MINUTES OF THE 35-R DISTRICT LUNCHEON

MD-35 CONVENTION

District Governor Gerri M. Coleman

May 1, 2009

Quorum Hotel – Tampa Florida

12:15-PM-2:00 PM   

• Call to Order and Welcome by 1^st VDG C. David Lloyd Sun City Center Lions Club
• DG Gerri Coleman wasn’t feeling well on Friday and 1^st VDG followed the prepared agenda.
• Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain   
• Pledge – Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer, 4-LLLL Lions Club  
• Introduction of Guests, First VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club

     ID Dr. Jeremiah “Doc” Myers, ID Neil Spencer, PID E. Robert Lastinger, PCC’s, PDG’s

• Our room was set up with round tables so there wasn’t a Head Table as such.
•  The 5^th annual PDG Association Award was presented to Lion Robert “Bob” Fulks, Plant City Lions Club.
• The PDG’s that have annual awards – these plaques were presented next.
• PDG Gerald P. Tinney Memorial award was presented by Lion Carolyn Tinney to the Largo Lions Club.
• PDG E. Robert Lastinger award was presented to Homosassa Lions club.
• PDG Harvey J. Randall award was presented by PDG Sara Randall to Clearwater Lions club.                                                       
• PDG Richard Babcock Memorial Award was presented to Homosassa Lions Club.                                                                       
• PDG Fred Held Jr. Award was presented by PDG Fred to the Inverness Lions Club.                                                              
• PDG Howell Lee Jr. Award was presented by PDG Howell to the Holiday Lions club.                                                           
• PDG Lois Q. Malecky Award was presented by PDG Lois to the Largo Lions Club.                                                                      
• PDG Edward C. Henderson Award was presented by PDG Ed to the Spring Hill Lions Club.                                                             
• PDG Catherine Walton presented the HERO Awards to the following Lions.
• Two Lions Club Service Project Awards were presented to Lion John Day and Lion George Feaster, both of the Largo Lions Club, and both were nominated by Lion Carolyn Tinney.   
• Lions Club President Here Award was presented to Lion Janet Mize of the Beverly Hills Lions Club, nominated by Lion Shirley Belliveau.
• District Service Project Award presented to Lion Michael Kirk of the Brandon Lions Club, nominated by Lion Robert Nixon.
• Lions Club Service Hero presented to Zone Chair Lion Glenn Smith of the Floral City Lions Club, nominated by Lion Denise Helt.
• Lions Club Service Here Award presented to Lion Michael Venning of the Thonotosassa Lions Club, nominated by Lion Judy Neumann.
• PDG Catherine Walton presented the Helen Keller Awards to the following Lions that were in attendance. Some were presented to the clubs that will be presented at their Installations.         
• Lion Jackie DeGraff presented the plaques for the Club Bulletins [Single and Multi Page] to the following Lions. Lion George Grothier of the Homosassa Lions Club for the 35-R Multi-Page winner and Lions Ellen McGovern of the Sun City Center Lions Club for the 35-R Single Page winner.                                                                                                                                 
• Lion Judy Neumann presented the 35-R Crusader Award to Lion Shirley LePage of the Zephyrhills Lions Club.
• PDG Edward Henderson presented the 35-R Pilot Award to PDG Ellen Durling of the Homosassa Lions Club.                         
• Partner in Service Lion Jim Coleman presented some personal gifts from DG Gerri for her Cabinet Officers.

• Motion to adjourn 1:30 PM.      82 were in attendance.

Respectfully submitted,

Lois Q. Malecky

Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary

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MINUTES OF THE 4^th DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING

District Governor Gerri M. Coleman

April 11, 2009

Zephyrhills Lions Club

9:00-9:45 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts – Cash Donation

9:30-9:50 AM – PDG meeting

10:00-AM-12:30 PM   Cabinet Meeting

• Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion Richard Pike, President of Zephyrhills Lions Club
• Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain   
• Pledge – Lion Ernie Vanselow, Zephyrhills Lions Club  
• Toast – Lion Jim Coleman, Partner in Service of DG Gerri of Zephyrhills Lions Club
• Introduction of Guests, First VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club

     PID E. Robert Lastinger, PCC’s, PDG’s, several new Lions attending first Cabinet Meeting, and two prospective members

