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Lions Clubs International
District 31-N
2016-2017
District Governor
Lion Irwin Siegelwax (Linda)
1107 Chelton Court NW
Calabash, NC 28467
(910) 287-4465 (Home)
(910) 209-6170 (Cell)
1st Vice District Governor
Lion James Kiser
PO Box 1456
Buies Creek, NC 27506
910-893-9424
2nd Vice District Governor
Lion Don E. Eggert (Susan)
805 Usher Avenue
Shallotte, NC 28470
910-471-0474
Cabinet Secretary
Lion Anne Metts (Carlton)
2001 Williamson Dr.
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 636-5000 (Home)
(252) 259-4142 (Cell}
Cabinet Treasurer
PDG Barbara Mayes (Mike)
212 S. Cotton Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
919-734-1497
Newsletter Editor
PDG Carlton Metts (Anne)
2001 Williamson Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 636-5000 (Home)
(252) 259-4140 (Cell)
International Association of Lions Clubs
District 31-N Newsletter North Carolina Volume 17 Issue 3 September, 2016
Craven County Partners In Education
Announces Stuff the Bus As school begins, school supply lists are made available to
students and parents, but not all students are able to arrive the
first day of school with the items required to put them on the
road to success; some parents simply can’t afford to purchase
the items needed. .
To assist those students, Partners In Education (PIE), in partnership with Craven County
Schools will have bright yellow school buses and colorful totes set up in front of the three
Walmart Stores in Craven County on August 6, 2016, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (New Bern -
3105 Dr. M.L. King, Jr., Blvd. and 2915 Neuse Blvd., and Havelock - 566 U.S. 70). Generous
shoppers can donate school supplies for students who have been identified as in-need by their
school counselors. .
Volunteers from the schools and our community will be on hand and honking the horn of the
school bus each time a donation is made as a way of showing thanks. .
Last year, through the generosity of our community, Partners In Education received $22,000
in donations and was able to assist over 550 students. Based on this success, Partners In
Education is recruiting the help of all our community partners so that we are able to reach
even more students this year.
Partners In Education is an educational foundation that provides grant funding and special
programs to classrooms and schools within the Craven County Schools system. Since 1988,
PIE has been changing the lives of students and families in our community. Darlene Brown, Executive Director
Twin Rivers Lions Club President Carlie Metts presents Darlene Brown of the
Craven County Partners in Education the Lions Club’s check of $500 for the Stuff the Bus
Event. This is one of the Twin Rivers Lions Club’s community projects selected in supporting
our youth in education.
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Message from: District Governor Irwin Siegelwax
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August was Amazing We started the month with an awesome turnout of our members on August 6
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at our Brighter Visions Kickoff and first Cabinet Meeting in Faison. I was thrilled with the turnout. Every possible seat in the Church was occupied and our members turned in a total of $16,130.93 to start our yearly Brighter Visions campaign. Our Lions Club International President, Chancellor Bob Corlew, is asking each Club to do four (or more) Service Projects this year and add one member to their Clubs, while retaining our existing members. During my Club visits this month, I am encouraged by the many Service Projects I see, both being planned and ongoing within these Clubs. Keep in mind all Clubs are asked to begin planning a Community Legacy
Project to be completed by 2018. While there are suggestions for a Project on the L.C.I. website, I encourage each Club to think of a project – outside the box. The Kinston Ram Neuse Club has such a project. They are raising “1,000,000 pennies for the Lenior Homeless Shelter”. So far they have raised in excess of 400,000 pennies. Good News: Our District Directory and District Newsletters are now available on our District website. PDG Lion Carlton Metts has sent out instructions to the Club Presidents and Secretaries as to how to access the information. A huge thank you to Lion Carlie Metts for making this happen. Only 2 more months until most of our Clubs have their Strides Event and/or Diabetes Screenings in November. Remember to publicize your event(s) heavily both before and after your event(s). Any help you may need please contact either my Strides / Diabetes Awareness Chair, Lion Randy West at [email protected] or 919-820-0108, or myself. I am confident that all of our Clubs will participate this year, no matter how small your Club may be, in a Diabetes Screening and/or Strides Event. As I have said, while November (National Diabetes Month) works for most Clubs, if a different month works for your Club, that is okay. We just need to try to do the event(s) at the same time each year for Public awareness. One of our newest Clubs, Fayetteville Community Lions Club is getting ready for their 2nd Annual Cape Fear Valley Kids with Diabetes Family Fun Run on Saturday September 17th at the Medical Arts Building in Downtown Fayetteville. The event last year helped send 16 children to Camp Dixie (for children with Diabetes) this year. The Lumberton Lions Club will be doing SPOT Vision Testing at the 3
rd Annual Diabetes Wellness
Day on Saturday October 15th. As of this report – August 26, I am pleased to report that we by August 31st will have added 19 members this month. We are well on our way to an awesome year:
1) The Hanover Lions Club with 5 members added 3 this month. 2) I installed 2 new members in the Aurora Lions Club which had 10 members. 3) On Monday August 29th, I will be installing 4 new members into the Washington Evening Club, which began the year with 6 members. I am proud to be your District Governor as we become known as District 31-N where the N stands for “Not Second To Any Other District”. As I visit your Club, I am looking forward to installing a new member or two into your Club.
