embrace lionism thru the eyes of a child! - Lions District 4-A1
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“EMBRACE LIONISM THRU<br />
THE EYES OF A CHILD!”<br />
Official Newsletter <strong>of</strong> <strong>District</strong> 4-<strong>A1</strong> Volume 1, Issue 2<br />
LIONS LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL October 2008<br />
Mission Statement <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lions</strong> Clubs International: “To create and foster a spirit <strong>of</strong> understanding among all people for<br />
humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.”<br />
ALL CLUBS:<br />
DON’T FORGET TO FILE YOUR 990’S OR<br />
E-FILE YOUR 990-N BY THE NOVEMBER<br />
15 TH DEADLINE.<br />
ALL CLUBS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE ONE<br />
OR THE OTHER OR RISK LOSING THEIR<br />
NON-PROFIT STATUS.<br />
NEED ASSISTANCE HAVE QUESTIONS<br />
CALL DG PAT 209-525-9211.<br />
Inside This Issue<br />
1 From Your DG<br />
2 <strong>District</strong> Meeting<br />
3 From Your VDG<br />
3 DG Visitations<br />
4 USA Canada Forum<br />
5 Triple Star Award/GMT<br />
6 Academy Awards<br />
6 <strong>Lions</strong>’ Day at UN<br />
6 International Convention<br />
6 Editorial<br />
7 Youth Exchange/Sax Downs PDG<br />
8 Club Website<br />
8 New Members<br />
8 Available MD4 Chairs<br />
9 LPCCI<br />
10 Leos/Student Speaker Contest<br />
10 In Memoriam/Camp Pacifica<br />
11 <strong>Lions</strong> Day at Races<br />
11 Membership Report/Top Club Chair<br />
12 Club News<br />
13 <strong>District</strong> Roster Changes<br />
14 SightFirst II Report<br />
14 Calendar<br />
FROM YOUR<br />
DISTRICT GOVERNOR<br />
PAT CASEY-GILLUM:<br />
“For What Will Your<br />
Club Be Remembered”<br />
As I make my visitations, I am<br />
awed with <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> fund-<br />
raisers and projects that our<br />
great 4-<strong>A1</strong> <strong>Lions</strong> do. We have pancake breakfasts,<br />
garage sales, crab and cioppino feeds, ball draws, lobster<br />
dinners, and golf tournaments to name a few. Our<br />
projects include:<br />
●Vision screening (Eyemobile) and new eyeglasses<br />
●Eyeglasses collection (<strong>Lions</strong> In Sight)<br />
●Providing new hearing aids (Hearing Foundation) &<br />
referring for eye surgeries (<strong>Lions</strong> Eye Foundation)<br />
●Recycling and planting trees<br />
●Providing scholarships<br />
●Supporting Peace Poster and Student Speaker Con-tests,<br />
as well as Youth Exchange<br />
●Giving aid to <strong>the</strong> homeless<br />
●Supporting our own Camp Pacifica (California <strong>Lions</strong><br />
Camp) through meals at camp, renovations, and<br />
camperships<br />
●Providing crime prevention, literacy and safety services<br />
●Providing diabetes awareness through a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
projects<br />
●Donating blood, serving senior meals, and walking for<br />
various charities.<br />
●Knitting scarves and blankets, cutting firewood for<br />
needy families, and providing assistance for <strong>the</strong> search<br />
and rescue units in our communities.<br />
DID YOU KNOW THAT LIONS CLUBS INTER-<br />
NATIONAL HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A<br />
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR ITS PROJECT<br />
CAMPAIGN SIGHT FIRST Continued page 3<br />
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“It’s <strong>the</strong> great pumpkin, Charlie Brown”<br />
Starring:<br />
●Dg pat casey-gillum as lucy<br />
●Vdg francis Bognuda as <strong>the</strong> pumpkin<br />
@ November district meeting<br />
(If you missed <strong>the</strong>m as Dorothy and <strong>the</strong> Scarecrow at <strong>the</strong> last<br />
district meeting, you had better not miss this!)<br />
Please pre-register (Both days) and pay by nov. 5 –<br />
●no reservations = no food●<br />
(No way to order extra food if no reservation. Please be considerate.)<br />
Friday, Nov. 7th - Camp Pacifica<br />
Saturday, Nov. 8 th – Oak Creek<br />
5:30 PM No host happy hour Intermediate School, 40094 Indian<br />
7:00 PM Dinner in “Haunted Dining Room” Springs Rd, Oakhurst<br />
Dinner by Atwater-Winton <strong>Lions</strong>: Rib Eye 7:00 AM Eye Openers Rm. 41, Oak-<br />
Steak, baked potato, green beans/mush- hurst Lodge (no ETOH at school)<br />
rooms, pumpkin pie. Price $30/person. 7:00 – 8:45 AM Breakfast by Bass<br />
Dress casual or in costume.<br />
Lake <strong>Lions</strong><br />
Entertainment by Lion Jill Loving and<br />
8:00 AM Pre-Cabinet Meeting<br />
Inspirational presentation <strong>of</strong> “Parker’s<br />
8:30 AM Finance Meeting<br />
Prom”. Also “partner pumpkin rolling”<br />
9:15 AM <strong>District</strong> Meeting<br />
and hayride.<br />
Noon Lunch by Merced Breakfast<br />
Shrimp scampi, rice pilaf, salad,<br />
Oakhurst Lodge, 40302 Hwy 41, Oakhurst dessert<br />
(559) 683-4417 <strong>Lions</strong>’ Rate $65/night 2:30 PM Adjourn<br />
Cancel 3 days prior – no penalty.<br />
Cabinet uniforms, o<strong>the</strong>rs casual.<br />
www.oklodge.com Prices: Sat. with lunch $20.00<br />
Saturday - No meals $10.00<br />
Best Western Gateway, 40530 Hwy 41, Guest speaker Maria Mota-Webb –<br />
Oakhurst (559) 683-2378 $80/night<br />
“School Days – LaPita Costa Rica”<br />
No special rate. Cancel before 4 PM<br />
Presentation ZC Ron Raines:<br />
arrival date, no penalty.<br />
“E-Mail for Dummies”, “Are You Still<br />
www.yosemitegatewayinn.com<br />
Dancing”, and “A Potpourri <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lions</strong><br />
Tales”<br />
●Each club please provide 1 raffle gift●<br />
RC Diane Peterson<br />
PO Box 668, Bass Lake, CA 93604<br />
(559) 683-4608<br />
e-mail: petersond@sti.net<br />
●Deadline for preregistration is 6 pm Wednesday, nov. 5●<br />
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NEWS FROM THE<br />
VICE DISTRICT<br />
GOVERNOR:<br />
FRANCIS BOGNUDA<br />
Fellow <strong>Lions</strong>:<br />
Time flies when you are<br />
having fun! By <strong>the</strong> time<br />
you read this, we (Norma<br />
and I), will have been to San<br />
Diego for ano<strong>the</strong>r Council <strong>of</strong> Governor’s meeting.<br />
They are very interesting, providing lots <strong>of</strong><br />
information and training as well as fun. Talking<br />
about training, PDGs Bill Newyear and Pat<br />
Dimond will be having <strong>the</strong> annual Leadership<br />
Training at Harris Ranch January 17-19, 2009. If<br />
you are interested, you should call DG Pat CG or<br />
myself because it is limited seating. Anyone<br />
seeking good information about leadership should<br />
attend.<br />
Also, we traveled to 4-C5 for a <strong>District</strong> Meeting<br />
with VDG Viviann Cline-Shinn who visited our<br />
<strong>District</strong> Meeting in Ceres in August. Their meeting<br />
was quite a bit different and had informational<br />
forums. Governor Cathy Garcia, who was our<br />
district guest at <strong>the</strong> convention in Lake Tahoe said<br />
