April Bark - Lions of District 24-C

BARK OF THE "C" LION
AND DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S NEWSLETTER
“Hearts & Hands in Service”
Volume 48, Issue 9
April 5, 2016
District Governor’s Message
DG Bert Colley
First of all, I must correct an error I made in my article last
month. I said our District LOVF rep is PDG Norma
Shoemaker. Wrong! Our LOVF rep is PDG Jack Turner.
PDG Norma is our LCIF rep. My apologies to both of you,
and to everyone who was confused by my remarks.
There are only 3 months left before I have to turn over the
reins to 1st Vice District Governor Mark Pennypacker. Mark
is ready to lead us, whether we approve redistricting or
not.
We will vote on that issue at the State Convention in
Roanoke on May 19-22. I encourage you to r to vote for
3M [Editor’s note: a list of all clubs in the proposed 3M
districts is appended to this issue].
Remember that the District will have a meeting at Marquis Methodist Church in Staunton on April 16. We will
vote to endorse PID Wayne Davis for Third Vice President of LCI. If you forgot to send me the Delegates Form,
please just bring it with you, signed by either your Club President or Secretary.
It’s time for the Incoming Officers’ Schools! We try to make it more convenient by holding them in three areas
in the District. Each one starts at 9:00 a.m. and should be over by 11:30. There are three classes at each
location: Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers. All are on Saturday~~ April 23 at the Linden Heights Baptist
Church in Staunton; April 30 at the William Monroe Middle School in Stanardsville, and May 7 at Middletown
Middle School. The schools are not limited to incoming officers; they are open to all interested Lions.
Once your Club’s Officers and Directors have been elected, remember to report the information to the State
(lions24c.org ; Club Officers Reporting Form) AND lionsclubs.org and then go to MyLCI. So much of our
communication now is being done electronically that contact information has become more important. Please
include email addresses!
Inside This Issue
The State Convention will be May 19 – 22 at the Hotel
Roanoke. Just added: Certified Guiding Lion class Sunday
afternoon from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. If interested, please contact
Tammie Brightwell, our State Secretary/Treasurer ASAP.
Public Relations Signs of Spring
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A Letter from PID Wayne Davis
p. 4
I look forward to seeing several of you on April 16, and all of
you at our State Convention!
Multiple District 24 Awards
p. 5
SAHMSU Update
p. 7
Incoming Club Officers’Leadership Schools
p. 13
Club Visitation Guidelines
p. 15
Visitation Form
p. 16
2015-16 Directory Corrections
p. 17
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New 24C Lions and Lionesses
Bark of the “C” Lion and District Governor’s Newsletter
Bert Colley
District Governor
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Mark Pennypacker
1 Vice District Governor
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John Knepper
2 Vice District Governor
Debbie Claytor
Cabinet Secretary
Phil Sharpe
Cabinet Treasurer
Tom Lominac and Jan Lorette
Editors
“The Bark of the ‘C’ Lion and District Governor’s
Newsletter” is the official publication of Lions District 24-C.
It is an instrument for publicizing the activities of your club
to Lion, Lioness and Leo members throughout the District
and state. Please feel free to submit for publication articles
and pictures of interest about your club’s fund-raising,
community activities, and social events.
All correspondence should be addressed to Tom Lominac,
1224 Cherry Avenue, Buena Vista VA 24416, or by email to
[email protected]
SAHMSU 12 Month Event Schedule
as of March 13, 2016
Start Date
End Date
Club Name/Event
15 April 2016
16 April 2016
Rivanna Lions
3 May 2016
3 May 2016
Madison Lions
6 May 2016
7 May 2016
Rivanna Lions
14 May 2016
15 May 2016
Scottsville Lions
16 May 2016
17 May 2016
Broadway Lions
20 May 2016
20 May 2016
Waynesboro Lions
21 May 2016
21 May 2016
Greene County Lions
26 May 2016
29 May 2016
Stephens City Lions
5 June 2016
7 June 2016
Gordonsville Lions
1 July 2016
3 July 2016
Lake of the Wppds Lions
4 July 2016
4 July 2016
Greene County Lions
15 July 2016
17 July 2016
13 August 2016
13 August 2016
Louisa County Lions
14 Aug 2016
21 Aug 2016
Clarke County Lions
12 Sept 2016
16 Sept 2016
Louisa County Lions
19 Sept 2016
7 Oct 2016
9 Oct 2016
23 Oct 2016
RAM
Basye-Bryce Mt. Lions
Lake of the Woods Lions
To schedule an event or for questions, contact Lion Mars
Champaign [email protected], or call (540) 949-4525
PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to make a reservation need to
have TWO qualified technicians for each event (in rare cases,
an exception may be made by the scheduler in consultation with
two SAHMSU directors.