• Introduction of DG - Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, 4-LLLL’s Lions club
• Introduction of Head Table – DG Gerri M. Coleman, Zephyrhills Lions Club
• DG Gerri spoke on all the working together as her theme denotes, “IT TAKES TEAMWORK”. DG Gerri gave special thanks to our First and Second Vice District Governors for them being her left and right hands this year when she was dealing with her illness.  Everyone pulled  together as a TEAM to make this year a successful one.
• Motion to approve Minutes of the January 31, 2009 Cabinet Meeting Minutes [as  posted on the 35R Website]. Motion by PCC Jackie Cameron, seconded by Zone Chair Glenn Smith. Motion passed.  Copy filed with reports.
• Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer distributed copies of the financial report and explained that the dues figures were low at this time because of the billings coming out so late.  He advised that the clubs submit payment asap so that no club will be denied voting privileges at the MD Convention. The detailed report will be shown at the end of the minutes for this meeting.  
• Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his 3^rd Zone meeting held on January 21, 2009.
• Zone 2 – Lion Kenneth Anthony reported on his second Zone meeting held.
• Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone meeting held on January 19, 2009.
• Zone 4 – Lion Tom Collman wasn’t in attendance a report for filed for the 3^rd  meeting held on January 13, 2009.
• Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her 3^rd  Zone meeting held on January 14, 2009.
• Zone 6 – Lion Margie Wilson reported on her Zone meeting.
• Zone 7 – No report Lion Michael Cameron wasn’t in attendance.  Meeting held on January 15, 2009.
• ALL ZONE REPORTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE CABINET SECRETARY.
• DG Gerri introduced our PID E. Robert Lastinger, who introduced our guest, ID Neil R. Spencer. ID Neil told us of some of his travels thus far and gave us an update on PDG Donna.  ID asked how many of our Lions will be in the new 35-O after the redistricting takes place.  It is the same District he is in.
• Lion Art Padula, Nominations Chairperson, read the resolution of our Second Vice District Governor Candidate, Glenn L. Smith, of the Floral City Lions Club. Resolution was approved and motion to accept, seconded and passed.    
• Club Bulletin Chair Lion Jackie DeGraff reported that she has been receiving 9 club bulletins. 
• Credentials Chair PDG Edward Henderson announced that the certification form will be sent out soon.  The number of eligible members chosen by the clubs for delegates is determined by the member total of last years count. The exact totals are furnished to the Multiple from Lions Clubs International.
• PDG Ellen Durling reported on the Governors Achievement and Golden Chain.  Five have been received to date.
• PDG Ellen Durling also reported on the Diabetes Training held at Homosassa Lions club. There will screenings going on at the Floral City Strawberry Festival and also the Citrus County Fair.  Volunteers are needed to work during both events.
• Second VDG John Carbough reported on the Heroes Award Banquet scheduled for March 28^th at the Lions Eye Institute.
• Lion Susie Cohen, SEGD Drive Director announced that the Zephyrhills Lions Club raised $2,200.00 for Paws for Patriots.
• PCC Jackie Cameron reported on the upcoming USA/Canada Forum to be held in Memphis, September 24-26, 2009. Looking into having a bus coach and a stop up and back if priced economically.

PARADE OF CHECKS

·         FL Lions Camp                      - $3,150.00

·         FL Lions Foundation              - $2,000.00

·         Conklin Center                      - $3,050.00

·         Lions Eye Institute               - $1,800.00    

·         SEGD                                  - $3,550.00

·         Leader Dog                           - $1,400.00

·         International Hearing Dogs   - $1,350.00

·         LCIF                                    - $1,000.00

·         Hearing & Speech                  - $1,600.00

·         WUSF                                   -  $700.00      

·         Diabetes Awareness              -    $850.00   

·         Lighthouse of Pinellas             -   $250.00                    

·         SightFirst II [pledge]           - $1,892.35

·                                                     Total of  $22,592.35

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

·         Conklin Center – 30^th Anniversary Celebration – April 4, 2009

·         Plant City Lions with be celebrating 80 years –  April 4, 2009

·         6^th Annual [almost] 35-R FL Lions Camp WALK-A-THON [Spaghetti Sauce and Dessert Contest]

• Judging done and the winners were going to be announced after lunch.
• Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins

• Motion to adjourn 12:30 PM    
•  

Lunch was salad and spaghetti using all of the wonderful pasta sauces brought in for the contest.  Dessert was also enjoyed by all from the members participating in the dessert contest.