to say “Hi” to all <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Lions</strong> and to thank <strong>the</strong>m for<br />
a great time.<br />
I have spent time traveling with DG Pat Casey-<br />
Gillum in <strong>the</strong> last two months. What a good time<br />
we have had meeting new <strong>Lions</strong> along <strong>the</strong> way. It<br />
is even better to learn about <strong>the</strong>ir projects that <strong>the</strong>y<br />
do to help <strong>the</strong>ir communities. We always like to<br />
see newly inducted members in clubs. Clubs are<br />
moving forward now with new members and I<br />
hope it will continue toward <strong>the</strong> positive side this<br />
year. If any club needs a MERLO presentation at<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir club or Zone meeting, please call me and I<br />
will set it up.<br />
Would you like to make a difference in <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Lion You could call or visit someone who has not<br />
been to a meeting for awhile, or <strong>the</strong>y may just<br />
need to be cheered up and asked to come back.<br />
Would you like to make a difference in your club<br />
You could invite a guest and hopefully he or she<br />
may become a member.<br />
Would you like to make a difference in your<br />
community You could create a new project.<br />
Remember, only YOU can make a difference.<br />
Until <strong>the</strong> next time or on Nov 7-8 at <strong>the</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Meeting when <strong>the</strong> Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown<br />
shows up in Sierra Oakhurst. Have Fun.●<br />
“WE SERVE”<br />
Continued from page 1<br />
Does not it make you proud to be a part <strong>of</strong> such a<br />
wonderful organization As International President Al<br />
Brandel says, “You are all everyday Heroes!”<br />
DISTRICT MEETING – MOUNTAIN REGION<br />
Are you ready for some fun<br />
Tired <strong>of</strong> long boring meetings<br />
Yearn for motivational perspective<br />
Desire information on a specific Lion activity<br />
Based on <strong>District</strong> <strong>Lions</strong> input, we have redesigned <strong>the</strong><br />
way we do business. Won’t you give us a chance to reinvent<br />
our <strong>District</strong> Remember it is your <strong>District</strong> and if<br />
you want to see some type <strong>of</strong> change – email<br />
[pgillum@sbcglobal.net] or give me a call (209) 522-<br />
2599 and we will see what we can do!<br />
●SEE MEETING INFO ON PAGE 2.●<br />
100 years from now it will not matter what my bank<br />
account was, <strong>the</strong> sort <strong>of</strong> house I lived in, or <strong>the</strong> kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> car I drove, but <strong>the</strong> world will be a better place<br />
because I was important in <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> a <strong>child</strong>.<br />
Thank you my fellow <strong>Lions</strong> and friends, for all your<br />
help in making <strong>District</strong> 4-<strong>A1</strong> <strong>the</strong> largest, <strong>the</strong> best, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> most active district in all <strong>of</strong> California!● DG Pat<br />
DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITATIONS:<br />
10/1 Jackson and Arnold<br />
10/2 Ripon<br />
10/7 West Point<br />
10/8 Ceres<br />
10/9 Murphys Angels<br />
10/13 Lake Don Pedro Gold Chain<br />
10/14 Atwater Winton<br />
10/15 Hilmar Irwin Stevenson<br />
10/16 Escalon<br />
10/21 Clements Lockeford<br />
10/22 Patterson<br />
10/30 Tracy Breakfast<br />
11/3 Denair<br />
11/4 Waterford<br />
11/5 Stockton San Joaquin<br />
11/6 Turlock<br />
11/11 Linden<br />
11/12 Madera Evening<br />
11/13 Oakdale<br />
11/17 Stockton Fil Am<br />
11/18 Greater Modesto<br />
11/19 Mokelumne Hill *To be confirmed.<br />
11/20 Delhi Ballico **To be changed.<br />
12/3 Livingston<br />
12/10 North Fork**<br />
12/16 Mariposa* To be continued<br />
12/18 Lodi Mexican American● next issue.<br />
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USA CANADA FORUM<br />
SASKATOON SHINES!<br />
By DG Pat<br />
The forum was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best yet. International<br />
President Al Brandel welcomed us to Saskatchewan<br />
and truly inspired us to create our projects<br />
and fundraisers so that <strong>the</strong> communities we<br />
support know who and what we are! <strong>District</strong> 4-<strong>A1</strong><br />
attendees: PDG Bob & Sue Ransom, DG Pat<br />
Casey-Gillum, RC Willie Hughes, ZC Jerry Walden,<br />
Lion Fred Bunch and Marie, and Editor Sue!<br />
The seminars were great! The following is a<br />
sample <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fun:<br />
●Stop <strong>the</strong> Fines and Start Having Fun with Tail<br />
Twisting<br />
●Become a Confident Word-<strong>of</strong>-Mouth Lion<br />
Ambassador<br />
●Dr. Love’s Traveling Sponsorship Show<br />
●Miracles <strong>of</strong> Service Through Club Developments<br />
●Problem Solving Processes & Club Tools<br />
●How to Relate to People with Disabilities<br />
●How to Lead as a “Change Agent”<br />
●GMT Meet MERL<br />
●Zone Chair<br />
●Club President<br />
●Ideas for Fundraising<br />
●Retention and Focus on Recruiting<br />
●Planning and Promoting Successful <strong>Lions</strong> Event<br />
(DG Pat and I have CD’s <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se if you are interested<br />
in borrowing <strong>the</strong>m. Ed)<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se seminars will make <strong>the</strong>ir way to a<br />
<strong>District</strong> Meeting. If any sound particularly good,<br />
please let DG Pat know.<br />
The next USA Canada Forum will be in Memphis,<br />
Tenn. And, <strong>the</strong>re are rumors that Elvis will be<br />
<strong>the</strong>re. Hope many <strong>of</strong> you will be able to attend<br />
and take advantage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camaraderie, useful<br />
knowledge, and beautiful scenic sights welcoming<br />
<strong>Lions</strong> primarily from USA & Canada.<br />
(I spent a lovely week touring Saskatchewan including:<br />
Prince Albert National Park with Fall color, national<br />
historic site <strong>of</strong> Batoche, <strong>the</strong> tunnels under <strong>the</strong> city <strong>of</strong><br />
Moose Jaw, and <strong>the</strong> RCMP academy at Regina, <strong>the</strong><br />
capital <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Province. ED) ●<br />
DG Pat and ID Dana Biggs<br />
PDG Bob and Sue Ransom<br />
Took “ yours truly” awhile to get out <strong>of</strong> here!<br />
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The following outstanding <strong>Lions</strong> were awarded a<br />
Triple Star award during <strong>the</strong> <strong>District</strong> Meeting or on<br />
my visitations to <strong>the</strong> clubs during July through September<br />
6, 2008:<br />
PDG Don Allen, Oakdale<br />
Cabinet Secretary Jeanine Tucker, Modesto 500<br />
