Heart of the “Pride” for District 35-I

March
Heart of the “Pride” for District 35-I
2015
LIONS INTERNATIONAL
PRESIDENT
Lion Joseph Preston
Dewey, Arizona
Email: [email protected]
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Lion Jitsuhiro Yamada
Minokamo, Gifu, Japan
Email: [email protected]
2 VICE PRESIDENT
Lion Robert E. Corlew
Milton, Tennessee
Email: [email protected]
Juicy News from District Governor Judy
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DISTRICT 35-I
GOVERNOR
Certified Guiding Lion Judith E. Galm
Partner in Service: Lion Dean Hess, PDG
C: (863) 655-2973
Email: [email protected]
125 Tortoise Road
Sebring, FL 33876-9645
1ST VICE GOVERNOR
Lion David Skillin
Partner in Service: Jackie Cameron, PCC
C: (813) 601-3048
Email: [email protected]
2916 Cloverfield Lane
Valrico, FL 33596-5776
2ND VICE GOVERNOR
Certified Guiding Lion John Geary
Partner in Service: Lion Gloria Geary
C: (941) 932-7579
Email: [email protected]
3614 Asbury Drive
Parrish, FL 34219-9389
IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR
Certified Guiding Lion Andrew J. Moos
C: (813) 748-5515
Email: [email protected]
2510 Cherrywood Hill Drive #202
Brandon, FL 33511
CABINET SECRETARY TREASURER
C G L Norma Jean Andrews, PDG
Partner in Service: Lion Terry Dukeman
C: (239) 634-4221
Email: [email protected]
700 West Devane Street
Pensacola, FL 32534
March is upon us and I wonder where the year has gone. Seems like it
was just yesterday that PDG Dean Hess and I were heading off to Toronto for
my Governor's school and the International Convention. Now 8 months has
passed and the year is beginning to wind down although there is still too much
to do. I have visited almost all the clubs, but there are a few that remain.
I know that I have mentioned this before, but please remember that
contributions to the Florida Lions Foundation need to be mailed BEFORE
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April 15 , so they can include the funds in the 2014-2015 budget year. In
case you aren't aware, contributions from this year dictate what the
Foundation has to spend for the next year. So please let District Treasurer
Lion Norma Jean Andrews, PDG, know what is sent, so it can be reflected in
our April contributions.
Speaking of the last Cabinet meeting, it will be held at the First
Presbyterian Church in Lake Placid on April 25th. It will be a busy day with the
Necrology service being added to all the other information to be given out. It
will be the last opportunity to get rid of glasses, cases, stamps, pop tops, etc.
We also vote for the Lions that will lead us into 2015-2016. Only clubs that are
current with their financial obligations to International, the Multiple District and
District 35-I are eligible to vote and we know from experience that every vote
counts.
If clubs haven't participated in activities that fulfill the Centennial
Challenge requirements, please think about getting it done. I would like
nothing better this fall than to present banner patches to at least 50% of the
clubs in the District. Seems to be the basic requirements are things that our
clubs should be doing anyway, so why not tell the world and get a patch!!!
Clubs should also be selecting officers for next year. It is never too
early to elect qualified Lions, so they can sign up for leadership workshops to
be given this spring. Just because you've held an office in the past does not
mean you can't learn something new or contribute to the discussion. Clubs
with strong but not overbearing leaders seem to grow and prosper. Others fall
by the wayside, especially if new members aren't recruited. New members are
critical to the health of our clubs. A recent webinar called "Why invite members
through Service" was excellent and I hope some of our members were able to
attend. Thanks to all of you who reminded me about the webinar, although I
had already signed up for it.
Your leaders have worked hard this year to bring some fun and
fellowship to the District. As I've gone around the District visiting clubs, it's like
seeing old friends again. We are united in Service and friendship and the
friends we've made will be our friends forever. That was never so evident as
when I visited the Port Charlotte Lions Club and visited with members that I knew when we were all in District A and my
husband and I lived in the Florida Keys. I wasn’t even a Lion yet, but I was welcomed into the fold
and I've never looked back. Those are fond memories.
In closing, I know it is early to express my thanks for allowing me to serve as your District Governor, but it has
been a humbling experience and thank you for the opportunity to grow as a Lion and a person. I hope to use all I've
learned for the betterment of Lions.
See you in Cocoa Beach, Lake Placid, Ocala or somewhere along the way. Thanks for all you do.
District Governor Judy Galm
PIS Dean Hess and the entire Leadership Team
NEWS FROM 1ST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
LION DAVID SKILLIN
Wow, it’s hard to believe we are already in the month of March. Everyone’s projects and fundraisers are in full
swing with pancake breakfasts, shrimp boils and fruit festivals. There is so much to do and so little time left to do it. You
have all done fantastic work and have risen to meet President Preston’s challenge to serve 100 million by June 2018.
Your online reporting of club activities to date have contributed to the 20 million served. Thanks for all you have done to
provide much needed service to those who need us most. It didn’t matter if you planted trees or collected glasses or
canned goods your efforts have not gone unnoticed and our president thanks you, the communities you serve thank you.
Have you been to the Lions Clubs International website lately? Wow, it has undergone a complete transformation
and looks great. Now for those of us who are a bit resistant to change MyLCI has not changed at all. It is exactly as it was
before the makeover, and the address is still the same. Club Secretaries go to mylci.lionsclubs.org to complete your
monthly membership reports and remember to complete the service activities while you are there. If you want to know
more of what is happening with the newly redesigned Lions Clubs International website go to www.lionsclubs.org.
On a final note this month I am asking for your help. Anyone interested in working on a committee whether it be
zone chair, region chair or one of the many other positions we so lovingly work on for the district please drop me an e-mail
at [email protected] or give me a call at (813) 601-3048. There is much to do and I can’t do it alone. I know there
are Lions who currently hold positions and want to continue to hold those positions and I am hoping that you will step
forward and volunteer before I call you and ask you to continue for another year.
Until next month, thank you for all you do.
1st VDG David Skillin & PCC Jackie Cameron
CHANGES:
Lion Dean Hess, PDG
Naples Lions Club
Lion Diana Pinto, PDG
North Fort Myers Noon Lions
Email changed to [email protected]. Other will not work after February 28th.