Walkathon Winners:  Individuals –   First Place – Lion Dick Pike -

                                       Second Place – Lion Colleen Mannion                                                                                                

                                                       Third Place – Lion Rosalyn Webb

                       Presidents –   First Place – Lion Dick Pike

                                                                   Second Place – Lion Robert Case

                                                      Third Place – Lion Rosalyn Webb

                                 Zone Chairs – First Place – Lion Ernie Vanselow

                                                      Second Place – Lion Tom Collman

                                                      Third Place – Lion Nora Henderson

Cook Off Contest:   Men’s Spaghetti Sauce                                                  Women’s Spaghetti Sauce

                               First Place    –  Lion Robert Lloyd                                   First Place –  Lion Jackie DeGraff

                               Second Place -  Lion Art Padula                                      Second Place-Lion Mary Medor

                               Third Place   -  Lion E. Robert Lastinger                        Third Place  -Lion Ellen Durling         

                                       Men’s Dessert                                                              Women’s Dessert

                               First Place    - Lion David Lloyd                                      First Place -  Lion Martha Brown

                               Second Place – Lion Tom Mize                                        Second Place –Lion Judy Higgins

                               Third Place   - Lion Roger Gouldsbrough                          Third Place   -Lion Cecile Meyers       

GRAND PRIZE WINNER – Lion Jackie DeGraff

HONORABLE MENTION-  Lions Robert Lastinger, Teresa Dorban, Sue Marchetti, Cecile Meyers and Glenn Smith.

The 50/50 drawing was won by Lion Charlie Tribiano - $98.00.  Door prizes were presented to 12 different winners.

Attendance:  94 -- 88 District 35-R Lions and 6 guests.

Clubs attending (22): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport,  Holiday, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, Pinellas Park, Plant City, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg Breakfast, Spring Hill, Sun City Center, Tampa Downtown, Tampa West Hillsboro, Tarpon Springs, Thonotosassa, Zephyrhills.

Clubs excused (2) Homosassa & Seminole

Clubs absent (16): Clearwater, Clearwater Evening, Crystal River, High Point, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, NPR-Cotee River, Oldsmar [status quo], Palm Harbor II, Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, St. Petersburg, Tampa-Palma Ceia, Tampa-Ybor City, USF- Campus Club

Respectfully submitted,

Lois Q. Malecky

Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary

Attached is the Treasurer’s report as of April 11, 2009

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MINUTES OF THE 3^rd DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING

District Governor Gerri M. Coleman

January 31, 2009

Beverly Hills Lions Club

9:30-10:30 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts – Cash Donation

