advisory Committee meetings during his orher term. The President and Secretary of each club in the Zone form the District Governor’s ZoneAdvisory Committee, however any Lion is welcome to attend. At some “Zone Business Meetings”the President and Secretary only may be invited to meet with the Governor or Vice Governor.The goals of these meetings are to meet, share ideas and information and advise the DistrictGovernor on any resolutions or actions. District Chairs also like to take these opportunities toexplain their programs.

Region Rallies

Held twice yearly with all clubs in the Region represented. They are usually held in March or Apriland during the A-12 convention. This is an evening of fun and fellowship with campaigning andspeeches by Lions seeking District office at the Region Chair, Vice Governor and District Governorlevels. Regional Meetings (Rallies) are called by the Region Chair with the Region Chair presiding.

Cabinet Meetings

Held three times yearly, chaired by the District Governor and hosted by various clubs in theDistrict, selected by the District Governor. The Club President is expected to attend with the ClubSecretary, Vice presidents and any interested member. District business is discussed, and reportsare given by Cabinet Officers and District Committee Chairs.

NOTE: All of the above meetings are opportunities for fellowshipand to learn more about Lionism and District programs

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Borrowing of Club Paraphernalia

Although the “borrowing” of Club paraphernalia by visiting Lions can add to healthy inter-clubrivalry and can build lasting friendships, it can also cause friction when inappropriate items areremoved.

The practice of “borrowing” is neither endorsed, nor discouraged; however, if it is to take place,we strive to have this activity benefit fellowship, not cause rifts or friction of any nature.

The following guidelines are intended to form the basis for an understanding of what is“appropriate” and what is “off limits” when considering “borrowing” items belonging to anotherClub.

Items which are “off limits” and not to be taken are the flag set, banner, charter,podium/speakers stand, picture of the Queen, Club awards, all items hung on walls or displayedin a case, and any items having historical or sentimental value.

Items considered appropriate and OK to “borrow” are the gavel, gong, a stuffed animal or anyother small item not vital to the Club’s operation.

Clubs are urged to purchase a gong and gavel for everyday use and put away their charter gongand gavel. Also make sure your Club name is clearly engraved onto each piece of

Flag Protocol

When there is one Canadian flag, it should be positioned to the left of the speaker – as seen bythe audience.

Where there are two flags, the Canadian flag should be on the left of any other flag – as seen bythe audience.

Where there are three flags, the Canadian flag should be in the middle of the three.

When there are four or more flags, the Canadian flag should be on the left – as seen by theaudience.

When used in connection with the unveiling of a statue or monument, the flag should form adistinctive feature during the ceremony, but the flag itself should never be used as the coveringfor the statue or monument.

The flag of another country should not be flown unless someone from that country is present.

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Death or Tragedy Procedures

When a serious illness, death, disaster or other tragedy comes to the attention of any Lion

Member within our District, it is essential that this information is communicated quickly and

accurately throughout the District. Immediately upon receipt of the information, the Lion

Member should phone the Memorial Chair, Jim Hilt at 705 783 9163 If unable to contact Jim,

then contact Vice Governor Jamie Jones. Please provide as much information as possible to

avoid additional emails later (location, dates and times of visitations, whether a Lions Memorial

Service will be held, etc.).

The details can be sent by email to jimhilt381@gmail.com but please use the PHONE AS WELL

as email.

Death and Memorial Notifications

With our new email system, death notices and memorial service notices will be sent

immediately to all Club Presidents, Secretaries, District Officers, and Past District Governors and

Council Chairpersons ONLY. You may subscribe to that notification list if you wish. It is important

that any death and memorial notifications be communicated to your club quickly as often

memorial services occur with very little notice.

ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE UPON THE DEATH OF

A PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR OR SPOUSE

The Past District Governors’ Association Director for A-12 (PDG Nancy Watt-Durant) is to be notified by

telephone immediately. In the absence of Director Nancy, then Governor Bryon or IPDG Randy should be

notified.

