1 “THE BLUE PRINT” Official Bulletin of District 4-C2 Lions District Bulletin Editor Andy Erickson OCTOBER 2017 Volume # 17 Issue # 4 District Governor Les Mize [email protected]IP District Governor Audrey Wottrich Audrey [email protected]1 st Vice VDG Barry Bialkoski [email protected]2 nd VDG Charles “Mike” O’Neill [email protected]Cabinet Sec. Connie Marelich [email protected]Treasurer Alisha Clark – Kilgore [email protected]Chaplain. Vicki McCartney [email protected]GLT Coordinator PDG Barry Fredenburg [email protected]GMT Coordinator PDG Phyllis Rogers [email protected]District Governor 2017 - 2018 Les Mize “If you can dream it, you can do it” LIONS INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVES TO CREATE and foster spirit of understanding among the people of the world. TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship. TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding. TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religionshall not be debated by club members. TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors. 1 Cabinet Officers. Bulletin index. 17 Dixon Lions 2 District 4-C2 Lions Registration 18 Fairfield Host Lions - Governors Article 3 Fairfield Host- Bulletin Editor 19.21 Governors Article cont. – IPDG. Wottrich 4.5. Melvin Jones 22.23 Vision Screening 6 Diabetes 24 BLANK PAGE 7 LCIF Foundation 25.31 Sponsors Ads 8 Gualala Lions 9 Montgomery Village 10 Corte Madera 11 Santa Rosa Host 12 Redwood Lions Memorial 13 Dixon Lions 14 Fairfield Host 15 Redwood Empire 16 Gravenstein Lions Any spelling, punctuation, or typographical error found in any document does not in any way change or eliminate the intent of the document
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“THE BLUE PRINT” Official Bulletin of District 4-C2 Lions
District Bulletin Editor Andy Erickson OCTOBER 2017 Volume # 17 Issue # 4
OBJECTIVES TO CREATE and foster spirit of understanding among the people of the world. TO PROMOTE the principles of
good government and good citizenship. TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religionshall not be debated by club members.
TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community
without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and
PRESIDENT LION RICK WRITER PRESENTING A CERTIFICATION OF APPRECIATION TO
PDG LION JOHN POSEY. PDG LION JOHN POSEY, PRESIDENT OF THE LIONS EYE FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA –
NEVADA, WAS THE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE FAIRFIELD HOST LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY SERVICE
FOUNDATION MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2017.
BULLETIN EDITOR NOTES Another year of Lionism is about to begin. New challenges and new ideas will be faced by new
officers and directors throughout our district. The newness is the main things that keep us active and interested. Governor Les has many new ideas buzzing and will be implanting some during
his term of office. The Blue Print has reserved space so clubs that have major fund raisers and community events
can be advertised. There will be No Charge for this service, but because of time
and space limitations, we ask that, first of all, you give us plenty of advance notice.
He championed Loving-Individuals-Offering-Needed-Service.
Early Lions proudly reflected on why our name was appropriate.
A Lion from San Antonio, Texas, expounds on a lion’s “courage, strength, fortitude and superiority in every department of his life” in December 1921 LION.
An editorial in the January 1931 issue notes how “our name itself was not selected
at random.”
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In 1917, Chicago insurance salesman Melvin Jones was the leader of the Business Circle, a
businessman’s club. At his urging, members of the Optimists, the Wheels, the Royal Order
of Lions of Indiana and 20 other clubs met at the LaSalle Hotel on June 7. Skilled at
negotiation, Jones convinced 20 delegates from more than two dozen different clubs to
form an association. The one sticking point was a name; each group favored its own. Jones
knew he had to give up the name of his own group if he expected other groups to give up
theirs. Prepared for disagreement, he had done some research. He told the delegates the
name he favored was widely associated with strength, courage, fidelity and action. On a
secret ballot the delegates voted for his suggestion: Lions. The unity over the name lasted
just two years. At the 1919 convention in Chicago a bloc of dissatisfied Lions proposed a
name change. They wanted something better, something catchier. Attorney Halsted Ritter, a
prominent Denver Lion, rose to defend the name. “What a glorious meaning it has,”
proclaimed Ritter, who later became a judge. “Its name is more significant than any other. It
spells not only the king of beasts, typifying all the qualities we love to extol; it stands not
only for fraternity, good fellowship, strength of character and purpose, but above all, its
combination of letters,
L-I-ON- S, heralds to the country the true meaning and basis of American citizenship—
Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety.”