10:00-10:30 AM – PDG meeting

11:00-AM-1:00 PM   Cabinet Meeting

• Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion Janet Mize, President of Beverly Hills Lions Club
• Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain   
• Pledge – Lion Shirley Belliveau, Secretary of Beverly Hills Lions Club  
• Toast – Lion Tom Mize, Vice President of Beverly Hills Lions Club
• Introduction of Guests, First VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club                                                                                                                                                               ID Neil Spencer, PID E. Robert Lastinger, PCC’s, PDG’s – Also three Lions attending a Cabinet meeting for the first time: Lori Kustes from Zephyrhills Lions, David Miller from Plant City Lions and Dodie Hink from Gulfport Lions.
• Introduction of DG - Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, 4-LLLL’s Lions club
• Introduction of Head Table – DG Gerri M. Coleman, Zephyrhills Lions Club
• DG Gerri spoke on the upcoming Global Membership Team [GMT] training to be held at the Zephyrhills Lions Club on March 21-22.  There will be attendees from all MD-35 Districts.  Several Districts will be having a Club build on Monday. 
• Motion to approve Minutes of the November 2008 Cabinet Meeting [ad posted on the 35R Website]. Motion by First VDG C. David Lloyd, seconded by Zone Chair Glenn Smith. Motion passed.  Copy filed with reports.
• Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer was excused from this meeting.  The message presented was that the 2^nd Annual dues billing would be out asa received.  A copy of this report will be attached to these minutes [see the end for listing].  
• Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his 3^rd Zone meeting held on January 21, 2009.
• Zone 2 – Lion Kenneth Anthony reported on his second Zone meeting held.
• Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone meeting held on January 19, 2009.
• Zone 4 – Lion Tom Collman wasn’t in attendance a report for filed for the 3^rd meeting held on January 13, 2009.
• Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her 3^rd Zone meeting held on January 14, 2009.
• Zone 6 – Lion Margie Wilson reported on her Zone meeting.
• Zone 7 – No report, Lion Michael Cameron wasn’t in attendance. Meeting held on January 15, 2009.
• ALL ZONE REPORTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE CABINET SECRETARY.
• DG Gerri introduced our PID E. Robert Lastinger, who introduced our guest [ID Neil R. Spencer. ID Neil told us of some of this travels thus far and gave us an update on PDG Donna.  ID asked how many of our Lions will be in the new 35-O after the redistricting takes place.  It is the same District he is in.
• Lion Art Padula, Nominations Chairperson read the resolution of our Second Vice District Governor Candidate, Glenn L. Smith of the Floral City Lions Club. Resolution was approved and motion to accept was seconded and passed.    
• Club Bulletin Chair Lion Jackie DeGraff reported that she has been receiving 9 club bulletins. 
• Credentials Chair PDG Edward Henderson announced that the certification form will be sent our soon.  The number of eligible members chosen by the clubs for delegates is determined by the member total of last year’s count. The exact totals are furnished to the Multiple from Lions Clubs International.
• PDG Ellen Durling reported on the Governors Achievement and Golden Chain.  Five have been received to date.
• PDG Ellen Durling also reported on the Diabetes Training held at Homosassa Lions club. There will screenings going on at the Floral City Strawberry Festival and also the Citrus County Fair.  Volunteers are needed to work during both events.
• Second VDG John Carbaugh reported on the Heroes Award Banquet scheduled for March 28^th at the Lions Eye Institute.
• Lion Susie Cohen, SEGD Drive Director announced that the Zephyrhills Lions Club raised $2,200.00 for the Paws for Patriots.
• PCC Jackie Cameron reported on the upcoming USA/Canada Forum to be held in Memphis, TN-September 24-26, 2009. Looking into having a bus coach and a stop up and back if priced economically.

·         PARADE OF CHECKS –

·         FL Lions Camp                       $3,150.00

·         FL Lions Foundation               $2,000.00

·         Conklin Center                       $3,050.00

·         Lions Eye Institute                $1,800.00    

·         SEGD                                    $3,550.00

·         Leader Dog                            $1,400.00

·         International Hearing Dogs    $1,350.00

·         LCIF                                      $1,000.00

·         Hearing & Speech                   $1,600.00

·         WUSF                                    $ 700.00      

·         Diabetes Awareness               $ 850.00   

·         Lighthouse of Pinellas              $ 250.00    

·         SightFirst II [pledge]             $1,892.35

·                                                                     Total of $22,592.35

·                                  

• ANNOUNCEMENTS:

·         Conklin Center – 30^th Anniversary Celebration – April 4, 2009

·         Plant City Lions with be celebrating 80 years –  April 4, 2009

·              6^th Annual [almost] 35-R FL Lions Camp WALK-A-THON [Spaghetti Sauce and Dessert Contest]

• Judging done and the winners were going to be announced after lunch.
• Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins

• Motion to adjourn 12:30 PM     Lunch was salad, spaghetti using all of the wonderful sauces brought in for the contest.  Dessert was also enjoyed by all from the members participating in the dessert contest.

Walkathon Winners:  Individuals –   First Place – Lion Dick Pike -

                                       Second Place – Lion Colleen Mannion                                                                                                

                                                       Third Place – Lion Rosalyn Webb

                       Presidents –   First Place – Lion Dick Pike

                                                                   Second Place – Lion Robert Case

                                                      Third Place – Lion Rosalyn Webb

                                 Zone Chairs – First Place – Lion Ernie Vanselow

                                                      Second Place – Lion Tom Collman

                                                      Third Place – Lion Nora Henderson

Cook Off Contest:   Men’s Spaghetti Sauce                                                  Women’s Spaghetti Sauce

                               First Place    –  Lion Robert Lloyd                                   First Place –  Lion Jackie DeGraff

                               Second Place -  Lion Art Padula                                      Second Place-Lion Mary Medor

                               Third Place   -  Lion E. Robert Lastinger                        Third Place  -Lion Ellen Durling         

                                       Men’s Dessert                                                              Women’s Dessert

                               First Place    - Lion David Lloyd                                      First Place -  Lion Martha Brown

                               Second Place – Lion Tom Mize                                        Second Place –Lion Judy Higgins

                               Third Place   - Lion Roger Gouldsbrough                          Third Place   -Lion Cecile Meyers       

GRAND PRIZE WINNER – Lion Jackie DeGraff

HONORABLE MENTION-  Lions Robert Lastinger, Teresa Dorban, Sue Marchetti, Cecile Meyers and Glenn Smith.

