Dear Lions of District 29-I:

It seems like only yesterday that I was asked to be a candidate for Second ViceDistrict Governor. Two years have gone by and I am going to step into the role

as governor for your district. I am looking forward to a great Lion year with high expectations for all ofthe Lions in our district. I encourage all of you to work hard to make your communities a better place tolive. You can accomplish this through meaningful projects and a commitment to improving the overallhealth of your Lions Club. A healthier club will enable you to better serve the community in which youlive.

Many of the Lions in District 29-I have come to know me over the years but for those of you who donot know me I will give you a brief snapshot of my Lion life. I joined the Ridgeley Lions Club in 1981and became their club president in 1983-84. In 1988 I transferred my membership to the Fort AshbyLions Club after moving to the Fort Ashby community. I served in a variety of offices including tailtwister, vice president, secretary and president. At the district level I have served on four differentcabinets and held the offices of cabinet secretary/treasurer, zone chairperson, and second and first vicegovernor.

As a former educator and coach, I was trained to set goals for my students and help them strive toachieve those goals. I would encourage all of the clubs in District 29-I to set meaningful goals and striveto meet the goals that they have adopted. Before setting club goals, I would like all of you to considerconducting a “community needs assessment.” The form for this assessment can be found on the LionsClubs International web site. After considering your community needs, goals should be established thatwill determine the actions necessary for success. Goals could be both long and short term but most ofall they should be achievable and realistic, given the parameters and the dynamics of your club. As yourgovernor, I believe that together we can have a year with a climate of positive attitude and improvementwhich will lead to the successful achievement of your goals and fulfillment of higher expectations.

As I travel throughout the district you will become aware of my theme for this year,” GuidingThrough Service.” As a teacher and counselor, I devoted the better part of my adult life guiding othersthrough difficult decisions and career choices. I believe that I can transfer my skills to the Lions life andcontinue to help the Lions of our district make better decisions concerning their clubs and services. Ilook forward to meeting each and every one of you as I conduct my visits and training sessions. I hopethat all of you will want to attend the District 29-I Fall Conference at the newly constructed CanaanValley Resort in October. I look forward to meeting you at leadership school in January and renewingyour friendship at the multi-district state convention in May. Finally, I challenge every Lion in 29-I toadopt my Motto for the year “Each One Reach One.” If all of us can bring one new member into ourlion pride we will reach membership numbers that have not been seen in West Virginia for a very longtime.

Until next time: Lion Doug Long

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

District 29-I Newsletter

Volume 1 Number 1 - July 2014“Guiding Through Service”

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DOUG LONG2014-15

VISIONTo promote and encourage all Lions and Lions Clubs in District 29-I to becomemore active and visible within the district and their respective communities.

MISSION STATEMENTTo encourage increased involvement and service by those Lions dedicated to

Lions’ work at all levels, Club, District and International.

THEME“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”

Lions will “Guide through service” in their communities, clubs, and districtLions will “Guide through service” as leaders in their respective positions

Lions will “Guide through service” those Lions that they come incontact with through Lions’ activities.

Lions will “Guide” those in need to services available in their localcommunities, district and internationally.

MOTTO“EACH ONE REACH ONE”

GOALS1. To improve the overall District health and enthusiasm of 29-I2. To encourage each club to have a net gain of 2 members by June 20153. To encourage more diverse membership in all clubs within the district4. To form a minimum of one new Lions club in the district5. To form a minimum of one new Leo club in the district6. To encourage each club to participate in the “club excellence program” of LCI

DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S 2014 - 2015 CALENDER

June 30 - July 9 Toronto Canada - Lions International Convention

JULY17 Thomas-Davis - Blackwater Falls State Park - 6:00 p.m.22 Parsons24 Zone 8 clubs visit - Clarksburg26 Council of Governor’s Meeting - West Milford

AUGUST2 Cabinet Meeting - Fort Ashby10 Mt. Storm - 2:00 p.m.25 Tennerton - 6:00 p.m.27 Wardensville - 6:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER1 Dague Car Show - Wheeling7 Fort Ashby/Short Gap - Fort Ashby - 1:00 p.m.15 Buckhannon, Kesling Mill, Hodgesville - 6:30 p.m.22 Valley District - 6:30 p.m.26-27 District 29-O Conference - Milton

OCTOBER2 Mountain - 6:30 p.m.8 Harpers Ferry13 Franklin/Sugar Grove14 Berkeley Springs17-18 District 29-I Conference - Canaan Resort (Cabinet Meeting)22 Johnstown/Lost Creek/Mt. Clare - 6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER7-8-9 District 29-N Conference - Pipestem Resort (Council Meeting)10 Elkins/Elkins Lioness - 6:30 p.m.

