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Lions Clubs International ~ Northern California, U.S.A.
Lions Youth Exchange Program District 4‐C5, California, USA
The Japanese Youth Exchange Students (YES) were fortunate to meet with ID Bob Smith (not in picture) and DG James Fong at Denny’s Restaurant downtown Sacramento prior to leaving for their fun‐filled day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, CA. Front Row: (L‐R) YES Ami Ishi, Rina Tsuruta, Tatsuya Higashi, Host parent Lion Sarah Enloe, Momoka Hayashi, Ami Oka‐zaki, Host parent Lion Linda de Jesus; Back Row: (L‐R) MD 4 Youth Exchange Program General Chair Les Duldulao, Host par‐ent Lion Bien de Jesus, Misaki Miyamae, Kanako Takano, Mayuki Tanaka, DG James Fong, Karen Kozaki, Host parent Lion Carle Enloe, Ami Okazaki. Continued on page 14
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District 4‐C5 Bulletin September 2011 Volume 30, Issue 2
REGION and ZONE CHAIRS DONNER
REGION CHAIR DONNA PRINCE Higgins Diggins
DOS RIOS REGION CHAIR ALEX BLANCA
Newcastle Golden Spike
SACRAMENTO REGION CHAIR
ALBERTO “BERT” JOCSON Golden State
WASHOE REGION CHAIR
MARYELLEN WARE Mother Lode
Foothill Zone Chair Debra Oldziewski Auburn 49ers
Eureka Zone Chair
PCC Sue Olin
Lincoln Hills
Camilla Zone Chair
George “Eddie” Aducayen
Golden State
Diamond K Zone Chair Rebekkah McCurry Citrus Heights
Golden Empire Zone Chair
George Woods Foothill
Gordon Zone Chair Dennis Kramer
Reveille
Crocker Zone Chair Gerald “Jerry” Nakayama
Senator
Marshall Zone Chair E. Diane Maloney Mother Lode
Sierra Zone Chair Randy Witt
Grass Valley Host
Wolfskill Zone Chair Chris Codina Fair Oaks Host
Poppy Zone Chair Garnet Wayne Christian III
Valley Hi
Mather Zone Chair Ann Schlenker Folsom City Host
Sutter Zone Chair Mike Retzlaff
Pride of Laguna Creek
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DISTRICT 4‐C5 OFFICERS
DG JAMES FONG
Senator
1st VDG Derek Ledda Maharlika
2nd VDG James ”Andy”
Anderson Elk Grove
Secretary Tony Santos
Citrus Heights
Treasurer Dave Pevny Capitol
YOUR 2011—2012 DISTR ICT 4 ‐C5 CAB INET MEMBERS
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2011–2012 Editors
Lions Carle and Sarah Enloe 6716 Caprezzo Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 801‐8802 or (916) 769‐8601 [email protected]
Deadline for submissions:
25th of the month
Send your bulletin by mail or email to be considered for the District Bulletin Contest
DISTRICT 4‐C5 CLUB OFFICERS TRAINING
The FOURTH session of Club Officers’ Training will be held at Higgins Diggins Community Center, 22490 E. Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley, CA on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Higgins Diggins Lions Club will provide lunch at $6.00 per person. Please send reservations to Donner Region Chair Donna Prince at (530) 268‐0906 or (530) 305‐8077 and/or email [email protected]
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Greetings from The Governor V0LUME 30, ISSUE 2
Greetings Fellow Lions, As my District Governor term of 2011‐2012 begins, I am very excited to work with my Cabinet; Global Membership Team (GMT); Global Leadership Team (GLT); and Committee Chairs during this term. Everyone cared enough to give of their time and energy to serve. I thank all the Cabinet Officers and the Region, Zone, and Committee Chairs for accepting their positions to serve. Their support means a great deal to me. I believe in the training of Club Officers. We have already had three Club Officers’ training sessions. The most recent one was hosted by the Washoe Region at Union Mine High School on August 28, 2011 during the first District 4‐C5 Cabinet Meeting. For those who missed the first THREE training sessions, there will be an added FOURTH session of Club Officers’ training at Higgins Diggins Lions Club on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Higgins Diggins Lions Club will provide lunch at $6.00 a person. The training address is Higgins Lions Community Center, 22490 E. Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley, CA. August 2011 has been a busy month. Besides my visitation schedule, I have just returned from attending District 4‐C4’s Installation of Officers and Dinner Event in San Francisco for District Governor Esther Lee. International President (IP) Dr. Wing‐Kun Tam was the keynote speaker and installing officer. IP Dr. Tam presented his uplift‐ing program in Lions Leadership during the event. He delivered and shared information in a variety of Lions and non‐Lions topics guaranteed to increase leadership skills and motivate Lions to BELIEVE one person can make a difference in the community.
