Charting A Course for a New Century of Lions

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1 DISTRICT 2-S1 NEWSLETTER Charting A Course for a New Century of Lions VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 APRIL 2017 Wow! What a wonderful convention we had in Nacogdoches! Thank you so much to the Nacogdoches Breakfast and Alto Lions Clubs for hosting such a fantastic meeting. We had lots of good food, socializing, and good old fun and laughs. Thank you to Dr. Jimmy Simmons our banquet speaker. He brought some smiles with his tales and played some outstanding tunes on his saxophone. We had some outstanding award winners. Pat Brady was honored by Lions Club International with a Leadership Award and PDG Stump Weatherford was named our Hall of Fame winner. Both are very deserving of these honors. PDG Moe Cully and Ronnie Johnson were recognized by Lions Club International in their efforts in building the Huntington Centennial Club. Lions Billie Blackburn and Linda Robinson were honored for their Melvin Jones Awards and Jack Weich Awards went to DG Bobbie Fagan, 1st VDG Russell Wheeler, and to Pat and Jennie Brady. The Governor presented special recognition to the following people for their outstanding work in leadership, membership, The Texas Lions Camp, and in the leadership of our Vision programs in the district. Ronnie Johnson, PDG Fred Renkema, PDG Moe Cully, Elfriede Zipprian, PDG Waldo Dalchau, Pat Brady, Billie Blackburn, Robert Blackburn, 1 st VDG Russell Wheeler, PDG Charlie Tarver, PDG Harold Yost, PDG Randall Morris, and PDG James Browning We also honored those that worked on the Centennial and helped us put together the best celebration in the state. They were: PDG Jack Sedtal, Linda Sedtal, Pat Brady, Jennie Brady, PDG Charlie Tarver, Debbie Parker, Elfriede Zipprian, Elaine Allums, Linda Eddy, Vera Sanders, Ron Sanders, Clyde Mc Bride, Ron Alexander, Billie Blackburn, Robert Blackburn, Linda Harrison, PDG Waldo Dalchau, 1 st VDG Russell Wheeler, Chris Gunstream, Ronnie Johnson, Lou Ann Johnson, PDG Randall Morris, PDG Fred Renkema, PDG Moe Cully, Roxie Castilaw, and PDG Stump Weatherford We recognized the everyday workers for the Low Vision and Spot Screenings. They were:

2 PAGE 2 RECRUIT, REBUILD, RETAIN Pat Brady, Jennie Brady, PDG Charlie Tarver, Billie Blackburn, Robert Blackburn, PDG Randall Morris, PDG Harold Yost, Travis Seymour, Debbie Seymour, Gary Peacock, Jeff Crews, Dudley Mosele, Les Lucas, Jim Miller, and Pat Miller These people were recognized for helping throughout the year. They were: Peggy Harrison- decorations for the Cabinet and Convention Meetings and her service as the Texas Lions Camp Director and Strides Linda Harrison- decorations for the Cabinet and Convention Meetings and her service as the Peace Poster Chair for the South Curtis Harrison- Helping with the Convention and Cabinet Meetings Alma Tippins- Peace Poster from the North We recognized these people for their services in leadership in the Zones: PDG Waldo Dalchau, Chris Gunstream, Ronnie Johnson, Elfriede Zipprian, PDG David Middleton, Duane Lout, and PDG Lloyd Persons These people were recognized for their leadership and efforts in our membership and growth: PDG Fred Renkema, PDG Moe Cully, 1 st VDG Russell Wheeler These people were recognized for their outstanding service throughout the year: Rev. Jack Mc Mahan (Song Leader and Prayer warrior), David Kay (Newsletter), Katie McKeehan (Chairman of the Leo Clubs in the District and Sponsor of the Award winning Silsbee Leo Club named the Outstanding Leo Club in the state), Daniel Shank (technology and webpage), and Janie Browning (Outstanding tail-twister and Supporter of the Texas Lions Camp President) The Governor gave her Most Valuable Player Award to Robert Blackburn. Robert is involved in many projects. Here are some of Robert s many jobs: Alert Team Leader, Convention Chairman, Strides, Texas Lions Camp Workday, Sight Conservation and Vision Screening, our Centennial Convention food and location Chairman, and most anything ever asked of him. We had a very wonderful Necrology Service that recognized all our Lions that have passed away this year. It was very moving and we appreciate Billie Blackburn and Jennie Brady for their efforts in making this such a nice ceremony. Last but not least, we passed the gavel from all the Past District Governors to 1 ST VDG Russell Wheeler. I know Russell will be a great Governor next year. I am looking forward to his leadership. I want to say thank you to all the Lions in District 2-S1. It has been my pleasure to serve with you as Governor. I have been able to travel to some wonderful places, meet thousands of people, and make some forever friends and memories. I appreciate the faith you place in me to represent this fine district. We are not quite done with my term yet, so don t get ready to quit too soon! My job is not over until July 1, I will be working on building membership and opening new clubs until the last day. Please join us in these efforts to grow District 2-S1. Thank you for all you have done to make my year as Governor wonderful! Bobbie Fagan District Governor