DECEMBER4 Romney - 6:30 p.m.9 East Lewis, Jane Lew @ Jackson’s Mill

JANUARY3 Council of Governor’s meeting - Charleston17 Cabinet Meeting - Adamston (Clarksburg) - 10:00 a.m.30-31 Leadership School - Flatwoods

DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S CONTEST RULES 2014-2015DISTRICT 29I

“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”

PURPOSE: To promote membership growth and retention within our clubs and to encourage leadershipdevelopment among individual Lions within our District. To ensure timely reporting by club officers andto maintain fiscal responsibility of all clubs.

AWARDS: First, second and third place for both large clubs (more than 35 members as of June 30) andsmall clubs (35 or fewer member as of June 30).

RULES: Contest begins on July 1 and ends on April 15, 2015. Activities must be reported on the MMRand MAR reports submitted to the District Governor, First and Second Vice District Governors, ZoneChairperson, and the Contest Chairperson. A copy of the reports must be received by the 10th of thefollowing month by he contest chairperson: LION MARK CONRAD, Rt. 5 Box 167 Keyser, WV, 26726.

1. For each new, reinstated or transferred member reported on the MMR 100 points_____2. For each member dropped, except for death or transfer, deduct 100 points_____3. For holding a new member orientation 200 points_____4. For having a district cabinet chairperson or global Membership Team present

a program to the club 200 points_____5. For sponsoring a new Lions club. 500 points_____6. For sponsoring a new LEO club. 250 points_____7. For sponsoring a Friendship Night or Membership Recruitment Night 200 points_____8. For each member who attends a scheduled Zone Meeting of their respective

zone. President and Secretary (200 points each) 200 points_____For each additional club member (verified by zone chair) 50 points_____

9. For each member attending the District 29 I Conference 200 points_____10. For each member attending a district conference other than District I 200 points_____11. For each member attending the West Virginia Lions Leadership School 300 points_____

Incoming President and Secretary (100 bonus points each) 100 points_____12. For each member who attends MD State Convention. Registration form & fee

must be completed and submitted to Convention chairperson and listed on the MAR 300 points_____13. For each club officer who attends a scheduled New Officer Training 300 points_____14. For payment of State and LCI dues by October 15 and second half by

February 15 (each of one half) 250 points_____15. For contributing $1000 to LCIF 500 points_____16. For contributing $1000 to WVLSCF 500 points_____17. For contributing to any Lions sanctioned activity (each program) 100 points_____18. For sponsoring a youth to camp (HOBY, Boys/Girls State, Horseshoe) 200 points_____19. For awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior for college or trade school

(each student) 200 points_____20. For club hosting a youth through the youth exchange program 300 points_____21. For participation in a FLAG DAY Program (each event) 150 points_____22. For sponsoring a Peace Poster Contest (each entry) 200 points_____

22. For sponsoring a Peace Poster Contest (each entry) 200 points_____23. For each club program utilizing a Cabinet Chairperson, GMT or GLT

Chairperson WVLSCF Trustee or service coordinator 300 points_____24. For receiving District Newsletter in electronic format (each month) 100 points_____25. Copy/Sharing Newsletter with club members 50 points_____26. Confirmation of District Governor’s visit by August 31st 300 points_____27. For each member attending USA Canada Form or international convention 200 points_____28. For each Melvin Jones or Leonard Jarrett Award presented 200 points_____29. For sponsoring MESU or portable eye screening units or for hosting an eye

screening clinic or health fair (each event) 200 points_____30. For sponsoring an activity involving youth (each event) 200 points_____31. For sponsoring a community service project to fight huger (i.e. food pantry,

food baskets for needy family, etc.) 200 points_____

MONTHLY TOTAL _____________

NOTE:MMR - Monthly Membership ReportMAR - Monthly Activity ReportGLT - Global Leadership TeamGMT - Global Membership Team

DIRECTIONS: Total points for each category should be listed for each line item and then addedfor a monthly final total.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S “GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”PUBLICITY CONTEST

2014-2015

PURPOSE: To promote awareness of the services and activities that the Lions Club provides to the localcommunity. Publicity increases public awareness which promotes membership growth, increased memberinvolvement and pride within your club.

AWARDS: First, second and third place for both large clubs and small clubs as described for visitation.

RULES: Contest begins on July 1, 2014 and ends on April 15, 2015. All items of publicity must bepostmarked or e-mailed to the contest chairperson by the 10th day of the month following the publicationor broadcasting of the event. Only one article, airing or telecast per day per event will be counted perevent. Where radio or TV is utilized, proof of the broadcast must be signed by the reporter, stationmanager or director.

1. Newspaper article w/o photo of a club service project, fundraiser, meeting or program speaker.....2 points ________points

2. Newspaper article w/photo of club service project, fundraiser, meeting or program speaker.....5 points ________points

3. Radio coverage of events as above.....10 points ________points4. Television coverage of events as above.....20 points ________points5. Public service announcement on radio or TV promoting any Lions program sponsored byyour club.....20 points ________points

6. Opinion article or special article promoting Lions Club sponsored programs or special event.....20 points ________points

7. Publication of club newsletter submitted to Contest chairperson.....5 points ________points8. New or replacement existing signs promoting your club.....20 points ________points9. Establishment of or maintaining a club web page - site must be kept updated and submittedto contest chairperson monthly.....20 points per month ________points

10. Each district newsletter article promoting a club event (the event must be reportedon the MAR).....10 points ________points

11. Recycling of the “LION” magazine in a public location.....5 points/issue ________points

MONTHLY TOTAL ________points

DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S “GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”VISITATION CONTEST

2014-2015

PURPOSE: To promote visitation between clubs, to encourage the sharing of ideas and goalsbetween our clubs and to form and nurture friendships among Lions.

AWARDS: First, second and third place for both large clubs (more than 3 members as of June 30, 2014)and small clubs (35 members or less as of June 30, 2014).

RULES: Contest begins on July 1, 2014 and ends on April 15, 2015. The District Governor and theFVDG and SVDG will not be counted for visitation. Visitation slips must be verified by the host club.Visitation slips for the preceding month visit must be received by the district contest chairperson by the10th of the following month.

VISITATION SLIPS MUST BE MAILED TO THE CONTEST CHAIRPERSON:

Lion Mark ConradRt. 5 Box 167Keyser, WV 26726

1. Each Lion visiting a regularly scheduled meeting of another host club 10 points_____

2. Bonus for visiting all clubs in your zone 10 points_____

3. Bonus for visiting all clubs in the district 50 points_____

4. Each Lion visiting and participating in another club’s service projet or fundraiser(ticket purchases do not count) 5 points_____

5. Each Lion who visits a club outside the district 5 points_____

6. Each Lion participating in a MD event 5 points_____

MONTHLY TOTAL ____________

DISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE

“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”

Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18, 2014

REGISTRATION FEE $50.00 per person

The registration fee includes the Saturday Lunch and Saturday Banquet and weekend entertainment.

For those arriving early, a Friday Evening Bar-B-Que and gathering is planned@ $25.00/person in addition to the Regular Conference Registration Fee.

If attending the Saturday Evening Banquet Only - $30.00 per person

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 4, 2014

ROOM RESERVATION INFORMATIONCanaan Valley Resort& Conference Center

230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, West Virginia 26260Phone: 304-866-4121 or 800-622-4121

ROOM RATE : $109 per night/ single or double occupancy in the new lodge.Cabins are also available: Starting at $144/night for 2 bedrooms and $164/night for 3 bedrooms.

Rooms will be released on September 17, 2014

Name__________________________________ Spouse/Guest__________________________________

Title___________________________________ Is spouse/guest a Lion? YES____NO____

Club Name__________________________________________District___________L I O N

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Phone________________________________e-mail___________________________________

Saturday Banquet Only ($30.00) $____________Friday Evening Bar-b-que ($25.00)___________Regular Registration Fee Only($50.00) $___________Total amount enclosed $_____________.

Make checks payable to: District 29-I ConferenceMail registration to:PCC Barbara FishelP.O. Box 41Mount Storm, WV 26739(Questions: 304-693-7710 or bfishel@gcnetmail.net)

SILENT AUCTIONDISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE . . .“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”

As in the past, a” Silent Auction” will be held at the District 29-I Fall conference. Theconference is scheduled for October 17 & 18 at Canaan Valley Resort. Auction items will beavailable for bid through Saturday afternoon. The auction is held as a means to help defraycosts of the conference. If we are to have a successful auction we need auction items from asmany of the clubs as possible.

Possible ideas for auction item donations may include:

Handmade artistic or craft items (e.g. handmade jewelry)Specialty or theme baskets ( e.g. wine, fruit, sweets, preserves)

Items of interest from your area or club (e.g. pin collections, pottery)Any good quality items you would like to donate

In the past, the SILENT AUCTION has proven to be a popular fun activity forour conference, therefore we are asking Lions and clubs to participate.

PLEASE CONTACT: LION DEB ABE, FORT ASHBY LIONS CLUB,Auction chairperson at

304- 738-2310 or via E-Mail: dabe@mris.com

Please complete the form below and return it to Deb Abe if you wish to contribute an item for the

auction. You may give your item to Deb in advance or bring it to the conference on Friday October 17th.

ITEM BEING DONATED_____________________________________________________

SUGGESTED MINUMUM BID________________________________________________

CLUB_____________________________________________________________________

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:Name______________________________________________________________________Phone & or E mail___________________________________________________________

Please E- Mail dabe@mris.com or mail form to:Deb Abe, Rt. 3 Box 359-A

Ridgeley, WV 26753

LIONS WORK PROGRAM DINNER

Shirley’s Diner in Romney, WV hosted the Annual WV Lions Work Program dinnerwhere students from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind were recognized withcertificates for total hours worked this past school year. One student from each school receiveda bonus check of fifty dollars for working the most hours.

Some twenty-four students from both the WV State School for the Deaf and the Schoolfor the Blind give additional time and energy in part-time work around the campus of theschools. They earn money for every hour worked doing such jobs and bussing tables, washingdishes, running errands for teachers, assisting younger students, lawn care, and the like. Theyare supervised, of course, by staff and advisors.

Lions Clubs of West Virginia raise monies to pay these hard-working students. Each yearnumerous Lions Clubs contribute to this Work Program by sending checks to the Parade-of-Checks held at the state convention. During the year additional ear-marked funds are sent toLion Roy Knight of the Romney Lions Club who is the District 29-I Program Coordinator.Working with Penny Maphis of the WV School for the Deaf and Blind, Lion Roy reviews thetime sheets and signs the checks for the students.

At present the students can earn $4.50 an hour. They work anywhere from one hour ayear to two hundred and sixty hours a year. The pay they receive is an incentive to work hard,balance time and energy, learn and perfect certain skills for future jobs once they leave school.In the meantime the Lions Work Program enables students to have some extra spending moneywhile at school.

The Lions Work Program is just one of several projects undertaken by Lions. Meetingmonthly the Romney Lions Club funds eye sight testing, provides glasses, and educates fordiabetes which is a leading cause of sight loss. Working with other Clubs even costly eye surgerycan be done at the WVU Eye Center. If you would be interested in visiting a Lions Clubmeeting and learning more about what Lionism is and how it serves the community you areinvited to a monthly dinner meeting (first Thursday of each month) at 6:30 p.m. in thefellowship hall of Romney First United Methodist Church.

Annual Ron Hensley Memorial State

Lion’s Club Golf TournamentBel Meadows Golf Course, Mt. Clare, WV

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Registration at 8:00 a.m.; Shotgun Start at 8:30 a.m.

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SSeenndd yyoouurr rreeggiissttrraatt iioonn ffeeee aanndd ffoorrmm iinn NNOOWW!!

Format: 18 hole tournament with net and gross competition. All golfers are automatically entered as individuals. Plus, there will be two and four team competitors.

Fee: $60 per player

Special Events: Variety of bonus events such as longest drive, closest to thepin, and other yet to be determined but surely to please.

Handicaps: Net scores will be computed in accordance with the CallowaySystem as per USGA publication PB 1220, Handicapping the unhandicapped.

Awards: 1st and 2nd place awards will be given for each event. Prizes will also beawarded for special events as well as the most improved golfer award given by Jim Hensley.

Mulligans: Each participant may purchase 2 mulligans for $5.00. One maybe used for each nine. Proceeds will benefit the sight foundation.

Nourishment: Post tournament meal and awards presentation.

REGISTRATION FORMName Address/phone E-mail____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Club___________________________District_____________________List additional players on back of this form.Enclose $60 for each entry and send to: Lion Bob Browning, P. O. Box 990, Pineville, WV 24874-0990

Home Phone: 304-732-8663 Cell: 304-546-1876 E-mail: rbrowningjr@yahoo.com

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August 2 Cabinet Meeting. FORT ASHBY 10:00 a.m.

DUES STRUCTURE 2014-2105

ANNUAL SEMI-ANNUAL

International $43.00 $21.50

Initiation Fee (If Applicable)(New Member) $25.00 ($30 Charter) $12.50

MD-District 29-I $12.00 $ 6.00

Regular Member $55.00 (Total) $27.50

Family Member $21.50 (LCI) $10.75+ $12.00 District $ 6.00$33.50 (Total) $16.75

NOTE: Veteran’s discount from Lions Clubs International, no initiation fees will be charged for the first5000 Veterans who become new members. (Subject to LCI approval). Clubs will collect the original feeand then be reimbursed. Campus clubs are exempt from State MD dues.