Since 1919 there has never been any movement to change or alter the name.
And Ritter’s creative formulation of the name has lived on. Not sure of its exact origin,
clubs stumble across it on the internet or one Lion tells another of it.
Lions also have proposed alternative formulations, most notably 2010- 11 International
President Sid L. Scruggs III of North Carolina.
He championed Loving-Individuals-Offering-Needed-Service.
Early Lions proudly reflected on why our name was appropriate.
A Lion from San Antonio, Texas, expounds on a lion’s “courage, strength, fortitude and superiority in every department of his life” in December 1921 LION. An editorial
in the January 1931 issue notes how “our name itself was not selected at random.”
A Name With Legs We’re Lions. We’ve been Lions since the day Lions Clubs began.
A name chosen so long ago might easily have become old-fashioned or out-of-date. But
a lion is such a potent symbol, resonating with positive qualities. The name transcends
both eras and borders. So here is everything you need to know about the origins of our
name, why it’s apt and how Lions have used it and continue to use it to our advantage.
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Lions can be the Difference in Diabetes
WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE WORLD. AND LIONS.
Iowa Lion Steve Schuelke would have loved to join the ranks in the Lions’ fight against
diabetes, says his wife, Sue Schuelke, also a Lion from Oelwein, Iowa. But in his own way,
he led the fight. Schuelke died from heart disease and diabetes complications in April, at
the age of 62. He was 18 when diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and after many years and
many struggles, “his body gave up but his spirit never did,” she says.
He led an active life despite heart disease, kidney disease caused by diabetes and diabetic
retinopathy. He volunteered at schools and a diabetes camp for kids, was always willing to
share his story if it helped just one person and proudly introduced his diabetes service dog
to others. Diabetes is a personal and progressive disease, but it represents a personal
struggle for more than 420 million people worldwide now. And Lions are seizing the
opportunity to stop the epidemic growth and change the world. Project blueprints are being
developed to give clubs customizable tools to implement and support diabetes camps,
community health and screening programs, and community recreation programs and
facilities.
Pilot programs are under way around the world to help guide the development of the
blueprints. And the new Lions Global Action Team brings together leadership, membership
and service to put the plans in action. Schuelke would have worked with Lions to build
some of those programs in his own community, but most importantly, he served as a natural
role model for one of their two daughters who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age
11. “He wanted to show our daughter how you live with this,” says Schuelke. “He didn’t
have a choice with type 1. But he never let it stop him. He never said, ‘I can’t do this
because I have diabetes.
One Lion can make a difference.
And when 1.4 million Lions join together to fight
diabetes, we can make a world of difference.
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// LCIF FOUNDATION IMPACT
Tackling Trachoma Takes Teamwork
Lions have saved millions from blindness caused by trachoma,
a bacterial infection leading to scarred corneas and resulting in a
slow, painful process toward complete blindness. Lions Clubs
International Foundation’s (LCIF) Sight First program has
awarded more than US$29 million to The Carter Center to
combat trachoma in Africa. Lion Kelly Callahan is director of
The Carter Center’s Trachoma Control Program.
NOTE: Lions Magazine September 2017. Turn to pages #44 and #45 for more information on this article.