I have started my Club Visitation Schedule al‐ready. I am looking for‐ward to seeing all of you on my visitations to your clubs. The first District 4‐C5 Cabinet Meeting was held at Union Mine High School and hosted by Washoe Region Chair Maryellen Ware and her team. It was a great turn out with the theme of “Gold Rush.” I was so pleased at how the committee prepared for the first cabinet meet‐ing; with countless hours setting up the program and forums. It was uplifting to see how every‐one got together and worked as a team under the charge of Region Chair Maryellen Ware to make this first cabinet meeting successful. Even more impressive was the access so generously given to us by Union Mine High School for the use of their facility. The Continental Breakfast was provided by Mather and Diamond K Zones. The lunch choices of BBQ beef sandwiches and vegetarian lasagna were provided and prepared by Mother Lode Lions Club. The ice cream and cookie desserts were provided by Pioneer Lions Club. Fun and fellowship was had by all. At the international level, there is much going on in the Leadership arena from Lions Clubs Interna‐tional (LCI). With the new Global Leadership Team (GLT) program going into effect, there is the expectation that we will have the training and implementation at the District level. There are a number of leadership and training programs available to anyone who wants to take advantage of them and wants to learn. The USA/Canada Forum in Anchorage, Alaska is right around the corner. If you have not signed up yet, this is the last minute. Another opportunity will take
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place on Saturday, November 6, 2011 at the Maritime Academy in Vallejo. District 4–C6 is putting on a District Forum aimed at teaching and inspiring Lions at the club level. Another leadership training venue is MD‐4 Leadership Institute at Harris Ranch on January 14–16, 2012. We have to get the word out to everyone in the District. A couple of the districts who are under 1,250 in membership, unfortunately, have not sent many people to training in the last couple of years. Therefore, it is imperative that Lions need to attend training … it is a good place to start training for new leaders. One of the major improvements from LCI is the on‐line training programs. We now have classes offered on‐line in a number of areas geared towards the level of a local Lion all the way to becoming District Governor. Please look at the Lions Learning Center for classes in Leadership, Management, and Public Speaking. All of these are classes a Lion could use both in Lions and in their business and professional lives. As I continue with my visitation schedule for the month of September 2011, I look forward to meeting the Presidents and Lions of the Clubs in District 4‐C5. With my motto, “Service to Society Through Lionism,” Lions serve communities locally, as well as, globally. Let us continue doing the good work through leadership and service because Lions truly care. BELIEVE that changing a life – or the world – starts with each one of us. Thank you for your continued support and friendship. Yours In Lionism, District Governor James Fong District 4‐C5 Lions Clubs International
Greetings from The Governor ‐ continued
4‐C5 District Governor James and Lion Josephine Fong, 4‐C4 District Governor Esther Lee, and 4‐L3 District Governor
Joel I. Limjoco Pastor
4‐C5 District Governor James and Lion Josephine Fong
Front Row: (L‐R) Lion Vickie and ID Robert G. Smith, IP Dr. Wing‐Kun Tam, DG Esther Lee; Back Row: (L‐R) 1st VDG
Derek Ledda, Lion Josephine and DG James Fong
4‐C5 District Governor James and Lion Josephine Fong and Lion Vickie and ID Robert G. Smith
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District 4‐C5 7th International Food Fair and “A World of Talent”
District 4‐C5 celebrated their 7th International Food Fair and “A world of Talent” on August 21, 2011 at the Folsom Community Center. Lion Bernie Milmoe opened the event by welcoming all the guests and introducing the visiting dignitaries. Also in attendance were the visiting Youth Exchange Students from Japan who performed one song for the audience. The objective and goals of this Food Fair is to promote Lions fellowship, inspire club visitations, and encourage future leadership development through the district matching grants program. It also promotes local youth musical talent to help further their education by conducting a musical Lions Scholarship Award Program”. Continued on pages 6‐8
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District 4‐C5 International Food Fair ‐ continued
Aileen Carroll
Nine Lions Scholarships of $500 were awarded. Proceeds of the event will benefit District 4‐C5 Centen‐nial Celebration Fund. Thanks to all the Lions and Leo Clubs for providing the great food and drinks; 2nd Vice District Governor Andy Anderson and committee members for selling raffle tickets; Lions Tony and Jill Santos for donating four gift certificates for the boys and girls; Betty Bell, event chair and her committee members for organizing and working so hard to make this event a success. A special thanks to all the Lions that sponsored a youth musical talent that participated in the contest. There are three age brackets for music talent: Ages 8‐12; 13‐17; and 18‐20. Congratulations to all the World of Talent Contest winners: Brieanna French‐Gated (8‐12 years old) singing, sponsored by Senator Lions; Alyssa Ray (13‐17 years old) singing, sponsored by Loomis Lions; Gabrielle Shannon (18‐20 years old) singing, sponsored by Loomis Lions; Amy Ray (8‐12 years old) piano, sponsored by Senator Lions; Kendyl Ito (13‐17 years old) singing, sponsored by Loomis Lions; Ben Kaiser (18‐20 years old) singing, sponsored by Loomis Lions; Lauren Metzinger (8‐12 years old) singing, sponsored by Senator Lions; Aileen Carroll (13‐17 years old) Oboe, sponsored by Looms Lions; and Alexandra Haynes (18‐20 years old) singing, sponsored by Loomis Lions. PIP Kay Fukushima was presented a special Certificate of Appreciation by Lion Bernie Milmoe.
