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September 2009 |
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A Knight Of Sight
District Governor's Pin
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International President Theme
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We Serve
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WEBSITES35-R David Skillin,
Webmaster MD-35 David Skillin, Webmaster
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LIONS OF FLORIDA MULTIPLE DISTRICT
35 INC
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District GovernorLion C. David Lloyd
1505 Weatherford Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573
Home: (813) 634-9159
Cell: (813) 598-7102
liondave@gmail.comAll Emails and Websites are linked
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 1st
Vice District Governor Lion John Carbaugh
2414 Wallace RoadLutz, FL 33549Home: (813) 948-1548Cell: (813) 391-2889jlc1503@yahoo.com
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2nd Vice District Governor Lion Glenn Smith
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 Cabinet SecretaryLois Q. Malecky, PDG
1258 Cermak StHernando, FL 34442-2620Home: (352) 897-4436Cell: (813) 245-4102PDGlqm@gmail.com
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 Cabinet TreasurerLion Dennis Walton
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 International President
Ebrerhard J. Wirfs (Margit)
Kelkheim am Taunus
Hessen, Germany
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 MD 35 International Director 2008-2010
Neil R. Spencer (Donna, PDG)
P.O. Box 320311
Cocoa Beach, FL 32932-0344
Res: (321) 783-8894
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LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
300 22ND StreetOak brook, IL605-8842Phone: (603) 571-5466 Fax: (630) 0571-8890Supplies: (800) 710-7822Supplies Fax: (630) 571-0964WWW.LIONSCLUBS.ORG |
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District Governors Message
Life Is A Ball, After All
Balls don't have it easy. They are kicked, punted, slammed, bounced, hit, and flung through hoops. Our world is obsessed with the ball. Futures, careers, memberships, and scholarships are made and lost, around the activity of a ball. Trophies, ribbons, medals, jackets and rings are rewards for carrying a ball into excellence. I don't know of anything else in our culture that demands so much time, effort and money.
Athletes are paid big bucks because of their experience and expertise with the ball. Fans worship the ball and revel and cheer when it's in the right hands making the right moves. We stand in line for hours and pay ridiculous prices to see a ball go over a net, through a goal, in a hole, through a goalie, and wherever else balls go to make it big.
Avid fans bet money on a ball, sit in stands in freezing weather, fry in the heat, or get soaked in the rain, just to be a part of some adventure centered on a ball. Sports enthusiasts spend days and nights in front of the television looking at the final destination of a ball. Scheduled television programming could be delayed or canceled awaiting a ball's last move. We, as a nation, love being a part of the travels of balls and follow them everywhere.
The ball mania begins with the little tykes. Parents start driving little leaguers to their ball games all over the city before children have their second teeth. Meals are postponed, consumed, or missed completely, on the whim of a ball and a call of a coach. When attending their kids' games genteel parents can become obnoxious sideline jerks and exhibit temper tantrums they would never tolerate in their own children, all because of the bounce of a ball.
Monday night football, Saturday golf matches and Sunday tennis can keep fans glued to their television sets and away from their family and spouses. Divorce lawyers make a fortune off the intrusion of the ball in our lives. Let us unite and call a time-out. Give balls a much-needed break from our obsession. We might even find pastimes could be present times, if given a chance.
Keep the Spirit Alive Lions.
See you after the Super Bowl! DG C. David
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1st Vice District Governors Message
Greetings Lions
This article is about community service, but not what
Lions are normally associated with.
I am a craigslist
addict. I am on there every day just
surfing. I have gotten some wonderful
things from there and thank god my house isn't any bigger or I would be more of
a pack-rat than I already am.
Well, anyway, I saw an ad that said "Military team
needs help". I opened the ad and it was from the Softball Team at Mac Dill
Air force Base and they had qualified to play in the Special Services
Slow-Pitch Softball World Tournament, which happened to be taking place in
Panama City Beach, FL.
I spoke to my club,
the Lutz-Land O Lakes Lions, and they unanimously agreed to provide the $315.00
entrance fee. Three of the players came
to our club and accepted the donation.
Then a problem arose.