Fairfield HOST Lions Club President Lion Rick Writer with District Governor Lion Les Mize The District Governor was a guest at the clubs weekly meeting on Wednesday September 13
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Fairfield HOST Lions Club President Lion Rick Writer with District Governor Lion Les Mize The District Governor was a guest at the clubs weekly meeting on Wednesday September 13
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Fairfield HOST Lions Club President Lion Rick Writer with District Governor Lion Les Mize The District Governor was a guest at
Fairfield HOST Lions Club President Lion Rick Writer with District Governor Lion Les Mize The District Governor was a guest at the clubs weekly meeting on Wednesday September 13
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GUALALA LIONS
Check District website for more information
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MONTGOMERY VILLAGE
At our August 15th meeting preparations for the Oct 13th Polenta Feed were discussed. Lion Chris will chair the event again with Lion John acting as co-chair. Many things have to occur to make this event successful. It's important to ask the restaurants and businesses that you patronize for donations. The silent auction table and the basket raffle items are what can make or break this event. So, it's important for you to ask. Don't be shy! What's the worst thing they can say? No, but you'll be surprised how many times they will say yes! Pictured Lions who had perfect attendance.
Lion Mike presented Lion Bernard with his Proud Lion Award and standing by him is his proud sponsor Lion Phyllis. To be awarded a Proud Lion, Lion Bern had to attend meetings, do a visitation to another club, attend a board meeting, and attend a cabinet meeting within a calendar year. Congratulations Lion Bern!
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Lion Charlie R.I.P.
We lost our beloved Lion Charlie this last August. I went to his memorial a
found some attributes about him I didn't know. One was that he was an
amateur wine judge and the other that he loved to cook! Charlie was always
involved in Lionism and there wasn't a club office he didn't perform. Charlie
was also a long time editor of our club bulletin and was eternally grateful that
I took it over (and now I know why). An anecdote if you will: I remember
during Lion Phyllis' tenure as our DG, she was telling me, during one of our
meetings, how she and Charlie were traveling the district doing her club
visitations. She was quite pleased with how Charlie was a great companion
and how it made it much easier for her. While she was telling me this, I'm
looking over at Charlie who had rolled his eyes to the point that only the
whites of his eyes were visible. My jaw must have dropped and Phyllis
noticed where I was looking whipped her head towards Charlie to see what
was going on. I never have seen anyone shift gears so fast from rolled eyes
to staring straight at me with a smile. Phyllis never caught on and continued
to talk. To this day, I laugh to myself thinking about it. Oh yes, everybody
talked about his sense of humor at the memorial.
Check District website for more information
August 26th Cabinet Meeting
The first cabinet meeting of the year was held in Corte Madera. Lion Les our DG and
all of his cabinet were inducted. Lion Barry our 1st Vice talked about diabetes and
how it is becoming the number one reason for visual problems. Diabetes is often
called the silent disease because it's symptoms don't become pronounced until well
into the disease.
Lion Beverlee of the Windsor club talked about her December fundraiser for the
Student Speaker Contest Foundation. Our district is the lowest contributor of funds
to the foundation and yet has a high rate of success with its student speakers. With a
major donor passing away recently, the foundation needs the funds.
One of the goals of Lion Les is to get our membership up. We've dropped about a
hundred and fifty this year and that includes the seven we've lost from our club.
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SANTA ROSA HOST
Thirty years ago, at the International Convention in Taipei, the Lions voted to lift the ban
on women becoming members. When celebrating the 100th birthday of Lions, we should
also celebrate the past 30 years of women in Lionism. I've been a Lion since 1974 and lived
through this transition; I am grateful for their many contributions which often go unnoticed.
Without women in Lions, membership would be substantially less today with many clubs
unable to function. Each year Lions Day is celebrated at the United Nations. This year the
International President Chancellor Bob Corlew commented that Lions now have 27 percent
women members. He noted that Lions were working on gender equality with the UN and
had jointly signed a memorandum with UN Women to align both groups in making strides
with this issue. You can read more about this event at
Special Notice On Oct. 6th and 7th Our Club will be doing “White Cane Day” sales at
Safeway on 4th street. This is a major project for our Vision charities here is our area.
We need ALL our members to sign up for a short 2 hour shift to assist in this effort.
Call Gary @974- 4644 or Claude @ 836-4181 to sign up. DO IT NOW!!!!!
For the last several years the Santa Rosa Host Lions Club has hosted a one-day Rummage
Sale event. We have a great location for the sale in a parking lot on a busy Santa Rosa
street. Donations of new and slightly used donations began pouring in from club members,
family, friends and neighbors as soon as we announced the Rummage Sale. Goods were
sorted and distributed to selected Department heads for pricing and storing the merchandise
until August 19th, the day of the sale. Last year for the first time, Lions cooked and served
hot dogs to hungry shoppers during the Rummage Sale, but we were not sure what impact it
had overall. After some debate, we decided to give it another try and left all the details to
the “Hot Dog Department” head. This year it was clear that our shoppers liked the option to
have lunch with us and it brought in some money as well. Lion Vicki and the Montgomery
Lions Club provided Spot Vision to interested shoppers and their families. This was a new
addition and coordinated with the Montgomery Village Lions Club. The best part of this
year’s Rummage Sale was every club member who could lend a hand, whether it was
cleaning, pricing, or serving hot dogs, pitched in and made this the BEST Rummage Sale
yet. Our club members are very creative and talented. They took donations that came in a
variety of conditions and turned them into saleable merchandise for our community. All
money from the Rummage Sale will help Canine Companions, Lions Hearing Foundation,
Valley of the Moon Children’s Center, Redwood Gospel and several other local charities.
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What is the “Redwood Lions Memorial Foundation”?
The “Redwood Lions Memorial Foundation is a 501-C3 foundation that was set up in District
4C2 as a District project. The foundation consists of two separate funds, the “Investment” fund
and the “Disaster relief” fund.
The “Investment” fund consists of monies that have been donated by individuals and corporations and
this money is invested in dividend stocks, mutual funds and bond funds. The Dividends raised are used to support the Earle Baum Center, Lions Clubs and individuals in our district. This fund presently raises
approximately $25,000 per year with 75% being donated to various causes and 25% being re-invested.
The “Disaster relief” fund is monies received from Lion Clubs and individuals and is directed to
immediate disasters, such as “the Valley Fire” and “the Clayton Fire” and other district needs . This
money is not invested but is used to help victims immediately. Last year we received $46,832.07
for the Valley Fire and spent over $48,000.00 to help victims of this terrible disaster. So far this
year we have received a $10,000.00 grant from LCIF and we are working with the clubs around
“South shore” to help people in need in that area. Any monies that clubs wish to donate to RLMF
for our “disaster relief” fund shall be applied 100% to help those victims and other club needs in
our district.
One of our major projects that we support is the “Earle Balm Center”. We spend approximately
$10,000.00 each year helping the center with its vision projects. Last year we purchased a “multi use”
printer ($6795.00) that can be used by office personal as well as those that are visually impaired. The
visually impaired can access, text to read, and use the available technologies to help them utilize the
advantages of this machine.
We also spent $ 2600.00 to upgrade the center lighting this last year.
We received a $10,000.00 grant this year to be used for the “Quest” program in the Roseland school area.
That money is now being applied as specified in that grant.
We plan to continue our $10,000.00 donation each year to “Earle Balm Center” and appreciate any assistance from Clubs in District 4C2 to help us reach that goal. Our “Redwood Lions Memorial Fund” is
also ready to assist Clubs in our district and we welcome any charity money it receives from clubs to help
in that effort. If your club has charity monies in your budget and wish to help, please contact any member
of the board of RLMF and they will be glad to assist you.
BOARD MEMBERS: (locate in district directory)
Barry Bialkoski – President
PDG Phyllis Rogers – Vice President
PDG Robert Reuther – Secretary
PDG Claude Schwarz – Treasurer
PDG Buck Larson – Director
Bob Zie - Director
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DIXON LIONS
Dixon Lions Club members & family volunteered their time today to perform student eye screening at Tremont Elementary School, it is so cool to give back! Thank you Angie McKinsey & Alyssa Smith for your help today! Dixon Lions Club is currently selling tickets to their 10th annual Poker Fundraiser which is on October 7. Please help us give back to those in need in Dixon!
