the lion reporter - Lions of District 24-A

APRIL 2016
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MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR KAREN PARKER
Message from DG As your District Governor I am a member of the Council
Karen Parker 1-2 of Governors for the State of Virginia. On Friday, March
4th we met and approved a Redistricting plan. The opDG’s Schedule 2 tion is known as 3M. Why redistrict you may ask. If left
to the Lions of Virginia, we would not do so. I refer to it
pure and simple as a numbers game by Lions Club InterMap of Current
6 Districts and Pro- national (LCI). Every district must have 1250 members
posed Merger 3-4 and have at least 35 Lions Clubs. We currently in the
State of Virginia have three Districts which are below
1250. You will note on the map showing the six Districts
Winter Conference that there are numbers associated with each District.
Photo Collage 5-6 This reflects the current membership numbers. One District is close to being below the 1250 membership. We
Bland Music Con- also have one district which is right at 35 clubs. Why am I highly supportative of the 3M
plan? It is because it does not take any club or clubs away from a district. The plan joins
test Winners 7-10 Districts A & C, B & D and E & F. The plan was approved by a vote of 4 to 2. Since Dis-
tricts B & D did not support this plan, it is now imperative for the other four districts to get
Around the
District
11-12 their delegates to the State Convention in Roanoke to vote for this option. If the plan is
not approved, there are a couple plans which literally take counties (clubs) away from our
district as it exists now. This is where redistricting gets a bad name as Lions talk about
Nominations to
Youth Camp
13 previous redistricting plans that remove a club or clubs and reshuffle the Lions Clubs in
the State of Virginia. There are those who will not tolerate this and will leave Lionism, I
have been told. Thus, I am asking all Lions Clubs in District A to select delegates who
Officer Training
Program
14-15 will be at the State Convention and vote Sunday morning to support this plan. You will
find supporting information enclosed with the Lion Reporter. One map shows the six districts as they exist now. The second map shows the recommended redistricting plan
Time to Take
Charge
16 which is seamless in that a district will ONLY join another District. The last piece of information reflects how I came to support the 3M option. Mainly, we continue to loose memMy Eye Dr
16 bers instead of growing. The 3M plan may only last 10-15 years tops before we need to
redistrict again. But the plan gives every District under the 3M plan equal rights. Any
VisionWalk
16 questions, please talk to me. All delegates must check in before 5:00 p.m. Saturday to
be certified. The District Governors asked that voting machines be in the District meeting
rooms Sunday morning. If this changes, I will let you know. If the 3M plan is approved, it
Lions Centennial
Trivia
17-18 will go to LCI for their approval.
On Saturday, March 12th, I attended a Leo Leadership Conference. It was an honor for
18 me to sign their request for a grant which was approved by LCI. I always refer to our Leos as the future of Lionism. It was an outstanding organized event with several parents
Worldwide Induc- and Leo Advisors in attendance. The title of the Leadership Conference was TOGETHtion Day
19 ER WE ARE BETTER. To all of our Leos - thank you for attending and making leadership your goal.
Various 24-A Club
Events
20-24 The Northern Virginia Vision Walk on Sunday, May 1st, continues to gain in momentum.
I have been advised that we now have better than $10,000 toward meeting our goal. So
Memorial Day
dig deep as we attain our goal of $25,000. Remember - this amount will be matched!
Parade
25 Miss Virginia 2016 has made blindness, education and research and the FOUNDATION
FIGHTING BLINDNESS her platform. She plans to attend all walk related events. Only
Sight and Hearing checks are permitted. Please make checks payable to Sterling Lions Club in order to
Van/Youth Camp
take a tax deduction since they are a 501(c)3. Please put Northern Virginia Vision Walk
Schedules 26-27 on the memo line. Any questions, please contact Lion Davida Luehrs: 703-742-8043
(home) 703-819-8621 (cell) or [email protected]
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Our Environment and Culture Chair advises that we have a date change for the Bull Run Cleanup. The new date is
April 16th. There will be two sites this year. One is at Bull Run Park at the end of the trail. There is a parking lot
located in the water park. There will be a tent set up there for the starting point. The other site is at the Bull Run
Marina. Parking is across from the marina. The trail is picked up at the marina. We will be partnering with the
Friends of the Occoquan and they will have boats on the river. They will take your bags of trash from you and place
them in their boats. We will provide the bags at the sites. Any questions, please contact Chairperson Donald Leas:
[email protected]
The May Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. is quickly approaching. Lions have participated in this parade
for the past seven years. We continue to seek financial support for this event. The parade and our Lions Float are
very expensive as I stated in the March Lion Reporter. We need volunteers to participate: Lions, Leos and guests.
Those who are not ambulatory may ride on the float on a first come first serve basis. Obviously, seats are limited on
the float. However, our veterans do have first priority. The committee is also looking for donations of refreshments
for the marchers. If anyone has a contact with a supplier of drinks, water or snacks, please let Chairperson Woody
Woodard know. He is also hopeful that we may solicit donations from them as well. Should you have any questions, please contact PDG Woody Woodard: [email protected] or 703-314-0889.