The 50/50 drawing was won by Lion Charlie Tribiano - $98.00.  Door prizes were presented to 12 different winners.

Attendance:  94 -- 88 District 35-R Lions and 6 guests.

Clubs attending (23): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Clearwater, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport,  Homosassa, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, Palm Harbor II, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Seminole, St. Petersburg,                 St. Petersburg Breakfast, Sun City Center, Tampa Downtown, Tampa West Hillsboro, Thonotosassa, Zephyrhills.

Clubs absent (17): Clearwater Evening, Crystal River, High Point, Holiday, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, NPR-Cotee River, Oldsmar [status quo], Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, Spring Hill, St. Pete Beach, Tampa-Palma Ceia,                Tampa-Ybor City, Tarpon Springs, USF Campus Club

Respectfully submitted,

Lois Q. Malecky

Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary

Attached is the Treasurer’s report as of January 31, 2009

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MINUTES OF THE 2^nd DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING

District Governor Gerri M. Coleman

November 15, 2008

Gulfport Lions Club

9:00-9:30 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts – Extra Directories Available

9:15-9:45 AM – PDG meeting

10:00-AM-1:00 PM   Cabinet Meeting

• Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion Robert Case, President of Gulfport Lions Club
• Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain   
• Pledge – Lion Pat Case, Vice President of Gulfport Lions Club  
• Toast – Lion Edward Henderson, PDG of St. Petersburg Breakfast Lions Club
• Introduction of Guests, 1^st VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club                                                                                                               PID, PCC’s, PDG’s – Also three Lions attending a Cabinet meeting for the first time: Lori Kustes from Zephyrhills Lions, David Miller from Plant City Lions and Dodie Hink from Gulfport Lions.
• Introduction of DG - Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, 4-LLLL’s Lions club
• Introduction of Head Table – DG Gerri M. Coleman, Zephyrhills Lions Club
• DG Gerri spoke on the Global Membership Team [GMT]  More info was presented by our speaker at this meeting.            DG Gerri presented her Teamwork pin to the following Lions: Art Padula, Marty Brown, Moe Surel, Waide and Charles Tribano and Michael Masterson.
• DG Gerri and IPDG Suzy had a plan when they were in Bangak pertaining to taking blame and admitting fault.  They had different colors of the pin [EVERYTHING IS MY FAULT TODAY].  They were presented to the following Lions: 1^st VDG C. David Lloyd, 2^nd VDG John Carbaugh, Cabinet Secretary Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Treasurer Dennis Walton, PID E. Robert Lastinger, PDG’s Edward Henderson, Cathy Walton, Ellen Durling, Louis Cantrell, PCC Jackie Cameron and Cabinet Advisor Ernie Vanselow.
• Minutes of the August 30, 2008 were approved [they are posted on the 35R Website].   
• Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer gave a brief District financial report.  He wasn’t able to print copies because his printer wasn’t working.  A copy is attached to these minutes [see the end for listing].  Lion Dennis stated that 2 clubs still had unpaid dues and asked they be submitted asap.
• Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his second Zone meeting held on November 11, 2008.
• Zone 2 – Lion Kenneth Anthony reported on his second Zone meeting held on October 8, 2008.
• Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone meeting held on November 6, 2008.
• Zone 4 – No report Lion Tom Collman wasn’t in attendance.
• Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her 2^nd Zone meeting held on November 11, 2008.
• Zone 6 – Lion Margie Wilson reported on her 1^st Zone meeting held on November 6, 2008.
• Zone 7 – No report Lion Michael Cameron wasn’t in attendance.
• ALL ZONE REPORTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE CABINET SECRETARY.
• We showed the video EVERYDAY HEROES – INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT AL BRANDEL’S THEME.
• Lion David Skillin announced that he was going to be the new MD Webmaster for 2008-09.
• A TEN-MINUTE BREAK WAS TAKEN SO THE VOTING COULD BE FINISHED ON THE PEACE POSTER CONTEST AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST.
• We showed the Sightfirst II video.  PDG Cathy Walton presented two Model Club Banners to: Lions Club of Spring Hill and Hudson Bayonet-Point.
• The October District newsletter had a contest to see how many Halloween Art Clips were within the newsletter.  Lion Jackie DeGraff of the Crystal River Kings Bay Lions was the winner.  There were 20 in all.
• PDG Cathy Walton also announced the date and theme for this years Awards Banquet.  The theme will be IP Al Brandel’s Everyday Heroes Award.  Judging will be done by our two VDG’s.  The banquet will be on March 28^th 2009 being held at the Lions Eye Institute and the cost will be $20.00.  As the date gets closer more information will follow.
• DG Gerri introduced our speaker [PID E. Robert Lastinger].  The GMT was discussed in further detail.  The chair for our Region is PID Roy Barnett from NC.  PID Roy is expected to be in close contact with the assigned DG’s and district/multiple district MERL teams to develop and implement a three-year plan. He will be at the Winter Conference in Punta Gorda on Thursday January 8^th 2009].  There are 41 Lion Leaders within this program.  More additional GMT information can be found on the LCI website.
• Lion Susie Cohen, Drive Director for SEGD reported that that all the Treasure Chest Baskets will be drawn after the close of the meeting.  The No Bake – Bake Sale is still going on for the benefit of SEDG.
• PCC Jackie Cameron reported on the success of the USA/Canada Forum held in Canada.
• DG Gerri presented two 100% President’s Awards – Lion David Bazinet-Largo Lions Club and Lion Audrey Jonas-Strut-Crystal River Kings Bay Lions Club.
• IPDG Suzy Stathas presented the United in Service Award to PDG Lois Q. Malecky, Women’s Development Chair 2007-2008.  We had at year end an increase of 44 Women Lions within our District.  We are now at 45% Women in 35-R.
• IPDG presented a Progressive MJF to PDG Ellen Durling.  This was realized in 2006-07 when PDG Ellen had any presentations made in her name going to SightFirst II – Melvin Jones Fellow.
• ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST –
  • 3^RD Place Lion Marty Brown – Crystal River-Kings Bay Lions Club
  • 2^nd Place Lion Michael Venning – Plant City Lions Club
  • 1^st Place Lion Tina Hooker – Palm Harbor Lions Club