Fairfield HOST Lions Club President Lion Rick Writer with District Governor Lion Les Mize
The District
Fairfield Host Lions Club President Rick Winter with DG Les Mize. Governor
was a guest at the clubs weekly meeting September 13. 2017
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REDWOOD EMPIRE LIONS We’d like to welcome our newest member, Chris Ostrom of
Pacific Outfitters! We are excited to have him on the team to help fuel
the passion we have for serving others in the community.
He is a true example of what it means to give back.
You might recognize his name also from the Pac Out volunteer group
that helps to keep Lake Mendocino looking beautiful by doing trash
removal and more. Please introduce yourself to him and give him a big
October 14, Ridgewood Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center: See Tracy for agenda and sign-up. Earl and Duell will be doing security.
October 28, Deputy Association Survivor Event.
We are one of the main sponsors and will be cooking our famous tri-tip and
serving. We don’t have to stay for this all-day event, only just to cook and serve
lunch. The more people who can sign-up the better to help this event go
smoothly.
Keep cool: you’re Pres. Lion Earl
ANNIVERSARY
SEP 08 Club Charter 1970
SEP 14 Sheryl & Wayne
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GRAVENSTEIN LIONS
KUDOS, KUDOS: To everyone who helps keep our club active.
Keep up the good work!! To Stan Ramondo and Beth & Don Canardo
who made an official visit to the Cotati Lions and presented them with
a check for the Cotati Lions help on our fireworks booth,
To Don Canardo who sponsored
our newest member Joel Vogen.
Welcome, Joel!
To Lions Don Canardo, Jerry Coleman, Steve Porter, Mike
Mortensson & Doug Woods who served lunch at the Canine
Companion Inc. Graduation on August 25 and to Lion Beth Canardo
who baked the cookies for dessert at the lunch! To Lions Stan
Ramondo & Mike Mortensson who attended the 4-C2 District Cabinet
meeting
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DIXON LIONS
September 19, 2017: Dixon Lions Club members & family volunteered their time
to perform vision screening for students at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School!
September 15, 2017: Dixon Lions Club members volunteered their time to BBQ for the Dixon
QB Club at the DHS Friday night football games.
September 11, 2017: Dixon Lions Club approved funding for two student's eye exam's.
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“IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT”
GOVERNOR LES
Fellow Lions,
As I write this report of my journeys of the past three months, I can’t help but
think I am a part of such a great organization.
The 32 Clubs that I have visited in our District during this time have only
pumped me up as to the commitment we all have to our fellow man. You are all
engaged in your communities to carry out our mission of Lions International,
“We Serve”.
District 4-C2 is certainly taking on this mission. The District is so diversified
with regards to what we individually are doing in our communities that our
activities are over the top. Remember; where there is a need, there is a Lion.
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I hope that as I meet you and present my insight of Lionism that you grasp what
I have to say about our wonderful organization and continue your own efforts
to promote what Lions are all about.
As I address your Club, I hope that what I have to say will let you know that it is from the heart. My years in our organization draw me closer in our roles to
help mankind.
As your District Governor, I must remind you that as I have taken a step
forward, I am still a hardworking, dedicated Lion as you are.
Let us share our secret that Lions Club International is serving our communities
more than any other humanitarian organization in the world. It is really not a secret, so let your neighbors know!
I am pleased to announce that we are in the process of forming the Santa Rosa
Kasthamandap Lions Club. You’re GMT, PDG Phyllis Rodgers and I have had
two meetings with the new club and papers are being sent to Lions International
for processing. This is a specialty club in that it is made up of Nepalese
members. Many thanks to DG Rajen Thapa of District 4-C3 for his help in
making this happen. Information on the Charter night celebration will be sent out as soon as it is available.
On September 23, I was with the Sausalito Lions Club in Tam Valley, an
unincorporated part of Mill Valley, to be a part of their Oktoberfest festivities.
This was the Sausalito Club’s fifth year to participate in this annual event that
brings the community together and raises funds for the Tam Valley Community
Services Park and Recreation Department. Marin Region Chair Lion Big Rick
invited me to speak to the attendees at the beginning of four performances of a magic act, which the Lions also sponsored. This was to be a kick-off of a new
Lions Club to hopefully be in the Mill Valley area. The former Mill Valley
Lions Club turned in their charter in 2003. I joined that club in March of 1965.