3 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 PAGE 3 President's Message The pages of LION Magazine during the early years of Lions in the 1920s were filled with stories such as The Purpose of Lions, The Meaning of Lionism and The Value of Lions. A businessman s club dedicated to service was still a novel concept, and it was as if Lions had to convince themselves that they were on the right track. The uncertainty led Lions to question whether Lions Clubs would even survive. During my lifetime I have seen organizations formed with the highest ideals flourish for a time, then drop into comparative unimportance. Will that be the fate of Lionism? I hope not, wrote District Governor A. Baker of Cheyenne, Wyoming, in January But Lions stayed the course. They stuck with service. Fellowship was part of membership. But service was paramount. Activities Make the Club was the headline for a column in 1927 by International President Irving Camp of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Show me a club that simply meets and eats, and I will show you a club that has failed to respond to the call of service as invited in the very principles of our great, unselfish organization, he wrote. Rapidly approaching our Centennial in 2017, we now know that our forebears were right. Service is what makes a Lion. It s what we do. It s who we are. That has never been more evident than over the past couple of years. We set a goal to serve 100 million people by June 30, The four campaigns have been Engaging Youth, Sharing the Vision, Relieving the Hunger and Protecting the Environment. We wondered whether we d reach the goal because clubs typically had reported to Lions Clubs International serving 8 million people annually (but we knew the true figure was higher). I m elated to tell you that in early September we reached our goal of serving 100 million people. Take pride in being part of an association that lives up to its amazing ideals. Like Lions of yesteryear, we put service first. But unlike them, we are confident we will be here for a long, long time! Thank you for all you do as a Lion, and I hope to see you at the 100th International Convention in Chicago June 30-July 4, Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

4 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 PAGE 4 District 2-S1 Convention April Nacogdoches, Texas

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7 Beaumont Tina K Lombardo 1525 Wellington Circle Ste B Beaumont Kevin E Bohm 575 W Lucas Drive Ste Silsbee Dale A Boothman 975 Hwy 327 E Suite Lumberton Dwayne Champagne 86 North L H S Drive Silsbee Jason P Fuller, AAMS, CRPC 1065 Hwy 327 East Beaumont Shannon C Garrod 4140 Gladys Ave Ste Livingston Jack E Haire 1106 West Church Street Beaumont Joel Istre 4180 Delaware Street Suite Beaumont John P Parker 229 Dowlen Road Ste 13a Vidor Michael C (Mike) Quinn, AAMS 1265 N Main Beaumont Michael D Tanous, AAMS 8121 Gladys Beaumont John D Tucker, AAMS 6250 Judy Lane Suite Beaumont Melanie Wheeler, CFP, CRPC 1425 Wellington Circle Ste B Lumberton Jennifer J Whitehead 900 South Main Street Suite Member SIPC

