Volume 22 Issue 8 FEBRUARY 2017 DG JAMIE HART WILLOWS LION CLUB 1st VDG MARIANNE KEESEE Trinity Lake Lions Club 2nd VDG SUSAN KERR Enterprise Lions Club Cabinet Secretary Lion Melanie Hunter Anderson Lions Club Cabinet Treasurer Lion Aaron Chatfield Yuba City Peach Bowl Lions Cabinet Chaplin Lion Joe Schwarm Enterprise Lions club IP District Governor Aron Whealy Alturas Lions Club TALES FROM THE HART— DG JAMIE HART Inside this issue: District 4-C1 Articles-Calendar 1—7 Club News & Information 8—20 QUOTE: “We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.” AUTHOR: HELEN KELLER “OPEN YOURSELF TO GREAT POSSIBILITIES” Many of you already know from my visitations my “back story” of why I chose to make Lions Eye Foundation (LEF) of California/Nevada as my charity of choice, namely that I feel very fortunate that my parents had the financial ability to pay for my muscle balance surgery to correct my “lazy eye” at the ripe age of 14 months. If they didn’t have insurance and I wasn’t sponsored and transported to San Francisco by a Lions Club to get the surgery, I would have gone blind in my weaker eye. During the second weekend in January, I had the unique oppor- tunity to attend a quarterly meeting of LEF Trustees and Advisors held in Ap- tos, CA. I did this mostly to find out about the nuts and bolts of how this Foundation works as well as get a more in depth view of its’ current plans. In the process, I found out some things I wasn’t aware of, as well as reminded of things I already knew, but weren’t in the forefront of my mind. When I arrived in Aptos mid-morning, the Budget & Finance committee meet- ing was already in progress, so I waited to attend the next meeting of the Long Range Planning (LRP) committee. Ef- forts of this committee were divided into 2 main categories, to increase the number of patient referrals and to pro- vide funding to support the services to these patients. Examples of services in- clude injections into the eye, chiming in at 400 per year and laser surgeries. Un- fortunately, the number of referrals have declined due to Obamacare with only 125 so far this fiscal year. Trustees and Advisors on the LRP committee were given the task to look for un- tapped sources for referrals. As pa- tients who don’t have insurance can’t afford to go to a doctor, looking at free clinics for referrals was one example suggested. Other suggestions included reaching out to local optometrists and ophthalmologists to educate them about services provided by LEF. Once discov- ered, these uninsured persons can be sponsored by Lions Clubs by making semi-annual contributions are members of LEF. The number of the member Lions Clubs unfortunately have shrunk to 310, with a small portion of these choosing to not to continue their semi - annual contribution which is a mere $7
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Volume 22 Issue 8 FEBRUARY 2017
DG JAMIE HART
WILLOWS LION CLUB
1st VDG MARIANNE KEESEE
Trinity Lake Lions Club
2nd VDG SUSAN KERR Enterprise Lions Club
Cabinet Secretary Lion Melanie Hunter Anderson Lions Club
Cabinet Treasurer
Lion Aaron Chatfield Yuba City Peach Bowl Lions
Cabinet Chaplin
Lion Joe Schwarm Enterprise Lions club
IP District Governor
Aron Whealy Alturas Lions Club
TALES FROM THE HART— DG JAMIE HART
Inside this issue:
District 4-C1 Articles-Calendar 1—7
Club News & Information 8—20
QUOTE: “We could never
learn to be brave and patient, if
there were only joy in the
world.” AUTHOR: HELEN
KELLER
“OPEN YOURSELF TO GREAT POSSIBILITIES”
Many of you already know from my
visitations my “back story” of why I
chose to make Lions Eye Foundation
(LEF) of California/Nevada as my
charity of choice, namely that I feel
very fortunate that my parents had the
financial ability to pay for my muscle
balance surgery to correct my “lazy
eye” at the ripe age of 14 months. If
they didn’t have insurance and I wasn’t
sponsored and transported to San
Francisco by a Lions Club to get the
surgery, I would have gone blind in my
weaker eye. During the second weekend
in January, I had the unique oppor-
tunity to attend a quarterly meeting of
LEF Trustees and Advisors held in Ap-
tos, CA. I did this mostly to find out
about the nuts and bolts of how this
Foundation works as well as get a more
in depth view of its’ current plans. In
the process, I found out some things I
wasn’t aware of, as well as reminded of
things I already knew, but weren’t in
the forefront of my mind.