The Past District Governors’ Association Director immediately notifies all other MD“A” Past District

Governors’ Association Directors, the MD“A” Secretary, and the Chairman of the Governors’ Council. The

information should include the name and year of service of the deceased and other details as may be

available at the time, i.e., visiting and funeral arrangements, Lions Service, etc.

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MDA Lions Environmental Photo Contest Guidelines 2018-19

Lions, Leos and Lioness Clubs in good standing can enter an original, unaltered, black-and-white or colourphoto of the environment in the Lions Environmental Photo Contest in each of the following categories:

1. Our Natural Environment:Example: Animal Life, Landscape (Urban or Natural), Plant Life or Weather Phenomenon; capturing the

magnificent beauty and grandeur of our natural environment. (without people)

2. Lions in Environmental Service:People are allowed in these photos highlighting our service work with the environment.

Lions/Leo/Lioness Clubs may submit one (1) 20.3 cm X 25.4 cm (8-inch X 10-inch) printed photo from eachcategory. (two photos in total can be submitted) Photos should be submitted to their District EnvironmentCoordinator in advance of their 2019 District Convention. The District will select one (1) winner from eachcategory at the District Convention, where the winner should be recognized.

Submit your photos to PZC Jim Rice, 7790 County Rd. 169

RR #1, Washago, ON L0K 2B0

705 689 8075

jwjrice@hotmail.com

The District will submit one (1) winning photo in each category to Multiple District ‘A’ no later thanMay 10th, 2019.

Multiple District ‘A’ will select winners at the MDA Convention in St Catharines. Registered conventionattendees will vote for their favourite photos. A cash award will be presented to the winningphotographers. All district submitted photos to MDA will appear on the MDA website.

Lion/Leo/Lioness photographers accept responsibility for the cost of takingand processing all photos. Contest photos become the property of MDA.

MDA reserves the rightto disqualify entries that do not meet contest criteria or that maybe

viewed as inappropriate or objectionable.

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Formation of MD “A”

1920 The formation of the oldest club in Ontario in Windsor1938 Multiple District “A” was formed – made up of sub-Districts A-1, A-2 and A-3.1939 District A-4 was added.1941 The Multiple District redistricted to form five sub-districts.1950 Sub-districts A-6 and A-7 were added.1953 A-8 (Quebec) was formed1958 Multiple District “A” divided to form nine districts.1963 A-8 divided to form A-8 and A-10.1964 A-2 divided to become A-2 and A-11.1972 District A-12 and A-14 (Quebec) were created.Multiple District “A” was then composed of A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-9, A-10, A-11, A-12 andA-14.1976 Districts A-1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11 and 12 divided to form new Districts A-15 and A-16.1981 The St Pierre and Miquelon islands off the east coast were transferred to District A-14 from District 41-S2.1993 At the MD“A” Convention in Kitchener the Lions of MD“A” approved the wish of the Quebec Lions ofDistricts A-8, A-10, A-14 and A-17 to form their own multiple District. MD “U” was given approval by LionsInternational and came into being in July 1994.1999 A6 merged with A5.2002 A7 and A11 were joined together to form District A7/11 and Zone 17 South of District A5 moved intoDistrict A12 to become Zone 21 North.

Multiple District “A” nowcomprises A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5,A-7/11, A-9, A-12, A-15 & A-16.