L‐R: PIP Kay K. Fukushima, Kendyl Ito, Brieanna French‐Gated, and Lauren Metzinger
Amy Ray
Alyssa Ray
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Ben Kaiser Alexandra Haynes Gabrielle Shannon
L‐R: Aileen Carroll, Amy Ray, Alyssa Ray, PIP Kay K. Fukushima, Ben Kaiser, Alexandra Haynes, Gabrielle Shannon
Brieanna French‐Gated Lauren Metzinger Kendyl Ito
District 4‐C5 International Food Fair ‐ continued
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District 4‐C5 International Food Fair ‐ continued
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District Governor’s Official Visitation
DG James Fong made an Official Visitation to Golden State Lions Club on August 29, 2011
DG James Fong inducted new member Alex Lopez with sponsor Lion Sam Ramtin
Cabinet Treasure Dave Pevny, Camellia Zone Chair Eddie Aducayen and Sacramento Region Chair Bert Jocson
Visiting Club ‐ Maharlika Lions Club
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Lincoln Hills Lions Club Celebrates 1st Anniversary
PDG Bob and PCC Sue Olin
The Lincoln Hills Lions Club had their 1st Anniversary Charter Night celebration at the home of PCC Sue and PDG Bob Olin in Lincoln, CA. Our guest included District Governor (DG) James and Lion Josephine Fong and 1st Vice District Governor Derek Ledda. Second Vice District Governor Andy Anderson had another commitment. We had 45 members and guests in attendance.
DG James congratulated the club on their first year of serving their community. It was an evening enjoyed by all on the exact day of our charter July 28th.
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We lost a truly great Lion, and for many of us, a very special friend with the passing on August 13, 2011 of Elk Grove Lion Past District Governor (PDG) Mel Oneto. He was a man of few words, but whose actions and accomplishments spoke volumes about his passion for and dedication to helping others. I believe that there are few among us who have acquired the level of respect that PDG Mel received from his fellow Lions, maybe in part because he was always so respectful of others and genuinely supportive of anyone with a sincere commitment to serving the community. Although I did not personally know them, I also mourn the loss this month of two other Lions in our District, Newcastle Golden Spike Lion and Charter Member Chuck “Red” Skelton and Lion Al Pratti, who was a living legend in Downieville, CA. Lion Chuck passed away just shy of 80 years old and Lion Al at the age of 94, after devoting decades of service to their communities. We, their families, friends, and the communities they served, will miss them very much. Their passing is also a poignant reminder that time is no friend to our aging organization. We must work hard to recruit new members, especially younger members, to ensure that Lions will always be here to continue to meet the ever expanding and increasingly more critical needs in our local communities and around the world. Although our District ended last year on a high note with a positive growth of about 23 members, those gains quickly evaporated with the start of the new Lion year. With your help, our plan for ending membership this year on another positive note is simple and doable. However, it means every Lion making the commitment to having net growth in his or her club of at least 1 member and for clubs with less than 20 members to work hard to build their memberships back up to 20. If our plan
for increasing club mem‐bership is only half suc‐cessful, it will mean a net increase in our District of about 75 new Lions help‐ing to make life better for the many people who desperately need our help. All it takes is for each of you to have the courage to ask even one person to join the most amazing service organi‐zation in the world. The other key to growing our membership is for us to try to establish at least two new clubs a year, which we successfully did last year with the chartering of the Lincoln Hills Lions Club at the beginning of the year and the chartering of the Sacramento Metropolitan Lions Club at the very end of the year. Their combined member‐ship accounted for about 70 new Lions in our District. With your help, we can do it again. As hard as we have to work to recruit new mem‐bers we have to work even harder to keep them. On Sunday, September 11, 2011 the Maharlika Lions Club will be holding the Charter Night and Banquet to help get the new Sacramento Metropolitan Lions Club off to a great start. I invite you to join us at the Asian Pearl Restaurant to celebrate the formation of the new club and to welcome the new members into our Lions’ family. For more information about the event, please contact PDG Bert Melliza at [email protected] or to RSVP, contact Lion Jane Soria at [email protected]. Thank you Lions for all you do. Derek Ledda 1st Vice District Governor District 4‐C5
Message from 1st Vice District Governor
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1st District Cabinet Meeting ‐ Washoe Region
Heeeee’s back! District 4‐C5 gives a warm Welcome back to PIP Kay K. Fukushima!