8 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 PAGE 8 Spot Sample Letter to Pre-School, Nursery, Daycare Dear Head Start/Nursery School Director, The Lions Club wishes to inform you that it now has the capability of performing pediatric eye screenings of pre-school children, ages six-months old through 5 years. Members of our Lions Club have been trained in the use of the PediaVision Spot Vision Screener and are available to perform screenings at your location at any time. We can screen toddlers and infants from 6months. The vision screener we use is capable of screening for Astigmatism, Myopia, Hyperopia, Anisometropia, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Anisocoria. The individual screening takes just a few seconds and is performed from a distance of about three feet. There is no physical contact with the child and no eye drops are administered. Our equipment provides a print-out of the results for each individual which is given to you for forwarding to the parent. We provide parent consent forms and cover letters for you to send to the parents prior to the screening date. It is important to understand that this is only a screening and does not constitute an examination or diagnosis of vision problems. This service is offered free of charge by the local Lions Club under the Lions Eye Health Program administered by the District 2S1 Charities Lions Eye Screening Committee. If the children at your facility do not currently receive regular eye screenings, please contact me to discuss how and when we can provide this vital service. I can be reached at Sincerely yours,

9 Bridge City Karen D Collier 675 W Round Bunch Rd Danny Montalbano AAMS 2300 Hwy 365 Ste Gregg Parker, AAMS 7980 Anchor Dr Bldg 100b Carl A Wolford 1720 Magnolia Ave Ste Groves Kent Manuel th Street Debbie Spittler AAMS th Street Trenton J Scott 8700 Ninth Ave Ste Nederland Kirk R Ellender, AAMS 3302 Hwy Jacob C Vernon, AMMS 1133 Boston Ave Port Neches Olin G Clotiaux 2825 Nall St Suite 18b Danny Harley, AAMS 1019 Nederland Ave Port Arthur Steve Fleming, AAMS 4700 Hwy 365 Ste C James A Walling Jr, AAMS 3154 A Saba Lane Member SIPC

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11 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 District 2-S1 Eye Screening PAGE 11 On April 8, a low vision was hosted by the Spurger Lions Club. Eleven people were screened; of these, 1 person did not need glasses, 1 person was given a pair of glasses to help with his/her vision but also was told that a complete eye exam was needed, 1 person received readers and a pair of glasses, 1 person received two pair of glasses to correct near vision and distance vision. Ten people received glasses. A very limited number of Lions served at this screening; many had more than one job; but they were able to help 10 people with their vision. The volunteers who served were Lions Billie Blackburn, Beaumont Breakfast; PDG Charley Tarver, Silsbee Club; Lloyd Persons, Jasper Evening; PDG Randall Morris, Orange; Les Lucas, Port Arthur Founders; Charlotte Burks, Lloyd R. Burks and Jim McWilliams from the Spurger Club. On April 28, PDG Harold Yost reported three SPOT screenings. At the Zavalla ISD Pre-K registration 3 children were screened and all three passed. PDG Harold was assisted by Lion Gores when they screened in Diboll at the Tree House Daycare and Building Block Daycare. At the Tree House, 34 were screened and 3 were referred to get a complete eye exam. At the Building Block Daycare 24 were screened and 4 were referred.

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13 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 PAGE 13 "Pictured are Lions and visitors who came to attend the ceremony honoring the memory of Lion Howard Collins - seated clockwise are Lions Ray Avila and Les Lucas, Virginia Avery (Lion Howard's sister-inlaw), Lions Tom Lucas, Matt Avila and Jane Avila. Standing left to right are Lions Pat and Jennie Brady, Sue Obert, Nancy Fuller, Merila Pelosa, PDG James Browning and Debby Parker. Next to Lion Debby is Billy Collins, one of Lion Howard's sons. Not pictured are Lion Jayne Browning and Lion Tom Dunlop. "

14 PAGE 14 RECRUIT, REBUILD, RETAIN Tree planted as Legacy Project for the Port Arthur Founders Lions Club honoring the memory of Lion Howard Collins, 101-year-old Lion with 50 years of Lion service. He was also a charter member of the Camp's Century Club. PDG James Browning presents a Jack Weich award to Lion Les Lucas for his outstanding service at the Lions Camp.

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17 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 7 PAGE 17 Dear Lions, Imagine the joy of a grandparent who gets to see their grandchild for the first time. Imagine the pain of a father who once provided for his family, but now no longer can because a preventable disease stole his sight. These are the reasons why SightFirst is dedicated to providing eye care to underserved communities and fighting preventable blindness. One of our key partners in SightFirst is the World Health Organization (WHO). Through our partnership with the WHO, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) receives technical support for SightFirst initiatives as well as three other areas of importance: our Global Childhood Blindness Initiative, our Diabetic Eye Disease Initiative, and eye care initiatives in China. The results of the partnership are impressive. LCIF has established 45 child-friendly eye care centers in 30 countries, developed a tool to help countries improve upon the measures of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy care, and eliminated trachoma as a public health threat in China. Because of what the WHO makes possible for SightFirst and our other LCIF initiatives, I am proud to announce the renewal of our agreement with the WHO. The partnership LCIF has with the WHO has been tremendously successful and we are very pleased to have extended our relationship. We are proud to be working with an organization who wants to see progress as much as we do and we look forward to future achievements. Sincerely, Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

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20 PAGE 20 RECRUIT, REBUILD, RETAIN Lions Club Sponsors Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club Beaumont Founders Lions Club Carthage Lions Club Corrigan Lions Club Hemphill Lions Club Jasper Lions Club Kirbyville Lions club Livingston Lions Club Metro Lions Club Nacogdoches Breakfast Lions Club Nederland Professional Lions Club Onalaska Greater Lions Club Orange Lions Club Orange Noon Lions club Port Arthur Founders Lions Club Port Neches Lions Club San Augustine Lions Club Shelbyville Lions Club Sour Lake Lions Club South County Breakfast Lions Club Trinity Lions Club Vidor Lions Club Winnie-Stowell Lions Club Woodville Lions Club

21 PAGE 21 RECRUIT, REBUILD, RETAIN Cell (936) D.G. Lion Bobbie Fagan & Gerald 1st V.D.G. Lion Russell Wheeler & Linda 2nd V.D.G. Lion Roger Doyle & Judy Soup and Sawdust We sell the best prepackaged southwestern soups, cornbread, and dips in the area. We also sell Savory Cracker flavorings. All of our products are tasty, easy to prepare, and great for parties and special occasions. Owner: Bobbie Fagan 4900 FM 3126 Livingston, Texas (home) (cell) Locations to purchase: Downtown Treasurers on the Courthouse square in Livingston, Tx. We also carry handcrafted crosses, party tray forks, and wind chimes.

22 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 PAGE 22 THE NEDERLAND PROFESSIONAL LIONS CLUB Congratulates and Supports District Governor Lion Bobbie Fagan and Gerald 1 st Vice Governor Lion Russell Wheeler and Linda 2 nd Vice Governor Lion Roger Doyle and Judy Home Club of IPDG Lion Jack Sedtal & Lion Linda Home Club of PDG Lion Fred Renkema Home Club of PDG Lion Vera LeBlanc District 2-S1 LIBERTY, INTELLIGENCE, OUR NATION S SAFETY Club Meetings First & Third Mondays 6:30pm at Sombrero s Mexican Restaurant, Nederland

