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DISTRICT 22-B NEWSLETTER December 2011

Volume 1, Issue 3

I N D E X

District Governor Message 1

Team Barton 2-3

District 22-B Social 4-6

MD-22 Convention 7

Cecil County LEO 8-9

Diabetes Corner 9

Leadership Institute—Emmitsburg 10

Leader Dog Dinners 11

USA/Canada Forum 12

Ocean City Lioness 13-14

Cecilton Lions Club 14

Perryville Lions Club 15

Deal Island-Chance Lions Club 15

Ridgely Lions Fruit Sale 16

District Governor’s Schedule 17-18

District Governor

Dave Studley

10377 Norris Twilley Dr

Delmar, MD 21875

410-883-3862 (h)

410-310-1654 (cell)

dstudley0612@aol.com

Cabinet Secretary

Dale Fields

33151 Forest Knoll Dr

Laurel, DE 19956

302-875-2898 (h)

410-251-5516 (cell)

dfields@klmicrowave.com

Cabinet Treasurer

Ronald Dorr

11080 Sharptown Road

Mardela Springs, MD 1837

419-883-3778 (h)

2nd Vice District Governor

Franklin “Doug” Jones

5849 Penny Lane

Salisbury, MD 21801

410-543-1738 (h)

443-614-1430 (cell

jonesfranklin@msn.com

I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season and that you are looking forward to

the new year. I cannot believe that the first half of the Lions year is nearly over as well

as my term as District Governor. It seems such as short while ago that I attended the

International Convention in Seattle and took the oath of office.. We have had an

enjoyable first half of the year and Ginny and I are looking forward to the many events

and activities of the upcoming months.

Over the remainder of the year, we have many challenges and opportunities facing us

as Lions, first and foremost as always is membership. Keeping your clubs active and

invigorated requires new members. As our International President Tam says, the Clubs

are the strength of our organization and their strength comes from the membership.

Seek out those prospects that you believe would make good quality members and ASK

them to join your Club.

A real opportunity presents itself every year and we seem to struggle to get Lions to

attend. This is the Regional Leadership Institute held annually at Emmitsburg, Md.

This class offers you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills that are helpful

not only in Lions but in business and your personal lives. Set aside the weekend of

February 17-19 and register today to attend the Insititute.

If you have been following the worldwide tree planting initiative, you are aware that

there have been over 6.6 million trees planted so far around the world. We have

several clubs that planning their tree planting projects and there will be information

provided to all the clubs about getting trees and participating in a tree planting project.

Remember, whether it is planting a few trees in your community park or participating

in a reforestation project where a few thousand trees are planted, the important thing is

to participate and promote what you are doing to help the environment.

We have reached the mid-point of the year and we still do not have a candidate for

District Governor or for second Vice District Governor. I know that we have several

qualified Lions who could step into either of these roles. If you have any interest in

pursuing either of these positions, I would like to talk to you. We need people to step

into these roles so please give it serious consideration. Step up now so you have the

time to plan your year and to get the qualified Lions to fill those Cabinet positions.

Remember President Tams theme of “I Believe” and have the courage, commitment

and willingness to take the necessary action to make this the best Lions year ever.

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Team Barton

11420 Cecil Court

Greensboro, Md. 21639

November 14, 2011

Dear District Governor Studley:

The Lions enjoy a proud tradition of helping people who suffer from disabilities. The purpose of this letter

is to request that the Lions embrace the programs of the Special Olympics as an opportunity to help people with

intellectual disabilities. I am asking for the financial sponsorship of District 22-B for my participation in the

Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Super Plunge.

The Super Plunge begins on January 27, 2012 as the eighty or so participants begin plunging into the

Chesapeake Bay once an hour for 24 hours at Sandy Point State Park. The following day the main event Polar

Plunge hosts thousands of people plunging to support Special Olympics Maryland. I must raise at least $10,000

in order to part of the Super Plunge team, and plunge for 24 hours.

Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) provides athletic training and competitions for people who have

intellectual disabilities. The programs are highly successful and offer an opportunity for the athletes to gain

confidence and achievement that carries them toward more fulfilled lives. The SOMD has recently taken on a new

challenge, providing programs for students as part of their school activities. The public schools are now

required to offer such programs and the SOMD has stepped up to help the schools. This presents a large new

challenge for the SOMD and they very much need the help of citizens and organizations who seek to serve the

community.

My request comes with an offer and a promise. My promise is to hit the water each and every hour, and do

at least 24 plunges. My offer is to take on a task for the District that will serve the achievement of your

objectives as District Governor. I am also reaching out to several of the 22-B clubs for donations. I am very much

hoping that you can lend support for this effort by a donation from the District and encouraging the clubs to

donate. I am very willing to offer my labor in assistance at one of the fundraising events for any club that

donates at least $200 to my goal. I will also wear something you designate during one of my plunges into the

cold water.

By the way, I am also an unpaid member of the Special Olympics Maryland Board of Directors. In fact, I am the

only member who resides on the Eastern Shore and the only member who is a Lion. One of my objectives is to

bring even more Special Olympics services to the Eastern Shore, and I believe that is starting to happen.

You have some options for making a donation. You can go directly to a SOMD web location devoted to my

goal: http://plunge2012.kintera.org/ranger

If you do that, please identify the District as the donator so that appropriate thanks can be offered. Or you can

mail a check made out to Team Barton (address 11420 Cecil Court, Greensboro, Maryland 21639). Or you can

hand me a check whenever I come help you. Team Barton is an account set up to support my effort and will credit

your donation.

Without a doubt you receive many requests for funding. This request will help you support an event and an

organization that helps less fortunate people, and helps me bring more services to the communities of the Eastern

Shore. You will also gain some assistance from a fellow Lion.

Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely

Lion Rick Barton

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Special Olympics Maryland

SUPERPLUNGE

The Super-plunge is a prelude to the Polar Bear Plunge that includes one plunge into the Chesapeake Bay per hour for 24

hours. All the funds raised go directly to support Special Olympics.

Please reach into your heart to give something to help me help the special people who gain so much from these programs. Each of the "Superplungers" must raise at least $ 10,000, so every dollar helps.

To donate go to: http://plunge2012.kintera.org/ranger

OR you can make a check payable to Team Barton. Thank you!

The Super- Plunge

is a 24-hour event

starting the day

before the main

event at Sandy

Point. Each

participant pledges

to plunge 24 times

About Our Organization

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round

sports training and athletic competition in a variety of

Olympic type sports for citizens with intellectual

disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to de-

velop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, times

expenence joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills

and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics

athletes and the community. For more information, visit

www.somd.org

Join me in my efforts to

support Special

Olympics - Maryland

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District 22-B Social Honoring District Governor Dave Studley and First Lady Ginny

Saturday, March 10, 2011

The Milestone

9630 Technology Dr. Easton, MD 21601

Headquarters Hotel

Comfort Inn

8523 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601

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The International Association of Lions Clubs

2011-2012

“I Believe”

March 10, 2012 Dear Lions:

You are cordially invited to attend 22-B’s sixty-fourth annual District Social, honoring District

Governor David Studley and First Lady Ginny. This fun filled evening will be held on March 10, 2012 at

the Milestone, 9630 Technology Drive, Easton, Maryland. The Social Hour, with cash bar, will be from

6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Seating for dinner will begin at 6:45 with dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Meal selections are a choice of Chicken Marsala or Sliced Roast Beef au jus entrees at $35 per per-

son. Included will be a classic ceasar salad, mashed potatoes, seasonal fresh vegetable, fresh baked din-

ner rolls, dessert and beverage. A ticket reservation form is included for your convenience. When re-

sponding please make clear any dietary request or seating arrangements. Final seating arrangements will

be completed by February 27th and your tickets will be mailed by March 1st.

Our guest speaker will be International Director Dave Hajny from Ennis, Montana.

Music will be by DJ Brian K. Hall from 6 to 11 p.m. with dancing following the banquet.

For your convenience, overnight accommodations are available at the Comfort Inn, 8523 Ocean

Gateway, Easton, MD. Phone (410) 820-8333. Rooms are available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday

nights at the cost of $99.00 per night (plus tax) with a hot breakfast buffet included. This price will be

available until February 16th or until block is gone. When making your reservations, you will need to

identify yourself as attending the “District 22-B Social” for the quoted rate.

Deadline for ticket orders: February 17, 2012

Table seating will be for 8 guests per table

Name of Attendee Chicken Marsala Roast Beef

___________________________ __________ __________

___________________________ __________ __________

___________________________ __________ __________

___________________________ __________ __________

___________________________ __________ __________

Chicken Marsala ______ @ $35.00 per meal = $ ___________

Roast Beef ______ @ $35.00 per meal = $ ___________

Total Number of Tickets ______ Total of Check: $ ___________

Your Name: __________________________ Club Name: ____________________________

Your Phone No.: _______________________

Make Checks Payable To: District 22-B Social Committee

Mail To: Address to mail tickets:

Lion Donna Burke _________________________________

12 Meadow Street _________________________________

Berlin MD 21811 _________________________________

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District 22-B Social book

The International Association of Lions Clubs

300 W 22nd St., Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842

District 22-B

To: All 22-B Lions and Friends,

The District 22 B Social event of the year, honoring District Governor Dave Studley and First

Lady Ginny, will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at The Milestone, 9630 Technology Drive,

Easton, MD 21601. Preparation has begun and we are requesting that all clubs announce this event to

their members early so that they can mark their calendars to join the celebration honoring our Gover-

nor. Please place the announcement in your club newsletter and encourage members to attend.

An important part of making this event successful is to have clubs, individuals and businesses

purchase ads in the Social Program Book. It would be greatly appreciated if you or your club could

consider placing an ad in the book. Please include a copy of the message you wish included in this

year’s program book.

We are encouraging all clubs to participate. Let’s make sure that this year’s program book

includes an ad from every club in the District. WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this a success.

Please submit your Ads along with your check, payable to “22-B Social Committee”, to Lion Dal

Mann at the address shown below. Your response is requested by February 20, 2012 so we will

have time to prepare the program for the printer.

Club, Individual and Business Ads Sizes (approximate) and Costs

Patron Ads $5.00 Each Name (Includes Spouse)

CLUB: ________________________________________________________________________________

Yours in Lionism,

Dalton L. Mann District 22B Social Book Chair

Checks payable to “22-B SOCIAL

COMMITTEE” – Send to:

PDG Dalton L. “Dal” Mann

22944 Lyn Oaks Drive

Preston, MD 21655-1855

Check One: (sizes and rates

5 ½” x 8 ½” page)

Full Page $115.00

¾ Page $90.00

½ Page $65.00

¼ Page $40.00

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The Multiple District Convention Committee would like to extend a

personal invitation to each Lion, Lioness and Leo to attend the

MD22 Convention, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday May

9th

thru 12th

2012. We look forward to providing you with events that you

will enjoy, fellowship with Lions from across the Multiple, and good food

and entertainment. The committee's goal is to create a pleasant fun-filled

experience for everyone.

We reviewed all of your concerns from last year and are working very

diligently to correct, or at least create, a better situation. The

committee recently met with the management staff of the Wicomico

Youth and Civic Center to review concerns from last year and focus on

changes that will be more accommodating this year. Some changes

already agreed upon; convention registration will be on the main floor

just as you enter the Civic Center, Pre-convention entertainment,

business sessions, Necrology and the MD22 Banquet will be held in a

sound compatible room where everyone can hear and understand what's

going on. The exhibits and booths will be in the main arena (Normandy

Room). As for the Sub-District luncheon and meeting, each District will

have a separate room. The golf tournament is planned to be held at

Nutter's Crossing again this year. The committee has already put a

request in for a warm sunny day.

Yours in Lionism and Service

IPDG Sandi Halterman, Vice Chairperson (22-C)

PCT Charlene Travers, Chairperson (22-B)

PDG Bob Jones, Treasurer (22-D)

MD22 Convention Committee

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2011 Final Report

Leo Club of the Cecil County

School of Technology has had another

productive school year. Of the 46 students

originally signed up for the club, 39 mem-

bers were sworn in as LEO on the 3rd of

March 2011 with Lion Jack McGee and

Joe Nelson in attendance.

This year our team gathered over

$850 in profits this year. The membership

has decided to make charitable contribu-

tions to local agencies. Through a sugges-

tion from a student and LEO member, the

club decided to make this semester's main

contribution to the Human Services Devel-

opment Corporation. This is the main sup-

porting non­profit for child abuse, crisis

intervention, and addiction counseling in

Cecil County. The students felt strongly

that we had to help charities close to home

this year in our contributions. The award

was given at the December 7th meeting.

Relay for life and the American Cancer Society held the annual walk at Elkton High School and

LEO's were in attendance. The members raised over $360.00 for a cure for cancer. This has been a year-

ly fundraiser for our club and we look forward to next year.

St Patrick Day costume jewelry was sold as a fundraiser during school hours and was a small but

productive fundraiser last spring. We have remaining product to be sold next year.

The LEO club sold Wolfgang chocolate candy as a fundraiser this fall. Orders were taken until

October 26 and a profit of over $400 were made. This has been an ongoing marketing tool for our club

and we received more participation this year for a better profit.

LEO's provided hostesses for open house and showed great support for the School of Technology

and represented the Lions well during the community event.

This year's members also participated in the Coats for Kids campaign held by the school. This

event collects outerwear that is no longer needed and distributes it to families less fortunate in our com-

munity.

A Chili's Give Back Night is a fundraiser where Chili's "gives back" to not-for-profit organiza-

tions. The fundraising event takes place at the local Chili's restaurant in Elkton and has been our most

productive fundraiser to date. The membership would like to thank everyone who attended and helped

our cause.

The 2011 LEO club of the School of Technology would like to give special thanks to our sponsor

Lions for the donation to our sign. You provided essential funds for us to complete construction and give

our school sign a beautiful facelift. Thank you again for all your help.

See next page for more information about the Cecil County LEO’s.

The Cecil County School of Technology

LEO Club

900 North East Rd. North East MD.

Sponsored by Cecilton Lions Club

President Jacklyn Hollobaugh

Vice President Kayja Harrigan

Secretary Jenna Lotesto

Treasurer Samantha Baylis

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Cecil County School of Technology LEO Club

CECIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENTAL CORPORATION

170 EAST MAIN STREET

ELKTON, MARYLAND 21921

December 8, 2011

Leo Club

Cecil County School of Technology

900 North East Road

North East, Maryland 21901

Dear Community Partner:

Thank you for your donation of $400.00. During this uncertain economy every contribution to

the Help Center is vitally important to our program. You enable us to continue to help many people

in a variety of areas.

During Fiscal Year 2011, we assisted over 70,000 people with food and clothing, homeless-

ness prevention, energy assistance, financial, and emergency needs. During the Holiday season,

455 individuals were assisted with food baskets and/or gifts.

Requests for help have continued to grow. We have experienced increased need in the areas

of food, clothing, housing costs, and energy assistance. We strive to keep up with the demand and

fortunately, through your generosity, we are able to assist many of those that seek help.-

Once again, we thank you for your donation. Please be assured that we do not provide donor

names/address to any individuals or organizations. We appreciate your commitment to assisting

individuals and families from all walks of life. It means a great deal to us, and especially to those

in need!

Sincerely,

Diana L. Morgan-Klusak

Asst. Director- County Programs

Diabetes Corner: Are there benefits to eating 4 or 5 small meals during the day instead of 3 large meals? Yes!

Scientists have been looking for the ideal frequency of meals since the beginning of diabetes research.

There are many benefits to eating small amounts of food over the course of the day instead of larger

amounts at mealtimes. These benefits include decreased blood glucose levels after a meal, reduced insu-

lin requirements over the course of the day, and decreased blood cholesterol levels. These benefits prob-

ably stem from a slow, continuous absorption of food from your gut, which spares your body the work of

switching over to a "fasting" state. Also, eating several small meals a day may decrease your hunger and

reduce the number of calories you eat during the day. Finally, there are diabetes medications available,

such as acarbose that slow the absorption of food and have much the same effect as eating your food

slowly over the course of the day. The practice of nibbling is not for everyone; but if it helps you main-

tain good blood glucose control and a desirable body weight when doing it.

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REGISTRATION FORM

MULTIPLE DISTRICT 22

LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

February 17– 19, 2012

National Emergency Training Center

Emmitsburg, Maryland Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Nick Name (if any) that you prefer _________________________ Years in Lionism __________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________State: _______ Zip Code: ______________________

Telephone: ( ) _______________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________________

Registering for Basic Institute__________________ Advanced Insttute_____________________

Name of Lions Club _______________________________________District: _________________

Highest Office/Position held within local Lions Club: ___________________________________

Highest Office/Position held at District Level: _________________________________________

1. Registration Fee is $160.00, and must accompany this REGISTRATION FORM. Please make

check payable to: MD22 Lions Leadership Institute.

2. Registration Fee and Form must be sent before February 6, 2012 to:

PCC John Lawrence, Institute Co-Coordinator 507 High St. Chestertown, MD 21620

3. All participants must arrive and sign-in between 12:00 - 4:00 pm on February 17, 2012.

Activities will begin promptly at 4:00 pm, February 17th.

4. For participants’ planning purposes, additional information will be mailed to all participants the

last week of January, 2012.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

____ Diabetic Diet ____Vegetarian ____Hearing Challenged

____Visually Challenged ____Wheelchair Access

____Other (please explain)__________________________________________________________

If you need additional information, please contact co-coordinators:

PCC Rowe Haywood at (410) 272-8835, rhaywood1@comcast.net

or PCC John Lawrence at (410) 725-0150, lions@johnlawrence.name

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Leader Dog for the Blind

March 2012 The annual 22-B Leader Dog Dinners will be held on March 23, 2012 in Galena and March 24, 2012

in Sharptown. Times and costs will be forthcoming. Mark your calendars, plan to attend and bring

several Lions and other friends with you. It is never too early to plan for such an event.

Speaker Len Quinn and Ginger

Len was born in Milwaukee. After graduating from Milwaukee Boys

Tech , he joined the Army. Following his discharge from the army, he

worked for a large steel stamping company in Milwaukee. He started as

a floor sweeper, and then worked his way up to plant manager supervis-

ing 300 employees. Over the next 26 years in the stamping business, he

worked at companies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. For many years

Len was involved in Community Theatre, acting in comedic plays.

In 1973 Len bought a restaurant in Redgranite, WI and joined his first

Lions Club. Over the next 14 years, he worked in the restaurant business,

including managing 3 different country clubs before returning to the

stamping business.

He started to lose his sight in 1994, becoming legally blind in 1998. His life completely changed

in 2001 when he attended Leader Dogs for the Blind and received his first Leader Dog, Mikey, a yellow

Labrador . He was asked that same year to speak to the Ripon Lioness Club about his Leader dog and

the programs the school offered Since that time, he has done over 700 presentations to various schools,

social clubs, senior centers, Lions Clubs throughout the United States and Canada. He is now traveling

as an Official Leader Dog Graduate Field Representative and serves on several committees at his

church. Still, with some help, Len does charity auctions to raise money for children.

Mikey was retired on June 4, 2007. Mikey’s last act as Len’s Leader Dog was to guide him to the

plane as he came to Leader Dog to get his successor dog whose name is Ginger. She is a Golden Re-

triever.

He is Past President of the Ripon Lions Club, the club responsible for convincing him that he

should have a Leader Dog. In June 2007 he received the Birch Sturm Fellow award. This is the highest

Lions award given in the state of Wisconsin. Len served as District Governor for 27B1 in 2009-2010.

Len has six children and nine grandchildren. In May of 2009 , he was married to Kay Zinecker,

who became a Lion and his partner in service.

He is thrilled to be speaking at conventions and encourages Lions, Lionesses, and Leos to stop at

his booth and to meet Leader Dog Ginger.

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“Leadership in a World of Service”

Join us for a Lions Invasion of Tampa Bay

lan Now to Attend! Go to the Website https://usacanadalionsforum.org and checkout what is available!

36th Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

September 13-15, 2012

Tampa Bay, Florida

Registration Press Ctrl and Click here to open and complete online registration.

Once online registration is complete Print and Mail or Fax your completed form to:

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

P.O. Box 696,

Belle Fourche, SD 57717

You will receive a hard copy of your registration confirmation via Postal Mail

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VOLUME 36 ISSUE 5 JANUARY 2012

President: Ashley Furbay; Vice President; Darlene Prejean, Treasurer; Susan Teach

Recording Secretary: Roberta Roeder; Corresponding Secretary: Anne Thompson

Liaison: Norman H. Cathell, Sr PDG

Board of Directors: Linda Schissler (1) Kathy Hayman (2) Karen Bradshaw (3) Past President – Joan Strang

PRESIDENT ASHLEY’S MESSAGE

Iam so glad so many members and their spouses were able to attend our Christmas Party at the Captains

Table restaurant. I had a great time, the food was great, the games were fun, although I think Anne Thompson

had a harder time this year collecting candy canes, everyone was on to her, then Dave Moquin tricking

everyone into singing,” We Wish You A Merry Christmas”, that was brilliant. Kathy Hayman seemed a

little surprised when she went to check on her hidden reindeer and they had moved. You never know what is

going to happen when you aren't looking. Thank you Lioness Karen Bradshaw with the help of Kathy Hayman

and Brenda Simmons you did a great job planning our party.

We had a great turnout for the WCDC Christmas Concert and Luncheon at the Dunes Manor; I think we

had about 20 Lioness there. The clients did a great job with their concert; June Todd is amazing with them.

Santa came down the elevator with his elf and the clients were so excited to see them and receive the gifts you

all provided for them. This is truly an amazing event, if you haven't been, please try to make it next year as it will

warm your heart. Thank you June Todd and Donna Greenwood for making this so special!

Almost everyone received their Lioness shirt if they ordered one; I know they ran big so you will have one

chance to replace it with a smaller size if needed. Please bring it to the January meeting if we do not have

your size we will order you a new one, no charge, to be received at the February meeting. If you did not pur-

chase one, you can at the meeting; the cost will be $16 (I forgot to add tax the first time). The shirts are amazing

and I would suggest if you didn't purchase one that you do. You know that you don't want to be the only one not

wearing one! : )

Lions District 22B Governor will be coming with some members of his cabinet for his official visit. Please take a

moment to say hello and make them feel welcome. We will also be installing our three new members, Tina Sand-

ers, Lynn Reich and Karen Hammond; this will make them "official" although they all have been very active in

the community with our club for the last three months.

Lioness Kris Barron has told me our club is doing great visiting other clubs. Keep up the good work and make

sure you bring back so great ideas to share with us. Everyone I talk to who has been on a visitation has really en-

joyed it, and wants to go again. It really is a great way to see how other clubs run and come back with fresh ideas.

Don't forget to wear your new Ocean City Lioness Shirt when you go!

I will not be at the January meeting, but will be thinking of you while lying in the sun drinking cocktails. HAHA!

I know Lioness Darlene will do a great job running the meeting, please give her your support... a few drinks may

not hurt either. : )

Look forward to seeing you all in February. Happy Holidays!

See the next page for more Ocean City Lioness information

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OCEAN CITY LIONESS (continued)

HAITIAN TRIP

Lioness Club Friends,

Your generous donation of medicines and nutritious snacks was so appreciated by the people of

Haiti. I wish you could have seen the delight in the eyes of the children as we gave them the snacks. One

little toddler was so malnourished so we gave her a supply of baby crackers and dried fruit to last awhile.

The over the counter medicines were distributed by the Methodist Church to a nearby tent city.

Our mission site was near the small town of Arcahaie. We lived with the Haitian people in a com-

pound near the Methodist church. Each morning we would walk down the road to our work site

attracting children as we went. Some of our team worked on construction of the new kitchen, septic

system and storage depot with the Haitian workers that we hired while some did crafts, games and songs

with children from age six months to sixteen years of age. What an amazing experience! We hope we

made a difference in the lives of these wonderfully resilient people. It has had a special influence on our

lives and we know how blessed we are to live in the USA. Bill and I thank you so much for all the

support you gave for our trip.

Sincerely, Lioness Linda Jones

Newsletter Editor Faye Cathell

410-641-0778, fncathell@aol.com

Ocean City Lioness, PO Box 6, Ocean City, MD 21843

Cecilton lions club

CECIL COUNTY HELP CENTER

C/O Social Services, P.O. Box 1160, Elkton, MD 21922

135 E. High Street, Elkton, MD 21921

December 13, 2011

Cecilton Lions Club

C/o Jack Magee

P.O. Box 27

Earleville, Maryland 21919

Dear Community Partner:

Thank you for selecting the Cecil County Help Center for your generous donation of shoes. The holidays

are a difficult time for many families. Your generous donation allows us to operate our Holiday Programs. During

the 2010 holiday season, we were able to provide holiday assistance to 254 households (561 adults/children).

The Help Center is a partnership between County and State Governments which supplies resources for our

overhead expenses. However, it is the generosity of the community, schools, businesses, churches, individuals, as

well as civic and service organizations that supply us with the resources (food, financial aid and in-hind goods and

services) to assist residents of Cecil County in a crisis. Last year, eighty-nine (89) volunteers gave 1,766 hours to

make the Holiday Program a tremendous success!

We thank you for your donation and we hope that you will remember us with your contributions on an on-

going basis. Without this valuable support, we wouldn't be able to help those in need. Thank you for caring and

thinking of us!

Sincerely, Diana L Morgan-Klusah Asst. Director — County Programs

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Perryville Lions Club

District Governor Studley installed new Perryville member Annette McClellan at his official visit

held at the Rising Sun Legion on December 1st. The Perryville Club turned in 290 pairs of used glasses

and two hearing aids during his visit.

First picture (left to right): DG Dave Studley, new Perryville member Annette McClellan, and

Perryville President Colleen Chamberlain.

Second picture (left to right): Cabinet Secretary Dale Fields, Cabinet Treasurer Ronald Dorr, DG

Dave Studley, 2nd Vice DG Doug Jones, and Perryville President Colleen Chamberlain

The Perryville Lions Club had its annual Christmas dinner on December 13th at Pasquale’s

Italian Grille Restaurant in Perryville. A total of 14 people attended which included members, spouses,

and friends. Lion Amy Capuccio led those present in games including prize awards.

The Lions’ motto is “We Serve;” and for many decades since the Perryville Club was established

in 1944, the Perryville Lions have been serving the Perryville community. This is especially true at

Christmas time when the Club distributes food and fruit baskets to those families in need. On

December 19th, with the monetary assistance of the Perryville American Legion Post 135 and other

benefactors, the Perryville Lions distributed a total of 21 Christmas food baskets to the local elementary

schools (Perryville, Bainbridge, and Charlestown), and to the Charlestown Methodist Church. The

schools and church contacted those families in need in their areas to pick up the food baskets. Each

family received a ham, dairy and bakery products, fresh produce, canned goods, and more. Also, the

Perryville Lions distributed 21 Christmas fruit baskets to the elderly at Perry Villa Apartments. The

food and fruit baskets were purchased at the Perryville Food Lion grocery store.

Deal Island-Chance Lions club On December 8th and 9th the Deal Island Chance Lions held a Christmas show at the Deal Island

School. We made near to $3000 clear on admission, food, silent auction, 50/50s etc. Vicky Ford set

everything up including decorating a lovely stage, and it was amazing how many great amateur voices

we have in the area. Santa Claus made his appearance as usual, and King Lion Roy Ford warned him to

take care of his reindeer when he left. It was a homey and warming celebration of the lord's birthday.

JUST A REMINDER — The Fruitland Lions Annual AUCTION AND VISITATION NIGHT -----

January 12th, 2012 at 7PM. Get your reservations in . Great meal---All you can eat beef and dumplings

dinner for just $10--Great Items for AUCTION while making a club visitation. Make reservations now,

the more the merrier.

PDG MURRAY L. SHORES-----410-749-0711----CELL 410-422-2775------- SEE YOU THERE!!!

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Ridgely Lions Receive Gift from MD Environmental Service Over the past couple of years the Ridgely Lions Club has formed partnership and working rela-

tionship with the MD Environmental Service (MES). MES is the operator of the Mid-Shore Regional

Landfill located in Ridgely, MD. In 2008 the Lions Club invited MES to attend one of our club meet-

ings and let us know how the new landfill would impact our community. The MES staff informed us

that the landfill will be operating in Ridgely for the next 20 years and that MES wanted to be active and

visible in the community. So the first thing we did was invite the staff to become members of the

Ridgely Lions Club. Since then one MES staff member, Chris Nash has joined the Lions Club. Thanks

Lion Chris.

One of the first community activities sponsored by MES was a golf tournament. Since 2009 MES

has sponsored their golf tournament at the Caroline Country Club with proceeds donated to the Ridgely

Lions Club to help fund our student scholarship program. The Lions assist MES with the event by

sponsoring a hole, entering two teams in the tournament and monitoring the hole–in-one contest. In

2012 we hope to co-sponsor the event with MES. We will challenge other Lions clubs to participate and

give a trophy and prize to the best Lions foursome.

In October 2011 when MES VP Steve Tomczewski attended our club meeting to present the third

annual golf tournament check ($2250.00 for 2011) he heard that we were starting a fundraiser (citrus

fruit sale) to buy a Lions mascot costume. Mr. Tomczewski made note of our new project. MES also

supports the Ridgely Lions Club by participating in the Strawberry Festival and Christmas Parades.

MES also sponsored the dash plaques for the ridgely Lions club Strawberry Festival Parade.

During the Annual Ridgely Christmas parade MES entered a float decorated for the season and

occupied by MES staff, Santa Claus, and a Lion. Little did we know that MES had purchased a Lion

mascot costume to donate to the Ridgely Lions Club? On Monday December 12th at our regularly

schedule club meeting, Mr. Dave Czawlytko, MES representative presented an early Christmas present

to King Lion Ed Miller on behalf of the club. Inside the package was a brand new Lions mascot

costume. King Lion Ed expressed our thanks to MES for their donation and support of the Ridgely

Lions Club.

The club plans on using the costume to promote Lions International programs and initiatives on a

national, multiple district, and district and club level. We are also thinking about sponsoring a contest on

the local level to name the new Ridgely Lions Mascot.

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2011 District Governor’s

Schedule

Date Day Activity Location Comments

District Multiple/int'l Club Personal

yellow green blue orchid

1/4/2012 Wednesday Sharptown Board Meeting Sharptown

1/10/2012 Tuesday OV Ocean City Lioness Ocean City Ladies invited

1/11/2012 Wednesday OV Chestertown Chestertown

1/12/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

1/21/2012 Saturday LVRF Board Hopkins

1/23/2012 Monday OV Snow Hill/Pocomoke Snow Hill Joint Meeting with Pocomoke

1/24/2012 Tuesday OV Cambridge Cambridge YC

1/26/2012 Thursday OV Federalsburg Federalsburg

1/26/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

2/1/2012 Wednesday OV Marion, Crisfield, Crisfield LL Joint Meeting

2/1/2012 Wednesday Sharptown Board Meeting Sharptown

2/4/2012 Saturday Charitable Foundation Meeting Denton

2/4/2012 Saturday Honorary Committee Meeting Denton

2/9/2012 Thursday OV Preston Lions Den

2/9/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

2/12/2012 Sunday Cabinet Meeting Preston

2/14/2012 Tuesday OV Marydel Marydel CC

2/16/2012 Thursday OV Berlin Lions Berlin

2/17/2012 Friday Leadership Institute Emmitsburg

2/23/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

2/24/2012 Friday Mousetrap Worwic

3/6/2012 Tuesday OV Deal Island Chance

3/7/2012 Wednesday Sharptown Board Meeting Sharptown

3/8/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

3/9/2012 Friday Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Easton

3/9/2012 Friday DG Training Easton

3/10/2012 Saturday 22-B Social & reception Easton dinner pd for treas, sec,spouses invited but not paid

3/10/2012 Saturday DG Training Easton

3/11/2012 Sunday Council Meeting Easton

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2011 District Governor’s Schedule (cont)

Date Day Activity Location Comments

District Multiple/int'l Club Personal

yellow green blue orchid

3/14/2012 Wednesday OV Ocean City Lions Ocean City

3/17/2012 Saturday LVRF Board Hopkins

3/21/2012 Wednesday Ginny and Mindy birthday dinner

3/22/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

3/23/2012 Friday Leader Dog Dinner North

3/24/2012 Saturday Leader Dog Dinner Sharptown

4/4/2012 Wednesday Sharptown Board Meeting Sharptown

4/7/2012 Saturday Honorary Committee Meeting Denton

4/8/2012 Sunday Easter

4/12/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

4/15/2012 Sunday Cabinet Meeting TBD spouses invited

4/18/2012 Wednesday OV Betterton-Still Pond Betterton

4/21/2012 Saturday 22-C Social (C-Nite) Waldorf dinner pd for treas, sec,spouses invited but not paid

4/22/2012 Sunday Council Meeting Waldorf

4/26/2012 Thursday Sharptown Anniversary Sharptown ladies night

5/2/2012 Wednesday Sharptown Board Meeting Sharptown

5/9/2012 Wednesday MD 22 Convention Salisbury

5/10/2012 Thursday MD 22 Convention Salisbury

5/10/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

5/11/2012 Friday MD 22 Convention Salisbury

5/12/2012 Saturday MD 22 Convention Salisbury

5/13/2012 Sunday Mother's Day

5/18/2012 Friday LVRF Board Salisbury

5/19/2012 Saturday Charitable Foundation Meeting Salisbury

5/24/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

6/6/2012 Wednesday Sharptown Board Meeting Sharptown

6/14/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown

6/15/2012 Friday Odd Couple Worwic

6/28/2012 Thursday Sharptown Meeting Sharptown installation-ladies night