International Director Robert G. Smith; visiting 4‐A2 DG George Finley , DG James Fong, Washoe Region RC Maryellen Ware, PIP Kay Fukushima, and 2nd Vice Governor James “Andy” Anderson
International Director Robert G. Smith pinning Lion Jan Windsor on her Melvin Jones Fellow Award with Council Chair/IPDG Rich Wilmot.
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1st District Cabinet Meeting ‐ Washoe Region
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Lions Youth Exchange Program District 4‐C5, California, USA
The tremendous growth of the Youth Exchange Program throughout Lion Clubs International (LCI) has received increased recognition for its positive contri‐butions toward a better world understanding and lasting friendships attesting to its value as a great force for strengthening Lionism. “Develop friendships and promote international understanding and good will throughout the world of Lionism” is the goal for the Youth Exchange Program. The Lions International Youth Exchange Program was launched to provide today’s youth, the leaders of tomorrow, an opportunity to learn about people and countries other than their own in an effort to pro‐mote world peace. Young people are given the op‐portunity of living with a family or families in a foreign country for a few weeks to experience first‐hand a new culture, history, and a different way of life. The ultimate goal is to have each participant, upon return‐ing home, share his or her experiences in promoting international understanding. The MD‐4 Youth Exchange has been exchanging Youths with other countries since 1962 and through‐out the 49 years thousands of Youth have traveled abroad. MD‐4 YEP, as well, will host students from those participating countries and they, too, will ex‐perience our culture, history, and a different way of life. Participants of the Lions International Youth Exchange Program must: * be between the ages of 16 and 21; * be sponsored by a Lions club; * have a basic knowledge of the language of the host country; * suitable to represent their community, Lions Club, and country; and * be willing to accept the customs of another culture.
District 4‐C5 has been very involved in forming the MD‐4 Youth Exchange Program since the beginning, starting with exchanging students from Japan. This fueled the fire of what is now one of the most sought after destination by students internationally. Among those who have contributed to the success of the program are our own Lion Joe Saito, Past District Governor (PDG) Lenn Robb, and Lion Les Saalman, who were honored by naming each a Fellowship plaque to raise funds for the MD‐4 Youth Exchange Program Foundation.
District 4‐C5 has just completed hosting the Japanese students and all returned home on August 27, 2011. The hosting families were: Maharlika Lions Club—Lions Bing and Lynn Ven‐tura; Lions Bien and Linda de Jesus; Lions Carle and Sarah Enloe along with Lion Myrna Agbunag; Lions Steve and Maryrose Barnhurst; PDG Bert and PinS Julie Melliza; and Senator Lions Club ‐ Lions Gary and Jennie Allen. The same as in the past, students and host families shared their good‐byes with an overflowing of tears for they have not only learned from each other within the past two weeks but bonded as family members. This bond will last a lifetime.