Now meets at Outback Steakhouse 4910 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
Home# (239) 992-9455, Cell # (239) 223-4664
Meeting at the same place, but 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
NEWS FROM 2ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
LION JOHN GEARY
Throughout our history, we have always known that our growth and vitality depend upon our dedication to recruiting new club
members and our commitment to offering them opportunities for community service. New members are the lifeblood of your Lions Club,
because membership attrition is inevitable. They are the renewable resource that must constantly be replenished in order to keep the
club going and growing. For this reason, attracting the new members your activities demand. People who are vital, enthusiastic and
committed is fundamental to your future. So, PLEASE “Strengthen the Pride” and “ASK 1”.
Just as important, is to retain the members you have brought into your club.
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You must close the back door!
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You must provide opportunities for the new members.
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You have to utilize their experiences, talents and energy.
Involve them in meaningful activities that they may have an interest. They may be interested in starting a new project. The list of
activities are endless, such as
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tutor children in reading or math
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deliver meals to the elderly
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improve neighborhood parks and community centers
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assist with Lions vision and hearing screenings
Don’t allow new members to sit idle. Nothing dampens enthusiasm and initiative more profoundly than the practice of “backroom
politics” and the cultivation of “cliques” for those who are not among the inner circle. These things can produce a sense of
disenfranchisement, a feeling of resentment and a broader agenda of the club being sacrificed to the personal agendas of a few. The
antidote is to encourage a culture that is inclusive and open. One where all member ideas are invited, where a TEAM atmosphere
pervades and where recognition is given more for accomplishment than for longevity. The best way to reduce the influence of politics is
by imposing term limits for club and committee leaders and continuously renewing or rotating your core leadership TEAM. Continue to
“ASK 1” and also “RETAIN1”.
Yours In Lionism,
VDG2 Lion John T. Geary
Partner in Service Lion Gloria Geary
NEWS FROM CABINET SECRETARY TREASURER
LION NORMA JEAN ANDREWS, PDG
We do have some work on to do on activity & MMR reports. Thank you to the Region and Zone Chairs who have done their
job keeping up with their clubs. We have two MMR reports out of date, but activity reports are suffering at this time and need work.
Dues have been coming in steadily with only three out of date. LCI dues are at five not paid. YEAH!
Here is where we stand:
Outstanding Membership Reports (2):
Naples Nites
Tampa Ybor
District/MD Dues Not Yet Paid (3):
Dade City Hispanic American
Fort Myers
Tampa West Hillsboro
Activity Reporting:
12/2014
11/2014
12 clubs this month
29 clubs for the year
27,398 Lion hours
31,441 people served
LCI Dues not paid (5):
Fort Myers
Frostproof
Plant City
Tampa North
Tampa Ybor
Your nomination committee should be presenting your new slate of officers during the month of March so you can have your
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PU101 done by April 15 on the LCI website. Training dates will be coming soon. Make sure every officer is trained properly. The most
successful clubs are informed and trained.
Thank you to everyone for doing what they do best, Lionism!
A MESSAGE FROM INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT JOE PRESTON:
You already know there's a big difference between communities that have a Lions club and communities that don't. A
healthy club with active members can truly bring a community to life. That's why it's so important to continue building a
strong club. One of the best ways to strengthen your club is by inviting new members. And there are so many great
ways to do it:
Ask One – The Ask One campaign shows that each Lion can play a part in building membership, and it all starts by
asking one friend, family member or neighbor to join.
Service Projects – On your next project, invite family and friends to serve with you so they can feel the satisfaction of
service, then ask them to keep serving with you as Lions.
Special Events – Invite your community to join you for special events like Family and Friends Month in April to
showcase your club and the difference you're making.
Inviting new members is the responsibility of all Lions, so continue to make membership a priority and keep
encouraging your members to Ask One!
Region 1 Zone 1 Meeting
Lake Wales Lions Club
Tuesday March 24th
6:00 p.m.
American Legion Post #71
West Park Street, Lake Wales
Directions:
Take Central Avenue, by McDonalds to First Street, watch for sign to Post Office.
Turn Left and in two streets another left onto West Park. It is a one way street past post office
American Legion is big white building on left
Dinner - RESERVATIONS A MUST - With your choice of food
Cost $12.50
Pork Chops in mushroom gravy or Lasagna
Mashed potatoes & Carrots Caesar Salad Buns w/butter
Desserts
Custard Slice, Pineapple Cake or Lemon Filled Cupcakes
RSVP FROM 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (863) 676-4752 by March 16th
Door Prizes
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Don’t miss out on these!
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You will love them!
Don’t forget to get your ticket!
NEXT
DISTRICT 35-I
GATHERING
OF “RED, WHITE & BLUE!”
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2014
Hosted by the
LAKE PLACID LIONS CLUB
First Presbyterian Church
118 North Oak Avenue
Lake Placid, FL
9 a.m. Registration
Continental Breakfast
9 a.m. Certification
9 a.m. PDG Meeting
10 a.m. Meeting & Necrology
Great American Lunch at Noon!
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
Bake Beans & Slaw
Potato Salad & Chips
Water, Soda, Tea & Coffee
Homemade Assorted Pie
$12 per person
($4 donation for those not eating lunch for drinks and breakfast accepted)
RSVP
Lion Norma Jean Andrews, PDG
[email protected] by
Wednesday, April 22nd – no exceptions
Make checks payable to the Lake Placid Lions Club and mail to:
700 West Devane Street
Pensacola, FL 32534
(239)634-4221
Come VOTE IN YOUR RED WHITE AND BLUE!
Bring your glasses, hearing aids, stamps etc.
PROJECT RIGHT TO SIGHT
Eyeglass Collection
Box up donated glasses and bring them to the Cabinet Meeting as follows:
Eyeglass cases: Sort by hard and soft (When PRTS ships cases, they ship the soft ones as it is less expensive.)
Eyeglasses:
Other:
Clear RX
Dark RX
Readers
Non RX sunglasses
Solar and cataract shields
Bad frames (metal/ plastic)
Good frames (no lenses/plain lenses)
Lenses (only give them pairs. No singles)
Thank you for all you do!
Lions Family and Friends Month in April!
Invite family and friends to learn, serve and celebrate with your Lions club in April. Organize a service project, plan an open
house or host a lunch or picnic—you decide how to introduce your family and friends to the club you love!
Here are some great ways to make your Family and Friends Month a success:
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Plan an Open House. Invite family and friends to learn more about your club and the difference you are making in the community.