It would be very special to bring back a new club during my year as District
Governor.
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On September 24, my wife Patty and I attended the 4th
Annual Pizza Party in
Ukiah, sponsored by the Ukiah Redwood Empire Lions. Region Chair, Sheryl
Mitcham and Zone Chair Fred Brown were able to round up some 50 members
of the Mendocino Region and others representing seven clubs. We actually
rolled out our dough and added toppings to our “Do it yourself” pizzas. What a great afternoon. On the way home we stopped at the Yeti Restaurant in Santa
Rosa, for the previously mentioned finalization of our new club.
Last week was an unusual club visit to the Konocti Lions Club. The Konocti
Lioness Club was chartered on June 1, 1980, 37 years ago. On March 10, 2017
the Konocti Lions Club was formed. This was unusual as I was visiting two
clubs in one! Twenty-five members of the Lioness Club became members of
the new Lions Club while also being members of the Lioness Club. The Lioness Club is close to eighty members and one of the most active clubs in our
district. I was attending this meeting with Zone Chair Kermit Knudson Jr.,
Region Chair Eldina Hanson-Russell as well as 2nd
Vice District Governor
Mike O’Neill. This was the largest attendance of members I have spoken to.
What a fun time. When asked why my fascination with Disney, I simply
responded with my Donald Duck voice. I’m sure that had them laughing.
Let’s remember our District’s Yuletide fund raiser for the Student Speaker’s Foundation on December 9, 2017. Please find the flyer with information in this
Blueprint site as well as our website.
The Marin Region will hold their second vision screening and clinic on October
29, 2017 in San Rafael. Information will be found in this Blueprint as well as
on our website. If you can help, please let us know. If you want to observe to
see how this works, please do both. Also, this is a good Lion’s activity to bring
a prospective member to.
Please encourage members to attend our next District Cabinet meeting at Cobb,
on November 18th
at the Cobb Mountain Lions Clubhouse. I am hoping to have
record attendance and will hope that you all will leave the meeting, inspired and
ready to bring back to your clubs your enthusiasm to continue to serve your
communities.
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Registration form is included in the Blueprint as well as on our website.
Remember, it is time to think about our 2018 Convention in Redding at the Red
Lion, May 17 -20. Information will be posted on our website as well as future
Blueprints. Keep in mind that Friday May 18 will be our costume ball, “think
Disney”. I am mentioning this as we have Halloween approaching at the end of October. Go out and get a Disney costume for Halloween and remember you
are already set for our convention, or shop after Halloween for sale priced
costumes. Costumes are suggested, but not required, please feel comfortable to
just be there.
See you real soon,
DG Les
Hi Lions,
When I heard what my District Lion of the Year, Beverlee Block, was organizing as a fundraiser for the Student Speaker Foundation, I was thrilled. Our District won
again in Pasadena!
Because I have so many club members and officers in my contacts list, I volunteered to solicit raffle prizes for the dinner. I hope every club will consider purchasing 2 tickets and/or also send a raffle prize. We have had a finalist in the
last three competitions, and won twice. Great job C2!
I know for some clubs it will be too far to attend, but please think about supporting Beverlee and her team of volunteers in any way you can.
Thanks very much. IPDG Audrey Wottrich
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THE SAN RAFAEL LAS GALLINAS LIONS CLUB WISHES TO CONGRATULATE ITS OWN,
LION LES MIZE AND SUPPORT HIM AS DISTRICT GOVERNOR FOR 2017-2018
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IPDG Audrey Wottrich wishes to thank District 4-C2 for her extraordinary year and
congratulates incoming District 4-C2 Governor Leslie Mize for a great 2017-2018
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The Santa Rosa Host Lions Club congratulates Vice District 4-C2 Governor Barry Bialkoski and
wishes him a very successful 2017-2018
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PDG Phyllis Rogers and the Montgomery Village Lions wishes to congratulate incoming District 4-C2 Governor