Lion Les Duldulao MD‐4 YEP General Chairman 2011‐2012
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District 4‐C5 Host Youth Exchange Students
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Maharlika Lions Club Host Youth Exchange Students from Japan
Front Row: Momoka Hayashi, Karen Kozaki; Back Row: Keiko Suzuki, Mayuki Tanaka, Kanako Takano, Tatsuya Higashi, Rina Tsuruta, Misaki Miyamae, Ami Ishi, Ami Okazaki
L‐R: Ami Okazaki, Tatsuya Higashi, Ian Bautista, Momoka Hayashi, Rina Tsuruta,
YES visited the Maharlika Leo Club during their Leo monthly meeting. L‐R: Maharlika Leo Kate Wobemma, Leo President Claire Wobemma, Leo Karla Bernardo, IPP Leo Amber Ruiz, Leo Matt de Guzman, Leo Chase and Tyler Mitchell, YES Momo, Mayuki, Tatsuya, and Leo Khadija
Maharlika Lions Club welcomes Japan YES
Host parent Lion Bien de Jesus strolling down Pier 39 with YES, San Francisco, CA Host parent Lion Linda de Jesus and Lion Myrna Agbunag
with YES visiting the crookedest street in SF, CA
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Host parent Lion Linda de Jesus and YES in Yosemite, CA
YES Rina Tsuruta celebrates her birthday at Leatherby’s
YES Tatsuya Higashi with Keiko Suzuki celebrating her birthday at Leatherby’s
YES meets with ID Robert G. Smith and DG James Fong at Dennys’ Restaurant, downtown Sacramento, CA
Maharlika Lions Club Host Youth Exchange Students from Japan ‐ continued
YES day at Sunsplash, Roseville, CA
YES breakfast at Denny’s
Lunch at Johnny Rocket’s in Southern California
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District 4‐C5 YES Chair PDG Bert and PinS Julie Melliza with YES strolling on Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA
YES enjoying a stroll in Old Sacramento, CA
YES departs from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA
YES with host parents Lions Bien and Linda de Jesus, Lion Myrna Agbunag, and Lion Bing Ventura
‐ San Francisco Golda Gate Bridge
YES Momo enjoying a Limo ride with Mace Solorio, granddaughter of Host parent Lion Myrna Agbunag
YES train ride to South Land Park, Sacramento, CA
Maharlika Lions Club Host Youth Exchange Students from Japan ‐ continued
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DG Appreciation Day—Elk Grove Park, CA LCI EXCELLENCE AWARD Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club Maharlika Lions Club 100% CLUB Higgins Diggins Lions Club Folsom City Lions Club Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club Maharlika Lions Club 100% PRESIDENT Jeri Retzlaff – Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club Woodrow Wilson – Higgins Diggins Lions Club
Faye Di Dio – Woodland Host Lions Club E. Diane Maloney – Mother Lode Lions Club Steven Speights – Folsom City Host Lions Club James Becker – Penn Valley Hi‐Graders Lions Club Danette Brown – Maharlika Lions Club
100% SECRETARY Mark Dawson – Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club * Betty Sandland – Higgins Diggins Lions Club * Linda Puccetti – Woodland Host Lions Clubs * Sarah Enloe – Maharlika Lions Club * Ann Schlenker – Folsom City Host Lions Club Ina Elrod – Penn Valley Hi‐Graders Lions Club Francine Nichol – Roseville Sunrise Lions Club *
* = LCI 100% Pin DISTRICT 4‐C5 VISITATIONS AWARDS Elk Grove Lions Club Andy Anderson— Round Tail, Short Tail, Long Tail Gary Dapelo— Short Tail, Long Tail Pride of Laguna Lions Club Sandi Wilmot—Short Tail, Long Tail Laurie Dapelo—Short Tail, Long Tail Capital Lions Club Dave Pevny—Short Tail Higgins Diggins Lions Club
Jackie Dickey—Round Tail Betty Sandland—Round Tail Donna Prince—Round Tail, Short Tail
Mother Lode Lions Club Jerry Didlot—Round Tail Chris Didlot—Round Tail Diane Maloney—Round Tail Mitzi Stockel—Round Tail
Pioneer Lions Club Keith Hunderfund—Round Tail Bob Pearsall—Round Tail David Datsko—Round Tail
DISTRICT 4‐C5 BLOOD DONOR CONTEST 2010=2011 Auburn Host Lions Club—4 Roy Kleger—4 Country Club Lions Club—15 Billy Barnes—6 Edward Pettyplace—5 Edward Pettyplace—4 Embarcadero Lions Club—77 Richard DeCuir—77 Grass Valley Host Lions Club—24 Paul Dean—24 Higgins Diggins Lions Club—5 Donna Prince—5 Mother Lode Lions Club—14 Frank Dunn—8 Adell Stockel—6 Meadow Vista Lions Club—10 Garry Saunders—9 Penn Valley Hi‐Graders—6 Ina Elrod—6 Placerville Lions Club—7 Michael Ocenosak—7 Reveille Lions Club—15 Michael lemaire—10 Larry Miller—5 Rio Linda Lions Club—37 Janet Chambers—13 Edward Valencia—20 Roseville Host Lions Club Bernie Milmoe—4
Total donations for the contest year were 281 pints. Seventeen persons donated 4 or more times during the con‐test year.