Go Green in Your Community. Plan an April service project to showcase the Protecting Our Environment campaign so everyone can feel
the satisfaction of improving the community. Consider planting trees, recycling or cleaning up a park for your campaign.
Share the Gift of Literacy. Organize a fundraiser or service project that promotes the power of reading to children in your community. Learn
more about the LCI Reading Action Program and find literacy project ideas and resources for your club.
Sponsor a Leo club. April is also Leo Awareness Month, so it’s a great time for your club to get involved and support youth development in
your community. Learn more about the Leo Club Program in the Leo Zone.
Host a Picnic or Barbecue. Celebrate with family and friends after your successful service project or fundraiser.
Family Members Receive a Special Membership Discount
Encourage family members to join your club! They’ll receive a special discount on membership dues when they join the same
club through our Family Membership Program.
Download the Family and Friends Month Flyer from the LCI website, and get the word out about your Lion club. Share the day,
share the fun and share the dream of serving with family and friends in April!
Family and Friends Month Resources:
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Family Membership Brochure
Family and Friends Project Ideas
Family Friendly Lions Club Concept "How to Guide"
Cub Program Flyer
Family Unit Certification Form
St Petersburg Lion’s Club Celebrated 90 years of Service to the Community
The St Petersburg Lion’s Club celebrated 90 years of service to the community. Founded in 1925, this club grew and expanded
their services to help people in need. They continue to screen for vision problems, fund eye surgeries, provide help obtaining hearing
aids, and spread the word about diabetes through screenings and local events. They, like many Lions Clubs, sponsor children: Peace
Poster Contest, a baseball league for children with disabilities, sponsor children for summer camps, and hold Christmas events. This
club has always helped keep the environment in good shape with tree plantings, beach cleanups, and other environmental
projects. Feeding the homeless, helping local homes for children, and stocking food kitchens are just another way these club members
spend their time. They were honored to share their Charter night with Florida Lions Eye Foundation for the Blind President, PDG Lou
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Cantrell, District Governor Judy Galm, her secretary, PDG Lois Malecky (treasurer/secretary for the Florida Lions Eye Foundation), 2
Vice District John Geary, and his wife Gloria on February 7, 2015.
New Florida Laws Impose Stricter Guidelines for Fundraisers
Effective July 1, 2014, new Florida laws have imposed stricter guidelines for fundraisers that
will ultimately be of great benefit to Lions Clubs. Non-profit organizations must now manage their
finances and public profiles more closely to comply with a broad range of controls. These new
regulations will weed out the bad actors that pollute our legitimate Lions fund raising activities.
The aim is to curb fraud in the charitable sector after investigative reporting showed
considerable waste and abuse by Florida charities. You are encouraged to educate yourselves of the
full impact and scope of this new legislation. Several of the more significant changes are outlined
below:
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If you have a website, you must disclose how much of your income is spent on administrative activities vs.
how much actually reached the intended beneficiary.
On your website, you must include a link to the Florida Dept. of Agriculture so that prospective donors can
verify your solicitation license.
Conflict of Interest policies are now mandatory in Florida; your Club Board of Directors must verify
compliance on an annual basis. A sample of an approved Conflict of Interest policy is available on Page
25 of the Instructions Form 1023. Go to: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1023.pdf.
The federal limits for use of various 990 tax reporting forms can be found at the IRS website. Those that
can be used are 990-N e-postcard, 990-EZ short form, and 990 long form; each has income and asset
limits. If you use the 990 long form, it must be prepared by a licensed CPA or other qualified professional.
Organizations providing disaster relief over $50,000 for a specific disaster must submit quarterly reports
detailing receipts and disbursements.
Any organization failing to comply with this legislation under HB-629 can result in a disqualification order
to strip them of eligibility for a Florida sales tax exemption.
For additional information, go to the Florida Department of Agriculture website them at 1-800-435-7352. Also a detailed handout on the
new
law
can
be
found
at:
www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Consumer-Services/Business-Services/Charitable-Organizations.
Grab your sneakers for Roar Through Ybor, the 14th Annual Race for sight!
Our signature FUNraising 5k Race, 1 mile "Fun Walk" and "Run from Home" event will benefit the programs and services of Lions Eye
Institute Foundation.
Join us as we close the streets of Ybor City to run for the Gift of Sight and help us provide hope, possibilities and solutions to people
who are blind and visually impaired!
Who?
Roar Through Ybor drew over 800 hundred participants from all over the state to Ybor City last year to support
the Foundation in our resolve to improve the vision and quality of life of those struggling with sight loss.
What's New?
This year we have a new website that will allow you to register and garner support from your family and friends to help you reach your
goals.
Can't make it to Ybor City? Don't worry! We are featuring a "Run from Home" category that allows you to participate and receive the
same benefits as the runners and walkers without leaving your couch!
Where?
Join us at the beautiful Centennial Park in the heart of Ybor City,
1800 East Eighth Avenue
When?
Saturday, April 25, 2015
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Online Registration ends April 24th at 3 p.m.
Check-in on race day begins 6:30 a.m.
5K Race begins at 7:30 a.m.
1 mile "Fun Walk" starts at 7:45 a.m.
Award Ceremony held from 9 to 10 a.m.
Register:
You can make a difference in someone's life by
giving them the Gift of Sight! Register now by
clicking on the photo link. Create your own
webpage, set a goal and help us spread the
word!
Donate:
Don't have the time to participate, but still want to change
someone's life? Please consider making a donation by clicking
on the photo. We greatly appreciate your support!
As an added bonus, if an individual raises over $250, they will
receive a specialty runner's shirt! But, if an individual raises
over $500, they will receive a specialty runner's jacket instead!
For more
information or to Sponsor
the event:
Contact Angela Pottinger
(813) 289-1200 or
Send Angela an email at
[email protected]!
EXTRA!
EXTRA!
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Club Bulletin/Newsletter – Please send your club bulletin/newsletter to me monthly via email or us mail to be included in the District I
contest.
Club Briefs – Does your club have an activity recently or upcoming that I can include in club briefs? My focus is a one line of bragging
rights, but if you have an action photo of an event with explanation and names, I send them on to be published in the MD magazine.
Have you noticed?
Thanks!