When I arrived in Aptos mid-morning,
the Budget & Finance committee meet-
ing was already in progress, so I waited
to attend the next meeting of the Long
Range Planning (LRP) committee. Ef-
forts of this committee were divided
into 2 main categories, to increase the
number of patient referrals and to pro-
vide funding to support the services to
these patients. Examples of services in-
clude injections into the eye, chiming in
at 400 per year and laser surgeries. Un-
fortunately, the number of referrals
have declined due to Obamacare with
only 125 so far this fiscal year. Trustees
and Advisors on the LRP committee
were given the task to look for un-
tapped sources for referrals. As pa-
tients who don’t have insurance can’t
afford to go to a doctor, looking at free
clinics for referrals was one example
suggested. Other suggestions included
reaching out to local optometrists and
ophthalmologists to educate them about
services provided by LEF. Once discov-
ered, these uninsured persons can be
sponsored by Lions Clubs by making
semi-annual contributions are members
of LEF. The number of the member
Lions Clubs unfortunately have shrunk
to 310, with a small portion of these
choosing to not to continue their semi-
annual contribution which is a mere $7
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR JAMIE HART’S ARTICLE CONTINUED
per member per year. What this means if that someone, like Francisco Acosta, would not otherwise be
able to enjoy seeing his grandchildren. This is an excerpt of what he wrote in his letter thanking LEF,
which was on their Facebook page:
“I want to thank the Lions Club for making me a happy person again. Life is full of amazing things
and without vision there’s no joy, only darkness. I was losing my vision due to my diabetes and cat-
aracts in both eyes. I couldn’t work or enjoy those great moments with my grandchildren. Thanks
to the Lions Club I can now see my family again and enjoy every moment. I can start working again
and be part of this great community. Thank you.”
For these type of procedures, revenues need to be generated to help pay for all the associated costs with
80% of the expenses going toward patient services. Phenomenally, only a mere 4% of the costs go to-
wards administration, one of the lowest for similar philanthropic organizations. Funds are currently
generated from contributions from the Lions Clubs as above as well as through awards like the Don
Stanaway Life Member and Don Stanaway Fellow awards as well as the Helen Keller Fellowship which
can be used to recognize Club members for their valued service. Another simple way that is being used
to generate funds is through the “Penny Campaign”. Here, loose change can be collected during Club
meetings. In District 4 C 1, LEF Trustee Lion Ida Marcum and Advisor PDG Lion Larry Marcum are
doing this with their Club, with the Paradise Host Lions Club also joining in. Between the 2 Clubs, $195
in change has been raised. Since, in our District, collecting money during a District meeting is against
protocol, I would like to challenge Clubs to collect loose change, bring it to the next District meeting to
be “recycled” by a District Trustee or Advisor. Somewhat like the pull tabs, the Club who brings in the
most weight and the most money will receive special recognition at our District Convention in April. If
you can’t make the February 25 and 26, 2017 District meeting, it will also be acceptable to “cash in” at
the Convention itself, with being able to additionally give to a newly minted District Advisor that will be
installed in Selma in early April, namely myself.
Please consider helping those like Mr. Acosta to give the gift of sight. Connect with free clinics as well as
optometrists and ophthalmologists to let them know of the existence of LEF. On a Club level, join LEF
if your Club is not a member already, restart your semi-annual contributions and/or collect loose
change. Even better, show a fellow Lion member that you have noticed their service to your community
through presenting them one of the above awards. The return you will achieve in making a difference in
somebodies life will be beyond measure.
To find out more about Lions Eye Foundation of Northern California and Nevada, be sure to visit their
website: www.lionseyeca-nv.org or their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/LionsEyeFoundation/.
District 4-C1 Information
“OPEN YOURSELF TO
GREAT
POSSIBILITIES”
3 District 4-C1 Information
Snow
It seems like I am always writing these articles in a hotel room. Right now we are headed home
from a weekend of training in Anaheim. LCI is determined to make the best Governors they can
out of us. We are now headed back to the mountain and the frozen snow that awaits us.
Like everyone in the North State we experienced a bit of weather over the last two weeks. I don’t
know the final count, but we had several feet of snow and the temps haven’t risen above 40 degrees
in quite a while. It is exciting to see the snow back and watch the lake levels rise…visions of swim-
ming and fishing this summer…oh, wait. We sold our boat…
The most significant part of these storms was the cold. We lost power for a few days and our only
source of heat was our fireplace. On the third day out the outage as we watched our breath freeze
in the air we took off for Redding, warm showers and hot food. It was so cold we were sleeping in
our clothes. I couldn’t help but wonder how it must be for those people who don’t have a house
around them to stave off some of winter’s bitterness. My heart was broken when I read in the news
of a baby that frozen in his mother’s arms on a bus stop bench in Portland.