·         PEACE POSTER CONTEST –

• 3^rd Place Cassandra Eadie, Age 13 – Palm Harbor Lions Club
• 2^nd Place Lukas Medo, Age 13 – Palm Harbor Lions Club

·                1^st Place Savana Wright, Age 13 – Zephyrhills Lions Club

·         PARADE OF CHECKS –

• FL Lions Camp                      $4,550.00
• FL Lions Foundation              $2,150.00
• Conklin Center                      $1,050.00
• Lions Eye Institute               $2,350.00    
• SEGD                                    $2,850.00 
• International Hearing Dogs - $   900.00
• LCIF                                   - $2,000.00
• Hearing & Speech                - $1,050.00  
• Diabetes Awareness            - $1,326.00   
• Lighthouse of Pinellas           - $1,000.00    
• Vision Care                           - $2,000.00

·                                                            Total of $ 23,826.00

·      ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Dade City and Floral City holding diabetic screenings.
• Plant City Lions with be celebrating 80 years – celebration planned for April 8, 2009
• Bloomingdale and Newsome Leo Clubs will be having installation of officers.  Bloomingdale celebrating it’s 20^th year.
• 6^th Annual [almost] 35-R FL Lions Camp WALK-A-THON being held at the 3^rd Cabinet meeting in Beverly Hills – January 31^st.   There will be two contests-one is a spaghetti sauce and the other is a dessert.  Both will be judged and winners announced.

·                           NEW BUSINESS:

• Lion Glenn Hooker of the Palm Harbor Lions Club has a wooden Rocking Horse [6 feet high].  It is worth $1200.00  Motion to make this a District project.  Motion passed.  Drawing will be at the MD Convention’s District 35-R Lunch. 
• Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins

• Motion to adjourn by PID E. Robert Lastinger, seconded by Lion Jackie DeGraff at 12:35 PM

Attendance:  73 -- 72 District 35-R Lions and 1 non-inducted member.

