Issue 10 – April 2017 District Governor Jan Weatherly · Issue 10 – April 2017. District Governor. Jan Weatherly. Imagine . Our Convention Highlights. I cannot thank enough the

Issue 10 – April 2017

District Governor

Jan Weatherly

Imagine Our Convention Highlights

I cannot thank enough the Lions from all over the District that teamed up to make this convention an unqualified success. My home club, Olympia Host Lions, hit it out of the park! If you missed the convention this year, you missed a great array of fun, fellowship and fantastic learning opportunities. Take a walk through the

convention pictures and imagine the fabulous time we all had. A balance

between education, discussion, music, memories and recognition.

Melena Meyer stole the show with her two presentations on Friday: a signature seminar Accessing Youth Service Culture and Finding Resilience Everywhere: her story of overcoming adversity told through the lives of many with shared experiences. She received a standing ovation! Richard LeMieux, our keynote luncheon speaker, touched our hearts with his story of being homeless as told through his book, Breakfast at Sally’s. Generous District C Lions purchased his book and opened their wallets giving him over $500 in donations for his Foundation to fight homelessness. Our International Director, Jerome Thompson, shared openly and honestly LCI’s serious intent to stretch the organization to provide 200,000,000 service hours yearly. The only way we can do that is to add more members to increase our service capacity and record all our service hours. Now for the well deserving awards for District C Lions who have gone the extra mile to

Let Their Light Shine

The Zone Lion of the Year Each zone chair selected 1 Lion they felt earned this award.

Each awardee was given a Special Commemorative Lion Centennial Silver Dollar. C-1 Lion Trenton Erker, Tacoma Downtown Lions C-2 Lion Michael Petty, Olympia Host Lions C-3 Lion Lisa Ikeda, Fife Lions (See the picture of Lisa accepting her award.) C-4 PZC Karl Ostheller, Poulsbo Lions C-5 Lion Fred DeRome, Puyallup South Hill Lions C-6 Lion Judy Clyderman, Tenino Lions

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Imagine Our Convention Highlights

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District Club Retention Award University Place Lions District Food Drive Winner Zone C-4 with 622 pounds of food toward our grand total of 1732 pounds for the Thurston

County Food Bank District Governor Appreciation Award Lion Angela Davis, Fife Lions, for her leadership with the Centennial and stepping up to lead

a new Tacoma Lions Club Lion Brieanne Berg, Enumclaw Lions, for her many public relations projects with Project New Hope, the Centennial celebration and stepping up to be a Guiding Lion for the new Maple Valley Centennial Lions Club International President Appreciation Awards Rebecca Anderson, Fife Lions, for her graphic design skills with my logo Let Your Light

Shine the convention theme IMAGINE, the design used on our Centennial materials.

Ron Hirning, Puyallup South Hill Lions, for his years of devotion to the success of the Mt.

Rainier Lions, where he is a Guiding Lion. Presidential Leadership Awards Lions Clubs International’s third highest award DPG Dan Comsia, Puyallup Valley Lions, for serving as the NW Lions Leadership Institute

Superintendent twice, helping to found Project New Hope, and giving 110% at the club, zone, district and multiple district level PZC Mike Peterson, Bremerton Central Lions, for his dedication to the success of others, al-

ways going the extra mile in whatever he does, being the Superintendent for the NW Lions Leader-ship Institute in 2018 and a four diamond Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. The close of the Convention marks a turning point in our year. Spring brings us to the busy season of elections, installations, training, club signature projects and finishing strong with new members you need to do the service you want to do. I’ll see you in the hood, the Lions hood that is! DG Jan Weatherly

Lion Lisa Ikeda accepting award.

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Lions is just a great organization. As we approach 100 years, this process gets more and more

exciting. Our entertainment is under control, Vendors are taking shape, 20 Lions Clubs and 20

outside vendors, we are having a diabetes screening and the new health trailer is on board.

DuPont businesses that have been procured as vendors are: McNamara's Pub and Eatery, Farrelli's

Wood Fire Pizza, Forrey's Forza, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites. If you would like a room for August

11th or 12th, contact the Fairfield for a reservation. Ask for the Centennial rate of $110/night, plus

tax. To get this rate you must make your reservation by July 12 th. They have a King bed room or

double queen bed rooms available.

In our district, so far, we have 12 clubs who will have earned 3 Centennial Service Project Patches

come July 1st. We have another 4 who need to do one more project this year to be able to earn their

3rd four stone patch. We will have another 6 clubs who will earn a 4 stone patch this year. We also

have 9 clubs who need to do one more service project to earn the four-stone patch. This shows we

have 32 clubs who will earn or are close to earning a four-stone patch. Get to work and do that one

project you need. Be PROUD TO SERVE. WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Secretaries please report

these projects to LCI.

I am AWARE of 32 clubs who have a Centennial Service Project. I would like to be aware of all

clubs Centennial Service Projects. Please send information about your project to me at,

[email protected].

We are looking for 3 Centennial Committee Chairs: Parking, Volunteers and Clean Up. If that

interests one of you Lions please contact Lion Bob Johnson.