Lion Suzy Stathas
17711 Rivendel Road
Lutz, FL 33549
Email: [email protected]
Florida Lions Conklin Center News
District Goal $45,000
It’s here – your Florida Lions Night for Sight Gala at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach on March 26 – still time to get your
tickets!! Looking forward to a successful event in support of the Florida Lions Conklin Center for the Blind.
There are so many ways to support the Conklin Center; club donations, attend events sponsored by the Conklin Center, life
memberships, endowments, legacy’s, purchase a State of Vision license plate AND contact your elected officials!! About 60% of the
Conklin Center budget comes through the State of Florida Division of Blind Services (DBS). Your elected officials need to know you
support funding for the blind/visually impaired and the impaired deaf/deaf citizens of our state; giving those individuals a chance at
education, employment, and living in their communities independently and with dignity. It’s easy – go to www.myfloridahouse.gov or
www.myfloridasenate.gov - at the top of the page, select representative, then click on “Find Your Representative – put in your name,
address and your representative will “appear”. Click on “full detail” then “email representative” and you can send your representative
your concerns via email. If all the Lions in Florida do this – I know we will be heard!
Let’s give a big Lions Roar to Conklin Center Executive Director Robert Kelly – he was elected Chairperson of the DBS
Rehabilitation Council!
Lion Mary Pezzo, President
Lawrence – A Student at Florida Lions Conklin Center
When I was born, I was fully developed with perfect sight and good health. I lived a normal childhood, and played soccer all
throughout high school. I was also Editor and Chief of the year book and graduated with honors.
After high school, I continued to live with my parents and attend the local community college. I had a job at the Macaroni Grill
as a Server Developer. I was always able to drive and liked being able to make my own money.
July 22, 2007 changed my life. I was in a car accident with a semi-truck, while on the high way. My car went under the truck
and was smashed. I don’t remember any of it because I was in a drug induced coma for two months. I lost all vision in my left eye and
have no feeling on the whole left side of my face. I have some sight in my right eye, but I’m deaf in my right ear. My face was partially
reconstructed because I broke all the bones in my face. I also had surgery on my mouth and have to have braces and drink form a
straw all the time. I stayed in the hospital for 4 months and had to do physical and occupational therapy.
When I was released from the hospital, I continued to live in Wesley Chapel, FL with my parents. I was very depressed and
had to start taking medicine for it. After about 5 months, I started to be able to move around better and do more things for myself. I
knew that I was here for a reason and that I had a purpose in life if I was still here after all that I went through. So, in 2009 I decided that
I wanted to move to Orlando and rent a house with a few of my friends. I was able to cook, clean, pay my own bills, but could no longer
drive. But after a while, I started to realize that it was hard to live on a monthly SSI check and I didn’t like being classified a disabled. I
really just wanted to be able to work and do the things I used to do. I tried going to The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired,
but they had limited services.
I moved back home with my parents again and The Division of Blind Services recommended that I go to the Conklin Center.
My main goal was to regain skills to be able to find a job, but I also had cleaning, mobility, shopping, and Adult Basic Education
classes. I learned a lot of things that are very helpful and I feel a lot more independent now and feel like I am a part of society. I now
have a job working part-time at Dunkin Donuts and am independently living in the Conklin Centers Training Apartment. I am on my way
to having my own apartment and will hopefully graduate in April or May of this year.
LIONS WEBSITES:
lionsclubs.org
lionsofflorida.org
lions35i.org
MD35 Florida and the Bahamas Pins FOR SALE!
$3.00 each or 2 for $5.
Contact PDG Bob Woomer at bvwoomerembarqmail.com or see him at a meeting.
FELLOWSHIP FROM PALM HARBOR II FLORIDA LIONS TO
BANGKOK, THAILAND LIONS
Being a relatively new Lion (2013), I reviewed my trip with my Club (Palm Harbor II). Having said that, here's something I did
on 2 December 2014 that I learned was unique to my club (Palm Harbor II) and perhaps to other clubs in our Zone.
I visited and was the honored guest at the only English-speaking Lions Club in Bangkok Thailand. There are about 35 Lions
Clubs in the general Bangkok area. I presented their president with a Lions Club memento and gave a brief talk about our activities.
Interestingly, the Thai national anthem was played at the beginning and ending of the session and "we" all honored the King on his
birthday that was to be cerebrated throughout Thailand three days later.
I was also invited by the club to return to Bangkok as their invited guest for the annual OSEAL meeting (Organization of SouthEast Asian Lions) scheduled for the first week of December 2015 in Bangkok. OSEAL has 14 member countries and the entire program
is in English. This is the first time Bangkok and this Lions Club has ever hosted OSEAL.
I am presenting the Palm Harbor II greetings plaque to Lion Drew Noyes, president of the Bangkok
Silom Lions Club, District 310-D. There are about 35 Lions Clubs in the general Bangkok area. Silom is the only speaking one and the only one that met
while I was there on business.
The head table at the mtg. Left to right, a distinguished physician who leads a group of medical
personnel to visit remote areas in Thailand - the secretary of the Club (and the president's wife) - the president of a Thai-speaking Bangkok Lions Club President Drew Noyes - Dr. Singh, a homeopathic physician - and me.
I reviewed Palm Harbor II Lions Clubs activities and my programs with vision screening.
Dr. Singh, President Noyes, and I are discussing Daffy Duck, the Palm Harbor II Club
mascot and my penalty for missing an important meeting at a previous meeting. On this trip, his Daffyness Lord Duck traveled about 30,000 miles,
mostly in my checked luggage. As his reward, the Duck now proudly wears the coveted Silom pin!
Lion Jim Thorpe, Palm Harbor II Lions Club
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March 2015
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Check out the Forum website for information and registration at lionsforum.org. See you at the Grand Forum in Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
Invitation Made Easy with the Family Membership Program
We understand that inviting others to join Lions can be a challenge. So, we've made it easy to invite those closest to you with the
Family Membership Program. When you invite a family member in the same household, they pay only half international dues! Learn
more about the Family Membership Program on the LCI website. Participating in the Ask One campaign just got easier!
NECROLOGY
DISTRICT: Please send me the names of all deceased Lions from your club from last April onward. We don't want to miss anyone
at the Necrology Service and a double check will keep that from happening. E-mail me with the name and Club; that's all I need.
