José NicholsDistrict Governor
Lions Clubs International District 4-A3
Norm McDaniel 1st Vice District Governor
Dave Hubbard 2nd Vice District Governor
Juanita Nichols District Secretary
Mary-Catherine Henggeler District Treasurer
2016-2017 District Directory
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MELVIN JONES 1879 - 1961
OUR FOUNDER
Melvin Jones was born on January 13, 1879 in Fort Thomas, Arizona, the son of a United States Army captain who commanded a troop of scouts. Later, his father was transferred and the family moved east. As a young man, Melvin Jones made his home in Chicago, Illinois, became associated with an insurance firm and in 1913 formed his own agency.
He soon joined the Business Circle, a businessmen’s luncheon group, and was shortly elected secretary. This group was one of many at that time devoted solely to promoting the financial interests of their membership. Because of their limited appeal, they were destined to disappear. Melvin Jones, then a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, had other plans.
“What if these men,” Melvin Jones asked, “who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communities?” Thus, at his invitation, delegates from men’s clubs met in Chicago to lay the groundwork for such an organization and on June 7, 1917, Lions Clubs International was born.
Melvin Jones eventually abandoned his insurance agency to devote himself full time to Lions at International Headquarters in Chicago. It was under his dynamic leadership that Lions clubs earned the prestige necessary to attract civic-minded members.
The association’s founder was also recognized as a leader by those outside the association. One of his greatest honors was in 1945 when he represented Lions Clubs International as a consultant in San Francisco, California, at the organization of the United Nations.
Melvin Jones, the man whose personal code – “You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else” – became a guiding principle for public-spirited people the world over, died June 1, 1961 at 82 years of age.
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Administrative Staff .......................................................... 55Budget .................................................................... 138-139 By-Laws .................................................................. 126-135 Cabinet Secretary ............................................................ 25Cabinet Treasurer ............................................................ 25Calendar of Events (District, MD-4, Int’l) .................... 12-13Club Meeting by Day of Week ..........................................11Code of Ethics & Objectives ............................................ 65Committees-Annual .................................................... 57-59Committees-Standing ...................................................... 56Committee Members Contact Information .................. 60-64Constitution ............................................................. 114-125 Contest Results .......................................................... 90-93Contest Rules ........................................................... 97-112 District #1 Club-2015-2016 .............................................. 92 District #1 Clubs ......................................................... 92-93 District Convention 2017 ............................................... 147District Governor & Vice District Governors ............... 22-24District Governor’s Goals .................................................. 9District Lion of the Year .................................................. 140District Lions on MD-4 Committees ................................. 17Endorsed Charities ..................................................... 72-77 Global Membership/Leadership Coordinators ............. 27-28Governor Visitations ........................................................ 10Immediate Past District Governor .................................... 26International and MD-4 contact info ................................. 16International Director ....................................................... 21International President ..................................................... 20Leo Clubs ................................................................... 18-19Lions Abbreviations/Acronyms ......................................... 54Long Tails—Club & Individual ..................................... 93-96 MD-4 Council of Governors/Vice Governors ................. 137Melvin Jones Fellows ................................................. 78-85 Melvin Jones, Founder ...................................................... 6Mission Statement ............................................................. 8Past District Governors ............................................... 66-71Peace Poster, LCI Contests ................................... 144-145Protocol—Meeting Guidelines .................................... 86-88 Proud Lion Award .......................................................... 142Region L, Zones 1 & 2 ................................................ 29-36 Region I, Zones 3 & 4 ................................................ 37-41Region O, Zones 5 & 6 .............................................. 42-47Region N, Zones 7 & 8 ............................................... 48-53Rose Parade Float Information ...................................... 146Student Speaker Contest Winner ................................... 143Websites Reference .......................................................... 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Mission Statement Lions Clubs International
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs,
encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
MISSION STATEMENT
WEBSITES FOR INFORMATIONDISTRICT WEBSITE: www.lions4a3.org
LOCATE CLUBS & OFFICERS: http://lions.vhwy.com/
LIONS SIGHT AND HEARING REQUESTS: http://sites.google.com/site/lioneverett/
LIONS EYES ACROSS CALIFORNIA: www.lionseyes.org
LIONS 4-A3 DISCUSSION GROUP: http://groups.google.com/group/lions4a3?pli=1
MD-4 WEBSITE http://md4lions.org/
LIONS INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE: www.lionsclubs.org
LIONS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION WEBSITE: www.lcif.org
District Web Site: www.lions4a3.org
Toby Scott, Webmaster
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S GOALS
2016-2017
DISTRICT GOVERNOR TEAM GOALS
1. Honor our past and embrace our future as we celebrate 100 hundred years of service to others.
2. Work together toward the shared goal of enhancing our service to others.
3. Meet the growing needs of our communities by adding new members.
4. Work towards developing leaders who will develop the ability to inspire, empower, and instill passion in others.
5. Work diligently to recruit young members into our clubs because they are the future of our organization.
6. Continue our ongoing support of our mission of sight preservation.
7. Continue to meet the Centennial Service Challenge by serving people in the four areas – Youth, Vision, Hunger and the Environment.
8. Increase community visibility by “Roaring Loudly” as we utilize multiple types of media to show our presence.
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2016/2017 GOVERNOR’S VISITATIONS
DATE DAY CLUB B/L/D TIMEAUGUST 2 Tues Goleta Lions L 12:00 Noon 2 Tues Oxnard Channel Islands D 7:00 PM 9 Tues Pismo Cities Lions D 7:00 PM 11 Thurs El Rio D 7:00 PM 12 Fri Oxnard Noontimers L 12:00 Noon 18 Thurs Ventura Downtown L 12:00 PM 18 Thurs Saticoy D 6:30 PM 25 Thurs Vandenberg Village L 12:10 PMSEPTEMBER 1 Thurs Santa Barbara Host L 12:00 Noon 1 Thurs Carpinteria D 7:00 PM 7 Wed Santa Maria Noontimers L 12:10 PM 13 Tues Camarillo-Somis-PV D 7:00 PM 22 Thurs Santa Paula D 6:00 PM 27 Tues Paso Robles Lions D 7:00 PM 28 Wed Ojai Valley Lions D 6:30 PMOCTOBER 3 Mon Fillmore Lions D 7:00 PM 5 Wed Santa Maria Sunrisers B 7:15 PM 5 Wed Orcutt Lions D 7:00 PM 10 Mon Camarillo Ambers Light D 6:30 PM 20 Thurs Lompoc Host Lions D 7:00 PM 25 Tues Simi Valley-Moorpark D 7:00 PMNOVEMBER 17 Thurs Nipomo Lions D 6:30 PMJANUARY 2017 18 Wed Arroyo Grande Lions D 7:00 PM 19 Thurs San Miguel/Shandon D 7:00 PM 23 Mon Santa Margarita D 7:30 PM 25 Wed Atascadero Lions D 7:00 PM 26 Thurs Morro Bay Lions D 7:00 PMFEBRUARY 2 Thurs Templeton Lions D 7:00 PM 13 Mon San Luis Obispo Lions D 6:00 PM 14 Tues Cambria Lions D 7:00 PM 28 Tues Cayucos Lions D 7:00 PM
Campus Clubs to be Scheduled in the Fall: TBD TBD Allan Hancock Campus* TBD TBD UCSB Campus Club* TBD TBD Cal Poly Campus* *Contact their club Secretary to confirm visitaitons. Please notify District Secretary Juanita Nichols if a club event conflicts with the District Governor’s visitation.
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MONDAY Camarillo Amber’s Light 2nd & 4th 6:30 PM Fillmore 1st & 3rd 7:00 PM San Luis Obispo 2nd & 4th 6:00 PM Santa Margarita 2nd & 4th 7:30 PM
TUESDAY Cambria 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Cayucos 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Goleta All 12:00 PM Oxnard Channel Island 1st & 3rd 7:00 PM Paso Robles 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Pismo Beach 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Pleasant Valley 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Simi Valley / Moorpark 4th 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY Arroyo Grande 1st & 3rd 7:00 PM Atascadero 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Ojai Valley 2nd & 4th 6:30 PM Orcutt 1st & 3rd 7:00 PM Sta Maria Noontimers All 12:10 PM Sta Maria Sunrisers 1st & 3rd 7:15 AM
THURSDAY Carpinteria All 7:00 PM El Rio 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Lompoc Host 1st & 3rd 6:30 PM Morro Bay 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Nipomo 1st 8:00 AM 3rd 6:30 PM San Miguel 1st & 3rd 7:00 PM Santa Barbara Host 1st & 3rd 12:00 PM Santa Paula 4th only 6:00 PM Saticoy 3rd 6:30 PMShandon Valley 2nd & 4th 7:00 PM Templeton 1st & 3rd 7:00 PM Vandenberg Village 2nd & 4th 12:10 PM Ventura Downtown 1st,2nd,3rd 12:00 PM
FRIDAY Oxnard Noontimers All 12:00 PM Call the club secretary to confirm meeting days, times, and location(s):
Allan Hancock Campus Club Meetings will resume Fall 2016 - day, time and place TBA
Cal Poly Campus Club (pg 42) UC Santa Barbara Campus Club (pg 42) 1st & 3rd Sunday
CLUB MEETINGS BY DAY OF WEEK
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DISTRICT
DISTRICT/CLUB TRAININGSJuly 30, 2016 South - Oak View Park & Resource CenterJuly 31, 2016 North - San Miguel Lion Hall
DISTRICT MEETINGSRegion I August 26-27, 2016 ................Santa MariaRegion N November 11-12, 2016 ..............Camarillo- Somis-Pleasant Valley & Camarillo Amber’s Light Region L February 24-25, 2017 ......................... TBDRegion I May 5-6, 2017 ........................Santa Maria
DISTRICT CONVENTIONMay 5-7, 2016 MD4-A3 Convention, Radisson, Santa Maria
DISTRICT CONTEST DEADLINESJuly 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 ......................Contest PeriodApril 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 ................ Visitation ContestApril 10, 2017 .........................................Reporting Deadline April 30, 2017 ......................................... Yearbook Deadline
IPDG ROASTIPDG José Nichols ................................................July 2017
SPECIAL ACTIVITIESWhite Cane Day .........................................October 7, 2016Lions Flag Day ................................February 17-19, 2017Lions City of Hope Day ................................ March 26, 2017
STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTESTOn or Before February 20, 2017.......................Club ContestOn or Before March 13, 2017 .......................... Zone ContestOn or Before April 3, 2017 ............................Region ContestOn or Before May 1, 2017 ............................ District ContestOn or Before May 22, 2017 ..............................Area ContestJune 3, 2017 ...........................................MD-4 Final Contest
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MD4 AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
MD4 COUNCIL OF GOVERNOR (COG) MEETINGSAugust 5-7, 2016 ......................................... Organizational
(Crown Plaza) Concord, CA; 4-C3
October 28-30, 2016....................................................... Fall (DoubleTree Hilton Hotel) Burlingame, CA;4-C4
February 8-9, 2017 .............................................Mid-Winter (Red Lion) Redding, CA; 4-C1
June 2-4, 2017..............................................................Joint (Hilton Pasadena) Pasadena, CA; 4-L2
MD4 CONVENTIONSFebruary 10-12, 2017 ........... (Red Lion) Redding, CA; 4-C1February 2-4 or 9-11, 2018 .................. San Diego, CA; 4-L6
MD-4 LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEJanuary 14-16, 2017............................... North: Sacramento
DoubleTree West Hotel
March 4-6, 2017 ..................South: Ontario Radisson Hotel
MD-4 LEO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEMarch 31-April 2, 2017 ...........Lions Camp at Teresita Pines
USA CANADA FORUMSSeptember 15-17, 2016 ........................... Omaha, NebraskaSeptember 21-23, 2017 .............................Portland, OregonSeptember 20-22, 2018 ...............................Columbus, OhioSeptember 19-21, 2019 ..................... Spokane, Washington
2016/2017 ADVANCED LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTENovember 12-14, 2016 .................................Houston, Texas
2016/2017 EMERGING LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEJanuary 21-24, 2017.................................... Chicago, Illinois
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONSJune 30-July 4, 2017 ..... (Centennial) Chicago, Illinois, USAJune 29-July 3, 2018 ....................Las Vegas, Nevada, USAJuly 5-9, 2019 ................................................. Milan, ItalyJune 26-30, 2020..................................................SingaporeJune 25-29, 2021......................................Montreal, Canada
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OUR SPONSORS
Congratulations to: Jose Nichols, District Governor
1st VD Governor, Norm McDaniel2nd VD Governor, Dave Hubbard
We wish the Outgoing Governor Richard Davis well,
and thank him for his exemplary service.
Service can be FUN…with the
“Big Red One”
Camarillo-SomisPleasant Valley Lions Club
Home of PDG Joe Hohenwarter and PDG Mike Brown
P. O. Box 157 Camarillo, CA
93011-0157
Est.1945
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OUR SPONSORS
The Committee to Elect
Lion Denny GrotrianInternational Director for Lions Clubs International
Congratulates District Governor José Nichols1st VDG Norm McDaniel2nd VDG Dave Hubbard
Cabinet Members and the Lions of District 4-A3
Best wishes for a successful 2016-17
If it is to be; It’s up to me!
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International Headquarters Lions Clubs International (B) 630-571-5466 300 W. 22nd Street (F) 630-571-8890 Oakbrook, IL 60523-8842 Website: www.lionsclubs.org
International President Chancellor Bob Corlew c/o Lions International 300 W 22nd Street Oakbrook, IL 60523-8842 630-571-5466 (E) [email protected]
Past International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada c/o Lions International 300 W. 22nd Street Oakbrook, IL 60523-8842 630-571-5466 (E) [email protected]
Lions Clubs International Foundation 300 W. 22nd Street (B) 630-458-6901 Oakbrook, IL 60523-8842 (F) 630-571-5735 Website: www.lcif.org
Multiple District Four Headquarters Cass Cara, Office Manager (B) 800-546-6634 129 Los Aguajes Ave. (B) 805-963-6681 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (F) 805-963-8254 (E) [email protected] Website: www.md4lions.org
MD-4 Council Chairperson David A. Radtke (Lion Penny) (4-L5) 11821 Arliss Court Grand Terrace, CA 92313 (E) [email protected] (C) 951-965-8354
MD-4 Webmaster DG Ron Raines (H) 559-665-3020 (E) [email protected]
LIONS INTERNATIONAL and MD-4
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MD-4 Long Range Planning PDG Ron Hurd Carpinteria Lions
MD-4 Club Services Lion Chase Gregory Goleta Lions
MD-4 Global Membership Team PDG Margaret Dunlevy Saticoy Lions Club
MD-4 District Chaplain DG José J. Nichols
DISTRICT 4-A3 LIONS on MD-4 COMMITTEES
Note: For contact information, see the section “Committee Members” starting page 60
District MD4-A3 Governor José J. Nichols, Cabinet Members, and clubs thank our Multiple District Executive Administrator,
Cass Cara for her dedication to and support of all California Multiple Districts.
Thank You
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LEO STEERING COMMITTEE Kim Dallape, Camarillo Amber’s Light 446 Deerhurst Ave., Camarillo, CA 93012 (H) 805-482-3163 (C) 805-316-3701 (E) [email protected]
Jodi Tellier, Paso Robles P O Box 403, Shandon, CA 9346 (H) 805-440-6987 (E) [email protected]
Rich Cervantes, Pleasant Valley 3498 Corona Str., Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-482-6346 (C) 443-0474 (E) [email protected]
ACE (Architecture, Construction & Engineering)Charter High School Sponsored by Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Lions Advisor Lion Tom DeBardas (R) 805-659-2870 (C) 407-8491 (E) [email protected]
Adolfo Camarillo High School Sponsored by Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Advisor Lion Dave Seidler (R) 805-491-2599 (E) [email protected]
Central Coast New Tech High School Sponsored By Nipomo Lions Advisor Lion Denise Farmer (E) [email protected] 805-929-1057
Filmore High School Fillmore Lions Walt Taylor Leos Club Advisor Lion Gerald Fitzgerald (R) 805-524-3605 (E) [email protected] Frontier High School Sponsored by Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Advisor Lions Richard Cervantes (R) 805-443-0474 (E) [email protected] Advisor George Graham (R) 818-597-2555 (E) [email protected]
Nipomo High School Sponsored by Nipomo Lions Advisor Lion Dick Davis (E) [email protected] 805-929-5377
LEO CLUBS IN DISTRICT 4-A3
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Pismo Beach High School Five Cities Leo Club Sponsored by Pismo Beach Lions Advisor Lion Katie Nievez (H) 805-748-9579 (E) [email protected] Advisor Lion Susan Mistretta (H) 805-773-6524 (C) 440-1705 (E ) [email protected]
Paso Robles High School Sponsored by Paso Robles Advisor Lion Jodi Tellier (R) 805-440-6987 (E) [email protected] Advisor Sandee Dillon (R) 53-774-7958 (E) [email protected] Rio Mesa Sponsored By Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Lion Bill Schulze (E) [email protected] 805-427-0764
San Marcos High School LEOs Sponsored by Goleta Lions Advisor Lion Jack Coy (R) 805-967-5382 (E) [email protected] Advisor Joe Mueller (R) 805-964-2169 (E) [email protected]
LEO CLUBS IN DISTRICT 4-A3
FHS Leos 5 Years Strong
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Chancellor Bob Corlew International Presidentc/o Lions International 300 W 22nd Street Oakbrook, IL 60523-8842 630-571-5466 (E) [email protected]
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Chancellor Bob Corlew, from Milton, Tennessee, USA, was elected to serve as president of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 99th 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.
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LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Howard R. Hudson (Lion Lynn) International Director
Santa Barbara Host Lions
225 E. Carrillo Str., #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (H) 805-964-4451 (B) 963-4447 (F) 963-6474 (E ) [email protected]
Howard Hudson from Santa Barbara, California was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 98th International Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 26 through 30, 2015.
Director Hudson is a certified public accountant with an active practice in Santa Barbara.
A member of the Santa Barbara Host Lions Club since 1981, he has held many offices within the as sociation, including district governor, cabinet secre tary, cabinet treasurer, district chaplain, Multiple District Global Leadership Team member and multi ple district extension chairperson.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including Lions Ca nine Companions for Independence Life Member ship and Fellowship, the Builder Key Award, the Senior Builder Key Award, five Presidential Certifi cates and two International President’s Medals. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Hudson is active in numerous professional and community organizations, including Bugles Across America, Brookmore Apartment Corp. (providing affordable housing in the Los Angeles area), Front Porch Communities & Services (retirement homes throughout California), Surgical Eye Expeditions International and the First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara. He has also been presented with the Layman of the Year award from the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Director Hudson and his wife, Lynn, a retired school nurse who is also a Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow, have two sons and two grandsons.
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José Nichols (Lion Juanita) Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions
2580 Bridle Trails Ln. Santa Maria, CA 93454 (H) 805-349-8910 (C) 720-8507 (E) [email protected]
Lion José joined Lions International in 1988. He has been a member of the Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club since he joined the organization. Lion José has held the office of Club President, Secretary, and Stu dent Speaker Chair. He has also served as President and Director of the Lions Sight Conservation Foundation of Santa Maria. At the District level, Lion José has served as Zone 3 Chair, Region I Chair, and Cabinet Secretary. Currently Lion José is serving as 1st Vice District Governor. In 2004 Lion José was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship. In 2009 he was awarded a life membership in the Lions Project for Canine Companions for Inde pendence.
Lion José believes that a good way to strengthen the organization is to provide members with ample oppor-tunities to develop their leadership skills. Recently, Lion José completed the MD4 Lions Leadership Insti tute held in Ontario, California, as well as the 2014 2015 Advanced Lions Leadership Institute held in Calgary, Canada.
Lion José, a retired school administrator, is a member of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara’s North County Advisory Committee. He is also a direc tor of the Barajas Educational Foundation.
Lion José is married to Lion Juanita, also a member of the Santa Maria Sunrisers Club. They are the proud parents of two sons.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
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Norm McDaniel (Lion Cyndee) Ventura Downtown Lions
637 Aliso St., Ventura, CA 93001 (B) 805-653-6676 (C) 340-4849 (E) [email protected]
Lion Norm is an Active member in good standing of the Ventura Downtown Lions Club, a Chartered Lions Club in good standing in District 4-A3, which he joined in February of 1982.
As president of his Club during the 1993-1994 year, 1stVice President 1992-1993, 2nd Vice President 1991-1992, 3rd Vice President 1990-1991, Lion Tamer 1989-1990, and Tail Twister 1988 1989, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, and 2013-2014
• IsaMelvinJonesFellow• Chaired the Bingo Committee for numerous years
Chaired the East-West High School All-Star Football Committee for years
• Chaired,andco-chaired,theCrabFeastCommitteeforfour years
• CurrentlyservesasamemberoftheBoardofDirectorsof his club, as Membership Chair
• Servedon,andassistedon,manyotherClubactivitiesand committees over the years
• ServedasaZoneChair,RegionO,Zone6,ofDistrict4-A3 during the 2013-2014 year
• ServedasRegionOChairforDistrict4-A3duringthe2014-2015 year
• AttendedLeadershipInstituteinJanuaryof2015
Married to Lion Cyndee McDaniel
Daughter Celia, is a Marriage and Family Thera pist, lives in San Diego
1st VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
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Dave Hubbard (Lion Gail)Cayucos Lions Club
3262 Shearer Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430 (H) 805-995-2009 (C) 714-313-2207 (E) [email protected]
Following in his father’s footsteps, Lion Dave has been a member of Lions for over 35 years. He is currently a member of the Cayucos Lions Club and an Associate Member of the Morro Bay Lions Club. During 2015-16, he served District 4-A3 as Zone 2 Chair and Co-coordinator of the District Club Development Committee. In District 4-L4, he has served in every club office multiple times except club treasurer. He has served as a club president five times. He also served as Dist. GMT Coordinator, Dist. Orientation Chairman, Dist. Membership Chmn., Dist. Leadership Chmn., Dist. Public Relations Chairman, Dist. Leo Chmn., Dist. Nominations and Credentials Chmn., Dist. YEP Chmn., Region Chmn., Campaign Sight First II Group Coordinator, and Zone Chairman (X3). He has received numerous awards from the club, District, and Lions International including the Lions International President’s medal, Lions International Leadership medal (X2), International Presidents Letter of Appreciation (X3), LCIF Certificate of Appreciation, Lions International District Leo Chairman Award, District Lion of the Year, District President of the Year (X2), MD-4 Outstanding Zone Chair Award, MD-4 Excellence Award, and a club Lion of the Year 8 times. He is a Life Member and a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. Most recently, he and Lion Gail were named District 4-A3 2015-16 Couple of the Year. He has received numerous other Lions Awards. Lion Dave is looking forward to serving as your 2nd Vice District Governor and working to make this the best district in MD-4.
A graduate of San Jose State University, he retired. He was a microbiologist specializing in clinical, public health, and clinical trials, and has authored 6 papers and manuscripts. He has been married to his wife, Lion Gail, for 45 years and they have one daughter, Dr. Jennifer Hubbard-Petzar and one grandson.
2nd VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
“Be a partner in service”
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Mary-Catherine Henggeler Camarillo Amber’s Light Lions
3198 Buttercup Lane Camarillo, CA 93012 (R ) 805-482-9740 (C) 217-6732 (E) [email protected]
Lion Mary-Catherine began her Lions career as a Charter Member of the Camarillo Amber’s Light Lions Club in February 2011. She has served as Club Secretary and Membership Chair with excellence. This year she is serving as 2nd Vice President of the club.
Finishing last year as Cabinet Treasurer, she is excited to continue in the position this year to serve DG José Nichols. She has previously served the District as Cabinet Secretary.
Lion Mary-Catherine is honored to be a Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient in 2016. She has received the Presiden-tial Leadership Medal, a Fred W. Smith Fellowship and was chosen as District Lion of the Year in 2013-2014.
Born and raised in Ventura, she is happily self employed as an Enrolled Agent and raised two fantastic daughters that are both school teachers.
DISTRICT OFFICERS
CABINET TREASURER
CABINET SECRETARYJuanita Nichols (DG José)Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions
2580 Bridle Trails Ln. Santa Maria, CA 93454 (H) 805-349-8910 (C) 720-8507 (E) [email protected]
Lion Juanita has been a member of the Santa Maria Sunris-ers Lions Club since 2009. Since joining Lions, Lion Juanita has held the office of District Cabinet Treasurer, District Cabi-net Secretary and District Newsletter Editor. Lion Juanita is the 2009 Lion of the Year for the Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club. At the February 2015 District 4-A3 Cabinet meeting she was presented with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. In January 2015 she participated in the MD4 Leadership Institute in On tario.
Lion Juanita has been with the Guadalupe Union School District for over 35 years where she currently is the Executive Assistant to the District Superintendent. In 2014 she received the Association of California School Administrators Region & State Administrator - Confidential Employee of the Year Award.
Lion Juanita is married to Lion DG José. They are proud parents of two sons.
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DISTRICT OFFICERS
IMMEDIATE PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Richard Davis Ventura Downtown Lions 111 Hastings Ave. Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-861-6348 (C) 861-6348 (E) [email protected]
Lion Richard joined Lions in 1998 and his home club is Ventura Downtown Lions Club which her alds a strong legacy in Lionism. Lion Richard has had the privilege to serve on many home committees, District committees and MD4 com-mittees. He has participated in numerous events and fund raisers over the years and most recent ly has been a part of the MD4 Lions Eyes across California project. A most notably project for bringing awareness to Lionism to our communi-ties and thanking them for their support while recycling eye glasses. Lion Richard has had the opportunity and honor to serve in his club as 2nd VP, 1st Vice President and President with Excel lence.
He has been able to experience the larger Lion’s picture by going to many USA/Canada forums, most recently Puerto Rico, and Lions Leadership Institutes held here in California and in Canada and the International convention held in Boston. His time as Zone 6 Chair, Region O Chair, 2nd Vice District Governor and 1st Vice District Governor continues to provide a great way to meet Lions and see all the great service that Lions do in their communities.
Lion Richard resides in the beautiful beach community of the City of Ventura and enjoys the friendly people and the warm Mediterra nean climate. The legacy and tradition of Lion ism continues strong in the Davis family with all three sons having joined Lions.
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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM COORDINATOR - DISTRICT 4-A3 (GLT) Chuck Cassy, PDG Ventura Downtown Lions
P O Box 1102 Somis, CA 93066 (B) 805-642-0392 (C) 218-3210 (E) [email protected]
As a proud member of the Ventura Downtown Lions, Lion Chuck is excited to bring his leadership experienc es to the role of Global Leadership Team Coordinator to the Lions of District 4-A3. His experiences include: Past President of the California Jaycees, Past Presi dent of the Ventura Downtown Lions, 2005-2006 Dis trict Governor 4-A3, Past Multiple District 4 Global Membership Team Coordinator 2012-2014.
Lion Chuck is a Lions Club International Presidential and Leadership medal recipient. He is also a Progres sive Melvin Jones Fellow and All Fellows Student Speaker Foundation recipient.
The role of the Global Leadership Team Coordinator is to help the district make strides toward preparing District 4-A3 for future years. This may be planning, implementation, or execution, so if you can think it, Lion Chuck can help!
Lion Chuck has been practic ing law for 38 years as a criminal defense lawyer. He works in Ventura as a sole practitioner. Lion Chuck has three children: Chuck, Ian, and Alexis.
Lion Chuck is proud to continually serve District 4-A3!
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GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM COORDINATOR DISTRICT 4-A3 (GMT) Mark Westfall (Barbara) Nipomo Lions Club
678 Barberry Way Nipomo, Ca 93444 (H) 805 343-0644 (E) [email protected]
Mark retired in 2003 after 37 years in the aero space industry in Sunnyvale, Ca. Since moving to Nipomo, Mark has been active in community asso ciations as well as the senior golf men’s club at Blacklake. Mark is a charter member and past president of the Nipomo Lions Club. He is also past Zone 2 chair (2011-2012). He received the Lion of the Year award in 2008-2009 and is a Mel vin Jones Fellow.
NOTE: The GMT Team consists of the Team Leader and all Zone Chairs.
DISTRICT OFFICERS
District 4-A3 Google Group: www.google.com/groups/signin
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REGION L CHAIRPERSONTerry Orton (Nancy)Arroyo Grande Lions
1457 Blackberry Avenue Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (C) 805-474-1701 (E) [email protected]
Lion Terry is a long-time Arroyo Grande Lions member, and has served in many club positions, including President and Secretary. He has received many awards including a Melvin Jones and Arroyo Grande Lion of the Year. Lion Terry and wife, Nan cy, live with their dog Casey. Terry has two chil dren, Aron (Jeannette) and Nicole (Mike) and four grandchildren, Simon, Lilly, Flynn and Theo. Terry and Nancy enjoy bicycle riding as well as other forms of exercising.
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ZONE 1 CHAIRPERSONAnthony Raymond KalvansSan Miguel Lions
P.O. Box 64 San Miguel, CA 93451 (C) 805-610-2480 (E) [email protected]
Lion Anthony Kalvans has been involved in the San Miguel Lions Club since he was 10 years old. When his father, Lion Arnold, was asked by former PDG Don Wolf if Anthony could sell sodas during their Old Timers BBQ. Since then he has never stopped being involved in the Lions Club. Through his high school years Lion Anthony was a member of the Paso Robles Leos Club.
Exactly one day after turning 18 years old, Lion Anthony was sworn in as a member of the San Miguel Lions Club, where he currently holds the position of Vice President. Lion Anthony has also served as District Lion Tamer and District LEO coordinator.
Lion Anthony is currently serving as an elected official to the San Miguel Community Services District. He was elected at the age of 19 and served as board president from 2012 to 2013. Lion Anthony believes that the biggest obstacle to our own challenges is our willingness to overcome them.
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ATASCADERO (#2385) 10/26/1938P.O. Box 605, Atascadero 93423 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Atascadero Grange, 5035 Palma Ave, Atascadero
President: Bob Carruba 3352 South El Pomar, Templeton, CA 93465
Secretary: Larry Bryant 9480 Marchant Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 (H) 805-466-9583 (C) 805-610-8777 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Larry Bryant 9480 Marchant Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 (H) 805-466-9583 (C) 805-610-8777 (E) [email protected]
Membership: William Bruce Knuckles 8565 Casanova Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 (H) 805-466-4038
PASO ROBLES (2407) 8/12/1939P.O. Box 815, Paso Robles 93447 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA
President: Michael Milby P.O. Box 815, Paso Robles, CA 93447 (H) 805-237-2700 - (C) 805-226-8781 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Todd Weatherwax P.O. Box 815, Paso Robles, CA 93447 (H) 805-712-1260 (C) 805-226-8781 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Paul Lamas (Lion Karen) P.O. Box 815, Paso Robles, CA 93447 (H) 805-226-8781 (B) 714-379-9108 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Nick Sherwin P.O. Box 815, Paso Robles, CA 93447 (H) 805-238-7684 (B) 805-238-2231 (E) [email protected]
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SAN MIGUEL (#2413) 9/14/1949Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 pm Community Hall, 256 13th Street, San Miguel, CA
President: Terry J. Scantlin (Lion Mary) P.O. Box 274, San Miguel, CA 93451 (H) 805-459-4722 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Mary Scantlin (Lion Terry) P.O. Box 274, San Miguel, CA 93451 (H) 805-458-4320 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Mary Scantlin (Lion Terry) P.O. Box 274, San Miguel, CA 93451 (H) 805-458-4320 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Mary Scantlin (Lion Terry) P.O. Box 274, San Miguel, CA 93451 (H) 805-458-4320 (E) [email protected]
SANTA MARGARITA (2418) 6/23/1953Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm Community Hall, 9610 Murphy Street, Santa Margarita
President: Robert W.Campbell P.O. Box 1035, Santa Margarita, CA 93453 (H) 805-438-5011 (C) 805-438-4139 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Nick Yost P.O. Box 16, Santa Margarita, CA 93453 (H) 805-438-4773 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Gilbert Cabrera c/o Santa Margarita LC, P.O. Box 51, Santa Margarita, CA 93453 (H) 805-835-5494 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Nathan E. Ecret P.O. Box 131, Santa Margarita, CA 93453 (H) 805-438-3406 (B) 661-477-2796 (E) [email protected]
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SHANDON VALLEY (63572) 9/25/2000P.O. Box 55, Shandon, CA 93461 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 pm Shandon Community Hall, 195 No. 2nd Street, Shandon, CA
President: Jesse J. Russell P.O. Box 173, Shandon, CA 93461-0173 (H) 805-237-1838 (C) 805-423-6991 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Jennifer Valdez P.O. Box 119, Shandon, CA 93461-0119 (H) 805-239-8078 (C) 805-434-8735 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Lorna Gettings P.O. Box 366, Shandon, CA 93461 (H) 805-238-3868 (C) 805-459-8869 (E) [email protected]
TEMPLETON (#2427) 5/9/1955P.O. Box 121, Templeton, CA 93465 Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 pm Templeton Community Bldg, 601 Main St., Templeton, CA
President: Dr. Navid Fardanesh, DDS 1764 Las Tablas Road, Templeton, CA 93465 (H) 209-482-5053 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Annabelle Benge (Lion Cleborne) P.O. Box 121, Templeton, CA 93465 (H) 805-434-1071 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Joe Watje P.O. Box 121, Templeton, CA 93465 (H) 805-434-2844 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Cleborn Benge (Lion Annabelle) P.O. Box 121, Templeton, CA 93465 (H) 805-434-1071 (E) [email protected]
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ZONE 2 CHAIRPERSONPDG Richard (Dick) Kane (Lion Evelyn)Morro Bay Lions
640 Manzanita, Los Osos, CA 93402 (H) 805-528-3990 (E) [email protected]
PDG Dick retired after 32 years as an insurance agent. He joined the San Miguel Lions in 1972 and transfered to the Bay Osos Lions in 1974. He was elected President twice and has held every other office in the club. While in Bay Osos he was also Zone Chair and Region Chair. He transfered to Morro Bay Lions in 2003. He has served as Bulletin Editor, Vice President twice and President twice. He is currently on the Board of Directors and is their advisor for the new Los Osos-Bay Lions Club. He is also a Trustee on the California-Nevada Lions Eye Foundation.
PDG Dick and his wife Evelyn have been married 48 years and have two children who live in San Jose Ca.
ARROYO GRANDE (#2384) 7/20/1949P.O. Box 1666, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Community Building, 211 E. Vernon Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA
President: Arthur R. Delgadillo (Jane) 210 Crown Terrace, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 H) 805-489-8815 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Terry Orton (Nancy) 1457 Blackberry Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 C) 441-0167 (B) 805-474-1700 E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Steven D. Wilson 2090 Laguna Negra Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 805-980-1616 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Daniel Walker (Michele) 2121 Carriage Ln, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (B) 805-441-6564 (E) [email protected]
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CAMBRIA (#2388) 10/2/1945P.O. Box 717, Cambria, CA 93428 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Jocelyn Adult Center, 940 Main St., Cambria, CA
President: James Hollingshead 1805 Norwich Ave., Cambria, CA 93428
Secretary: David S. Sassaman 1141 Hartford Street, Cambria, CA 93428 (H) 805-203-5340 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Michael Walsh P.O. Box 35, Cambria, CA 93428 (H) 805-927-4410
Membership: Jerry S. Wood 1919 Tweed Avenue, Cambria, CA 93428 (H) 805-203-5533 (E) [email protected]
CAL POLY SLO (#124748) 4/29/2015President: Karen Shoriz 2010 Canyon Circle Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93410 (C) 619-592-3031 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Garrett Jordan 11584 Stonebrook Auburn,CA 95603 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Arjun Gupta 3326 Sanderling Drive Fremont, CA 94555 (C) 510-366-0403 (E) [email protected]
CAYUCOS (#2390) 7/28/1949P.O. Box 306, Cayucos, CA 93430 Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cypress Drive & Ocean Front, Cayucos
President: Scott McManus 1770 Downing, Cambria, CA 93428 (H) 805-927-3562 (B) 805-995-2110
Secretary: Michael Hargett (Connie) 95 Pacific, Cayucos, CA 93430 (H) 805-995-2324 (E) [email protected]
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Treasurer: Leonard Cicerello 1625 Cass Ave. #3, Cayucos, CA 93430 (H) 805-995-1690 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Dick Moon 3587 Studio Drive, Cayucos, CA 93430 (H) 805-995-1218 (E) [email protected]
MORRO BAY (#2400) 10/1/1945P.O. Box 343, Morro Bay, CA 93443 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 pm Vets Memorial Hall, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
President: Ray McKelvey (Nancy) 2961 Ironwood Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442 (H) 805-772-5198 (C) 805-704-9352 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Janet Ahearn 869 Mill Street, #3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (H) 805-439-1152 (C) 707-533-6575
Treasurer: William Todd 972 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442 (B) 805-772-1985 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Rollin Bigbee (Sue) 160 Andros, Morro Bay, CA 93442 (H) 805-772-7662 (C) 805-440-3817 (E) [email protected]
NIPOMO (#97206) 5/30/2006P.O. Box 1934, Nipomo, CA 93444 Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:00 am Blacklake Golf Course, 1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo, CA; 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm Blacklake Community Center, 498 Colonial Pl., Nipomo, CA
President: William J. Criss 685 Woodgreen Way, Nipomo, CA 93444 (H) 805-343-1971 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Sandy Vaughan (Don) 535 Snead Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444 H) 805-343-9522 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Edward G. Henderson 1130 Redberry Place, Nipomo, CA 93444 (H) 805-929-2797
Membership: Patti A. Iwerks 680 Shelter Ridge Pl., Nipomo, CA 93444 (H) 805-929-1678 (E) [email protected]
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PISMO BEACH CITIES (#2408) 9/14/1945P.O. Box 95, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Joe Rose Community Ctr., 190 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, CA
President: Constance L. Rose 605 Winterhaven Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 805-343-3028 (C) 805-305-5723 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Cindy E. Griffith P.O. Box 718, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 (B) 805-441-0472 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Michael G. Furman 575 Via Vaquero, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 481-2731 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Constance Rose 605 Winterhaven Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 805-343-3028 (C) 805-305-5723 E) [email protected]
SAN LUIS OBISPO (#2411) 11/14/1939Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:00 pm Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA
President: John Avila 1973 Royal Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (H) 805-546-9992 (B) 805781-3925 E) [email protected]
Secretary: Delmar Dingus, PhD P.O. Box 3052, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 (H) 805-550-9520 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Edwin Burch Page P.O. Box 3609, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 (H) 805-550-3841 (E) [email protected]
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REGION I CHAIRPERSONDon Bock (Barbara)Santa Maria Sunrisers
4399 Countrywood Drive Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-937-7781 (C) 805-720-4898 (E) [email protected]
Don Bock joined the Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club in 2008 having been sponsored by Lion Victor Debayona. Don is committed to serving the underserved in the community, especially youth. The Lions organization seemed to be a per fect vehicle to achieve that goal by providing not only vision and hearing assistance but also resources to the youth of the community to successfully achieve their academic and social objectives.
Don has served as President of the Sunrisers for the past three years. During that time the Sunrisers have adopted various student community service groups at Santa Maria High School and provided end of year school trips for these deserving students.
Don and Barbara moved to Santa Maria after spending 25 years in Santa Cruz, CA. They are parents of 2 adult children who have gone on to their own successful careers.
ZONE 3 CHAIRPERSONNancy M. PachecoSanta Maria Sunrisers
203 Rochelle Lane, Apt. B Santa Maria, CA 93458 (C) 805-266-1127 (E) [email protected]
Lion Nancy is an active member of the Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club, joined in April 2015. She grew up in Santa Maria, CA, born in Oaxaca Mexico, daughter to a single hardworking mother, who instilled in her the goal to go to college from a very young age, despite not having been able to gain an education beyond the sixth grade herself. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California Santa Barbara double majoring in Spanish and Chicano Studies. She enjoys participating in her community with her fellow Lions Club members and being able to give back to the community that has given so much to her.
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Currently, she works at UCSB as a College Coordinator, promoting higher education to Junior High students and motivating them to pursue their goals and dreams despite any obstacles that might arise in the future.
Lion Nancy enjoys exploring and going to new places, running and hiking the beautiful sites that the Central Coast has to offer and try to live by her two passions, education and travel.
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE (#121363) 2/11/2014Meetings: Meetings will resume Fall 2016 with the day, time and place to be announced. Verify with President prior to visitation.
President: Aldo Arredondo 2520 Brunswick Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 717-3500 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Jesus Nunez 1116 W. Creston St., Santa Maria, CA 93458 (805) 478-4057 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Angelica Nunez 1116 W. Creston St., Santa Maria, CA 93458 (805) 264-8379 (E) [email protected]
Membership: David Fregoe 2409 Schuman Place, Santa Maria, CA 93458 (C) 805-631-3760 (E) [email protected]
SANTA MARIA NOONTIMERS (#2420) 4/3/1963Meetings: Every Wednesday, 12:10 pm Denny’s Restaurant, 1019 E. Main Street, Santa Maria, CA
President: Paige M. Smith 215 Portland Drive, Santa Maria, CA 3458 (H) 805-928-1717 (C) 805-260-7164 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Laura E. Selken (Lion Ron) 1611 Via Rico, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (H) 922-2570 (C) 805-406-9989 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Carol F. Haynes (Lion Roger) 131 Stansbury Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-937-8374 (E) [email protected]
Membership: James Livell 1515 Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA 93444 (H) 805-929-1715 (C) 805-878-5802 (E) [email protected]
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Editor’s Note: information in this roster is current as of the date of printing. However, change is normal; so, please check our district website for the latest information: www.lions4A3.org
SANTA MARIA SUNRISERS (#47719) 2/28/1985Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:15 am Moxie Café, 1317 West McCoy Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455
President: Juanita Nichols (Lion José) 2580 Bridle Trails Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93454 (H) 805-349-8910 (C) 805-720-8508 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Don Bock (Barbara) 4399 Countrywood Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-937-7781 (C) 805-720-4898 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Nathan M. Hugh 4231 Hibiscus, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-938-1164 (B) 805-937-6862 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Gloria M. Nuno 1101 W. Creston St., Santa Maria, CA 93458 (H) 805-260-2963 (E) [email protected]
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ZONE 4 CHAIRPERSONAnn McCarty (Bob)Vandenberg Villiage
1425 Michael Ct. Lompoc, CA 93436 (H & C) 805-588-1117 (E) [email protected]
Lion Ann’s heart is dedicated to serving others: in her Lion’s club; her community and her professional life as Executive Director of the North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center. Lion Ann’s greatest joy of being a Lion is the people she meets and the friendships she makes.
Lion Ann joined the Vandenberg Village Lions Club in January of 2004. Since joining she has served as President 3 times, first from 2005-2006 and then again from 2006-2007. Thinking the third time would be the charm she tried her hand as President again from 2014-2015 and her Club was once again honored with the Number One Club Distinction. She also served as Zone 4 Chair from 2014-2015. Ann currently serves as Secretary of her Club, a position she has served in four times over the last five years. Lion Ann had the opportunity to attend the Lions Leadership Institute two years ago and encourages any Lion who has the opportunity to attend to seize the moment because you won’t be disappointed.
Lion Ann is Melvin Jones Fellow and Harry J. Aslan Fellow as well as the recipient of the Student Speakers Foundation Al Ohrmund Supporter Award.
Ann is married to USAF Master Sergeant Retired Bob McCarty, has a son, USAF Staff Sergeant Adam and daughter-in-law Amanda, daughter Chelsea and the sunshine’s in every day, her granddaughters Addison and Audrey.
LOMPOC HOST (#2395) 9/23/1958Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Dinner 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm, Half Century Club, 341 North”N” Street, Lompoc, CA
President: Frances A. Lehman P.O. Box 51, Lompoc, CA 93438 (C) 805-717-3353 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Laressa Free 1536 Callie Cinco, Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-717-9131 (E) [email protected]
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Treasurer: Laressa Free 1536 Callie Cinco, Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-717-9131 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Joe M. Martin 1316 N. Orchid St., Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-736-1019 (C) 805-291-0231
ORCUTT (#2402) 5/29/1956P.O. Box 2027, Orcutt, CA 93457 Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Lions Den, 126 S. Broadway, Orcutt, CA
President: Chuck Williams P.O. Box 2225, Orcutt, CA 93455 (H) 805-937-5752 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Sheri Hughes (Lion Tom) P.O. Box 2027, Orcutt, CA 93455 1199 Pino Solo Dr., Orcutt, CA 93455 (H) 805-934-1246 (C) 805-714-8727 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Bill Kennedy (Linda) P.O. Box 2027, Orcutt, CA 93455 3739 Wendy Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-937-6914 (B) 805-349-8381 [email protected]
VANDENBERG VILLAGE (#40409) 10/21/1981Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12:10 pm Village County Club, 4300 Clubhouse Rd., Vandenberg Village, Lompoc, CA
President: Jerry O. Nyman 1209 Stonebrook Dr., Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-741-7552 (C) 423-470-0583 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Ann S. McCarty (Bob) 1425 Michael Court, Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-588-1117 (B) 805-736-8535 (C) 805-588-1117 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Robert B. Glasgow (Ann) 170 Oak Hill Dr., Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-733-7181 (C) 209-613-1089 (E) [email protected]
Membership: PDG Bill Cady (Lion Kathy) 4431 Northoaks Dr., Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-733-3249 (C) 805-717-9661 (E)[email protected]
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REGION O CHAIRPERSONGene Wanek (Sherry Berkowitz)Carpinteria
P.O. Box 1322 Summerland, CA 93067 (H) 805- 570-1076 (E) [email protected]
I joined the Carpinteria Lions Club in 2010. I served as club president for the 2104-15 year. I sit on several committees including the Avocado Festival, cooking and the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation committees. I am currently the Tail Twister for the 2016-17 year.
I am proud to be a member of this club that has a long tradition of pride and service. Leading the club was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I look forward to many more years of dedicated service to the Carpinteria Lions Club and the Carpinteria community.
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ZONE 5 CHAIRPERSONChase Gregory (Cheryl)Goleta Lions Club
3513 La Entrada Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (H) 805-682-8773 (E) [email protected]
Lion Chase, is a native Californian, joined the Goleta Lions Club in January 2007. He was Goleta Lion of the Year in 2007/2008. Lion Chase went through the various chairs of the club, vice presidencies before being selected as the Club President in 2010/2011 and share those duties as Co-President and as the club’s Secretary in 2011/2012. He has served as club secretary since 2009. Lion Chase serves as a board member for the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Sight and Hearing Center since 2007, receiving the Jim Stanley Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year in 2009. He also serves as the Chairman of the Goleta Lions Charity Golf Tournament. Lion Chase was selected in June 2012, as a Melvin Jones Fellow for his commitment to many varied dedicated humanitarian services in the name of Lionism. Lion Chase is also as of February 2013, the California Multiple District 4 volunteer custodian of 206 international flags presented at MD4 Conventions.
He has retired after 36 years with the Dept. of Defense and a consultant with other branches of the Service.
Lion Chase and Cheryl have been married for 47 years and have one son.
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CARPINTERIA (#2389) 10/27/1927P.O. Box 191, Carpinteria, CA 93014 Meetings every Thursday, 7:00 pm Lions Community Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Rd., Carpinteria, CA
President: Geoffrey Banks P.O. Box 191, Carpinteria, CA 93014 (H) 805-566-4715
Secretary: Ronald W. Hurd (Jennifer) 1339 Vallecito Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (H) 805-684-5838 (B) 805-448-4195 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Michael Dawson (Kathy) 162 Baldwin Road, Ojai, CA 93023 H) 805-646-7792 (B) 805-967-4567 [email protected]
Membership: David Seehof 1776 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (H) 805-684-6065 (B) 805-698-2309
GOLETA (#2393) 3/28/1941P.O. Box 1005, Goleta, CA 93116 Meetings: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Tuesday, 12:00 noon Zodo’s Bowling, 5925 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
President: John W. Fowler 684 Camino Campana, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (H) 805-967-1186 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Chase Gregory (Cheryl) 3513 La Entrada Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (H) 805-682-8773 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Jerry Newton (Gail) c/o Goleta Lions Club, P.O. Box 1005, Goleta, CA 93116 (H) 805-735-5241 (B) 805-965-8591 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Robert Locke 1199 Camino Meleno, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (H) 805-683-2909 (B) 805-683-1459 (E) [email protected]
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SANTA BARBARA HOST (#2414) 11/17/1927P.O. Box 91810, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1810 Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 12:00 Noon Cody’s Café, 4898 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, CA
President: Leeann Johnson 1623 Clearview Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (H) 805-965-7262
Secretary: Lynn W. Hudson (ID Howard) 5383 Agana Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (H) 805-964-4451 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: ID Howard Hudson (Lion Lynn) 225 E. Carrillo Street, #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (H) 805-964-4451 (B) 805-963-4447 (C) 805-216-3632 (E) [email protected]
Membership: William F. Redding 4640 Camino Del Robles, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (H) 805-964-8050 (C) 805-896-4415 (E) [email protected]
UCSB (#122449) 6/11/2014President: Sam Goyal UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 93107 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Joshua Djauhari 20335 Via Sanlucar Yorba Linda, CA 92887 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Garrett Quan UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 93107 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Alex Moran UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 93107 (E) [email protected]
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ZONE 6 CHAIRPERSONDiane EllisVentura Downtown Lions
5626 Stanford, Ventura, CA 93003 (C) 805-701-8560 (E) [email protected]
Lion Diane grew up in Ventura, attended local schools. Plus earning her AA from Ventura College. She worked in various jobs before being hired as a congressional aide, working for two local congressmen for 22 years. She then worked for the County of Ventura until her retirement. Lion Diane joined the Ventura Downtown Lions Club in June of 2011. Since 2012, she has been active in leadership roles having served as club Membership Chair, Second and First Vice Presidents and in 2015-16 as President during which the club achieved a 100% club award. She attended the USA/Canada Forum in 2013 and 2014 and the California Lions Leadership in Ontario in 2014. She is active in Toastmasters. Following her retirement she has volunteered for several community organizations,Lion Diane earned her first short tail award this past year and is looking forward to expanding her Lion friendships and working together with her fellow Lions on future projects.
Tel. 805-654-8647Fax 805-654-8648Cell 805-432-5203E-Mail: [email protected]
2646 Palma Drive, Suite 220Ventura, CA 93003Ca. Lic. 805860
Terrie TarinPresident
Custom ResidentialCommercial
PharmaceuticalIndustrial
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OJAI VALLEY (#100701) 12/3/2007Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Rd., Oak View, CAPresident: David Hunt 1245 Fierro Dr., Ojai, CA 93023 (C) 805-701-0851 (E) [email protected]: Hope Miller 920 Ventura Avenue, Oak View, CA 93022 (C) 805-794-5959 (E) [email protected]: John Randy Burg Sr. 32 Feliz Drive, Oak View, CA 93022 (H) 805-649-3514 (B) 805-649-1225 (C) 805-312-0159 (E) [email protected]: Aaron Fabbian 12930 Blue Herron Cir, Ojai, CA 93023 (H) 805-640-8993 (C) 805-640-8993
VENTURA DOWNTOWN (#2431) 4/15/1923P.O. Box 25180, Ventura, CA 93002 Meetings, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays, 12:00 noon Derby Club, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CAPresident: Randall (Randy) Jewell (Lion Rita) 9452 Telephone Rd, PMB 178, Ventura, CA 93004 (H) 805-647-4459 (C) 805-312-5495 (E) [email protected]: Donald S. Greenberg (Lion Sandy) 4995 Elmhurst St., Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-642-2915 (E) [email protected]: Stanley Yates 260 Maple Ct. #230, Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-658-7810 (B) 805-658-1525 (E) [email protected]: Kevin Seelos 409 Shamrock Dr., Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-641-2091 (C) 805-218-0406 (B) 805-648-2221 E) [email protected]
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REGION N CHAIRPERSONGreg SteinmetzCamarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley
2458 Kimberly Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-987-5756 (C) 805-815-9038 (E) [email protected]
Greg was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He is divorced and has a daughter, Emilee and a grandson, Oliver. Greg was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in 1986. For many years he managed locations in the Greater LA area in the funeral service industry. After his eyesight worsened, he left the industry and the Valley and moved to Ventura County in 2004 and eventually settled in Camarillo in 2006. Greg joined the Pleasant Valley Lions in 2006. Since joining Lions, he has served as an Officer of the club for many years culminating in becom ing Club President in 2012-13. During his term as President, Greg re ceived 100% President with Excellence and led the club to be the Region N #1 Club. He is a Melvin Jones Fellow, MD4 Medal of Excellence recipi-ent, and Club Lion of the Year 2014-15. Greg’s passion lies in serving others who are visually impaired. He received 2 guide dogs, Proxy and Cash, from Guide Dogs of America in Sylmar, CA. He is a volunteer for GDA in their Speaker’s program. Greg developed an assistive technology loan program in partnership with Braille Institute and developed a local Visually Impaired Shopper Assis tance program; for which he received a commendation from the California Council for the Blind.
ZONE 7 CHAIRPERSONKalani G. Jose, DCOxnard Noontimers
2901 N. Ventura Rd, Ste. 220, Oxnard, CA 93036 (H) 805-795-0225 (B) 805-604-0881 (C) 805-795-0225 (E) [email protected]
Dr. Kalani Jose is one of the premier family chiropractic corrective and wellness care providers in Ventura County.Dr. Kalani is a licensed Chiropractor in the States of California and Hawaii, and a resident of Ventura County since 1984. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he is an alumnus of Hueneme High School and Oxnard College, where he graduated with High Honors in 1994. Dr. Kalani
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continued his education at the Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles and, following graduation in 1998, established a holistic practice in Oxnard, California where he incorporates a variety of traditional chiropractic styles with the latest innovative techniques.Lion Kalani is the immediate past club president and has been a member of the Oxnard Noontimers Lions since April 2013.
El Rio (#2391) 12/13/1956Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 pm Roger Jones Community Center, 2864 Jourdan Dr., Oxnard, CA
President: Bob Bauer 2836 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036 (H) 805-485-4028 (C) 805-427-5202 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Olga Chavez 3334 Will Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036 (C) 805-574-9459 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Joseph E. Rodriguez (Connie) 811 Walnut Dr., Oxnard, CA 93036 (H) 805-485-5232 (C) 805-218-4370
Membership: Virginia Gomez (Lion Genaro) 2508 Colonia Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036 (H) 805-485-4939
OXNARD CHANNEL ISLANDS (#2404) 1/28/1969Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Olive Garden, 1891 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA Website: http://cilions.org
President: Scott Feland 3030 Keel Way, Oxnard, CA 93035 (H) 805-984-3938 (B) 805-487-5548 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Everett F. Batey (Lion Stella) 2970 Luff Court, Oxnard, CA 93035 (H) 805-616-2471 (B) 805-616-2471 (C) 805-616-2471 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Cathy Gintjee 731 Devonshire Dr., Oxnard, CA 93030 (H) 805-302-2030 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Belinda A. Bichard 206 Joya St., Oxnard, CA 93030 (H) 805-443-3519 (B) 805-981-8721 (E) [email protected]
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Oxnard Noontimers (#2406) 4/30/1954P.O. Box 8155, Oxnard, CA 93031-8155 Meetings: Every Friday, 12:00 pm Residence Inn by Marriott, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard,CA
President: W. Patrick Riggs 531 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93036 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Salvador Gonzalez P.O. Box 52512, Oxnard, CA 93031 (C) 805-407-1047 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Tim Tenopir 5115 Longfellow Way, Oxnard, CA 93033 (H) 805-488-5395 (B) 805-228-6411 (C) 805-616-4862 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Kalani G. Jose, DC 2901 N. Ventura Rd, Ste. 220, Oxnard, CA 93036 (H) 805-795-0225 (B) 805-604-0881 (C) 805-795-0225 (E) [email protected]
Saticoy (#2423) 12/6/1949Meetings: 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 pm Jose Flores Community Center, 11168 Violeta Street, Saticoy
President: Teri Lyn Hernandez 11361 Asahar St., Ventura, CA 93004 (H) 805-276-5906
Secretary: Margaret J. Dunlevey, PDG 1803 Scott Ave., Ventura, CA 93004 (B) 805-647-2067 (B) 805-340-5606 (F) 805-383-6227 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Margaret J. Dunlevey, PDG 1803 Scott Ave., Ventura, CA 93004 (B) 805-647-2067 (B) 805-340-5606 (F) 805-383-6227 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Judy Core 111 St. Paul’s Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-642-7205 (B) 805-525-8044 (F) 805-933-9942 (E) [email protected]
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ZONE 8 CHAIRPERSONGeorge Graham (Lion Chris)Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Lions
268 Via De La Mesa Newbury, CA 91320 (C) 805-262-2788 (E) [email protected]
George has been an active Lion for over 38 years. He started as an Oxnard Noontimer and served as Club President in 1991 – 92. He transferred to the Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Lions in 2001 where he served as President from 2013-14, Bulletin Editor for many years and is currently Treasurer. He is proud to be a Melvin Jones Fellow.
George was raised in Ventura County and currently makes his home in Newbury Park with his wife Lion Chris, 1st VP of the Camarillo Amber’s Light Lions. George and Chris have 4 children and are enjoying being Grandparents to an active two-year old boy and darling 6-month old girl. When not participating in PV Lion fundraising events, George likes to golf, travel, play drums and “party with a purpose” with the Left Coast Parrot Head Club – a Jimmy Buffett charity-based organization.
Camarillo Amber’s Light (#110047) 1/10/2011Meetings: 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 pm Camarillo Boys & Girls Club 1500 Temple Ave., Camarillo
President: Judy A. Gray 177 Geneive St., Camarillo, CA 93010 (C) 805-901-1242
Secretary: Heather Olsen 1711 Shirley St., Camarillo, CA 93010 (B) 805-482-1843 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Rhonda Short 3425 Stiles Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010 (B) 805-482-5457 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Ginger Schulze 6239 W. Greentree Dr., Somis, CA 93066 (B) 805-386-8088
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Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley (#2409) 8/24/45P.O. Box 157, Camarillo, CA 93011 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Freedom Center at Camarillo Airport, 515 Eubanks St., Camarillo
President: Richard Hanson 1445 Ramona Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-987-3616 (B) 805-652-1392 [email protected]
Secretary: Lloyd E. Christie P.O. Box 605, Somis, CA 93066 (H) 805-386-4902 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: George A. Graham, Jr. 368 Via De La Mesa, Newbury Park, CA 91320 (H) 805-262-2788 (C) 818-416-7721 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Greg Steinmetz 2458 Kimberly Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-987-5756 (C) 805-815-9038 (E) [email protected]
Fillmore (#2392) 8/15/1927P.O. Box 632, Fillmore, CA 93016 Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 pm Scout House, 128 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA
President: Scott Lee (Jan) 1005 Foothil Dr., Fillmore, CA 93015 (H) 805-524-1896 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Susan Fitzgerald 1054 Meadowlark Dr., Fillmore, CA 93015 (H) 805-524-3605 (C) 805-625-4364 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Ronald P. Smith 1365 Waterford Lane, Fillmore, CA 93015 (H) 805-524-0509 (C) 805-890-1118 (E) [email protected]
Membership: William T. Edmonds 403 4th St., Fillmore, CA 93015 (H) 805-524-4839 (C) 805-754-7142
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Santa Paula (# 2421) 12/8/1925Meetings: 4th Thursday, 6:00 pm La Cabana Restaurant, 1259 E. Harvard Blvd. Santa Paula, CA 93060
President: Ken Ary (Lion Gloria) 353 Colgate St., Santa Paula, CA 93060 (H) 805-525-7765 (C) 805-201-5929 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Glora Ary (Lion Ken) 353 Colgate St., Santa Paula, CA 93060 (B) 805-392-2011 (C) 805-815-2605 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Bob Russell 134 Davis St., Santa Paula, CA 93060 (H) 805-525-5091 (B & C) 805-657-1516
Membership: Karen Reeder P.O. Box 291, Santa Paula, CA 93061 (H) 805-290-8194 (E) [email protected]
Simi Valley-Moorpark (#2425) 1/5/1928P.O. Box 1063, Simi Valley, CA 93062 Meetings: 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, 18 High St., Moorpark, CA
President: Barbara Penney 4761 Park Ln., Apt. 107, Moorpark, Ca 93021 (H) 805-532-9965 (C) 951-294-0255 (E) [email protected]
Secretary: Barbara Penney 4761 Park Ln., Apt. 107, Moorpark, Ca 93021 (H) 805-532-9965 (C) 951-294-0255 (E) [email protected]
Treasurer: Shreenivas Mate 2917 Tyler Court, Simi Valley, CA 93063 (H) 805-583-5048 (E) [email protected]
Membership: Merleen Smith 10842 Ternez Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021 (H) 805-529-5659 (E) [email protected]
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AC Adult Companion [Spouse, Partner)
DG District Governor
1st VDG 1st Vice District Governor
2nd VDG 2nd Vice District Governor
CC Council Chair
COG Council of Governors
CP Club President
CS Cabinet Secretary
CT Cabinet Treasurer
GLT Global Leadership Team
GMT Global Membership Team
ID International Director
IP International President
IPDG Immediate Past District Governor
LCI Lions Club International
LCIF Lions Clubs International Foundation
LEO Leadership Experience Opportunity
MD-4 Multiple District 4 [California]
PCC Past Council Chair
PDG Past District Governor
PID Past International Director
PIP Past International President
PRC Past Region Chair
PZC Past Zone Chair
RC Region Chair
ZC Zone Chair
LIONS ABBREVIATIONS – ACRONYMS
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CHAPLAIN Ray McKelvey Morro Bay Lions
CLUB DEVELOPMENT Vacant
DIRECTORY CO-EDITORS Mary-Catherine Henggeler Camarillo Amber’s Light Lions Juanita Nichols (Lion DG José) Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions
GOVERNOR ADVISOR ALL PDGs District 4-A3 Lions
HISTORIAN PDG Bill Cady (Lion Kathy) Vandenberg VillageLions
LION TAMER PDG Tony Manuel Arroyo Grande Lions
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Juanita Nichols (Lion DG José) Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions
SECRETARY—CORRESPONDING Laura Selken (Lion Ron) Santa Maria Noontimers Lions
SECRETARY—SUNSHINE Ruth Christen Santa Maria Noontimers Lions
VISION SCREENING PROJECT PDG Tony Manuel Arroyo Grande Lions
WEBMASTER Toby Scott (Lion Ilona) Oxnard Noontimers Lions
GOOGLE CALENDAR Everett Batey (Lion Stella) Oxnard Channel Island Lions
FACEBOOK/TWITTER MASTER Greg Steinmetz Pleasant Valley Lions
BUDGET & FINANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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Note: See member contact information listing starting on page 60.
STANDING COMMITTEES
PDG Mike Brown Chairperson Pleasant Valley Lions
PDG Ron Hurd (Jennifer) 3rd Year Carpinteria Lions
PDG Tony Manuel 2nd Year Arroyo Grande Lions
Vacant 1st Year
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS: Jack Gatz (Pam) Chairperson Arroyo Grande Lions
PDG Bill Cady (Lion Kathy) 3rd Year Vandenberg Village Lions
Mike McBain (Pat) 2nd Year Ventura Downtown Lions
Vacant 1st Year
CONVENTION MANAGEMENT: PDG Richard Kane (Lion Evelyn) Chairperson Morro Bay Lions
PDG Tony Manuel 4th Year Arroyo Grande Lions
PDG George Stewart (Lynn) 3rd Year Arroyo Grande Lions
Mike Dawson 2nd Year Carpinteria Lions
Cyndee McDaniel (Lion Norm) 1st Year Ventura Downtown Lions
Directory 2016-17 updates may be found at: http://www.lions4a3.org
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CANINE COMPANIONS (LPCCI) Joe Woodruff Chairperson
Carpinteria Lions Sheri Hughes (Lion Tom) Orcutt Lions Denise Daniels Orcutt Lions Jodi Tellier Paso Robles Lions
CENTENNIAL CHAIR PDG Stan Sharpe Chairperson
Arroyo Grande Lions
CITY OF HOPE Diane Ellis Chairperson
Ventura Downtown Lions
Sandy Greenburg Ventura Downtown Lions
CREDENTIALS & ELECTIONS Merleen Smith Simi Valley-Moorpark Lions Lloyd Christie Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley
DISASTER AND RELIEF Everett Batey (Lion Stella) Chairperson
Oxnard Channel Island Lions
Stella Batey (Lion Everett) Oxnard Channel Island Lions
DISTRICT CONTESTS CHAIR Vacant
DISTRICT CONTEST - NEWSLETTER Judy Core Chairperson Saticoy Lions
DISTRICT CONTEST - PRESIDENT’S YEARBOOK Becky Matter (Lion Hank) Chairperson Vandenberg Village Lions
DISTRICT GRANT ADVISOR & REVIEW PDG Joe Woodruff Carpinteria Lions
DISTRICT YOUTH EXCHANGE Vacant
ANNUAL COMMITTEES
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ANNUAL COMMITTEES
LCIF - MELVIN JONES FELLOWS John Knittle (Paula) Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Lions
LEAC - LIONS EYES ACROSS CALIFORNIARichard Davis PDG Chair Ventura Downtown Lions
LEO ADVISOR & STEERING Kim Dallape Camarillo Amber’s Light Lions Rich Cervantes Pleasant Valley Lions Jodi Tellier Paso Robles Lions
LONG RANGE PLANNING PDG Jeff Roundy (Darai) Ventura Downtown Lions
PEACE ESSAY CONTEST Laura Selken (Lion Ron) Santa Maria Noontimers Lions
2017 Peace Poster Theme: “Celebrate Peace”
PEACE POSTER CONTEST Denise Daniels Orcutt Lions
PHOTOGRAPHER & GREETER Terry Orton (Nancy) Arroyo Grande Lions Paige Smith Santa Maria Noontimers Lions
PUBLIC RELATIONS Laura Selken (Lion Ron) Santa Maria Noontimers Lions
PULL TAB COLLECTION - Ronald McDonald House Barbara Penney Chairperson Simi Valley-Moorpark Lions
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ANNUAL COMMITTEES
2016-2017 Student Speaker Topic: “Is the Right to Privacy a
Threat to National Security?”
Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2017 Theme: Where There is a Need, There is a Lion
Lions Float: Celebrating 100 Years of Service
ROSE PARADE FLOAT Barbara Penney Chairperson Simi Valley-Moorpark Lions Merleen Smith Simi Valley-Moorpark Lions LeeAnn Johnson Santa Barbara Host Lions
SIGHT & HEARING Don Greenburg Chairperson Ventura Downtown Lions Stella Batey (Lion Everett) Oxnard Channel Islands Lions Richard Moody Lompoc Host Lions
SUB-COMMITTEE— LIONS AVENAL PROJECT Sandy Greenberg (Lion Don) Ventura Downtown Lions Joellen Flannigan (Lion Tom) Ventura Downtown Lions
STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTEST Sheri Hughes (Lion Tom) Chairperson Orcutt Lions Charlie Burnham Trainer Ventura Downtown Lions Juanita Nichols (DG José) Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions PCC Bill Dunlevy (PDG Margaret) Trustee Ventura Downtown Lions
WEBSITE Toby Scott Oxnard Noontimers Lions
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Batey, Everett (Lion Stella) Oxnard Channel Island Lions 2970 Luff Ct., Oxnard, CA 93035 (H) 805-985-3146 (B) 228-7180 (C) 340-6471 (E) [email protected]
Batey, Stella (Lion Everett) Oxnard Channel Island Lions 2970 Luff Ct., Oxnard, CA 93035 (H) 805-985-3146 (B) 228-7180 (C) 340-6471 (E) [email protected]
Brown, Mike PDG Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Lions P.O. Box 717, Camarillo, CA 93011 (C) 805-987-4272 (F) 987-7646 (E) [email protected]
Burnham, Charlie Ventura Downtown Lions 3666 Howards Str., Ventura, CA 93003 (C) 805-643-5655 (E) [email protected]
Cady, Bill PDG (Lion Kathy) Vandenberg Village Lions 4431 Northoaks Dr., Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-733-3249 (E) [email protected]
Cervantes, Richard Camarillo-Somis Pleasant Valley Lions 3498 Corona Str., Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-482-6346 (C) 443-0474 (E) [email protected]
Christen, Ruth Santa Maria Noontimers Lions 825 Twilight Ct., Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-937-2774 (C) 478-0646
Christie, Lloyd Camarillo-Somis Pleasant Valley Lions P O Box 605, Somis, CA 93066-0605 (H) 805-386-4902 (E) [email protected]
Core, Judy Saticoy Lions 111 St. Paul’s Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-642-7205 (B) 525-8044 (F) 933-9942 (E) [email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Daniels, Denise Orcutt Lions 1300 North L Str., #86, Lompoc, CA 93436 (W) 1428 West North Ave.(C) 805-421-6907 (E) [email protected]
Dallape, Kim Camarillo Amber’s Light Lions 446 Deerhurst Ave., Camarillo, CA 93012 (C ) 805-316-3701 (E) [email protected]
Davis, Richard PDG Ventura Downtown Lions 111 Hastings Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 (H & C) 805-861-6348 (E) [email protected]
Dawson, Mike Carpinteria Lions 162 Baldwin Road, Ojai, CA 93023 (H) 805-646-7792 (C) 805-680-9600 (E) [email protected]
Dunlevy, Bill, PCC (PDG Margaret) Ventura Downtown Lions 1200 Paseo Camariillo, Suite 255, Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-647-2067 (B) 383-6200 (F) 383-6227 (E) [email protected]
Ellis, Diane Ventura Downtown Lions 5626 Stanford, Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-701-8560 (E) [email protected]
Flannigan, Joellen, (Lion Tom) Ventura Downtown Lions 10144 Tulare Str., Ventura, CA 93004 (H) 805-659-2915 (C ) 415-4524 (E) [email protected]
Gatz, Jack (Pam) Arroyo Grande Lions 1558 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (H) 805-544-1194 (E) [email protected]
Gonzales, Terri (Miguel) Ventura Downtown Lions 911 Glenwood Dr, Oxnard, CA 93030 (H) 805-988-0731 (B) 658-1525 (C) 890-1055 (E) [email protected]
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Greenberg, Don (Lion Sandy) Ventura Downtown Lions 4995 Elmhurst St., Ventura CA 93003-3931 (C ) 256-8168 (E) [email protected]
Greenberg, Sandy (Lion Don) Ventura Downtown Lions 4995 Elmhurst St., Ventura CA 93003-3931 (C ) 216-6850 (E) [email protected]
Hughes, Sheri (Lion Tom) Orcutt Lions 1199 Pino Solo Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-934-1246 (C) 714-8727 (E) [email protected]
Hurd, Ron PDG (Jennifer) Carpinteria Lions 1339 Vallecito Rd., Carpinteria, CA 93013 (H) 805-684-5838 (C) 448-4195 (F) 684-5838 E) [email protected]
Kane, Dick PDG (Lion Evelyn) Morro Bay Lions 640 Manzanita, Los Osos, CA 93402 (H) 805-528-3990 (E) [email protected]
Knittle, John (Lion Paula) Pleasant Valley Lions 1559 Frazier Str., Camarillo, CA 93012 (H) 805-482-1297 (C) 630-9814 (E) [email protected]
Johnson, LeeAnn Santa Barbara Host Lions 1623 Clearview Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (H) 805-688-9586 (C) 895-4791 (E) [email protected]
McElvey, Ray (Nancy)Morro Bay Lions 2961 Ironwood Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442 (H) 805-772-5198 (C) 805-704-9352 (E) [email protected]
Manuel, Tony, PDG (Lion Jette) Arroyo Grande Lions 985 Silver Dollar Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444(C) 805-878-3443(E) [email protected]
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Matter, Becky (Lion Hank) Vandenberg Village Lions P.O. Box 3232, Orcutt, CA 93457 519 W. Taylor, #319, Santa Maria, CA 93458 (C) 805-598-9735 (E) [email protected]
McBain, Mike (Pat) Ventura Downtown Lions 432 Lynbrook Ave, Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-432-4228 (B) 654-1145 Xt 103 (E) [email protected]
McCarty, Ann (Bob) Vandenberg Village Lions 1425 Michael Ct., Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-588-1117 (E) [email protected]
McDaniel, Cyndee (1VDG Norm) Ventura Downtown Lions 637 Aliso St., Ventura, CA 93001 (C) 805-648-1558 (E) [email protected]
Moody, Richard Lompoc Host Lions P O Box 596, Lompoc, CA 93438 (H) 805-736-1676 (E) [email protected]
Nichols, Juanita (DG José) Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions 2580 Bridle Trails Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93455 (H) 805-349-8910 (E) [email protected]
Orton, Terry (Nancy) Arroyo Grande Lions 1457 Blackberry Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H&C) 805-441-0167 (E) [email protected]
Penney, Barbara Simi Valley-Moorpark Lions 4761 Park Lane, Apt. 107, Moorpark, CA 93021 (H) 805-532-9965 (C) 951-294-0255 (E) [email protected]
Roundy, Jeff (Darai) Ventura Downtown Lions PO Box 3224, Ventura CA 93006 216 Channel Heights Ct., Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-650-7420 (B) 648-6698 (C) 701-0653 (E) [email protected]; (E) [email protected]
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Scott, Toby (Lion Ilona) Oxnard Noontimers Lions 2175 Goodyear Ave., Unit 117, Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-388-0895 (B) 289-3960 (E) [email protected]
Selken, Laura (Lion Ron) Santa Maria Noontimers Lions 1611 Via Rico, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (H) 805-922-2570 (C) 406-9989 (E) [email protected]
Sharpe, Stan PDG (Mary) Arroyo Grande Lions 10850 Ciervo Trail Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 805-489-5798 (E) [email protected]
Smith, Merleen Simi Valley-Moorpark Lions 10842 E. Ternez Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021-9767 (H) 805-529-5659 (C) 479-1252 (E) [email protected]
Smith, Paige (Wilward) Santa Maria Noontimers Lions 215 Portland Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (C) 805-260-7164 (E) [email protected]
Steinmetz, Greg Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley Lions 2458 Kimberly Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-987-5756 (B) 815-9038 (H) 805-815-8038 (E) [email protected]
Tellier, Jodi Paso Robles Lions P O Box 403, Shandon, CA 93461 (C ) 805-440-6987 (F) 238-1931 (E) [email protected]
Stewart, George, PCC (Lynn) Arroyo Grande Lions 137 Pearwood Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 805-489-6541 (F) 489-6662 (E) [email protected]
Woodruff, Joe R, PDG Carpinteria Lions 1024 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (H) 805-965-6867 (C) 886-7385 (E) [email protected]
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TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.
TO SEEK success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.
TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another’s; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.
WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubts against myself.
TO HOLD friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.
ALWAYS to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community, as to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor and means.
TO AID others by giving my sympathy to those in dis tress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.
TO BE CAREFUL with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.
OBJECTIVES TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among
the peoples 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 religion shall not be debated by Club members.
TO ENCOURAGE service minded men and women to serve their community without personal financial rewards, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry profes sions, public works and private endeavors.
CODE OF ETHICS
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IPDG Richard Davis ....................................2015-2016 Ventura Downtown Lions 111 Hastings Ave. Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-861-6348 (C) 861-6348 (E) [email protected]
PDG Joe Hohenwarter ................................2014-2015 Pleasant Valley Lions 333 North Lantana Str., Ste. 267, Camarillo, CA 93010 (B) 805-383-7156 (F) 383-7258 (E) [email protected]
PDG Margaret Dunlevy (PCC Bill) .............2013-2014 Saticoy Lions Club 1803 Scott Ave., Ventura, CA 93004 (H) 805-647-2067 (C) 340-5605 (F) 383-6227 (E) [email protected]
PDG Tony Manuel (Lion Jette) ....................2012-2013 Arroyo Grande Lions 985 Silver Dollar Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444 (C) 805-878-3443(E) [email protected]
PDG Dick Kane (Lion Evelyn) .....................2011-2012 Morro Bay Lions 640 Manzanita, Los Osos, CA 93402 (H) 805-528-3990 (E) [email protected]
PDG Mike Brown ..........................................2010-2011 Pleasant Valley Lions P.O. Box 717, Camarillo, CA 93011 (C) 805-987-4272 (F) 987-7646 (E) [email protected]
PDG Dan Lyon (Lion Luz) ...........................2009-2010 Ventura Downtown Lions 5212 Elmhurst, Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-758-9739 (C) 758-9739 (E) [email protected]
PDG Joe Woodruff .......................................2008-2009 Carpinteria Lions 1024 Garden Street, #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (H) 805-965-6867 (F) 965-6867 (E) [email protected]
PCC William “Bill” Dunlevy (IPDG Margaret) ..........................................2007-2008 Ventura Downtown Lions 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 255, Camarillo, CA 93010 (H) 805-647-2067 (B) 383-6200 (F) 383-6227 (E) [email protected]
PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS
* = Deceased
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PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS
PDG Jeff Roundy (Darai) ............................2006-2007 Ventura Downtown Lions PO Box 3224, Ventura, CA 93006 216 Channel Heights Ct., Ventura, CA 93003 (H) 805-650-7420 (B) 648-6698 (C) 701-0653 (F) 585-0028 (E) [email protected] (E) [email protected]
PDG Chuck Cassy ......................................2005-2006 Ventura Downtown Lions P O Box 1102, Somis, CA 93066 (C) 805-218-3210 (B) 642-0392 (E) [email protected]
PDG Ron Hurd (Jennifer) ............................2004-2005 Carpinteria Lions 1339 Vallecito Rd., Carpinteria, CA 93013 (H) 805-684-5838 (C) 448-4195 (F) 684-5838 (E) [email protected]
PCC George Stewart (Lynn) .......................2003-2004 Arroyo Grande Lions 137 Pearwood Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 805-459-0191 (F) 904-6203 (E) [email protected]
PDG Ruben Gonzalez .................................2002-2003 Carpinteria Lions 885 Holly Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 (B) 805-684-4148 (C) 705-4725 (F) 684-4151 (E) [email protected]
ID Howard Hudson (Lion Lynn) .................2001-2002 Santa Barbara Host Lions 225 E. Carrillo Street, #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (H) 805-964-4451 (B) 963-4447 (F) 963-6474 (E) [email protected]
PDG Diane (Van Trees) D’Ambrosio (Peter) Formerly Ventura Downtown Lions ..................2000-2001 1655 Reed Rd., Bergen, NY 14416 (B) 585-764-5117 (C) 850-9379 (E) [email protected]
PDG Ken Rowland ......................................1999-2000 Thousand Oaks Lions Club
PDG Nancy Keyte (PDG Joel) ....................1998-1999 Formerly Santa Maria Valley Lions Club La Canoa Lions Club 2770 E. Glen Canyon Rd., Green Valley, AZ 85614 (C-Nancy) 805-440-1575 (C-Joel) 520-400-3933 (E) [email protected]
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*PDG Larry Prince (Lion Marge) .................1997-1998 Ventura Breakfast Lions Club
*PDG George Hadley ...................................1996-1997 Lompoc Host Lions Club
*PDG Frank McMullen (Joy) ........................1995-1996 Lompoc Host Lions Club
*PDG Jack Burnham MD (Bettie) ...............1994-1995 Ventura Downtown Lions Club
*PDG Glen Hickey (Lion Martha) ................1993-1994 Carpinteria Lions Club 3354 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (H) 805-684-2538 (E ) [email protected]
*PDG Capp Loughboro ...............................1992-1993 Ventura Breakfast Lions Club
PDG Joel Keyte (PDG Nancy) ....................1991-1992 Formerly Pismo Beach Cities Lions Club Green Valley Lions Club 2770 E. Glen Canyon Rd., Green Valley, AZ 85614 (C-Joel) 520-400-3933 (C-Nancy) 805-440-1575 (E) [email protected]
PDG Bill Cady (Lion Kathy) ........................1990-1991 Vandenberg Village Lions Club 4431 Northoaks Dr., Lompoc, CA 93436 (H) 805-733-3249 (E) [email protected]
*PDG John Putney ......................................1989-1990 Orcutt Lions Club
PCC Tom Vestal ...........................................1988-1989 Formerly Carpinteria Lions Club Wooster Lions Club (H) 330-345-1830
*PCC Rich Watts .........................................1987-1988 Oxnard Noontimers Lions Club
*PDG Bill Hill (Judy) ....................................1986-1987 Santa Barbara Host Lions Club 918 Mission Canyon Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (H) 805-682-4952
*PDG Nate Lipscomb (Lion Ruth) ..............1986-1987 Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club, Formerly 4-L6
PDG Ben Brown .........................................1985-1986 Goleta Lions Club
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PDG Jim Ballard ........................................ 1984-1985 Carpinteria Lions Club 4506 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (H) 805-684-5901 (E) [email protected]
*PDG Pete Zuiderweg ................................. 1983-1984 San Luis Obispo Lions Club
*PDG Tim Miskel ....................................... 1982-1983 Ventura Downtown Lions Club
*PDG Rod Franz (Pam) .............................. 1981-1982 Pleasant Valley Lions Club 953 W. Highland Dr,.Camarillo, CA 93010
*PDG C. W. Bryant (Billy) ........................... 1980-1981 Goleta Lion Club 2760 E. Vallejo Ct., Gilbert, AZ 85298 (H) (480) 248-6765
*PDG Pete Uyehara (Ginger Ethel) ............ 1979-1980 Santa Maria Noontimers Lion Club 703 E. Mill St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 (H) 805-922-5919 (E) None
*PDG Bob Banner (Eleanor) ...................... 1978-1979 Pleasant Valley Lions Club 1187 Pleasant Valley Rd., Camarillo, CA 93010
*PDG Don Wolf (Peggy) ............................. 1977-1978 San Miguel Lions Club
*PDG James Moore (Ann) ......................... 1976-1977 Pismo Beach Cities Lions Club
*PDG Harry A. Lyon .................................... 1975-1976 Ventura Avenue Lions Club
*PDG Hugh Crawford ................................. 1974-1975 Oxnard Noontimers Lions Club
*PDG Eugene J. (Ted) Flynn ....................... 1973-1974 Santa Barbara Uptown Lions Club
*PDG Dr. Jack Ogden ................................. 1972-1973 Paso Robles Lions Club
PDG Stanley C. Sharpe (Mary) ................. 1972-1973 Arroyo Grande Lions Club, Formerly A-1 10850 Ciervo Trail Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (H) 805-489-5798 (E) [email protected]
*PDG J. R. Culp .......................................... 1971-1972 Oxnard Channel Islands Lions Club
*PDG Daniel N. Winters ............................. 1969-1970 San Luis Obispo Lions Club
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*PDG A. W. Fuller (Nancy) ..........................1968-1969 Pleasant Valley Lions Club 2447 E. Koralee Way, Sandy, UT 84092 (H) 801-944-9729 (E) [email protected]
*PDG S.P. (Sid) Harrison ............................1967-1968 Goleta Lions Club
*PDG William R. Fredman ...........................1966-1967 San Luis Obispo Lions Club
*PDG Albert J. (AI) Albinger .......................1965-1966 Ventura Downtown Lions Club
PDG Buzz Kidwell (Betty) ...........................1964-1965 Morro Bay Lions Club 725 Sierra Ct., Morro Bay, CA 93442 (H) 805-772-7193 (B) 772-7267 (E) [email protected]
*PDG Howard W. Mays ...............................1963-1964 Ventura Downtown Lions Club
*PDG John Bianchin ....................................1962-1963 Carpinteria Lions Club
*PDG Edwin L. Rush ....................................1961-1962 Morro Bay Lions Club
*PDG J.C. (Jack) Tobias ..............................1960-1961 Saticoy Lions Club
*PDG Paul L. Scherer ..................................1959-1960 Santa Barbara Host Lions Club
*PDG Don Snyder ........................................1958-1959 Fillmore Lions Club
*PDG Klaus Heilmann .................................1957-1958 Atascadero Lions Club
*PDG Jerry Harwin .......................................1956-1957 Santa Barbara Host Lions Club
*PDG Ken Johnson ......................................1955-1956 Meiners Oaks Lions Club
*PDG Hiram P. Van Horn .............................1954-1955 Santa Barbara Host Lions Club
*PDG Elmer Prosser ....................................1953-1954 Ventura Downtown Lions Club *PDG H.W. Takken .......................................1952-1953 Atascadero Lions Club
*PDG Ellis Staley ........................................1951-1952 Santa Maria Host Lions Club
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*PDG Lynn Rains .........................................1950-1951 Ojai Lions Club
*PDG E.A. Gardner ......................................1949-1950 Santa Paula Lions Club
*PDG M. D. Winnings ...................................1948-1949 Visalia, CA , Formerly 4-C4
*PDG Howard Rockafellow .........................1947-1948 Ojai Lions Club
*PDG R. V. Jackson .....................................1945-1946 Santa Barbara Host Lions Club
*PDG Frank E. Jones ...................................1938-1939 Ventura Downtown Lions Club
*PIP Fred W. Smith ......................................1937-1938 Ventura Downtown Lions Club Past International President
We Serve: Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their commu-nities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community.
Today with 1.4 million members in 210 countries and geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community.
Our programs are continually changing to meet new needs and greater demands, but our mission has never wavered: ‘We Serve.’
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DISTRICT ENDORSED CHARITIES
2016/2017 MD-4 ENDORSED PROJECTSPlease go to www.md4lions.org.
Note: **MD4 Endorsed Charity
CANINE SERVICES
GUIDE DOGS OF AMERICARhonda Bissell, Executive Assistant/Development 13445 Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342 Direct Line: 818-833-6432 (B) 818-362-5834 (E) [email protected] www.guidedogsofamerica.org
**GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLINDPO Box 3950, San Rafael, CA 94912, www.guidedogs.com District 4-C1 Chair: PDG Larry Marcum, Forest Ranch Lions E: [email protected] R: (530) 345-5399
**GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT (760) 329-6257PDG Bob Niez, Lions Liaison PO Box 1597, Big Bear City,92314 (909) 585-7121Sarah Clapp, Executive Director P.O. Box 1692, Palm Springs, CA 2263 Web site: guidedogsofthedesert.org, E: [email protected]
**LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND Lions Liaison - Michigan Leader Dogs for the Blind 1039S.RochesterRd.•RochesterHills,MI48307-3115 Direct (248) 218 6421; Toll Free (888) 777-53321039 South Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3115 www.leaderdog.org/canine-center,: [email protected]: Learn more about the construction of our new Canine Development Center at leaderdog.org/canine-center or ‘like’ us on Facebook
**LIONS PROJECT FOR CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCELPCCI National Office Sarah Haberthur, National Administrator P.O. Box 3896, Santa Rosa CA 95402 B: (707) 577-1774 or (877) 865-7224 F: (707) 577-1711 E: [email protected]
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CHILDREN’S SERVICES
**CALIFORNIA LIONS CAMP (CAMP PACIFICA)CALC Office, P.O. Box 110, 257 Belle Vue Road, Atwater, CA 93301 President Dee Heller E: [email protected] R: (209) 777-1390 Ken Harrison, Secretary 5960 Moran Avenue, Atwater, CA 95301 E: [email protected], R: (209) 357-3489
**JUNIOR BLIND OF AMERICA (323) 295-4555 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 0043 (800) 352-2290 E: [email protected], : (323) 295-3021 Wendy Santana, Director of Major Gifts E: [email protected] A. Ouimet, Vice President of Programs
**KASES FOR KIDS (559) 875-2816Happy Van Caster, PDG, Secretary 381 Cherry Avenue, Sanger, CA 3657 E: [email protected],: (559) 875-2816,: (559) 284-4965
**LIONS CAMPS AT TERESITA PINES P.O. Box 98, Wrightwood, CA 2397-0098 (760) 249-3580; (800) 585-3245 Leon Felus, President of the Board 4640 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Email: [email protected], Cell: 310-780-1169John Bauer, Camp Manager E: [email protected] F: (760) 249-1063
**LIONS FLAG DAY (408) 268-6739PDG Robert Ferber 1118 El Prado Court, San Jose, CA 95120 E: [email protected] R: (408) 268-6739, : (408) 821-5146, : (408) 323-1205
**LIONS MEDICALERT™ CHILDREN’S PROGRAM MedicAlert Foundation 2323 Colorado Avenue, Turlock, CA 95382 B: (888) 253-7835, ax: (209) 669-2495 E: [email protected], www.medicalert.org MD-4 Terry Anderson, Chairman 80 P.O. Box 536, Turlock, CA 95381 E: [email protected], : (209) 634-0203, : (209) 202-1398
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CHILDREN’S SERVICES (continued)
**LIONS WILDERNESS CAMP FOR DEAF CHILDREN, INC.Camp: P.O. Box 195, Knightsen, CA 4548 Web site: www.lionswildcamp.org, : [email protected], www.facebookcom/lionswildcamp Lion Seanne Carrigan, President E: [email protected], R: (925) 487-1534Gold Country Lions Camp - Ross Relles (530) 470-0413PDG Nick Nichol, Site Director Website: www.camprossrelles.com, : (916) 965-3898
EDUCATION SERVICES
**FOLSOM PROJECT FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (916) 351-3032 P.O. Box 6422, Folsom, CA 5763-6422 Don Ring PDG, Program Supervisor
**LEARNING ALLY™, FORMERLY RECORDING FOR THE BLIND & DYSLEXIC©
Santa Barbara Studio, 805) 681-0531 5638 Hollister Avenue, Suite 210, Santa Barbara, CA 3117
**WESTERN LIONS EAR FOUNDATIONP.O. Box 191, Carpinteria, CA 3014 Toby Scott, President, B: (805)-289-3960 Ronald Hurd, PDG, Secretary/Treasurer (805) 684-5838 or (805) 448-4195Board Members - Lion Bryon Wilson, PDG Chuck Cassy, Lion Sandy Greenberg
**WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND (800) 248-0734 The mission of World Services for the Blind (WSB) is to empower blind or visually impaired adults in the United States and around the world to achieve sustainable independence. E: [email protected] PDG Ken Reed R: (951) 925-2989 C: (951) 306-9650E: [email protected]
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MEDICAL SERVICES
**CITY OF HOPE (626) 256-4673 (HOPE) x 86560 Philanthropy - Auxiliaries, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010 Lions City of Hope Contact: Michelle Rey, Assistant Director/Philanthropy/Auxiliaries City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010 (626) 218-6560 [email protected]/Lioness Jeanne Vaughan, City of Hope District 4-L5 Chair/Lion/Lioness Family Center Contact 1451 Paradise Island Lane, Banning, CA 2220 R: (951) 797-0214 E: [email protected]
**DIABETES AWARENESSPat Sabol, Director 5300 East 6th Street, Long Beach, CA 0814-1856 R/F: (562) 597-8229, : [email protected] Federal CLIA #05D0933194
LIONS EYE FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA/NEVADA, INC.P.O. Box 7999, San Francisco, CA 4120-7999 John Schroeder, Executive Director B: (415) 600-3950, F: (415) 600-3949 E: [email protected] W: www.lionseyeca-nv.org
**LIONS SIGHT & HEARING FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CA (800) 647-6638 5150 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste 605, Long Beach CA 90804 E: [email protected], W:: www.lshfsc.org, Fax: (888) 958-7554 Randy M. Stein, CEO C: (310) 702-8655, E: [email protected]
SIGHT & HEARING SERVICES
**CALIFORNIA LIONS FRIENDS IN SIGHT Phone/Fax: (951) 845-4559 President: Dr. Brian Van Dusen Vice President: Irasema Guzman Secretary: PDG Dottie Allen Treasurer: Don Ranney Screenings on our website: www californialionsfriendsinsight.org This project is a 501(c)3. Donations of all denomination are always welcome, please mail to: P O Box 7 Beaumont CA 92223Lab & recycling location: 349 E. 4th Street, Beaumont, CA (No mail at this location)
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**EAR OF THE LION HEARING FOUNDATIONTerry Brooks, Director of Membership and Development Toll Free (800) 327-8077 850 San Jose Avenue, Suite 115, Clovis, CA 93612 B: (559) 322-5466 E: [email protected] F: (559) 322-5468Services: A hearing foundation offering to the needy hearing-impaired hearing aids and the collection of used hearing aids.
**LIONS IN SIGHT OF CALIFORNIA & NEVADAPDG Walter Griffin, President E: [email protected], C: (510) 507-0058PDG W. J. “Willie” Fields, First Vice President E: [email protected], R: (702) 458-7829, B: (702) 644-3872, F: (702) 644-3562Lion Corina Van De Pol, Second Vice President, E: [email protected], C: (949) 241-3939PDG Linda P. Griffin, Secretary E: [email protected], R: (510) 507-1080Lion Lee Gile, Treasurer E: [email protected], R: (707) 864-1937PID Dr. Bill Iannaccone, Coordinator Chief Operations Officer E: [email protected], C: (925) 708-4833Eyeglass Collection Warehouse (707) 645-2306 Ship glasses to: 1404 Lemon Street, Vallejo, CA 4590
**LIONS LOW VISION SERVICES PROGRAM, “L.O.V.E.” (818) 366-5275 Dominador “Dom” Sello - President 4903 Minturn Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712 C: (562) 760-5631, E: [email protected] “Dandi” Chomi Jr. - Secretary P.O. Box 4800, Panorama City, CA 91412 -4800 B: (818) 830-4700, C: (818) 201-6429, : (818) 830-8191, E: [email protected]
SEE INTERNATIONAL (SURGICAL EYE EXPEDITIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
Randall E. Avolio, President PDG Howard Hudson, Treasurer 6950 Hollister Avenue, Suite 250, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (B) 805-963-3303 (F) 805-965-3564 (E) [email protected] www.seeintl.org
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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
**THE U.S. ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ATHLETES NATIONAL BLIND RUNNERS CHAMPIONSHIPPCC Derek Ledda 5544 Dalhart Way, Sacramento CA 95835 (916) 205-4185, E: [email protected] Alternate Contact Person: DG Larry Markum
**LIONS FLOAT, INC. www.lionsrosefloat.com LFI is a non-profit corporation formed to provide organization, support, and fund-raising for the annual Lions Clubs International float entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA. The float is a Marketing Communications icon that informs the parade audience and international television viewers about its community and humanitarian service world-wide.
**LIONS EYES ACROSS CALIFORNIA“Lion Eyes Project” is an umbrella concept under which specific projects can be implemented for a Lions day of action and awareness in California. Each Year’s Event will be determined by the sitting Council. http://lionseyes.org, [email protected]
**LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (LCIF)300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 (B) 630-568-6901 (F)630-571-5735 (E) [email protected] Website: www.lcif.org
**STUDENT SPEAKERS FOUNDATIONPDG Chris Ohrmund, President 331 Spur Trail Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789 (H) 909-598-0554 (E)[email protected] Website: www.md4lions.orgTrustee: PCC William Dunlevy (H) 805-647-2067 (B)805-383-6200 (E)[email protected] Send donation checks to PDG Chris Ohrmund
**WHITE CANE DAY, INC.White Cane Days PO Box 135 Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 670-1802 E: [email protected] Marcia Miller, Secretary
Note: **MD4 Endorsed Charity
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Arroyo Grande Art Mesquit 1995
+John McInerney 2003 George Stewart 2003 Vernon Frederick 2005 Terry Orton 2005 Thomas E. Bonds 2006 Jack Gatz 2006 Joseph Bradbury 2007 Clement Lambert 2007 Kenneth Levine 2007 Charles Cabassi 2008 Les Dorman 2008 Matthew Barcellos 2009 Daniel Walker 2009 Bob Payne 2010
+John McInerney 2011 Stan Sharpe 2011 Bob Carr 2012 Bill Cockshott 2012 Frank Freitas 2013 William Pierson 2014 Leonard F. Mansell 2015 Ben Naemi 2016
Atascadero Gordon V. Glaser 2003
Bay Osos (Atascadero) Norman Skoog 1994 Harold Barga 1996
Camarillo Amber’s Light Kim Dallape 2013 Mary-Catherine Henggeler 2016
Camarillo Pride +Pauline Spencer 1989 +Luke Spencer 1990Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley+Robert Banner 1987
Bill Doctorman 1988 +Chet Price 1990
Rod Franz 1992 Scott Dwire 1993 Bob Hernandez 1993 Stephen Parker 1993 (Ventura Beach) Marvin Aeder 1994
+Robert Banner 1994 Lloyd Christie 1994 Jerry Crain 1994 Jonathan Fulkerson Jr 1994 Bob Gilbert 1994
MELVIN JONES FELLOWS + = Progressive Fellowships
Ray Lilinthall 1994 Richard Nicholl 1994 Robert Pena 1994 Neil Underwood 1994 Ray Widman 1994 Ralph Alamillo 1995 Ken Anderson 1995 Bill Brotherton 1995 Robert Gloeckler 1995 Neale McNutt 1995 David Sobotka 1995 James Chedester 1998 PDG Pete Dellera 1998 Richard E. Baker 1999 Sam Mooney 1999 Gerrry Clark 2000 Mike Hall 2000 Martin Garcia 2001 Phil Villa 2001 Joseph C. Hall 2002 Mark Laufbaum 2002 Jack N. Eberts 2004 Rick Hellstrom 2004 Jerry Ahara 2005 Peter Amass 2005 Paul Hawblitzel 2005 Alfred A. Nunes 2005 Mike Nunez 2005 Frank Taylor 2006 Wim Zwinkels 2006 Mike Brown 2007 John Fortner 2007 Umberto Herrera 2008 Collins Nickelberry 2008 Irwin W. Popp 2008 William H. Sachau 2008 Lewis Borghi 2008 William Burgos 2008 Tom Blattel 2009 Alan Feder 2009
+George Graham 2009 Chuck Heinrich 2009 William Schulze 2009 Russell White 2009 Bill Woolley 2009 James R. Anderson 2010 Willem Apon 2010 Harold E. Atwater 2010 Richard Cervantes 2010 Jim Compton 2010 William Hindman 2010 John R. Knittle 2010 Hillary Ling 2010 George E. Nuckols 2010
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Roger T. Rains 2010 Gerald K. Smith 2010 Joseph Wawrach 2010 Gino Dellanina 2011 John Hicks 2011 John Seidler 2011 Robert Moore 2011 George Compton 2012
+George Graham 2012 Jim Merchant 2012
+Chet Price 2012 Robert Taylor 2012 Joseph Hohenwarter 2013 Daniel True 2013 Greg Steinmetz 2015 Robert Bourdeau 2016Arthur Mansfield 2016
Cambria +Richard Jorgensen 1987
Eugene Lacombe 1991 Milton Sanden 1991 Byron Boisen 1992 Edward Shaug 1992
+Richard Jorgensen 1994 Norman Palmer 1995 John Tays 1996 Cecil Hawthorne 1997
+James Greathouse 1998 Edward Wadsley 1998 Donald Brauer 1999 Myron “Bud” Goff 2000 Charles Williams 2001 Wayne Smith 2002 Eliot Kontoff 2003 Bernie Grossman 2004 Douglas B. Spelts 2004 Robert B. Lowrey 2005 James Wilson 2006
+James Greathouse 2007 E. James Bevan 2008 Jim Bahringer 2009 Glen E. Baker 2010 Clark Doyle 2011 Nathaniel Fearonce 2013 Marshall Gilston 2013 Robert Edward Lane 2014 Gregory D Bates 2015 David Evans 2015 Andrew L. Zinn 2015
Carpinteria +Thomas Vestal 1988
(Pleasant Valley) Geoffrey Banks 1991
+Glen Hickey 1993 Ray Sizemore 1993
+Glen Hickey 1994 Michael Hickey 1994 David Lange 1994
+Ruben Gonzalez 1998 Douglas Treloar 2000 Ron Hurd 2001 Deborah Gonzalez 2003 Robert Gonzalez Jr. 2003 Anthony Gonzalez 2003 George R Bliss Jr. 2004 Walter Barrows 2005 Don Enderby 2005 Thomas J Smith 2006
+Ruben Gonzales (7) 2007 Tyson Wilson 2007
+Ruben Gonzalez (7th MJF) 2007 Walter Johnson 2007 Fred Lemere 2007 James H Bashore 2008 Jack Herold 2008 Joe Wullbrandt 2008 Julian Jordan 2009 +James Pattillo 2009 James Ballard 2009 Randy Graham 2009 Walter Hurd 2009 Curtis Lee Lopez 2009 Frederick J. McCoy 2009 Vince Choate 2010 David Seehof 2011 Richard Abney 2012 Joe McDonald 2012 Henry Medel 2012 James Lash 2012 +James Patillo 2012 Timothy Buffalo 2014 Bruce Evans 2014 Jon Rasmussen 2014 Art A.Overgaag 2015 Alan K. Florence 2015Ronald W. Hurd 2016
+Barbara C. Hurd 2016
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Cayucos Jim Campbell, PDG 1990
+Dave Hubbard 1990Virgil Ambrosia 1991 Herbert Hubbard 1994 Dario Minetti 1997 Arley R. Robinson 2000 Ben Carrillo, Sr. 2002 Dick Moon 2004 Armond Rambaud, Jr. 2005 J Philip Gould 2006 R.V. Pollock 2006 William F. Radke 2008 Jerry May 2011 Ken N. Kaberline 2012 Scott McManuel 2013 David Sequeira 2014 Jim E. Watts 2016
El Rio Richard Flowers 1994 Ralph Flores 2002 Louie Santiesteban 2008
Fillmore Charles Duncan 1988 Clark Young 1990 Paul Morris 1992 Joe Galvan 1994 Ira McLain 1994 George Merriken 1994 Paul Haase 1995 Jim Austin 1996
+Don Snyder 1996 (Santa Paula)
+Hank Carrillo 1998 Ignacio Toledo 1999 Monte Carpenter 2000 Bill Rife 2001 Mary Tipps 2002 Frank Dunst 2003Dorsey B. Smith 2003 Al Huerta 2004 Gene Wren 2004 Jack Stethem 2005
+Hank Carrillo 2006 Bill Edmonds 2006 Herbert Baehr 2007 William Baumgartner 2007 Richard A. Diaz 2008 Scott Lee 2008 Ronald P. Smith 2009 William A. Dewey 2010 Brett Chandler 2011
Paul Schifanelli 2012 Walter Gonzales 2013 Gerald H. Fitzgerald 2015
+Dave Hubbard 2015 Ronald Boyte 2016 Susan E. Fitzgerald 2016
Goleta C.W. Bryant 1989 V. “Mac” McDougall 1 991 Robert Ammons 1994 John Rutten 1994 Eugene Sexton 1994 Jack Carlson 1996 Frank Heintz 1996 Vic Johnston 1996 Robert Mangus 1996 Frank Florez 1999 Russ Johnston 1999 William “Bill” Porter 2000 Tom Tucker 2000 Richard Tyler 2001 Jim Petrovich 2002 Al Parziale 2002 Robert Locke 2004 Jerry Newton 2007 C Edward Holdren 2008 Joseph Mueller 2009 Donn Zellet 2011 Chase Gregory 2012 John W. Fowler 2016
Lompoc Host Joe Martin 1991
+Francis McMullen 1991 John Tomas III 1993
+George Hadley 1995 +Francis McMullen 1996
Richard Moody 1997 +Arthur Vienola 2000
Johnny Johnson 2000 Laurence Cazenave 2001 Dean Thompson 2001 +George Hadley 2008 Frances Lehman 2008 +Arthurs Vienola 2008 Robert Lehman 2010 Oscar Werner 2010 Anita Friedman 2015
Los Alamos Charles Lynch 1994
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MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
Meiners Oaks Kenneth Johnson 1991 Larry Prince 1998
Morro Bay Albert Jorge 1994 Charles Murdy 1994 Patria Skoog 1994 Edgar Smith 1995 James Westfall 2004 Ed Riley 2008 Rollin Bigbee 2009 Wilbur Sowell 2009 Gary Christensen 2011 Dick Kane 2011 Evelyn Kane (El Rio Educators) 2012
+Elston Kidwell 2012 Harvey Sanders 2013 Ray R. McKelvey 2013
+Elston Kidwell 2014 Walter Sandt 2015 William Todd 2016
Nipomo Wally Crookes 2011 Mark Westfall 2013 William “Bill” Morrow 2013 Bob McGill 2013 Gerald Brine 2014 C Lynn McGill 2015 James D. Wiggins 2015 Richard M. Davis 2016 Denise Farmer 2016
OjaiLuther Roland 1989 Lynn Rains 1990
Ojai Valley Aaron Fabbian 2009 David Hunt 2010 Douglas Winbury 2011 Vickie Hunt 2013 Danielle Franklin 2016
Orcutt John Putney 1990 Lee Causey 1991 Hoyte Handlin 1994 Vincent Thomas 1997 William F. Kennedy 2008 Marjorie Lehman 2012 Sheri Hughes 2012
Oxnard Chan. Island Stanley Braff 1994 (Oxnard) Paul Beardshear 1991 H. Wayne Rowe 1993 Patrick Newell 1994 Jim Guzik 1995 Bill Arnold 1997 Helmut Brinkmann 2000 Scott Feland 2003 Kevin Macey 2004 Steve Langsford 2007 Lillian Lopez 2010
Oxnard Noontimers Hugh Crawford 1987
+Rich Watts, PDG 1987 +Rich Watts, PDG 1990 +David Caufield 1991 +Richard Mowles 1992
Donald Graf 1993 +David Caufield 1993
John Holste 1993 Edward Paul 1993 Stanley D. Braff 1994 Karl Dame 1994 Loyal Frazier 1994 Barry Braff 1995
+Richard Mowles 1996 David Tapie 1997 Raymond Lopez DC 1998 Todd Rehanek 1999 Rick Smith 2000 Willard D. Berg 2005 Dennis Amick 2006 Richard J. Maggio 2007 Ross R. Olney 2007 Toby Scott 2008
Paso Robles Clifford Tucker 1993 Karen Lamas 1994 Paul Lamas 2006 Howard Wood 2006 Wallace V. Ohles 2007 John Boes 2008 Larry Eastwood 2008 Ole Viborg 2008 Thomas H. Moore 2016Nicholas S. Sherwin 2016
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MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
Pismo Beach John Hanner 1989
+Joel Keyte 1990 (SM. Noontimers) Shelby Ford 1991 Jack Erlewine 1992 David Zardeneta 1999
+Joel Keyte 2008 San Luis Obispo
H. B. Burch Page 1992 Louis Perozzi 1992 Emmett Bloom 1993 Donald Coats 1993
+Philip Gray 1993 Carolyn Gray 1993 Walter Fell 1994 Diane Maiorano 1994 William Ovesen 1995 Guy K Culbertson 1996 Kenneth Brooks 1997 Peter Andre 1998 Harry Henderson 1999 Dennis Wheeler 2000 Clarence Thoma 2001 Elizabeth Law 2002 Carolyn M. Gray 2003 Chuck Hammer 2003 Al Beggs 2004 Calvin Truesdale 2005 Thomas Friedman 2006 Burkeley Towle 2006 Virginia Youngman 2006 Del Dingus 2006 Dick Youngman 2007 Rolf Monteen 2008 Jon Steven Seitz 2009 Ed Page 2010 Janet Andrews 2011 Allen Garrison 2011 Dave Martindale 2012
+Phil Gray 2013 John Villa 2014 Sidney R Starky 2015
San Miguel Ken Fee 1988 Don Wolf 2005 John Craspay 2007 Gladys Craspay 2007
Santa Barbara Host +Roderic Jackson 1986 +George B Page 1986
Victoria E. Kearny 1986 Bill Hill 1987 Lynn W Hudson 1987 Karl Konzen 1988 Jerry Harwin 1989
+Robert Torgeson 1991 +Jay Pannell 1993
Danny Ramirez 1993 +Jim Stanley 1993
Harry Heron 1994 +George B Page 1994 +Jay Pannell 1994 +Jim Stanley 1994 +Robert Torgeson 1994
Caesar Uyesaka 1994 James Foxx 1995
+Jay Pannell 1995 Carolynn Gressman 1996 Tom Wear 1996
+Howard Hudson 1996 Dale Gressman 1997 George Rowley 1997 Alan Bullock 2002 Joe Woodruff 2004 Harry S. Brown 2007Lynn Hudson 2014
+George B. Page 2014+Howard Hudson 2015 +Victoria E. Kearny 2015 Santa Barbara Uptown
“Buzz” Shaw 1987 Clas Lensande 1991 Richard Hidalgo 1992 Frank McMurry 1992 Tom Kirsimagi 1993 Dick Olivas 1993 Pedro “Pete” Galvez 1995 Antonio Molina 1995 Earl Johnson 1996 George Treen 1996
Santa Margarita James Wolfe 1990 Harold Barga 1996 John Donati 2008
Santa Maria Host Ron Grover 1985 Larry Morris 1987 Dick Medley 2003
Santa Maria Noontimers +Ruth Lipscomb 1990 +Lou Benetti 1991
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MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
+James Hawkins 1993 +Roger Selken 1993
Peter Uyehara 1993 +Richard J. Hall 1994 +Carol Haynes 1994
Tom Potter 1994 Bill Wideman 1994
+Gil Vizcarra 1994 Roland Tesene 1994 Michael S. Hardy 1995 Bob Lowry 1996 Dee Winters 1996 Vincent Thomas 1997 Art Winters 1997 Rylee Vieno 1998
+James Livell 1999 Sarah Maddison 2000
+James Hawkins 2001 +Roger Selken 2001 +Jim Livell 2001 +Lou Benetti 2002 +Carol Haynes 2002 +Gil Vizcarra 2003
Robert Liyanage 2004 James F. Norrie 2004 Paul Goyette 2004
+Howard Shaw 2005 +Howard Shaw 2006
Dawn Redstone 2006 Brenda J. Thompson 2006 Leroy Thompson 2006
+Gloria Heide 2008 James C. Ward 2008 Mark Johansen 2009
+Ron Selken 2010 Jill J.M. Caldwell 2011 Laura Selken 2011 Paige M. Smith 2012
+Richard Hall 2013 Mitch Caldwell 2014
+Ronald Selken 2015 Santa Maria Sunrisers +Nate Lipscomb 1987 +Ruth Lipscomb 1990
Robert Bonner 1994 Leroy Sauer 1994 Bobby Doss 1998 Ronald Estabillo 2002
+Nate Lipscomb 2002 +Ruth Lipscomb 2002
José Nichols 2004 Victor Debayona 2007 Mike Miranda 2010
Juanita Nichols 2014 Donald J. Bock 2015
Santa Maria Valley +Nancy Keyte 1990 +Donna M. Manuel 1991 +Tony Manuel 1994
Sharon Allen 1995 Gisela Benetti 1996 Ron Hubble 1996 Toni Wilson 1996 Virginia Merrill 2000 Gail Hubble 2001 Carol Gates 2002 Joan Fletcher 2003 Ralph Packard 2006 Madeline McEwan 2007
+Nancy Keyte 2008 Ruth Christen 2008
+Donna M. Manuel 2010 +Tony Manuel 2011
Sarah Cheever 2012 Ellen Bavaro 2014 Kathryn L LaMere 2015
+Tony Manuel 2015Theresa Aston 2016
Santa Paula +Donald Snyder 1986 +Donald Snyder 1991
Ken Ary 2015Santa Ynez Valley
Helen Askier 1994 Edward Hoffman 1994 Kris Klibo 1994 Arnaldo Meisgeier 1994 Austin Pell 1994 Richard Shannon 1994
+Robert Stafford 1997 Arne Almcrantz 1999 Arne T. Hansen 2007
Saticoy Judy Core 1990 Leonard Ortiz 1994 Floyd Wilcox 1994 Larry Hollingsworth 1995 Lona Gilden 2001
+Margaret Dunlevy 2008+Margaret Dunlevy 2013 Shandon
James Grant 1997
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MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
Shandon Valley Leonard Wittstrom 2005 Gilbert Flores 2016
Simi Valley Lucy Ruiz 1992 Kenneth A. Morford 1993 Robert Ruiz 1995 Robert S. Ruiz 2001 Elvie Marfil 2001 Douglas Gibson 2007 Barbara Penney 2007 Merleen Smith 2009 Katherine C. Strange 2010 David Wheeler 2014
Summerland Montecito (Carpinteria) Fred Jones 1992
Templeton Cleborne Benge 1995 Al Braly 2008 Jerry Parrott 2008 Joe Watje 2008 James Peterson 2012 Annabelle Benge 2015
Thousand Oaks Ken Rowland 1996
Vandenberg Village +Bill Cady 1990 +Kathy Cady 1990
Bill Hollopeter 1992 Ernest Hutchison 1993
+Bill Cady 1993 +Kathy Cady 1994
Roger Martin 1994 Gary Stanley 1994 Neal Sobieszczyk 1996 Jack Hawkins 1996 Glenn Abrahamsen 1997 Janice Hawkins 2006 Art Hill 2009 Ann McCarty 2011 Robert Glasgow 2013
+Kathy Cady 2015 Gail E. Peterson-Latipow 2016
Ventura Avenue Ed Eckert 1988 Glen Kieborz 1990 Lois Kieborz 1991 Hector McEIroy 1991
Stanley Bryant 1993 Jeff F. Dowers 1993 Glenn Stallings 1993 Jim Stallings 1993 Bob Georgius 1993 Allen Erickson 1994 Charles Lynch 1994 Stuart Archibald 1995 Melody Archibald 1996 Paul Clementi 1996 Linda Laughlin 1997 Donna Laughlin 2000
Ventura Beach Gene Daffern 1994Anne O’Farrell 1994 James Friedman 1995 Sarah Miller 1996 Steven Snyder 1997 James Miller 1998
Ventura Breakfast +Capp Loughboro 1992
Ronald Magnusson 1992 George McNeely 1992 Darlene SheIton 1993 Clark Browning 1993 John SheIton 1993 Jack Smith 1993 Bill Austin 1994 Norris Jensen 1995 Loretta Tuttle 1996 David Reese, Sr. 1997
+Betty Harris 1998 Ted Whitacre 1999 Bill Hannah 2000 Ed Wamer 2001 Gordon Campbell 2002 Aldo A. Tonello 2003
+Capp Loughboro 2003 Bob Carr 2004 Sheri Clarke 2005 Robert Boyer 2006 Bryon Wilson 2010
+Betty Harris 2013 Ventura Downtown +Leonard Miskel 1988
Elmer Prosser 1990 Marion Walker 1990 Joe Hyde 1991 Gordon Lindsay 1991 Robert Wiker 1992 Glenn Gooss 1993 Dalton Munger 1993
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As of 05/31/16 there are a total of 638 Melvin Jones Fellows and 55 Progres sive MJF in District 4-A3
MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
Walter Rohwedder 1993 Henry Buckingham 1994 Leo Butts 1994 Irwin Hirschfield 1994 Ryan Van Trees 1994 Jack Burnham, MD 1995 Harry Maynard 1995 Bettie Burnham 1996 Billie Clower 1996
+Leonard Miskel 1998 George Hall, Jr 1998Dan Clower, O.D. 1999 Joe Fish 1999
+Jeff Roundy 1999 (Ventura Beach)
+Bill Dunlevy 2000 Howard Leach 2000 Diane Van Trees 2001 Mike Gilbert 2001 Stanley Yates 2001 AI Jannone 2002 Norman McDaniel 2002 Dan Lyon 2002 Mike Miskel 2002 Don Sinclair 2002
+Sandra Greenberg 2002 Harvey “Bing” Smith 2003 Brady Roark 2003
+Chuck Cassy 2004 +Jeff Roundy 2005
Steve Bowman 2006 John Rider 2006
+Chuck Cassy 2006 Charles Carroll 2007 Richard Davis 2007 Tom Flannigan 2007
+Sandra Greenberg 2007 +Charlie Burnham 2008
Joel G. Crawley 2008 +William Dunlevy 2008 +Margaret Dunlevy 2008
Joellen Flannigan 2008 James McGinley 2008 Terry McGuire 2008 Joseph Moore 2008 Harold Wasserman 2008
+William Dunlevy 2009 Howard Evans 2009 Theresa T.Gonzalez 2009
+Donald Greenberg 2009 Thomas E. Olson 2009 Austin Coe 2010 Juergen Ohrt 2010 Roger Plum 2010
Kevin Seelos 2010 Thomas Spears 2010Sunshine Cheek 2011Steven Snyder 2011
+Don Greenberg 2011 Terry Barber 2011 Mario Robinson 2011 Marlene Nord 2011 Ilona Scott 2011 Joe Siddens 2012 Brian Scoffield 2012
+Charlie Burnham 2014 Kenneth Cozzens 2015 Kat Bowman 2016Tim Brown 2016Michael Regan 2016Michael Veseth 2016
Ventura East Alfred Berch 1988
+Richard Bryant 1990 +Richard Core 1990
Gwendolyn Meadows 1990 +Richard Core 1992
Oliver Sorem 1992 AIbert Curtis 1993 Robert H. Georgius 1993 Paul Gilden 1993 Orley Casella 1995 Gall McDonald 1996 Betty Bow Winters 1998 Bill McDonald 1999
MD-4 Secretary Sharon Mohr 1994
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The following is the official protocol policy of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Only the principal speaker is required to acknowledge all dignitaries present. Order of Precedence: Lions shall be recognized in the following order:
1. International President 2. Immediate Past International President 3. International Vice President (By rank) 4. Past International President (b) 5. International Directors (a) 6. Past International Director (c) 7. Regional LCIF, Area GMT/GLT Leaders 8. Chairperson, Council of Governors (a) 9. District Governors (a) 10. Associate Senior Executive Administrator 11. Associate Executive Administrator 12. Associate Secretary 13. Associate Treasurer 14. Past Council Chairperson 15. Immediate Past District Governor (a) 16. Multiple District Chairs & Coordinators (LCIF, GMT,GLT) 17. First Vice District Governor 18. Second Vice District Governor 19. Past District Governor (c) 20. Multiple District Secretaries (volunteer) (a) 21. Multiple District Treasurers (volunteer) (a) 22. District Secretaries (a) 23. District Treasurers (a) 24. Region Chairs (a) 25. Zone Chairs (a) 26. District Chairs & Coordinators (LCIF,GMT,GLT 27. Club Presidents (a) 28. Immediate Past Club Presidents (a) 29. Club Secretaries (a) 30. Club Treasurers (a) 31. Past Club President (c) 32. Multiple District Secretary (staff) (a) 33. Multiple District Treasurer (staff) (a)
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Explanation of notes used on previous page: (a) When more than one is present, they shall be
recognized according to the Roman alphabetic order of the first letter of their fully used family name. If the first letter is the same, go to the second letter, and so on. If the last names are identical, the same process should be followed with the first given name; if these are the same, then the middle name. In the unlikely event that the two names are identical, the one with the longest association membership shall be given precedence.
(b) When more than one is present, the one who served most recently is given precedence, and so on.
(c) When more than one is present, precedence should be made the same as for Past International Presidents
(see (b) above). In the event more than one Past International Director who served during the same term is present, then the criteria specified for (a) should be used.
General Comments - When a Lion holds more than one
title, he or she shall be recognized for the highest one. In areas that have positions in addition to those listed above, they should be recognized in accordance with local customs, provided that elective officers always have precedence over appointive ones. It is recommended that Melvin Jones Fellows be recognized as a group. In introducing speakers, their status as Mel vin Jones Fellows should be mentioned.
ZONE AND DISTRICT MEETINGS
ZONE MEETINGS Presiding: Zone Chairperson
Required Attendees: Club Presidents, Secretaries, and Membership Chairs of the zone. All other club members are invited.
Purpose: The Zone Chairs, as members of the District GMT, will work with each club on membership retention and recruitment, communicate to the clubs information, instructions, and suggestions from Lions International and the District Governor and to obtain feedback and a membership report from each Club.
When: The three Zone Meetings follow within two weeks of each of the Cabinet Meetings.
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REGION MEETINGS Presiding: Region Chairperson Required Attendees: Club Presidents, Secretaries and
Membership Chairs are invited to attend, as are other club members of the Region.
Purpose: Leadership Training and disseminate infor mation regarding Lions International. Regional meet ings are optional with the exception of the Region Stu dent Speakers Contest.
DISTRICT MEETINGS Presiding: The District Governor
Required Attendees: All Cabinet members, Governor’s staff, selected Committee Chairs, Club Presidents, Sec-retaries and Membership Chairs. All other club members are invited.
Purpose: To inform the Governor and his Cabinet of Lions operations within the District with Club reports from Region or Zone Chairs and selected Committee Chairs. The Cabinet shall also advise the Governor on matters of policy and assist him in the decision making process. The Governor shall inform the Cabinet of his and Lions International matters to be relayed to the Clubs.
MEETING GUIDELINESThe Governor’s Advisory Council consists of all Past
District Governors residing in the District, all Club Presi-dents, Secretaries and Membership Chairs, and all Dis trict Committee Chairs. Each is urged to attend and participate in Zone, Region and District meetings. All other Lions are encouraged to attend Zone, Region and District meetings, but for the sake of meeting control, are asked to let Cabinet or Council members speak for them.
The Presiding Officer may hold an “Executive Ses sion” during a part of his/her meeting (consisting of re quired attendees only) in order to expedite the conduct of business. The minutes and other records of all meet-ings will be open to any Lion’s inspection.
Proposed motions for Cabinet approval will be provid ed to all Cabinet members and the Constitution and Bylaws Chairman at least 7 days before the meeting. Reports to be made at District Meetings should be print ed or typed in advance and a copy of such report sub mitted to the District Secretary at the District Meeting. It is suggested that Club reports at Zone Meetings also be printed or typed in advance with a copy for the Zone Chair.
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OUR SPONSORS
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CONTEST RESULTS 2015-2016
Bulletin Small Club Santa Maria Noontimers Medium Club Camarillo Amber’s Light Large Club Ventura Downtown Sweepstakes Santa Maria Noontimers
Yearbook Small Club N/A Medium Club Camarillo Amber’s Light Large Club Carpinteria Sweepstakes Carpinteria
Roving Lions Sweepstakes Camarillo Amber’s Light
Governor’s Special Contest Small Club Santa Maria Valley Lions Medium Club Camarillo Amber’s Light Large Club Carpinteria Sweepstakes Camarillo Amber’s Light
District Activities Contest Small Club Santa Maria Noontimers Medium Club Amber’s Light Large Club Ventura Downtown Sweepstakes Ventura Downtown
Club Short Tails Camarillo Amber’s Light Club Short Tail Carpinteria Short Tail Ventura Downtown Short Tail Nipomo Short Tail
Individual Short Tails Regions Mary-Catherine Henggler N Ellen Jochums N Kim Dallape N Heather Olsen N David Treen L Bill Criss L Dave Hubbard L Gail Hubbard L Barbara Hurd O Michael Hickey O Martha Hickey O Diane Ellis O
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Club Long Tail N/A
Individual Long Tail N/A
100% Secretary Santa Maria Noontimers Laura Selken Camarillo Amber’s Light Hosein Sarrafan Vandenberg Village Ann S. McCarty Carpinteria Ronald Hurd
100% Secretary with Excellence Santa Maria Valley Sarah Cheever
100 % President Santa Maria Valley Sharon Allen
100% President with Excellence Camarillo Amber’s Light Ellen Jochums Vandenberg Village Laura Luna Carpinteria Michael Hickey Ventura Downtown Diane Ellis
100% Membership Chair Vandenberg Village Bill Cady, PDG Carpinteria Harry Van Wingerden
100% Membership Chair with Excellence Camarillo Amber’s Light Mary Jo Cervantes
100% Club Santa Maria Valley Jim Livell Camarillo Amber’s Light Ellen Jochums Vandenberg Village Laura Luna Carpinteria Michael Hickey Ventura Downtown Diane Ellis
Food Faire Camarillo Amber’s Light
#1 Club by Size Small Club Santa Maria Valley Medium Club Camarillo Amber’s Light Large Club Carpinteria
#1 Club in District Camarillo Amber’s Light
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2015 Vandenberg Village 2014 Carpinteria 2013 Vandenberg Village 2012 Vandenberg Village 2011 Arroyo Grande 2010 Santa Maria Valley 2009 Santa Maria Valley 2008 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 2007 Ventura Downtown 2006 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 2005 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 2004 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 2003 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 2002 Carpinteria 2001 Santa Maria Valley 2000 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1999 Carpinteria 1998 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1997 Carpinteria 1996 Santa Maria Valley 1995 Ventura Downtown 1994 Santa Maria Noontimers 1993 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1992 East Ventura Lioness 1991 Santa Maria Valley 1990 Carpinteria 1989 ? 1988 Vandenberg Village 1987 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1986 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1985 Goleta 1984 Ventura Downtown 1983 Orcutt
DISTRICT NUMBER ONE CLUBS
2016 Camarillo Amber’s Light
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1 Oxnard Noontimers 2 Pleasant Valley 3 S.M. Noontimers 4 Pleasant Valley 5 Simi Valley 6 Ventura Downtown 7 Pleasant Valley 8 Pleasant Valley 9 Ventura Downtown
10 Orcutt 11 S.B. Uptown 12 Simi Valley 13 Pleasant Valley 14 S.M. Noontimers 15 San Luis Obispo 16 Pleasant Valley 17 Orcutt 18 Santa Maria Host 19 Oxnard Noon 20 Goleta 21 Pleasant Valley 22 Pleasant Valley 23 Morro Bay 24 Orcutt 25 Morro Bay 26 Orcutt 27 Morro Bay 28 Santa Maria Valley 29 Pleasant Valley 30 Carpinteria 31 Pismo Beach Cities
32 Oxnard Channel Island 33 Pleasant Valley 34 Vandenberg Village 35 Carpinteria 36 Pleasant Valley 37 Santa Maria Valley 38 Pleasant Valley 39 Pleasant Valley 40 Carpinteria 41 Pleasant Valley 42 Carpinteria 43 Pleasant Valley 44 Carpinteria 45 Pleasant Valley 46 Santa Maria Valley 47 Carpinteria 48 Pleasant Valley 49 Pleasant Valley 50 Arroyo Grande 51 Pleasant Valley 52 Pleasant Valley 53 Ventura Downtown 54 Pleasant Valley 55 Carpinteria 56 Arroyo Grande 57 Ventura Downtown 58 Santa Maria Valley 59 Pleasant Valley 60 Carpinteria
1982 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1981 ? 1980 None 1979 ? 1978 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1977 ? 1976 Santa Maria Noontimers 1975 Santa Maria Noontimers 1974 Santa Maria Noontimers 1973 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1972 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley 1971 Camarillo-Somis-Pleasant Valley
DISTRICT NUMBER ONE CLUBS
LONG TAIL AWARDS—CLUB
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1 Gale Preitauer 2 Ken Johnson 3 Lyle Crawford 4 Chas. Covarrubias 5 Hugh Crawford 6 Ken Chadwick 7 Bob Banner 8 Jack Moore 9 Ted Rynn 10 James Monday 11 Harry Lyon 12 Dick Johnson 13 Carl Decker 14 Lowell Smith 15 Henry Hancock, Sr. 16 Hector McElroy 17 Frank Florez 18 L.F. Denison 19 Don Wolf 20 Rod Franz 21 Rene Bott 22 Rod Franz 23 Pete Uyehara 24 Dr. C.W. Bryant 25 Orville Hernvall 26 Leo Pinard 27 Frank Heintz 28 Ralph Sutton 29 Ben Brown 30 Dr. C.W. Bryant 31 Ken Johnston 32 Scott Kennedy 33 Tim Miskel 34 Tom Caporael 35 Ray Widman 36 Ben Brown 37 Rod Franz 38 Ed Coyle 39 Robert Ruiz 40 Gene Chamberlin 41 Graham Hutchinson 42 John Schmid 43 Ken Johnston 44 Frank Heintz 45 Fred Snyder 46 Eldon Peterson 47 Henry Buckingham 48 Bob Gloeckler 49 Scott Dwire 50 Hank Burgeson 51 Rod Franz 52 John Schmid 53 Tom Caporael 54 Hoyt Handlin 55 John Putney
56 Frank Switzer 57 Pete Zuiderweg 58 Gale Preitauer 59 Morris Steinman 60 Gus Nunez 61 Robert Ruiz 62 Ray Nelson 63 Ed Page 64 AI Beggs 65 Pete Zuiderweg 66 Mike Black 67 Rod Franz 68 George Medken 69 Jack Fulkerson 70 Jim Ballard 71 Glen Hickey 72 Pete Zuiderweg 73 Scott Dwire 74 Hank Burgeson 75 Glen Hickey 76 Bob Libby 77 Glen Hickey 78 George Kresge 79 Jim Ballard 80 Ray Widman 81 Bill Hill 82 Ron Arthur 83 Fred McCoy, Sr. 84 Neil Underwood 85 Arnie Almcrantz 86 John Putney 87 Pete Zuiderweg 88 Ray Nelson 89 Tom Vestal 90 Hank Burgeson 91 Basil Gonzales 92 Larry Morris 93 Pete Zuiderweg 94 Morris Parks 95 Pete del Campo 96 Mat Pavin 97 Dave Gosnell 98 John Waters 99 Rich Watts 100 Ken Johnston 101 Mike Black 102 Bill Brotherton 103 Paul Norendale 104 Hank Burgeson 105 Norm Skoog 106 Ray Widman 107 Scott Dwire 108 Bob Lowry 109 John Putney 110 Hoyt Handlin
LONG TAIL AWARDS—INDIVIDUAL
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111 Alan Feder 112 Norm Skoog 113 Wayne Penticoff 114 Norm Skoog 115 Rick Trumbull 116 Mal Travares 117 Hoyt Handlin 118 John Putney 119 Hank Burgeson 120 Dick Youngman 121 Norm Skoog 122 Arnie Almcrantz 123 Bob Gemeinhardt 124 Jim Ballard 125 Bill Cady 126 Norm Skoog 127 Pat Skoog 128 Carol Haynes 129 Doris Davis 130 Bill Cady 131 Guy Steel 132 Ray Widman 133 Phil Villa 134 Morris Parks 135 Ron Arthur 136 Glen Hickey 137 George Hadley 138 Lee Causey 139 Pete Zuiderweg 140 Amie Almcrantz 141 Gloria Heide 142 Norm Skoog 143 Hector McElroy 144 Rod Franz 145 Hector McElmy 146 Frank Kinsella 147 Bill Kapp 148 Bill Jansen 149 Hank Burgeson 150 Bill Brotherton 151 Ray Widman 152 Moil Parks 153 Scott Dwire 154 Dick Youngman 155 Lyle Long 156 Harry Voakes 157 Norm Skoog 158 Nancy Keyte 159 Joel Keyte 160 Donna Manuel 161 Capp Loughboro 162 Wayne Penticoff 163 Tony Manuel 164 Norm Skoog 165 Norm Skoog
166 J. Burnham, MD 167 Ray Widman 168 Bill Cady 169 Kathy Cady 170 Glen Hickey 171 Glen Hickey 172 Robert Gemeinhardt 173 Rich Underwood 174 Pat Skoog 175 Ruben Gonzalez 176 Norm Skoog 177 Gloria Heide 178 Nita Payden 179 Ray Widman 180 Bob Banner 181 Norm Skoog 182 Norm Skoog 183 Jim Wolf 184 Frank McMullen 185 Ray Sizemore 186 Scott Dwire 187 Norm Skoog 188 Ruben Gonzalez 189 Glen Hickey 190 George Hadley 191 Norm Skoog 192 Bob Banner 193 Frank McMullen 194 Norm Skoog 195 Larry Prince 196 Gloria Heide 197 James Colson 198 Glen Hickey 199 Jim Ballard 200 Ruben Gonzalez 201 Jim Ballard 202 Walter Barrows 203 Nancy Keyte 204 John Putney 205 Arnie Almcrantz 206 Norm Skoog 207 Norm Skoog 208 Norm Skoog 209 Melody Archibald 210 Carol Gates 211 Ray Widman 212 Phil Villa 213 Lloyd Christie 214 Ruben Gonzalez 215 Howard Hudson 216 Joe Woodruff 217 Richard Baker 218 Bob Banner 219 Tom Blattel 220 Ruben Gonzalez
LONG TAIL AWARDS—INDIVIDUAL
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221 Norm Skoog 222 Norm Skoog 223 Ruben Gonzalez 224 Joe Woodruff 225 Bob Banner 226 Ruben Gonzalez 227 Nancy Keyte 228 Joe Woodruff 229 George Stewart 230 George Stewart 231 Ron Hurd 232 Leeann Johnson 233 Bruce Evans 234 Jim Austin 235 Mary Tipps 236 Joe Woodruff 237 Bruce Evans 238 Ruben Gonzalez 239 Phil Villa 240 Tom Blattel 241 Joe Woodruff 242 Ron Hurd 243 Ron Hurd 244 Frank Freitas 245 Bruce Evans 246 Ruben Gonzalez 247 Joe Woodruff 248 Tom Blattel 249 Wim Zwinkels 250 Jack N. Eberts 251 Jerry Ahara 252 Richard Davis 253 Michael McBain 254 Ruben Gonzalez 255 Jeff Roundy 256 Tom Blattel 257 William S. Dunlevy 258 Ruben Gonzalez 259 Joe Woodruff 260 Margaret Dunlevy 261 Joe Woodruff 262 Joe Woodruff
263 Ruben Gonzalez 264 Joe Woodruff 265 Phillip Barton-Grimley 266 Mike Brown 267 Vincent Choate 268 Bruce Evans 269 Ruben Gonzales 270 Joe Woodruff 271 Dick Kane 272 George Stewart 273 Stan Sharp 274 Terry Orton 275 Carol Gates 276 Dick Kane 277 Margaret Dunlevy 278 Tony Manuel 279 Tony Manuel 280 William S. Dunlevy 281 Richard Davis 282 Margaret Dunlevy 283 Ilona Scott 284 Jessica Scott 285 Joe Hohenwarter 286 ? 287 Gail Hubble 288 Joan Fletcher 289 Mike Brown 290 Chuck Cassy 291 Richard Davis 292 Bruce Evans 293 Ruben Gonzalez 294 Mary-Catherine Henggeler 295 Joe Hohenwarter 296 Fred Markley 297 Jeff Moorhouse 298 Joe Wetter 299 Richard Davis 300 Mary-Catherine Henggeler
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DISTRICT CONTEST RULES 2016-2017 Effective 07/01/2016
Section 1 - General InformationA) The District Governor encourages each club to appoint a
Contest Rules Chairperson.
B) All contests and awards will be under the jurisdiction of the District Governor and/or his/her designated committee. In the case of any discrepancies, the sitting Governor has the final decision.
C) All rules pertain to the current fiscal year and/or the Official Contest Period
D) Official Contest Period: July 1 to March 31, with the exception of the Roving Lions and visitations, which will be April 1 to March 31 and Newsletter/Bulletin contest July 1 to April 15th.
E) The Contest Categories:(1) Bulletin Contest: Print & Digital(2) President’s Yearbook Contest(3) Roving Lion Contest(4) District Governor’s Special Contest(5) District Activities Contest(6) Number One Club by Size(7) District Number One Club Contest
F) Recognition Awards:(1) Lions/Club Short Tail Award(s)(2) Lions/Club Long Tail Award(s)(3) 100% President’s Award(4) President’s Excellence Award(5) 100% Secretary’s Award(6) Secretary’s Excellence Award(7) 100% Membership Chair Award(8) Membership Chair Excellence Award(9) 100% Club Award by size(10) Lion of the Year
G) Judging: Bulletin judges and Yearbook judges may not judge their own
clubs’ submissions. The President’s Yearbook Chairperson, at his/her own discretion, may choose non-Lions to judge the books. Winners will be determined by ranking the average score, obtained by adding the score from each judge and dividing by the number of judges that evaluated the entry. All judges in both contests will use pre-printed scoring sheets showing the rules and point allocations. The Sweepstakes winner is the entry which received the most points overall.
H) Contest Awards: The District Contest Chairperson or his/her designated
Lion shall present First Place (Sweepstakes) awards to the Contest Category winners 1-7 and the Recognition Awards winners 1-7. The District Contest Chairperson or his/her designated Lion, shall present the sweepstakes award to the winner of the district president’s yearbook entry, which will be submitted to MD-4 for the MD-4 yearbook contest. Winners of all contests and awards will be announced at
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various sessions of the 4-A3 Convention, except Number One Club by Size and District Number One Club which will be announced on the last day of the convention.
I) Contest Rules Notification: It shall be the duty of the District Governor-Elect to see
that all Club Secretaries-Elect are notified by June 20th of the District Governor’s Contests Rules, the names and addresses of the chairperson to whom District Contests reporting forms are to be sent, of the Yearbook Judge Chairperson, and of all judges and other individuals to whom the bulletins are to be sent. The due dates for submitting report entries will be stated on the report form, except for bulletins where the dates are specified in the bulletin contest rules.
J) Club Size for reporting: The club size is determined at the beginning of the year,
July 1st of the year. If the club declines or increases in membership during the year, the number of members is and will remain as of July 1 for contests. When the New Year starts, the new membership count will be recognized at that time for the new membership size.1) Small: 24 or less2) Medium: 25 - 593) Large: 60 & above
Section 2 - Bulletin ContestA) Purpose: To promote timely and ongoing bulletin publishing
by all clubs and encourage informative and quality bulletins.
B) Rules:(1) Official Contest Period is July 1 to April 15th.(2) All clubs will submit only one bulletin (paper or e-mail)
per bi-monthly period (one every two months).(3) For paper submission, send by U.S. mail to each
Newsletter/bulletin judge as listed under Annual Committees District Contest – Newsletter.
(4) For E-mail submission email to [email protected]. Email bulletins may be submitted as PDF attachments or with a link in the body of the email that points to an online version of the bulletin. A maximum of 5 (five) bulletins during the contest period will be allowed. If more than one bulletin is published for the same bi-monthly period and sent to Web Master, only the first bulletin will be judged.
(5) A valid entry is defined as the submission of one bulletin per bi-monthly period (one every two months) in the contest period (maximum 5 bulletins). A club may submit less than the required number of bulletins. Bulletins must be received by end of every bi-monthly period.
(6) Postmark or e-mail date will validate the timeliness of the bulletins. E-mailed bulletins should contain these words in the subject line (to not be considered spam): Club name, bulletin (issue month).
(7) Batched bulletins will not be judged
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(8) The March-April bulletin must be received by April 15.(9) Each bulletin must have a masthead showing:
a) The club name, mailing address & emailing addressb) Name of current President and Secretaryc) Editor’s name, address, & phone numberd) Date of Publication
C) Scoring:(1) Neatness, overall quality, & interest: ......... Up to 30 pts(2) Club meetings (what happened at the meeting): With photo ................................................ Up to 40 pts Without photo ............................................. Up to 5 pts(3) Club activities, (what has or will happen, calendar of
events, projects): With photo ................................................ Up to 50 pts Without photo ............................................. Up to 5 pts
(4) District 4-A3 activities, (other clubs, zone, region district events): With photo ............................................... Up to 30 pts Without photo ............................................. Up to 5 pts
(5) MD-4 activities, (any MD4 meetings, events, news): With photo ............................................... Up to 25 pts Without photos .......................................... Up to 5 pts
(6) Lion information, (general Lionism info, LCI, Lion world events): ..................................................... Up to 15 pts
(7) Cartoons, humor and quizzes, (in good taste): Up to 5 pts(8) Editorials and/or letters to the editor, (i.e., club
President’s message): ................................. Up to 5 pts(9) Logos, artwork, drawings: ..............Bonus-Up to 10 pts(10) Timeliness of publication: ...........................Bonus-5 pts(11) Maximum points each issue ......................... 215 points
D) Judging: Each judge will accumulate the total score for each issue
on scoring sheets provided. At the end of the contest, each judge will total the scores of each entry, up to 5 entries and add them all together for a final score.
Section 3 - President’s YearbookA) Purpose: To prepare a book that is a year’s history of the
club. It should be done in such a manner as to be interesting, informative, and a book the President will be proud to receive as a tribute to his/her leadership.
B) Rules: There will be two categories of yearbook entries:
1) One will be an open category without specific requirements concerning size, contents, etc. All entries in the open category will receive 25-100 points toward the Number One Club by Size. Points achieved will be determined on a sliding scale by the District Governor and Yearbook Chairperson depending on effort not content. The yearbooks submitted in the open category will not be judged against each other.
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2) The second category will consist of a yearbook that is eligible for judging at District level and at the MD-4 level. All yearbooks qualifying at this level will receive 250 points to be judged against one another to proceed to next level. Yearbooks cannot be submitted into both categories.
Rules for yearbooks to be judged:(1) Maximum cover size is 19” X 25”(2) Once the yearbook is purchased, no commercial
resources, including professionals or Lions who are commercially involved in this kind of activity, shall be used in any part of the preparation of the yearbook. The yearbook must be prepared by club members and/or family members.
(3) The yearbook will be identified on the first page with the Club name, District, the names of the officers, directors, and the yearbook chairperson. This page should not be tabbed. A plain flysheet may precede the title page to protect it from abrasion if desired. A Table of Contents must follow the title page.
(4) The yearbook shall consist of a title page and eight (8) sections arranged in the sequence (see C)(2) Section Arrangement). Each section must be identified by a tabbed section divider.
(5) The book is to be received by the Yearbook Contest Chairperson at a date to be announced but no later than the Saturday two weeks prior to the District Convention, at a location to be announced. The Chairperson and his/her committee will conduct the judging in private; they will then secure the books until the opening of the District Convention where the books will be displayed. Clubs must reclaim their books at the time specified on the Convention Agenda.
C) Scoring - 250 points maximum:(1) General appearance and overall quality; Organization
and Table of Contents ....................................... 15 pts(2) Section Arrangement and suggested inclusions:
a) Officers & Board: Portrait, individual or group pictures ...................................................... 25 pts
b) Local Community Service: Projects such as enhancement of parks and playgrounds, clean-up and landscape projects, recycling/environment projects, blood banks, elderly or disabled assistance, food/clothing for the needy, fundraising events, support for others such as walkathons, etc. ......................................... 30 pts
c) District Activities: The District Convention, Governor’s official visitation, District, Zone and Region Meetings, District Training Sessions, Work at an Endorsed Charity, any activities designated as Special Contests by the District Governor, etc. ................................................................... 25 pts
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d) MD-4 Activities: MD-4 convention, committee service, Rose Parade Float project, Student Speakers, Flag Day, White Cane, Wilderness Camp, City of Hope, etc. ............................ 30 pts
e) International Activities: International Convention, Twinning, Sister City Program, Hearing Days, Melvin Jones Presentations, etc ................ 30 pts
f) Youth Activities: LEO Club projects, Youth Exchange, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, Drug Awareness, support of local schools/sports, etc .................................................. 35 pts
g) News Media Coverage: Clippings, flyers, brochures, club members in the news, radio/television affidavits, etc. ............................. 35 pts
h) Club Social Activities: Installation, meetings, socials, charter night events, award recognition, board meetings, New Member Inductions, Past Presidents’ Day, etc. .................................. 25 pts
Section 4 – Roving Lions Contest:A) Purpose: To promote the spirit of Lionism, fellowship,
and friendship (keeping and making new friends) while encouraging assistance to other clubs:
B) Rules:(1) Official Contest Period is April 1 to March 31.(2) A valid entry is 2 or more service/fundraising projects
completed by a club with a minimum of one club being assisted.
(3) Official projects can be completed at any Lions Club within District 4-A3 during the contest period. An official project is defined as any club service or fundraising project entered in the club activities section of the Lions Club International Website. Attendance at such projects will be credited after the completion of a “shift” at the event as determined by the project chair.
(4) Club size rules apply for the Roving Lions Contest.(5) Attendance will be recorded on the back of the District
Governor’s Visitation Card and signed by the project chair after the completion of the “shift”.
(6) The District Governor MAY NOT be counted as one of his/her club’s attendees at a service/fundraising project.
(7) A special “Roving Lion Award” will be presented to the club with the most projects completed during the contest period.
(8) The completed project card shall be turned into the Contest Chair after the official end of the contest by the date specified in the contest rules.
(9) All clubs completing a valid entry will be awarded 30 points in the Number One Club by Size Contest.
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C) Valid club “Roving Lions” requires a minimum membership attendance of: (1) Small club (24 or less)(2) Medium club (25 to 59)(3) Large club (60 or more)
D) The club size is determined at the beginning of the year, July 1st of the year. If the club declines or increases in membership during the year, the number of members is and will remain as of July 1 for this contest. When the new year starts, the new membership count will be recognized at that time for the new membership size.
E) Visitation Protocol:(1) Roving Lions shall give sufficient advance notice with
the hosting club project chair of their offer to participate in the host club project so that effective shift scheduling can be accomplished. All Lions are encouraged to share information about Lions projects around the district to provide Roving Lion opportunities.
(2) Borrowing of club property shall not occur during a club fundraiser or service project.
Section 5 - Short Tail AwardA) Objective: To visit all Lions Clubs in a District 4-A3 Region or
any 6 different clubs in District 4 A3.
B) Rules: The Award will be given in two categories:(1) Club award to each Lions Club completing official
visitations to all clubs in a District 4-A3 Region or number of clubs in their Region equal to or greater than a Region with the lowest number of clubs in 4A3. Club size rules apply.
(2) Individual Lion award to each Lion completing visitations to all clubs in a District 4-A3 Region or number of clubs equal to or greater than a Region with the lowest number of clubs in 4A3.
(3) A visitation is defined as attendance at any regular club meeting, club charter night, club officer installation, club student speaker contest, club holiday party, club service or fundraising project. (A club service/fundraising project is defined as any project entered into the club activities section of the Lions Club International Website). Attendance at club service/fundraising projects will be credited after the completion of a “shift” at the event as determined by the project chair. For all such attendance credit at another club’s service/fundraising project, the requirement for a flag salute to be performed at the “visitation” will be waived.)
C) The District Governor’s Official Visitation does not count towards a Short Tail Award for the District Governor.
D) Club visitations made to two or more clubs on the same day to clubs with overlapping meeting times will cause all such visitations to be void. An exclusion to this applies to club service/fundraising projects, as many will overlap during the year. In the event of this, clubs participating must have
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different groups of people working at the simultaneous events.
E) Two or more visitations made by an individual Lion on the same day to clubs with overlapping meeting times will cause all such visitations to be void
F) Visitations must be completed within the official contest period April 1 through March 31.
G) Each club or Lion will keep its/his/her own records. When visitations are completed, turn in the record to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the visitation contest reporting form.
Visiting Protocol (applicable for Short Tails and Long Tails)(1) Inform the Club Secretary or Club President to be
visited one week in advance so that adequate food preparation can be made and provide approximate number that will be visiting , date of visit and how many will be eating.
(2) The club bell, gavel, and banner are the only three items that are subject to ‘borrowing’ and then only between the opening and closing of the meeting and not during a program. Opening and closing are defined as the first and last bell of the meeting. At no time shall attempts to borrow property be disruptive or discourteous to the Presiding Officer. Good common sense must always prevail on both sides.
(3) Borrowing of club property shall not occur during any of the following: District Governor visitations, Charter or Installation functions, Holiday parties, Student Speaker meetings, Leo recognition meetings, Past President recognition meetings, club meetings with guest speakers, service or fundraising projects.
(4) All borrowed property shall be returned to the rightful club no later than the next District/Cabinet meeting. In the alternative, arrangements may be made with the District Secretary to return the borrowed property at the next District/Cabinet meeting with an appropriate ceremony approved by the District Secretary.
Section 6 - Long Tail AwardA) Objective: To visit all Lions Clubs in District 4-A3
B) Rules: The award will be given in two categories:
(1) Club award to each Lions Club completing official visitations to a regular, charter night, officer installation, club Student Speakers Contest, Holiday parties, club service or fundraising project of all clubs in District 4-A3. (A club service/fundraising project is defined as any project entered into the club activities section of the Lions Club International Website). For all such attendance credit at another club’s service/fundraising project, the requirement for a flag salute to be performed at the “visitation” will be waived.)
(2) Individual Lion award to each Lion completing visitations to a regular, charter night, officer installation,
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club Student Speakers Contest, Holiday parties, club service or fundraising project of all clubs in District 4-A3. (A club service/fundraising project is defined as any project entered into the club activities section of the Lions Club International Website). For all such attendance credit at another club’s service/fundraising project, the requirement for a flag salute to be performed at the “visitation” will be waived.)
C) Club visitations made to two or more clubs on the same day with overlapping meeting times will cause all such visitations to be void. An exclusion to this applies to club service/fundraising projects, as many will overlap during the year. In the event of this, clubs participating must have different groups of people working at the simultaneous events.
D) Two or more visitations made by an individual Lion on the same day to clubs with overlapping meeting times will cause all such visitations to be void.
E) The District Governor’s Official Visitations do not count towards a Long Tail Award for the District Governor.
F) There is no time limit to complete the visitations/projects (for clubs or individual Lions).
G) Each club or Lion will keep its/his/her own records using the District Governor Visitation Card. When visitations are completed, turn in the record to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the visitation contest reporting form.(1) Campus Club exemption. Due to closure of school
campuses during summer and the highly flexible meeting schedules of campus clubs, visitations to campus clubs are not required to complete a long tail.
(2) Campus Club excellence points. Any Clubs or individual visiting a campus club meeting will receive a onetime point bonus toward Number One Club by Size during contest period for that year....................300 pts
Section 7 - District Governor’s Special Contest:A) Purpose: To encourage Lions Clubs to expand their
membership, be active in their communities, and, be involved in District 4-A3 activities that promote friendship and companionship with other Lions within their club and the district.
B) Club Membership Growth by March 31, 2017: For each member increase who becomes a Proud Lion over
the Governors year: ..................................................100 pts
C) Points in this category are by club size for each Student Speaker award given out:
Small club – Aslan: ............. 200 pts up to 1000 pts Stanford: ................................. 250 pts Synder: .................................... 400 pts Smith: ..................................... 600 pts
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Medium size – Aslan: .......................................50 pts Stanford: .................................100 pts Synder: ....................................200 pts Smith: .....................................300 pts
Large size – Aslan: .......................................25 pts Stanford: ...................................50 pts Synder: ....................................100 pts Smith: .....................................200 pts
D) For each Melvin Jones Fellowship given out to past President: .................................................................100 pts
E) For each club that meet’s LCI’s Women’s Membership Initiative Program and brings in 10% or 5 new members. Cannot be combined with any other item ...............2000 pts
F) For each club that enacts the Family Membership Program and brings in 10% or 5 new members
Cannot be combined with any other item ...............2000 pts
G) Sponsor a Branch Club: .........................................1000 pts
H) Sponsor a LEOS Club: ...........................................1000 pts
I) Each article with photos submitted to local news media: .......................................................100 pts up to 1000 pts
J) Sponsor a full size club ..........................................2500 pts
Section 8 - District Activities ContestA) Purpose: To stimulate attendance at District Activities and
meetings in order to increase interest and participation.
B) Rules:(1) Club Size visitation rules apply to earn club attendance
points. (ref. Sect 1, J.)(2) A valid entry is the timely reporting of 7 or more District
Activities(3) Only the following District Activities will be scored points:
a) Club attendance at Zone meetings: ......................5 pts per Zone meeting up to 15 ptsb) Club attendance at Region meetings: ...................5 pts per Region meeting up to 15 ptsc) Club attendance at Zone Student Speakers
Contest:......................................................100 ptsd) Club attendance at Region Student Speakers
Contest.......................................................100 ptse) Club attendance at the first 3 District Cabinet
Meetings: ..............15 pts each – maximum 45 ptsf) Club attendance at the District Convention: ......100
pointsg) Club attendance at the MD-4 Convention: ...15 ptsh) Club attendance at the International Convention
for incoming Governor : ...............................15 ptsi) 1st VP attendance at USA/Canada Leadership
Forum: ........................................................100 pts
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j) Other VP attendance at US/Canada Leadership Forum: ....................................................... 100 pts
k) Each club member attending Leadership Institute: ........................................... 100 pts; up to 300 pts
(4) Attendance verification: Attendance at District Cabinet Meetings is subject to verification by the District Governor’s attendance records. Attendance at Zone and Region meetings (including Student Speakers Contests) are subject to verification by the Zone and Region Chairmen’s attendance records. Attendance at Conventions requires official registration at the convention(s).
(5) Reporting Form: The District Contest Chairperson will supply each Club Secretary-Elect with a “District Activities Reporting Form” prior to June 20. All District Activities must be recorded on this form then certified by the Club Secretary and submitted to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
Please note: The Contest Chairperson will accept forms which promise attendance at the District Convention. Verification of said attendance will be made prior to the contest awards being presented.
Section 9 - 100% President AwardA) Purpose: to encourage the president to demonstrate his/her
leadership abilities by promoting club participation, as well as his/her own, in District, Multiple District, and International Activities and strive for 100% Club.
B) The president must complete/comply with rules 1 through 7 plus 3 of rules 8 through 16 of categories below:(1) Have the recommendation of the majority of his/her
Board of Directors(2) Have a fundraiser with photos submitted to District
newsletter and/or local new media(3) Have a Community service project with photos
submitted to District newsletter and/or local news media.
(4) Personally visit another club with photos submitted to newsletter
(5) Personally attend Zone Student Speaker meeting with photos submitted to District newsletter and/or local news media
(6) Make certain that Semi-Annual Dues are paid by Treasurer as follows:a) Lions Club International Dues must be paid by
September 30 and March 31.
b) MD-4 and District Dues (included on same state-ment) are paid by September 30 and March 31.
c) Club does not owe any more than ‘current due’ on March 31 to Lions Clubs International
(7) Add either one new member under the Family Mem-
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bership Program or one new member under Women’s Membership Initiative Program to club.
(8) Personally or send a special delegate in their place to attend all Region and Zone meetings.
(9) Personally or send a special delegate in their place to attend the first 3 District meetings.
(10) Register and personally attend or send a special delegate(s) based on club size rules to the District Convention that is held during his/her term of office.
(11) Personally attend the president’s workshop/training session (either as 1st VP or president).
(12) Have perfect attendance at his/her own club during his/her term of office.
(13) His/her club must have a valid entry in at least three of the following categories:a) Bulletin contestb) Yearbook contestc) Visitation contest/Roving Lion Contestd) District activities conteste) District governor’s special contest
(14) His/her club must participate in at least three of the following categories:a) Club Student Speaker’s contestb) White Cane Dayc) City of Hope Lions Appreciation Dayd) Youth Exchange programe) Sponsor a Leo Clubf) Flag Dayg) Sponsor a Branch or Extension clubh) Sponsor a Lion clubi) Declare your existing and/or create and implement
your club signature project(15) His/her home club must have conducted at least one
major service project which involves at least 20% of the membership as determined by the July 1 Club MMR report.
(16) His/her home club must have conducted at least one major fund-raising project which involves at least 20% of the membership as determined by the July 1 Club MMR report.
Exception: the District Governor may waive an individual’s compliance in no more than two of the eight meetings as described in categories 2 through 5 for emergency or unusual circumstances upon written request and supporting documentation from the club secretary. If a waiver is granted, the District Governor will notify the Contest Chairperson and District Secretary in writing.
C) Certification Form: The Club Secretary will complete and sign the 100% Club
President Certification Form, attesting that the President has completed rules 1-6 plus 4 of rules 7-12 as outlined above, and submit this form to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
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Section 10 – President’s Excellence AwardA) Purpose: to encourage the president and the club to strive
for the District Number One Club title.
B) Rules: The President must complete/comply to first 11 rules as outlined under 100% President.
C) President must complete 2 more categories in 12 through 16, not already completed under 100% President.
D) Certification Form: The Club Secretary will complete and sign the 100% Club President Certification Form, attesting that the President has completed rules 1-12 as outlined above, and submit this form to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
Section 11 - 100% Secretary AwardA) Purpose: To encourage the Secretary to strive to complete all
club duties in an exemplary manner and to attend activities at the Zone, Region, and District levels. Help the Club attain the Region Number One Club title.
B) Rules: The Secretary must complete/comply with rules 1-4 plus 3 of rules 5-10 below:
(1) Have the recommendation of his/her Board of Directors.(2) All WMMR or written membership reports must be
postmarked no later than the 20th of each month or filed electronically no later than the last day of that month.
(3) Personally attend the secretary’s workshop/training session (available at the district and region/zone levels).
(4) Complete the Annual Report (PU 101) for new officers and have postmarked no later than April 16 to Lions International, MD-4, and District 4-A3 Vice District Governor.
(5) Attend personally one Zone meeting.(6) Attend personally one Region meeting.(7) Attend personally the first 3 District meetings.(8) LCI Activity reports must be submitted quarterly, or by
fifteen days after the end of the quarter, except for the quarter ending in March, for which reports must be submitted by April 5th.
(9) Have perfect attendance at his/her own club meetings during the current fiscal year.
(10) Register for and attend personally the District Convention during his/her term in office.
Exception: the District Governor may waive an individual’s com-pliance in no more than two of the meetings as described in categories 5, 6, and 7, for emergency or unusual circumstanc-es upon written request and supporting documentation from the club secretary. If a waiver is granted, the district governor will notify the Contest Chair and district secretary in writing.
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C) Certification Form: The club President will complete and sign the 100%
Secretary Certification Form, attesting that the Secretary has completed/conformed to rules 1-4 plus 3 of rules 5-10 above, and submit this form to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
Section 12 - Secretary’s Excellence AwardA) Purpose: To encourage the Secretary to strive for excellence
within him/herself and help the Club be the best it can be.
B) Rules: The Secretary must complete/comply with all 10 rules as outlined under 100% Secretary.
C) Certification Form: The Club President will complete and sign the Club Secretary
Excellence Certification Form, attesting that the Secretary has completed/complied with 10 of the 10 rules above, and submit this form to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
Section 13 – 100% Membership Chair AwardA) Purpose: To encourage the Membership Chair to develop
his/her leadership abilities by promoting the LIONS message and vision in the community, in his/her own club and throughout the district.
B) Rules: The Membership Chair is required to complete 1-5 below and 3 of 6-9(1) Have the recommendation of the majority of his/her
Board of Directors.(2) Provide new member orientation to new Lions within
two months of the date the new member joins the club; the training materials should be obtained from the Lions Club International Website.
(3) Have a net increase in membership based on the club census as of July 1st.
(4) Attend membership training at the zone, region, district, multiple-district, or international level.
(5) Work to provide a mentor for each new Lion.(6) Personally attend one out of the first three district
meetings.(7) Sign-up for and attend the District Convention.(8) Check on the reason(s) members leave the club and
report this to the zone chair for your zone.(9) Communicate with zone chair and /or district global
membership team member in your area – can be by phone, e-mail, mail, or in person.
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Section 14 – Membership Chair’s Excellence Award (Award based on Club membership as of July 1 of the next
Lions year—presented at the District Installation for the following year)
A) Purpose: To encourage the Membership Chair to actively support his/her club in bringing in, supporting and keeping members.
B) Rules: The Membership Chair must complete/comply with all 9 rules as outlined in 100% Membership Chair.
C) Certification Form: The Club President will complete and sign the Club
Membership Chair Excellence Certification Form, attesting that the Membership Chair has completed/complied with 9 of the 9 rules above, and submit this form to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
Section 15 - 100% Club AwardA) Purpose: To create enthusiasm among club members and
encourage every club to form bonds with surrounding Lions Clubs of its Zone, Region, and District.
B) Rules:(1) Official Contest Period is July 1 to March 31.(2) Club must have a 100% President.(3) Club must complete 3 of the categories 4 through 10(4) Club must complete at least one ‘hands on’ project
during the year. ‘Hands-on’ project includes any activity with at least 10% of club members participating (measured by July 1 WMMR census) wherein the members form as an organized Lions Club group, visible in the community, at a scheduled event, donating time and labor to accomplish a tangible goal for the betterment of the community. ‘Hands-on’ specifically excludes fund-raising projects and community service projects which principally involve donations of money, food, goods, property. This requirement seeks to raise the visibility of the good works of the club in the community.
(5) Club must have submitted an article or photos with caption to news media of their Community service project.
(6) Club must have submitted an article or photos with caption to news media of their fundraiser project.
(7) Clubs must have held a Student speaker contest(8) Club must contribute to at least 3 Endorsed District
and/or Multiple District Charities as listed in the current District and Multiple District Directories.
(9) The club must submit a delegate list and have at least 50% of the allowable delegates certified at the MD-4 Convention. For the purposes of this contest only, PDGs may be included as a member of the delegate list.
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(10) The club must submit a delegate list and have 100% of the allowable delegates certified at the District 4-A3 Convention. For the purposes of this contest only, PDGs may be included as a member of the delegate list.
(11) The club must complete either a valid bulletin contest entry or a valid yearbook entry – either in the open category or judged category.
C) Certification Form: The Club Secretary will complete and sign the 100% Club
Certification Form, attesting that the Club has completed/conformed to all 7 rules as listed above and submit the form to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
Section 16 - Number One Club by Size Contest A) Purpose: To encourage clubs of all sizes to participate in
Region and District Activities; to promote fellowship among all our Lions; to strengthen our clubs in District 4-A3. Three awards to be given by club size rules.
B) Rules:(1) Official Contest Period is July 1 to March 31.(2) A Club must be a 100% Club.(3) A Club must have a 100% Secretary(4) A club must not have dropped more than 10%
membership in months of July and August. Governors exemption can apply due to untimely events
(5) Bonus Points:a) For 10% net growth of membership: .........500 ptsb) For each club Short Tail Award: ..................10 ptsc) Sponsor a New Leo Club: .........................500 ptsd) Sponsor a New Lions Club: ....................1500 ptse) Sponsor a new Branch or Extension Club .... 1000
ptsf) For a valid bulletin contest entry: ................75 ptsg) For a valid open category yearbook entry: 25-100
ptsh) For a valid judged category yearbook entry: ... 100
ptsi) For a valid Roving Lions contest entry: .......75 ptsj) For each Club Long Tail: .............................10 ptsk) Club with 100% Membership Chair:..........100 ptsl) Club Membership Chair with Excellence, extra
points: .........................................................25 pts(6) The Club with the highest total of bonus points plus
fulfilled requirements number 1-4 of this contest will be declared the Region’s Number One Club.
C) Reporting Form: The District Contest Chairperson will supply each Club
Secretary Elect with the Region Number One Contest Form and the Bonus Point Reporting Form prior to June 20. All bonus points must be recorded and the contest form completed and signed by the Club Secretary, then submitted to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
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Section 17 - District Number One Club ContestA) Purpose: To encourage clubs of all sizes to participate in
District activities, which promote Lionism within each club, in our communities, and our world; to promote fellowship among all our Lions and to strengthen our clubs.
B) Rules:(1) Official Contest Period is July 1 to March 31.(2) A Club must qualify to be Number One Club by Size.(3) In addition to fulfilling all of the requirements for
100% president, the home club must increase NET membership by 20% or 13 members or have the highest percentage increase within club size category from July 1 to March 31 during the President’s term of office.
(4) Bonus Points: For involvement in community service activities: Club
census determined by July 1 WMMRa) For each community service project with
participation of at least 20% of the membership: ..................................................................... 5 pts
b) For each project under (a) in which the Club 1st Vice President participates: ......................... 5 pts
Note: the 1st Vice President may be included in membership count for (a).
c) For each Proud Lion Award granted over the Governors year: ........................................... 5 pts
Each Community Service Project must be explained completely by the Club Secretary on the “Contest Reporting Form,” including the number of Lions who participated and the number of hours donated and entered onto the LCI Website as an activity report for the club
(5) The club with the highest total of bonus points plus fulfilled requirements numbers 1, 2, and 3 of this contest will be declared the District’s Number One Club.
C) Reporting Form: The District Contest Chairperson will supply each Club
Secretary-Elect with the District Number One Contest Form and the Bonus Point Reporting Form prior to June 20. All bonus points must be recorded and the Contest Form completed and signed by the Club Secretary, then submitted to the District Contest Chairperson after the end of the contest period by the date specified on the reporting form.
Section 18 – District Lion of the YearThe District Governor will select the Lion of the Year.
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ARTICLE I - NAME, SLOGAN AND MOTTO
Section 1 - The name of this organization shall be DIS TRICT 4-A3 of MULTIPLE DISTRICT FOUR, CALI FORNIA, LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL, hereafter referred to as District 4-A3.
Section 2 - Its slogan shall be: LIBERTY, INTELLIGENCE, OUR NATIONS’ SAFETY.
Section 3 - Its motto shall be: WE SERVE.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE AND OBJECTS
Section 1 - The purpose of District 4-A3 shall be: (a) To organize, charter, and supervise service clubs in
District 4-A3 to be known as LIONS CLUBS. (b) To coordinate the activities and standardize the ad-
ministration of LIONS CLUBS throughout District 4 A3.
Section 2 - The objects of this District 4-A3 shall be: (a) To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the
peoples of the world. (b) To promote the principles of good government and good
citizenship. (c) To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and
moral welfare of the community. (d) To unite the clubs in District 4-A3 in the bonds of
friendship, good fellowship, and mutual understand ing. (e) To provide a forum for the open discussion of all mat-
ters of public interest provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by Lions members.
(f) To encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward and to encourage efficiency and to promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public work and private endeavor.
(g) To bring greater strength to the Lions Clubs of District 4-A3 through a unity of effort, and to spread the princi-ples of Lionism throughout said District 4-A3.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 - The membership of this District 4-A3 shall con-sist of all Lions Clubs, in good standing, in said Dis trict, duly organized and chartered under the provi sions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Interna tional Association of Lions Clubs and subject to its Constitution and Bylaws and the Constitution and By Laws of Multiple District Four, California and District 4 A3. Wherever the male gender or pronoun presently appears in this Constitution or By-Laws, it shall be interpreted to mean both male and female persons.
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Section 2 - A chartered club in good standing is defined as a club which is current with the payment of its per capi ta tax to Lions International, Multiple District Four and District 4-A3.
Section 3 - A Lion member in good standing is defined as a Member who is current with the payment of their per capita tax and club dues, paid to their club.
Section 4 - Any subsequent reference in this Constitution and By-Laws which references member of the club, shall mean a Member or Club in good standing as defined.
Section 5 - Any District 4-A3 member of a Multiple District-4 committee recognized in Article IV of the By-Laws of Multiple District-4 shall automatically become a member of that same committee of District 4-A3.
ARTICLE IV - TERRITORY
Section 1 - The territory embraced by District 4-A3 shall be the Counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo in the State of California, or such other areas as approved and directed by the International Association of Lions Clubs.
ARTICLE V - REGIONS AND ZONES
Section 1 - District 4-A3 shall be divided into a number of alphabetically designated Regions, each known and referred to as District 4-A3, followed by a designated letter, e.g. District 4-A3-L.
Section 2 - The District 4-A3 Cabinet shall allot to each Region its own designating letter and in such AL LOTMENTS shall use the letter “L” in the Northern Region of District 4-A3; the letter “I” in the Central Region of District 4-A3; the letter “O” in the Northerly section of the Southern Region of District 4-A3; and the letter “N” in the Southerly section of the Southern Region of District 4-A3. The letter “S” shall be used to identify any additional Region which may be so designated by the District Governor and the Cabinet.
Section 3 - The District should be divided into Regions and Zones of between sixteen (16) to ten (10) Lions Clubs. Each Region should be divided into Zones of between eight (8) and four (4) Lions Clubs giving due regard to the geographical locations of the Clubs.
Section 4 - Each new club chartered in District 4-A3 shall be placed in such a Region and Zone as may be desig nated by the District Governor.
Section 5 - A club in District 4-A3 may change from one Region or Zone to another in the following manner:
(a) By a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Club and approved by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the
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membership of the Club. The resolution shall set forth the request to withdraw from one Region or Zone and to affiliate with another Region or Zone as the case may be.
(b) At least thirty (30) days prior to the next District Cabi-net meeting, said resolution shall be forwarded to the Cabinet Secretary who shall present the same to the District Cabinet at its next regular meeting.
(c) When said resolution shall have been approved by the District Cabinet, such Club shall immediately become a member of the Region or Zone requested.
(d) Notwithstanding the provision of Section (c) above, the District Cabinet may make such changes in Re gions or Zones as it deems necessary and in the best interest of the International Association of Lions Clubs and District 4-A3. Such changes shall be made by the District Cabinet at one of its regular meetings and upon thirty (30) days prior notice to the club or clubs affected thereby.
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
Section 1 - District 4-A3 shall be governed by a District Governor who shall be elected at the District 4-A3 Convention. He must be a member of a club in good standing in his District and shall qualify and serve in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution and By-laws of the International Association of Lions Clubs. He shall be elected by a secret written ballot at said District 4-A3 convention. After being duly elected, the District Governor-Elect shall have a District Cabinet organization that conforms with the officers and duties as prescribed by the International Association of Lions Club’s Constitution and By Laws.
Section 2 - The First Vice-District Governor and the Sec ond Vice-District Governor shall be elected at the District 4-A3 Convention in the same manner and under the same rules of order as those required for the office of District Governor in Section 1 of Article VI of the District Constitution. In the event of three (3) or more candidates, the election shall be by plu rality vote. In the event of a tie, the election shall continue by secret written ballot between those can didates receiving the greatest number of votes on the first ballot until one is elected by a majority of the vote. If such procedure fails to break the tie or pro duce a winner of said election, the District Governor as presiding officer shall call a halt to the balloting and the winner shall be selected pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the International Asso ciation of Lions Clubs as amended.
Section 3 - The District Governor’s Cabinet shall consist of the following Officers: the District Governor as chairman, the Vice District Governors , the District Global Membership Team (GMT) Coordinator, and the District Global Leadership Team
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(GLT) Coordinator, or other equivalent positions mandated by Lions Clubs International,, the Region Chairmen, the Zone Chairmen, the Cabinet Secretary, the Cabinet Treasurer and the Immediate Past District Governor. The voting privilege shall be extended to all Cabinet Officers.
Section 4 – The District Global Membership Team (GMT) Coordinator and the District Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator shall each be appointed to three (3) year terms by the District Governor in consultation with the District’s First and Second Vice District Gov ernors (the “District Governor’s Team”) and the Multi ple District Global Membership/ Leadership Team Coordinators. All members of the District Governor’s Team and the respective Multiple District Coordina tors must agree on the selection of the District GMT and GLT Coordinators. The performance of the Dis trict GMT and GLT Coordinators shall be reviewed annually in May or June by the District Governor’s Team and the respective Multiple District Global Membership/Leadership Team Coordinators. In the event of unsatisfactory performance of duties, the District GMT and/or GMT Coordinators may be re moved from office prior to the expiration of their terms of office, by the District Governor’s Team and the respective Multiple District Global Membership/ Leadership Team Coordinators. In the event of re moval, the replacement GMT/GLT Coordinators shall serve for the remaining unexpired term of the re placed GMT/GLT Coordinators. District GMT and GLT Coordinators may be reappointed for additional three year terms provided that performance meets expectations, and ability and commitment to fulfill positions requirements supports such action.
Section 5 - District Governor’s Team, District Global Membership Team (GMT), and District Global Lead ership Team (GLT).
(a) The District Governor’s Team shall consist of the District Governor, the First Vice District Governor, and the Second Vice District Governor.
(b) The District Global Membership Team shall consist of the District Governor, the District Global Member ship Team Coordinator, the First Vice District Gover nor, the Second Vice District Governor, and such other Lions as may be assigned by the District Gov ernor. The First Vice District Governor shall be the liaison between the District Governor’s Team and the District Global Membership Team.
(c) The District Global Leadership Team shall consist of the District Governor, the District Global Leadership Team Coordinator, the First Vice District Governor, the Second Vice District Governor, and such other Lions as may be assigned by the District Governor. The Second Vice District Governor shall be the liaison between the District Governor’s Team and the District Global Leadership Team.
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Section 6 - The Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Treasurer shall be appointed to their respective offices by the District Governor-Elect prior to said District Governor-Elect taking office.
Section 7 - Region and Zone Chairmen (a) There shall be a Region Chairman for each Re gion and
a Zone Chairman for each Zone who shall be appointed to their respective offices by the District Governor-Elect prior to said District Governor-Elect taking office.
(b) It will be the policy of District 4-A3 for the District Governor, insofar as practicable, to rotate the appointments for Region Chairmen from among the Zone members in a respective Region and for Zone Chairmen from among the Club members in a Respective Zone.
(c) A Region Chairman must be an active member in good standing in District 4-A3; and must have served as a member of a Board of Directors of a Lions Club for no less than two years and must have served one complete year as either club president, club treasurer or
club secretary. (d) A Zone Chairman must be an active member in good
standing in his respective Zone in District 4 A3 and must have served as a member of a Board of Directors of a Lions Club for no less than two years and must have served one complete year as either club president, club
secretary or club secretary (e) A Club member shall be so elected or appointed as a
Region Chairman or a Zone Chairman only over the Region or Zone, respectively, in which his Lions Club is located.
Section 8 - The Chairman of the Constitution and By Laws Committee shall serve as the District Parlia mentarian. The Parliamentarian shall not serve as a Cabinet member, and therefore shall not have a vote on matters coming before the Cabi net. Any dispute arising in this District, regarding the constitutionality of any and all actions, shall be submitted to the Parliamentarian in writing, except when the Cabinet is in session. The Par liamentarian shall meet with the Constitution and By-Laws Committee to render a decision. All interpretations made by the Parliamentarian shall be final.
Section 9 - In the event District 4-A3 fails to elect a quali fied District Governor at its annual convention, or if any District Governor-Elect shall die or refuse to take office prior to the day his term otherwise would begin, or in the event of the death or resig nation of a District Governor, or his inability to perform the duties of his office for a period in excess of sixty (60) days, a District Governor shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Section 9(a)(1) of the Constitution and By-Laws of the International Association of Lions Clubs.
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Section 10 - In filling any vacancy arising in the office of First or Second Vice District Governor, the District Governor shall convene a meeting of the members of the existing Cabinet, all Past District Governors, all Club Presidents, all of whom must be members in good standing of a chartered Lions Club in good standing in the District, as provided for in the Interna-tional Constitution and By-Laws, all within thirty days of such vacancy. It shall be the duty of the at tendees at this meeting to appoint a qualified club member as outlined in Article VIII, Section 1 as First or Second Vice District Governor for the remainder of the term. In filling said vacancy, it shall be the duty of the District Governor, or, if not available, the most recent Past District Governor who is available, to send out invitations to attend said meeting and it shall also be his responsibility to preside as Chair man of the meeting. The chairman shall convey the results to the International office within seven days with evidence of invitations sent and meeting attend ance. Each Lion who is entitled to receive an invita tion to attend and is present at said meeting shall be entitled to cast one vote for the Lion of his choice.
Section 11 - In the event a First or Second Vice District Governor is not elected at the annual 4-A3 Conven tion a Vice District Governor-Elect shall be elected for the ensuing year by the methods outlined in the preceding paragraph above.
ARTICLE VII - CONVENTIONS
Section 1 - District 4-A3 shall hold an Annual Convention Commencing in April or May of each year (but not on Easter weekend or a weekend that might include the date of April 15). Such convention will be held in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of District 4-A3.
Section 2 - The Convention Management Committee must accept bids for dates and location of the annual District 4-A3 Convention a minimum of one (1) year in advance. This duty shall be the responsibility of the fourth year member of the Convention Manage ment Committee. Such bids may be submitted by any District 4-A3 Club in good standing for a site within District 4-A3, or the Convention Management Committee may also submit bids for a convention anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. The Conven tion Management Committee shall screen all bids and determine their acceptability from the guidelines set forth in the Convention Manual, as revised from time to time. All bids approved by or presented by the Convention Management Committee shall be submitted to the District Cabinet for approval prior to placement on the ballot. The location of future District 4-A3 Conventions shall be determined by secret writ ten ballot of the delegates voting at the District Con vention. The Convention Management Committee shall be solely and completely responsible for the conduct of any such convention or any
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out of District Convention for which said committee has successfully bid. In the event of an emergency the District Gover nor shall have the power to designate or change the time and place of the Annual District 4-A3 Convention.
Section 3 - At all District 4-A3 Annual Conventions each Chartered club in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) voting delegate and one (1) alternate for each ten (10) members of said club or major fraction thereof who have been enrolled for at least one year and a day in the club as shown by the records of the Interna tional Office on the first day of the month last preced ing that month during which the convention is held, PROVIDED however, that each such club shall be entitled to at least one (1) delegate and one (1) alter-nate; FURTHER PROVIDED, that the major fraction referred to in this section shall be five (5) or more members. However, in no event shall any individual be allowed to cast more than one (1) vote.
Section 4 - The District Governor and each Past District Governor who is a member in good standing of a club in District 4-A3 shall have a vote at the District 4-A3 Convention independent of the club delegate quotas herein above specified. The District Governor may not serve as a delegate of his club. A Past District Gover nor may not serve as a delegate for his club unless the district contest rules approved by the Cabinet allows said service for the purpose of the contest only.
Section 5 - Any club which is newly chartered, and any other chartered club which takes in new members prior to the convening of the annual convention shall have its delegates quotas determined on the basis of members shown on such record date in the records of the International Office. Delinquent dues may be paid and good standing acquired at any time prior to the close of credentials certification. Such closing time shall be established by the Rules of the Convention.
Section 6 - No member of a Lions Club holding status of a member-at-large or honorary member shall be a dele gate or an alternate at the annual District 4-A3 Con vention.
Section 7 - At least 30 days prior to the annual convention, the Chairman of the Credentials Committee shall send to each Club Secretary an approved “Delegate’s Certi fication Form” for completion. Each Club Secretary shall return the completed form to the Credentials Chairman showing a list of its accredited delegates and alternates. To assist the Credentials Chairman in verifying the correct delegate total for each club, the Cabinet Secretary will send to the Credentials Chair man a list of club membership totals, as shown on the Membership and Attendance report, as determined in Article VII, Section 3. Only those accredited delegates holding properly certified credentials shall be entitled to a debate and vote on any matter coming before
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said convention. Failure on the part of a club to submit said list of accredited delegates and alternates by 6:00 PM on the day preceding the opening day of the convention shall preclude these delegates or alternates from vot ing, except that the District Governor, with the consent of the delegates of that club present, may certify such delegates or alternates if, in his opinion, there are con ditions warranting the same.
Section 8 - A quorum shall consist of one (1) or more ac credited delegates from at least twenty-five (25) per cent or major fraction thereof of the member clubs of District 4-A3. In the event that a quorum is not ob tained, the District Governor’s Cabinet shall be empow ered to transact such business of the District as it deems advisable or necessary.
Section 9 - Except as provided in Article VI, Section 1, a voice vote or a showing of hands or a standing vote may be taken at any convention, and the ruling on such showing by the Presiding Officer shall be deemed con clusive unless said ruling is challenged by an accredit ed delegate immediately after said ruling is made, in which event the Presiding Officer shall cause further vote to be taken, and only those accredited delegates or alternates present and holding proper credentials shall participate in said voting. A majority vote by ac credited delegates shall be sufficient to pass and ap-prove any matter coming before the Annual 4-A3 Con vention, except that in amending the Constitution and the By-Laws the vote shall be as set forth in Article X of the Constitution. No proxies or absentee voting shall be permitted.
Section 10 - The delegates at the District Convention may take appropriate action on all matters, consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of Lions International and may adopt resolutions recommending action by Lions International.
Section 11 - The voting booths at the Annual District 4-A3 convention shall be open from the hours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on the last day of the convention. Immediately after the 9:00 AM closing of said voting booths the Election Committee shall in the presence of not less than three (3) witnesses, one selected by each candi date and at least one selected by the District Governor, count the ballots and immediately report the results of the election count to the District Governor. The District Governor shall as the next order of business or as soon thereafter as he shall determine, in his absolute discre-tion, announce from the platform of the convention the results of said balloting.
Section 12 - With regard to the Candidates for the offices of District Governor and Vice District Governor, per sonal conduct and placement of campaign materials during the District 4-A3 Convention shall adhere to the following rules: (a) All campaign materials must be placed in such a
manner as not to interfere with the rules and regula tions
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of the property where the District Convention is being held.
(b) No campaign material may be affixed to the property in such a manner as to cause damage to the said property. If any damage is suffered, the Candidate responsible will be billed for payment by either the property owners/management or the Convention Committee.
(c) All campaign materials must be taken down by the Candidates and/or their committee on or before the hour of 12:00 AM on the morning of the elections at the Convention.
ARTICLE VIII - QUALIFICATION AND INSTRUCTION OF CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR AND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Section 1 - Each Club in District 4-A3 shall be entitled to present to the District Governor an eligible member in good standing as a candidate for the office of District Governor.The candidate shall: (a) Be an active member in good standing of a char tered
Lions Club in good standing in District 4-A3. (b) Secure the endorsement of his club or a majority of the
clubs in District 4-A3 only if the Candidate is not the sitting First Vice District Governor.
(c) Currently be serving as the First Vice District Gover nor for District 4-A3.
(d) Only in the event the current Vice District Governor does not stand for election as District Governor, or if a vacancy in the position of Vice District Governor exists at the time of the District Convention, any club member who fulfills the qualifications for the office of Vice District Governor as set forth in Section 2, (a),
(b), (c1), (c2) and (c3) of this Article VIII and who is currently serving or who has served one (1) addi tional year as a member of the District Cabinet, shall fulfill the requirements of Subsection (c) of this Sec tion.
Section 2 - Each club in District 4-A3 shall be entitled to present to the District Governor an eligible member in good standing as a candidate for the office of First Vice District Governor and Second Vice District Governor. The candidate shall:
(a) Be an active member in good standing of a char tered Lions Club in good standing in District 4-A3.
(b) Secure the endorsement of his club or a majority of the clubs in District 4-A3 for Vice District Governor and as District Governor the year immediately following his/her service as Vice District Governor.
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(1) As President of a Lions Club for a full term or a major portion thereof, and a Member of the Board of Directors for not less than (2) two additional years, and
(2) As Zone Chairman or Region Chairman or Cabinet Secretary and/or Cabinet Treasurer for a full term or major portion thereof.
(3) None of the above may be concurrently accomplished.
Section 3 - Letter of Intent (a) Candidates for the office of 1st or 2nd Vice District
Governor shall submit a Letter of Intent to the District Governor and the Chairman of Constitution and By-Laws stating their name and qualification for said office, approved by the Board of Directors serving in the year in which the Candidate intends to seek the office of 1st or 2nd Vice District Governor and signed by their Club President and Secretary. This Letter of Intent shall be received by the District Governor and the Chairman of Constitution and By-Laws no later than February 1st. After verifying the candidates’ qualifications, the District Governor shall instruct the Constitution and By-Laws Chair by mail or FAX to enter the candidates name on the ballot to be voted on at the 4-A3 convention.
(b) A candidate may campaign any time during the fiscal year in which his name would appear on the ballot, EXCEPT he shall NOT campaign at the following: District Governor Official Club Visits; a club’s Charter Night celebration; a club’s Christmas party; any Stu dent Speaker Contest; and at any club meeting if requested not to campaign by the club President.
(c) The District Governor shall appoint a “Board of In-structors” composed of at least two (2) PDGs who will instruct the candidates and other interested parties in the Duties, Obligations, Protocol and Finances of a District and Vice District Governor. Said instruction shall be done at the 2nd Cabinet meeting. Should a Candidate or Candidates submit a letter of Intent after the November Cabinet meeting, the “Board of Instruc-tors” shall meet to give instruction to such Candidates at the February Cabinet meeting, if requested to do so by the Candidate in his letter of Intent.
ARTICLE IX - FINANCES
Section 1 - The expenses of District 4-A3 shall be met in the following ways:
(a) A per capita tax as set forth in the District 4-A3 By -Laws.
(b) Carry over funds, if any, from the preceding Ad ministration.
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Section 2 - The incoming Budget and Finance Committee shall meet with the District Governor-Elect and pre pare a budget for approval by the incoming Cabinet. This is to be accomplished no later than June, which will be in time for the budget to be included in the Governor’s Roster.
Section 3 - The District Governor and his Cabinet shall be charged with the responsibility of administering all funds, assets and the financial affairs of District 4-A3 in accordance with the budget approved by the District Governor and his Cabinet.
Section 4 - Neither the District Governor, his Cabinet nor any of the District committees shall have the right, power or authority to create or incur any financial obli gations for District 4-A3 in excess of the total amount in the said budget approved by the District Governor and his Cabinet, except as hereinafter set forth.
Section 5 - The fiscal policy of District 4-A3 shall require a minimum of four thousand dollars ($4,000) be deposit ed into a savings account and maintained as a RE SERVE FUND at all times except as hereinafter speci fied. All other funds, with the exception of those allo cated to a convention fund, shall be deposited into checking and savings accounts designated as GEN ERAL FUND.
Section 6 - The RESERVE FUND of four thousand dollars ($4,000), provided for in section 5 shall not be invaded without approval of two thirds (2/3) majority vote of the District Cabinet, and then only to pay current expens es necessary to meet minimal operating requirements of District 4-A3 which cannot be met out of current income or current balances in the GENERAL FUND. The Treasurer shall maintain the GENERAL FUND in checking accounts and savings accounts, controlling the balances herein to provide adequate flexibility.
Section 7 - An auditor shall be appointed by the District Governor to audit the books (general, reserve and convention) of the District covering the current fiscal year and ending with the close of the fiscal year. Said Auditor will make his audit and render a report to the outgoing District Governor and Treasurer and the incoming District Governor, Treasurer and Budget and Finance Committee Chairman no later than July 30th following the outgoing Governor’s term of office. Said report shall contain those reports as detailed in By-Laws Article 1, Section 1 (a)(5), with pertinent com ments and suggestions.
Section 8 - The District Treasurer shall prepare for each Cabinet meeting a financial report covering receipts and expenditures for the current period and a compar ison to the approved budget. In addition, total antici pated receipts and expenditures shall be included in the report along with a reconciliation of cash accounts.
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Section 9 - All District Officers and committeemen shall serve without compensation; however, they may be reimbursed for expenses reasonably related to and incurred in the discharge of their duties, as provided for in the budget of the District.
Section 10 - The District Cabinet may, by resolution adopted at any regular or special meeting, make such changes or alterations of the budget, after hear ing the recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee, as it may deem advisable or necessary provided the resolution shall be approved only upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the District Cabinet mem bers in attendance. Said resolution shall set forth the changes or alteration and shall provide the source of funding.
ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS - CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS
Section 1 - Amendments may be proposed by any Lion in good standing in District 4-A3, upon initial, written approval and endorsement of his club, signed by the Club President and Secretary, or amendments may be proposed by the Constitution and By-Laws Committee of District 4-A3, or by the Cabinet of said District. The proposed amendment shall state clearly the purposes thereof, and shall be submitted to the District Governor with a copy to the Chairman of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee by February 1 each year. If the committee finds the amendments so received to be properly drafted and not in conflict with any higher constitutional authori ty, they shall present the amendments to the District 4-A3 Cabinet prior to being placed before the dele gates at the Annual 4-A3 Convention.
Section 2 - All properly qualified proposed amendments shall be voted upon by written ballot at the District 4-A3 Convention. No proposed amendments shall be put to a vote of the delegates unless written notice shall have been delivered or mailed to the Secre tary of each Club in District 4-A3 at least forty-five (45) days prior to the annual 4-A3 Convention at which time the proposed amendments are to be voted upon. Such notice is to state the proposed amendment, the purpose thereof, and the recom mendation of the Constitution and By-Laws Com mittee. If the recommendation is “disapproval”, then the reason therefore shall be stated.
Section 3 - All properly qualified amendments submitted to the delegates at the annual 4-A3 Convention shall require a two thirds (2/3) vote for passage for a constitutional amendment or a simple majority vote for a By-Law amendment.
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ARTICLE I - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1 - District Governor
The District Governor’s duties shall be: (a) Under the general supervision of the International
Board of Directors, the District Governor shall rep-resent the Association in District 4-A3. In addition he shall be the Chief Administrative Officer in the District and shall have direct supervision over the First and Second Vice District Governors, the Dis trict Global Membership Team (GMT) Coordinator, the District Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator, the Region Chairmen, the Zone Chairmen, the Cabinet Secretary, the Cabinet Treasurer, the District Committees and such other Cabinet mem bers as may be provided for in this Constitution and By-Laws. His specific responsibilities shall be to: (1) Preside at the Annual Convention and all meetings
of his Cabinet.
(2) Further the purposes and objects of this Asso ciation.
(3) Supervise the organization of new Lions Clubs.
(4) Perform such other functions and acts as shall be required of him by the International Board of Directors through the District Governor’s Manu al and other directives.
(5) No later than July 30th of the end of his term in office, the District Governor shall close and audit his records; shall provide and deliver to his successor: a copy of the budget under which he operated, a financial statement show ing the fiscal position and results of operations of the District, all moneys, equipment, bank books and statements, and supplies belonging to the District, and such other information as may seem pertinent in assisting his successor in office. The District Governor shall also for ward copies of the financial statement and audit report showing the condition of the District to Multiple District Four, California, Lions Clubs International, hereinafter referred to as Multiple District Four, and to Lions Clubs International, no later than July 30th.
(6) In the event a vacancy is created by the resig-nation, death, illness or other causes of an officer or committeemen, except the Vice Dis trict Governor, the District Governor shall ap point a qualified Lion member to fill said vacan cy.
(7) The District Governor shall hold at least four (4) meetings of the District Cabinet during the year, the first Cabinet Meeting which shall take place in July or August after the International Convention. At this time a roster listing, includ ing at a minimum,
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the District Cabinet Officers, the Past District Governors, Club Presidents and Secretaries, District Committee persons, all with addresses and phone numbers, the current District Constitution and By-Laws, con test rules, District sponsored/supported organi zations, District protocol, the budget and a calendar of events of the year, shall be submit ted to the members in attendance. The second Cabinet Meeting shall take place in November. The third Cabinet meeting shall take place in January or February. The fourth Cabinet meeting shall precede the opening session of the annual District 4-A3 Convention. The Dis trict Governor shall call all such meetings.
(8) Immediately after the District Convention the District Governor will provide the Constitution and By-Laws Committee with a copy of the ballot reflecting the results of voting.
Section 2 - Vice District Governors (a) The First Vice District Governor and the Second Vice
District Governor shall be subject to the su pervision and direction of the District Governor. Their specific responsibilities shall be to: (1) Further the purposes and objects of this asso-
ciation.
(2) Familiarize themselves with the duties of the District Governor so in the event of a vacancy in the office of District Governor he will be bet ter prepared to assume the duties and respon sibilities of said office.
(3) Perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the District Governor.
(4) Perform such other functions and acts as may be required of him by the International Board of Directors through the Vice District Governor’s Manual and other directives.
(5) His specific duties will be: (a) Support and further the goals and projects of
the District Governor. (b) Plan and prepare for the District Governor role. (c) Attend cabinet meetings of the District and
District convention. (d) Substitute for the District Governor, when
asked, at various District functions. (e) Assist the District Governor in his official club
visits as requested. (f) Solve special problems as directed by the
District Governor. (g) Assist at conventions.
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(h) Assist with membership development. (i) Assist the Extension Chairman. (j) Attend Multiple District Council Meetings as an
observer. (k) Be prepared at all times to induct new mem-
bers and install officers when requested by a club in the District to do so.
(l) Work with Region and Zone Chairmen in the strengthening of the clubs in the District.
(m) Preside over the District meetings in the absence of the District Governor.
(n) Perform other duties as delegated by the District Governor such as: (1) Assist in District and club officer semi nars. (2) Supervise District committees. (3) Hold new member indoctrinations. (4) Serve as liaisons to the District Global
Membership Team (GMT) and the District Global Leadership Team (GLT). The First Vice District Governor shall serve as the liaison to the District Global Membership Team (GMT) and the Second Vice District Governor shall serve as the liaison to the District Global Leadership Team (GLT).
Section 3 - Region Chairmen (a) The Region Chairman, subject to the supervision and
direction of the District Governor, should be the Chief Administrative Officer in his Region. His spe cific responsibilities shall be to: (1) Further the purposes and objects of Lionism. (2) Supervise the activities of the Zone Chairmen in
his Region and such District Committee Chair-men as may be assigned to him by the District Governor.
(3) Play an active role in organizing new clubs and in strengthening weak clubs.
(4) Perform such other functions and acts as may be required of him by the International Board of Directors through the Region Chairman’s manual and other directives.
(5) Hold periodic meetings during the year, when requested to do so by the District Governor and shall visit each club in his Region at least once during the year.
(6) Be prepared to install Officers of the clubs and induct new members into the club when called upon by the President of the club.
(7) Be subject to the orders of the District Governor.
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Section 4 - Zone Chairmen (a) The Zone Chairman, subject to the supervision and
direction of the District Governor and/or Region Chairman, shall be the Chief Administrative Officer in his Zone. His specific responsibilities shall be to: (1) Further the purposes and objects of Lionism.
(2) Serve as Chairman of the District Governor’s Zone Advisory Committee in his Zone and, as Chairman, to call at least three (3) regular meet-ings of said committee annually. The purpose of the Zone Advisory meetings is to exchange views and discuss the common problems of the clubs in the Zone, to instruct members of the committee in the ways, methods, and the means of better functioning as Lions Clubs and to serve as a method of communication be tween the clubs and the District Governor.
(3) Play an active role in organizing new clubs and keep informed on the activities and well being of all clubs in his Zone. He shall visit each club in his Zone as often as he shall deem necessary, or as directed by the District Governor and/or the Region Chairman.
(4) Perform such other functions and acts as may be required of him by the International Board of Directors through the Zone Chairman’s manual and other directives.
(5) Be prepared to install Officers of the Clubs and to induct new members into the club when called upon by the President of the club to do so.
(6) Be subject to the orders of the District Gover nor, through the Region Chairman.
Section 5 - Cabinet Secretary (a) The Cabinet Secretary shall serve as Secretary of
District 4-A3 and of the District Cabinet. He shall act under the supervision of the District Governor. The specific responsibilities of the Cabinet Secre tary shall be to: (1) Further the purposes and objects of Lionism. (2) Perform such other functions and acts as may be
required by the International Board of Direc tors through the Cabinet Secretary’s manual and other directives.
(3) Notify all District 4-A3’s endorsed organizations of our requirements for continued approval as per By-Laws Article IV, Section 2 - Endorse ments.
(4) Perform such duties as shall be assigned to, and requested of, him by the District Governor.
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Section 6 - Cabinet Treasurer (a) The Cabinet Treasurer shall serve as Treasurer of
District 4-A3 and of the District Cabinet. He shall act under the supervision of the District Governor. The specific responsibilities of the Cabinet Treasur er shall be to: (1) Further the purposes and objects of Lionism. (2) Perform such other functions and acts as may be
required by the International Board of Direc tors through the Cabinet Treasurer’s manual and other directives.
3) Be bonded at the expense of the District, and shall receive the stipulated District dues from Multiple District Four and deposit the same in the bank or banks as designated by the District Governor.
(4) Submit to the Cabinet a financial report on the condition of the District finances, at each Cabi-net Meeting, and shall make a final report at the end of the year, showing the actual income and expenditures as compared with the budget items.
(5) Be a member of the Budget and Finance Com mittee. (6) Perform such duties as shall be assigned to and
requested of him by the District Governor.
Section 7 - Other District Cabinet Members: (a) Subject to the supervision of the District Governor, they
shall perform such functions and acts as may be required of them by the International Board of Directors and by the provisions of this Constitution and By-Laws and of Multiple District Four and Lions International.
ARTICLE II - FINANCES
Section 1 - The per capita tax shall be $10.00 per member per annum, payable semi-annually, on August 1st based on membership as of June 30th of said year and February 1st based on membership as of De cember 31st of the preceding year. The tax shall appear on the Multiple District Four statements mailed as described above.
Section 2 - An increase in per capita tax must receive a 2/3 vote of the delegates attending the District 4-A3 Convention.
ARTICLE III - COMMITTEES
Section 1 - There shall be five (3) Standing Committees in District 4-A3 as follows: (a) Constitution and By-Laws Committee: This com-
mittee shall examine the Constitution and By-Laws of District 4-A3 each year. This committee shall interpret the “intent of the Constitution and By-Laws” when no clear definition is within the Constitution and By-Laws. It shall propose amendments which it deems desirable and shall review proposed amend ments which may have been submitted by Lions members,
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Clubs, or the District Cabinet. The Com mittee shall make recommendations for adoption or rejection to the delegates at the annual 4-A3 Con vention at which said proposals are submitted. This committee shall provide the District Governor-Elect, no later that June 1, an up-to-date copy of the Dis trict Constitution and By-Laws which shall include changes made at the most recent District Conven tion. This committee shall prepare, print and supply the official Ballot to the Credentials and Election Committee for voting.
(b) Budget and Finance Committee: This committee shall prepare a proposed budget for District 4-A3 to include all estimated income from all sources and all estimated expenses of District 4-A3 for the ensuing year. The proposed budget shall be submitted to the District Cabinet at its first Cabinet meeting for discus-sion, possible amendment, and approval. In its delib-erations and preparation of the budget, the committee should have in its possession a copy of the Annual Audit of the preceding year. In addition, the Commit tee should study any proposed changes to the Budget, which may, from time to time, come up during the year after the original budget has been approved and should then make recommendations of approval or disapproval to the Governor and his Cabinet.
(c) Convention Management Committee: This commit-tee shall be charged with the responsibility of plan ning and approving a Budget for, and of programming the annual District 4-A3 Convention. The committee shall act in accordance with, and carry out District Convention policies as promulgated with the District Governor and the Cabinet in the District 4-A3 Manual for Conventions. Proposed changes in the Conven tion Manual shall be submitted to the Cabinet at its third (3rd) meeting for their consideration and for their approval at the fourth (4th) Cabinet meeting. A two thirds (2/3) vote of approval by the Cabinet members present, providing there is quorum, is needed to make any changes in the 4-A3 Convention Manual. The committee shall be responsible for all Resolutions of Appreciation at the District 4-A3 Convention.
Section 2 - The membership of each standing committee shall consist of four (4) members each and, in so far as possible, not more than one (1) from any Region; except the Convention Management Committee, which shall consist of five (5) members all appointed by the District Governor, with no less than two (2) members being Past District Governors. The mem bers shall serve as many years as there are members on the committee. The senior member of the commit tee, in time of service, shall be the chairman of the committee, except if there be no senior member, then the District Governor shall appoint the chairman from among those members remaining on the committee from the previous year. The District Governor shall make such appointments to the committee as re quired by
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expiration of terms, resignations, deaths, replacement, or other cause creating vacancies. Any appointments to a standing committee shall be con sidered first year appointments, unless more than one replacement is needed, then they shall serve as the newest members of the committee. The Cabinet may, by a two thirds (2/3) vote at any Cabinet meet ing, remove a member of a standing committee for inactivity or other good cause.
Section 3 - Notwithstanding Section 2 of Article III, the Treasurer of the District shall be a member of the Budget and Finance Committee and shall meet with said committee to formulate and carry out those finan cial objects which will be of benefit to the District. He shall also assist the incoming Budget Committee in the preparation of the Budget for the ensuing year. Upon adoption of the Budget, his tenure on the com-mittee ceases.
Section 4 - The District Governor may appoint the follow ing annual committees and may appoint such other special committees as he deems necessary to carry out the plans, policies and goals of District 4-A3.
(a) Student Speaker Contest Committee: This commit-tee shall supervise the Student Speakers Contest for the District and shall assist the Club Chairmen, Zone Chairmen, and Region Chairmen by supplying infor-mation, ideas and materials relating to the contest.
(b) Sight and Hearing Committee: This committee shall plan and publicize such activities appropriate to its title as the District Governor may authorize. Such activities shall include both those designated for the raising of money and the expenditure thereof. It shall supply Lions Clubs’ White Cane Chairmen with infor mation, ideas and suggestions with respect to and concerning the annual White Cane Days. The com mittee shall also gather statistical information as di rected by the District Governor and report directly to the District Governor and his Cabinet.
(c) Youth Exchange Committee: This committee shall plan and publicize such activities appropriate to its title as the District Governor may authorize. Such activities shall include both those designated for the raising of money and the expenditure thereof. It shall supply Lions Clubs Chairmen with ideas and sugges tions concerning such activities. The committee shall also gather statistical information as directed by the District Governor and report directly to the District Governor and his Cabinet.
(d) Youth Outreach Committee: This committee shall carry out for District 4-A3 the goals, programs and policies formulated by the Youth Exchange Commit tee of Multiple District Four. The Chairman of the committee shall continue to serve in an advisory ca pacity for a period of ninety (90) days from the conclu sion of his term.
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(e) Public Relations Committee: This committee shall plan, publicize and promote Lionism, Lions Interna tional, Multiple District Four, District 4-A3 and Clubs within the District, through all available media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, etc.). This committee will be charged with the responsibility of insuring public support of local and District functions by assisting Club Chairmen, Club Presidents, Zone Chairmen, Region Chairmen, and/or the District Governor with club publicity programs.
(f) City of Hope Committee: This committee shall publi-cize and promote the City of Hope Hospital for the purpose of raising funds and especially our District’s participation in Lions City of Hope Day.
(g) Credentials and Elections Committee: This commit-tee shall supervise the certification of delegates at the District Convention and the conduct of the annual election including the counting of ballots.
(h) District Contest Committee: This committee shall supervise and conduct all District Contests and Awards under the rules as provided in District By Laws Article VI.
(i) Flag Day Committee: This committee shall assist clubs in carrying out Lions Flag Day at the local schools and ensure that no local schools are over looked or duplicated.
(j) LCIF Committee: This committee shall plan, publicize and promote the awarding of Melvin Jones Fellow-ships and other means of contributing to LCIF by the clubs and assist clubs in carrying out the SIGHT FIRST policies of Lions Clubs International.
(k) Long Range Planning Committee: This committee shall review the policies and direction of the District and assist the Governor in implementing necessary changes. They shall make recommendations to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee when indicated.
Section 5. Any District 4-A3 member of a Multiple District 4 committee recognized in Article IV of the By-Laws of Multiple District 4 shall become an advisory member of that same committee of District 4-A3 as long as he/ she remains a member of the same MD-4 committee.
ARTICLE IV - DISTRICT POLICIES
Section 1 - Politics and Religion: Neither District 4-A3 nor its member clubs shall endorse or recommend any candidate for political office, but District 4-A3 and its member clubs may provide a forum for open discus sion for all matters of public interest; provided, how ever, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by District or Club members.
Section 2 - Endorsements: (a) No resolution giving endorsement to any organiza-
tion, group, proposition, party, or movement shall be
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considered unless said movement is in full accord with the principles and purpose of the International Association of Lions Clubs.
(b) Any and all District 4-A3 endorsed organizations, except LCIF, the Student Speakers Foundation, and those organizations previously reviewed and ap-proved as endorsed projects by the MD-4 Council of Governors shall be reviewed and approved on an annual basis at the 4th Cabinet meeting. A written report shall be submitted by each organization desir-ing endorsement. Such written report shall include the most recent financial statement, a listing of its Board of Directors, a statement of purpose and proof of tax free status, if any. Written reports shall be received by the Cabinet Secretary no later than January 15th each year and presented to the Cabinet for consideration at its 3rd Cabinet meeting and approved or rejected at the 4th Cabinet meeting by a majority vote of the Cabinet.
Section 3 - Use of Membership: No officer or member of this organization or its mem ber clubs
shall use it as a means of furthering any personal, political, or other aspirations, nor shall any member club take a part in any movement not in keeping with the real purposes and objects of the International Association of Lions Clubs.
Section 4 - Resolutions: (a) With the exception of Resolutions of Appreciation, no
resolution shall be considered at the 4-A3 Conven tion unless a copy of same is delivered to the Consti tution and By-Laws Committee not later than twelve (12:00) noon on the first business session of said convention.
(b) All such resolutions shall have a reading at the sec ond business session of the convention and shall be voted upon at the concluding session of the conven tion.
Section 5 - Fund Raising: (a) No money may be raised at the annual 4-A3 Conven-
tion by any person, club or organization for any pur pose whatsoever, except by the Convention Man agement Committee
(b) No money may be raised at a Cabinet meeting by any person, club or organization for any purpose whatsoever, unless approved by the District Gover nor.
Section 6 - Obligations of the District: Neither the District Governor nor the Budget and Finance
Committee shall have the power or authority to create or incur any financial obligation of District 4 A3 in excess of the total amount of the District budg et.
Section 7 - Compliance with the International Association: District 4-A3 shall adopt a Constitution and By-Laws which shall be consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the International Association of Lions Clubs, as amended from time to time, and the poli cies of the International Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE V - RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE
Section 1 - “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised”, and revised from time to time, shall constitute the rules governing the Convention of the District and all meet ings of the District.
Section 2 - Wherever in this Constitution and By-Laws the context so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter genders and the singular number includes the plural and vice versa.
ARTICLE VI - DISTRICT CONTESTS AND AWARDS
Section 1 - General Information: (a) The rules for the District Contests and Awards shall be
contained in their entirety in a District 4-A3 Con test and Awards manual.
(b) The rules for the District Contests and Awards shall be reviewed and approved by the Vice District Gov ernor and changes to be implemented in the District Contests and Awards shall be presented at the Dis trict 4-A3 Convention of the year preceding his term as District Governor.
(c) Rule changes must be approved by 2/3 vote of the Cabinet members present, providing there is a quor um.
(d) It shall be the duty of the District Governor-Elect to see to it that all incoming Secretaries are notified of the names and addresses of the Chairmen to whom District Activities and Visitation reports are to be sent and of the judges and other individuals to whom bulletins are to be sent during his year as District Governor. Further, he shall cause to be published the rules governing the District Contests and Awards. He must complete the mailing of these rules to all Club Secretaries on or before June 20th of the year he serves as District Governor.
(e) The District Governor may not serve as a delegate of his club. A Past District Governor may not serve as a delegate for his club unless the District Contest rules approved by the Cabinet allow said service for the purpose of the Contest only.
ARTICLE VII - EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 1 - This Constitution and By-Laws and all amend ments thereto shall become effective on the first (1st) day of July following its adoption, unless oth erwise provided in said amendment.
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OUR SPONSORS
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MD-4 Council Chairperson 4-L5 David Radke
Administrative Assistant MD-4 Cass Cara
DISTRICT GOVERNORS 4-C1 Jamie Hart 4-C2 Audrey Wottrich 4-C3 Jan “Yohn” Valtr 4-C4 Rodolfo Mercado 4-C5 Kumar Kalagara 4-C6 Barbara Chamberlain 4-A1 Marilyn Richardson 4-A2 Allen Kroell 4-A3 José Nichols 4-L1 Grace T Joe 4-L2 Manuel Sanchez 4-L3 Carol Ann Emmitt 4-L4 Robert Susaeta 4-L5 Robert Manning 4-L6 Dave Roberts
MULTIPLE DISTRICT FOUR COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS 2016-2017
1st VDGs 4-C1 Marianne Keese 4-C2 Les Mize 4-C3 Rajen Thapa 4-C4 Mario Benavente 4-C5 Thomas McNicholas 4-C6 Bob Stewart 4-A1 Eileen Vaccarezza 4-A2 Kevin Patel 4-A3 Norm McDonald 4-L1 Steven Morgan 4-L2 Tessy Prumatico 4-L3 Bhee Donoghue 4-L4 Judy Barr 4-L5 Michael Jones 4-L6 Neil Seefelt
2nd VDGs 4-C1 Susan Kerr 4-L2 John Nelson4-C2 Barry Bialkoski4-L3 Ken Blackwood4-C3 Skip Zehnder4-L4 4-C4 Cindy Smith4-L5 Bill Hannon 4-C5 Dough Wight4-L6 Mercy Walters4-C6 Thelma R. Batito4-A1 Don Gall4-A2 John M. Byrns4-A3 Dave Hubbard4-L1 Sondra Tersigni
VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS
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Directory 2016-17 updates may be found at:
http://www.lions4a3.org
DISTRICT 4-A3 BUDGET
INCOME
Interest Income ................................................ 0.00 Membership Dues ................................... 13,450.00 District Tailtwisting ....................................... 600.00 District Fundraiser(s) .................................... 500.00 Directory/Roster Ads ................................. 1,500.00 LCI-MD-4 PR Match ......................................... 0.00 Youth Exchange ............................................... 0.00 District Activities ............................................... 0.00
Total Income ................................................. 16,050.00 Other Types of IncomeMiscellaneous Revenue .................................. 0.00 Credit card Income ........................................... 0.00 Total Other Types of Income ............................ 0.00 District Projects District Project Income ..................................... 0.00 District Projects Expenses ............................... 0.00 Total District Projects ....................................... 0.00
Total Income .................................................. 16,050.00
EXPENSE
AdministrativeDG Honorarium ............................................ 400.00 1st VDG Honorarium .................................... 300.00 2nd VDG Honorarium ................................. 300.00 1st VDG ..................................................... 400.00 2nd VDG ..................................................... 400.00 Postage, Mailing Service ............................... 45.00 Miscellaneous Expense ............................... 250.00
Total Administrative ....................................... 2,095.00
CabinetDistrict Meetings .......................................... 900.00 Cabinet Namebadges .................................. 200.00 Nameplates .................................................. 100.00 Cabinet Officers Expenses........................... 400.00 Cabinet Treasurer Bond ............................... 100.00 Miscellaneous Cabinet Expense ...................... 0.00
Total Cabinet ................................................... 1,700.00
July 2016 to June 2017
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District ActivitiesDistrict Contest Awards ............................. 1,000.00 Governor’s Awards .................................... 1,300.00 Club Development ....................................... 500.00 Student Speakers Awards ......................... 2,200.00 Student Speakers -
Zone Region, Dist. Expense ................... 400.00 District Hospitality ........................................ 100.00
Total District Activities ................................... 5,500.00
District CommitteesInternet Annual Fee ...................................... 155.00 Web Master program ................................... 500.00 Public Relations ........................................... 500.00 District Committee Expense ......................... 200.00
Total District Committees .............................. 1,355.00
District TrainingMatching funds from LCI for training Zone ....... 0.00 Officer Training Materials ............................. 100.00 GLT .............................................................. 500.00 GMT ............................................................. 200.00 MD-4 Training Incentive ............................ 1,200.00 USA Canada Forum - VDG1st ..................... 150.00 USA Canada 2nd VDG ................................ 100.00
Total District Training .................................... 2,250.00
Printing and ReproductionNewsletter Expense ......................................... 0.00 Directory Expenses ................................... 3,150.00 Flyers ............................................................... 0.00 Printing and Reproduction - Other ................... 0.00
Total Printing and Reproduction ................... 3,150.00 Total Expense ............................................... 16,050.00
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DISTRICT LION OF THE YEAR
Immediate Past District Governor Richard has announced
Lion 2nd VDG Dave Hubbard as the 2015/2016 Lion of the Year
Congratulations
Lion 2nd VDG Dave Hubbard’s visionary efforts, his dedication to the service given in Lionism, and his compassionate and courageous support of his fellowmen, have exceeded all levels of exemplary leadership. Lion Dave sets the standard for all, in guiding us to understand the meaning of being a true servant leader. It is a privilege and honor not only to award this recognition to such a Lion as Dave, but to have served with him. Our Lion’s future leadership is secure
with Lions of Dave’s caliber.
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PAST DISTRICT LIONS OF THE YEAR
2014-15 PDG Chuck Cassy Ventura Downtown 2013-14 Denise Daniels Orcutt Mary-Catherine Henggeler Amber’s Light 2012-13 Sheri Hughes Orcutt 2011-12 PDG Margaret Dunlevy Ventura Downtown 2010-11 PDG Stan Sharpe Arroyo Grande 2009-10 Bryon Wilson Ventura Breakfast 2008-09 Jim Austin Fillmore * 2007-08 PDG Capp Loughboro Ventura Breakfast 2006-07 William Redding Santa Barbara Host 2005-06 PDG Joel Keyte Pismo Beach Cities 2004-05 Sandy Greenberg Ventura Downtown 2003-04 Elvie Marfil Simi Valley 2002-03 PDG Tony Manuel Santa Maria Valley * 2001-02 PDG Rod Franz Pleasant Valley * 2000-01 Tom Potter Santa Maria Noon 1999-00 Virginia Youngman San Luis Obispo * 1998-99 Rick Cochran Pleasant Valley 1997-98 Gloria Heide Santa Maria Valley 1996-97 Frank Yberra Saticoy * 1995-96 Karen Welch Orcutt * 1994-95 Norris Jenson Ventura Breakfast * deceased
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PROUD LION AWARD
Protege Lion
• Attend a club board meeting
• Participate in a club service or fund-raising activity.
• Introduce a new prospective member to the club.
• Make a visit to another club and secure a visitation slip.
• Attend a zone, region, district or multiple dis trict meeting and report back to the club.
The goals listed above must be attained within the specified six (6) month period and that the sponsor accompanied the Protégé Lion to each of the five activities. Involve your new members through this recogni-tion program. Reward your sponsors for bringing new Lions into your club. To obtain a free lapel pin for the Proud Lion, send a completed form to your District GMT Coordinator, or fill out the electronic form at www.md4lions.org.
The following goals of the Proud Lion-Proud Sponsor Program must be successfully attained by the
Protege (new) Lion under the guidance of the Mentoring Lion (sponsor) and qualify
for the Proud Lion/Proud Sponsor Awards.
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STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST WINNER
Miranda L. Mize, supported by the Ventura Downtown Lions Club, won the Student Speakers Contest final on June 4, 2016, in Redding, California, speaking on the topic “Liberty and Justice for All” – What Does it Mean to You?, taking home a total of $21,000 in scholarship money. In last year’s contest she won $4,500, before losing at the Area level. This money will come in handy at her new alma mater – Harvard University – when she arrives in the Fall. Miranda graduated from El Camino High School (an independent study school in Ventura) on June 3, 2016, with a 4.5 GPA, earning A’s in all high school, AP, and Ventura College courses.
During high school, Miranda choreographed dance shows for the Ventura Unified School District, won numerous awards for Ballroom dancing, choreographed and performed in the eight-member acapella group Harmonix, associated with the Rubicon Theater, was selected as a Ventura County finalist in the National High School Musical Theater Award, was the Ventura Unified Champion of “Poetry Out Loud” in 2013, 2014, and 2015, won the Mayor Arts Award 2015 for Emerging Artist (City of Ventura), scored in the top 2.5 % of all Latino students taking the PSAT, was recognized as a Star Scholar and the top student at El Camino High School by the Ventura County Star, volunteered for three years in Santa Paula and Fillmore medical clinics, and helped raise funds to finance medical missions to underserved villages in the mountains of Peru, then visited two of these villages.
Miss Miranda L. Mize2015-16 WINNERCalifornia Lions Club Student Speaker Contest
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Peace Poster and Essay Contest An International Peace Poster Contest is sponsored each year by Lions Clubs International for students ages 11 to 13. Lions clubs sponsor the contest in local schools and organized youth groups. One winner per sponsored contest is selected, with all club winners then advancing to subsequent levels of judging (district, multiple district, and international levels). The district governor and Peace Poster chairperson coordinate the judging to select one poster to represent their district. The district gover nor then sends the district winner to the multiple district council chairperson for the multiple district judging. In areas where there is no multiple district, the district governor sends the winning poster di rectly to the Public Relations Division, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Clubs can also spon sor the Essay Contest for visually impaired youth, ages 11-13. This too is judged at the club, district and multiple district levels.
International winners are announced in LION Maga zine and on the association’s website.
For more information about the contests and deadlines, visit the LCI website at www.lionsclubs.org, (search words: Peace Poster Contest) or contact the Public Relations Division at International Headquarters at [email protected].
Lions Clubs International Contest Rules A. International Newsletter (Bulletin) Contest Awards: First place = Certificate Four honorable mention = Certificates 1. The contest is open to all Lions clubs and dis tricts (not multiple districts.) The above listed awards will be presented in each category. 2. Lions clubs submit two copies of the same issue of its best club bulletin. 3. Districts submit two copies of the same issue of its single best bulletin. Districts producing newsletters for more than one purpose or pro ject must select only one for submission. (Only the first eligible district bulletin contest entry received by the Public Relations and Commu nications Division at International Headquar ters will be considered by the judges.) 4. Newsletters are mailed to the Public Rela tions and Communications Division at Inter national Headquarters to arrive by May 1 of the year in which they will be judged at the Lions International Convention. Official entry form must accompany entry. 5. Newsletters are judged for the quality of con tent, page layout, publication design and pro duction. B. International Website Contest Awards: First place = Certificate Two honorable mention = Certificates 1. The contest is open to all Lions Clubs and multiple districts. The above listed awards are presented in each category. 2. All clubs, districts and multiple districts must submit a website address (URL) on the Official Contest Registration Form. 3. Entries must be received by the Public Rela tions and
LCI CONTESTS INFORMATION
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INTERNATIONAL WINNER PEACE POSTER CONTEST
2015-16 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Yumo Zhu12 years old, China
Theme:
“Share Peace”
Communications Division at Interna tional Headquarters by May 1 of the year in which they will be judged at the Lions Interna tional Convention. Forms for this category may be mailed, e-mailed to [email protected], or faxed to 630-571-1685. Official entry form must accompany the entry. 4. Websites will be judged for quality of content and design.
For an official contest registration form (PR-763), visit the association’s website at www.lionsclubs.org, (Search for PR-763)
or con tact: Lions Clubs International Public Relations and Communications Division 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 USA Fax: 630-571-1685. Email: [email protected]
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For more information contact: PDG Norm MacKenzie, President 1578 Palomar Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 760-802-6018 Email: [email protected] www.lionsrosefloat.com
ROSE PARADE FLOAT INFORMATION
The float depicts the 1.4 million Lions in 210 countries and geographic areas serving the world in humanitarian efforts which make a positive impact on many lives through Vision screenings, Feeding the Hungry, serving Youth, and many Environmental projects.
The Centennial Theme is: “Where There is a Need, There is a Lion” with the goal of serving 200 million people by July 2018.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest volunteer service organization.
There are six ways in which individuals and Lions Clubs can help fund the float:
1. Club Banner Patch program 2. Purchase float merchandise3. “Ride of Your Life” package 4. Four Fellowships 5. Out Walker Positions, awarding deserving Lions one of four Fellowships6. Participating in the Annual Golf Tournament
Information on the Six Ways to Fund the Float can be found on the Lions Float, Inc. website at www.lionsrosefloat.com.
“Celebrating 100 Years of Service”
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR José Nichols and First Lady Juanita
CONVENTION INFORMATION
Santa Maria Radisson Hotel
May 5-7, 2017
Lion Richard Kane Convention Chairperson
LIONS CONVENTION
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