Parade time is coming. Here is a list: May 20 – Viking Fest - Poulsbo, Bremerton Armed Forces

June 3 – Duck Daze – UP and Forest Festival – Shelton July 4 – Tumwater July 18 – Lakefair –

Olympia July 29 – Whaling Days – Silverdale.

OUR Centennial Motto : WHERE THERE’S A NEED THERE’S A LION – Does your club live that

motto? JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By PZC Bob Johnson

Humor…? ► Feeling pretty proud of myself. The Sesame Street puzzle I bought said 3-5 years, but I finished it in just under 8 months.

► Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

► Some people cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.

► I always take life with a grain of salt, …plus a slice of lemon, …and a shot of tequila.

► Evening news is where they begin with ‘Good evening’, and then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.

► And now this parting thought. Work harder; millions on welfare are depending on you.

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New Lions and Their Sponsors

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Auburn Noon Lions Club

Rose Morales joined 2/8/2017 - Sponsor, Mogi Haggin

Dan Harrington joined 3/1 2017 - Sponsor, Ronald Bohlman

Rayann D. Miller joined 3/10/2017 - Sponsor, Penni Warren

Bremerton Central Lions Club

Sandy L Simon joined 2/8/2017 - Sponsor, Lynn Woodward

Roger C Eagan joined 3/22/2017 - Sponsor, James Lamb

DeDe I Theal joined 3/22/2017 - Sponsor, Robert Theal

Gig Harbor Lions Club

Christian Castillo Cortijo joined 3/22/2017 - Sponsor, Micky Pico

Narda R Jensen joined 3/22/2017 - Sponsor, Micky Pico

Carmen Wing joined 3/22/2017 - Sponsor, Micky Pico

Hood Canal Lions Club

Marnie Hart joined 3/14/2017 - Sponsor, DG Jan Weatherly

Kent Lions Club

Shamso Issak joined 3/1/2017 - Sponsor, Stephen Crowell

Emily J White joined 3/1/2017– Sponsor, Maureen Kisinger

Lacey Sunrise Lions Club

Nicky L Barnes joined 2/9/2017 - Sponsor, PZC Patrick Bucknell

Shad L Rogers joined 2/9/2017 - Sponsor, Jack Ford

Stanley V Salvatto joined 2/16/2017 - Sponsor, Robert Wright

Larry W Stevens joined 3/9/2017 - Sponsor, PZC Patrick Bucknell

Lacey Lamplighters Lions Club

Jamie Caldwell joined 2/1/2017 - Sponsor, Stephen Caldwell

Olympia Host Lions Club

Cathy M. Weaver joined 3/10/2017 - Sponsor, Darrell Weaver

Orting Lions Club

Karie A Franks joined 1/13/2017 - Sponsor, Michael Peacock

Puyallup Valley Lions Club

Celeste L Hurst joined 3/21/2017 - Sponsor, Scott Hurst

Poulsbo Lions Club

Marilyn G Kover joined 2/2/2017 - Sponsor, Joyce Smith

Dori A Swokowski joined 2/2/2017 - Sponsor, Sherri Burch

Travis G Smith joined 3/23/2017 - Sponsor, Christopher Willits

Rainier Lions Club

Eva-Maria Ballmes joined 3/13 2017 - Sponsor, Jill Wilkinson

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New Lions and Their Sponsors

Welcome New Lions

Silverdale Dandy Lions Club

Doug Bailey joined 1/12/2017 - Sponsor, PZC Carla Patterson-Larson

Paula Bailey joined 1/12/2017 -Sponsor, PZC Carla Patterson-Larson

Sumner Lions Club

Jonathan Hauck joined 1/25/2017 - Sponsor, June Ferreira

Spanapark Lions Club

Ann M Fowler Joined 3/21/2017 - Sponsor, PZC Rose Becker

Christopher M Fowler Joined 3/21/2017 - Sponsor, PZC Rose Becker

Spanaway Lions Club

Jay E. Brower joined 1/24/2017 - Sponsor, Anne Asplund

Deborah L Nelson joined 1/24/2017 - Sponsor, Larry Nelson

Windie L Thomas joined 2/28/2017 - Sponsor, Colleen Ludford

Tacoma Southeast Lions Club

Philip W Smith joined 1/25/2017 - Sponsor, Heather Gosney

Yelm Lions Club

Samantha Lucas joined 2/13/2017 - Sponsor, Beatrix Austin

Nichole Woolsey joined 2/13/2017 - Sponsor, Kimberly Proffit

MAPLE VALLEY CENTENNIAL LIONS CLUB

CHARTER PARTY

April 29, 2017 - 7 PM

Please join us for light appetizers & drinks, raffle and a guest speaker.

Tickets: $25 + a canned food item for the MV Food Bank & Emergency

Services.