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History of A-12

1972 On July 1st, 1972 District A12 was formed from the existing Districts at that time and was made up of52 Clubs. New clubs that year were Innisfil, Oro, Stephenson and Victoria Harbour.1973 New clubsformed in Honey Harbour, Rosseau and Uxbridge.1974 New clubs formed in Gilford and Thornton1975 New clubs formed in Hillsdale, Holland Landing, Keswick, Peninsula and Woodville. To create theformation of District A16 the following 22 clubs were transferred out of A12 – Aurora, Beaverton, Brechin,Cannington, Claremont, Holland Landing, Keswick, King City, Kirkfield, Longford Mills, Nobleton, Markham-Unionville, Mount Albert, Newmarket, Oakridges, Pefferlaw, Stouffville, Sunderland, Twin Lakes, Uxbridge,Victoria Square and Woodville. This left 40 clubs in A12.1978 Rosseau Club cancelled1979 New club in Port McNicoll1980 New clubs in Midhurst and Pointe au Baril1982 New club in Everett-Tosorontio1985 New club in Bond Head1987 Beeton club cancelled1992 New club in Innisfil Killarney-Beach and Honey Harbour club cancelled.1994 New club in Oro-Medonte and Hillsdale club cancelled.1995 New club Barrie Sunrise – and Midhurst became Springwater Vespra.1997 Everett-Tosorontio club cancelled1998 Barrie Sunrise cancelled1999 New clubs in Beeton and Barrie South2002 Burk’s Falls, Dunchurch, Emsdale, Kearney, Magnetawan, South River and Sundridge transferredfrom A5 to A12 to create Zone 21 North.2005 Collingwood club cancelled.2006 New clubs Tiny Township and Tiny Trails. Innisfil Killarney-Beach club cancelled.2007 New club in Waubaushene and Oro-Medonte club cancelled.2008 Creemore and Cookstown clubs cancelled2009 Elmvale and Wasaga Beach clubs moved from 36W to 8N2010 Pointe au Baril club cancelled2011 New club Wasaga Beach Nancy Island and Bala club cancelled.2013 Tiny Trails club cancelled2014 Beeton club cancelled2015 Waubashene club cancelled2016 Gilford Lions Club cancelled,2017 New club Collingwood Centennial2018 New club Almaguin Highlands

** For detailed book of history for A-12 contact District Historian Dave Durant

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District Governors for This Area

1947-48 A-3 Gord Belyea – Toronto1947-48 A-5 Stan Darling – Burk’s Falls1949-50 A-5 Jack Smale – Sault Ste Marie1950-51 A-5 W Rightmeyer – Parry Sound1951-52 A-5 Dr. R. Mitchell – Sudbury1952-53 A-5 Norm Blanchard – Bala1953-54 A-5 Dave Kitchen – Little Current1954-55 A-5 Walter Jackson – Gravenhurst1955-56 A-5 John Forbes – Port Carling1956-57 A-5 E. Whalen – Sault Ste Marie1957-58 A-5 Arne Ritari – Sudbury1958-59 A-9 R. Watson – Lucknow1959-60 A-9 Harold Forster – Barrie1960-61 A-9 Morley McLean – Orangeville1961-62 A-9 Howard Huffman – Orillia1962-63 A-5 Dr. Bev Hallam – Burk’s Falls1962-63 A-9 Edwin Walker – Midland1963-64 A-9 Ken Henderson – Palmerston1964-65 A-9 Dr. Peter Bissonnette – Ripley1965-66 A-9 Keith Cook – Collingwood1966-67 A-5 Dr. W J Copeman – Sundridge1966-67 A-9 Ken Waines – Owen Sound1967-68 A-5 Dick Hyndman – Burk’s Falls1967-68 A-9 John W. Taylor – Alliston1968-69 A-9 Bill Moody – Mount Forest1969-70 A-9 Howard Henderson-Owen Sound1970-71 A-9 Frank Barnes – Arthur1971-72 A-5 Bob Hannigan – Gravenhurst1972-73 A-12 Dave Harper – Nobleton1973-74 A-12 George Brands – Mount Albert1974-75 A-12 Gord Walker – Midland1975-76 A-12 Bill McDougal – Sunderland1975-76 A-5 Michael Larochelle–South River1976-77 A-5 Earl Box – Burk’s Falls1976-77 A-12 George Green – Parry Sound1977-78 A-12 Bert Snow – Collingwood1978-79 A-12 Harold Keiser – Innisfil1979-80 A-5 Harold Gibson – Dunchurch1979-80 A-12 Arnold Linssen – Elmvale1980-81 A-12 Carm Gowan – Creemore1981-82 A-12 Carm Gowan – Creemore