Usually the base provides transportation for functions like this, but
the days they needed transportation, some big-wigs were coming to base so they
needed to find their own transportation.
They made a deal with a rental company that would allow them to rent a
15 passenger van for a week for $395.00. They emailed me, and I told them I
would see what I could work out.
Well it just so happens that the Governor's Conference
was taking place in Orlando, so I bravely asked permission to speak to all of
the Governors, VDG's, partners in service, and others that were there to see if
we could take up a collection to help them with their transportation.
I was amazed, absolutely amazed, I collected $338.00 from those terrific
Lions. At our Zone meeting last Monday I
was presented with another $30.00 to help get our team to the World
Championship. They made it there and
took 3rd place over all. Three of the team
members were named to the all world team, and one was named MVP of the
tournament.
I will enclose a
couple of pictures. One of them is of President Lois Lastinger of the 4L's
presenting a check to the captain of the team Ray King. In the background is the remainder of the
4L's Lions Club members .
Bottom row left:
Hector Serrano, Cpl, USMC, Tony Karpenko, TSgt, USAF, Rich
Alicea, SSgt, USMC, Brian Bartsh, MSgt, USAF,
Dan Binette, TSgt, USAF, Bobby
Norris, TSgt, USAF
Top row left:
Mike Harris, LTC USA, Dru Remsburg, SSgt, USAF,
Ray King,
SSgt, USAF, Juan Sime, CPL, USMC,
Tim Andrus, SSgt, USAF, Mikael
Cruz, MSgt, USMC
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2nd Vice District Governors Message
Hello Lions,
As I write
this news letter, I am thinking WOW! We are already into our 3rd month.
Time passes us by so quickly.
We
are growing! Thank you, to the clubs that have brought in new members;
keep up the good work Lions.
I apologize
to Lion Ernie Vanselow, Zone Three Chairman, for missing their recent zone
meeting. I won't miss the next one Lion Ernie.
Zone 1
had 7 Clubs and 48 members attend their first zone meeting. Two great Speakers,
and a visit from MD 35-O, 2nd V.D.G. Doris Turlo. Thanks Doris
for attending our meeting, and for your support.
I am
also the District Cultural & Community Activities Chairman.
We, as Lions, need to help fill our Community Food Pantry. "Yes, they
are very low," said a spokesperson from one of our Family
Service Centers. They still need lots of school supplies and
volunteers to help during the Holidays.
Caring
and Sharing is what Lions are all about, so please join me, and lets
get out and sign up a new member, fill the food pantries, and do what
we do best, Serve.
Yours
in Lionism
2nd Vice District R Governor, Glenn Smith
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Cabinet Secretary's Message
As we step into our third month of this Lions year, many exciting things are taking place in 35-R. I congratulate all of the club Secretaries - every MMR report was filed on time for the month of July. I hope the momentum keeps up. Just remember, filing your MMR by the 25th of the month helps others make their reporting deadlines.
We had six new members in July, two transfers from another club, and one reinstated member.With the 14 Clubs that have filed their August reports (as of 8/24), we had another five new members, but, unfortunately, one deceased member.
By the time this newsletter is published our first 35-R Cabinet meeting will be part of our history. Hopefully all that attended were able to increase their knowledge of Lions procedures no matter what position they are presently holding.
The
2008-2009 Club Presidents still have an opportunity to submit their
applications for 100% President and Secretary. If I receive them by
September 10, they will reach LCI by the deadline.
Of the 8
clubs in Zone 1 that will be transferring to the new "O", 18
Lions attended the first 35-O Cabinet Meeting that was held in
Sanford. It gave us an opportunity to meet so many members that we will
be closely associated with. Also there were Lions from The new District
"D" that will also be joining the new "O". For those
members that don't normally attend the Conferences, it gave them a chance to
visit with the Lions that we will begin an association with next Lions year.
Coming up in
September and October there are only two Zone meetings scheduled. Always
check either the District Directory or our website for the dates.
We all need
to get ourselves and our clubs familiar with the District, Multiple District
and LCI's websites. They are all a wealth of information. All
aspects of Lionism are covered within each site for the Lions they primarily
serve. Let's all use the sites to better help us serve our communities
thru our mission "WE SERVE".
Have a good
month; hope to see many of you at the happenings during the month.
Lois Q.
Malecky, PDG - Cabinet Secretary 2009-2010
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Cabinet Treasurer's Message
For those of you concerned about receiving the District Dues notices, there is some good news. The regular dues invoices have been received by the Governor for our District 35-R, however we are waiting for the breakdown of the Pro-Rated dues per club.
I wish to wait and send them out together, instead of sending them in two separate mailings, as was done the last billing, which created a lot of confusion!
I apologize for not being able to attend the Cabinet Meeting Saturday August 29th, but I will be attending Leader Dog School in Rochester, Michigan that weekend. The new budget for 2009-10 will be presented for approval at that meeting, and my able assistant Cathy will be available for the Parade of Checks and other duties for the Cabinet Meeting.
Have a pleasant meeting, and I will see you the next time!
Cabinet Treasurer Lion Dennis Walton
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OFFICIAL VISITS, 2009-2010
DG C. DAVID LLOYD, 35-R
09/01/2009 Plant City Lions Club
09/03/2009 Brandon Lions Club
09/17/2009 Clearwater Evening Lions Club
10/15/2009 Homosassa Lions Club
10/17/2009 Beverly Hills Lions Club
10/21/2009 St. Petersburg Lions Club
10/26/2009 Floral City Lions Club
11/18/2009 St. Pete Breakfast Lions Club
12/02/2009 Largo Lions Club (tentative date)
12/08/2009 Gulfport Lions Club
12/10/2009 Highpoint Lions Club
12/17/2009 Zephyrhills Lions Club
01/11/2010 4L-s Lions Club
01/13/2010 Sun City Center Lions Club
01/19/2010 St. Pete Beach Lions
01/26/2010 Palm Harbor II Lions Club
02/02/2010 Crystal River & CR-Kings Bay Lions
02/04/2010 Tampa-West Hillsboro Lions Club
02/15/2010 Dade City-Heritage Park Lions Club
02/17/2010 Hudson-Bayonet Point Lions Club
03/01/2010 Inverness Lions Club
03/17/2010 Seminole Lions Club + Pinellas Park Lions Club
04/05/2010 Caliente Lions Club
04/22/2010 Tampa Downtown Lions Club
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Dear Lions
It has now been a month since we were together in Minneapolis and I hope that
you are already beginning to see positive movement in your district.
I am very pleased that the goal-setting process at the district governors-elect
seminar produced such ambitious membership goals. This makes it even more
important that you lose no time in moving toward the expected growth in your
district. Please remember that Quick Start Ginkgo Awards will be
presented to district governors who extend membership before August 30.
Awards will be presented for new clubs, net membership growth and for new
members other than charter members. Qualifications for awards vary by
constitutional area.
There is little time left before the deadline. Move fast!
You have my best wishes for success in all your goals.
With cordial regards,
Eberhard J. Wirfs, International President
Lions Clubs International
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Veterans Reunited
When the USS Harding was bombed 65 years ago two shipmates were separated. One was sent to San Francisco, and the other unknown.
Lion
Arnold (Sparky) Watts, of Spring Hill Lions, was recently united with his shipmate Jim Bass. Sparky traveled to
the Veterans Memorial Museum in Laurel-Hattiesburg, MS. Lion Sparky was only expecting to see his friend Jim, but was also greeted with Television cameras, news reporters, the Mayor of the City who game Lion Sparky a Key to the city. If you would like to see video of this reunion please click on Spark's picture and it should take you to www.wdam.com it is the last video.
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DIABETES AWARENESS TRAINING
for
FREE SCREENING
LIONS of
HILLSBOROUGH/PASCO/PINELLAS COUNTIES
If you are interested in getting certified to be able to hold screenings in your area,
you are invited to attend the class being held
OCTOBER 10, 2009 at the LIONS EYE INSTITUTE
1402 North 21st St,
Tampa FL 33605
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
educational material and free lunch provided
Please call PDG Lois Q. Malecky
813-245-4102
or complete the form below
We need a definite head count to have enough manuals and literature available.
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Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
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Telephone: ____________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________
Return to: Lois Q. Malecky, PDG
1258 E Cermak Street
Hernando FL 34442-2620
Email: PDGlqm@gmail.com
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Dear Lion Governor Lloyd,
This Cabinet Meeting note (format) is
terrific! Whatever it may look like to sighted readers, the point is that
the JAWS screen reading software is reading the text
aloud.
FYI: "blind" Lions that have some
partial vision or eyesight, and are using "zoomtext"
magnification may have a different reaction to this format.
When we have JAWS open the email, the
speech program commences to read it aloud. This is certainly most welcome
-- over that pdf format -- which is a horror story for us.
Hopefully this format is available to Catherine
Walton, PDG for her monthly newsletter. JAWS does verbalize that there
is/are graphics in this notice of "first cabinet meeting".
Naturally a speech program does not describe the graphics. Is/are the
graphic(s) important to the content of the text of the notice to members?
Is there a road map that sighted persons might benefit from?
Much
gratitude!
Lion
Art,
Hudson
- Bayonet Point Foundation.
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Dear Lion Art
Thank
you for your input and I was very happy that Governor David and I have finally
found a format that you and other blind Lions can enjoy.
You
asked if the pictures were important to the story. You are the most important
part of the story and in the future I will try to be as explicit as
possible so you will understand what is in the newsletter.
All
district communications will be sent in this format.
Yours
In Service,
District
35R Newsletter Editor
Lion
Cathy Walton, PDG
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Largo Lions Celebrate 40 Years of Twinning
This October the Largo Lions Club will celebrate 40 years of twinning with the Tosayamada Lions Club of Japan.
The Largo Lions expect thirty-two visitors - including the mayor of Tosayamada, twelve junior high school students with two teachers, twelve senior high school students with two teachers, and three members from the Tosayamada Lions Club.
The group arrives on October 25th until October 31st. Each visitor will be staying with a host family. During their stay they will visit the Largo Middle School, High School, Library, Police Station, City Hall, Fire Station and shopping malls. The Largo Lions plan on taking the group to Disney World, local beaches, Sunken Gardens, and Heritage Park. The Lions will also host a Halloween dance for the visitors.
If you would like to help the Largo Lions please call Lion Carolyn Tinney or Lion George Feaster.
Congratulations Largo Lions.
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Membership Chairperson and Club Presidents
Hello Lions:
Now is the time to develop plans for a successful year in membership. Our International President Eberhard Wirfs said: " The future is rooted in the past. The future needs vision. Vision without action is only a dream".
Now is our time for planning and action. Listed are the duties of a Lions Clubs Membership Committee and Chairperson.
1. As soon as possible, develop plans to obtain new members, and a plan for membership retention.
2. Hold committee meetings on a regular basis.
3. Develop a prospect list with input from club members.
4. Make certain that new members are inducted with an appropriate and timely ceremony.
5. Arrange for orientation programs for new members, either by membership committee, club meeting, or a zone or district function.
6. Get an early warning on members with poor attendance. Arrange a phone call or visit before they are dropped.
7. Remember, a member saved is a member gained.
I am available to talk to your Lions Club about membership and running a membership night. Know that I work for you and that my door is always open. Please call or e-mail me.
Lion Dave St. Martin
PDG 23 C
Cell 860 933-1163
e-mail dstmartin47@hotmail.com
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Happy Holidays
YES, the saint Petersburg Santa parade is on again this year.
The Saint Petersburg Lions Club as well as the City of Saint Petersburg would like to invite all of our past entrants to join us this year in beautiful downtown Saint Petersburg for the Annual Santa Parade.
This year will be the best yet! Guaranteed.
The parade is set for the first Saturday in December,
which is December 5th, 2009 at 10:00 am.
Mark your calendars and get those wonderful floats ready
because Santa Claus is coming to town.
Applications will go out the first week of September; or if you would like us to save on postage we can email you the application. Simply respond to this email stating you would like to receive your application via email. Or if you have any changes to your previous mailing address or your telephone, please let Santa's helpers know right away.
Ho Ho Ho,
Santa's little helper,
Michelle Beauchesne
813-388-1153
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Hey Lion Cathy!
Yes Lion Louis! "I bet the Clubs in my end of the District can "Be careful of what you say raised more money to sponsor a Lions Table Louis. I know that my end
at the Eye Ball on November 7th then the Lions of the District can raise
Clubs in your neck of the woods." that S3,000 easy!"
"Well I think it's about time that we get some more "You are so right Lion Louis I am so
Lions involved in the Eye Ball. It is such a great evening." impressed of how far we have come in three short years, it makes me so proud to be a Lion." "This Eye Ball should be
the best yet!"
"Just think of the good that we can do if we raise this money!!!"
"I heard that the Foundation sent 5 children to the Lions Camp." " Yes I know, and to Space Camp also."
"We have done so much and with the new Occular Research
Center opening this year on October 7th; we have much to be "Lion Louis, I have already collected
proud of." a check from the 4L's Lions for $250.00."
"Send it to me made out to the
Eye Institute Foundation Eye Ball!" " No send it to me for the Foundation
Eye Ball!"
District 35R Lions are you with us! Let's raise some money!
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YOU'RE INVITED
2nd Annual Tampa Bay VisionWalk Kick Off Luncheon
Saturday, September 12, 2009.
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
GAMEWORKS TAMPA
1600 E. 8TH AVE A147
TAMPA, FL 33605
This event will signify the official KICK OFF of our team fundraising.
YOU WILL BE EDUCATED! Learn more details and get updates on
VisionWalk, ask questions and hear stories from fellow walkers, community
members, and FFB staffers.
YOU WILL BE MOTIVATED! You will meet the leaders of the
2009 VisionWalk like Walk Co-Chairs Veronica Floyd and Valerie Hughes,
and all those who have stepped up to be Team Captains for this walk season.
Learn how to make the best of this opportunity to raise money for FFB research!
YOU WILL BE SUPPLIED! Above all, you will walk out of
the room with the confidence and fundraising materials (brochures, posters,
team captain folders) you need to raise money in support of FFB research by
working with your friends, family, and FFB staff.
Join us for a great luncheon to learn more about this year's Tampa Bay
VisionWalk, and stay for some fun games. You'll be joining others just
like you living with macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and other
retinal diseases. We promise you'll have a great time and make some new
friends!
To RSVP, please click here, e-mail Keytia Ortiz, or call 866-782-7330
by September 11, 2009.
The 2nd Annual Tampa Bay VisionWalk will be held on:
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Al Lopez Park
4810 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
Registration Begins: 9:00 AM Walk Begins:
10:00 AM
Register today by visiting VisionWalk.org.
A cure is in sight.... and you
can speed the pace!
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New Cubs in the Pride
BEVERLY HILLS CRYSTAL RIVER - KINGS BAY
Dennis Ronk, Anne "Terry" Murtha Janice Griffin
PLANT CITY ZEPHYRHILLS
Courtney Singletary Althea Spencer
Welcome New Lions!
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 Deceased Lions
St. Petersburg Breakfast
John Moran
We Thank you For Your Service
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My
Daily Affirmation
Today
is a great day and I have the opportunity to show up as the best me ever!
I
am an irresistible magnet with the absolute power to attract into my life
everything
that I desire. My life is a huge success!
I
am committed to constant and never-ending personal improvement
and I take
massive action steps to create the future as I want it.
I will do whatever it
takes to become the winner I know I can be.
My
beliefs create my reality! I choose robust health, abundant wealth, constant happiness
and eternal love. I attract, heal and positively influence the lives of people
in my community.
I think big thoughts, relish small pleasures and handle all
setbacks gracefully.
I
give thanks for the opportunity to serve humanity and
I willingly accept the
rewards being sent to me by an abundant universe.
I am deeply grateful for all
I create and receive.
My life is now in total balance and I am the Master of
my Universe.
District 35R Newsletter Editor
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