Here is my September Schedule: Thursday Sept 1 – DG Visit to New Bern Twin Rivers – installing two new members Tuesday Sept 6 – DG Visit to Burgaw – installing a new member Friday Sept 9 – Zone 3 Meeting Sunday Sept 11 – 9-11 Memorial Services in Shallotte Tuesday Sept 13 – Sunday Sept 18 US/Canada Forum Omaha, Nebraska Monday Sept 19 – Zone 11 Meeting Tuesday Sept 20 – Calabash AM Meeting Monday Sept 26 – DG Visit to Selma Tuesday Sept 27 – DG Visit to Beaufort
Sincerely DG Lion Irwin
Message from:
1st Vice District Governor James Kiser
Fellow Lions: The operation on my right eye was completed on April 18, 2016. My last
appointment was on August 16, 2016. The vision in my right eye is still not clear.
To this point they have not determined why my vision is not clear. It has been
determined that in my right eye I am nearsighted and in my left I am farsighted. I
was given a prescription for glasses to adjust these discrepancies, and in an effort to
help me at night and day with distance.. I took the prescription to the optometrist
and they filled the prescription. I have an appointment to meet with the surgeon
next month and he will give an evaluation on any improvements to my vision. I
have said before that it has been a long and difficult time for me. I continue to adjust
and readjust to manage my district duties.
I am able to drive with a little difficulty during daylight hours, and a high degree of difficulty at night and in
rainy weather.
I will begin my assigned club visitations during September and continue them to completion throughout the
year. Based on my personal situation with my vision as well as new officers in the clubs I cannot give dates and
times of my visits but will adjust as needed. There are several factors which I must consider prior to traveling
anywhere. Many of you have assisted me and/or offered , and everyone I talk to has expressed their concern in
reference to my current situation. Thank all of you again for your consideration.
August I was able to attend the Brighter Visions Kickoff and First Cabinet Meeting on August 6, 2016. in Faison. ! also attended and participated with Council Of Governors and NCLI meetings in Raleigh on August 12-14,
2016.
September
My current plans for September are sketchy at this time but whatever I do will be done.
James L. Kiser, [email protected]
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Total Statewide Goal: $687,500 Statewide Brighter Visions Report On July 1, 2013, NCLI implemented the Brighter Visions Annual Fund Drive, a change in name and a big change in our fundraising philosophy. In order to maintain our current programs and then grow and expand our services it is necessary to look to additional fundraising areas to help supplement the monies that keep the programs and services alive for our VIPs. Our kickoffs in August have successfully taken place in each District. District L came alive during its kickoff at the McCune Center in Black Mountain. Club after club presented big checks to start the Brighter Visions engine! A local VIP told her story about how Camp Dogwood impacted and changed her life by opening up her world to other VIPs with similar life stories. She found that she was not alone as she once thought. District Governor Max Bumgardner and District Chair Leon Pryor put together a thought-provoking kickoff program. The resident tail twister in District I, Lion Chris Beck, displayed the height of enthusiasm as he collected funds for a Brighter Visions Raffle. His efforts, along with the efforts of the co-chairs of the District’s Brighter Visions Fund Drive, were lively as their clubs and individuals in the District came forward with the greatest amount of kickoff funds ever received at one time by a district! Now the work must begin, for we must share with our donors how their donation is being used and how their donation has made an impact on real people. If you do not know how these funds are being used, perhaps it is time for a refresher course to be given by your District Chair for Brighter Visions. Your District Chair is eagerly waiting for your phone call. A banner patch and year tab will be presented to each Club that equals or exceeds the average per capita donation to the Brighter Vision Annual Fund Drive. Lions, we must go ABOVE AND BEYOND what is asked. NCLI would like Brighter Visions to inspire and motivate our donors creating their ownership just as we are inspired and motivated as Lions!
Yours in Service, PDG Jana Peedin, Statewide Brighter Visions Chair
Message from 2nd VDG Don Eggert
Congratulations and thank you to the clubs that made donations totaling
$14,500 at the Brighter Visions/Camp Dogwood Kickoff held recently in
Faison. What a great start!
I’m beginning club visits on behalf of our District Governor. One thing
I’ll talk about is that we, as Lions, should be known for our service to the
community, not for the fish fries, broom sales or other ways we raise
money. Those things are important, but it’s not what we are really about.
The motto “We Serve” means we give to the community by helping the
VIPs, buy eye glasses for the needy, educate on diabetes, help youth and
give to various needs such as Smart Start and the local Literacy Council.
That’s what “We Serve” means.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2017 Districts 31– N&S Mid-Winter Convention
January 20-21, 2017
at Holiday Inn, Greenville, NC
Zone 1-6 chairs-Keep me in mind for a Brighter Visions program. Will be
happy to come to one of your zone meetings to give a program. .
Lion Don Eggert, 2 Vice Dist. Gov & Co-Chair Brighter Visions
Wanted: District 31-N Newsletter Editor for 2017-2018
Fellow Lions of District 31 N, We are searching for my replacement as Newsletter
Editor beginning with the July 1, 2017 edition. I have
enjoyed this endeavor of providing Lions of District 31-H
& N with news and Lions information for over 8 years, but
it is time for a change. I am willing to assist anyone to get
started, the June 2017 edition will be my last issue. If
interested please call me at 252-636-5000 for more
information.
Burgaw Lions Club’s Activities
Shotgun Raffle Fundraiser
We will be holding a shotgun raffle with drawing date set for Oct 4. The shotgun will be a 12 gauge with a camo stock.
We will be distributing tickets when we get them. Get out there and sell all your tickets to your hunting friends.
Tickets $5. Or 5 for $20.00
President
PDG Charles Holleman
Rocky Mount Evening Lions Club
1st Vice President
PDG George Suggs
Sand Hill Lions Club
2nd Vice President
PDG Sandy Scarlett
Durham Lions Club
Secretary
PDG Gary Steele
Cleveland Lions Club
Treasurer
PCC Skippy Jackson
Faison Lions Club
Immediate Past President
PDG Paul Bledsoe,
W-S Twin City Host Lions Club
Your 2016-2017 NC Lions, Inc. Officers
Were installed on Saturday August 13, 2016 at the Raleigh Crabtree Marriott Hotel with Past International
Director Harvey Whitley officiating as the Installing Officer. Along with the NCLI officers PID Harvey
installed the NCLI Statewide Committee Chairs and the Statewide Council of Governors Committee
Chairs. All Officers and Committee Chairs assumed duties on July 1, 2016 with their term ending June 30,
2016.
Congratulations to all the officers and chairs. Best of luck for the coming year.
Many thanks to all of the 2015-2016 Officers and Committee Chairs for an outstanding year in supporting
our Lions and Districts throughout the year. Special thanks to Immediate Past President Paul Bledsoe and
Immediate Past Council Chair Skippy Jackson for great leadership and direction you provided to all this past
year. Your accomplishments will be a gauge that others will compare and use in the coming years. Great job
to All!
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Wilmington Lions Club’s Activities
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Anderson Creek Lions Club
Following the installation of new club officers in July, the ACC Lions Club used the rest of the summer to organize for the upcoming year. This included the development and approval of our charity budget, researching some additional
charity donation opportunities, and realigning our various Committee leads.