Bulletin Editor and PR Sue Carner, Modesto 500<br />
Joe Bonini, Up Country 88<br />
Bill McKinsey (posthumously), Madera Breakfast<br />
Fred Anderson (posthumously), Madera Breakfast<br />
Robert Gariby, Madera Breakfast<br />
Dusty Rhodes 40 years! Sonora<br />
Irene Murata, Modesto<br />
Tim Fisher, Modesto<br />
David Glaeser, Modesto<br />
Robert (Bob) Faretta, Merced Breakfast<br />
Ray Wenham, Merced Breakfast<br />
Look for <strong>the</strong>ir Triple<br />
Star Lapel Pins and<br />
acknowledge <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
contributions to Lionism<br />
when you see<br />
<strong>the</strong>m!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Patricia Casey Gillum<br />
<strong>District</strong> Governor 4-<strong>A1</strong>●<br />
●CONGRATULATIONS TO PDG<br />
PAT DIMOND on her selection to <strong>the</strong><br />
Global Membership Team (GMT) ●<br />
The GMT consists <strong>of</strong> 41 <strong>Lions</strong> through-out <strong>the</strong> world<br />
appointed by International President Al Brandel for a<br />
three year term. The GMT members are to follow up<br />
with DGs and <strong>District</strong> MERL teams after reviewing<br />
quarterly reports from LCI and where necessary<br />
provide motivation, training, and/or suggestions<br />
regarding LCI initiatives to achieve <strong>the</strong> desired<br />
member results. We are to provide feedback on<br />
district membership activities to <strong>the</strong> GMT Chair, <strong>the</strong><br />
International President and <strong>the</strong> LCI Membership<br />
Development Committee.<br />
We are to work with <strong>the</strong> Multiple <strong>District</strong> councils to<br />
develop a MD three-year membership plan, assist<br />
with membership related training, <strong>of</strong>fer guidance and<br />
assistance as needed.<br />
I have been assigned <strong>the</strong> MDs <strong>of</strong> Oregon/Idaho, CA,<br />
Nevada and Hawaii. (Tough duty but someone has to<br />
do it! ED) It is a very exciting opportunity to work<br />
with Lion Leaders providing for Membership Growth<br />
and Retention. Please let me know if I may be <strong>of</strong><br />
assistance to any <strong>of</strong> our clubs in working with our<br />
MERLO Team.<br />
Our <strong>District</strong> Membership Report for July-September<br />
shows 60 new members and 71 dropped members<br />
with a net loss <strong>of</strong> 11. I know we can get our <strong>District</strong><br />
back to a positive count. Let’s work toge<strong>the</strong>r to make<br />
<strong>the</strong> next report show our positive growth! ●<br />
(Internet)<br />
DOCTOR STORY:<br />
I was performing a complete<br />
physical, including<br />
<strong>the</strong> visual acuity test. I<br />
placed <strong>the</strong> patient 20 feet<br />
from <strong>the</strong> chart and began,<br />
“Cover your right eye<br />
with your hand.” He read<br />
<strong>the</strong> 20/20 line perfectly.<br />
“Now your left.” Again,<br />
a flawless read.<br />
“Now both,” I requested. There was silence. He<br />
couldn’t even read <strong>the</strong> large E on <strong>the</strong> top line. I<br />
turned and discovered that he had done exactly what I<br />
had asked; he was standing <strong>the</strong>re with both his <strong>eyes</strong><br />
covered.<br />
I was laughing too hard to finish <strong>the</strong> exam.<br />
Dr. Mat<strong>the</strong>w Theodropolous, Worchester, MA●<br />
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FROM MD-4 AND LCI:<br />
Criteria for <strong>the</strong> Academy Awards<br />
Of Lionism 2007-2008(MD-4)<br />
<strong>District</strong> Governors will be responsible for forwarding<br />
nominations to <strong>the</strong> MD-4 Nominations Committee for<br />
<strong>the</strong> following categories (Deadline 11/1/2008):<br />
●Greatest Number <strong>of</strong> New Clubs by a Member (July<br />
1, 2007 – June 30, 2008)<br />
●Greatest Number <strong>of</strong> New Members by a Member<br />
(July 1,2007 – June 30, 2008)<br />
●Most Significant Service Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year (Small<br />
Club – less than 30 members) – “hands on” in nature<br />
and for which members turn out to do physical labor or<br />
service for <strong>the</strong> betterment <strong>of</strong> someone in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
community. Should not be a club fundraiser. Previous<br />
winners in this category not eligible. (July 1, 2007 –<br />
June 30, 2008)<br />
●Most Significant Service Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
(Large Club) – see above.<br />
●Most Outstanding Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year (Small Club<br />
– less than 30 members) – “signature project” for which<br />
club is renowned. Amount <strong>of</strong> money spent can be<br />
considered and project could be fundraiser. Previous<br />
winners in this category not eligible. (July 1, 2007 –<br />
June 30, 2008)<br />
●Most Outstanding Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year (Large Club)<br />
Same as above.<br />
●Lion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year for Multiple <strong>District</strong> – service to<br />
club &/or <strong>District</strong> level and above. All <strong>Lions</strong> in good<br />
standing with MD-4 are eligible. (July 1, 2007 – June<br />
30, 2008)<br />
●Lioness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year for <strong>the</strong> Multiple <strong>District</strong><br />
●Leo <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year for <strong>the</strong> Multiple <strong>District</strong> – (July 1,<br />
2007 – June 30, 2008) Consideration should be given<br />
to service and accomplishments outside <strong>of</strong> Leos as<br />
well as participation in Leos Clubs activities. All Leos<br />
in good standing with MD-4 are eligible.<br />
●The Donald E. Banker Campership Award – The<br />
Lion selected will have demonstrated extraordinary<br />
effort, ei<strong>the</strong>r over many years or during <strong>the</strong> current one,<br />
in enhancing <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> one or more <strong>of</strong> our youth<br />
camps. This would include any camps that <strong>the</strong> Multiple<br />
<strong>District</strong> or any sub-district maintain and directly support.<br />
●The Kay and Denise Fukushima Couple <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Year Award – A couple selected by <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>District</strong><br />
governor will have shown exemplary leadership on<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>District</strong> and Multiple <strong>District</strong>, based on <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>me, “One World, One Heart”. Service through <strong>the</strong><br />
years should be considered, not just during <strong>the</strong> current<br />
year. A couple receiving this award could consist <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Lion and significant o<strong>the</strong>r who does not have to be a<br />