DISTRICT 4‐C5 TOP DONOR CLUBS 1st Place—Embarcadero Lions Club 2nd Place—Rio Linda Lions Club 3rd Place—Grass Valley Host Lions Club MELVIN JONES FELLOW AWARD Jeri Retzlaff —Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club
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DG Appreciation Day, Elk Grove Park, CA
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DG Appreciation Day, Elk Grove Park, CA
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2nd Vice District Governor Update
Hello everyone and welcome to the fast track of Global Leadership Training (GLT). I am honored to be teamed up with Past District Governor (PDG) Bob Olin to be your Global Leadership Team for 2011 ‐ 2012. Our job is very simple, to find ways to help each member of our District to receive the training they need to be the best leaders of tomorrow. We have already held three training sessions for President, Secretary, and Treasurer training. We have trained approximately 85 to 90 percent of our current club officers in the District. During my forum at our Cabinet Meeting, I gave the dates of upcoming leadership training that is being provided by our District, Multiple District 4 (MD‐4), and Lions Club International (LCI). Now, I would like to go a little more in‐depth on three of these leadership training opportunities. First, we have the USA/Canada Forum coming up in Anchorage, Alaska on September 22–24, 2011. The purpose of this training is to promote the principles and objectives of LCI; to train, educate, and motivate district and club officers; and provide for exchange of information and discussion of service activities, including oppor‐tunities for cooperative service projects; and advancing the interest of LCI. This is one of the best training sessions you will ever have a chance to attend. Second, we have Multiple District 4’s (MD4) own version of the USA/Canada Forum being held on November 5, 2011 and hosted by District 4‐C6 at the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA. The total cost of the training is $70. It is for all Lions in MD4. The day will consist of two general plenary sessions and 28 educational workshop sessions.
Last, we have the 2012 MD4 Leadership Insti‐tute being held on January 14–16, 2012 at Harris Ranch located just off Interstate 5 in Coalinga, CA. The cost is $250 per Lion. The pur‐pose of this training institute is to focus on building the skills of Lion leaders to prepare them for leadership responsibilities at the club, zone, region, and district levels. There is a focus on applying many of the leadership skills long recognized in business and government to work‐ing with volunteers and the community. Some of the areas that are emphasized during this training are change leadership; presentation skills; conflict resolution; communications and technology; and more. If you are interested in going and taking part in any of these training opportunities, please let PDG Bob Olin or I know. We will get the infor‐mation to DG James for his approval. The current members of our district are our future Leaders of tomorrow. As a Scout is always prepared to take on whatever they are about to do, so do we as Lions, need to prepare ourselves for tomorrow so that we can Aim High and Serve. Lion Andy Anderson 2nd Vice District Governor District 4‐C5
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35TH Annual USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum
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35TH Annual USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum
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Senator Leos
35TH Annual USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum
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VISIONARY REPORT Month of August 2011
Submitted by President Lion Ann Alvarez
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PDG Mel Oneto Elk Grove Lions Club
Charter Member Chuck “Red” Skelton New Castle Golden Spike Lions Club
Lion Al Pratti Downieville Lions Club
Lion Bob Peterson Woodland Host Lions Club
Northern California Lions Sight Association (NCLSA) meets at the Society for the Blind 2750 24th St, Sacramento, CA, the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. All Lions are welcome to attend the meetings. NCLSA’s new mailing address is: P.O. Box 189098, Sacramento, CA 95818. If you are interested in serving on the NCLSA Board please contact a current Director. Please remember to pay your VIP dues. Please support NCLSA by buying an Award. Also, NCLSA has just presented a new limited edition award the “International Director Bob Smith Achievement Award” honoring our very own International Director (ID) Robert “Bob” Smith. It is a beautiful Airflyte Acrylic 10 inches high by 6 inches wide at a cost of $350.00. Please visit our website at www.nclsa.com and then click on Trust Awards, to view prices and pictures of the plaques. Please contact either Lion Doug Kraft at (530) 908‐0125 or email [email protected]; Lion Carle Enloe at (916) 801‐8802 or email [email protected], and/or CC/IPDG Lion Rich Wilmot at (916) 527‐4408 or email [email protected], if interested in awards.