Many thanks, Bill Ringelstein, PCC, District Chaplain
MULTIPLE: Please send a photo to PID Neil Spencer at [email protected] so it can be included in the MD
Convention Necrology Service in Ocala. Names with faces gives us a better vision of who they were.
SUNSHINE REPORT
I am happy to report no deceased Lions this month!
Keep those Lions under the weather in your prayers.
The St. Petersburg Lions Club Sight Foundation Presents
Dining in the Dark
What a wonderful and enlightening sensory awareness experience
for a few moments that the blind experience every day!
Saturday, March 7
6 to10 p.m.
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Tickets $60
Dinner includes cocktails, appetizer, salad
shrimp or chicken Marcela, & dessert
St. Petersburg Lion Club Beach House
9300 West Gulf Boulevard
Treasure Island, FL 33704
Guest Speakers:
Dan Mann, CEO of Pinellas Lighthouse for the Blind
Mary Smith, Diabetic Educator
Angela Potinger, Development Coordinator for the Lion’s Eye Institute
We have reserved:
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a beautiful sunset
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a fun time
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a silent auction
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great food
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a friendly social atmosphere
This is guaranteed to make you feel great.
Reservation required
Contact - Debbie Hietala (727) 527-0288
OR [email protected]
OR www.facebook.com/stpetelions
WE Accept Credit Cards!
Keep Members Happy and Coming Back!
Thriving Lions clubs have happy members. Because when members are happy, they serve at a higher capacity and
remain part of their Lions clubs. Therefore, encourage members in your club to participate in club activities so they
feel satisfied.
Clearwater Lions Club Presents the Musical
MY FAIR LADY
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Admission $26
6:30 p.m. Champagne Reception with hors d oeuvres
8 p.m. Curtain Time
Francis Wilson Playhouse
302 Seminole Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
For tickets call Lion Ron Goetzke at (727) 789-4694
HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL LINKS THAT SHOW YOU HOW TO ASK:
LIONSCLUBS.ORG
It’s Easy Lions!
JUST ASK RECRUITMENT GUIDE!
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/me300.pdf
ASK ONE!
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/membership-and-new-clubs/invite-members/ask-one.php
JUST ASK GUIDE!
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/me302
Just imagine if every Lion, 1.35 million, asked one person to join their club…
One of our most important goals this year is to strengthen our membership. The best way to achieve membership growth in
your district is to promote the Ask One campaign. If each Lion asked one person to join their club, imagine the impact it would have on
membership growth in your district and the amount of service you can provide.
Encourage all Lions to invite one friend, one neighbor or one family member to join. There’s no easier way to grow your
district, and you can earn Lions Pride recognition when you do.
The Extension and Membership Division invites you to attend our free monthly webinars! These webinars provide an
opportunity for Lions to learn about various membership programs and discuss membership topics. Webinars are conducted in English
only.
Webinars are recorded and posted on the LCI website (lionsclubs.org). Below is the schedule of upcoming webinars.
Space is limited so register today!
LEADERSHIP WEBINARS:
Minding Your Members—Leading Strong Teams
Develop confident and creative Lions teams through intuitive leadership that
includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and
communication skills. Presentation offers practical scenarios in which Lions
demonstrate best team leadership practices in everyday club situations.
Intended Audience: All Lions
Register for a
session:
Wednesday,
3/4/15,1:00pm, T
Friday, 3/13/15,
8:00pm, T
MEMBERSHIP WEBINARS:
Lessons in Fishing: How to Reel in Younger Members
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
SERVICE ACTIVITY WEBINARS:
The Family and Community Engagement Webinar *NEW
Join us for a special one-hour webinar to learn about our partnership with Scholastic under the Reading Action Program and how your club
can work with schools, families, and communities to make sure that every child has an opportunity to reach their full potential.
Special Guest Presenter: Jackie Harvey, Director of Community and District Wide Partnerships at Scholastic
Intended Audience: U.S Lions
Working Together to Relieve Hunger
In this webinar we share ideas, stories, and best practices for working together with our food banking partners to relieve hunger. We
discuss the purpose, resources and project ideas for the Lions Relieving the Hunger Campaign, and we will feature special guest
presenters from Feeding America, Food bank Western Australia and Food bank Australia.
Intended Audience: US Lions
Reading Action Program Webinar
In this webinar we share ideas, stories, and best practices on developing education and literacy related service projects. We will also
feature some of our U.S. literacy partners who will present information on how Lions can partner with them on a local level.
Intended Audience: U.S Lions
Lions, Get Ready for World Diabetes Day!
The webinar highlighted the range of activities and resources for planning a diabetes project. Presenters from the International Diabetes
Federation (IDF) discussed the growing diabetes epidemic and ways Lions can impact their communities by participating in World
Diabetes Day.
How to Get Involved in Your Local Diabetes Camp
Experts from DECA (Diabetes Education & Camping Association) and Lions experienced in diabetes camp programs shared valuable
information on how Lions can get involved. Be informed and inspired to provide support for local camps that serve children with diabetes
and their families. The lively and informative discussion will prove valuable to your club's service and opportunities for club excellence!
Lions, Let’s Get Ready for Diabetes Alert Day!
Diabetes Alert Day is a wake-up call for the American public to learn more about diabetes. Representatives from our partner the National
Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) shared easy action steps you can use for community awareness, not only one this special day, but
for other diabetes events throughout the year.
WELCOME NEW LIONS
FORT MYERS BEACH LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 2
Lion Jamie Estrella
Sponsor: Lion Shelby Peters
Lion Michael Estrella
Sponsor: Lion Robert Stites
FROSTPROOF LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Jerry Fischer
Sponsor: Lion Newton Williams III
PALM HARBOR LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Sandra Budd
Sponsor: Lion James Throne
ST. PETERSBURG LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Leslie Ciccone
Sponsor: Lion Cathy Meachum
SUN CITY CENTER LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Robert Boose
Sponsor: Lion Alice Boose
TAMPA NORTH LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 1
Lion Christina Masters
Sponsor: Lion Aimee Pisley
ZEPHYRHILLS LIONS CLUB – Total New Members: 2
Lion Madeline Shackett
Sponsor: Lion Charles Hall
Lion Diane Maisonet
Sponsor: Maxine Lapoint
Membership Numbers – 9 New Members in February 28!
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DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP
Opening Balance
Added Members
Dropped Members
Current Balance
Net Gain/Loss
1366
190
221
1335
-31
Take Advantage of Membership Resources and Improve Your Club
When it comes to starting new clubs, inviting new members and keeping your current members happy, the LCI website offers
all the materials you need to get started and improve you club. The Just Ask! Guide offers steps to recruiting new members, while the
Membership Satisfaction Guide helps your club provide the experiences your members are seeking. Take the How Are Your Ratings?
Survey to evaluate your club, and download the New Club Development Guide if you're thinking about organizing a new Lions club.
View the complete list of Membership Resources available to help your club grow and make a bigger impact today!
Start a Club Branch in Your Community!
Club branches are a great way for your club to increase membership and expand service in your community. Branch members
become part of an existing "parent" Lions club—your club—but they organize their own meetings, projects and officers just like a
regular club. It only takes 5 people to form a club branch, which makes it easier to get started.
A club branch is great way to add members and bring needed service to remote areas of your community. It's also a good option
for potential new members who can't make your club meetings or for people who are passionate about a special type of service.
Earn Special Centennial Recognition for Your Club!
Your club can earn a Centennial Banner Patch with a special gemstone design each year you support our Global Service Action
campaigns to impact Youth, Vision, Hunger and the Environment.
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Each gemstone represents the number of different Global Service Action Campaigns your club participates in during the fiscal year.
The more Global Service Action campaigns your club participates in, the more gemstones you can earn for your banner patch.
Earn a diamond-level Centennial Banner Patch by participating in all four Global Service Action campaigns!
Earn Up to Four Centennial Banner Patches
Your club can earn up to four Centennial Banner Patches by participating in each year of the Centennial Service Challenge.
Qualifying donations to Lions Clubs International Foundation will also count toward your Centennial Banner Patch.
All Centennial service activities must be reported through MyLCI's Service Activity Report to receive credit. Districts can also
earn Centennial Banner Patches based on the participation of their clubs.
Coming in April! Looking for more ways to get involved in the Centennial? Stay tuned for an exciting announcement in April
about new opportunities to be part of the Centennial Celebration!
Visit Lions100.org for more info and start planning your next Centennial service project today. Remember, when Lions come
together to serve, we can change the world!
SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS
Saturday, April 11
JetBlue Park at Fenway South
11500 Fenway South Drive
Fort Myers, Florida 33913
9:30 a.m. – Event festivities begin
10:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies
11 a.m. – 3K Walk Kick-off
Noon – Raffle drawing
Eye Donor Awareness Month in March
What is an Eye Bank?
An eye bank’s professional staff performs valuable functions that support sight-saving procedures by retrieving and storing healthy eye
tissue for corneal transplants and research. Eye banks recover, evaluate, store and distribute human eye tissue for vision restoration,
research and education. Eye surgeons rely on eye banks to supply them with tissue for sight-saving procedures.
A Lions Eye Bank is a not-for-profit organization that:
Operates within established Lions Clubs International Board Policy for the program Is sponsored by a Lions club, district or multiple
district
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Has an established working relationship with a medical facility
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Complies with government medical and education standards
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May coordinate Lions’ financial assistance for sight-saving corneal transplant surgery
The month of March is a special time to honor eye donors and their families for giving the gift of sight. Eye donations are
crucial for research and education, as well as for corneal transplants that can help restore the sight of children and adults. Lions Eye
Banks recover, evaluate, store and distribute human eye tissue for sight-saving procedures. Lions support more than 50 eye banks in
eight countries. Recognize Eye Donor Awareness Month in March! Contact your local eye bank to learn how you can raise awareness
in your community about the importance of eye donations.
Florida Lions Eye Bank
Miami, Florida
Fleb.org
Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research
Tampa, Florida
lionseyeinstitute.org
1944: The world's first eye bank is created in New York City. Today, most eye banks are Lions-sponsored.
Inspire Membership through the Reading Action Program
Sharing service opportunities with friends and family can inspire them to join your club. The Reading Action Program (RAP)
provides excellent opportunities for service experiences, such as reading stories to children, hosting computer literacy classes for
adults, or providing free books during a vision screening. RAP service can attract educators, students, parents and others to your club!
Share your next RAP project with a friend and together experience the fun and satisfaction of helping others.
Ask One in April and Be Recognized
Ask One is a small step that can make a big difference in your membership efforts. And when you Ask One friend, family
member or neighbor to join your club in April, you can earn special recognition. Invite a member to join your club in April and you'll
receive a Membership Growth Award Pin! Plus, if you invited a member in October, you'll receive a gold pin and a banner patch for your
club.
Expand your Lions Legacy: Start One Today!
Every Lions club needs a sponsor in order to charter. By sponsoring a new club, your club can start a new and exciting legacy in
that community. Just think, what would your community look like without your Lions club? Why not give the same opportunity to a nearby community. One Lions club cannot serve all of the community's needs. Therefore, your club may wish to consider sponsoring a new
club that meets at a different time of day with members that share a common interest.
Enliven Your Lions Club – Sponsor a Leo Club
Leos are an integral part of the Lions family. "Strengthen the Pride" and celebrate a global network of young people committed
to serving others by sponsoring a new Leo club. Lions can make a positive impact on the next generation of leaders by serving as
mentors and motivators for Leos. Sponsoring a new Leo club will enliven your Lions club and provide young people with an oppo rtunity
to develop as leaders. Charter your new Leo club in preparation for Leo Club Awareness Month in April and support youth development
in your community.
Protect Our Environment in April
We invite you and your club to join Lions around the world to bring attention to the environment. Help us raise awareness about
current and emerging environmental issues and take action by planning activities in connection with Earth Day, recognized on April
22. Or, organize projects throughout the month that mobilize your club members to make a difference by protecting our environment.
Looking for a great way to make a difference and find new members? Consider hosting a special service project for family and
friends during the Protecting Our Environment campaign in April.
You can organize a community clean-up, plant a tree, plan a "green" campaign or a recycling project to make your community
a better place for all. Check out the project planning guide for additional information and resources and visit the Protecting Our
Environment Web page on the LCI website. And remember to share your projects through MyLCI to earn a Centennial Banner
Patch for your club!
LEADERSHIP
ISN'T IT GREAT TO BE A LION!!
Watch for notice of Club Officer Training Schedule soon.
Yours in Lionism and Friendship,
PCC Suzy
GLT Coordinator
(813) 767-7899
Email: [email protected]
DIABETES AWARENESS
Diabetes Screeners Training will be on the following dates and locations:
May 16, 2015
Gulfport Lions Club
New Screener training 9:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. Cost is $25 includes lunch.
At our last Board of Directors meeting, we decided to make some changes for diabetes screening training costs. For the new screener
training, if you go to the Resources and Forms tab on the website (dafmd35.org) and download both the current training manual and
procedure manual and bring it with you to the class (No Sharing), the class will only cost you $10. If you require the manuals, it is still
$25. Screener Recertification 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. $15 ( FREE if held a screening event in last six months and your screening forms along
with your report were turned in after screening event). Screeners need to be recertified every year.
If you are planning on hosting a diabetes awareness training class, contact Lion Norma Callahan with the location and number
of lions who will be attending. Keep in mind that there must be a minimum number of 8 lions per training class. Try to organize these in
locations that will maximize the Lions ability to get to the class. I need a count of new and re-certs by Tuesday prior to training.
[email protected]
Get Recognized in April for Asking One!
Lions are about providing service, and our strength is directly tied to our members. Therefore, take up President Preston's
challenge to Ask One in April, and receive the Membership Growth Award Silver Pin. Plus, if you also invited a member in October, you
will receive a gold pin and banner patch for your club. For resources you need to energize your membership efforts, check out the Ask
One Web page.
“Disaster and Alert”
I think everyone is asking “IS SPRING HERE YET?!?!?!” I think everyone is ready for a new season. Winter has been extra
hard on us this year. Spring will be here before we know it, so beef up your blood supply for those pesky mosquitoes.
I hope we all have been listening to the news media reports that it is very important to immunize for everything. It is not just
about you, it is about who you are exposing. Some are too young to be immunized. So think about them for once.
New Video: Disaster Relief Public Service Announcement
By providing local media outlets with Lions public service announcements (PSAs), you can raise awareness about your
club's services in the community. A new disaster relief PSA is now on the Lions YouTube channel, and will be available
for download on the LCI website. This PSA provides a brief look at how Lions are the first to respond when disaster
strikes, and how members and non-members alike can get involved to help rebuild lives. Share this PSA on social media
today, and let your community know that where there's a need, there's a Lion.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Naples Lions Club Foundation
The Golf Lodge at the Quarry
8950 Weathered Stone Drive
Naples, FL 34120
Sunday, April 12, 2015
8 a.m.
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Scramble Format
Purchase Mulligans at the Course!
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Arm’s Length
Please make checks payable to: Naples Lions Club Foundation
Send your check or written credit card information to:
Naples Lions Club
P. O. Box 110474
Naples, FL 34120
Golf Questions: Please call the Lions at (239) 353-4800
1917
2017
Assisting the needy with eye care surgeries in Florida and the Bahamas since 1958
Report for District 35-I:
Goal for this year is $65,000. As of the Cabinet Meeting our District has given $47,100 or 72.5%
Here is where our District is at in expense, so we need to get busy to cover more cases.
TOTAL NEW CASES – 13
YTD TOTALS CASES – 133
ESTIMATED COST - $60,227
ESTIMATED COST - $647,003
CLUB CO-PAYS - $2,600
CLUB CO-PAYS - $26,450
SAVINGS - $43,330
SAVINGS - $431,856
COST TO FOUNDATION - $14,297
COST TO FOUNDATION - $188,697
Thank you for your continued support of your Foundation!
LIONS Worldwide Week of Service in May
Join us for this special Centennial Service Challenge event to strengthen our communities and help Lions reach our
Centennial goal of serving 100 million people.
Looking for a great way to serve? Consider hosting a project to help children in need in your community. No matter how you choose to
serve, be sure to join us for this global event!
Join the Lions Worldwide Week of Service in May
1)
Plan your project – Host a service project that benefits youth, vision, hunger or the environment during the week of
May 16–22.
2)
Share your project – Invite your community to serve with you to showcase your club and the power of service.
3)
Report your project – Report your service on the MyLCI Service Activity Report to earn a Centennial Banner Patch for
your club.
Start Planning Your Service Project Share this special event with your club and start planning your project today. Don’t miss this
opportunity to join Lions around the globe in the Worldwide Week of Service in May!
The 37th Annual Lions Day with the United Nations (LDUN) on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the iconic United Nations
Headquarters in New York City is fast approaching. This event is almost sold out, so please direct Lions and their guests to the
Lions Day with the UN page on the LCI Web site to register while space is still available.
This year's theme of "Children in Need" will be addressed in presentations by International President Preston and other key
UN speakers along with engaging panel discussions that will delve deeper into this topic. LDUN attendees will also be amongst the first
to find out and celebrate this year's winners of both the International Peace Poster and Essay Contests.
Inspiring and informative, LDUN recognizes the impact of LCI's volunteer efforts in supporting the shared vision with the UN of
improving our local and global communities. LDUN attendees also have the option to attend the popular Lions-UN Luncheon inside the
UN's signature Delegates Dining Room with invited ambassadors. Seating is limited and offered on a first come basis.
For the first time we will be offering early registration material pick-up on Friday, March 6, at the One UN New York Hotel,
located directly across from the UN Headquarters, where attendees can conveniently pick up their event badges, program and more
(including the new ViridSTIR USB). Cash bars will be set for an afternoon hospitality from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. where LDUN attendees can
meet and mingle with fellow Lions and staff at the Registration Area. LDUN attendees will receive one complimentary drink ticket
redeemable from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on March 6 only.
For attendees that need hotel accommodations, the One UN New York Hotel has a limited number of guest rooms available at
a special LDUN rate offered on a first come basis. Guest rooms can be requested when registering online.
If you have any questions or need additional program information, please contact Natalie Brain at (630) 468-6893 or via email.
In 1945, Lions help draft the United Nations Charter, beginning a longstanding partnership with the U.N.
IMPORTANT DATES OF INTEREST
DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITATIONS
rd
Mar 3
th
Mar 4
th
Mar 10
TU
W
TU
Naples
Hudson Bayonet Point
Lake Placid
11:30 a.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
DISTRICT I GATHERINGS (CABINET MEETINGS)
lions35i.org
April 25th
Lake Placid – Mini Convention
ZONE MEETINGS
Region 1 Zone 1 – Lion Gary Laspina
March 24, 2015
Lake Wales
6:30p.m. American Legion Post 71
Region 2 Zone 2 – Lion Helen Arnold
Complete
Region 2 Zone 3 – Lion Lori Sams
March 3, 2015
Port Charlotte
6 p.m.