Lion.<br />
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●<br />
Anyone wishing to make a nomination, please forward<br />
to DG Pat - ASAP. Yes I know that some categories<br />
that are not appropriate but I thought you would like to<br />
see what <strong>the</strong> categories are. ED.●<br />
<strong>Lions</strong> Day with <strong>the</strong> United Nations:<br />
To celebrate <strong>the</strong> historical relationship between <strong>Lions</strong><br />
and <strong>the</strong> United Nations, plan to attend <strong>the</strong> 31 st Annual<br />
<strong>Lions</strong> Day with <strong>the</strong> UN to be held Friday, March 13,<br />
2009 in New York City. (UN Public Building, First<br />
Ave. at 46 th Street)<br />
Highlights <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> daylong program include:<br />
●presentations by UN speakers;<br />
●an appearance by <strong>the</strong> Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> UN;<br />
●awards ceremony for <strong>the</strong> grand prize winner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Lions</strong> International Peace Poster Contest;<br />
●a special luncheon with UN ambassadors;<br />
●presentation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lions</strong>-UNICEF School-in-a-Box<br />
banner patch awards;<br />
●an optional tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> UN building.<br />
Registration and security begins at 9 AM.<br />
<strong>Lions</strong> Day with <strong>the</strong> UN program begins at 10 AM.<br />
Day Program and lunch with ambassadors $110/adult.<br />
Day program only $60/adult<br />
Deadline for application and money is February 6,<br />
2009 to <strong>Lions</strong> Clubs International.<br />
(This is <strong>the</strong> last year at <strong>the</strong> UN for awhile as <strong>the</strong>y will<br />
be doing renovation.)<br />
THE FIRST 250 REGISTRANTS CAN LUNCH<br />
WITH UN AMBASSADORS. AFTER THESE ARE<br />
RESERVED THERE WILL BE A WAITING LIST.<br />
More information and application on LCI web site.<br />
International Convention Registration:<br />
Registration is available online – it is convenient and<br />
easy to use. You can also use online registration to<br />
book a room at your delegation hotel. Your<br />
convention registration and hotel reservation are<br />
confirmed immediately via e-mail. Check <strong>the</strong><br />
convention pages online frequently for updated<br />
information about convention events and logistics<br />
information.●<br />
Editorial “Thoughts”<br />
Well as you can see I have<br />
learned how to put photos<br />
in this time. Hopefully I did<br />
not get too carried away. It<br />
is like a new toy! However it<br />
may take you awhile to download <strong>the</strong> newsletter.<br />
I get to take <strong>the</strong> 3 rd class <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> series on computers<br />
that I started last quarter, at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> this<br />
month. Looking forward to it.<br />
Am still looking for more information from <strong>the</strong><br />
clubs – can be newsletters, or activity reports.<br />
Also if you have an activity to report try to get it in<br />
as early as you can to get it on <strong>the</strong> calendar. If<br />
you have digital pictures to share with <strong>the</strong> district,<br />
please send those. I can’t promise to print <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
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LLL LIONS YOUTH EXCHANGE:<br />
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL SUMMER 2008<br />
I have tried really hard to get pictures, names, host families and<br />
sponsoring clubs. I’m sure I have missed some, so I will have to<br />
put <strong>the</strong>m into <strong>the</strong> next issue. Those clubs, who have pictures <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> missing youths, please forward <strong>the</strong>m to me.<br />
Europe:<br />
Linda Ferrarri, Italy, hosted by Nick & Pam Curtin (daughter<br />
Mary Zastrow also in photo) Lodi <strong>Lions</strong> (top picture)<br />
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL<br />
Noora Janskelainen, Finland, hosted by Carrie Guadagnolo,<br />
Delta <strong>Lions</strong>; and Eileen (also Delta) and Pete Vacarezza, Linden<br />
<strong>Lions</strong> (top picture)<br />
Japan:<br />
Seira Sunagawa and Airi Sakyo, hosted by Judi Howell, and<br />
Eileen Vacarezza, Delta <strong>Lions</strong> and Glenda and Larry Schubert.<br />
(second picture)<br />
Yuka Kitajima (third picture) hosted by Marsha and David<br />
McCray <strong>of</strong> Tracy Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong>, and Shoku Yano, hosted by<br />
Jennifer and Ken Emery also <strong>of</strong> Tracy Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong>.<br />
Monami Matsushita and Aya Sano hosted by Lee Ann and<br />
Floyd Wilkins, Merced Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong> (fourth picture).<br />
There will be a young man from Australia here from December<br />
18 – 31 and we are looking for a family who will be kind to <strong>the</strong><br />
young man and show him around a bit. Then he will go south for<br />
2 weeks. If you would be willing to host him, please let Carrie<br />
Guadagnolo know cjguad@gotnet.net or PDG Don Allen.●<br />
IN MEMORIAM – SAXON DOWNS, PDG<br />
08/28/1914 – 09/04/2008<br />
After a full life <strong>of</strong> laughter and love, Saxon Downs passed<br />
away peacefully at Be<strong>the</strong>l Assisted Living, Modesto. Born<br />
in Ysleta, Texas, he moved to Modesto in 1946 and<br />
became a Lion <strong>the</strong> following year in Modesto <strong>Lions</strong>. He<br />
was a partner with Lewis Franklin, Sr. at Franklin and<br />
Downs Funeral Home and continued his partnership with<br />
Lewis Franklin, Jr. Downs, a World War II veteran, married<br />
<strong>the</strong> love <strong>of</strong> his life, Merle, in 1942 before going <strong>of</strong>f to war in<br />
<strong>the</strong> South Pacific, serving in <strong>the</strong> US Navy with <strong>the</strong> US<br />
Marine Corps. Besides <strong>Lions</strong>, he was a longtime member<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Masonic Order. He is survived by his wife, four<br />
<strong>child</strong>ren, 5 grand<strong>child</strong>ren, and 4 great grand<strong>child</strong>ren.<br />
Sax will always be known for his ready smile and laughter,<br />
a true loss for <strong>the</strong> Modesto <strong>Lions</strong> Club. He always made<br />
<strong>the</strong> members and guests feel welcome at <strong>the</strong>ir meetings<br />
and always had a good story to tell. He was <strong>the</strong> most<br />
senior living PDG for our district 1958 – 59. PDG Elmer<br />
Winger and he were instrumental in getting <strong>the</strong> band shell<br />
cover completed for Graceada Park in Modesto, something<br />
for which <strong>the</strong> city will long remember <strong>the</strong> Modesto <strong>Lions</strong>.<br />