Vision Is Possible (VIP) – In August 2011, one cataract surgery was approved through the SPIRT program. The referring club for the cataract surgery was Embarcadero Lions Club. Vision Screening Unit – In August 2011 there was one (01) outing scheduled for the Vision Screening Unit (VSU). On August 28, 2011, the Capital Lions Club used it at the Chinatown Culture Fair If you are interested in reserving the Sight Van, mail the reservation form and check to NCLSA Vision Screening Unit, C/O Lion Sarah Enloe, 6716 Caprezzo Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757. Her telephone number is (916) 769‐8601 and email address is [email protected]. The Reservation Form is available on www.nclsa.com under Vision Screening. Please send check and reservation form together. Please do not hesitate in reserving the van. The calendar is getting full. VIP clubs may reserve the unit 12 months in advance.
Currently, NCLSA is seeking additional QUALIFIED DRIV‐ERS for the Vision Screening Unit. These drivers need to have experiences driving large recreational vehicles; school buses; and/or tractor‐trailer type trucks. If inter‐ested, please contact any NCLSA Director and/or 1st Vice President Andy Peters at (530) 306‐1312 or email [email protected].
Fundraisers for NCLSA
There are new NCLSA Pins which feature the Vision Screening Unit (VSU) for sale at $5.00 each. Additionally, there are still old VSU pins available at $5.00. If you buy a set of 2 pins (old and new VSU pins) they are $8.00 for a pair. Please contact one of the Directors if you desire to purchase a pin.
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2011 Annual Lions District 4‐C6 Forum
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2011 Annual Lions District 4‐C6 Forum 2011 Annual Lions District 4‐C6 Forum Invest Your Day With The Leaders of Lionism! Saturday 5 November 2010 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Name : ____________________________ Badge Name : ______________ Office Held : _______ Address : __________________________ City : ______________________ Zip : _____________ Email : _______________________ Phone : ( )___________ Club :____________ District : ___ Events Received by Received after ( Must Be Registered To Attend ) 10/15/11 10/15/11 ‐ Forum Only ‐ All Lions and Friends $ 70 $ 90 ‐ OPTIONAL ‐ A La Carte Registration (Circle Items Below) ‐ Friday 4 November Welcome Dinner, Emeryville $ 30 * $ 30 * ‐ Saturday 5 November Farewell Dinner, Vallejo $ 40 * $ 40 * ( For Saturday Dinner, select one of the following : Prime Rib ___ Salmon ___ Chicken ___ Pasta Vegetarian ___ ‐ Friday 4 November Hilton Garden Inn, Emeryville $ 105 $ 105 ‐ Saturday 5 November Hilton Garden Inn, Emeryville $ 105 $ 105 ‐ OPTIONAL ‐ Full Package ( INCLUDES 2 Nights at Hilton Garden, Friday Dinner ‐ Emeryville, Saturday Dinner ‐ Vallejo) $ 350 $ 370 * subject to availability California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA COMING FOR THE SATURDAY BUFFET BREAKFAST?? (7 – 8:45 AM) Yes__ No __ Print this form with check payable to "Lions District Forum" and mail to: Forum Chair PDG Gary C Wong, 14 Glen Alpine Road, Piedmont, CA 94611, Questions ? email [email protected] Friday Night Dinner‐ ID Robert G Smith, Hong Kong East Ocean Restaurant, Emeryville Satur‐day Night Dinner‐PIP Bill Biggs & PID Dana Biggs, Front Room At The Wharf Restaurant, V
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IPDG Roasting
The tradition of roasting the District Governor happened last August 23, 2011 hosted by Roseville Host and Folsom Lake Lions Club at Roseville Host Clubhouse in Roseville, CA. As evidenced by these photos everyone had a grand time roasting CC/IPDG Rich and definitely put the spin on him!
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IPDG Roasting ‐ continued
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International Medical Service and Leo Leadership
President Leo Anthony Almazan Iriga City, Philippines
August 2011
Projects: Feeding and provision of medical care
to the poor. Coordinating service with an overseas Leo Club.
Location: Ilian Tribal Settlement of Iriga City,
Philippines.
Duration: 10 days
President Leo Anthony Almazan of Valley Hi Lions Club participated during the medical mission with the Aborigines natives in Iriga, City, Philippines with twin Lions Club Naga Peñafrancia Lions and Leos
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Children were fed a rice porridge, after it was prepared by the women of the settlement. Ingredients are provided, but the food is prepared by them to ensure that they have a part in their own feeding process.