Clubs attending (25): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Clearwater, Clearwater Evening, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport, High Point, Holiday, Homosassa, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, Palm Harbor II, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Seminole, St, Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Breakfast, Sun City Center, Tampa West Hillsboro,  Zephyrhills.

Clubs absent (15): Crystal River, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, NPR-Cotee River, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, Spring Hill, Tampa Downtown, Tampa-Palma Ceia, Tampa-Ybor City, Tarpon Springs, Thonotosassa, USF Campus Club

Respectfully submitted,

Lois Q. Malecky

Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary

Attached is the Treasurer’s report as of November 15, 2008

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MINUTES OF THE 1st DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING

District Governor Gerri Coleman

August 30, 2008

New Port Richey-Cotee River Lions Club

9:30-10:45 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts/New District Directories Available

10:15-10:45 AM – Executive Committee meetings/PDG meeting/MERL meeting/Zone Chairs meeting

BEFORE THE MEETING STARTED OUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR SLIPPED AND FELL-911 CALLED AND SHE WAS TAKEN

TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL FOR X-RAYS, ETC. OUR MEETING WENT ON AS SCHEDULED WITH OUR 1^st VDG FILLING IN WITH THE PROGRAM AS PRESENTED ON THE AGENDA.

11:00-AM-1:00 PM   Cabinet Meeting

• Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion John Grill, NPR-Cotee River Lions Club

• Invocation by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins - Moment of silence for Lions Marian Hamacher, Lainey Girouard and a prayer for Lion Hank Basham, at home now for recovery from a heart attack.

• Pledge by 2^nd VDG John Carbaugh, 4-LLLL Lions Club

• Toast by Lion Dorothy Grill, NPR-Cotee Lions Club

• Introduction of PDG’s, PCC’s, PID, Homosassa Auxiliary and Plant City Auxiliary, and Guests - 2^nd VDG John Carbaugh, 4-LLLL Lions Club                

• Introduction of Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, by King Lion John Grill.  IPDG Suzy Stathas read our DG’s prepared opening remarks to all in attendance highlighting the International Presidents program for EVERYDay HEROES and the Global Membership Team.

• Introduction of Head Table by 1^st VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club

• Minutes of the March 20, 2008 meeting were posted on the District Website. Motion to approve by Lion Ellen Durling, PDG, and seconded by Lion Cathy Walton, PDG.  Motion passed and minutes approved as posted.  

• 2008-2009 Budget was prepared by Committee and presented by Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer. Lion Dennis stated that 9 clubs still had unpaid dues and he would accept checks today.

• Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his first Zone meeting held on August 11, 2008.

• Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone 3.  1^st Zone meeting originally planned was rescheduled.

• Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her first Zone meeting held on August 13, 2008.

• Zone 7 – Lion Bob Fulks gave a verbal report on Zone 7's first meeting held on August 12, 2008 in the absence of Zone Chair Michael Cameron.

• Special Presentations – The Gerald P. Tinney "Southeastern Guide Dogs" Award was presented to the Homosassa Lions Auxiliary.  Lion Carolyn Tinney was on hand for the presentation. The Homosassa Lions Auxiliary donated the most money to SEGDI during the 2007-2008 Lion’s year. This is a traveling trophy and the Auxiliary mentioned that they are already working on this year’s donation so that they will be able to hold on to the trophy. This was the first time the Auxiliary attended a Cabinet meeting and had 8 of their members in attendance. Congratulations to the Homosassa Lions Auxiliary!

• Lion Ellen Durling, PDG, reported on the redistricting plans on moving forward and the committee is working within each District to incorporate the merging Districts Constitution and Bylaws. Going from 7 to 4 districts requires planning for all.

• Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, introduced the current Council Chair, Michael C. Mason, as our guest speaker. CC Michael C. gave an update on some of the plans for the 2008-2009 year. He stressed the importance of each club appointing a member as the Disaster Chair so that as Lions of MD-35 we will be able to ALERT all concerned. He also touched on some changes for the MD Convention next year to be held in Tampa.

• Lion Michael Venning, Leadership Chair, thanked all that attended the Officers Training held in July at the Lions Eye Institute. Thank you certificates were presented to all the Instructors.