PP Charlie Dow and he were some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> leaders for<br />
building <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Salvation Army Red Shield Center in South<br />
Modesto. And <strong>of</strong> course, <strong>the</strong> Linden <strong>Lions</strong> annual PDG<br />
Night will not be <strong>the</strong> same without him. Rest in peace.●<br />
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NOTE FROM:<br />
ZC Ron Raines, <strong>District</strong> Technology<br />
CLUB WEBSITE WORKSHOP<br />
Saturday, November 22, 2008<br />
Le Grand Elementary School<br />
9 AM – 3 PM<br />
Lunch to be provided by Le Grand <strong>Lions</strong><br />
(Steak sandwiches, etc)<br />
●Learn to maintain and update your club website<br />
●Set-up Kodak Easy Share Club Photo Gallery<br />
RSVP: Lion Ron Raines<br />
559-665-3020<br />
ronraines@comcast.net<br />
● DO YOU HAVE A CLUB WEBSITE If not,<br />
<strong>the</strong> above notice is for you or a representative <strong>of</strong><br />
your club who is interested and willing to work<br />
with it. Even if you have a website, do you know<br />
how to keep it updated There is nothing worse<br />
than going to a website and finding <strong>of</strong>ficers from<br />
5 years ago or a newsletter from 2 years ago.<br />
● Print: http://www.lions4-a1.org/Tech_Plan.htm<br />
for fur<strong>the</strong>r information.<br />
● Cost: $100 (5 years <strong>of</strong> website and domain<br />
name)<br />
● PLEASE RSVP TO LION RON IF YOU<br />
PLAN TO ATTEND SO THE CLUB KNOWS<br />
HOW MUCH FOOD TO BUY.<br />
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●<br />
MD4 Membership Development,<br />
Membership Extension, Leadership<br />
Development – <strong>Lions</strong> International Required<br />
Committee Chair Openings June 2009<br />
● 3 year commitment; appoint committee<br />
approved by COG.<br />
● Use initiative and resources to promote<br />
leadership training, membership development<br />
and encouraging new club formation in <strong>the</strong> MD.<br />
● See specifics on LCI website or discuss<br />
position desired with member <strong>of</strong> present committee.<br />
● Workshops, convention presentations and<br />
training with VDGs will be part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
assignment.<br />
● Interested Request application from DG Pat.<br />
The Council will hold an informal “introduction to<br />
<strong>the</strong> candidates” meeting at MD4 convention in<br />
Fresno.<br />
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●<br />
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WELCOME:<br />
Club/Member<br />
Bass Lake<br />
Carol Anderson<br />
Penny Park<br />
Dos Palos<br />
John Lerma Jr<br />
Gustine<br />
Lynn Schultz<br />
Russell Hazen<br />
Hilmar-Irwin-Stevinson<br />
Mike Anderson Jr.<br />
Kirk Ferreira<br />
Sal Jauregui<br />
Jackson<br />
Beau Gillman<br />
Kenneth Clendenin<br />
Arthur Price<br />
Linden<br />
Jody Towers<br />
Gary Bissell<br />
David Query<br />
Lodi<br />
John M Shinn<br />
Steven Wood<br />
Lodi Mexican American<br />
Ruben Becerra<br />
David Ochoa<br />
Madera Evening<br />
Nita Gilbert<br />
Manteca<br />
Darren Murphy<br />
Del Mat<strong>the</strong>ws<br />
Mariposa<br />
Harry Booth<br />
William Smith<br />
Dorothy Nielson<br />
Virgil Campbell<br />
New Members!<br />
July – September 2008<br />
Sponsor<br />
Barbara Milligin<br />
Barbara Milligin<br />
Billy Bratcher<br />
Joe Oliveira<br />
John Gedney<br />
Johnnie Souza<br />
Wayne Humphrey<br />
None on record<br />
Mark Giannini<br />
Paul Molinelli Jr.<br />
Todd Riebe<br />
Allen Genette<br />
Randy Whitaker<br />
Donald Gruper<br />
Russell Smith<br />
Floyd Zastrow<br />
Antonio Morales Sr.<br />
Antonio Morales Sr.<br />
Kathleen Nishimoto<br />
R G Liles<br />
Darren Murphy<br />
Betty Williams<br />
Larry Stockwell<br />
Tom Kinard<br />
William Nance<br />
Continued page 9
New Members continued from page 8<br />
“MAN’S BEST<br />
FRIEND” AS A<br />
WORKING DOG<br />
By PDG Don Allen<br />
2 nd VP, LPCCI<br />
Jay Huston was injured in a parachute<br />
malfunction while in <strong>the</strong> US Army. Today his CCI<br />
Service Dog, Timo, helps him get out <strong>of</strong> bed,<br />
picks up things from <strong>the</strong> floor, opening doors, and<br />
many o<strong>the</strong>r tasks. Jacob was born with<br />
osteogenesis imperfecta, a brittle bone disease<br />
that makes his body extremely fragile. As a ten<br />
year old, Jacob received his Skilled Companion<br />
Dog, Nash, who has made Jacob much more<br />
independent. The best part for Jacob is that<br />
people pay attention to Nash, not his wheelchair.<br />
Dog’s early relationship to man was probably one<br />
<strong>of</strong> a quick meal <strong>of</strong> garbage from man’s campground.<br />
Man welcomed <strong>the</strong> dogs because <strong>the</strong>y<br />
cleaned up <strong>the</strong> campsite. From those early years<br />
dogs have been paying close attention to man.<br />
Somewhere I read that dogs know more about us<br />
than we know about <strong>the</strong>m. Dogs also display a<br />
strong desire to please <strong>the</strong>ir master. In <strong>the</strong><br />
morning when I head down <strong>the</strong> hall Patches, my<br />
dog, heads to <strong>the</strong> front door because she knows it<br />
is time to fetch <strong>the</strong> paper and that means she will<br />
get a Milk bone snack. After breakfast if I just<br />
look like I might be headed to <strong>the</strong> back door,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re she is ready to go check on <strong>the</strong> chickens<br />
and maybe to <strong>the</strong> neighbor’s coi pond, to feed <strong>the</strong><br />
fish.<br />
Canine companions for Independence (CCI) was<br />
founded in 1975 to take advantage <strong>of</strong> dog’s desire<br />
to please and learn, assisting those with<br />
disabilities. <strong>Lions</strong> have been supporting CCI<br />
since <strong>the</strong> early years and formally since <strong>the</strong><br />
founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lions</strong> Project for Canine Companions<br />
for Independence (LPCCI) in 1983. LPCCI<br />
recently celebrated its 25 anniversary. CCI<br />
provides Service Dogs for those with disabilities<br />
who can be responsible for <strong>the</strong> dog, and Skilled<br />
Companion Dogs for those who need a partner to<br />
be responsible for <strong>the</strong> dog, and Hearing Dogs for<br />
those with hearing problems. They also train<br />
Facility Dogs to visit those confined in medical<br />
facilities.<br />
LPCCI supports CCI in many ways. LPCCI <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
Continued page 10<br />
Merced Breakfast<br />
Toby Masterson<br />
Modesto 500<br />
Brian Bergstrom<br />
Thomas Hogan<br />
Mokelumne Hill<br />
Hilary Horn<br />
Murphys Angels<br />
Alisa Gehrke<br />
Steven Myers<br />
James Conlin<br />
Ken Harrison<br />
Kelli Bergstrom<br />
Dennis Miner<br />