1982-83 A-12 Leo Doucette – Thornton1983-84 A-12 James Boyle – Elmvale1984-85 A-12 Fred Brox – Midhurst1985-86 A-12 Bill Draper – Cookstown1986-87 A-12 Ralph Vezeau – Gravenhurst1987-88 A-12 Ted Bebbington – Barrie1988-89 A-12 Ray McFadden – Midhurst1989-90 A-12 Morley Marchant –Elmvale1990-91 A-12 John Hamilton – Gilford1991-92 A-12 Roger Barnes – Washago1992-93 A-12 Geo Blanchard – Collingwood1993-94 A-5 Bill Copeman – Sundridge1993-94 A-12 Dave Durant – Bracebridge1994-95 A-12 Bill Daoust – Gilford1995-96 A-12 Doug Wilson – Huntsville1996-97 A-12 James Quinn – Bradford1997-98 A-12 Jean Hamilton – Gilford1998-99 A-12 Bryan Overbeek – Bala1999-00 A-12 Bob Byers - Barrie2000-01 A-5 Bob Newell – Magnetawan2000-01 A-12 Yvette Gerber – Bala2001-02 A-12 Ron Desjardins – Elmvale2002-03 A-12 Dave Hewitt – Port Carling2003-04 A-12 Kathy Daoust – Gravenhurst2004-05 A-12 Terry Mayhew – Bracebridge2005-06 A-12 Leonard Day – Barrie South2006-07 A-12 Jim Hilt – Emsdale2007-08 A-12 Peter McCague – Alliston2008-09 A-12 Nancy Watt-Durant-Gravenhurst2009-10 A-12 George Bik – Alliston2010-11 A-12 Patti Byers – Port McNicoll2011-12 A-12 Jim Corneau – Bradford2012-13 A-12 Maureen Hilt – Emsdale2013-14 A-12 Chris Lewis – Gravenhurst2014-15 A-12 Barb Ennis – Port Carling2015-16 A-12 Richard Ratensperger–Nancy Island2016-17 A-12 Leonard Day – Barrie South2017-18 A-12 Randy Hargrave–Penetanguishene2018-19 A-12 Bryon McLellan - Barrie

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LIONS CAMPS

CAMP HURONDA

A camp for children and youth with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes, owned and operated by theCanadian Diabetes Association, since 1971, is located on a beautifully wooded peninsula on LakeWaseosa near Huntsville, Ontario.

Medical and dietary care are under the direction of doctors, with nurses and dieticians on staffthroughout the summer. Camp Huronda operations are dependent upon support from foundations,private, corporate and service clubs and the Lions Family.

Each year, carefully planned day and evening programs provide summer adventure of fun, activities,new skills and health care to 368 children between the ages of 8 and 15 years and a Counselor inTraining program to 16-year olds. The two-week long camping sessions that Huronda provides are oftenthe start of children taking responsibility for their lifelong daily diabetes management.

District A-12 has a long history of camp support. Over 25 years ago the A12 Lions family built newshower houses, then raised funds for the expansion of the camp dining room and medication room, wepurchased a 15-passenger van, a water trampoline and surfaced the basketball court. Lately A12 hasprovided funds to upgrade the craft shop (The District A-12 Lions’ Creative Centre) and funds for thearchery range, kayaks and a rope challenge area and most recently helped to construct a new LionsLearning Centre.

The Honorary Lions Guardian Funding Program has enabled the Camp to purchase equipment and makerenovations to facilities.

For more information contact District A-12 Zone Chair Jim Bartley at 705-765-6092 or emailjimbartley@royallepage.ca

Support Camp Huronda…Become an Honorary Guardian of Camp Huronda!

TREASURERS PLEASE NOTE….

If you are sending a donation for a camp, please make the cheque payable to DISTRICT A-12with the camp name on the tag line and send to Cabinet Treasurer Vickie McMillan.

CAMP DORSET

Located off the South Kawagama Lake Road, a few miles from Dorset on 380 acres of Crown land, LionsCamp Dorset provides a vacation experience for dialysis patients and their families.

The camp was founded in 1974 by Lion Sandy Ailles (deceased) and the Dorset Lions Club and Lion HerbWalpole (Deceased) and the Hamilton East Lions Club. In April 1978, after 4 years of planning and fund-raising, construction began. Due to the generosity of the MD“A” Lions Family and corporate sponsors,the camp has continued to grow with 12 cottages, 15 efficiency units, trailer park, a medical centre withdialysis machines, indoor swimming pool and much more.

For more information contact District A-12 Region Chair ZC Gavin Maclean at 705-778-9899 or emailcycledad123@gmail.com

Support Lions Camp Dorset…become a Life Director.

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CNIB LAKE JOSEPH HOLIDAY CENTRE

Lake Jo is located 30 km south of Parry Sound on the east side of Old Highway 69, 5 minutes north ofMacTier. The Centre operates from May to September. Not-for-profit groups such as hospitals,retirement homes, youth groups etc. are hosted during May and June. Seven weeks of the summer arefilled with CNIB clients, both adults and children. Children with kidney disease, the Lung Associationand Deaf/blind adults also have the opportunity to enjoy the camp.

The land was an old train station where travelers would come by train, stay the night sleeping in theberths and be picked up by the boats the next morning. The manager’s cottage is an original buildingthat was the living quarters of the station manager and his family. The gazebo on the hill on the far sideof the camp at one time was a restaurant for the train passengers.

In 1961, the Lions clubs of Ontario, the Canadian Council for the Blind and the CNIB merged resources.The Lions Clubs purchased the land and CNIB bought it from them for $1.00. In addition, the Lions Clubsdonated over 80% of the funds required to erect the original buildings.

In 2002 the camp closed for a year for a major rebuilding and an aggressive fundraising initiative waslaunched, with the Lions Family of MD “A” pledging $1 million. The Governor’s project for both PDGDave Hewitt and PDG Kathy Daoust raised funds to rebuild and furnish the new District A-12 medicalcentre at the camp.For more information contact District A-12 Cabinet Chair Lion Jennifer Pegg at 705-775-1578 or emailjpegg@sympatico.ca

Support Lake Jo... Become a Knight of CNIB Lake Joseph CentreSupport...Lake Joe Wish List or make a donation today.

Support ...CNIB low vision clinics

BOB RUMBALL CAMP OF THE DEAF

Situated on 400 plus acres surrounding two private lakes, 12 km south of Parry Sound, the campprovides a camping experience for deaf children and their families.

Rev. Bob Rumball started the camp in 1960 as an outreach of the Ontario Mission of the Deaf. In 1974the Lions Family District A-12 became involved in a major project renovating existing buildings, buildingnew structures, improving water and hydro services and major landscaping.

With the help of the Toronto Argonaut Alumni in 1992, construction began on a year-round lodge withthe existing District A-12 Recreation Hall as the cornerstone of the new building. In 1996 the boys’ dorm(built by the Lions in 1973) was put on a new foundation.

For more information contact District A-12 Cabinet Chair PDG Richard Ratensperger at 705-812-2906 oremail mysunidaze@hotmail.com.

Arrange a work party and support the Ontario Camp of the Deaf

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GOVERNOR’S PROJECT

Dog Guides Canada breeds approximately 90% of its DogGuides, at its breeding facility in Breslau, Ontario. Some dogsare generously donated by breeders from across the country orother guide or assistance dog schools internationally.

Currently, six different types of Dog Guides are trained: Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, ServiceDogs (aka Special Skills), Seizure Response, Autistic Assistance and Diabetic Alert.

Lions and Lioness clubs contribute approximately 25% of the revenue each year. The majorityof funding is comprised of individual and corporate donations, foundation grants and serviceclub contributions from across the country. Fundraising events such as the Walk for Dog Guidesare essential to each year's funding.

LFC Dog Guides is a national charity whose mission is to assist Canadians with a medical orphysical disability by providing a Dog Guide, at no cost. Since 1983, LFC has provided speciallytrained Dog Guides to over 3,000 men, women and children. The Foundation receives noGovernment funding for Dog Guides.

Diabetic Alert Dog Guides assist people aged 10 or older who have type 1 diabetes with hypoglycemic

unawareness. They are trained to detect sudden drops in their handler’s blood sugar through scent and

alert them so that they can ingest something sweet. They can

go get help within the home or activate an alert system if

needed. Their ability to detect and react to hypoglycemic

episodes helps their handlers avoid loss of consciousness and

subsequent life-threatening effects. Ultimately, these

specially trained Dog Guides provide increased safety,

security and independence.

The cost of raising a diabetic seizure dog is

$8,000 and Governor Bryon would like to

provide financial support for three dogs.

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Officer’s Biographies

District Governor Bryon McLellan

Lion Bryon was born and raised in Richvale, Bryon joined the Richvale Lionsin 1982, where he served on many committees, and then moved to 2nd

Vice President.

In 1985, Lion Bryon moved his family to Sutton, then transferred to theKeswick Lions, where he sat on many committees and then becamePresident.

In 1989 Lion Bryon became a charter member of the Sutton West Lions inwhich he was actively involved in forming. In that club he also served onmany of the committees and held several positions on the board andserved as President.

In 2003 Bryon moved his family to Barrie, where transferred to The Lions Club of Barrie, sat on the boardand became President for two terms and Secretary.

At the district level Lion Bryon has served as Zone Chair, Region Chair in both A-12 and A-16. Also, as 2nd

Vice District Governor and current District Governor in A-12.

Lion Bryon was instrumental in forming five Leo clubs in A-16. Lion Bryon is a proud recipient of a HelenKeller Fellow, a Melvin Jones Fellow and a rebuilding Lion award. He has also received a Governor’sAppreciation award and a Life member of Lions Foundation of Canada.

Lion Bryon and Lion/Lioness Judy are proud parents of William and Lioness Allison, and Grandparents ofMegan and Ryland.

First Vice District Governor Jamie Jones

Lion Jamie is in his 9th year with the Bradford Lions Club and is immediatePast President. He has attended the Lions International Convention inChicago in July and in Toronto in 2014, three US/Canada Lions LeadershipForums in Grand Rapids, Omaha and Portland.

He is a Melvin Jones Fellow, a Judge Brian Stevenson Fellow, a CampHuronda Guardian, a Certified Guiding Lion and a graduate of the AdvancedLions Leadership Institute. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from LionsUniversity and will be receiving a Masters Degree at the 2018 Forum inColumbus.

He is passionate about Lionism and eager to participate in workshopsthroughout the District.

Lion Jamie is a Professional Engineer and established his own practice in Bradford in 1998.He is also a Master Mason and Secretary of Simcoe Lodge #79 in Bradford, and a member of the VikingShrine Club in Aurora.

He and his wife Sue have been married for 32 yrs. and have two grown children - Laura and Bob.

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Second Vice District Governor Peter Shelswell

Peter joined the Oro District Lions Club in 1976. He stepped away whilebuilding his new house in 1985 and rejoined in 1990.

Club Secretary in 1981-82.Two- time club President – 1996-97, 2015-16.Zone 36 East Chair in 1996-97 andtwo more years in 2013-14-15.District Environment Chair 1999-2000

Peter is a Melvin Jones Fellow, a Judge Brian Stevenson Fellow and has beenan Oro Lion of the Year.

Peter recently retired – he was National Sales Manager for Gunnebo Security,coordinating such projects as the ATM installations at the VancouverOlympics.

While continuing to inspire active participation in local initiatives, Peter has always encouragedmembers to look beyond local club involvement. He has stressed the need to support the District andthe benefits that the District offers your club.

Peter is now ready to dedicate the next four years to the chain of command. He has the enthusiasticsupport of his home club, his wife of 40 years Debra…. and of course, his mother.

Cabinet Treasurer Vickie McMillan

Vickie McMillan was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Shemet her husband at 19 and they have been married for 26 years. Theymoved to North Bay when their first son, Liam, was 11 months old andwere there for 8 years and had their second child, Ethan. Theyrelocated to Barrie and have been here for 13 years.

Vickie has worked at the Collier Street United Church for six years andthat is where she met our District Governor Bryon and his wife Judy.Seeing them doing all these great things for their community and howmuch fun they were having, she went to a meeting. Then another andanother. And as they say, the rest is history. She is currently a Lioness

in Newmarket in District A16 and is the treasurer there as well. She has only been a Lion for one year butonce you are in, you're in for life.

A life of service and helping the community is what she thinks life is about. It's not the pat on the back,it’s the joy and relief that you bring to the community and individuals as you help them. She will fulfillher job and its requirements and wishes Bryon much success in his year as Governor.

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Cabinet Secretary Greg Readman

Lion/Lioness Greg was born and raised in Gravenhurst. He ismarried to Lioness/Lion Janet and they have 3 children and 8grandchildren.

He joined Lions in Keswick in 1983 and Lioness in 1997 in Mindenand has maintained perfect attendance in both since joining. Hehas held every club office and chaired numerous committees atclub, district and multiple district level. He was elected Governorof District A-16 in 1996 and served as Council Chair 1997-98.

In his spare time, he enjoys family, golf, baseball and fishing.

International Director Tom Gordon

Tom Gordon of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada was elected toserve a two-year term as a director of Lions ClubsInternational at the association’s 100th InternationalConvention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 30 throughJuly 4, 2017.

Director Gordon is a retired educator and owner of a humanresources training company.

A member of the Newmarket North Lions Club since 1982,he has held many offices within the association, includingclub secretary, treasurer, and president, zone and regionchairperson, district governor and council chairperson andmultiple district GLT co-ordinator. In addition, DirectorGordon has presented training and information seminars atlocal, multiple district, and international conventions.Director Gordon is also a Lions Quest trainer and trainer-of-

trainers and has presented Lions Quest workshops across Canada and the USA since 1988. He is also amember of the faculty of the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum.

In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including theMembership Key Award, the Extension Award, two International Leadership Awards, and twoInternational President’s awards. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lions activities, Director Gordon has been active in numerous professional andcommunity organizations and has served on the board of directors of York Region Addiction Services,Habitat for Humanity and Lions Quest Canada.

Director Gordon and his wife, Lion Gillian, have two daughters, one son, two nieces, threegrandchildren, and four great nieces.

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Ground, Ken Springwater-Vespra Club Treasurer 705 739 6935kwground@rogers.com

Grout, DougCollingwoodCentennial

Club Treasurer 705 429 6433doug.grout@rogers.com

Guiry, Mike Bracebridge Club President 705 637 0300mguiry@cogeco.ca

Hamilton, Betty Innisfil Lioness Club Treasurer 705 431 4889bettyjh13@hotmail.com

Hargrave,Randy

PenetanguisheneClub President ,IPDG, GlobalService Chair

705 526 9761scuba@thunderstar.net

Healey, Brenda Orillia Membership Chair 705 325 3196brendahealey@hotmail.ca

Henderson,Gord

Dorset Zone Chair 21 East 705 766 9322hendersongord@hotmail.com

Hermann, Rolf Windermere & District Club Secretary 705 769 1071jstanbury@gmail.com

Hilt, Jim

Emsdale

Club Treasurer,Memorial Chair,Long RangePlanning Chair

705 783 9163jimhilt381@gmail.com

Hilt, MaureenClub Secretary, LionsInformation, DistrictDirectory

705 788 4302maureenhilt@gmail.com

Hines, Alison Sundridge Club Secretary 705 384 5161sundridgelions@gmail.com

Holstrom, Hart Membership Chair Membership Chair 705 435 4135hartholstrom@tempaircontrol.ca

Hope, Deb Burk’s Falls Club Treasurer 705 783 5555debahope@hotmail.com

Hounsome,Ruth

Midland Club Secretary 705 209 1534rhounsome@hotmail.com

Howitt, Kathy Bradford Club Secretary 905 775 9474Cell 905 960 2041

Huntley,Thomas

Midland Club Treasurer 705 528 1087tomhuntley@rogers.com

Hyatt, Beverley Port Carling Club Treasurer 705 645 5658brhyatt@yahoo.ca

Jackson, JanetParry Sound

Club Secretary 705 938 0905jacksons@vianet.ca

Jackson, JohnClub Membership &Region 21 Chair

705 774 1372

Jaynes, Barry Bond Head & District Club President 905 775 5634bgj2010@hotmail.com

Jones, Jamie BradfordFirst Vice DistrictGovernor

905 775 8923jrj@jrjones.ca

Kastor, Sarah Emsdale Club Membership 705 783 2656sarahkastor@hotmail.com

Keetch, Taylor Burk’s Falls Club Secretary 705 571 1634tinker_k@hotmail.com

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Organization Contact Information

Bob Rumball Camp of the DeafContact: 236 Blackstone and Crane Lake Road Parry Sound P2A 2W8Email: deafcamp@bobrumball.org Web page: www.deafcamp Phone: 705-378-2898

Bob Rumball Foundation for the DeafContact: Suzanne Prosser 2395 Bayview Avenue Toronto M2L 1A2

Diabetes Canada (Guardian of Camp Huronda)Contact: Nicole Holder-Dulson

Email: Nicole.HolderDulson@diabetes.ca Phone: 1-800-BANTING (226-8464)

Camp Huronda RR1, 1252 South Waseosa Lake Road Huntsville P1H 2N4Camp Director Christina Bonner Email christina.bonner@diabetes.caWeb page: www.dcamps.ca

CNIB – Barrie Office (705-728-3352) (Knight of Lake Joe)Contact: Devin Shyminski. (Sudbury office)

Email: devin.shyminski@cnib.ca Phone: 705-675-2468 ex.5429

CNIB – Lake Joseph Holiday Centre (Knight of Lake Joe)Contact: Eugene Chong General Manager, CNIB Lake Joseph CentreEmail: eugene.chong@cnib.ca Phone: 705-375-2630 x 5505 Web page: www.lakejo.ca

International Director for CanadaContact: Tom Gordon84 Cardinal Crescent Newmarket, ON L3Y 5Y4Email: tmgordon@rogers.com Phone: (H) 905 898 3315 (C) 905 717 0340

Lions Camp Dorset (Honorary Director of Camp Dorset)Contact: Steve Woolman Kawagama Lake Road, Dorset ON P0A 1E0Email: lionscampdorset@vianet.ca Phone: 705-766-2780 Web page:

www.lionscampdorset.on.ca

Lions Clubs Camp Kirk FoundationContact: PO Box 104, Omemee, ON, K0L 2W0Email: campkirk@campkirk.com Phone: 905-473-3224 Web page:

lionsclubscampkirkfoundation.org

Lions Clubs International (Melvin Jones Fellowship)Contact: 300 - 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60521-8842 USAEmail: lions@lionsclubs.org Phone: 630-571-5466 Fax: 630-571-8890 Web page:

www.lionsclubs.org

Lions Foundation of Canada (Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship)Contact: Lion Sandra Turney

152 Wilson Street Oakville, ON L6J 5E8 905-842-2891Email: info@dogguides.com Phone: 800-768-3030 Web page: www.dogguides.com

Lions Homes for Deaf People (Helen Keller Award)Contact: Lion Zoltan Dohar

75 First St., Suite 240, Orangeville, ON L9W 5B6Email: silverd@xplornet.ca Phone: 905-776-0163

Lions Quest (Lions Quest Fellowship)Contact: Lion Joanne McQuiggan

1-427 Elgin St N, Cambridge, ON N1R 8G4Email: joanne@lionsquest.ca Phone: 800-265-2680

**Please send donations for the various camps and organizations to Cabinet Treasurer, Vickie McMillan –43 Kingston Road, Barrie, On L4N 8V2 Payable to “District A-12” with the organization tagged on the memo line

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Global Membership Team Directory

Global Membership Team Chair – IPDG Randy Hargrave

Co-ordinatorDG Team Liaison

1st VDG Jamiegmt@a12lions.org

905 775 8923

Coordinates all District activitiesregarding membership growth,

retention, and new club extension.Monitors and supports the GMT andacts as the DG representa