• Lion Art Padula, Nominations Chair, reported that he had received the Notice of Intent to proceed to District Governor for the 2009-2010 Lions year from our 1^st VDG C. David Lloyd.

• Lion Cathy Walton, PDG, Public Relations Chair, gave an update on the SightFirst II Campaign. 35-R had many Model Clubs. Topaz patches were presented to clubs - Holiday Polonian – Hudson Bayonet Point – Lutz-Paradise Lakes. To promote Public Relations the committee will be preparing a Display Board for the purpose of giving out information on LIONS. Additional planned events were also announced. The 2^nd EYE BALL for the Lions Eye Institute will be held on November 15^th. The 2^nd 35-R Awards banquet will be held on March 26, 2009. This year it will highlight HERO AWARDS.

• Lion Susie Cohen, SEGDI Drive Director, announced several projects: the basket project started last year is continuing and the drawing originally scheduled for this Cabinet meeting will be held-over until the next Cabinet meeting. They are also planning a NO-BAKE bake sale. Also a 35-R day at Southeastern Guide Dogs is planned for November 8^th; if staying for lunch the cost is $7.00.

• Lion Jackie Cameron, PCC, reported that the USA-Canada Forum is fast approaching and there is still time to get registered if you are planning on attending.

LION JIM COLEMAN,  DISTRICT GOVERNOR GERRI’S PARTNER-IN-SERVICE CAME BACK TO REPORT THAT HE WAS TAKING DG GERRI HOME NOW. SHE DIDN’T HAVE ANY FRACTURES OR ANYTHING BROKEN. SUCH GOOD NEWS!  SHE WILL BE RESTING AT HOME.

• Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary, reminded all club Secretaries on filing the WMMR report. This weekend is the last time to file the current month’s report. Only about 6 six clubs are falling behind. Just call if you need assistance or have questions in order to file on line.

• Lion Ed Henderson, PDG, spoke on a membership drive in conjunction with Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club is having a membership drive and if any Lion within 35-R joins a Sam’s Club they will receive a $10.00 gift card/certificate. Perhaps these certificates could be used for a club project or given to one of the Lion’s entities [i.e. FL Lions Camp]. Another good idea!

• Parade of Checks – Cabinet Treasurer Dennis Walton announced the total of donated checks to our Lions entities today was $3,335.00, as follows:

  • Florida Lions Foundation - $ 150.00

  • Florida Lions Camp - $ 950.00

  • Lions Eye Institute - $ 350.00

  • S.E. D. G. - $ 1,085.00

  • Leader Dogs - $ 100.00

  • Conklin Center - $ 250.00

  • Hearing Foundation - $ 250.00

  • FL Dog Guide for the Deaf - $ 100.00

  • Lighthouse of Pinellas - $ 100.00

• Lion E. Robert Lastinger, PID, spoke on SightFirst II and reported that our Sector was at 87% participation. We had the most Model Clubs. He thanked PDG Cathy Walton for all her hard work on this Campaign and he is extremely proud that 35-R had 100% club donations made to this cause.

• IPDG Suzy gave out the gifts that DG Gerri had to be presented.

• IPDG Suzy also presented some awards from last year.

  • International President’s Certification of Appreciation – Cathy Walton, PDG

  • International President’s Certification of Appreciation – Jackie Cameron, PCC

  • Leadership Medal – Lion David Skillin

  • Leadership Medal – 2^nd VDG John Carbaugh

• Lion Jackie DeGraff, Bulletin Chair, reported that the contest was starting in September and she urged all clubs with a Bulletin to submit the monthly bulletin with a copy to her. There are two contests - one for a single-page and one for a multiple-page bulletin.

• Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins

• Adjourn meeting at approximately 1:00

Attendance:  95 -- 85 District 35-R Lions and 10 visiting Lions.

Clubs attending (26): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Clearwater, Clearwater Evening, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport, High Point, Holiday, Homosassa, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, NPR-Cotee River, Palm Harbor II, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Breakfast, Sun City Center, Tampa West Hillsboro, Tarpon Springs, Zephyrhills.

Clubs absent (14): Crystal River, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, Spring Hill, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Downtown, Tampa-Palma Ceia, Tampa-Ybor City, Thonotosassa, USF Campus Club

Respectfully submitted,

Lois Q. Malecky

Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary