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Page 1 Lions Club of Danbury ne 2010 JungleJ uJottings V olume 8 2, Iss ue 12 J UNGLE J OTTINGS Scholarship Committee Announces Winners! -Mark Not above you, not beneath you, but with you. F. Meyer, Committee Chairman On May 13, 2001 the Danbury Lions Club Scholarship Committee conducted interviews to select the winners of the 2010 Lions Club Scholarship Awards. Our Club offers up to four one-year college scholarship grants to students who are graduating from a Danbury high school in 2010 and who will attend college in the fall of 2010. The club offers one additional scholarship grant (for a total of five) through CRIS radio for a communications major. Scholarship Chair Lion Mark Meyer, Scholarship recipients: Gregory Dalfonzo, Casey Cunningham, Bianca Costa, and Gavin Buckley. The club received seven scholarship applications from Henry Abbott Technical School; five from Immaculate High School, and 14 from Danbury High School. While the number of scholarship applications from HATS and IHS is consistent with prior years, the number of applications from DHS dropped from a more typical range of 30-40 applications. The reason for the drop in applications from DHS is not clear. Next year the committee plans to use social media to increase the number of applications. The Scholarship Committee consisting of Fran Evans, Jerry Hoffman, Bernie Kallas, Mark Meyer, and Kurt Miller interviewed eight semi-finalists on May 13th. The five award winners are Greg Dalfonzo from DHS; Nathaly Grajales from HATS; Gavin Buckley and Bianca Costa from IHS; and the CRIS radio award was granted to Casey Cunningham from DHS. The committee was pleased with the candidates and looks forward to presenting these fine young adults to the Club on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Scholarship Awards Luncheon. □ First Street Cleaning of the Season! Led by Club Secretary and Adopt a Street Chairman Keith Beaver, our Danbury Club began its seasonal cleaning of Hayestown Avenue. All are welcome; the more volunteer Lions we have the faster the cleaning goes, usually less than an hour. Lion Keith supplies the vests, gloves, buckets, sticks, and bags. Lions pictured above left to right: Lyn Meyers, Bob Lovell, Keith Beaver, Fran Evans, Berni Kallas, Jim Leheny, Mike Kallas, Ernie Harrington. □ Official newsletter of the Lions Club of Danbury, Inc. and Lions Charities, Inc. Serving the Danbury community since 1927. Page 2 Jungle Jottings BERNI’S CORNER Thank you! Photos from President Berni’s Awards Dinner, June 15th Lisa Cerbone-Montalto and President Berni For Immediate Release From District 23A: Frank P. Molinaro of Bridgewater, CT., Past President of The Danbury Lions Club, has been selected by the District Governor of 23-A, Mark Lyon, to serve as Chairman of the Special District Convention scheduled for Wednesday evening, July 14th, in the Nichols Room at the Trumbull, CT Town Hall. Molinaro, the former Editor of the District Pride, is the recipient of several International President Awards, and most recently served as facilities chairman of the 89th CT Lions State Convention held in Groton, CT over the weekend of April 24-25th. Molinaro is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, CT Knight of the Blind, and Ambassador of Sight. At present there are four International Director candidates vying for the nomination, Phillip G. Flaker, PCC, PDG of the Bridgeport Host Lions Club, Robert B. Gyle, PCC, PDG of the Candlewood/New Fairfield Lions Club, Donald J. Miloscia, PDG of the Norwalk and Danbury Lions Clubs and Rose Marie Spatafore of the Seymour Lions Club. The candidate winning the nomination at the Special District Convention will face a candidate from District 23-B and one from District 23-C at the Multiple District Convention scheduled for later this year. President Berni with Lion Lou Mathews The winner of the nomination at the Multiple District Convention will be one of the 17 candidates elected to serve as an International Director for the 2011- 2013 term. They will be voted upon at the International Convention scheduled for July 4 – 8, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. □ For additional information, contact Frank P. Molinaro, 203-748-3563 or [email protected]. The Happy Dance Trio! Jungle Jottings Page 3 Officers 2009-10 Gerald Hofmann ............................................. IPP Bernadette Kallas.................................... President Joan Bielizna ............................................... 1st VP Helga Ruopp .............................................. 2nd VP Michael Kallas............................................. 3rd VP Keith Beaver ........................................... Secretary Lyn Meyers ........................................... Treasurer Regina Ebling Ofiero .......................... Lion Tamer Deborah Benedict............................... Tail Twister City of Danbury Municipal Agent Margaret Emerito and Low Vision Support Group member Robert Cherry. Low Vision Support Group Welcomes the Office of the Municipal Agent Ms. Emerito was the guest speaker at the May 24th Low Vision Support Group meeting at the Senior Center. She was very gracious with a last minute request to speak to the group. Our originally scheduled speaker was unable to make it. Ms. Emerito’s office provides information, referral and outreach service to Danbury's senior population. Other services available include Medicare supplemental health insurance counseling, benefits counseling and providing assistance with applications. Senior benefits include Connecticut's prescription program (ConnPACE), Connecticut Property Tax Relief including Renters Relief, the heat assistance program, for the elderly and all of the State of Connecticut Department of Social Service programs. The office's outreach component provides information through the department's publications and through personal contact with homebound seniors. Ms. Emerito can be reached at 80 Main Street, Danbury and by phone at 203-796-1513. □ Directors Harold Michael ....................................... one year Frans Boetes ............................................ one year Thomas Nolan ....................................... two years Warren Levy ......................................... two years Robert Lovell ....................................... three years Lisa Cerbone-Montalto ....................... three years Frank Molinaro ...................... Membership Chair ~~~~~~~~ James A. Allen ............................................. Editor Frances J. Evans ............................ Assistant Editor Ernest Harrington .............................. Webmaster www.danburylions.org ............................ Website Donation Made to Lions Low Vision Program in Memory of Lion Joseph Hornack Ed and Ann Wicks have made a $200. donation to the Danbury Lions Low Vision Program in memory and honor of their dear old friend and Danbury Lion Joe Hornack who died recently. Ed and Ann continue to be great supporters of the Low Vision Program and the Low Vision Support Group. We thank them for their ongoing support and especially for their honoring of our fallen Lion and their good friend Joe Hornack. Page 4 Jungle Jottings President Bernadette Kallas and District 23A Vice-District Governor Lyn Meyers with visiting Lions: District 23A International Director Candidate Rose Marie Spatafore and Wolcott Lion Walter Sherman at the May 20th meeting. (ID Candidate story on page 10.) ------Continued from previous column, WCSU “Put Students First”. Dr. Schmotter presented the unique role of education at a mixed public/private institution of higher learning in light of the quality and relevancy of the programs at WestConn. Dr. James Schmotter, President of Western Connecticut State University, and 3rd VP Lion Mike Kallas Dr. James W Schmotter, President of Western Connecticut State University Addresses Danbury Lions President Jim Schmotter presented the themes of education at WestConn, primarily ……………Continued to next column, WCSU WestConn is primarily devoted to the social and economic mobility of a student base that desires pre-professional and career relevant courses of study that meet their aspirations for a better life. Over its hundred years, WestConn has served immigrants and the children of immigrants and area residents to achieve their dreams in an institution well-enabled to meet their needs. President Schmotter differentiated WestConn from community colleges and research universities by offering that WestConn offers a middle course of academic excellence while stressing vocational aspirations. The most popular major is Justice and Law Administration which focuses on careers in criminal justice, law, and correctional management. …………Continued to page 6, WCSU The most popular major is Justice and Law Jungle Jottings Page 5 WORKING TOGETHER The recipient of the gift was unknown to the donor, and likewise the donor was unknown to the recipient, and our Lions Club Low Vision Team was the go-between to bring the parties together. Local resident, Bill Reilly, who is legally blind, had just received a new CCTV magnifier from the VA in West Haven, and knowing his three year old CCTV was still in good operating condition, he wanted to donate it to someone or an organization which could use it. He contacted the Danbury Library but they declined and referred Bill to the Danbury Senior Center where our Lions Low Vision Support Group holds its monthly meetings. Senior Center Director, Susan Tomanio contacted a member of our Club and in a short time the unit was in the hands of another local resident, Joyce Gleissner, who has severe vision restriction and is under the care of Dr. Betty Klein, who is a great supporter of our Low Vision Program and has been a guest speaker at both our weekly luncheon meetings as well as the Support Group meetings. Fortunately, things happened rather quickly in this case; Danbury Lion Keith Beaver had been contacted by an acquaintance, Stephanie Shaughnessy, who is a social worker at the Danbury VNA and husband Bill is a member of the New Fairfield Lions. Stephanie was looking for information as to how her patient Joyce Gleissner might acquire a CCTV to help her with a pile of unread correspondence; her husband had died earlier this month and she was totally frustrated with her inability to read, answer correspondence, write checks, etc. A member of our Low Vision team was able to set up the unit for Joyce and by month’s end she was well on her way to seeing life a little differently all thanks to a number of people working together to make meaningful our motto of “We Serve.” □ --- Contributed by Lion Tom Nolan Joyce Gleissner, seated at her new CCTV unit is assisted by Danbury VNA social worker, Stephanie Shaughnessy Well, sort of anyway. Lion Ernie Harrington found cash while cleaning with the team the last time they did street cleaning on Hayestown Ave. It was a lot of cash…and being the grand Lion that he is, he donated it to our Danbury Lions Charities, Inc.! We’re all proud of Lion Ernie for many things and most recently for his generous heart in donating his street cleaning find. Thank you Lion Ernie! □ Page 6 Jungle Jottings Lions Club of Danbury 19th Annual Golf Classic (Alias Raindrops to Sunshine!) Because of rain on the original date of the Golf Classic, our rescheduled date is Monday, June 21 st at The Club at River Oaks in Sherman, Connecticut. Registration is 9:00-11:00 A.M. Start time is 11:00 A.M. with a Shotgun-Scramble Format. If you couldn’t make it before, now is the time to play or volunteer! It’s a beautiful setting for a great day of golf. The monies collected benefit all of the projects and programs we fund during the year to help our community. Contact First Vice President Lion Joan Bielizna: 203-794-0454, 203-825-5125, [email protected] □ …………………Continued from page 4, WCSU Nursing is being emphasized in light of the critical nationwide shortage of nurses. Governor Rell recently visited the campus to inaugurate a new Ph.D. program in Nursing Education. It is believed that the most severe bottleneck in producing nurses is the lack of educators to lead programs. WestConn has a very highly acclaimed program in nursing now and complementing that in the future with advanced training will lead to a prominent place in nursing education for the University. The school has national accreditation in education, social work and business, among other disciplines. This again stresses the relevancy of education to aspirations of students. WestConn is planning a new science center and has in the design phase a new arts center. It is growing in the direction desired by its students to fulfill their dreams. The University also serves the area high schools by offering programs that support the bridging to college. The programs are designed to produce college-ready students and avoid the requirements of remedial work ……………Continued to page 7, WCSU ents of remedial work in college which tends to interrupt the four year curriculum. It also teams with the area Visiting Nurse Association to study health needs of the community in order to assist Jungle Jottings …………..Continued from page 6, WCSU in college which tends to interrupt the four year curriculum. It also teams with the area Visiting Nurse Association to study health needs of the community in order to assist local health agencies to best meet the needs of providing health care. Page 7 Memorial Day Parade Danbury Lions Win Community Service Organization Trophy! WestConn is devoted to meeting the demands of students’ lives. Its faculty stresses rapport with students to enable them to excel in course work. WestConn has simply defined its niche well and serves it as no other can in Western Connecticut. We Lions can feel pride in this gem in our midst, and our thanks to President Schmotter and the faculty and administration for their work. □ Lion Frank Molinaro’s Jeep and granddaughter Emily DaMota waving the American Flag! L to R: Lyn Meyers, Bill Lopez, Cathy Golankiewicz, Zachary LaCava, Hanna LaCava, Ernie Harrington, , Bob Lovell, Vinnie Pannozzo, Frans Boetes, Bernie Kallas, Debbie Benedict, Regina Ofiero, Bob Yamin, Mike Kallas, Joan Bielzna, Keith Beaver, Front Center: Frank Molinaro. City of Danbury First Prize Trophy in the Community Service Organization category! You go Lions! Page 8 Sean Hearty, Director of Permit Regulation for the City of Danbury addresses the Danbury Lions. The Department of Permit Coordination is responsible for overseeing the action taken by the various municipal departments on permit applications that are submitted by the public. The Department also monitors permitting activities and coordinates enforcement activities of these various departments, which include Building, Zoning, Engineering, Fire and Health. This process ensures that the departments work in cooperation with each other, as well as with land use boards and commissions. To the maximum extent possible, permit applications and enforcement activities are handled fairly and efficiently while balancing the needs of developers with those of the general public. Staffed by a Director, Customer Service Manager, three full-time and one part-time Customer Service Representatives and a Clerk Typist, the Department has the authority to prioritize as well as establish timetables and deadlines for review and subsequent action on permit applications by the municipal departments. So what is the Permit Center really about? The Department focuses on service, safety, simplicity, one-stop shopping, customer service, economic development and community service. With Customer Service staff waiting to greet them, visitors to the Permit Center can explain their project to on-site staff that will provide the proper paper work and guidance for the project. For the public’s convenience, the Permit Center has combined different permits onto a project type so that all required plans will be submitted with that one application. The Permit Center will then disseminate plans and paperwork and route this information to the appropriate departments. Progress of your application can be monitored on …………Continued to next column, HARTY Jungle Jottings ……….Continued from previous column, HARTY the department’s web site. Staff will contact applicants with any request for more information so that permits can be issued. Upon final approval, applicants will return to the Permit Center to pay, bond and receive the necessary permits. All inspections required for a project will be reviewed and scheduled by the Center. One centralized inspection number ensures a smooth closeout of a project and avoids redundant or skipped inspections. When all permits are closed, the center will complete the process by having the Zoning Officer and Building official issue certificates. The Permit Center’s ultimate goal is to remove the stress and intimidation sometimes experienced as an applicant plans a project. Visiting with the Permit Center is not a guaranteed “yes, but applicant’s will leave with the satisfaction of knowing that they are important to us and we do care. From small residential projects to multi- million dollar commercial jobs, the Permit Center provides individual attention to homeowners and contractors alike from submittal to completion. Many large projects such as commercial new construction become very complicated due to the scope and complexity of the project. The Permit Center will monitor inspection activity and coordinate completion to a set time table that the applicant will target. Successes The Department has accomplished the following in the last fiscal year: Issued over 6,279 permits, processed over $2,635,040 in fees, scheduled over 18,000 inspections, issued almost 1, 000 Certificates of Compliance, issued over 1,000 Certificates of Occupancy and received and released over $2,000,000 in bonds. The Department has continued its efforts to bring awareness of the City’s laws and permitting rules to the citizens and participates in numerous community ……..Continued to page 9, HARTY Jungle Jottings Page 9 …….Continued from page 8, HARTY events annually, at which they present their information in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. In the past few years many towns and cities have visited our Permit Center with intentions of modeling their permitting system after the City of Danbury’s. This high standard we have set for other cities to follow is due to the efforts of all permitting Departments and their commitment to better serve the City. The Department is fortunate to have such competent staff and all of the Inspectors, Officers and Marshals serving the City. They have made a tremendous impact on service and overall City Operations. Contact Us | Disclaimer Copyright 2008 City of Danbury, Connecticut. All Rights Reserved. Powered by QScend Technologies, Inc.a Sean Hearty, Director of Permit Regulation for the City of Danbury and 3rd VP Lion Mike Kallas.□ From International President Eberhardt Wirfs I am proud to report the LCI will soon be adding its 206th country and geographic territory to our international family. The Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled between India and China, will join our ranks this month. The country's home minister will be joining me on stage in Sydney to celebrate this historic event. □ Speaker Kevin Bill and 3rd VP Mike Kallas HEART SPECIALIST ADDRESS LIONS ABOUT HEART HEALTH On June 3, Kevin Bill, Exercise Physiologist and Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at the Praxis Health Center of Danbury Hospital spoke to our Club. Mr. Bill stressed identification of cardiovascular disease risk factors and utilization of preventative measures would enhance health and life style of all men and women and particularly those at some elevated risk. The major risk factors are: diet, lack of exercise, age, family history, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and excess fat and salt in the diet. Each of these factors requires management (except family history and age) for a successful response to the risk of coronary vascular disease. The incidence of stroke, heart attacks and related conditions are easily traceable to poor management of the factors. Close coordination with your doctor will enable us to provide for maximal results by adhering to a few simple precautions. Fats enter the body through fatty meats, polysaturated fat, cholesterol, processed food (with preservatives), and foods cooked in an unhealthy way. Some meat often has invisible or marbled fat which makes prevention more difficult, e.g., prime ribs. Fats are generally measured by the amount of triglycerides in the blood. Cholesterol is present naturally in the ………Continued to page 11, HEART Page 10 Jungle Jottings CANDIDATES FOR INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR ADDRESS THE DANBURY LIONS -----Editor, James Allen During May, candidates for International Director, Lions Rose Marie Spatafore and Phil Flaker, met with the Danbury Lions to present their qualifications and contributions to Lionism. For both, the entire list of accomplishments is too lengthy to list. Both have contributed to many good works of their clubs and the district and beyond that. We want to list the positions held to show their contribution to Lions’ governance and leadership. Rose Marie Spatafore Seymour Lions Club: Past President, Board of Directors, Parade Committee, and Events Chairperson. District 23A Service: Past District Governor 200708, President PDG Association, Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer, Region Chairperson, Zone Chairperson, Convention Chairperson, Finance Committee, and Training for International Team New Clubs Multiple District 23: International Chairperson Sydney Convention, State Convention Chairperson, Finance & Grants Committee, Midwinter Friday Night Chair, CLERF Fund Raising Chairperson and CLERF Coordinator. Awards: Knight of the Blind, Melvin Jones Fellow, International Sponsor Master Key Award, 3 International President Certificates of Achievement, 4 Governor’s Medals of Merit, and Service Appreciation Awards. Thank you Rose Marie for such outstanding contributions to Lions and we hope many more to come. …….Continued to next column, ID …Continued from previous column, ID Phil Flaker Bridgeport Club: Member 34 years, served in every office except Secretary, Chaired Many Club Major Fundraisers, and chaired 80th & 85th Club Anniversary Celebrations District 23A Service: Past District Governor, Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer, Zone Chairman, Membership Chairman, Eye Research Chairman, and Low Vision Chairman Multiple District 23: Council Chairman, MidWinter Conference Chairman, Permanent Convention Committee Chairman, Policy & Protocol Committee Chairman, Constitution & By-laws Chairman, and helped found the Low Vision Center for 23A and coordinated with Districts B and C International: Train the Trainer Instructor for MD 23, campaigns for most PIDs from New England, worked on 5 campaigns for higher International Office, and Member, New England Council of Past District Governors Awards: Presidential Award, International Extension Award, Illinois Extension Award (cofounded the Oak Brook Club), 3 International Presidents Certificates, 100% District Governor, 100% President, and Melvin Jones Fellow Thanks Phil, for an outstanding career in Lions and much more to come. We are lucky to have such Lions ready to serve in this most important post, International Director. □ A Special Nominating and Election meeting will occur at our regular meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Holiday Inn, Danbury, CT. The election shall be by voice vote or by ballot by those present and qualified to vote. Elections shall be determined by plurality vote. This special meeting will be held to vote on the nomination and election of Lion Stephanie Jacobson as 3rd Vice President for the July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 term.□ Jungle Jottings …………Continued from page 9, HEART body but it can be excessive by reason of unhealthy health practices. A physician can easily measure the level of triglycerides and provide healthy strategies. Salt is present in all foods we eat. There is no reason to add salt to our diet because we are already well provided with salt. Rather, we should seek foods with low salt. Perhaps the first line of defense for food is to examine the FDA disclosure label that comes with most prepared foods. An elevated level of cholesterol is often the sign of risk factors. Lower the bad cholesterol factor (LDL) and increase the good cholesterol factor (HDL). Consult your physician or a cardiac center like that of Danbury Hospital for guidelines and measurement. High cholesterol can itself be induced by an excessive amount of fats in the diet. Cholesterol management is a key factor in your health. Doctors recommend a large amount of vigorous exercise, preferably daily, avoidance of the risk factors and unhealthy foods discussed above, as well as inclusion of positive foods and supplements into our diet. Consumption of fish, especially fatty fish high in Omega-3 fish oil(or flaxseed oil), moderate amounts of nuts, avoidance of salt and fat, use of olive oil, canola oil or liquid margarine, and a low-fat dairy regime, all make our diets more healthy. Often, the Mediterranean diet is recommended for heart health. It is recommended that a healthy diet includes 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, 3 servings of low-fat dairy products, limitation of salt and fat, and limitation of alcohol consumption to 2 drinks per day for men or 1 drink per day for women. Page 11 Annual Installation and Awards Dinner 2010 Officers and Directors Bernadette Kallas…….Immediate Past President Joan Bielizna………………..…………President Michael Kallas……………..First Vice-President Helga Ruopp…………….Second Vice-President Stephanie Jacobson..Third Vice-President, Nominee Keith Beaver………………………..…Secretary W. Mark Stirling………………………Treasurer Frans Boetes………………………...Lion Tamer Robert Young………………………Tail Twister Thomas Nolan…………………..…….One Year Warren Levy…………………………..One Year Robert Lovell………………………..Two Years Lisa Cerbone-Montalto……………...Two Years Regina Ebling Ofiero………..……..Three Years Deborah Benedict……………….…Three Years Frank Molinaro…...…………Membership Chair 3rd VP Nominee Stephanie Jacobsen, President Joan Belizna, 1st VP Mike Kallas, 2nd VP Helga Roupp The challenge of heart health is vital as you age or have the risk factors mentioned above. Successful management of the risk factors and counterindicated therapies go a long way to preserving our health and increasing our longevity. (Jottings would like to thank Michele Smallidge, M.A., Ed.M., R.D., for her assistance in the preparation of this article.)□ President Berni awarding Lion of the Year to Lion Ken Saloom Page 12 Jungle Jottings Calendar of Events SPEAKERS Penny Pot $4.22 for May deposits! Keep those coins coming! Editors’ Note. If you would like an event covered by an article in this publication please email it as an MS Word document or rtf in other processors to: [email protected] All photos should be in jpg format and submitted as separate documents. Reference the photo name, title, etc. Thank you. Lions Club of Danbury, Inc. Post Office Box 461 Danbury, CT 06813-0461 June 24 Tom Arconti, Retirement Investments and Roth IRAs July 1 TBD July 8 TBD July 15 Eric Gottschalk, Photography July 22 Scott Leroy, City of Danbury, Health Dept. July 29 Michael Johnston, United Way EVENTS June 28-July 2 International Convention, Sydney, Australia July 1 Beginning of New Lions’ Year! July 14 Special Convention to Vote on District 23A International Director Candidates, Trumbull Town Hall Right tab for date [Tab after month, Tab after day. Hard return [Ctrl-enter] for break line not new Para Two examples * above. Tab twice before headers. All is same format.
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