Luigi’s
Region 3 Zone 4 – Lions Darby Doerzbacher & Diane Clifton
April 1, 2015
Sanibel Captiva Island
6 p.m.
Sanibel Community Center
Region 3 Zone 5 – Lion Paul Nash, PDG
March 9, 2015
North Fort Myers Noon
6:30 p.m. All Star Lanes
Region 3 Zone 6 Lion Bill Arthur
Complete
Region 4 Zone 7 – Lion Andrew Moos, IPDG
April ? 2015
Tampa Downtown
Noon
CDB’s Southside
Region 4 Zone 8 – Lion Jackie Cameron, PCC
March 18, 2015
Hudson Bayonet Point
6 p.m.
IHOP
Region 5 Zone 9 – Lion Waid Tribiano
April 2, 2015
Seminole
Perkins
Region 5 Zone 10 – Lion Karen Douglas
April 15, 2015
Largo
March 6 – 8
6:30 p.m. Jimmy Guana’s
MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONFERENCES
lionsofflorida.org
Cocoa Beach (International Palms Resort)
MD-35 Council of Governors Spring Conference Weekend
Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Roaring 20's with us the weekend of March 12th to the 15th at the International
Palms Resort on beautiful Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach is the Jewel of the Space Coast where you are invited to enjoy miles of training opportunities and white sandy
beaches. Come and and discover the history of the Space Coast or shopping at the world famous Ron Jon’s Surf Shop. There is even
fun for the kiddies this weekend with the Pirate themed kiddie pool!
Come on out on Friday and learn Facebook for Lions or, if that's not your cup of tea get your dance on with free Line Dancing
training. Get all dressed up for wearing of the green on Friday Night for the St. Patrick’s Day Social. And, if you are already certified
Diabetes Screener you can be recertified this weekend as well.
MD CONVENTION
lionsofflorida.org
April 30th – 3rd
Ocala (Hilton)
2014-2015 Multiple District 35 Convention Registration
The Council of Governors requests your presence at the 2015 Multiple District 35 Convention. Join us in the horse capitol of the
world, Ocala, Florida where you will have an opportunity to discover classic Florida charm while enjoying unforgettable
presentations and speakers.
Relax all day or take in a spirited seminar or two. Search through Lionistic treasures or soar sky-high on a rip roaring adventure
with your fellow grassroots Lions at the Friday night social. Then close out the weekend with your friends at the closing banquet
on Saturday.
Find your inner Lion at the MD-35 Convention. Ocala is the perfect place for a Lions family weekend. Whatever happens at your
convention is only the beginning. You’ll find everything you’re looking for at the convention the weekend, April 30—May 3, 2015.
FUTURE USA/CANADA FORUMS
usacanadalionsforum.org
September 17 – 19, 2015
TBA, 2016
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Omaha, Nebraska
FUTURE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
lionsclubs.org
June 26 – 30
2015
Honolulu, Hawaii
Aloha Lions! The 98th Lions Clubs International Convention will be held in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, June 26th – June 30th, 2015.
2015 LCI Con Early Bird Deadline Approaching – Register Now
January 9 is the deadline to register for the International Convention at the lowest rate of $110 – a savings of over 35% off the full registration fee!
Be sure to book your hotel through LCI. Complimentary bus shuttles provided to all official convention events when you book your hotel room through
LCI.
Honolulu is like paradise. Over 100 beaches surround Honolulu, more than any other city on the earth. You can relax on the white sandy beaches of
Waikiki, hike the magical trails on Diamond Head crater, and view incredible waterfalls such as Waimea and Maunawili Falls are among the many
favorites not be missed.
Also, take time to explore the history Honolulu offers. The USS Arizona Memorial is a renowned portrayal of World War II, while the Pearl Harbor
Park provides a sobering yet stunning piece of history that will never be forgotten.
In today’s ever-changing world, Lions from all walks of life symbolize a ‘ray of hope’ in their commitment to touch the lives of those in need. LCI’s
convention offers a once-a-year opportunity to meet together to discuss the important matters of the day that will form the future of our association, and
to
create
new
friendships
along
the
way.
Make plans to join your fellow Lions in Honolulu for an experience to remember.
Southeastern Breakfast:
Monday June 29, 2015
7 – 9 a.m.
Sheraton Waikiki - Maui Room
We have been able to get a buffet breakfast (including Grits) but, unfortunately the price tag will be $55.00 per person.
We will have a head table for twenty with a centered podium and microphone.
I would like to ask each Multiple to bring their State Flag with them for the dais. I will have the US, Lions and Bahamian flags with me.
We will have 1 hour of buffet service which should be plenty of time to meet, greet, eat and leave time for "business".
When ordering your tickets please send your request to:
Check payable to Lions MD 35
Annotate SE Breakfast in the for line
Send to:
MD 35 Lions of Florida & the Bahamas
7200 Lake Ellenor Drive Suite 109
Orlando, FL 32809-5786
Should you have any questions please contact me at your convenience at the office or you can reach me on my cell at 321-501-2893.
Look forward to hearing from all of you and seeing you in Honolulu.
Yours in Friendship and Lionism,
Neil R. Spencer, PID
MD-35 Executive Secretary/Treasurer
[email protected]
June 24 – 28
June 30 – July 4
June 29 – July 3
July 5 – 9
2016
2017
2018
2019
Fukuoka, Japan
Chicago, Illinois
Las Vegas, Nevada
Milan, Italy
MORE DATES OF INTEREST
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March 2015
Membership Focus: Women
Eye Donor Awareness Month
March 1 – Deadline for multiple districts to submit a single Lions Environmental Photo Contest entry to International Headquarters
March 1 – Lions Services for Children Symposium funding for fiscal year 2014‐2015 opens up to districts and multiple districts in all
Constitutional Areas, plus the Continent of Africa, based on availability.
March 7‐9 – Advanced Lions Leadership Institute – Constitutional Areas I and II: USA, its affiliates, Bermuda and the Bahamas and Canada
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
March 31 – Last day for regular convention registration fees
P articipation
R ecognition
I nvolvement
D istrict & Club
E xcellence