Children were lined up to receive gifts of candy and small amounts of money.
We distributed bags of food to children. We also gave away dental hygiene products.
The members of the Naga City Peñafrancia Lions and Leo Clubs.
During my visit we provided medical attention to children at the settlement. This one in particular had a fever.
Another feeding took place during the visit from a local Leo Club.
LIONS PRIDE
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2012 MD‐4 Leadership Institute Application
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LIONS PRIDE
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7th ANNUAL LEF CHARITY GOLF TOURNATMENT
to benefit the Lions Pediatric Emergency Medicine ad Trauma Unit, The Ridge, Auburn CA, $175 per golfer; $145 tax deductable) includes 18 holes of golf with cart, box lunch, goody bag, soft drinks, and water on the course, dinner at The Ridge, and contests at various holes (dinner only is $35). Reservations required. Deadline is Sept 1st. Sign in 8‐9:45 a.m., Shotgun Tee‐off 10:00 a.m.
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Senator Leos
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Senator Leos
District 4‐C5 Calendar Go to: http://www.district4c5.net/daymonths.html for long‐range calendar
NOTICE: Flyers of individual club events will no longer be published. Visit District 4‐C5 Web site to view flyers.
DATE SPECIAL EVENT CONTACT FOR DETAILS Sep 9
7th ANNUAL LEF CHARITY GOLF TOURNATMENT ‐ to benefit the Lions Pediatric Emergency Medicine ad Trauma Unit, The Ridge, Auburn CA, $175 per golfer; $145 tax deductable) includes 18 holes of golf with cart, box lunch, goody bag, soft drinks, and water on the course, dinner at The Ridge, and contests at various holes (dinner only is $35). Reservations required. Deadline is Sept 1st. Sign in 8‐9:45 a.m., Shotgun Tee‐off 10:00 a.m.
Contact ID Bob Smith for golf registration at [email protected]
To donate prizes, sponsor a Tee for $150, place an ad in the program (beginning at $25) or volunteer to work on the course, contact Lion Donna Prince at liond‐[email protected] or (530) 268‐0906
11 SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN LIONS CLUB CHARTER NIGHT ‐ Spon‐sored by Maharlika Lions Club ‐ Asian Pearl Restaurant, 6821 Stockton Blvd., #165, Sacramento, 8:00 PM Dinner $16 Attire: Semi Formal or Lions Vest
RSVP by 9/5/2011, Jane Soria (916) 705‐
3543 [email protected] FLYER
16 The Fair Oaks Host Lions Club will be holding their 2nd Annual BEFORE THE CHICKEN (FEST) EGG DANCE & BBQ Friday, September 16, 5:30 PM ‐ 10:00 PM (Dinner served 6 PM ‐ 9 PM) at Village Park, 4238 Main Street, Fair Oaks CA 95628; Tickets $20 per person (18 yrs & older only); Ticket includes a Chicken & Rib Dinner with coleslaw, baked beans, and bread, a chance to win the door prize, and live en‐tertainment. Beer, wine, soda, & water sold separately. Tickets may be purchased from any Fair Oaks Host Lion, or at Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District office, 4150 Temescal St., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
For more information see attached flyer
or contact Lions Geri and Dave Christman
(916) 967‐1085 or
[email protected]. FLYER
17 Pioneer Lions and Three Forks Senior Club Fundraiser, Salad bar and Spaghetti dinner, 4:30 7:30PMPioneer Park Community Center, 6740 Fairplay Road, Somerset, Adults $10, 6 thru 12 $5, 5 & under FREE HOT CHILI & COOL CARS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ‐ CUB SCOUT PACK 29 ‐Sponsor ‐ Rocklin Lion Club, 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM, $4.00 Advance $5.00 At the door, Villa Serena Club House
Tickets ‐ 530‐620‐6705 (Keith)
Contact Victor Tubure vrpeli‐
24 BEAR RIVER LIONES WINE TASTING ‐ $15 per person ($5 non‐drinkers) held at Higgins ions Community Center, 22490 E. Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; event begins at 6:00 p.m. The evening includes food, drink, drawings, and lots of laughter.
Contact Lion Penny Lucas for tickets at [email protected] or (530) 268‐7205
1st Wednesday of the month: NCLSA Board Meeting, 7:00 P.M. at the Society for the Blind, 2750 24th Street, Sacramento 3rd Tuesday of the month: LEF Board Meeting, 12:00 Noon
at the Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento Reservation required if you wish to have lunch (at your own expense)