The world is not always an easy place to be in. There are challenges everyday that some people
just don’t have the means to surmount. That is where Lions come in. Our motto, as we move into
our second century of service is “Where there is a need there is a Lion.” We are the members of our
communities that step up and make a difference. I am continually amazed at the kindness and gen-
erosity that abounds in our district and I am looking forward to serving with you in this exciting
centennial year.
I hope to see many of you take advantage of the MD4 Convention in our local area and come out
and say hey. Redding, Feb. 10-12.
1st VDG Marianne
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR DISTRICT 4-C1—2017
FEBRUARY 8—9, 2017 COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS REDDING
FEBRUARY 10—12, 2017 MD4 CONVENTION REDDING
FEBRUARY 25—26, 2017 DISTRICT CABINET MTG LASSEN REGION
APRIL 21—23, 2017 DISTRICT CONVENTION ANDERSON
JUNE 2—4, 2017 COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS PASADENA
& MD4 STUDENT SPEAKER
JUNE 30—JULY 4, 2017 INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION CHICAGO, IL
JULY 15, 2017 TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT MTG TBA
5 District 4-C1 Information
BLUE SKIES AND TAILWINDS
2nd VDG Sue Kerr
February is here already; time is flying by. Last month was special because I attended the MD 4
Leadership Institute in Sacramento. There were many “old” friends that attended and I made many
new friends. All of the sessions were well presented and we took home a lot of useful tools to get our-
selves on the path to more effectively handle our leadership roles as well as enhance our personal
lives. Just need time to review and take it all in!
This month is the MD4 Convention right here in Redding February 10, 11 and 12, at the Red Lion
and Holiday Inn. I would encourage you to take in one of the many seminars that will be presented.
Some presentations will be “Are You Prepared for Disaster?”,
“Orientation and Mentoring of Newer Members”, “Marketing & Communications”, “Ear of the Li-
on”, “Youth Exchange”, “Diabetes Youth Families”, “Women in Lions: A Win-Win Combination”,
and many more. There is something for everyone.
The opening ceremony on Saturday morning is very impressive. All of the flags of every nation that
has a Lions Club are paraded in. The Leos in our area bring them in and place them around the
meeting room. We will be surrounded by all the countries that serve as we do.
I look forward to attending the convention and hope to see you there too.
Oh, yes! I did get a little flying time in on the sunny days.
Together
Everyone
Achieves
More
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LEADING LIONS—ALERT TEAM
What happens in an emergency? As Lions, we think of how the best way is for us to help. Lions Internation-
al has long been known for how we marshal resources to help those in need. For emergency and disaster sit-
uations, Lions has the ALERT Program which goes from the club level all the way to the International
ALERT Coordinator.
District 4-C1 has been eager to respond to emergency and relief situations. Sometimes those responses were
started by a club and sometimes by the District Leadership. The fires, amplified by the recent drought, have
tested us. We are proud to have been able to help, but feel we could have acted faster, when our efforts would
have the most effect.
Lions from around the district have joined together and we now have our own Lions ALERT Team. We have
requested and just received an LCI Foundation Disaster Preparedness Grant. The first use of the grant is to
obtain and stock an ALERT TEAM trailer with first need items. That trailer has arrived and is having
graphics applied so all will know what it is for. We plan to show it off at both the MD4 Convention and our
February District Meeting.
The goal is to be able to hook up the trailer and head for the need with minimal loading and no purchasing.
While this is happening, others would be activating the ALERT Team to prepare for additional purchasing,
distribution and care. That task is much easier if we already have those who are willing to be called to action
or stand-by.
If you would like to be an ALERT TEAM member to help plan for and be called upon in times of need,
please contact Zone Chair Roger Fritter, myself or a member of the District Governor Team. My email and
phone are both below.
Mike Ferrier
Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator, District 4-C1
Please email submissions for the Mane Lion to [email protected] by the 25th of the month. If you are unable to send submissions via email, they can be mailed to: Lion Sally P. Carter 12286 Scott Grant Road
Marysville, CA 95901 “OPEN YOURSELF TO GREAT
POSSIBILITIES” Thank you! Editor: Lion Sally P. Carter Foothill Lions Club of Loma Rica
District 4-C1 Information & Club News
DISTRICT 4-C1 CLUBS
********CHICO BREAKFAST LIONS ISSUES A CHALLENGE!*******
We would like to challenge all the clubs in District 4-C1 to match the Chico
Breakfast Lions.
The Chico Breakfast Lions is donating $500 to the Camp McCumber reserve
fund, to help pay for the sewer replacement, which was
paid for from their reserve fund. No sewer, no camp!
Also for the clubs info. The President and Secretary of the Chico Breakfast Li-
ons is:
Linda Dunning 2089 Hooker Oak Ave. Chico, CA 95926 cell-530-570-7888