As the school year begins our current efforts are focused on collecting donations of school supplies and coordinating for some new computers to support the Boys Cabin at the Boys and Girls Home. We will have more on these efforts
for the October Newsletter. Submitted by Lion Jeff Weart Secretary
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Angier Lions Club annual vision and hearing screening for our community. Angier Lions Club hosted the NC Lions Mobile Screening Unit on August 27. Teaming up with My Eyes Optometry and Assured Audiology of Fuquay, we were able to screen 27 individuals in the MSU. My Eyes provided two optometrists and assistants throughout the day and Dr. Stephanie Galloway conducted hearing screenings. A local Certified Nursing Assistant provided blood pressure checks and diabetic screening and Lion Vince Schimmoller with Western Harnett Lions Club used the SPOT device to screen 21 children with 3 referred for further examination. Even a downpour couldn’t
dampen our spirits and our desire to serve. Submitted by Secretary W. J. Baker
Profile Legacy Co-Chair: Lion James Matthew Jones- Newest Buies Creek Lion James Matthew Jones was born and raised in the Oklahoma City area. He attended the University of Oklahoma for his bachelor's and master's degrees in botany, and then studied at universities in Italy, Germany, and Austria for a master's degree in horticulture. He then interned at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston for a summer before working for two years as a research assistant for University of California Cooperative Extension, focusing on almond, pistachio, and walnut production. He began working with NC State Cooperative Extension in Harnett County as the Consumer and
Commercial Horticulture Agent in October 2015. where he oversees the Extension Master G a r d e n e r V o l u n t e e r program and want to focus my p rog ram on e n c o u r a g i n g citizens of the county to grow their own food (and appreciate where their food comes from). He is also working towards promoting increased horticultural production in
Harnett County Buies Creek Lions Club Legacy Group
Revised District Governor Monetary Goals At our First Cabinet Meeting, it was brought to my attention that we did not have the VIP Fishing tournament listed. Please note that has been adjusted, and we have voted on a goal
of $1 a member. This brings the total monetary goal for the year to $20 a member. Of the Goals specified, please note that $17 of the $20 goes towards very deserving programs. The remaining $3, goes towards District Awards that can be given to Lions
throughout the District for exceptional efforts during the year in Community Service. Last year, only 48% of our Clubs participated. This year, I am asking each Club to contribute as much as they can, per member, towards
these Goals. Thank you in advance for all you do and your assistance with these Goals.
Sincerely DG Lion Irwin
Youth Exchange Needs Host Families for our Centennial
As part of the Centennial Celebration – we will be inviting 4 males and 4 females to be part of a Youth Exchange
with us in North Carolina.
They are asking us for families that would like to volunteer to be Host Families during July 8 thru July 22, 2017.
During the 2 weeks they would be with you, it is anticipated that they would be treated the same as your family, If you
go on vacation would be taken with you.
They would have the individual you host fly into the airport closest to you. After the 2 weeks, they would spend
the next two weeks from July 22 thru August 4, 2017 being reunited and going around the State with the Committee
Chairs, Larry and Paulette Gasperson.
If you are interested, there is an application for Host families that needs to be filled out and returned to either
Gasperson.
Committee Chairs:
Lions Larry and Paulette Gasperson
PO Box 494
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Email: [email protected] Home Phone: 828-883-8596
Cell Larry: 828-384-4530
Cell Paulette: 828-384-0057
Sincerely DG Lion Irwin
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Fayetteville Community Lions Club
Upcoming Activities
Fayetteville Community Lions Club would like to challenge
all the Lions Clubs in District 31-N to come out and "walk
the walk" as this is our second annual event. If they can't
walk, then send money! LOL! As a matter of fact... the Lion's
group that has the largest number of walkers and/or brings
in the most money, can dump a bucket of water on ME!!! In
particular, I would like to challenge the Vass, Harnett
County, and Massey Hill Lions to come out and "play" with
us!!! But All Lions in NC are very welcome! Let's make this a
fun "Lion Family" affair!!!
We are trying to get more kids into camp free this year and
this is our "signature event"... If any group wants to join the
walk, sell something, have a tent, or has a brilliant idea to
bring in dough, they are all welcome as long as they contact
us and we get a small percentage. More details can be pro-
vided by contacting myself or 'Ana Elliott'
Lion Mayra McCloud, President
Fayetteville Community Lion's Club
District 31N
931-252-8147
District 31-N
District 31-N
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Southport Lions Club Events The United Special Sportman Alliance (USSA) and Childs Wish are non-profit organizations with representatives all over the country that specialize in sending critically-ill and disabled youths on an outdoor adventure of their dreams! Brigid O'Donoghue, a Lion from Pittsville, WI is the Founder and CEO of these organizations and she reached out to Southport Lion Kathy Scheflen who readily agreed and recruited her fellow Lions to help out at the August 12, 2016 fishing event at the Southport, NC Marina for these chronically and terminally ill kids and their families. After returning from fishing, everyone including the captains of the boats, marina staff, and volunteers were treated to a hotdog and hamburger lunch! Kathy and her fellow Lions did a great job organizing, cooking, serving, socializing with the kids and families and cleaning up at the end of the afternoon. The Southport Lions supported this effort in every way we could to help put smiles on the children and their families!
From left to right: Gina Poppe, Owner of Uncorked by the Sea; Warren Mortley, Executive Director of Providence Home; and
Southport Lion Kathy Scheflen. Photo by Kathy Scheflen.
Cheers everyone! A wine tasting fundraiser was
held at Southport’s Uncorked by the Sea to
benefit the Providence Home. Providence
Home is a family emergency teen shelter
located in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Their mission is to provide short term and safe
shelter to youth who due to high risk, a crisis
situation, or an emergency cannot remain with
their families. There were "Good Wines for a
Great Cause" which were enjoyed by many
making the evening a huge success. Nearly $800
was raised for the Providence Home. The
event was coordinated by Kathy Scheflen,
Southport Lions Club liaison to the Providence
Home.
Southport Lions Wine Tasting for Providence Home
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Southport Lions Club It’s All About The Boat…The Boat…The Boat
Lumberton Lions Club’s Activities Club Secretary Jim Kirkland and Past President James Martin attended the annual Better Visions/ White Cane Kickoff
meeting held in Faison, NC August 6th. The club was recognized for its contribution of $125 per member. At the
meeting $3,500 was presented to the Better Visions Campaign.
Club Secretary Jim Kirkland and Past President James Martin attended the District 31-N Cabinet meeting hosted by the
Faison Lions Club August 6th.
Zone Chairman Jack Stephens made an unofficial visit to present District N 2015-2016 Awards. Lion David Cox was
made a Progressive Jack Stickley Fellow, Lions Jim Kirkland and Kenny Cox were recognized for their contributions to
District N.
The club received credit from NCLI for 456 pair of eyeglasses collected
The club received credit from NCLI for 51 ink cartridges collected.
The club received publicity in the local newspaper, The Robesonian in a story about district awards.
The club paid all the District Governor’s Monetary Goals of 20 dollars per member.
The club paid the District N semiannual dues.
A club member provided transportation for a VIP to eye doctor in Fayetteville, NC.
The annual Lions Birthday/Anniversary Calendar Sale has begun.
The club members are selling Camp Dogwood Raffle tickets.
Plans are underway to participate in an all-day Diabetes Awareness event October 15, 2016.
Smithfield Lions Club recently
spent their morning painting fire
hydrants for the Town of
Smithfield Fire Department! Shown
left to right: Lion Jeanette
Massengill, Rachel Ayers, and Lion
Karen Brown.
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Simthfield Lions Club’s Activities: To further the
International President's
Feed the Hungry challenge
this quarter, Rachel Ayers
and Sheila Rowland presented
a program about what they are
doing in Johnston County, NC
through Helping Hands and
Hearts, a local organization
which is reaching out to
distressed families in the
community by bringing them
free food through a soup
kitchen, a produce market,
and free clothing store. Left
to right: Shelia Rowland,
Program chair Karen Brown,
and Rachel Ayers.
Kinston Host Lions Club Hosts a
“Strides” Rockin’ Walk-A-Thon For Diabetes Awareness Kinston, NC - On November 5th, members of the Kinston Host Lions Club, along with their friends and families, will rock and walk in their 1st Annual “Strides”: Lions for Diabetes Awareness Event.
The rockin’ walk-a-thon will be from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM in the Woodmen Community Center Gymnasium. We hope everyone will rock at least one hour or walk at least one mile. We want you to set your own personal goal. We expect great participation from our town and surrounding communities, families, churches and civic organizations. Registration dates and times will be forthcoming. For more details, go to our Facebook Page: Strides – Lions for Diabetes Awareness. Health screenings and other information from local companies will be available free to the public during the event. You may also contact Sharon Axelberg, Club President, at [email protected] or 252-523-1019.
Please help us as we “Stride” to help Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics, children and adults, to have better lifestyles. Our proceeds will be used to sponsor campers at Camp Needle in the Pines Diabetic Camp and to support local diabetics who can’t afford diabetic pumps and supplies. We need individuals, teams and corporate sponsorships.
If your club is not participating in a “Strides” event, please join us on November 5th as a team and help us in our efforts to raise awareness and money to support diabetics in our local areas.
Kinston Host Club has been very busy this month. We sponsored the Mobile Screening Unit on August 11th at Kinston Community Health Center. We served 46 people and referred several. We joined with Kinston Ram Neuse Club for our Annual Reverse Drawing on August 11th. The clubs together raised over $9,000 to be used to support the blind and visually impaired in our communities. KHLC had a broom sale at Kinston’s Farmers Market on August 20th and sold the most brooms we have sold since I’ve been in the KHLC – almost 5 years.
Coming soon, we have another broom sale and registration for our “Strides” event on October 8th at the Farmers Market. Our Strides event is November 5th. We will host the Mobile Screening Unit again November 10th at the Kinston Veterans Home. We will be having an auction to raise money for our Christmas VIP party on December 8th (if you like auctions, please contact me for more information – [email protected] or 252-523-1019). We always have a wonderful evening of food, fun and raising lots of money to put on the best VIP party we can.
We have completed our Centennial project by sponsoring a wooden bench in the Kinston Teens Vision Garden and committing to support the Kinston Teens in their efforts toward “Empowering our city’s youth through community service, leadership, and civic engagement”. Ongoing, we are purchasing and delivering pizzas monthly for “The Gate”, a faith-based teen program in Kinston. We join with you all in “striding” to serve our VIPS and our local communities in better ways each day. Thank you to all who support in our efforts. Lion Sharon Axelberg, President, Kinston Host Lions Club.
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Very Successful Brighter Visions and Camp Dogwood Raffle Kickoff
Above left: PCC Carlton Weeks presents retiring
Executive Director Steve Walker with a Gift
Package of Mount Olive Pickles. Above right: PDG Jana Peedin , Brighter Visions
Director relates the kickoff to Helen Keller’s
challenge to the Lions to become "knights of the
blind in the crusade against darkness." PDG Jana
had a great message for the District 31-N Lions. Left: Director Steve is talking about clubs
accomplishments and awards. Right: NCLI President Charles Holleman speaks on
the goals across the state and encouraging Lions to
try and meet the set goals for the district. Left: PDG Chris Headley speaks on the changes in
the raffle with the choices of the Buick Verano,
Encore and GMC Terrain. He also encouraged all
to meet the goal of three books per member and
that the funds go toward maintenance of Camp
Dogwood Facilities. Right: Lion Ray Shomari, District 31-N Brighter
Vision Co-Chair speaks of his goals and
encouragements to all lions on how to achieve the
District goals. Not Pictured: 2nd VDG Don Eggert, Brighter
Co-Chair asked clubs to contact both chairs for
club presentations. Below: Ditrict 31-N Lions are observing all of the
Kickoff Presentations.
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One resident will receive the gift of a trained service dog
By Carolyn Alford
Casper Vande Hei has spent a lifetime along with his family training service dogs. Even during his time in the Marine Corps, Casper still worked with dogs as a volunteer. Now that he is out of the Marine Corps, Casper, through his company Unleashed Dog Training, works full time training dogs for anxieties such as PTSD, seizures, the blind and physically handicapped. These dogs go all over the United States and world.
Locally, Casper is working with a black lab named Gem donated to his company by the Purple Heart Kennels in Maysville. When Gem is trained in about 18 months, she will be donated to the Jacksonville Host Lions Club to be given to a visually impaired person. Unleashed Dogs is providing all the training and equipment for the 18 months and will also donate training for the recipient of the service dog so it will be completely free to the visually impaired person in Onslow County.
“One of the things I love to do is give back to the community,” Casper said. “I have the credentials and the knowledge to help someone locally so that is what we are doing along with the Lions Club.”
Lions Club members are working with the Exceptional Children’s Department of Onslow County schools and the state social worker for the blind through the Onslow County Department of Social Services to find a suitable candidate for Gem, said Lions President Jim Wayne. The recipient will then have six months of training to learn to work with the dog. For more information about the Lions, call (910) 340-2727.
