MAY, 2017 SoapBox 1 DISTRICT 19-I CABINET: DISTRICT 19-I Serve Outside the Box EDITION #11, MAY, 2017 www.lionsdistrict19-I.org Message from District Governor Alan Guy The Soap-Box District Governor Alan Guy (Janet) 502 Arbutus Dr Mayne Island BC V0N 2J1 250-539-9876 [email protected]Past District Governor Brian Phillips (Joanne) 2424 Otter Point Rd Sooke BC V9Z 0H9 250-642-2408 [email protected]District Gov. Elect Joyce L. Boyle (Everett) 2102-355 Anfield Rd Courtenay BC V9N 0C6 250-871-1900 [email protected]1st Vice District Gov. Elect Mike Dukes (Karen) 63 Vista Dr Sekiu, WA 98381 360-963-2287 [email protected]Cabinet Secretary PZC Leo Moreau (Lyne) 380 Pine Ave Duncan BC V9L 1Z4 250-597-2441 [email protected]Cabinet Treasurer PZC Larry Umbach (Jeanette) 2250 Townsend Rd Sooke BC V9Z 0H4 250-642-4641 [email protected]STAYING CONNECTED: IT CHAIR: PDG Ron Metcalfe & team lions19i.ca FACEBOOK page: District 19-I for current happenings + more. (Bob Orchard - [email protected]) PUBLIC RELATIONS: PDG Brian Phillips Contact Info above NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Sheila Grant: 250-893-8816 [email protected]GREETINGS LIONS AND LIONESS OF DISTRICT 19-I With the District Conference now behind us, but only just, now is the right time for me to attempt to thank the many, many Lions, Lioness and members of the Sidney community for all their combined work in making the event a success. e list is, by the nature of the undertaking, a long one and it is my hope to omit no one. However, in the very likely event that I do miss someone, that will not be a deliberate omission. Firstly, our thanks, the Conference team that is, go to all the delegates and special guest who attended. Aſter all, we had tried to stress that this was your Conference, and the 240+ of you who came made sure that this was so. We had every Zone represented, and Clubs from mid-island on south, and several of those from our U.S. Zone were there in numbers. e absolute driving force behind the Conference was the core team, to whom I owe immense gratitude. Co-chairs were Bill and Alyson Deslauriers; Alyson also doubled as Secretary; Treasurer Bob Orchard, who also handled accommodations, all ably and tirelessly assisted by my wife Janet, plus Merlane Quon, Neil Howard, Bob Mckie who worked wonders with the bar, Barb Wright, the queen of 50/50 sales, (the two winners, one Friday, the other Saturday, between them took home over $1,100!) and the amazing second year Lion Dawn Gould. is lady was a true dynamo. I don’t know when she slept, or even when she found time to go to work. She is a computer genius, a designer, creative craſts person—she handmade all the table centres for both days—and seemed to be able to be in three places at once. She was our link to the District PR, she organized the on-line registration and then ran it, she inflated all the balloons, (with helium!), and was the energy bunny who kept us all going. Just fabulous. Outside our Lions organization, but very much involved with this event, we extend our thanks to Brenda and her staff for the great food and service. Brenda is owner of the Jazzania Restaurant in Sidney, where the Sidney Lions hold their Club meetings. e restaurant is presently undergoing some major renovations, but will re-emerge soon with its new name and extended space, as the Beacon Avenue Bistro. Locals know how good the fare is there. Visitors, give it a try. You will not be disappointed. We are grateful to the Sidney Food Bank manager, Bev, for allowing us to use the space to meet, to stuff goodie bags, to store them there, and then have Bev be the transporter of all of them to the venue. ank you to Patti Saunders and her very helpful staff at the Mary Winspear Commu- nity Centre. ey were there whenever we needed them, from very early Friday to very late Saturday night. Many of the over 80 Auction and Prizes came from Sidney merchants and businesses; we thank them for their contributions. Continued on page 5
With the District Conference now behind us, but only just, now is the right time for me to attempt to thank the many, many Lions, Lioness and members of the Sidney community for all their combined work in making the event a success. The list is, by the nature of the undertaking, a long one and it is my hope to omit no one. However, in the very likely event that I do miss someone, that will not be a deliberate omission.
Firstly, our thanks, the Conference team that is, go to all the delegates and special guest who attended. After all, we had tried to stress that this was your Conference, and the 240+ of you who came made sure that this was so. We had every Zone represented, and Clubs from mid-island on south, and several of those from our U.S. Zone were there in numbers.
The absolute driving force behind the Conference was the core team, to whom I owe immense gratitude. Co-chairs were Bill and Alyson Deslauriers; Alyson also doubled as Secretary; Treasurer Bob Orchard, who also handled accommodations, all ably and tirelessly assisted by my wife Janet, plus Merlane Quon, Neil Howard, Bob Mckie who worked wonders with the bar, Barb Wright, the queen of 50/50 sales, (the two winners, one Friday, the other Saturday, between them took home over $1,100!) and the amazing second year Lion Dawn Gould. This lady was a true dynamo. I don’t know when she slept, or even when she found time to go to work. She is a computer genius, a designer, creative crafts person—she handmade all the table centres for both days—and seemed to be able to be in three places at once. She was our link to the District PR, she organized the on-line registration and then ran it, she inflated all the balloons, (with helium!), and was the energy bunny who kept us all going. Just fabulous.
Outside our Lions organization, but very much involved with this event, we extend our thanks to Brenda and her staff for the great food and service. Brenda is owner of the Jazzania Restaurant in Sidney, where the Sidney Lions hold their Club meetings. The restaurant is presently undergoing some major renovations, but will re-emerge soon with its new name and extended space, as the Beacon Avenue Bistro. Locals know how good the fare is there. Visitors, give it a try. You will not be disappointed.
We are grateful to the Sidney Food Bank manager, Bev, for allowing us to use the space to meet, to stuff goodie bags, to store them there, and then have Bev be the transporter of all of them to the venue.
Thank you to Patti Saunders and her very helpful staff at the Mary Winspear Commu-nity Centre. They were there whenever we needed them, from very early Friday to very late Saturday night.
Many of the over 80 Auction and Prizes came from Sidney merchants and businesses; we thank them for their contributions.
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DISTRICT 19-IZONE CHAIRS:
ZONE I-1 Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions Crescent Bay LionsForks LionsPort Angeles LionsQuilcene LionsSequim Valley Lions
ZONE I-2 Capital City LionsEsquimalt LionsRoyal Oak LionsSaanich LionsSooke Harbourside LionsSooke LionsVictoria Chinatown LionsVictoria Imperial LionsWest Shore LionsSooke District LIONESSVictoria Chinatown LIONESS
ZONE I-3 Central Saanich LionsGaliano Island LionsGordon Head LionsMayne Island LionsPender Islands LionsSalt Spring Island LionsSaturna Island LionsSidney Lions
ZONE I-4 C to Sea Lions Cedar LionsCowichan Lake LionsDuncan LionsLadysmith LionsMalahat LionsMill Bay Lions
ZONE I-5 Baynes Sound LionsBlack Creek LionsComox Valley LionsComox Valley Monarch LionsGold River LionsQualicum Bay LionsRoyston-Cumberland LionsTahsis LionsWillow Point Lions
ZONE I-6 Alert Bay LionsMalcolm Island LionsPort Alice LionsPort Hardy LionsPort McNeill LionsPort McNeill LIONESS
ZONE I-7 Alberni Valley LionsGabriola LionsNanaimo Hub City LionsNanaimo LionsNanoose Bay LionsParksville LionsProtection Island LionsNanaimo Harbor Lites LIONESSParksville LIONESS
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No District I Conference occurs without the seemingly tireless and bottomless energy and advice from PDG Steve Morey. He was the designer and creator of all those magnificent carved table numbers and place names, all of which, I am sure, are now safely on display in many Lions homes. Steve is also a fountain of advice on protocol, orders of business, and a myriad of small, but vital details. I think he did sit down to eat, but otherwise he was always on the move, check-ing and re-checking, and then checking again. He is an encyclopedia of information, hints and tips; an invaluable resource. Thank you, thank you, Steve.
My gratitude goes out to all the guests who made such significant contributions to the whole venture. Our International guest, PID Dr. Patti Hill and her husband Greg, our lunchtime guest speaker, Mr. Bob Macdonald, (a passionate and very knowledgeable scientist, speaking to us on Earth Day—did we get that right, or what?). Both delivered powerful, thought-provoking messages, giving us much to think about. Dr. Hill also presented International President’s Certifi-cates of Appreciation to PDG Leslie Smith, and IPDG Brian Phillips, two very worthy recipients.
Our Opening Session guests were the Giant-voiced Official Town Crier of Sidney-by-the-Sea, Mr. Kenny Podmore, (what a wake-up call he was!), His Worship Mayor of Sidney, Steve Price, and the Sid-ney RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Wayne Conley. Thank you all for your welcomes and involvement.
But before the Saturday opening, there was Friday Fun Night. The bar was open early, and the show opened with the performance contests. My very, very warm thanks to PZC BettyAnn Herbert for the organization of this complex part of the whole conference. Ably assisted by sister, PDG Leslie, she got the whole group of tale tellers, musicians, singers, musical performance groups, etc., organized and running smoothly. Congratulations to all the runner-ups and winners of the various categories. Then Salt Spring Island Lions took over for a very creative Fun Night, with a lovely surprise appearance by recently inducted Lion, Valdy. He just happened to have his guitar with him, there was a stage and an audience; what more could he ask? A very tricky illusionist then puzzled his audience from the stage, and then continued working the room, from table to table, bewildering as he went. A prize-laden and entertaining musical quiz followed—there are some Lions with astonishing memories— and then excellent DJ Mike took over. Thank you SSI Lions for putting together such a varied and entertaining evening.
BettyAnn also looked after the “first-timers” at the Conference. There were 22 of them. She organized the quiz which they all had the opportunity to partake in, and made sure all other delegates recog-nized them at the luncheon. Winner of the quiz was Merlane of the Sidney Lions, who garnered 39 signatures. Thank you again Bet-tyAnn; two hats worn with great flair.
Kudos and applause to various Clubs who had members involved with several aspects of the proceedings: Central Saanich, Esquimalt, Mayne Island, Duncan, and Pender Islands, involved in the bars, the Celebration of Life, Registration and voting. Thank you all, and thank you PDG Marcel Deslauriers for your guidance with the candidates. Congratulations to your incoming leadership team for 2017-2018, Elects: DG Joyce Boyle, 1st VDG Mike Dukes, and 2nd VDG Cec Specht.
Similar loud and warm thanks to Zone Chairs Maureen, Brian, Dave, Cec, and Rob, for all your assistance in the running of the events. Also to Dr, Nancy Messmer, (winner of the Early Bird Draw), and to our music maestro, Lion Ron Berod, and our roll-callers, yes, three of them, Leo and Lyne Moreau and District Lioness President, Anne Scott .
A special mention for the MC’s for lunch and dinner respectively, PDG Leslie Smith and PCC Gary Reidel. Thank you for keeping those
two large functions moving along so smoothly, although I still cringe at the Quasi Modo story punchlines.
And the final thank yous are for two Lions who were recognized for long and exemplary service well beyond and before the Confer-ence, with the presentation of two major awards. A Melvin Jones to PZC Bob Orchard and a Judge Brian Stevenson to PZC Gerry Webb. Thank you Lions both for all that you did for the Conference, and for many other events and causes well before this event.
To other matters briefly. Zone Chairs, please remind your Club members of the Officer Training set for Saturday, May 6, at Camp Shawnigan, a one-day event, in which all four major Club board positions will be covered. Also, Wednesday May 17 is the final C.S.T. meeting of the 2016-2017 year in Victoria. All incoming ZC’s are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Conference is a great renewal event, for friendships and purposes. After it all, we should be in no doubt that We Serve is the binding force behind all that we do.
Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions happily welcomed DG Alan and Janet Guy
to their clubhouse on Wednesday, March 22. Zone Chair, Mau-reen Winn introduced the Guys. DG Lion Alan gave a rousing speech and inspired the local Lions. He presented the Club with a gold Centennial Legacy patch, recognizing on-going projects de-veloping, maintaining and supporting the Hoko River State Park/Cowan Farm. The project involves growing and distributing food, projects with youth, and supporting various parts of the park.
He inducted three new members: Laurel and Larry Burtness with their sponsor Karin Ashton, and Jane Heilman with her sponsor Mike Dukes. After the induction, he invited the new Lions to award “yearly” pins to three Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions. Lions Nancy Messmer and Don Baker were awarded 10-year pins and Roy Morris received his 30-year pin from DG Alan.
Janet Guy and Secretary Karen Dukes displayed the Centennial Banner that DG Alan is taking to every Club in the District and then to the Centennial Parade in Chicago this summer. It will be signed by Lions from every Club in the District, signaling the participation of all Lions in the International celebration.
Young Riley Person signs the banner for her father Lion Steven Person (who was awarded a 10 year pin) and for her grandparents
Lions Emil and Evelyn Person.
DG Alan inducts Larry and Laurel Burtness standing with their sponsor
Zone Chair, Maureen Winn welcomes DG Alan to the Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions Den.
Secretary Karen Dukes and Janet Guy display the Centennial Banner, soon to be signed by attending Lions.
3 New Lions with Lions receiving
annual pins. Seated are
Nancy Messmer with 10-year pin and new member Laurel Burtness.
Standing are Roy Morris, with
30-year pin, new members
Jane Heilman and Larry Burtness,
and Don Baker with his 10-year pin.
President Sandy Tsiang (in blue) welcomes Janet Guy and Molly Right.
Karin Ashton (in Lions cap) and Jane Heilman with her sponsor
2nd Vice DG Mike Dukes.
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Sooke HarboursideLions Club
(Submitted by Lion Josie Masi)
Sooke Harbourside Lions win COMMUNITY SPIRIT
AND ADVOCACY EXCELLENCE AWARD!
From left to right: Lions Lynda Fisk, Susan Bennett, Josie Masi, Bev Lewis and Jane Beddows attended banquet.
The Sooke Harbourside Lions were nominated by Dr. Chris Bryant, Inc. for a Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Award.
Each year the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce holds the Business Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding businesses from Saseenos to Port Renfrew. Any business in our community can be nominated under various categories.
Being nominated is something to be proud of, however this year the Sooke Harbourside Lions were not only nominated but also won the prestigious Community Spirit and Advocacy Excellence Award, which is presented to a business or organization for their outstanding community spirit in supporting events, programs, services or initia-tives that benefit the Sooke Region.
A few of the members shown above attended the Business Excel-lence Awards Banquet and Auction on Saturday April 1st held at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke.
On April 6th, Malcolm Island Lions President Richie Shaw (left) inducts new Lion Jim Thompson (right),
sponsored by Lion Peter Theuerkauf (centre).
MALCOLM ISLAND Lions Club
PARKSVILLE Lioness Club
Leadership 101 was held in the Parksville Lions
Den and catered by Parksville Lioness.
Lioness Kathy Green double checks to be sure
all is tip top for the 26 Lions attending.
Parksville Lioness present a cheque for $2,600 to Oceans-ide Hospice Society for the purchase of a sleeper chair at Trillium Lodge in Parksville.
Pictured are Heather Fraser coordinator, Lioness Fran Carrat, Kara Happy Executive Director, Lioness Pres. Kirsteen Mclean,
and Lioness Noreen Giroux.
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At our April 4th meeting we learned about diabetes, namely our risk assessment and some of the symptoms.
COMOX VALLEY Lions Club
By Lion Bob Scales
Comox Valley Lions Club President Bob Scales presented a $12,000 cheque to Catherine Manson, Principal of Cour-tenay Elementary School. The funds will be used to cover some enhanced educational opportunities including field trips and expanded book selection. This will have a profound impact on both the learning environment for the students and provide them with experiences they might not otherwise enjoy. We thank our MLA, Don McRae, for his assistance in qualifying for this Provincial Grant that made this donation possible. CVLC
Pictured is President Bob Scales presenting the cheque to Courtenay Elementary Principal Catherine Manson
while looking on are: MLA Don McRae, Kindle Parson, parent volunteer,
Cynthia Sklarchuk, Courtenay Elementary PAC President, Alan Douglas, Director of Elementary Instruction,
Comox Valley Lion Shelley and students from Courtenay Elementary.
Pictured above is Simone Maguire, RN CDE, from the Comox Valley Diabetes Education Centre ready to test Lion Chuck.
For additional information please visit http://www.diabetes.ca/.
Into 14 apple boxes, we boxed up 4,483 pair of used eyeglasses for shipment to Calgary Lions Eyeglass Recycle Centre.
We also gave an iPhone to Pat Chicquen, who because of mac-ular degeneration, is legally blind. Pat is an active volunteer with the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and serves as President of its local chapter, 2nd Vice President of the BC & Yukon Divi-sion of the CCB and delegate to the national organization. She is also training to be a peer mentor with the CNIB. Pat already uses some adaptive devices for the blind in her home, and an iPhone will give her much greater ability to travel independently.
Thanks to Lion Don Jones of the Victoria Imperial Lions and the Canadian Federation of the blind for their assistance. Shown in the picture above is our CVLC Secretary Nancy presenting the iPhone to Pat while Pat’s friend, Rose, and members of the Comox Valley Lions Club look on.
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Where: Where: Where: Sooke River Campground Time: Time: Time: 11 am—3 pm (Ducks race at 1 pm)
Musical Performance Winner: Lion Peter Bourne, Capital City Lions Runner-up: Lion Maureen Winn, Clallam Bay Lions Zone Chair Bulletin Winner: Lion Brian Morin, Zone 2Runner-up: Lion Cecil Specht, Zone 5
Esquimalt Lions performing at their best!
Lion Bob Orchard receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his dedicated humanitarian services.
Sooke Harbourside Lion President Joanne Phillips
picking up Club awards from DG Alan Guy.
Musical Performance: Lion Maureen Winn,
Clallam Bay LionsLion PDG Ron Metcalfe of the
Alberni Valley Lions. Ron got ourDistrict 19-I Website
up and running again!
Dr. Nancy Messmer awarded Distinguished Leadership Award from International President, Chancellor Bob Corlew. District I Governor, Alan Guy, Past International Director, Patti Hill, Council of Governors Chair, Dr. Enoch Rowland, and Past International Director, Roger Richert presented the award.
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ZONE 1 LIONS really Enjoyed District Conference
in Sidney By the SeaA contingent of Olympic Peninsula Lions (Zone 1) attend-
ed the District I Conference, including nine Forks Lions, four from Clallam Bay Sekiu, five from Port Angeles, and four from Sequim Valley.
Zone 1 Chair, Maureen Winn of Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions, reported on achievements and activities in the Zone, led group singing and performed a hula, winning a prize in the Musical Performance category.
Dr. Nancy Messmer, hosted a display of Lions Environment Projects, engaged participants in public relations, and offered thank you remarks for guest speaker, Bob McDonald, CBC host of Quirks and Quarks.
Mike Dukes, of Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions, became the 1st Vice District Governor Elect of District I, offered thank you remarks for guest speaker, Past International Director, Patti Hill, and led a well-received workshop on Membership Growth.
Forks Lions noted the paper banners on the wall and fearlessly hung their cloth banner on the stage for all to enjoy.
Port Angeles Lion, Chris Zook, hosted a booth about the Northwest Lions Foundation. Port Angeles Lion and Past Coun-cil Chair, Gary Reidel, emceed the Saturday Banquet and many behind-the-scenes activities.
Lions Clubs District Conferences link Lions from 58 Clubs in learning and fellowship and fun, assisting us in the ongoing work of serving our communities.
Port Angeles Lions Larry Buckley, Kevin Borde, Chris Zook, and Clallam Bay Lion Mike Dukes.
Displays help Lions learn about Environment Projects from other Lions and from LCI.
Zone 1 Chair Maureen Winn doing a beautiful Hula.
Two Environment Chairs celebrate the decades of the 60’s and 40’s. Nancy Messmer sports flowers in
her hair and Bob Orchard gamely salutes Rosie the Riveter with a red bandana.
Forks Lions displaying theirClub banner on the stage.
Zone Chair Maureen Winn reports on activities in Zone 1 (Quilcene, Sequim Valley, Port Angeles, Crescent, Clallam Bay Sekiu, and Forks).
Sequim Valley Lions, President Chris Simmons and wife Jodi, with Past Zone Chair George Dooley, and wife Dianne
who is Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center Chair.
Port Angeles Lions, Past Council Chair
Gary Reidel and wife, Linda.
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Ava Nesbitt holding her Merit Award
for her Peace Poster Contest being held by
her sister. Ava’s photo went all the way to LCI and she was one of the few Merit Award
winners. This photo is of her
and her family.
Bob McDonald of the very popular Quirks and Quarks Show who was our guest speaker at the Saturday luncheon.
His topic was on hislatest book Canadian Spacewalkers.
1st Vice District Governor elect Mike Dukes explaining what he hopes to accomplish, with Lions Gary Reidel, Marcel Deslauriers
and Rob Dalton.
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Central SaanichLions Club
By Lion Terry Bain
Here’s what the Central Saanich Lions have been up to lately.
48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Our 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt was a great success again this year at Centennial Park. There was a large group of kids this year for all for age groups and even the under-three year olds picked up what they needed to do. Shown below are our two golden egg winners with their Easter baskets.
Little League Opening Day
A lot of kids and parents look forward to our pancake breakfast. This is our first break-fast event for the year and even though it is a small event it gives our newer members a chance at working the grills.
VCKC Voyageur Peninsula PaddleThe Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club’s 36th Annual Voyageur Paddle For The Kids raised about $14,000 this year for Camp Shawnigan. We supply the trans-portation bus and lunch in support of their efforts.
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Lion Patty Allen served as the MD-19 Executive Secretary/Treasurer for 19 years. As she retires we honor her service with this celebration.
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Come join us for a Day at the Races at the Emerald Downs Race Track in beautiful Auburn, WA.
Admission cost includes dinner in private dining and viewing room, admission, race program, handicapping expert and tip sheet.
Adults: $50 per person Teens age 11 thru 17: $35 Children age 5 thru 10: $20 Kids under 4 are FREE!
10:30: Behind-the-scenes tour of Emerald Downs starts at front gate 12:30: Gates open 1 PM: Roast of Patty Allen 1:25: Toast to the dedication and hard work of Patty Allen
Contests: Outstanding Ladies Race Day Hat Best Dressed Race Day apparel Patty Allen Look-Alike contest 50/50 Raffle
Represent your Club, Zone or District with banners and poles for display. Let everyone know that the LIONS are at Emerald Downs (to watch the horses)!
Save The Date Lions Day at the Races
Honoring Lion Patty Allen (MD 19 Social Event)
Saturday June 3, 2017 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Reservations deadline May 12 (No event tickets sold at the gate)
Checks for “Lions District 19C”, send to Lion Ron Bohlman at 15003 128th St E., Puyallup, WA 98374. Questions: (253) 445 – 5404 or (253) 753 – 4616 or [email protected]
Hotel information:
Travel Lodge $55/night. 888.942.7384 (Make 10 reservations and get one room free)
Comfort Inn $69/night. 855.213.0582
MALAHAT Lions ClubCAMP SHAWNIGAN
Wishing Well & Repaired Sign
By Lion Dave Aronson
Below is a picture of the Wishing Well I built and it was donated to Camp Shawnigan by the Malahat Lions and
now is finally in place.
To the right is a picture showing Lion Tom Worth (with chainsaw) and Lion Alf Symington repairing a sign at
Camp Shawnigan.
Lion Bill Turner on his small crane.
The repaired sign
Announcement from the
SOOKE
Lions ClubSave the Date:
October 21st
The Sooke Lions Club will be hosting a
special evening in celebration of
Lions Club International Centennial!Stay tuned for more details on this
“not to be missed” fun event.
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Lion Patty Allen served as the MD-19 Executive Secretary/Treasurer for 19 years. As she retires we honor her service with this celebration.
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Come join us for a Day at the Races at the Emerald Downs Race Track in beautiful Auburn, WA.
Admission cost includes dinner in private dining and viewing room, admission, race program, handicapping expert and tip sheet.
Adults: $50 per person Teens age 11 thru 17: $35 Children age 5 thru 10: $20 Kids under 4 are FREE!
10:30: Behind-the-scenes tour of Emerald Downs starts at front gate 12:30: Gates open 1 PM: Roast of Patty Allen 1:25: Toast to the dedication and hard work of Patty Allen
Contests: Outstanding Ladies Race Day Hat Best Dressed Race Day apparel Patty Allen Look-Alike contest 50/50 Raffle
Represent your Club, Zone or District with banners and poles for display. Let everyone know that the LIONS are at Emerald Downs (to watch the horses)!
Save The Date Lions Day at the Races
Honoring Lion Patty Allen (MD 19 Social Event)
Saturday June 3, 2017 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Reservations deadline May 12 (No event tickets sold at the gate)
Checks for “Lions District 19C”, send to Lion Ron Bohlman at 15003 128th St E., Puyallup, WA 98374. Questions: (253) 445 – 5404 or (253) 753 – 4616 or [email protected]
Hotel information:
Travel Lodge $55/night. 888.942.7384 (Make 10 reservations and get one room free)
The Nanaimo Lions have completed their Free Skate program for this Lionistic Year. Although we experienced many days of snow and bad weather, the participation was 6,100 skaters for the season, down slightly from last year.
With that success behind us, we initiated a Free Swim program at Beban Pool on April 2. This program will run for the months of April, May and June. Six hundred and eighty-six swimmers have taken advantage of the program in the first four swims so we feel we have another program which is serving a community need.
We have completed our second year of the Spot Scanner eye screening program of Grade Four and Seven students in 16
schools in the Nanaimo/Ladysmith School District 68. We have one more school to do in the first week of May which will conclude the program in all the schools in our area. We will publish the number of students surveyed in the next Soapbox.
The Nanaimo Lions are celebrating their 70th year this year. We invite you to attend our Charter Evening. There will be more information in future DG Newsletters.
Nanaimo Lions 70th CHARTER NIGHT
SATURDAY, September 30, 2017
Time: 5:30 pm
Nanaimo Yacht Club 400 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC
$35 –per personMC PDG Rob Dalton
Guest speaker to be announcedThere will also be Door Prizes and 50/50 Draws
Our Baynes Sound Lions Club is happy to share that, based on a suc-cessful year of grant applications and dedicated fundraising, we were able to increase our bursary awards from two to four students.
Our Club will provide four $500 bursaries to deserving students of the Comox Valley who are moving forward to Post-Secondary Education.
We received a total of 12 applications for funding from local students - it was a difficult selection process as these young people are shining stars academically and in their demonstrated passion for giving back to their communi-ty. We graded our candidates based on their scholastic stand-ings, commitment to volunteering and financial need. Our winners will be announced during award ceremonies in our two local high schools.
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GORDON HEAD Lions Club’s
By PDG John HiggsSecretary
Gordon Head Lions Club
37th ANNUAL INSTALLATION NIGHT
& SOCIAL
Wednesday June 7, 2017
LOCATION: The VICTORIAN at McKENZIE
at 4300 Douglas Street, Victoria
5:30pm Happy Hour6:00pm Dinner:
ROAST BEEF, etc, DESSERT,
TEA/COFFEE $20
(REFRESHMENTS – BYOB)
Official Induction Ceremony of new officers for 2017/2018
ZCE 19-I-3 Bob Orchard officiatingParade of the Presidential Canes
We had a great turnout for the Easter Egg Hunt. Shawnigan Community Hall hosted the event but the Mill Bay Lions were there in full force with lots of fresh popcorn and juice.
Lion Barret as the live Easter Bunny made the rounds for pic-tures with the kids.
Please keep June 17 open as the Mill Bay Lions, along with the Malahat Legion, will be hosting the annual Fishing Derby.
Tickets will be available soon at the Malahat Legion 134.July 1 Canada Day the Mill Bay Lions will be again cooking up
a great Pancake Breafast co- hosted at the Malahat Legion. Come and bring the family for great eats and help celebrate Canada Day!
COMOX VALLEY MONARCH Lions Club
By Lion Cathy Specht
This past month our Club did a successful Vision Screening pilot project with two schools in the Comox Valley.
We screened 304 Grade 2 & 4 students and found that 21 stu-dents need a referral for further testing!
When initially introduced, this project was well received by the School Board Office and continued with the same positive response in each of the schools we worked with.
We now look forward to being able to offer this valuable pro-gram to all the elementary schools in the Comox Valley.
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LADYSMITHLions Club
By Lion Jim Masyk
We had a successful Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Transfer Beach Park on April 14. Forecasted rain did not occur thus permitting nearly 400 people to enjoy the event.
About 110 pounds of chocolate Easter Eggs were scattered in three areas to serve three age categories.
Hot chocolate and coffee were served.The local Fire Department arrived in their big Rescue Truck and
delivered the Easter Bunny. Children were encouraged to get on the truck and become “firemen” for the moment.
The Easter Bunny distributed Easter Eggs too.
Popular Fire Truck inspection.
Waiting for the signal to begin the search for eggs.
SOOKE HARBOURSIDELions Club
Members doing promotion work on the side of the highway during evening rush hour as folks return home from work!
The townsfolk tell them they appreciate the reminders.
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CRESCENT BAYPres: John Kent • Sec: Marylou Waitz
ACTIVITIES: tba
PORT ANGELESPres: Larry Buckley • Sec: Jessica Edgmon
ACTIVITIESHigh School Football Team
dessert award banquetBreakfast for “Relay for Life”
Food booth at Clallam County FairHusky Football Ticket Raffle
Food-A-Thon for Pt Angeles Food BankOlympic Discovery Marathon
U of WA Football Season Ticket RaffleWhite Cane Days Golden Ear Days
QUILCENEPres: Margot Hamilton • S: Starla Audette
ACTIVITIESRibs for Kids Dinner Quilcene Shin DigLions Club Raffle
Marathon Run
SEQUIM VALLEYPres: Chris Simmons Sec: Betty Wilkerson
ACTIVITIES Irrigation Festival and Crab Feed
Loggers Show Beer & Wine GardenLavender Festival Beer & Wine Garden
Holiday BanquetsSupport Hoko River State Park/ClallumGarden Cowan Farm - Distribute food
End-of-Year PicnicChristmas Holiday Bazaar Town Decorations
FORKSPres: Ryan Bechtold • Sec: Josh Broo
ACTIVITIES White Cane Day
Salmon Bake
Eleven ZONE I-2 CLUBS
Activities listed are those that are MONEY-RAISING events Clubs puts on, or participate in.
2017MEETINGS/EVENTS
to Attend:
JUNE 3PORT McNEILL LIONS
CELEBRATE THEIR
50that their
Port McNeill Lions Hall
JUNE 30–JULY 4LIONS CLUB
INTERNATIONALCELEBRATING THEIR
100th CENTENNIAL in Chicago, Illinois
SOOKE HARBOURSIDE LIONS CLUB
By Lion Josie Masi
Each year the BC Lions for Children with Disabilities recognizes Lions within each District that have donated the highest amount to Easter Seals Services.
The winner receives a patch to put on their Club Banner.
This 2015 – 2016 year, the Sooke Harbourside Lions won this award for District 19i.
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ROYAL OAK Pres: Annemarie Rindt • Sec: Ken Beattie
ACTIVITIESValentines Dinner/Dance
Christmas Tree Chipping for BCThe Oak Bay Tea Party
at Willows Beach
SAANICHPres: Rick Panter • Sec: Mike Claxton
ACTIVITIES Christmas Tree Chipping, +
SOOKEPres: Gerry St. Laurent • Sec: Brian Phillips
ACTIVITIESSooke Telephone Book/Business Directory
Ballpark Concession Murray Road ParkHard Times Dance
Galloping Goose 32km Walk Annual Motorcycle Poker Run
Breakfast with SantaChristmas Tree Chipping
VICTORIA IMPERIALPres: Dave Bulinckx • Sec: Don Jones
ACTIVITIESServing hot meals at Our Place, for
people in need in Victoria. Supporting Mustard Seed Food Bank
with hampers
ZONE I-2 CLUBS ZONE I-2 CLUBS
SOOKE HARBOURSIDE
Pres: Joanne Phillips • Sec: Jane Beddows
ACTIVITIESBallpark Concession
Camp Challenge Camp ShawniganSelective Catering
Change for DiabetesPurina Walk for Dog Guides
Duck Day at the Flats+Duck Race Fall Fair Concession
Hot dogs on Saturdays in spring/ summerHuntington’s Book Sale
Taste of BCTwoonie TuesdaysWomen’s Show
Sooke Santa Parade Christmas Craft Fair Concession
Christmas Tree chipping
SOOKE DISTRICT LIONESS
Pres: Ellen Martin • Sec: Diane Morton
WEST SHORE Pres: Joan Chevrier • Sec: Gary Mitchell
ACTIVITIESCNIB Fishing Derby
Chip In for KidsNovember Dance
10th and 11th Juan de Fuca Dances at Legion
Centre Pancake BreakfastPancake Bkft for Royal Bay High School
Royal Bay Seniors Christmas Dinner
VICTORIA CHINATOWN
Pres: Alan Yuen • Sec: Art Quon
ACTIVITIESCasino Night, +
VICTORIA CHINATOWN LIONESS
Pres: Annette Quan • Sec: Donna May
ACTIVITIESYearly Author’s Banquet
Clothing Swap/Sale Birthday donations for each
Lioness CharityChinese New Years Banquet
Christmas Tree Chipping
ACTIVITIESGift bags on Mothers
and Father’s DayBallpark Concession
Fall Fair Salmon Derby dinner Museum open house
Serving refreshments at Sooke Legion #54 (for special events) Assisting the Sooke Lions Club
when requestedAnnual Oktoberfest in support
of Santa Sacks programChristmas Tree chipping
ZONE I-2 CLUBS
Activities listed are those that are MONEY-RAISING events Clubs puts on, or participate in.
CENTRAL SAANICH Pres: John Hannam • Sec: Bob Warren
Activities listed are those that are MONEY-RAISING events Clubs puts on, or participate in.
ACTIVITIESPennies for Puppies
Lioness Garage Sales Catering Service
Christmas Showcase of Arts & Crafts
MALCOLM ISLAND
Lions ClubBy Lion John Malthouse, Club Secretary
APRIL 29th in Sointula #60-2nd Street we are holding an auction of contents at an old well known boat house that is scheduled for demolition. It contains many old and valued boat house trea-surers etc. including old lathes, grinding wheels, brass props, mast poles, planks, beams, old windows, bicycle, broad axe, etc. Promising to be a big event.
This will raise funds for local charities, societies. Viewing starts at 11 a.m. and auction starts at 1 p.m. Beer garden and concession stand available.
We are also renovating the Kaleva Trail, popular with locals and tourists.
We provide funding assistance for stage arts at the school and fundraising for the field trips.
The FINN fund continues to assist those needing help accessing critical medical assistance down island.
Always something to keep local Lions busy serving our community.
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GABRIOLA Pres: Betsy Banford • Sec: Carol Martin
ACTIVITIESLandscaping Medical Clinic Grounds
FirewoodSeniors/Disabled Taxi Service
Concert on the Green Pancake Breakfasts
Purina Walk for Dog GuidesChristmas Ferry Line Collections
HUB CITY NANAIMO Pres: Kim Fahr • Sec: Peter Thomas