Rex Baker<br />
James Fraguero<br />
Leanne Perkins<br />
Jeff St. Louis<br />
Sierra (Oakhurst) (includes May)<br />
Leytena Dibble<br />
Colette Goga<br />
Kathryn Boyter<br />
Wayanne Markely<br />
Marie Bunch<br />
Wayanne Markely<br />
Gail Hawksworth<br />
Colette Goga<br />
Angela U<strong>the</strong><br />
Colette Goga<br />
Stockton Delta<br />
Marie Patterson<br />
Stockton Fil Am<br />
Donald Dutra Jr.<br />
Turlock 12:10<br />
Annie Henrich<br />
John Henrich<br />
Norma Bognuda<br />
Michael Arishin<br />
Terry Anderson<br />
Terry Anderson<br />
West Point<br />
Anne Amyotte<br />
Ron Arminda<br />
Toni Dickerson<br />
Lewis Bauder<br />
Charlene Earl<br />
Ron Arminda<br />
Jack Earl<br />
Ron Arminda ●<br />
*****************************************<br />
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Man’s Best Friend continued from page 9<br />
many opportunities for clubs and individuals to<br />
donate money. <strong>Lions</strong> can also help by raising or<br />
finding someone to raise a puppy. One <strong>of</strong> those<br />
success stories is C<strong>of</strong>fee Creek Prison in<br />
Oregon where prisoners have an opportunity to<br />
raise a puppy. Of course, <strong>the</strong> prisoners must be<br />
on <strong>the</strong>ir best behavior and <strong>the</strong> experience<br />
promotes self esteem. This is an ultimate winwin<br />
story, <strong>the</strong> prisoner puppy raisers improve<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir self esteem and raise a dog who will<br />
change a disabled person’s life for many years.<br />
I love talking about LPCCI and CCI, so if you<br />
would like a program for your club or you would<br />
like to learn more about LPCCI, please contact<br />
me at 209-847-8825. The district has two<br />
LPCCI trustees, Don Bisbee in <strong>the</strong> San Joaquin<br />
region, a new trustee, Tom Bauder, from <strong>the</strong><br />
Mountain Region. Also I am working on having<br />
at least one trustee from each region. Between<br />
all <strong>the</strong>se folks we have someone who can make<br />
a presentation.<br />
Also, we are going to visit <strong>the</strong> Northwest Region<br />
training center in Santa Rosa on November 15 th<br />
for a graduation ceremony where those who<br />
have just been in training for two weeks with<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir new dog “<strong>of</strong>ficially” receive <strong>the</strong> dog from <strong>the</strong><br />
puppy raiser. If we get enough people to go<br />
along, we can get a tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> facility and a<br />
demo <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> training <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> dogs. Please call me<br />
if you are interested in joining us. ●<br />
LEOs by Lion Jim Weaver<br />
The Leo <strong>District</strong> 4-<strong>A1</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer training was held on<br />
October 11 at <strong>the</strong> Boys and Girls Club in Merced.<br />
Training was geared for presidents, vice presidents,<br />
secretaries, treasurers and directors. Topics covered<br />
leadership training and what Leos and <strong>Lions</strong> do<br />
around <strong>the</strong> world. They had guest speakers, videos,<br />
and roll playing. ●<br />
Student Speakers Contest<br />
Student speaker contest packets are available<br />
for ordering at <strong>the</strong> MD4 <strong>of</strong>fice. Club secretaries<br />
should have received a letter regarding ordering<br />
and have returned <strong>the</strong> enclosed postcard. If<br />
your secretary did not receive <strong>the</strong> letter, please<br />
contact <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice in Santa Barbara. If you are<br />
having difficulty finding a school student speaker<br />
program, check with 4H & FFA groups in <strong>the</strong><br />
area as well as boy scouts/girl scouts and<br />
church groups. Now is <strong>the</strong> time to find your<br />
target group and get packets. Topic: Water –<br />
Will California Be Left High and Dry ●<br />
IN MEMORIAM:<br />
Let us take a moment to remember <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lions</strong> in<br />
our district who have gone onto <strong>the</strong> great jungle.<br />
We will truly miss <strong>the</strong>ir friendship and <strong>the</strong> many<br />
contributions <strong>the</strong>y have made to our clubs.<br />
July – September 2008<br />
Madera Breakfast<br />
Gustine<br />
Jackson<br />
Lodi<br />
Modesto<br />
Patterson<br />
Tri Dams<br />
Turlock<br />
South Stockton<br />
Stockton Host<br />
Stockton San Joaquin<br />
Up Country 88<br />
George Homen<br />
Martin Ryan<br />
Gerald Swinney<br />
Saxon Downs PDG<br />
Jim McCluskey<br />
George Silva<br />
Ivor Powell<br />
Lee Duncan<br />
Tom Stevens<br />
Fred Anderson<br />
Billy McKinney<br />
Dan Morrow<br />
Richard Sealey<br />
Oscar Chapa<br />
Edmund McCrory<br />
WORK<br />
WEEKEND:<br />
By Lion Judith Alvarado, CP Board<br />
●SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2008●<br />
Camp Pacifica NEEDS YOUR HELP! The<br />
summer cabins need to be winterized; a trench has to<br />
be dug for <strong>the</strong> new water pipes. We are using a<br />
backhoe for <strong>the</strong> majority <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> work, but <strong>the</strong>re’s<br />
always things that are needed to help with a trench;<br />
also <strong>the</strong>re are <strong>the</strong> modesty panels to be put back up<br />
by <strong>the</strong> bathrooms at <strong>the</strong> dining hall. There is<br />
something for everyone to do who comes up to camp!<br />
We will work on Saturday morning, break for lunch<br />
(prepared by me) and <strong>the</strong>n back to work in <strong>the</strong> afternoon.<br />
If you can give us <strong>the</strong> weekend, we will find<br />
something for you to do!<br />
Please email me at jrscouters@yahoo.com with<br />
numbers to cook for and what club you belong. Also<br />
you can leave a message at (209) 769-6185. The<br />
lunch cost is any amount donation you wish to give.<br />
Please pass this along to any club members who<br />
might be able to come. Also it is a good chance to<br />
visit and serve with your fellow <strong>Lions</strong> as well as see<br />
<strong>the</strong> camp.<br />
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<strong>Lions</strong> Day at <strong>the</strong> Races:<br />
By RC Roy Patterson<br />
<strong>Lions</strong> Day at <strong>the</strong> Races on September 14 was<br />
attended by over 200 <strong>Lions</strong> and friends. Thank<br />
you to all who took part. Honoraries who attended<br />
were DG Pat Casey Gillum and Frank, PDG<br />
Jim Loving and Lion Jill, PDG Dennis Noble and<br />
Barbara, and VDG Francis Bognuda and Lion<br />
Norma. Personally, I kept my losses low, enjoyed<br />
a good sandwich and beer, while visiting with<br />
<strong>Lions</strong> from West Point, Atwater-Winton,<br />