Gem’s training is coming along well and she is a natural, Casper said. At 10 weeks old, Gem led Casper through a course at First Presbyterian Church keeping Casper from running into overturned chairs and walls. At 20 weeks old, Casper is now working with overhangs and elevation change. Gem sits when the elevation changes to alert the blind person to feel for the curb or other change in height. Gem also sits in front of doors to alert the person to feel for the door knob and to watch the threshold.
Like all service dogs, Gem is also trained to go to the bathroom on demand but Gem is a natural. “Gem goes to the bathroom within three seconds of being told,” Casper said. “Dogs have the ability to do more than we give them credit for. When you see all the capabilities and desired effects, that’s when it starts getting fun.”
At 8-months-old, we will train her to not listen to what her owner is telling her to do if the safety of the person is at risk. Keep challenging her, making her harder, 8 months old disobedience, not listen to person telling them what to do, teach for all dogs, has to be taught into them, safety of person is at risk. “We are going to keep challenging her and making it harder,” Casper said. Service dogs that are trained for anxiety alerts pick up on the building panic attack even before the person does. The dog will lick the person and press and lean against them so that the person will pay attention to them instead of the developing panic attack. If the dog gets a major alert, he will stand up and hug the person and lick their face.
“No one can ignore that,” Casper said. Unleashed Dogs also trains dogs for diabetic and seizure alerts and mobility for those that cannot bend over, stability for bracing, wheelchair mobility and autism dogs. For autism dogs, the child as well as the family is trained. The dogs also compete in trials and usually do very well, bringing home several awards, Casper said. “The biggest reason we do what we do is to help others,” Casper said. “God gave me a gift to work through dogs, to teach dogs to help people so that is what I need to do.” Jacksonville Daily News Lion Debby Marsh, Secretary, Jacksonville Host Lions
Organ & Tissue Donation
Since the 1950’s the Lions have been instrumental in educating the public of the need for donation. People of
all ages and all walks of life are waiting for life-saving transplants. There are over 114,000 people on the
national waiting list and 3,600 waiting in North Carolina. They have names and faces and lives that they are
trying to hold together as they wait for a transplant. In 2013, more than 28,900 people began new lives thanks
to organ transplants and to individuals like you who chose to register to donate.
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Kinston Host Lions
Club’s Activities Below the club had the Mobile
Screening Unit on August 13,
2016. The screening was very
successful.
District's Global Membership Team Coordinator (DMT) On Sunday afternoon, I again, was installed the District's Global Membership Team Coordinator (DMT) which means you're going to be hearing a LOT about Membership and Retention from me this Lions year.
Last year we finished the year with a loss in membership in our District, but this year, we're going to have a net GAIN in membership. District Governor Irwin has set up contests in both halves of our year July thru December, and January thru July for clubs that increase the most in NET membership, which means membership number added and retention kept at a minimum. So, I'm urging you to get out and get NEW members and keep those you have.
I am, also, going to set up a team of 6 Lions Leaders who will be going into Clubs that need help in getting their membership up. We have already set a date in August to go into Greenville, and help them to find some new members. Also, we will be setting a date to help the Morehead City Club do the same thing. So, if you like to be a member of that TEAM, please let me know. Also, if your club would like help from the TEAM, also, let me know. Have a GREAT YEAR. PDG Bryan Carr, District's Global Membership Team Coordinator (DMT)
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District 31-N Lions
Welcomes New Members
JulY & AuGUST Reported
BEAUFORT LIONS CLUB
ANDY BIRMINGHAM Sponsor: DOT CRUMLEY
DOVE BLANTON Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