Cedar Lodge 21415 Renton-Maple Valley Road SE

Maple Valley, WA

Tickets available on-line at

http://maplevalleylionsclub.com

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Welcome New Lions

New Charter Lions

Maple Valley Centennial Lions Club Chartered 2/21/2017

Charter Members

Jessica Baynton

Scott Beusch

Philis Bodle

Wendy Castleman

Olivia Cronin

Jennifer Czarnowski

Paige Dean

Jessie Dinkelspiel

Jerry Gaston

Amanda Gross

Melanie Hall

Merima Hanson

Tristen Hohm

Cameron Jezorek

Matt Jezorek

Doug Lewis

Julie Lewis

Osmar Lovo

Krystle McLallin

Stacy Moate

Jon Murdock

Donald J Nesel

Marjorie Newell

Linda Olson

Haley Pendergraft

Tiffany Remington

John Robertson

Jan Sager

Tracy Sears

Megan Sheridan

William Sheriff

Andrea Shimet

Randy Stockton

Steven Taylor

Emily Wold

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Club Officer Training and More

This is your one opportunity for face to face training with experts! By IPDG Al Hedstrom

Training opportunities this month are wide and varied:

Date Time Topic Location Instructor(s)

12 Apr 7P Club President Online Hedstrom

15 Apr 9A-4P Club Officer Training St. Clare Hospital Various

17 Apr 7P New Member Orientation Online Hedstrom

19 Apr 7P Club Secretary Online Smircich / Hedstrom

21-23 Apr Northwest Lions Leadership Institute, Lake Oswego, OR

25 Apr 7P Club Treasurer Online Hedstrom

26 Apr 7P Club Membership Director Online Hedstrom

29 Apr 9A-4P Club Officer Classroom Training St. Clare Hospital Various

As always, the training schedule is on the district web site, specifically http://www.md19clions.org/training.php. Except for the NW Lions Leadership Institute, there is no charge for any class. Questions? Contact Al Hedstrom at [email protected].

Election Results

District 19C election held on April 1, 2017

District Governor – Ron Smircich

First Vice District Governor – Sharon Sikes

Second Vice District Governor – Pat Burch

Northwest Lions Foundation Trustee – Dave Risley

To accept or reject proposed changes to the District Constitution and By-Laws – Accept

The election of PDG John Kirry for MD-19 Vice Council Chairman has not yet been

decided. All districts in our multiple district vote on his candidacy and the results will be

revealed at the MD-19 Fall Convention.

On the one day of the year that we question with suspicion everything we see and hear, I can

confirm the accuracy of the above. You may now return to your normal state of accepting everything

you see because it’s on the Internet.

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Lions Day at the Races Honoring our retiring MD19 Executive Director

Register by May 12th for this June 3rd wildly fun time

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Dear Lions: By PDG Barbara Ellis

DID YOU KNOW

What seemed like routine flood warnings to the community of Rapid City, South Dakota, soon

turned into ravaging floods that took the lives of more than 200 people, left more than 5,000 people

homeless, and created more than $100 million dollars in property damage. Local Lions did what

would soon become our legacy, being among the first to arrive with relief. This event also marked

the first grant ever awarded by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), US$5,000 to help the

community rebuild after the catastrophic floods.

Since then, every day, LCIF works to fulfill its mission: "To support the efforts of Lions clubs and

partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through

humanitarian service projects and grants." Serving alongside many dedicated Lions, LCIF has

made a significant impact on the world. In fact, I am proud to announce LCIF has awarded more

than 13,000 grants totaling over US$1 billion since being founded in 1968.

Every day, Lions are working to make a difference. Whether you are helping a grandparent see

their grandchild for the first time, educating school children in your town about diabetes or sight,

cleaning up a community after a disaster, or working to end measles, you are making this world a

better place.

Please keep your donations to LCIF coming because they do so much for so many.

Membership Update:

By 2VDGE Pat Burch

We started the year in big hole with -97 drops in July and have been steadily adding new members

since then. We are aware of several new members which have not been added to the MyLCI data

base and more that have not been inducted after our Spring Ahead Membership Drive. The summit

is in sight as we climb to the new member mountaintop.

Secretaries, please help by inputting your new member applications. In addition, please input your

drops as they occur. We are no longer holding those drops until the new Lions Year. Clubs, let’s

get all of those prospective members inducted today. Let them enjoy the benefits as a Lion!!

GREAT News!! We are still on track to meet our Goal of Net

+20 members for the year. This means more hands to spread

the workload serving our communities. We are currently sitting

at -20 members for the year.

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Bonney Lake LEOs Keep Busy

By PZC Karl Ostheller

Led by president Jessica and VP Jordan, the LEOs kick off their school year by giving apples to

their teachers. Later In the fall they put together “First Responders” baskets and then worked with

the “Big Give” drive to put together food bags for 400+ families in need of a helping hand.

Christmas time finds the LEOs assisting at the senior center along with some Xmas carols. At this

time of the year one of their fund-raisers is running a food concessions booth for sporting events.

They also do a coin drive to benefit the Bonney Lake Lions “Lions for Kids” house. Their spring

focus is a “shoebox” drive where these gift boxes are given to low income students in the

elementary schools.

This 6 year old LEO club has great support from its local Lions club who provide a liaison

connection between the club and Bonney Lake High School. The high school has two LEO advisors

that are critical in keeping the club involved in school activities. Later this spring the LEOs are

helping out at the Lions “Death by Chocolate” dinner and auction. Picture below features LEOs and

their advisors.