Lions Worldwide Induction Day in our District is scheduled for April 24th. New members and their sponsors are invited to attend for a wonderful event. The time is 2:00 to 4:00 pm. It will be at the Park West Lions Club Building
located at 8620 Sunnygate Drive, Manassas, VA
All of our Lions Clubs should have received their packets for the State of VA Lions Convention which is scheduled to
take place on May 19-22, 2016 in Roanoke, VA. If you have not, please contact the State Office at 540-774-2495.
Lion Karen
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
April 2016
◄ March 2016
Sun
3
Mon
4
Tue
5
Wed
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NVLYC
Earth Day
10
District
Bland
Competition
Lyceum in
Alexandria
17
7
Lunch Bunch
11
18
12
19
Tyson’s 50th
Charter celebration
24
25
Out of town
Out of town
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May 2016 ►
Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
8
Fairfax Host
Charter Night
9
PDG Meeting PDG MeetWilliamsburg ing
Williamsburg
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14
15
2:45 Hayfield
Leos
7630 Telegraph Rd
20
3:00 James
Monroe Leos2300 Washington Ave,
F’burg-1st Flr
auditorium
27
3:15 St. Ambrose Leos
Bailey’s
Environmental
Crossroads
Project – Bull
Shrimp Dinner Run
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Out of town
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Out of town
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23
Out of town
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A PHOTO COLLAGE OF THE WINTER CONFERENCE
Lions Jim Purton and Dee Pfeiffer
have the scrub and polish routine
down. Meanwhile, VDG Jay is talented at operating complex janitorial
equipment. After 37 years of U.S.
Army experience, he claims to be
highly trained for the job.
Below, the LEOs from Colonial Forge
loved JJ and he loved them. JJ
turned one year old this month; His
litter mate, Jax is being raised by the
student puppy raising club at the
University of Mary Washington.
Lions Rose Burrus , Wallace Burus,
Reinhardt Ortmann, Rosanne Snider
and Phil Mayo worked hard in cleaning two refrigerators and three freezers at the SERVE facility in Stafford.
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PHOTO COLLAGE (continued)
Luvan TranVan Don helps with the
“Stamps for the Wounded” project.
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Glen Logan, King Lion of the Alexandria Asian
American Lions Club
Volunteers sort and package stamps from
around the world for the “Stamps for the Wounded” project. The stamps are used as “hobby
therapy” for wounded veterans in more than 130
VA Hospitals.
Below, another dedicated Lion creates a Lap
Blanket which will be donated to a local nursing
home.
District Governor Karen stands with kids at
Stafford Junction in front of the Sight and
Hearing van..
Sandra Kidwell and Ann Laster from the Culpeper
‘92 Lions Club join in the stamp fun.
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PHOTO COLLAGE OF REGIONAL BLAND CONTEST AT RESTON ON MARCH 9
1st VDG Jay Moughan, Lion Davida Luehrs and DG Karen Parker offer their congratulations to all the contestants.
Left: Isabella Turilli, 16, Washington & Lee H. S.
Right: Zoe Woodaman, 17, Mountain View H.S.
Sponsored by Sterling and Vienna clubs respectively
Anna Wang, 16, Potomac Falls H.S.
Sponsored by Leesburg Host Lions.
Christopher Papenfuss, 14, Home Schooled.
Sponsored by Middleburg Lions Club.
The winning foursome proudly holding their certificates.
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PHOTO COLLAGE (cont’d) By Lion Sandy Mayo
Masato Alexander Chang, a 13 year old 8th grader at Longfello Middle School with his parents. Masato is sponsored by
the Sterling Lions Club.
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Brian Henry Anderson, a 16 year old Junior at
Marshall High School with his mother. The
Vienna Host Lions Club is his sponsor.
To the left is Elizabeth
Ann George, 17, a Senior
at Dominion High School.
She is sponsored by the
Reston Lions Club.
To the right, in pink, is
Shine Peng, 14, a Freshman at Oakcrest School.
She is sponsored by the
Fairfax Host Lions Club.
On left, above, is Caroline Higgins, 17, a Senior at
Trinity Christian School. She is sponsored by the
Leesburg Host Lions Club.
Claire Dantzleward, 16 is a Junior and
is Home Schooled. She is sponsored
by the Lovettsville & Purcellville Clubs.
On the right, above, is Jillian A. Tate, 17, a Junior at
Oakton High School. She is sponsored by the Fairfax
Host Lions Club.
Broderick Brown, 17, is a Junior at
Loudoun County H.S. He is sponsored
by the Lovettsville & Purcellville clubs.
Victoria Graff, 13, is an 8th grader
at Williamsburg Middle School,
sponsored by the Reston Club
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GETTING TO KNOW THE REGIONAL WINNERS
by Lion Sandy Mayo
Zoe Woodaman comments that she has “listened to music my entire life.” Her
grandfather listened to symphonies on the stereo, her mother played Beatles
songs on her guitar and her father played bagpipes at highland games. Hence
she was exposed to music’s complexity at an early age. Zoe began studying
voice in earnest when she was 12 years of age.
It is amazing how many hours these contestants devoted each week to their music. Zoe spends 3-4.5 hours a week for school chorus and another 3-4.5 hours
weekly for music theory. Additionally, she spends 1 hour a week in private lessons, and an hour practicing on her own. She writes “it doesn’t sound like much,
but the voice can tire very easily and I don’t like to push my voice. A tired voice doesn’t perform well. I
do, however, make sure that in the time I do spend singing that those practices are well spent.”
Zoe’s favorite musical subject in school is Madrigals Chorus and she has two favorite academic subjects:
language and literature. Zoe, a Senior at Mountain View High School, has applied to four colleges: Peabody Institute at John Hopkins, Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon University, and James Madison
University. Thus far, she has been accepted at Duquesne.
Other than her musical efforts, she loves reading, kayaking in her neighborhood lake, lounging at the
pool, and just hanging out with friends. Basically, she loves the outdoors. She has a definite interest in
nutrition and may pursue it as a minor or dual major in college. She has four dogs: a boarder collie mix
named Frodo, a golden doodle named Peaches, a shih-poo named Bilbo, and a malti-pom named Daisy.
Anna Wang, who won first prize in the instrumental category, started
learning piano when she was 6 years old when her mother enrolled her in lessons. Eleven years later, she now strives to practice at least 2-3 hours a day!
When she is preparing for upcoming competitions, she practices even more.
Needless to say, all that practice was evident at the Bland Contest held in
Reston.
When asked what made her decide on the composition featured in the contest, she responded that she started learning the Chopin Sonata No. 3 in the
summer of 2015 when she participated in the Virginia Summer Residential
Governor’s School for the Visual and Performing Arts. Additionally, she thought the Chopin composition
brought out her strengths of technique and dynamics.
In addition to attending numerous piano competitions in Virginia, Maryland and D.C., she also accompanies other musicians in competitions and performances. Recently, she also started accompanying her
high school choir in their concerts. Anna also enjoys playing the cello and has been a member of the
Loudoun Symphony Youth Orchestra and serves as the principal cellist of Virginia Junior Regional Orchestra.
Her favorite subject in school is AP biology as she loves learning about living organisms and an individual’s genetic makeup. Indeed, she would like to attend the University of Virginia in the hope of pursuing a
career in nursing. Outside of her efforts in music, she enjoys volunteering throughout her community.
Sounds like a Lion member in the making! She is currently a teacher’s assistant at Experimental Chinse
School and volunteers extensively as a tutor at Potomac Falls High School. She is also a member of
many clubs and honor societies in her school such as Key Club, National Honor Society and Junior Advisory Board.
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THE REGIONAL WINNERS (Cont’d)
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Christopher Yuk Papenfuss chose Piano Sonata No. 1: II. Leggiero e legato by Carl Vine as his piano selection because it was “the showiest piece” in his
repertoire. And indeed, it was. Christopher devotes a good 12 hours of practice per week and does a lot of sight-reading on Sunday. In addition to entering
competitions, he shares his musical talent at church and plays the hymns for
his seminary class almost every day. He also occasionally plays at retirement
homes.
It comes as no surprise that Christopher’s favorite subject at school is math.
He is 14 years of age and is home schooled. Outside of school, he like to play
basketball. He has two sisters, one older and one younger. At this point it is too early to be selecting a
college but we are certain Christopher will be a successful student wherever he goes.
When I asked Isabella Turilli how and when she became interested in her music, her response was she had been in school choir for the entirety of her
school career, but became interested in classical music in 9th grade when
she was accepted to the Chotard Institute of Music in Little Rock, Arkansas.
For the first time she was exposed to solo works that incorporated both highly
technical singing and emotional performance. When her family moved to Virginia, she began studying under Maria Dolan of the Washington National
Opera, and was accepted into the Levine School of Music’s prestigious Honors Program.
Isabella dedicates 5-6 hours each week to her music in formal lessons and
recitals, in addition to her personal practice at home. She is a member of the
Women’s Choral at Washington-Lee High School, and has just been selected to be a Madrigal singer for
the 2016-17 school year.
“Voi Che Sapete” was her performance selection for the Bland Contest as it is “one of the most iconic
mezzo-soprano arias.” As one might imagine, Isabella is fluent in Italian and has a certain penchant for
performing in languages other than English. She is also fluent in French and hopes to add another language to the list in the future. Regarding her future choice of a college to attend, she is most interested
in Yale University and Georgetown University as both have great music programs.
However, Isabella is also “absolutely fascinated with biology.” Not only does she enjoy learning about
the biochemical balances that allow the body to function, but the subject also furthers her knowledge on
her voice, and how to protect it. In addition to her musical endeavors, Isabella is an active and senior
member of Washington-Lee’s Model UN club, and loves to spend her weekends debating with her peers
as delegations from various corners of the globe. After school, she also tutors middle schoolers in math
and is a member of the Key Club.
As has been said before, ALL OF THE CONTESTANTS ARE WINNERS. It takes considerable time,
effort and courage to compete in the Bland Scholarship Contest. We wish each and every one success
in their future endeavors wherever their paths take them.
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AROUND THE DISTRICT IN PHOTOS
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by PCC Harry Parker
Photo to the left: DG Karen visits with members of the
Culpeper ‘92 club, Ann Laster and Joanne Durr .
Above: Larry and Linda Brooks posed with DG
Karen. Larry is in the Culpeper Dawn Lions Club.
DG Karen visits the Remington Lions Club and is
photographed with Curtis Sorenson, Suzi and
Carroll Duval.
To the right: DG Karen poses with Stacey Nicholson and Lee Simpson. Stacey and Lee belong to
the Culpeper Mid Day Lions Club
DG Karen and the ladies of the Aquia Evening Lions Club are having a good time.
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WITH THE LEOS
DG Karen and Sue Schaefer join children from Stafford Junction
DG Karen and IPDG Jim Ryan, and Reston President Anne Ryan with Leos at the recent
Leo Summit held at the Ft. Belvoir USO facility.
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Attention All Lions of District 24 - A, Regions II & V
February 14, 2016
NOMINATIONS TO THE YOUTH CAMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear Lions of District 24-A - Regions II & V:
This is to serve as notification of the Annual meeting of the Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp,
Incorporated, which is to be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 7:15 PM at the Park West Lions
Hall located at 8620 Sunnygate Drive, Manassas, VA 20110. At which time the election of the
2016-2018 slate of officers will be held in which each club in Region II & Region V of District 24-A
will have a vote for the offices of: Director of their respective Regions.
This is also to serve notice that nominations for the above offices are being solicited by the nominations committee. All clubs in Region II and Region V, may nominate an individual for Director
from their respective Region. Only those clubs in the respective Regions II and V may nominate a
candidate for the Director of their region. These offices are for a TWO YEAR term commencing
on July 1, 2016 and ending on June 30, 2018. The Offices of President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Directors from Regions I, III, & IV are completing
their first year of a two year term and do not need to be elected at this time.
The Youth Camp Board of Directors consists of five (5) Directors (one from each region), a President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, elected from the
general membership of District 24-A, and requiring one Lion from each Region of District 24-A as
directors, and no more than two Lions from any one club. Other than the offices of Secretary and
Treasurer, no Officer or Director may serve more than two consecutive terms in any one office.
All nominations must be regular members in good standing within their respective clubs. All Lions
Clubs in Regions II & V, are encouraged to submit nominations for the Director from your region.
Remember, this is YOUR youth camp, and it cannot survive without your support through monetary funding as well as personal involvement.
Nominations must be submitted to and received by the nominations committee on or before Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Nominees must be endorsed by their Club’s Board, and a letter on the
club’s letterhead, certifying the endorsement and signed by the Club’s President, should be
mailed to:
PCC Harry F. Parker, Chairman
Nominations Committee
Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp, Inc.
8701 Braeburn Drive
Annandale, VA 22003
e-mail: [email protected].
All nominations to be endorsed by the Nominations Committee must be submitted in advance.
The report of the nominations committee will be made official at the Board’s March meeting,
scheduled for 7:15 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Park West Lions Hall in Manassas, VA.
A list of candidates will be published in the April 2016 Lion Reporter. Additional Nominations may
be entertained from the floor on the evening of the Annual Meeting. Lions in good standing, from
regions II & V, present at the May 26th Annual Meeting will vote for a single candidate from their
respective Region.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the above address or by
phone: Home - (703) 425-5574. We appreciate your efforts in sharing this important information
with your club and we thank each and every Lion member for making YOUR youth camp
STRONG.
PCC Harry F. Parker
Chairperson
Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp Nomination Committee
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LIONS OF VIRGINIA—DISTRICT 24A
DISTRICT ZONE CHAIRPERSON TRAINING WORKSHOP
FOR NEW AND RETURNING ZONE CHAIRS, REGIONS CHAIRS, GMT MEMBER
AND THE VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS
SERVING ON THE 2016-2017 DISTRICT 24-A CABINET
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016
9:30 AM-3:30PM
USO WARRIOR AND FAMILY CENTER– FORT BELVOIR,VA
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM—5940 9TH ST, FORT BELVOIR, VA 22060
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE DISTRICT 24-A WEBSITE
URL= http://www.valions.org/2017ZoneChairWorkshopRegistration.pdf
Click here to download the registration form
LIONS OF VIRGINIA – DISTRICT 24A
CLUB AND DISTRICT OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY OFFICES
JAMES J MCCOART ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1 COUNTY COMPLEX COURT
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Participant’s Name:
Club:
2016-17 Club Office:
2016-17 District Office:
Participant’s Email:
Participant’s Phone:
CLASS SCHEDULE
Please Check Each Class That You Plan to Attend, but NO MORE THAN ONE PER TIME SLOT
PLEASE CHECK
TIME SLOT
CLASS
10:00 AM -11 00 AM
President’s Class
10:00 AM -11 00 AM
Club Activities Chair Training Class
11:15 AM -12:15 PM
Secretary’s Class
11:15 AM -12:15 PM
District Cabinet and Activity Chair’s Class
12:30 PM -1:30 PM
Treasurer’s Class
12:30 PM -1:30 PM
Club Membership Chair’s and District GMT Specialist’s Class
BOX(S) BELOW
Please Return Completed Registration for Receipt No Later than Saturday, May 28, 2016
To: PDG Mike Ryan, GLT-D via e-mail, fax or US Mail:
E-Mail to: [email protected]
Fax: (703) 729-9476
US Mail: 44204 Chatham Way, Ashburn, VA 20147-3302
WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WELCOME, BUT ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. SEATING IS LIMITED.
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TIME TO TAKE CHARGE
By Lion Kathy Gold
Hard to believe winter is over and we are in the beginning of Spring. Time to take charge of your health, by
beginning an exercise program. Are you active? It is never too late to begin to improve your physical activity. Research has shown that doing some form of physical activity on a daily basis has many positive benefits. It will help you control your weight, prevent diabetes, improve your mood, reduce your risk for depression,
strengthen your heart and lower your blood pressure. Any form of physical activity is helpful such as sitting in
a chair doing leg raises, lifting soup cans or marching in place while watching TV. Be creative and begin to
MOVE this month. You will find by the end of the month you will have much more energy. I am challenging
clubs to begin a fitness campaign within their clubs and get moving. Also, I want to share a program that may
be of interest to members. It is Transplantation: An Option is being held April 9 at the Greenbelt Marriott. It is
free of charge and will provide information about kidney, pancreas, islet cell transplantation and the live kidney
donor program. For more information, and to register, go to: www.TransplantSummit.org
MY EYE DOCTOR REPORT
By Lion Davida Luehrs
Total number of referrals to MED – 125 patients seen since July 1, 2015
Kid Sight program 6 months to 6 years of age is of interest –
4 Patients under the age of 6 have been seen since July 1, 015
Currently partnered with 27 Clubs in 5 states, 8 in Virginia
VISIONWALK MAY 1 UPDATE
By Lion Davida Luehrs
We can now accept online donations for the Sunday, May 1 Northern Virginia VisionWalk. Our total
donations as of March 24 was $12,139. Let the count down begin: 30 days, and $13,000 to making
District 24-A history and funding half the cost of an average research study.
Register for the team or make a secure PayPal Donation at the Sterling Lions Club’s
e-Clubhouse Home Page:
http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sterlingva/index.php
#LionsClubs #LeoClubs #FFB #VisionWalk #LionsEverywhere #Vision#RP
Use only this link, do not go to the Visionwalk page at all.
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LIONS CLUBS CENTENNIAL TRIVIA
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By 2nd VDG Sally Kenavan
Q1:
Who is the founder of Lions Clubs International?
A: Melvin Jones
Q2:
What famous woman challenged Lions to be “Knights of the Blind”
in 1925?
A: Helen Keller
Q3:
What is the Lions’ motto?
A: We Serve
Q4:
How many people have Lions pledged to help through the Centennial Service Challenge?
A: 100 million+.
Q5:
True or False – All Lions can earn special awards for inviting new members through the
Centennial Celebration Membership Awards.
A: True.
Q6:
In what year will Lions Clubs International officially celebrate its 100 th anniversary?
A: 2017.
Q7:
What is the name of Lions’ global blindness prevention program?
A: SightFirst. Visit the LCI Foundation booth to learn more.
Q8:
Finish this sentence – The Centennial slogan is: “Where there’s a need, there’s a (_blank_).”
A: Lion
Q9:
True or false – Many of the eye banks around the world were founded by Lions.
A: True
Q10:
What is the name of Lions international art contest for kids ages 11-13?
A: Lions International Peace Poster Contest (or Peace Poster).
Q11:
True or false – There are Lions clubs in more than 200 countries and geographic areas
around the world.
A: True. Lions are in 210 countries and geographic areas.
Q12:
Lions Clubs became international in 1920 by chartering a club in which country?
A: Canada
Q13:
What is the name of the youth program that Lions launched in 1957 to encourage young
people to serve their communities?
A: Leo clubs
Q14:
True or false – Women are now the fastest growing segment of new members in Lions Clubs.
A: True. 40% of new Lions are women.
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Q15:
True or false – Mother Teresa received the Lions Humanitarian Award in 1986.
A: True
Q16:
True or false – Lions have pledged $30 million for vaccines to help save children from
measles.
A: True.
Q17:
Which former president of the United States has been an active Lion for over 50 years?
A: Jimmy Carter
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Lions of District 24-A
Worldwide Induction Day
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Park West Lions Club Building
8620 Sunnygate Drive
Manassas, VA
2-4 PM
Deli Lunch Prepared and Served by
Manassas Lioness Lions Club
Honoring new members (April 1, 2015-April 2016)
Recognizing dedication of their sponsors
Renewal and Rededication of all 24-A Lions
Special Induction Ceremony (Sponsor Participation)
Commemorative certificate awards
A symbolic statement to the Lions throughout the world!
RSVP ([email protected] or 703-743-1649)
No later than APRIL 12, 2016
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SHRIMP DINNER
Bailey’s Crossroads Host Lions Club
Friday, April 15, 2016
Location
Church of the Good Shepherd
(Grand Hall – Enter double red doors)
9350 Braddock Rd., Burke, VA 22015
TIME
Social Hour 6:30 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM
STEAMED SHRIMP with sides and dessert
(Fried chicken will also be available)
OPEN BAR (Beer and Wine) ALL EVENING
DOOR PRIZES
Tickets in Advance $30.00
At Door $35.00
Children 10 and under: Free
For Tickets
Shirley Wilson
(703) 743-1649
or
[email protected]
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Park-West Lions Charities, Inc.
$10,000.00 SUPER RAFFLE
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Payout as follows:
1st number called wins $100.00
Every 10th number called from 10-200 wins $50.00
10 minute intermission
Every 10th number called from 210-290 wins $100.00
10 minute intermission
Every number called from 291-299 wins $100.00
300th number called receives $10,000.00
The last 10 guests whose numbers have not been drawn will be given the opportunity to split the
$10,000.00. Each would receive $1,000.00. All 10 guests must agree!
Total payout $12,900.00
Tickets $100.00 - 2 Admissions per ticket.
Only 300 tickets sold.
You need not be present to win!
FREE food and beverages for the evening.
Social at 5:00 p.m.
Drawing at 7:00 p.m.
Live music by Gary Smallwood and the Smallwood Brothers
from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. !
Mail checks, payable to Park West Lions Charities, Inc., to:
Park West Lions Club
8620 Sunnygate Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
Call 703-392-0077 for further information
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The Tysons Corner Lions Club cordially invites you to our
50th Charter Celebration Brunch
on Sunday, April 17, 2016 — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
Breakfast Buffet
$35.00 per person
Attire: Business Suit
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Return Registration with check made payable to
Tysons Corner Lions Club by April 1, 2016 to:
Lion Marie Davis
Tysons Corner Lions Club
2001 Griffith Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
Names of Attendees ________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Club Name: __________________________________
Amount Enclosed: $____________
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Marie Davis [email protected] (703) 790-8561
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JOINT ZONE DINNER MEETING
all clubs, all members and guests are invited!
&
WHITE ELEPHANT AUCTION
April 26, 2016
@Park West Bldg
Come one, come all for a wonderful evening
of camaraderie and fun!
Auction of surprise bags of great items,
Bring your check book as you’ll want several!
Social 6:30, Dinner Buffet 7pm, $17pp (same as last year!)
Cash Bar
Please report total club head count to Pat Nichols by
Friday, April 22nd
(703-335-2607 or [email protected])
Each Club to send one Dinner check made to MLLC
9015 Portner Avenue, Manassas, Va 20110
(Both clubs use this as their regular April monthly meeting)
THIS COUNTS AS A DOUBLE VISITATION!
(Park West & Manassas Lioness Lions)
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LIONS T-SHIRTS FOR SALE $10.00 Each
PATRIOTIC NECK COOLERS FOR SALE
$5.00 Each
LIONS REFLECTIVE DRAW STRING BACK PACKS FOR
SALE $10.00 Each
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN
THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Please contact your local Memorial Day Parade Representative
to place an order, or make a donation.
You can also contact PDG Woody Woodard
(E-mail: [email protected]) Cell- 703-314-0889, or
Lion Mike Yuenger
(E-Mail: [email protected] Cell – 703-867-4127
On Behalf of the Parade Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to the many Lions,
Leos and Guests that helped to make the Lions participation in the National Memorial Day Parade a tremendous success. Over the past seven years this function has been viewed by an ever increasing number
of people. 2015 estimates were for over 500,000 along the viewing route, and millions more reached by
multiple TV broadcasts, and printed advertising. Plus, Miss America was the celebrity on our Float, so we
received extra exposure because of our extended stay at the reviewing stand while she sang God Bless
America.
However, all of this comes at a price, and in the past, LCI has stepped up and provided grants to help cover the cost of our participation. LCI has stated that during the next three years, this particular financial
help will not be available, so if we plan to continue participating in this parade, we will have to find other
methods to finance it. So we are looking to you our Lions and Lions Clubs for both participation and funding. Many clubs have purchased our merchandise (T-Shirts, Backpacks & Neck Coolers), and we encourage you to continue to do so, as all monies from these sales go to funding the parade. We also ask that
Clubs continue to donate. If you or your club has donated in the past, we thank you. If you or your club
has not, then we ask that you consider adding us to your budget.
This has been a joint effort with MD24 and MD22 since we started participating and we are making this our
Centennial Public Relations effort for at least the next couple of years. LCI Public Relations has said that if
our float is decorated to highlight our upcoming “Centennial”, it will qualify as a centennial project.
So we are asking for your continued support with Marchers and donation. We make a tremendous impact
with the Lions marching along Constitution Avenue with Club Banners, and our very prominent Float.
Donations can be made payable to: NMDP, and mailed to Lion Mike Yuenger, 12579 Fascia Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22192-5284. Memorial Day is fast approaching.
For additional information, contact me, PDG “Woody” Woodard – E-mail [email protected] Cell –
703-314-0889
Thankfully yours
Parade Committee – PID Joe Gaffigan (MD22) – PDG Sandi Halterman (22C) – PDG Ed “Woody” Woodard
(24A) – Lion Brindisi Chan (22C)
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Sight & Hearing Van Schedule 2015-2016
DATE
04/01/16
04/09/16
04/09/16
04/11/16
04/16/16
04/21/16
04/23/16
04/23/16
04/26/16
04/27/16
04/27/16
04/30/16
04/30/16
05/03/16
05/07/16
05/07/16
05/13/19
05/14/16
05/14/16
05/17/16
CLUB ASSIGNMENT
Manassas Lioness Lions
Lovettsville
Dale City
Tysons Corner/Merrifield
Manassas Host
Park West
Manassas Host
Dahlgren
Arlington South
Arlington South
Park West
Manassas Host
Falls Church
Catholic School
Alexandria Lincolnia
Aquia Evening
Park West
Arlington Host
Mason Neck
Manassas Host
REMARKS
Yorkshire Elementary School
Game Club
Boys & Girls Club
Tysons Towers
Live Well Festival
Chris Yung Elementary School
All Saints Catholic School
King George YMCA
Arlington Mills High School
Arlington Mills High School
Westgate Elementary School
All Saints Catholic School
NOVA Chapter of Negro Women
Sacred Hearts Academy
Holmes Middle School
Fredericksburg Expo Center
Marywood Apartments
Woman’s Club of Arlington
1st AME Church
Manassas Chamber of Commerce
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Sight & Hearing Van (cont) Schedule 2015-2016
DATE
05/18/16
05/21/16
05/21/16
05/30/16
06/11/16
07/04/16
07/13/16
07/20/16
07/21/06
07/22/16
07/23/16
07/24/16
07/25/16
07/27/16
07/30/16
08/09/16
08/27/16
09/06/16
09/07/16
09/08/16
09/09/16
09/12/16
09/13/16
09/13/16
09/14/16
09/15/16
09/16/16
09/17/16
09/17/16
09/19/16
09/20/16
09/21/16
09/21/16
09/22/16
09/23/16
09/23/16
09/26/16
09/27/16
09/27/16
09/28/16
09/29/16
09/29/16
10/01/16
10/04/16
10/06/16
10/08/19
10/08/16
10/15/16
10/17/16
10/17/16
10/18/16
CLUB ASSIGNMENT
Fredericksburg
Lake Jackson Mid County
Mason Neck
Falls Church
Lovettesville
Fredericksburg
Montclair
Screening Van Corp
Screening Van Corp
Screening Van Corp
Screening Van Corp
Screening Van Corp
Screening Van Corp
Park West
Alexandria Host
Baileys Cross Roads
Fredericksburg
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Fredericksburg Host
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Fairfax Host
Arlington Host
Alexandria Host
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Culpeper All Clubs
Manassas Lioness Lions
Culpeper All Clubs
Manassas Lions Lioness
Catholic School
Park West
Culpeper All Clubs
Manassas Lioness Lions
Park West
Montclair
Manassas Lioness Lions
Lake Jackson Mid County
Catholic School
Catholic School
Sterling Lions
Dahlgren
Merrifield/Tysons Corner
Lake Mid County Jackson
Montclair
Montclair
REMARKS
Dorothy Hare Community Center
Nokesville Day School
Lorton Community Action Center
Falls Church Memorial Day Parade
Woodgrove High School
Heritage Run
General Heiser Boys & Girls Club
RAM, Wise, VA
RAM, Wise, VA
RAM, Wise, VA
RAM, Wise, VA
RAM, Wise, VA
RAM, Wise, VA
Heritage Hunt Club
Alfred Baptist Church
JEB Resource Fair
Braff Hill Family Center
Eastern View High School
Eastern View High School
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper County High School
Emerald Hills Elementary School
Culpeper Middle School
Hazel Hill Community Center
Culpeper Middle School
Floyd T Binns Middle School
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Drew Model School & Community Center
Alfred Baptist Church
A G Richardson Elementary School
Pearl Samples Elementary School
Yowell Elementary School
Yorkshire Elementary School
Sycamore Park Elementary School
Yorkshire Elementary
St Timothy School
Tyler Elementary
Farmington Elementary School
Cougar Elementary School
J W Alvey Elementary School
Montclair Elementary School
Cougar Elementary School
Manassas Fall Jubilee
St Teresa School
St Mary’s School
Sterling Fest
King George Fall Festival
Merrifield Fall Festival
Henderson Elementary School
Pattie Elementary School
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Sight & Hearing Van (cont) Schedule 2015-2016
10/19/16
10/19/16
10/20/16
10/21/16
10/25/16
11/03/16
11/15/16
12/07/16
Lake Jackson Mid County
Fredericksburg Host
Lake Mid County Jackson
Lake Mid County Jackson
Catholic School
Catholic School
Catholic School
Catholic School
Hugh Mecer Elementary School
Queen of the Apostle
St Leo the Great
Corpus Christi
Blessed Sacrament
Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp Schedule 2015-2016
DATE
03/03-04/16
03/11-13/16
04/16-17/16
04/16-17/16
04/23-24/16
04/30-05/1/16
05/6-8/16
05/14-15/16
06/17-19/16
07/17-20/16
ORGANIZATION
Boy Scout Troop 17
CPCL Young Marines
Cub Scout Pack 2013
Cub Scout Pack 160
Cub Pack 1204
Clifton Lions Club
Girl Scout Teen Group 1040
Cub Scout Pack 1162
LCPL Young Marines
Youth Exchange Program
Home Club of District Governor Karen Udell Parker
Meetings 3rd Tuesday
Social 6:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm
PEMA’S
8430 Richmond Hwy.
Alexandria, VA
President:: Christian Ntambwe 703-765-3725
Secretary: Mary Jane Holt 703-765-9347
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LIONS BENCH: $300.00 AND
With your Club name or Lions Logo
Useful for Public Parks, Tot Lots, Bus Stops Dog Parks,
Reinforced concrete, treated lumber and galvanized bolts
LION JOE CHUDZIK
Mason Neck Lions
Meet and Greet
PID Wayne Davis
MD 24 Candidate
3rd Vice President
Lions Club International
May 15, 2016
4:00-7:00 PM
Anthony’s Restaurant
7234 Centreville Road
Manassas, VA 20111-1741
Cost $25.00 per person
Light Buffet
# of Attendees
@ $25.00 = $
Clip and return with payment
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME
Make checks payable to
PID Wayne Davis Campaign Fund
Mail to: PID Wayne Davis Campaign Fund
117 Laurel Hill Dr. Stephens City, VA 22655-2216
SIGN-UP
Name: ______________________
Address: ____________________
____________________________
Phone: ______________________
Email: _______________________
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016
REGISTRATION AT 12:00 NOON
SHOTGUN START AT 1:00 P.M.
Cost: Circle one or more of these options:
FOUR PERSON CAPTAIN’S CHOICE
FORMAT
(Payment by April 22, 2016)
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
$95 I’d like to play. Please put me in a
GREEN FEE, CART FEE
foursome.
$360 ($90 per player) I already have a
foursome. The other players are:
Name_____________________
Email____________________
Name_____________________
Email____________________
Name_____________________
Email____________________
Note: All players - $100 after April 22
Forest Greens Golf Club
4500 Poa Annua Lane
Triangle, Virginia 22172
703-221-0123
RANGE BALLS
BOX LUNCH BEFORE GOLF
BUFFET DINNER AFTER GOLF
SLEEVE OF BALLS & MORE
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR:
FIRST PLACE (MEN’S & WOMEN’S)
SECOND AND THIRD PLACE
HOLE-IN-ONE
$250 Silver Sponsor: I’d like to sponsor
a golf hole or activity: One 18” x 24”
sign with name of organization or
person, address & logo and one
golfer at no additional charge.
$500 Gold Sponsor: I’d like to sponsor a
hole or an event or service: One
18” x 24” sign with name of
organization or person, address &
logo and a foursome of golfers.
Please mail above form and check to
Woodbridge Lions Club, P. O. Box 206,
Woodbridge, VA 22194-0206
Print Form
Save File
CLOSEST TO THE PIN (MEN’S & WOMEN’S)
CLOSEST TO THE LINE (MEN’S & WOMEN’S)
PUTTING CONTEST
ALSO
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING
50/50 DRAWING
Contact Lion Jim Jolly at 703-490-8040
or [email protected], or
Lion Paul Benevelli at 703-680-1691 or
[email protected], or visit our
Web site for additional information:
www.valions.org/woodbridge
Tax ID: 54-6052803
MULLIGANS AVAILABLE
(MAXIMUM OF 4 PER GOLFER)