Livingston, Modesto 500, South Stockton,<br />
Stockton Delta, Stockton Pacifica, Linden and<br />
Tracy Breakfast. I hope everyone enjoyed <strong>the</strong><br />
day as I did. (I thought part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> idea was to talk<br />
to “non<strong>Lions</strong>” too! Ed.) ●<br />
Membership Report – August:<br />
Hello to all my fellow <strong>Lions</strong> –<br />
I have received <strong>the</strong> LCI Cumulative Membership<br />
Report for August, and we have some work to<br />
do!<br />
Total new members: 39 CONGRATULATIONS<br />
Total transfers: 2 GREAT<br />
Total dropped: 49 BOO!<br />
Net loss for <strong>the</strong> month = 8<br />
On Status Quo = None – Great<br />
I realize that some members were dropped in<br />
July (when dues were due) but did not hit this<br />
report until August. BUT WE NEED TO KEEP<br />
OUR FOCUS ON HAVING FUN AND PER-<br />
FORMING MEANINGFUL PROJECTS SO<br />
THAT OUR MEMBERSHIP WILL MEET<br />
THIS YEARS GOAL OF NET INCREASE OF<br />
63!<br />
Thanks in advance for all your support and help.<br />
Don’t forget <strong>the</strong> MERLO team for assistance.<br />
PS. California in total has 127 clubs on Status<br />
Quo, so I am VERY happy that we are not one <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>m this month! California is down 235<br />
members total so <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r Governors have lots<br />
to do too!<br />
DG Pat ●<br />
FROM YOUR TOP CLUB CHAIR –<br />
LION DEBBI HOPMAN<br />
As <strong>of</strong> October 14, we have 35 clubs participating in<br />
Top Club contest. REMEMBER THAT REPORTS<br />
ARE DUE TO ME BY THE LAST DAY OF THE<br />
MONTH, PER CONTEST RULES.<br />
Top five clubs alphabetical order each division:<br />
Division A<br />
Division C<br />
Delta <strong>Lions</strong><br />
Arnold<br />
San Andrea 49ers<br />
Escalon<br />
South Stockton<br />
Jackson<br />
Tracy Tank Town Modesto 500<br />
West Point<br />
Tracy Breakfast<br />
Division B<br />
Atwater Winton<br />
Lake Don Pedro Gold Chain<br />
Merced Breakfast<br />
Mokelumne Hill<br />
Sonora<br />
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● Mountain Region:<br />
Jackson <strong>Lions</strong> had a most remarkable meeting in<br />
September – in a cave! In <strong>the</strong> Sutter Gold Mine<br />
out <strong>of</strong> Amador City to be exact – with 60 members!<br />
History shows <strong>the</strong>ir members in <strong>the</strong> Argonaut<br />
Gold Mine in 1932, soooo <strong>the</strong>y tried to recreate a<br />
similar scene with present members. Also <strong>the</strong>y<br />
have celebrated Lion Jerry Carpenter’s 90 th<br />
Birthday! Served breakfast for 350 at Annual<br />
Campout for Cancer at Argonaut H S.<br />
Garrotte <strong>Lions</strong> – worked 49er Festival & Chili<br />
Cook Off as well as Bingo Night with Dinner as<br />
fundraisers.<br />
San Andreas 49er Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong> – are<br />
supporting a Region Chair and a Zone Chair this<br />
year. Both went to <strong>the</strong> USA Canada Forum in<br />
Saskatchewan. Are having a Casino Night with<br />
West Point <strong>Lions</strong> on <strong>the</strong> 18 th .<br />
Murphys Angels <strong>Lions</strong> – celebrating 58 th<br />
anniversary this year. Major donations to<br />
Logging Museum and Athletic Complex<br />
matched by money from <strong>the</strong> state!<br />
Arnold <strong>Lions</strong> – Labor Day breakfast with<br />
Eyemobile; donation for scholarships.<br />
Also heard from West Point <strong>Lions</strong>, Sonora<br />
<strong>Lions</strong>, Up Country 88. That’s 8 clubs out <strong>of</strong> 16<br />
clubs.<br />
● Yosemite Region:<br />
Chowchilla Lioness <strong>Lions</strong> – are having a<br />
Harvest Fest on 11/15. Sounds like fun!<br />
Sierra Oakhurst <strong>Lions</strong> have gone on visitations<br />
and brought in 5 NEW MEMBERS! Also have<br />
had a blood drive and monthly bingo and lunch<br />
at senior center.<br />
Livingston <strong>Lions</strong> had an omelet breakfast. It<br />
was noted that a certain Lion was so tired that he<br />
left his wife at <strong>the</strong> hall. She had to hitch a ride<br />
home!<br />
Madera Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong> – had food concessions<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Madera <strong>District</strong> Fair and had to<br />
put a lot <strong>of</strong> hours into it.<br />
Delhi Ballico <strong>Lions</strong> had <strong>the</strong>ir usual successful<br />
Pig in <strong>the</strong> Park.<br />
Madera Evening <strong>Lions</strong> served 350 breakfasts at<br />
Grandparents Day. Also helped with National<br />
Clean Up Day at Hensley Lake. Also helped <strong>the</strong><br />
Madera Leo Club with car wash fundraiser for<br />
shoes for <strong>child</strong>ren. Made $1600!<br />
Merced Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong> did highway cleanup,<br />
cooked 4 meals for fundraisers for various<br />
community charities, and provided eyeglasses<br />
for 3 <strong>child</strong>ren.<br />
Atwater Winton <strong>Lions</strong> have been very busy<br />
Continued page 13<br />
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Out & About continued from page 12<br />
with Camp Pacifica cooking meals and providing<br />
transportation as well as working on <strong>the</strong> camp. In<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir spare time <strong>the</strong>y are doing club visitations.<br />
Heard from 8 clubs out <strong>of</strong> 17.<br />
● San Joaquin Region:<br />
Linden <strong>Lions</strong> are busy cooking up a storm each<br />
meeting as well as doing club visitations. Congratulations<br />
to Frank Cucco for 53 years <strong>of</strong> perfect<br />
attendance! Congratulations to Robert<br />
Scheppmann for Melvin Jones Award.<br />
Lodi <strong>Lions</strong> have had a pancake breakfast and a<br />
golf tournament so far this year. Also <strong>the</strong>y<br />
cleaned up <strong>the</strong> Mickey Grove Sunshine Trail.<br />
Congratulations to PP Jerry Workman – 50 year<br />
pin!<br />
Stockton Pacifica <strong>Lions</strong> have been working at<br />
<strong>the</strong> UOP games, as well as supporting <strong>the</strong> All Star<br />
Football Game.<br />
Lodi Mexican American <strong>Lions</strong> worked <strong>the</strong> Lodi<br />
Grape Festival with Lodi <strong>Lions</strong> and Delta <strong>Lions</strong>.<br />
Pres. Hector managed to lose his gavel to <strong>the</strong><br />
visiting Linden <strong>Lions</strong>. Awwwww!<br />
Stockton Fil Am <strong>Lions</strong> had a pancake breakfast<br />
as a fundraiser and are planning <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
Nanong/Manang Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon<br />
for Nov. 22.<br />
Delta <strong>Lions</strong> just added a new member which now<br />
makes <strong>the</strong>m larger than South Stockton! (OK<br />
VDG Francis’s club, what are you going to do<br />
about it Do you need <strong>the</strong> MERLO team to<br />
visit ED. ☺) Also busy hosting Youth Exchange<br />
students.<br />
Tracy Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong> are <strong>the</strong>ir usual busy<br />
selves fundraising and visiting and hosting 2<br />
Youth Exchange students.<br />
South Stockton <strong>Lions</strong> celebrated <strong>the</strong>ir 60 th<br />
anniversary. Congratulations.<br />
Heard from 8 <strong>of</strong> 14 clubs.<br />
● Stanislaus Region:<br />
Modesto <strong>Lions</strong> are announcing that <strong>the</strong> bricks<br />
and <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> park equipment should be in by<br />
<strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> month. Also <strong>the</strong>y had a successful<br />
drive through BBQ chicken fundraiser.<br />
Greater Modesto <strong>Lions</strong> are getting ready to go to<br />
<strong>the</strong> races. They also provided eyeglasses for 3<br />
clients.<br />
Ceres <strong>Lions</strong> are busy fundraising with BBQ<br />
chicken dinner and calendar sales.<br />
Modesto Breakfast <strong>Lions</strong> continue to put out<br />
flags on patriotic holidays. They have an Italian<br />
dinner coming up shortly.<br />
Hilmar Irwin Stevinson <strong>Lions</strong> have completed<br />
putting up “Welcome to Stevinson” signs. Also<br />
<strong>the</strong>y had a successful car night and are busily<br />
planning Crab Night.<br />
Modesto 500 <strong>Lions</strong> are working on a short tail in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Stanislaus Region and collecting used<br />
eyeglasses. Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> members are starting a<br />
mentoring program in reading at one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> local<br />
schools.<br />
Also heard from Turlock 12:10 and Turlock<br />
<strong>Lions</strong>. That is 6 clubs out <strong>of</strong> 15. ●<br />
<strong>District</strong> Roster Changes:<br />
p. 14 Women and Family Membership, Claudia<br />
Miller, 1424 Stonum Rd, Ceres 95356; (209)<br />
593-5617 Modesto 500 <strong>Lions</strong><br />
email: cmiller@howardtrainingcenter.com<br />
p. 18 4-L6 DG Scott Leslie<br />
email: scott4l6lion@cox.net<br />
p. 23 Merle Downs, 1901 Post Oak Drive,<br />
Modesto, 95354, (209) 523-2034<br />
p. 29 PDG Betty Klingelhoefer<br />
email: bettyk_932742002@yahoo.com<br />
p. 43 West Point Pres. Lewis Bauder<br />
email: rottzertnt@volcano.net<br />
p. 45 Garrotte <strong>Lions</strong> club meeting 6 PM<br />
p. 52 Ripon <strong>Lions</strong> Pres. Donald Gall, 1029 Lucio<br />
St, Manteca 95336 (need new phone numbers<br />
and email address)<br />
p. 69 Oakdale <strong>Lions</strong> Pres. John Titus phone<br />
(209) 847-9212<br />
p. 73 Pres. Dave Thompson drop business<br />
phone number; Cell (209) 602-6201<br />
p. 81 Madera Evening <strong>Lions</strong> Pres. Wally<br />
Nishimoto phones: ® (559) 674-6829 (B) (559)<br />
674-2922 © (559) 479-0803<br />
Email: wnishimoto@bridgestore.com<br />
p. 89 Leo Club:<br />
Lincoln High School Leo Club Chartered 3/21/07<br />
Chris Hake Advisor/ wife Carrie faculty advisor<br />
PO Box 1865, Stockton 95201<br />
Stockton Host about 40 members<br />
p. 91 All Star Football Elizabeth Gibbs Olson<br />
(B) (209) 887-3920<br />
p. 93 Bulletin Contest Ken Harrison<br />
email: kharrison@mercedbreakfastlionsclub.org<br />
p. 95 Allen Hoek email: allenhoek@verizon.net<br />
p. 119 Add PDG Jim Loving as advisor. ●<br />
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SightFirst II Report<br />
By PDG Don Lunstenberger<br />
<strong>District</strong> Coordinator<br />
At this point <strong>District</strong> 4-<strong>A1</strong> has contributed $80,000.00<br />
to <strong>the</strong> SightFirst II. This includes <strong>the</strong> pledges.<br />
Donations will be collected for SightFirst II until<br />
September 30, 2008.<br />
What impact has our district made on world blindness<br />
Our contribution will give sight to 1333 people. The<br />
members <strong>of</strong> this district should be very proud <strong>of</strong> what<br />
we have accomplished.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> conclusion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> formal CSF II campaign and<br />
reflecting on <strong>the</strong> success in reaching <strong>the</strong> challenge goal<br />
<strong>of</strong> $200 million, I want to express my personal gratitude<br />
to all <strong>of</strong> my area coordinators: <strong>Lions</strong> Mark True, Joe<br />
Larranga, Don Bisbee, and Colette Goga, as well as<br />
PDGs Pat Greene, Felix Romo, Dan Agari, Pat Dimond<br />
and Bob Ransom for <strong>the</strong> outstanding job you<br />
performed. Thanks to your hard work, dedication,<br />
enthusiasm and follow through, you accomplished<br />
everything humanly possible, congratulations! It has<br />
been a wonderful experience for me to work with you.●<br />
“Embrace Lionism Thru<br />
<strong>the</strong> Eyes <strong>of</strong> a Child”<br />
<strong>District</strong> 4-<strong>A1</strong> Newsletter<br />
1136 Cecil Way<br />
Modesto, CA 95350<br />
“WE SERVE” EVERYDAY, EVERYWHERE<br />
October<br />
15 INTERNATIONAL WHITE CANE SAFEY DAY<br />
17-19 WORK WEEKEND Camp Pacifica – see p. 10<br />
18 CASINO NIGHT 6 PM at Calaveras Senior<br />
Center, 946 Mt. Ranch Rd, San Andreas $10<br />
Donation = $25,000 chips, food, raffle prizes<br />
49er Breakfast & West Point 772-3377; 772-0866<br />
18 RAVIOLI & CHICKEN DINNER 4 – 7 PM @<br />
Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 316 N El Dorado<br />
St, Stockton; $15/adults, $10/<strong>child</strong>ren; homemade<br />
ravioli; raffle prizes; Carrie 887-2002 or Eileen<br />
887-3648 or Judi 948-1732 Delta <strong>Lions</strong><br />
18 ITALIAN DINNER by Modesto Breakfast @<br />
Sylvan Clubhouse,2445 Sylvan, $10, 4:30 PM<br />
24 DENAIR LIONS GOLF TOURNAMENT,<br />
Rancho del Rey, Atwater; cost , time ; Duane<br />
632-3744, TJ 667-7219, Rock 634-6508<br />
25 STEAK & OYSTER FEED 6 PM No host bar,<br />
7 PM Dinner @ Clements Fire Dept, 18623 E<br />
Hwy 88, Clements; $35/person; Ed 727-5867 or<br />
Mark 727-5676 Clements Lockeford <strong>Lions</strong><br />
31 SIGHT NIGHT see web www.sightnight.org<br />
31 HALLOWEEN<br />
November<br />
4 ELECTION DAY – PLEASE VOTE<br />
7 – 8 DISTRICT MEETING, see page 2<br />
11 VETERANS DAY Thank a veteran for being<br />
able to vote.<br />
15 HARVEST FESTIVAL: 6 PM Wine & Cheese<br />
Tasting, 7 PM Dinner; @ Chowchilla Fairgrounds,<br />
1000 S 3 rd St., Chowchilla; $25/person; live &<br />
silent auctions; Chowchilla Lioness <strong>Lions</strong><br />
27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING<br />
December<br />
5 LADIES CIOPPINO, Linden <strong>Lions</strong> 7 PM.<br />
6 CRAB FEED, Stockton Fil Am, $40; time; place<br />
16 DISTRICT BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM<br />
@ Valley Bowl, Madera; cost $20.00 including<br />
bowling and dinner. Ron Snipes 559-474-9209 or<br />
559-673-4562.<br />
25 MERRY CHRISTMAS<br />
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