Club
New Lion
Basye/Bryce
Mountain
Charlottesville Host
Charlottesville
Lioness
Lake of the Woods
Jim Brownlee
Denise Brownlee
Zheng Peilu (Jeffrey)
Joyce McJunkin
Winchester Host
Cecil D. Clawson
Bill J. Feterle
Harry Turner
Douglas Grove
Sponsor
Pat Thomas
Pat Thomas
L. Scott Brown
Virginia Gruenwald
Philip Lohmann
Stan Lasover
Don Vaden
Bryan Biddle
Club Secretaries—please remember to list new members
and sponsors on the online 24C Projects and Activities
form, so that they can be published in the Bark. If you are
not submitting electronically, please forward this
information to the editor.
24-C Facebook Info
District 24-C:
https://www.facebook.com/Lions24C.
Buena Vista Lions:
https://www.facebook.com/BuenaVistaLions.
Clarke County Lions:
https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeLions/
Palmyra-Rivanna Lions:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Palmyra-Rivanna-LionsClub/174657809262427?ref=ts&fref=ts
Mcgaheysville/Massanutten Lions:
https://www.facebook.com/massanuttenlions
Scottsville Lions
https://www.facebook.com/scottsvillevalionsclub
Stephens City Lions
https://www.facebook.com/stephenscitylionsclub
Timberville Lions
https://www.facebook.com/TimbervilleLions
Woodrow Wilson Lioness Lions
https://www.facebook.com/wwlions
Multiple District 24:
https://www.facebook.com/MD24lions
Setting up a Lions Club Facebook page – YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I36_pv5ZGk
If your club has a page, please let me know. If not, it’s very
easy to create one. I’d be happy to assist – Tom Lominac
Multiple District 24 e-clubhouse:
http://e-district.org/sites/md24/
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Fellow Lions, thank you for the extra time and effort you are spending to
endorse me for Third Vice President of Lions Clubs International. You are
sincerely appreciated!
I know that it will be a challenge for your club’s delegates to come to Staunton
on Saturday, April 16, 2016, to the Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church
at 1614 West Beverly Street to cast your ballots, endorsing me.
Special thanks to Rev. Bob Sharp, President of the Augusta Lions Club and
District Governor Bert Colley for coordinating this meeting. The phone number
at the church is 540-886-1176.
It is exceedingly important to obtain as high a number of delegates there as
possible. MD 24 Virginia has not had a President of Lions Clubs International
for 72 years. It’s now time for District 24-C to take the first step by getting our
delegates to Staunton so our sub-district can endorse a candidate for Third Vice
President of LCI.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We appreciate everything you do for
us to make this a reality.
Sincerely,
Lions Wayne and Marge Davis
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2015-16 Multiple District 24 Awards
Application forms for the State Achievement Award, 100% Club Secretary Award
and 100% Club Treasurers Award can be found through a link
http://www.e-district.org/sites/md24/page-11.php
from the Lions of District 24-C website or you can go to the Lions of Virginia
website. Please note that instructions for mailing the application for the State
Achievement Award are included in Item 12 near the bottom of Page 1. Please
read the forms carefully, particularly the application for State Achievement Award.
The form contains some revisions to required items for FY2015-16.
The Club Excellence Award for 2015-16 is now available on the LCI website. It can also be
found by accessing the Lions of Virginia website. Click on State and International Forms and
Applications on the left side of the screen. Scroll down to link for Lions Club Excellent Award
Form. This will take you to the LCI website. On the home page enter Club Excellence Award
in the Search box and then click on 2015-16 application form.
Should you have a problem connecting to a website, or printing a form, please
contact me. My contact information can be found in the District 24-C Directory.
Lion Larry S. Bowman
District 24-C Awards Chairman
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DG and VDG Club Responsibilities
First Vice District Governor Mark Pennypacker
Region I, Zone 1
Clarke County Lions
Stephens City Lions
Strasburg Lions
Winchester Host Lions
Winchester-Shawnee Lions
Winchester Lioness Lions
Zone Chairperson: Staci Seebold-Collins
Grafton Leos
James Wood Leos
Millbrook Leos
Sherando Leos
Middletown Children First Lions
Region I, Zone 2
Basye-Bryce Mountain Lions
Edinburg Lions
Front Royal Lions
Luray Lions
Zone Chairperson: PDG Ray McDonald
Mount Jackson Lions
Stanley Lions
Woodstock Lions
Second Vice District Governor John Knepper
Region I, Zone 3
Broadway Lions
Elkton Lions
Harrisonburg Lions
McGaheysville-Massanutten Lions
Zone Chairperson: John Knepper
New Market Lions
Shenandoah Lions
Timberville Lions
Weyers Cave Lions
Region II, Zone 1
Gordonsville Lions
Greene County Lions
Lake of the Woods Lions
Louisa County Lions
Madison County Lions
Zone Chairperson: Joel Kendall
Lake of the Wood Lioness
Locust Grove Middle School Leos
Orange County High School Leos
District Governor Bert Colley
Region II, Zone 2
Charlottesville Host Lions
Charlottesville Lioness Lions
Thomas Jefferson Lions
Crozet Lions
Zone Chairperson: Scott Brown
Rivanna Lions
Scottsville Lions
UVA Grounds Lions
Region III, Zone 1
Augusta Lions
Churchville Lions
Craigsville Lions
Monterey Lions
Zone Chairperson: Scott McMurrain
Staunton Lions
Waynesboro Lions
Woodrow Wilson Lioness Lions
Region III, Zone 2
Bath County Lions
Bath County Lioness Lions
Buena Vista Lions
Zone Chairperson: Skip McMulllan
Clifton Forge Lions
Lexington Lions
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SAHMSU Update
There was a lot of activity in Weyers Cave this month. New hearing equipment was purchased, delivered and
installed. Lions from all over the district came to see the new equipment and everyone had the opportunity to
see it in action.
New MA-27 Hearing Equipment
Lions Dean Knick and Cricket Crickenberger
install the new MA-27’s in the unit.
Along with installing the new hearing equipment, SAHMSU welcomes two new technicians to our roster. These
two new technicians have been training for several months and are now ready to help your club with your
screening events.
Lion Kelly Murphy
Charlottesville Lioness Lions Club
Lion Charles Harmon
Stephens City Lions Club
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“Hearts & Hands in Service”
MEMBERSHIP AND CLUB REPORTS
April 2016 from Feb. 2016 Activities Reports
Basye Bryce Mountain
Membership: 81
The Basye Lions met once in February (our second meeting was cancelled due to snow/ice) when
Sheriff Tim Carter was the speaker. He reported on the activities of the Shenandoah County Sheriff's
Office during 2015. The Texas Hold-em games were held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 pm to
raise money for our scholarship fund. Italian sausage and bratwurst sandwiches were sold on 2
weekends at the ski slopes. Litter was picked up along Resort Drive. Winter Conference was
attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 44.
Bath County
Membership: 8
Average Monthly Attendance: 50.
Broadway
Membership: 34
On 2/9/16 Dr. Melissa Garber of the JMU Speech Language Hearing Applied Lab spoke to us on
Hearing Conservation. On 2/23/16 Larry Bowman told us about a 1970 Glasgow-Natural Bridge Lions
Club meeting he attended with Bob Black when a cornea transplant recipient told about going blind
before the Lions arranged for his transplant. February 26-27th Lions Vivian and Dawn Turner worked
the SAHSMU at the Annual Health Fair in Winchester. Winter Conference was attended by our
President, Secretary, VP and several others. The following donations were made: LCI- $333, Leader
Dogs-$525, LOVF - $250, SAHMSU - $400, Broadway Emergency Squad $600, Broadway Fire Dept.
$800, and others for a total of $9,428. There was a hospitality room for Lion John Knepper Friday
evening after the Pin Traders event. Thanks to to the volunteers at Lion John Knepper’s hospitality
room at Mid-Winter; Lion John was elected to serve the remaining term of 2nd VDG Selven Powell
who resigned. On March 23rd Lion John was unanimously endorsed as a candidate for 1st VDG at the
State Convention in May.
Buena Vista
Membership: 15
On February 2 – we held a business meeting. On February 16 -- Michelle Jones, of the Rockbridge
Area Hospice spoke to the club.
Charlottesville Host
Membership: 37
Our speaker was Marci Kramer of AIM (Alliance for Interfaith Ministries) which provides emergency
assistance to residents of the Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We purchased eyeglasses for
$150. We collected 555 pairs of used eyeglasses to be recycled. We collected 3 sets of hearing aids.
Two Lions worked the Local soup kitchen volunteering 18-Hours. Another Lion worked 36 hours with
Piano Sing-A-Longs. We donated $150 to the 1st Methodist Church of Charlottesville in memory of
Louise Easton, Lion Jack Easton's wife. Last month club member Lion Yan (Rachel) Zhang's parents
from China visited our club; Lion Rachel's brother is president of the Xing Zhi Lions club in Zao
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Zhuang, China. He sent his club’s pins for our club members. In return we gave our 80th charter night
club pins for their club members. This meeting helped us understand our role as part of a global
service organization. Winter Conference was attended by our President and Secretary. The Zone
Meeting on 2-24-16 was also attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly
Attendance: 98. New Members and Sponsors: Duane Michael Traver - sponsor: Lion Darrell
Grunwald.
Charlottesville Lioness
Membership: 19
DG Bert Colley made her official visit and encouraged us to bring in more members to spread the joy
of being a Lion! Winter Conference was attended by our President. The Zone Meeting on 2/24/201
was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 95
Charlottesville T.J.
Membership: 9
Our Club worked the team store at all UVa mens basketball games since the 2015-16 season began.
We workd 6 games in Nov. and Dec., 3 games in Jan., and 3 games in Feb. It takes 6 to 7 workers for
each game. We will report the net amount raised at the end of the season. Our club sold pecans and
mixed nuts for the holiday season. We purchased 4 pairs of eyeglasses this year for $200. We
purchased toys for $300 to give to children at Martha Jefferson Hospital. We purchased food
baskets for 10 families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We will also purchase food baskets in March
for Easter. Total spent for the 3 holidays will be about $1,000.
Clarke County
Membership: 63
Our meeting on 4 February -- Fun and Fellowship. On 18 February -- Sustainable Agriculture by
Forrest Pritchard, a local farmer and New York Times Best Selling author. He saved his family farm,
with sustainable farming. They farm without using chemicals, pesticides, hormones, or herbicides.
Attendees included Lions from several clubs, spouses, friends, and potential members. Our Bland
Music Competition was a huge success with a “full house.” Four pianists and two vocalists
participated . Soprano Maryann Nunn Hayden of Round Hill won first place vocalist; pianist Lindy
Grace Davenport of Berryville won first place as instrumentalist. They will represent Clarke County
Lions at the Zone Bland Competition 18 March in Winchester. We hope club members will cheer on
our winners at the Zone and State Level. We helped do hearing screenings at the Winchester
Community Wellness Festival; 14 members supported the event. Winter Conference was attended
by our Secretary. New Members and Sponsors: Marac Guvremont - sponsor: Pat Scorca.
Crozet.
Membership: 31
We enjoyed our guest speaker, Dr. Bradley Kesser from the Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation. He
presented a slide show and spoke to us about ear exams, types of hearing loss and ways to correct
hearing loss. Average Monthly Attendance: 69. We will hold our annual Pancake Dinner and Silent
Auction on March 5th at the Field School in Crozet. Entertainment and kids fun starts at 4 pm and
dinner starts at 5 pm. Please join us if you can.
Edinburg
Membership: 15
We will hold our Annual Charter Night Dinner/Silent Auction on March 12th. Winter Conference was
attended by our President. Average Monthly Attendance: 90.
Front Royal
Membership: 21
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On Feb. 9 First VDG Mark Pennypacker paid his official visit. PDG Sharon Hart installed new
member Ronnie Rutherford. We paid $244 for 6 eye exams and $478 for 8 pairs of eyeglasses.
International Dues were paid on Jan. 28, 2016 in the amount of $397.75. State Dues were paid on
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Dec. 16, 2015 in the amount of $320. Winter Conference was attended by our President. Average
Monthly Attendance: 68. New Members and Sponsors: Ronnie Rutherford - sponsor: Lion Daryl Funk
Gordonsville
Membership: 19
On February 9, 2016 our members and guests enjoyed a Valentine Dinner. We continue selling
$1,000 raffle tickets, LOVF tickets and pecans. We turned in 296 pairs of eyeglasses to the recycling
center. We worked on the Miss Orange County Pageant which will be held the beginning of March;
scholarships will be presented to the winners. We donated $200 to RAM/LAMP. Winter Conference
was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 80. New Members and
Sponsors: Clayton D. "Clay" Corbin - sponsor: Ken Isaac.
Lake of the Woods
Membership: 88
We continue to pick up furniture weekly; besides getting donated furniture, and having
furniture/yard sales, we also make trips to the landfill with unusable items. During Feb. 2016 our
Lions worked 137 hours on this; 15 households were visited on 41 occasions. Re-purposing furniture
protects the environment. Twenty one Lions worked 255 hours at the actual Yard Sales in February
2016. We continue Eyeglass Recycling this month; our Lions clean, measure and package donated
eyeglasses to send to underprivileged people (in foreign countries as well as the U.S.) A total of 5,124
eyeglasses were donated; 12 Lions worked 116 hours.. We helped chaperone a Valentine’s Day
Dance in February; 2 Lions chaperoned a Leo Middle School Valentine Dance and donated a total of 8
hours. Our club operates the Wilderness Food Pantry; in February we picked up food at community
food banks, and at donating commercial establishments. We also stock the pantry facility, deliver
food donations to shut-ins, and maintain FDA records. Nine Lions worked 182 hours during Feb
2016. Our Club actively recycles medical equipment, taking in donated equipment and delivering
needed medical equipment to members of the community; 5 LOW Lions worked 52 hours serving 52
Clients.
Luray
Membership: 16
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At our February 18 meeting we had a visit by 1st VDG Mark Pennypacker in lieu of an official visit by
DG Bert Colley. He was encouraging and informative about matters in District 24-C and in Lionism.
At our Feb. 4th nd 18th meetings we proceeded with plans to host a Casino Night "cash party" to be
held Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Luray Fire Hall. This is the club's main fundraiser for the year.
Average Monthly Attendance: 80.
McGaheysville/Massanutten
Membership: 57
Our Feb. 2nd meeting was a Crock Pot Supper, also with salad and dessert. We had Valentine themed
decorations and a good turnout. Our second meeting, scheduled for Feb. 16 th was cancelled since
our meeting room was needed for the annual audit of the property owners association. We
continued weekly bingo this month; things slowed down with bad weather but we deposited $718
and the usual 27 Lions worked, putting in 104 volunteer hours. Winter Conference was attended by
President and Secretary. We discussed a Lions Centennial Legacy Project and will get into more
detail at the March 1st Board of Directors meeting. Three members attended Winter Conference
(Pres., Secretary Proxy, plus one.) New Members and Sponsors: Phoebe Conway - sponsor: Barbara
Buss and Mike Conway - sponsor: Barbara Buss.
Monterey
Membership 17
Our Regular Meeting was held on Feb 8, 2016. The Director's Meeting was on Feb. 22, 2016. We
held two nights of community bingo. Ten pairs of eyeglasses were sent to the Lion’s Roanoke
eyeglass recycling facility. Several of our members delivered Meals on Wheels this month. Several
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other members cut wood for older members of the community. Average Monthly Attendance: 90%.
New Members and Sponsors: Thomas J. Schott - sponsor: Mike Bedwell.
March we had a Regular Meeting on March 14, 2016, and the Director's Meeting was on
March 28, 2016. We held our typical two nights of community bingo. On two weekends in March we
participated in the Highland Maple Festival by selling pork rinds. Ten pairs of eyeglasses were sent to
the Roanoke eyeglass recycling facility. Our Club donated $650 to the Highland Center to support
the Summer Youth Employment Program. Several of our members delivered Meals on Wheels.
New Market
Membership: 13
Winter Conference was attended by our Lion Club Secretary, Julian Jenkins; it was held in Staunton
on Feb. 13th. Average Monthly Attendance: 85%. One of our members, Thomas A. Reiss passed
away on 2/21/2016 after battling cancer for several years. We will miss Tom's vast knowledge of the
world and his gift for conversing with people.
Staunton
Membership: 24
Lion Alice Bodkin discussed district redistricting issues for District 24C and gave us ideas about
recruiting members and how to retain them. She also reviewed the Centennial Planning Guide for
2017 and how to plan now for our Centennial. Staunton Lions Club sent a check for $400 to the
Augusta Regional Clinic for 16 pairs of eyeglasses for the needy. Lion Tom Miller turned in $125 from
broom sales at Bookworks. International Dues were paid on 2/17/16 in the amount of $473. Winter
Conferencewas attended by our Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 6.
Stephens City
Membership: 32
A Valentine's Dinner was February 8th; we had a great turn out of members and guests. Apple Butter
Sales earned $1,329. We provided 4 eye exams, 4 pairs of eyeglasses and repaired one pair of
eyeglasses. We gave $350 to Leader Dog and $350 to SAHMSU. Average Monthly Attendance: 95.
We also gave $350 to LOVF. Lion Lewis Boyer installed New Members on 2/23/16. New Members
and Sponsors: - Bill McKnight- Lion Bill Miller sponsor; Sara Good - Lion Mary Beth Powell; Mike
Cordero - Lion Mary Beth Powell sponnsor; and Sharon Cordero - Lion Vicki Davies sponsor. New
members were pinned by sponsors, given membership certificates by Lion Pres. Mike Morrison, and
then Lion Lewis presented them with a Lions Cap and name badge. The sponsors received certificates
of appreciation and a 100 year celebration pin.
Lion Mary Beth Powell reported that the Sherando Presbyterian Church made an Eyeglass and
Hearing Aid Donation Box for the club. Our Bland Contest was 2/23: Amber Shayeb won 1st Place as
Vocalist and Saloni Sabatio won 1st Place for Instrumental Performing. The winners will compete in
Winchester in March. First VDG Lion Mark Pennypacker joined our club meeting on 2/23. Winter
Conference was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 95.
Strasburg
Membership:17
Broom sales earned $34 for the month. Our Club provided eyeglasses to two individuals.
International Dues were paid on 01/20/2016 in the amount of $322.50. Average Monthly
Attendance: 91.
(March) 1st VDG Mark Pennypacker visited the club and presented a program on club
growth. Broom sales were $210 for the month. Our Club participated in the Wellness Festival by
working in the SAHMSU van, screening 115 individuals for sight, glaucoma, and hearing. We
provided eye exams and eyeglasses for one individual, plus hearing aid assistance to another
individual, at a cost of $110. Average Monthly Attendance: 82.
Timberville
Membership: 29
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Winter Conference was attended by our Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 52. Most of the
month was spent on administrative items: gearing up for elections, and getting updates from MidWinter Conference.
Waynesboro
Membership: 44
On 2-9-2016 our speaker was Keith Harrop, a VDOT Structural Engineer, who will be in charge of the
Main Street Bridge project in Waynesboro. On 2-23-2016 we held a Membership Meeting. We
turned in 1,651 pairs of used eyeglasses at the Mid-Winter Conference, as well a two hearing aids.
Mid-Winter Conference was attended by our President. Average Monthly Attendance: 74%.
Weyers Cave
Membership: 16
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On February 22 we had a hearing program by Sandra Morris. We turned in 60 pairs of eyeglasses at
Mid-Winter conference. On Feb. 29th we volunteered at Equipping the Saints to pack clothes to be
sent to third world countries. International Dues were paid ln 1/19/2016 in the amount of $311.75.
State Dues were paid on 11/20/2015 in the amount of $256. Fall Conference on 9/11/2015 was
attended by our President and VP. Winter Conference was attended by our President and VP.
Average Monthly Attendance: 80%
Winchester Host
Membership: 74
Our meeting on 2/2 featured PDG Sharon Hart telling us about redistricting. On 2/8 Lion Daniel Fines
spoke about Honor Flights. The meeting on 2/15 was cancelled due to snow, and the 2/23 Business
Meeting was the official visit by 1st VDG Mark Pennypacker. Broom Sales earned $235. We provided
4 pairs of eyeglasses at a cost of $280. International Dues were paid on 1/12/16 in the amount of
$1,790.28. Winter Conference was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly
Attendance: 54.
Winchester Shawnee
Membership: 33
On February 3, Lion Leo Schweiger, of the Winchester Host Lions Club, spoke on the Hearing Aid
Foundation, which he heads. On February 17, we had the official visit of 24C DG Bert Colley. Eye
exams and eyeglasses were provided at a cost of $180. On February 27th, eight Shawnee Lions
helped man the SAHMSU for a 2 hour shift during the annual Wellness Festival at the Apple Blossom
Mall. Members of the James Wood Leo Club assisted. A hearing exam was provided at a cost of
$350. Winter Conference was attended by our President. Average Monthly Attendance: 60.
Woodrow Wilson Lioness
Membership: 17
We provided eyeglasses to a needy individual. We collected 286 pairs of eyeglasses and 300
individual lens for eyeglasses. We prepared and served a lasagna dinner to 75 people at the Valley
Mission. Winter Conference was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly
Attendance: 80.
Woodstock
Membership: 43
Mr. Frank Campbell, Alumni Director at MMA ( a military school) in Woodstock, VA spoke to Our
Club. MMA has a 116 year history with a major focus in community service; cadets must complete
between 100-140 community service hours each year. There are currently 107 students at MMA,
representing 17 countries and 22 states.
During February, $259 was raised selling brooms, and $34.19 selling candy. Also during
February, $390 was provided for eye exams for those in need, and $424 was used to purchase eye
glasses. During Feb. we collected 89 pairs of eyeglasses from the community. In Feb. we purchased
a hearing aid, at a cost of $225, for an individual in need. Also in February we also paid a 2nd
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installment for our 2015-16 scholarship winners, at a cost of $1,000. On January 19th, the
Woodstock Lions Club was recognized by the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce as the “Not
for Profit of the Year”! Lion President Gus Glikas received our award, and a number of Woodstock
Lions were present. Winter Conference was attended by our Secretary.
“Hearts & Hands in Service”
Incoming Club Officers’ Leadership Schools
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus believed that the only constant in life is change. He
famously said that “No man steps into the same river twice.” Constant change is a reality for Lions
Clubs also. Every year we change our leadership, electing new officers and directors to govern our
clubs.
To assist these new leaders to carry out their duties knowledgeably and effectively, District 24C will again offer training sessions for newly elected Lions Club presidents, secretaries, and treasurers
as well as for any Lions wanting to know more about the duties of these officers.
The dates and locations for the Incoming Club Officers’ Leadership School sessions are
o Saturday, April 23. Linden Heights Baptist Church in Staunton. From I-81 take Exit
220 onto VA 262. Take the US 11 Exit, turning right onto US 11 North. In less than a
mile turn left onto Lincoln Avenue. Turn left onto Linden Drive; then bear right to
remain on Linden Drive. The church will be on your left. A parking lot is located
behind the church.
o Saturday, April 30. William Monroe Middle School in Stanardsville. If traveling east
on US 33, Stanardsville Bypass, turn left onto Celt Road. Then turn left onto Monroe
Drive. William Monroe Middle School is the second school that you will reach. If
traveling west on US 33, turn right onto Celt Road. Then turn left onto Monroe Drive.
o Saturday, May 7. Middletown Elementary School in Middletown. From I-81 take Exit
302. Turn right onto US 11 North for approximately one mile. Turn right onto
Mustang Lane, which leads to the school.
The application form accompanying this announcement is intended to give instructors some
idea of how many Lions to expect in each class. Please complete the form and mail or email promptly
to Lion Don Colley.
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Lions of Virginia District 24-C
Incoming Club Officers’ Leadership Schools
APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE
After completing this application to participate in the Incoming Club Officers’ School, return it to Lion Don
Colley, 2515 Commonwealth Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901-1442. [email protected].
Club _________________________________________________________________________
Name ________________________________________________________________________
President _____
Secretary _____
Treasurer _____
Name ________________________________________________________________________
President _____
Secretary _____
Treasurer _____
Name ________________________________________________________________________
President _____
Secretary _____
Treasurer _____
We plan to attend the Incoming Club Officers’ Leadership School session in
_____ Staunton on April 23, 2016
_____ Stanardsville on April 30, 2016
_____ Middletown on May 7, 2016
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Visitation Guidelines for 2015-2016
For District 24-C
Selven Powell
As we begin a new fiscal year, 2015-2016, in District 24-C it is my privilege to serve once again as your
Visitation Chairman. It is my hope that more clubs in 24-C will take the opportunity to visit other clubs and
share the positive and innovative things your club is doing.
I could assume that there are clubs making visits but are not reporting them. This year 2015-2016 as you set
your club goals and priorities please consider placing visitations at the top of your list of things to improve on.

District 24-C Visitation Program runs from July 1 through June 30. Please use the form attached to this
article when reporting visitations.
 Visits to other clubs must be reported within 10 days following a visit.
To be eligible for an award a club must meet the minimum standards outlined below:
Class A: Clubs with 30 or fewer active members. One or more members are required when visiting another
Lions club to make it an official visit. We encourage clubs to visit as many other Lions clubs as you desire, there
is no maximum or minimum requirement.
Class B: Clubs with 31-55 active members. Two or more members are required when visiting another club to
make it an official visit. We encourage clubs to visit as many other Lions clubs as you desire, there is no
maximum or minimum requirement.
Class C: Clubs with more than 55 active members. Three or more members are required when visiting another
club to make it an official visit. We encourage clubs to make as many visits to other Lion clubs as you desire,
there is no minimum or maximum requirement.

Points are awarded as follows:
A visit to another MD 24 club earns 5 points, plus a mileage factor.
An out-of-state visit earns 10 points, plus a mileage factor.
Visits to Fall Conferences, Mid-Winter Conferences, other District Conferences, State Conventions,
International Conventions, USA/Canada Forum, Pin Trader Conventions, Eyeglass Recycling Centers, Lion
Schools, Bland Contests, Zone Meetings (outside your own zone), visit to Lion International Headquarters,
LCIF cruises (if a Lions meeting is attended), projects involving Lions (such as RAM/LAMP) each earn 10
points, plus a mileage factor.
A Zone Meeting within a club’s own zone counts as 10 points for visiting clubs plus a mileage factor). Only
one visit to any club per year will be eligible for points.
The mileage factor is based on the round-trip travel distance. Distance traveled out of state or to a foreign
country, attending a Lions Club, will be awarded 10 points. Remember, visitation forms are to be submitted
to the District Visitation Chairperson, when at all practical, with 10 days following each visit using the
attached visitation form.
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Please Note:

Any club that sends the required number of delegates to Multiple District 24’s State Convention or
the International Convention may claim a visit.
 A club, at the request of another Lion’s club, who sends a member to work as SAHMSU screeners or
technicians will earn 10 points plus the mileage factor.
 Official visits will not be accepted as Visitations. Any Lion, Lioness, or Leo who presents a program at
another club is considered to be making an official visit.
A Governor’s Award will be presented to the Lion, Lioness, or Leo club in each Class category, who attains the
most Club visits and or point totals in accordance with these Rules.
Remember: If you visit a joint meeting of 2 or more clubs, it can only be counted as one visit to one of those
clubs if you have not visited them previously.
District 24-C Visitation Form
Club Visiting _____________________________ Region__________
Club Visited______________________________ Region__________
Date of Visit_____________________ Miles Round Trip___________
Purpose of Visit___________________________________________
Signature of Host club’s Official representative__________________________________________
Members from club Making Visit:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Visitation forms submitted incomplete will not be counted. If there is a need to contact the Visitation
Chairman please call 540-972-6513, Email address is [email protected]. Mailing address is P.O Box 668,
Locust Grove, VA 22508
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Remaining Region 1 Zone 2 zone meeting
third - April 12 - Front Royal
thanks
Ray McDonald PDG, Zone Chairman
Corrections to the 2015-16 District Directory
Page 10
Under Region II, Zone 1, please add "Orange County Leos".
Page 15 "Environmental" - Mary Beth Schwab's club is Broadway.
page 15 Larry Roller's correct email is [email protected]
Page 16 "Global Membership Team (GMT)" is PDG Sharon Hart.
Page 16 "Hearing Conservation" - Sandra Morris has no Home phone. Please delete.
Page 27 Charlottesville Thomas Jefferson – please remove Angela Durrer’s email address.
Page 31 Elkton Lions, Secretary Sam Gentry - please remove spouse Virginia's name.
Page 39 Monterey Lions meet on the 2nd Monday.
Page 56 Delete "Roanoke" from the Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling, Inc. line.
Luray Lions Club now meets at Luray Southern Grill, 1599 Hwy. 340,
Luray, Va.
James Bland Memorial Scholarship Contest
District 24-C Contest
April 10, 2016 @ 2 PM
Harrisonburg Baptist Church, Harrisonburg, Va.
This winner will represent the District @ the State Level on May 21, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Rooms will be arranged by the Dist. Chair for Hotel Roanoke, Va.
Questions: Dist. Bland Foundation Chairs
Lion Jim Christiansen, IPDG 3362 Middle Rd. Winchester, Va. 22602 (540) 877-4482
Lion Larry Roller, P.O. Box 15 Mt. Sidney, Va. 24467 (540) 248-7010
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Centennial Service Challenge
By Mary Schwab
Most people want to help make our world a better place to live. Protecting our environment is
one way to do that. Recognizing the importance of this, Lions International has included the
environment as one of the four campaigns of the Centennial Service Challenge (CSC). The goal is
to serve 25 million people through each of the four campaigns. Each club that completes an
environmental project during any year of the CSC will earn an award patch. The look of the award
depends upon the number of CSC Campaigns reported. If a club completes all four campaigns in a
year, they will receive a diamond award. Clubs that receive the diamond award for three or four
of the CSC will receive a special pin for each member of their club that is active as of June 30,
2018. LCI has a list of environmental project ideas on their website. The projects are varied and
can be tailored for any club. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve our world and receive
both club and personal recognition.
Broadway Lions Vacation Party
The Broadway Lions Club is having their Vacation Party Saturday, April
23, 2016 at The American Legion in New Market, VA. Doors open
at 6PM, Dinner 7PM and Drawing starts at 8PM. Tickets cost $45.00 per
person. Grand Prize is $2,300.00 Cash toward vacation of your
choosing. If you're unable to attend please make sure you have
someone to represent your ticket(s). Make checks out to The Broadway
Lions Club. Any questions please contact Lion Mary Beth Schwab or
Lion Chad Comer.
Compliments of the
WEYERS CAVE LIONS CLUB
Broadway Lions Club will be having a
Chicken BBQ Saturday, May 7, 2016 at
the Broadway Pit. Ready at 8am $3.50
a half.
Compliments of
PDG Stapleton
“Pete” Wills
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Special Needs Equipment
Our District has a Medical Needs Closet with the following items in it:
a wheelchair
approximately 8 - 10 walkers
one electrical Lift Chair (sits like a lounge chair)
2 or 3 adult potty chairs (with different heights and removable potties)
1 seat riser (sits on the porcelain base)
1 or 2 shower chairs
one Acrobat Enhanced Vision equipment and Monitor, with a table and a chair
If you know anyone who could use and of this equipment, please contact District Governor Bert Colley.
Stephens City Lions Club now has a web site:
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/stephenscityva/
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Compliments of the
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March 15, 2016
Lions Clubs of Virginia
The attached addendum to the redistricting proposal dated March 7, 2016 is provided for clarification. This
addendum provides a list of all clubs in the proposed new sub-Districts.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.
Yours in Lionism,
//approved by email 151543Mar16//
Kenneth H. Quantock
Chairman, MD24 Council of Governors
District 24-L
[email protected]
District 24-C
District 24-I