ALICE CUNDIFF Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
CAROLYN E HERRING Sponsor: GEORGE HERRING
GEORGE E HERRING
DALE HEWITT Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
JAMES D. WARD Sponsor: HEATHER WARD
SHARON BIRMINGHAM Sponsor: DOT CRUMLEY
J SCOTT CHASE Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
ELLA ENSIGN Sponsor: VINCENT SCHIMMOLLER
GEORGE B HERRING Sponsor: GEORGE HERRING
MARCIA F HERRING Sponsor: GEORGE HERRING
HEATHER WARD Sponsor: ALICE CUNDIFF
BENSON LIONS CLUB
MICHAEL SHANE HUDSON Sponsor: DEAN BARBOUR
SUSAN L. REEVES Sponsor: DEAN BARBOUR
BRIAN T. NAIG
WILLIAM RUSSELL REEVES Sponsor: DEAN BARBOUR
BURGAW LIONS CLUBS
LINDA R. LONGLEY Sponsor: CAROL PEAY
CALABASH LIONS CLUB
DANA HONEYCUTT Sponsor: JOSEPH ARACE
GODWIN LIONS CLUB
BRUCE SACKS Sponsor: GERALD OLSEN
HANOVER LIONS CLUB
TERRY CARTER Sponsor: RICHARD PERKINS
CHARLES DAVID PHILLIPPI Sponsor: LINDEN FREY
LEWIS GORE JR. Sponsor: RICHARD PERKINS
JACKSONVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB
JENNIFER-JADE M MORTON Sponsor: BRAD VANDE HEI
MEGAN G TETREAU Sponsor: BRAD VANDE HEI
TWIN RIVERS LIONS CLUB
GARY LINDSEY Sponsor: WILLARD STRATZ (
PHILLIP ZELLERS TRANSFER
PINE LEVEL LIONS CLUB
RONNIE THOMPSON Sponsor: RANDY JONES
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Who to Invite
Anyone can be a Lion! However, in addition to regular membership, LCI offers the following special membership programs: Family members have the opportunity to receive a dues discount when they join a Lions club and serve together. . Young adult members bring new energy and diverse skills into your club and ensure your club will be in existence in 40 years. . Students receive a dues discount and Lions membership allows them to make new friends and help others in their community at the same time. Former Leos have the opportunity to receive a dues discount and continue doing volunteer work with LCI as a Lion. Ask now! The Veteran Program runs from July 1, 2013 until June 30, 2016. Join the 700 clubs that have already taken advantage of the program and given veterans the opportunity to continue serving, as a Lion.
Women are looking for an opportunity to serve and the Lion Symposium and Regional
Women’s Workshop programs provide opportunities to get more women involved.
Welcome Lions!
SELMA LIONS CLUBS
DINA FLOWERS Sponsor: CHARLES SNIPES
MARI LUCAS Sponsor: CHARLES SNIPES
SNEADS FERRY LIONS CLUB
CONNIE H. FLINCHUM Sponsor: DEBORAH KING
SOUTHPORT LIONS CLUBS
STEPHEN C. AUSBAND Sponsor: R. TRUESDALE
DAVID E. GRAVES Sponsor: R. TRUESDALE
WILMINGTON LIONS CLUB
EVA M ATKINS Sponsor: JEFFERSON THOMPSON
KENDRA ATKINS Sponsor: JEFFERSON THOMPSON
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Faison Lions Club • Lion Bill Fesperman • Lion Bill Igo
Goldsboro Downtown Lions Club • PDG Sam Jernigan
Goldsboro Host Lions Club • Lion Ken Faison • Lion Rick Wagner • Lion Janet Watson • Lion Joanne Daniels
Jacksonville Host Lions Club • Lion Nancy Manning • Lion Henry Humphrey
Jacksonville New River Lions Club • Lion David Hall • Lion Curtis Erickson
Kinston Host Lions Club • Lion Jim Greene • Lion Linda Sullivan • Lion Andy Turik
Kinston Ram Neuse Lions Club • Lion Alton and Mary Boone
Lumberton Lions Club • Lion Dr. Gibson Gray • Lion Lester B. Hardin • Lion Randal Patterson
New Bern Lions Club • PDG George & Lion Bobbi Fisher
Ocean Isles Lions Club • Lion John Horton • Lion Marilyn Horton
Pikeville Lions Club • PDG Billy Herring
Selma Lions Club • Lion Brent Godwin
Shallotte Lions Club • Lion Regina Evans • Lion Paul Swartz
Snow Hill Lions Club • Lion Mary Rose Vaughan • Lion George Ezzelle
Smithfield Lions Club• Lion Bob Mooneyham • Lion Robbie Lowman
Prayer Concerns Please remember the following in your prayers. We ask that you keep all Lions and their families in
your thoughts and prayers.
*When requesting names to be added to the Prayer Concern list, please include First and Last name as well as the Lions Club*
Please submit these names to: District Governor Irwin Siegelwax or Newsletter Editor PDG Carlton V. Metts 1107 Chelton Court NW 2001 Williamson Drive Calabash, NC 28467 New Bern, NC 28562 H: (910) 287-4465 H: 252-636-5000 C: (910) 209-6170 C: 252-259-4140 [email protected] [email protected]
Please let me
know if any
names need to be added or
removed.
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