1 Lions Clubs International District 31-N 2016-2017 District Governor Lion Irwin Siegelwax (Linda) Calabash Lions Club [email protected]1st Vice District Governor Lion James Kiser Buies Creek Lions Club [email protected]2nd Vice District Governor Lion Don E. Eggert (Susan) Shallotte Lions Club Cabinet Secretary Lion Anne Metts (Carlton) Twin Rivers Lions Club [email protected]Cabinet Treasurer PDG Barbara Mayes (Mike) Goldsboro Downtown Lions Newsletter Editor PDG Carlton Metts (Anne) Twin Rivers Lions Club [email protected]International Association of Lions Clubs District 31-N Newsletter Volume 17 Issue 1 July, 2016 The installation of the 2016-2017 Officers for the Farmville Lions Club was held June 14 th at the regular meeting. Former President Eddie Tew conducted the installation. The officers are pictured below. Officers are President Jim Hinson; 1 st Vice President Bobby Everette; 2 nd Vice President Bud Wooten; 3 rd Vice President Eddie Tew; Secretary/Treasurer Scott Sowers; Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Conrad Mozingo; Tail Twister Bobby Skinner; Lion Tamer Bill Crawford; Membership Chair Roy Peaden; Directors - Scott Beamon, Raymond Gray, and Bob Howard. PDG Carlton Metts installs new officers of the Burgaw Lions Club for 2016/2017 during a meeting June 22 at Hollands Shelter Creek Restaurant. In the front row, (left to right) is Bettie Fennell, President; PDG Alan King, Vice President. Back row, (L to R) PDG Carlton Metts of New Bern; Suzanne Cooper, Secretary/Treasurer; Paul Donaldson, Tail Twister; and Louise Eisenhauer, Lion Tamer. The Smithfield Lions held its Installation Banquet on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Golden Corral in Smithfield. PDG Keith Peedin was the installing officer. 2016-2017 officers are: President PDG Jana Peedin, Vice President Mildred Twigg, Secretary PDG Mike Elmore, Treasurer Jeanette Massengill, Lion Tamer Jimmy Jones, Martha Lowman, Tailtwister, Membership Chair PDG Keith Peedin, Immediate Past President Karen Brown. Submitted by PDG Jana D. Peedin The Calabash Lions 2016-2017 Board was installed on the Club’s 12th Anniversary Charter Day on June 5, 2016. The members were installed by DGE Irwin Siegelwax. Erwin Lions Club New President Elect Dwight Keen was blindfolded and installed by past District Governor Gary Green. In with the New for 2016-2017 Lions Centennial Year ! Happy Independence Day, July 4th USA! Happy Independence Day, July 4th USA! Happy Independence Day, July 4th USA! Happy Independence Day, July 4th USA!
District 31-N Newsletter Volume 17 Issue 1 July, 2016
The installation of the 2016-2017 Officers for the
Farmville Lions Club was held June 14th at the regular meeting. Former President Eddie Tew conducted the installation. The officers are pictured below. Officers are President Jim Hinson; 1st Vice President Bobby Everette; 2nd Vice President Bud Wooten; 3rd Vice President Eddie Tew; Secretary/Treasurer Scott Sowers; Assistant
Secretary/Treasurer Conrad Mozingo; Tail Twister Bobby Skinner; Lion Tamer Bill Crawford;
Membership Chair Roy Peaden; Directors - Scott Beamon, Raymond Gray, and Bob Howard.
PDG Carlton Metts installs new officers of
the Burgaw Lions Club for 2016/2017 during a meeting June 22 at Hollands Shelter Creek Restaurant. In the front row, (left to right) is Bettie Fennell, President; PDG Alan King, Vice President. Back row, (L to R)PDG Carlton Metts of New Bern; Suzanne Cooper, Secretary/Treasurer; Paul Donaldson, Tail Twister; and Louise
Eisenhauer, Lion Tamer.
The Smithfield Lions held its Installation Banquet on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Golden Corral
in Smithfield. PDG Keith Peedin was the installing officer. 2016-2017 officers are: President PDG Jana
Peedin, Vice President Mildred Twigg, Secretary PDG Mike Elmore, Treasurer Jeanette Massengill,
Lion Tamer Jimmy Jones, Martha Lowman, Tailtwister, Membership Chair PDG Keith Peedin,
Immediate Past President Karen Brown. Submitted by PDG Jana D. Peedin
The Calabash Lions 2016-2017 Board was
installed on the Club’s 12th Anniversary
Charter Day on June 5, 2016. The members
were installed by DGE Irwin Siegelwax.
Erwin Lions Club New President Elect Dwight
Keen was blindfolded and installed by past District
Governor Gary Green.
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Message from: District Governor Irwin Siegelwax
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This year is not my year – but rather OUR year. Together, I am confident that the Lions of North Carolina will realize that our District 31-N, means that the N stands for Not Second to any other District. Thank you all, in advance, for your support as we begin an awesome year.
I would like to sincerely thank the fantastic job PDG Lion Vince did last year in merging three different cultures together to form our District. With your help we will be able to continue to build on the strong foundation he has created.
Thank you to PCC Lion Carlton Weeks for coordinating and teaching one of the New Officer Classes in Kinston. Lions Anne and PDG Lion Carlton, thank you for your help with the training at the Boys and Girls Home – Lake Waccamaw. Last but certainly not least – thank you to PDG Lion Barbara, for Treasurer training, and PDG Bryan Carr for conducting the membership training at both locations. In addition, at
the Boys and Girls Home – PDG Lion Vince had the honor of presenting to the family of the Boys and Girls Home founder the late A.D.Peacock, his award for being elected to the North Carolina Lions Hall of Fame. NOTE: Please look at my proposed visitation schedule, included in this newsletter, and confirm the date. Keep in mind that I will not be back in North Carolina until late on July 8th.
Our International President this year is Chancellor Bob Corlew from Tennessee. He has made his theme “New Mountains to Climb”.
As we celebrate 100 years of Lions service, we honor our past and build for our future, “If we are to ascend our next mountain, we must lay out a trail in front of us marking our trail for future generations of Lions who follow and preserving our tradition of service.
The Lions Club International (LCI) goal during our Centennial celebration is for every Club to induct a minimum of 3 new members, and every District to start at least one new Club! We can do this with your assistance! Furthermore, I am confident with your help in developing meaningful Community Service Projects and having exciting and interesting Club Programs, we will be able to retain considerably more members than we have ever done before.
Remember that every member of our team (together each accomplishes more) matters, and each makes an impact. We must encourage others to join us. Every new member will impact the lives of 30 people thru service.
During this coming year, lets meet the goal of President Chancellor Corlew to have 4 service projects during the year in each Club. A Zone/Club Strides Event would count as 1 service project. Doing this event qualifies as not only a service activity but potentially as a fund raising activity. Either of these Diabetes events has the ability to make the public aware that we do more than just – collect glasses and host pancake suppers.
On June the 6th, we were down 32 members for the year. However, of the 163 members we lost, 78% of them – were not because of deaths or moving. If we had retained only 30% of those we lost or 38 members, we would now be at plus 6 members for the year.
I am extremely confident that with your help and our efforts to retain as many members as possible, that we can conservatively end OUR year as plus 12 in members. We will do this via the following: Starting July 1 – Exciting New Changes will be happening!
1) New Member Contests
Contest 1 – will cover July thru December. Every time you and your Club add a new member, the name of the new member and their sponsor will be shown in the Monthly Bulletin. At the end of December, the Club that has added the most new members will receive an award. In case of a tie, each Club will receive an award. This award will be recognized at the Mid-Winter Convention and State Convention.
Contest 2 – will cover January thru June. Every time you and your Club add a new member, the name of the new member and their sponsor will be shown in the Monthly Bulletin. At the end of June, the Club that has added the most new members will receive an award. In case of a tie, each Club will receive an award. This award will be recognized at the
Awards and Installation in 2017. Continue to page 3
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Contest 3 – Sponsor Award This Award will cover the entire year from July 2016 thru June 2017. The individual that recruits the most new members will receive the Andrew Williams Sponsorship Award. In the case of a tie, each Lion will receive an Award.
2) Focus on Retention and Rebuilding Clubs I am offering the help of my team to help any Clubs in our District with rebuilding. Working together with you and my team we will be glad to help you add new more energetic and / or younger members.
3) Expand on our Diabetes Awareness / Strides Walks This year we will expand on the success of the Strides Walks / Diabetes Awareness of last year. I am extremely proud of the 26 Clubs (out of 64 in our District) that participated and we raised almost $26,000 for Diabetes. With your help the Public in our District will be able to associate us with more than just Pancake Suppers and Eyeglass Collection.
My goal this year is that we get 100% participation from every Club in either a Zone/Club Strides Walk and / or Diabetes Screening Event. I have promoted these events in November (National Diabetes Month). However, I do realize for some Clubs/Zones a different month may work better. That is perfectly acceptable. The key is that we ALWAYS do the event around the same time of the year as possible. This will help the public in our towns become accustomed to the idea that the Lions are doing something for Diabetes. Even if your Club is SMALL – you CAN do a Diabetes Screening Event. All that is needed is that you call the local Clinic/Doctors Office and/or Hospital to arrange for them to be present at a local event you are doing for Diabetes Screenings and Diabetes Awareness, they will be glad to help. Remember, when you conduct a Strides Walk and/or Diabetes screening to have information about the service activities that your Club performs. I am confident that these events will attract younger / more energetic members to our Clubs. If you would like a program on Diabetes Awareness/Strides contact my District Chair Lion Randy West at cell 919-820-0108 or [email protected].
4) Starting with the July Newsletter – Page 1 will look different Clubs with significant Service Activities will be displayed on Page 1. My message will begin on Page 2.
KEY DATES TO REMINDER: July 16 - Attend District 31-O Awards and Installation July 23 – Awards and Installation in Clinton NC – See Flyer. Reservations must be received by Friday July 15th.
August 6 – Brighter Visions Kickoff and first Cabinet meeting 2pm -5pm in Faison at Faison Presbyterian
Church – 502 West Main Street Faison NC 28341 October 22 – Burgaw – 2nd Cabinet meeting – 2-5 pm January 20-21, 2017 – Mid-Winter Convention – Greenville – 3rd Cabinet Meeting April 28-29, 2017 – State Convention – 4th Cabinet Meeting
DUES FOR 2016 – 2017 International Dues are staying the same. District Dues will be $19.50 per member for the year - $9.75 each 6 months
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Wanted: District 31-N Newsletter Editor for 2017-2018
Fellow Lions of District 31 N, We are searching for my replacement as Newsletter Editor beginning with the July 1,
2017 edition. I have enjoyed this endeavor of providing Lions of District 31-H & N with
news and Lions information for over 8 years with the assistance from the Lions around
the district, but it is time for a change. I am willing to assist anyone to get started. If
interested please call me at 252-636-5000 for more information.
Fellow Lions: The operation on my right eye was completed on April 18, 2016 and I have had
several appointments since then for follow-ups on that eye. My last appointment
was on June 10, 2016 with a doctor from Taylor Retina Center in Raleigh . The
right eye is healing well and the retina is intact. . My vision in the right eye is still
not clear so the doctor will not schedule surgery on the left eye at this time until it
clears up. I have not driven or operated a vehicle at night since December, 2015 to
the present. To this point they have not determined why my vision is not clear. Many of you have had cataract surgery with several different short-term and lone
term outcomes, and there is no set standard. It has been a long and difficult time
for me. I continue to adjust and readjust to manage my district duties. So -far so
good. I look forward to getting through my medical situation and back to a normal
schedule of activities as soon as possible.
I am able to drive with a little difficulty during daylight hours and on June 11, 2016 I had intended to go to Lake
Waccamaw for district New Officer Training. Lake Waccamaw is about 111 miles from Buies Creek. In a very
short time after getting on Interstate 95 I found it very difficult with the speed and traffic volume to maneuver
safely. It got worse and I got off the Interstate. Before reaching my destination it became more difficult and I
made the decision to return to Buies Creek. I thought about the time participating in the training and the time of
day after the training for travel home and for safety reasons headed back home. I talked to DGE Siegelwax later
by telephone and related the situation to him about my absence from the training session.
I have taken this time to share my personal situation and relay my better understanding how visual impairment
impacts us even at low levels.
JULY
July 1-3, 2016 Family Reunion 1-3 Concord, NC July 23, 2016 Awards and Installations Banquet Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church, 201 Fayetteville Street,
Clinton, NC
I plan to begin my assigned club visitations during July and continue them to completion throughout the year.
Based on my personal situation with my vision as well as new officers in the clubs I cannot give dates and times
of my visits but will adjust as needed. There are several factors which I must consider prior to traveling as needed.
Help our Veterans reconnect with their community by inviting
them to serve with your club today! Extended to June 30, 2018
Veterans have made so many contributions and sacrificed so much to serve our country. With many
service members returning home from serving in the military, this is a good time to provide them with
an opportunity to get involved. Veterans have a lot to offer, including practical and leadership skills, a
strong sense of dedication and commitment and they know what it means to be part of a team.
Ask now! The Veteran Program was set to expire on June 30, 2016 but the Lions Club International Board has agreed to extend the Involve a Veteran Program another two years. Thus the $30 entrance fee for veterans is waived until June 30, 2018.
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Message from 2nd VDG Don Eggert
Happy New Club Year! I an excited to be a part of DG Irwin’s team
and look forward providing leadership and service to the Lionsin the
district. DG Irwin has split the club visits so that 1st VDG James and
share the load with him.
Clubs I plan to visit soon are: (subject to confirmation):
Date Club
August 15 Clinton
August 25 Faison
Septermber 12 Greenville Host
What is Brighter Visions? Brighter Visions is the annual fundraising
effort of the NC Lions, Inc. Donations to the foundation helps perform
vision screenings, provide assistive services and technology, and makes available exciting summer
camp experiences for blind & visually impaired North Carolina residents. Lion Ray Shomari and I are co-chairs for this year’s District N Brighter Visions Campaign. I have
responsibility for the clubs in Zones 1 thru 6 of the district while Lion Ray has the remainder. I look
forward to working with each club in my area to promote Brighter Visions. Lion Ray and I will take
turns writing a Bright Vision column for the District N newsletter.
Where does the Brighter Vision $$$ go? Camp Dogwood
Mobility Canes (aka White Canes)
Education Grants for students of visually impaired parents
VIP Fishing Tournament
Deaf Blind Retreat at Camp Dogwood
Low Vision Aids
Mobile Screening Unit
Matching funds to help clubs with eyeglasses & vision checks for the needy
Recycling Used Eyeglasses
As the year unfolds we’ll try to give more details on these resources and opportunities.
What’s ahead? District Governor Irwin has set a goal of $99 per club member for Brighter Visions.
My job is to support the club’s effort to meet that goal. I will do this by visiting your club to give a
Brighter Vision Program and answering questions via email or telephone. Finally, your club should have gotten (or will very soon receive) an invitation to the Brighter Vision
Kickoff. It will be August 6, 2 pm at Faison Presbyterian Church. 502 W. Main St. in Faison. Look for
info elsewhere in this newsletter.
Yours in Lionism, Don Eggert, District N 2nd VDG & Co-Chair Brighter Vision Program
Wilmington Lions Club DONATION TO INDO JAX SURF CAMP On June 2nd Lions George Holston and Richard Gerrish presented a $500 check from our club to Jack
Viorel, Director of the Indo Jax Surf Camp for the Visually Impaired. The presentation took place during the
Indo Jax Surf Charities Fundraiser at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Indo Jax Surf Charities is
committed to empowering disadvantaged, medically fragile and special needs children by exposing them to
the ocean environment and teaching them to surf. The Wrightsville Beach Lions Club, now part of the Wil-
mington Club, helped raise the money for this presentation through a long-term project of selling
“Welcome to Wrightsville Beach” license tags. Lion Greg Butner is the project chair. A longer article about
this donation and Lionism written by Lion George Holston appeared in the June 10th issue of the StarNews.
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DG Vince Schimmoller presented the family of deceased Lion
A. D. Peacock a plaque commemorating Lion Peacock's
induction in the NC 31 Lions Hall of Fame. Lion Peacock was
the founder of the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina.
The plaque was presented on June 11, 2016, at the NC Lions
31-N Leadership Training at Boys and Girls Homes of North
Carolina
Club Officers Training at Boys and Girls Homes at
Lake Waccamaw on June 11, 2016
PDG Carlton Metts, PDG Barbara Mayes, PDG Bryan Carr and DGE
Irwin Siegelwax trained the Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries,
Treasurers, Membership Chairs, Zones Chairs and any others that
attended.
Thanks to Lion Bill Thompson for making the arrangements for the
facilities and hospitality refreshments.
The Kinston Host Lions were proud to award the Melvin Jones
Fellowship for this year to Lion Dorothy Whaley. The Award was presented
by her daughter, in-coming President Sharon Axelberg. Lion Dorothy has
shown great compassion and eagerness to work for the community since
becoming a Lion in 2014.
At the evening meeting on June 7th, President Hannelore Philipp presented donations to the Brunswick County Literacy Council (Sue Railing), Camp United Methodist’s SBIC (Mary Biesack), and St. Brendan’s Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry (Mary Pritchard). NOTE: Lion Hanna received ‘Lion of The Year’ , Lion Mike E. received the Silver Centennial pin, and Lion Sterling received a New Member Pin. (No photos available).
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Cam Davis, a Senior at West Brunswick High School, received the Club’s William (Bill) Pfau Scholarship Award for 2015-2016. The Award was presented by IPP Sterling Page and Pres. Hanna Philipp. The Award was matched by Bill Pfau’s daughter, Beth Stynchula (not present).
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Chancellor Bob Corlew, from Milton, Tennessee, USA, was elected to serve as
president of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 99 th International Convention held in Fukuoka, Japan,
June 24 through 28, 2016. President Corlew is retired as chancellor for the State of Tennessee and a professor
of law. A member of the Murfreesboro Noon Lions Club since 1978, he has held many offices within the
association, including charter club president, zone chairperson, district governor, cabinet secretary and council
chairperson. He has been instrumental in the chartering of a number of new clubs. Most recently, he worked to
charter a new club comprised of lawyers and judges, which gained more than 75 members during its first year.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including the Leadership
Award, the Builder Key Award, three International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will
Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its members. He is also a Vanguard of the Melvin Jones
Memorial, a Progressive Lindsey-Jennings Fellow and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lions
activities, President Corlew has been active in the Boy Scouts of America, the Jaycees and the American Red
Cross. He has also served as a councilman in Milton and was a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. President
Corlew and his wife, Dianne, also a Lion and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have five children and five
grandchildren. R-07/16
Join International President Chancellor Bob Corlew and Lions around the world as we celebrate 100 years of
Lions humanitarian service and prepare for our second century of service. Here are some great resources to help
Lions climb any mountain and achieve our Centennial goals.
Reach the Summit of Service
Centennial Service Challenge – Lead through service by joining the challenge to help 100+ million
people for our Centennial. Engage and impact youth through hands-on projects with Lions Children First, promote literacy through the Reading Action Program, and bring hope to vulnerable children through the Leo Spotlight on Children.
Fellow Lions; Why we do this. With many visits to Camp Dogwood this year and Friday night's drawing of the Camp Dogwood Raffle, you quickly understand why you are so involved with what we do as NC Lions. As you enter the main gate and drive down the Camp Dogwood Way and crest the knoll, and slowly drive down the hill, it brings a smile of accomplishment and understanding of why you as leaders are involved in this wonderful foundation. Driving down the hill with the impressive brick structures on the left and right of you and facing the Joyce Building as you look for a parking spot, you sense the true meaning of service and outreach to those that really need us. And then as you walk through the sliding glass doors of the Joyce building, you hear laughter and conversations of Camp week at Camp Dogwood... Real life, real meaning of enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. You take a breath and say this is why we do this... You see smiles and hear laughter and the gracious thank you's from the vacationers. This is what we do united, doing bigger things than any other service organization in our state. This year has been a transition year, not only for the State Council, but for our foundation. I've tried to instill in you just how great and big you are. You do remarkable things and united in NC, our programs and services are impressive and we have to "think big." Your mantra in building your local club and continuing to do things in your community relies on the power of communication and your story is rich in history and success. What we do together can only rebuild Lions throughout NC. It's a story you have to tell. And it's crucial for the future of clubs and our wonderful foundation There has been a lot of challenges, but we have made tremendous progress this year in finding ways to extend our conversation to more people in our wonderful state. Rebuilding our partnership and receiving a grant of $20K with IFB Winston-Salem and Asheville, you see the fruit of the gift with our new pier. Thanks to IFB, they have furnished a bus for the camping season that will help with off-campus events. A special thank you to Chris Flynt and IFB. We will continue our bond with friends that parallel things we do for the betterment of each parties needs. I'm happy to announce we will receive a $10K gift from Miracles in Sight (formerly NC Eye Bank.) Dean Vavra, CEO, of Miracles in Sight really impressed me with the things they do all over world and how he and his board have built and expanded the organization. In our meeting, I told him we are here to help in any way, lets work together. Also, I want to thank Talbots for their response in partnering throughout year with an expansion upcoming for Brighter Visions Annual Fund Drive with their retail stores throughout NC. Finally, I will make further comments on the year and thank you's to the Executive Board, the Board of Directors and the Strategic Plan-ning Committee at the Installation Banquet in Raleigh on our incoming President's special night. I know Charles will do a wonderful job. It's been a "big year" for all of us.
Thank you for your great work,
Paul Bledsoe, NC Lions, Inc. President
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Burgaw Lions Club members set up a booth to
sell raffle tickets for a boat, motor, and trailer during
the 13th annual N.C. Blueberry Festival in Burgaw. The
event was successful with the club making more than
$2,000 in net sales. The winning ticket will be drawn
on July 4th in Southport. Profits from the sales will be
used to help those in need. .
Submitted by Lion Bettie Fennell
Zone 10 Plans Strides Walk The Zone voted to have a Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness on November 12th on the
Greenville Town Commons. A Steering Committee has been appointed by Zone Chair, Mary Rose
Vaughan. Scott Sowers will be chairing the committee of representatives for the four active clubs
in the zone. Other Steering Committee members include Jim Hinson, Farmville Club; Tim Byrd,
Greenville Host Club; David Boyd, Snow Hill Club; Joseph Scott, Sr., Grifton Club and Mary Rose
Vaughan, Zone Chair.
The Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Steering Committee held its first meeting on June 16th
The Walk will take place on Saturday, November 12th on the Greenville Town Commons. The
following decisions were made: We will have a 5K Walk/Run (a 1 mile option will be offered)
We have invited Miss Teen North Carolina to be our Honorary Celebrity Chair.
Each Club is asked to secure 4 prizes for a drawing at the end of the Walk/Run.
We are planning to offer a 50/50 drawing with the proceeds going to the Walk/Run beneficiary
We are seeking a major donor to help with administrative expenses (advertising, banners, etc.)
Pitt County Health Department has committed to participate and others have been contacted
Farmville Lions Choose Lion of the Year Lion Raymond
Gray was chosen
as the 2016 Lion of
the Year by the
Farmville Lions
Club. Lion
Raymond joined
the Farmville Lions
Club in 1984. He
was elected
Secretary/
Treasurer in 1988 and served in the capacity until 2015.
Lion Suzanne
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S e c r e t a r y /
Treasurer of the
Burgaw Lions
Club, pins new
club member,
Penny Wenzel,
during a meeting
June 22 at
Holland's Shelter Creek Restaurant. Ms. Wenzel is new
to the Lions organization. Her husband, who has been a
Lion in the past, also joined the Burgaw Club.
The Hampstead Lions Club collected over $500 for Brighter Vision. The club also held its installation
dinner, Club President Bob Jerabek praised the club for its past years accomplishments and called for teamwork to do
even more. Lion Jack Swann was named Lion of the Year and Lion Mitch Jenkins received a successive Jack Stickley
award. The club is preparing for the year ahead.
Submitted by President Lion Bob Jerabek
Lions Presenters Workshop Fellow Lions, We have an excellent training opportunity for Lions in Kinston on Saturday, August 20. It is a Presenters Workshop
designed to help Lions develop their speaking skills. It will be led by Area GLT Lion Joe Pitts and PDG Gwen White.
There is no cost for the workshop. Both flyer and an application were previously emailed. Please make Lions in your
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Southport Lions Award
Scholarships The Southport Lions Club recently had the
privilege of awarding college scholarships to four
deserving seniors of South Brunswick High School.
Several South Brunswick students applied for the
scholarships by addressing the Lions Club questions
through written essays.
The Southport Lions Scholarship Committee
vetted the student applicants and awarded a total $3600 in college money.
Grace Dumproff was awarded the Lion Charlie Sunder Memorial Scholarship of $1500.
Katelyn Hatch, Makayla Lacy, and Nicole Wehbe were awarded $700 each. The recipients were
honored at the South Brunswick High School senior awards night ceremony on June 1st and are
scheduled to speak at the July and August Southport Lions Club meeting. Go Cougars and the
Southport Lions continue to serve.
Pictured from left to right: Grace Dumproff, Katelyn Hatch,
Lion Davis Goudy, Makayla Lacy, and Nicole Wehbe.
Erwin Lions Club installed new
officers, presented scholarship winners, and presented yearly awards. Food provided by Lion Rusty Godwin. New President elect Dwight Keen was blindfolded and inducted by past District Governor Gary Green. Winner of the “washer” given away was Joyce Wade (wife of Lion Jim Wade). Scholarship winners were (left…pictured with Lion Eddy Blackman and Lion Jim Wade) Emma Whitesell and Leah West. Lion Eddy Blackman was voted Lion of the year.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2017 Districts 31– N&S Mid-Winter Convention
January 20-21, 2017
Greenville, NC at Holiday Inn
District 31-N Lions
Welcomes New Members
May & June Reported
BENSON LIONS CLUB (1)
CHRISTOPHER M. BYRD Sponsor: MIKE DENNING
BURGAW LIONS CLUB (2)
PAUL E DONALDSON Sponsor: SUZANNE COOPER
PENELOPE WENZEL Sponsor: SUZANNE COOPER
CALABASH LIONS CLUB (1)
WHITNEY EARL DUNCAN Sponsor: JOSEPH ARACE
CLAYTON LIONS CLUB (2)
O-ANNE E. BURKE Sponsor: DANIEL GILMARTIN
JOSEPH J. BURKE Sponsor: DANIEL GILMARTIN
COATS LIONS CLUB (1)
TERESA LANGDON Sponsor: DUDLEY LANGDON
JACKSONVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB (1)
E. L. MAYFIELD Sponsor: BRAD VANDE HEI
LUMBERTON LIONS CLUB (1)
MITCHELL LASSITER Sponsor: SAMUEL COX
PIKEVILLE LIONS CLUB (1)
LUTRELL SPELL Sponsor: BILLY HERRING
SAINT PAULS LIONS CLUB (1)
JULIUS FOSTER McLAMB Sponsor: ROBERT JORDAN
SELMA LIONS CLUB (1)
ISAAC BRUTON
SHALLOTTE LIONS CLUB (2)
DIANNE CAPRIO Sponsor: R MILTON COLEMAN
SAMANTHA ROBIN LEAPER Sponsor: DIANNE CAPRIO
WESTERN HARNETT LIONS CLUB (9)
JOSEPH BEDNASH Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
SANDRA J. BOS-BORST Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
ALFRED W. GRIESHABER JR. Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
DONNA M. GRIESHABER Sponsor: LADONNA SCHIMMOLLER
DAVID L. HAINES Sponsor: MARGARET STRANGE
JENNIFER L. HAINES Sponsor: MARGARET STRANGE
JAMES M. QUIGLEY Sponsor: ALLEN TRUHAN
DAVID A. ZENTMAYER Sponsor: CHARLES VAN STONE
JENNIFER M. ZENTMAYER Sponsor: CHARLENE VAN STONE
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Who to Invite
Anyone can be a Lion! However, in addition to regular membership, LCI offers the following special membership programs: Family members have the opportunity to receive a dues discount when they join a Lions club and serve together. . Young adult members bring new energy and diverse skills into your club and ensure your club will be in existence in 40 years. . Students receive a dues discount and Lions membership allows them to make new friends and help others in their community at the same time. Former Leos have the opportunity to receive a dues discount and continue doing volunteer work with LCI as a Lion. Women are looking for an opportunity to serve and the Lion Symposium and Regional Women’s Workshop programs provide opportunities to get more women involved.
District Governor Visits July 2016 – December 2016
If I did not visit your Club this year and your Club is not listed below, I will be visiting your Club early on in 2017 – just not as a District Governor Official Visit. My goal is to see every Club at least once between
2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Please review the following proposed schedule of my visits and contact me either at [email protected] or 910-209-6170 and let me know if the date I have listed will or will not work for your Club. If I have not
been able to confirm all the dates and visits below. Lion Irwin Siegelwax July 18, Monday Jones County 7:00pm confirmed July 25, Monday Kinston Ram Neuse 12:30pm confirmed
Princeton 7:00pm confirmed August 2, Tuesday Angier 7:00pm confirmed August 16, Tuesday Beaufort 12:00pm confirmed
Bath 6:30pm August 17, Wednesday Aurora 6:30pm confirmed August 22, Monday Snow Hill 6:30pm confirmed
August 25, Thursday Goldsboro Downtown 1:00pm confirmed Goldsboro Host 6:30pm
September 1, Thursday New Bern Twin Rivers 6:30pm confirmed September 6, Tuesday Burgaw 6:30pm confirmed
September 8, Thursday Washington Evening 6:30pm September 26, Monday Selma 6:30pm confirmed September 29, Thursday Maxton 6:30pm October 3, Monday Wilmington 6:15pm October 6, Thursday Southport 12:00pm
Lumberton 7:00pm October 10, Monday New Bern 6:30pm October 13, Thursday Kinston Host 6:30pm October 24, Monday Pikeville 7:00pm November 1, Tuesday Clayton 6:30pm November 7, Monday Pine Level 7:00pm November 15, Tuesday Morehead City 6:30pm November 21, Monday Coats 7:00pm December 1, Thursday Fayetteville Massey Hill 7:30pm December 5, Monday Dunn Mary Stewart 7:00pm December 6, Tuesday Smithfield 7:00pm Clubs still to be visited in 2017: Benson Bolivia Faison Greenville Host Grifton Hampstead Hanover Kenansville LaGrange Mt Olive Ocean Isle Southern North Carolina Eyecare Interest