23 PAGE 23 CONGRATULATIONS! District Governor Bobbie Fagan and Partner in Service Gerald 1st Vice District Governor Russell Wheeler and Partner in Service Linda 2nd Vice District Governor Roger Doyle And Partner in Service Judy Leadership for Charting a Course for a New Century For Lions and New Mountains to Climb Garrison Lions Club Home Club of PDG Dr. Bonita Lowrie RECRUIT, REBUILD, RETAIN CARTHAGE LIONS CLUB Congratulates DG Bobbie & Gerald Fagan 1st VDG Russell & Linda Wheeler 2nd VDG Roger & Judy Doyle PDG James Browning PDG James Marshall PDG Bruce Rickert PDG Chet Stout Lions of Carthage Lions Club We Meet Every Thursday Noon Charles Matthews Student Center Panola College,1109 West Panola Ballroom A Visitors Welcome You could have your ad in the Newsletter Pricing for the ad s are as follows this is a one time price for the whole year. Full Page $ /2 Page $ /4 Page $25.00 Send your ad the way you want it to appear in the newsletter in word doc format to liondk@sbcglobal.net

24 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 Corrections to Directory Any info in the directory that is wrong please send it to along with the page #. New Zone 4 Chair: Jim Strickland P.O.Box 812 Kirbyville, Texas (c) fishcyclebike@gmail.com Daniel and Amy Shank's phone is their internet phone line. Cell number is Lou Ann and Ronnie Johnson's is: lotusb65@gmail.com It is listed on some page correctly and some not. Alto Lions Club Congratulates District Governor Bobbie Fagan 1st Vice Governor Russell Wheeler 2nd Vice Governor Roger Doyle Home Club of PDG David Middleton & ( Lion Holly ) Living Lionism Daily PAGE President Curtis O Steen moe262@gt.rr.com Kirbyville Lions Club Wishes District Governor Bobbie Fagan & Gerald 1st Vice District Governor Russell Wheeler & Linda 2nd Vice District Governor Roger Doyle & Judy The Best!! Home Club Of PDG Jimmy Richardson PDG Doyel Chandler

25 PAGE 25 RECRUIT, REBUILD, RETAIN We Wish Continued Success To District Governor Bobbie Fagan & Gerald Fagan Vice District Governor Russell Wheeler & Linda Wheeler Lufkin Host Lions Club One of the Largest Lions Clubs In The World Home Club of PDG Jean Shotwell PDG Sam Robinson PDG Otto Smith Jr PDG Paul Mayberry PDG Tom H. Gann PCC Tom H. Gann And 275 other Lions

26 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10 PAGE 26 CLUB ACTIVITY REPORTS Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club Three of our club members attended the District 2-S1 Workday at Texas Lions Camp; Lion Billie was the coordinator of that event and TLC had 700 people registered to work; We prepared breakfast and lunch on April 1, Of course that included baking cookies on Thursday night (over 1000 cookies) and preparing the materials on Friday afternoon. We had a Hamburger Social at Frontier Village on Friday night and had time to visit with each other; Then on Saturday we started about 4:00 a.m. and completed our project around 3:00 p.m. It was a fun weekend and we had lots of compliments on our food. Nederland Professional Lions Club Nederland Professional Lions Club has been very busy with Low Vision Eye Screening and SPOT. In Feb. we screened 15 children and referred 2 to see a Dr. We also had 8 members attend the zone meeting. In March we participated in 3 Low Vision Screenings, where 154 were screened, 2 referred, gave 13 readers and 85 glasses. SPOT screened 26 children and referred 4. We also trained 3 members on the SPOT camera. For Centennial Project, we replaced our two Lion signs on the corner of Boston Ave. & Twin City Hwy., that welcomes visitors to our area. We had 5 members attend the TLC work day on April 1st and served around 1000 volunteers breakfast and lunch. We held a very successful White Cane on April 8th. Also for April we delivered backpacks filled with food to two Nederland Elementary Schools, for children in need of afterschool assistance. We still collect used eyeglasses and have been collecting used prescription bottles. We have 5 from our club who will be attending the District Governor Convention in Nacogdoches. Port Arthur Founders Three Port Arthur Founders worked at the Texas Lions Camp during the weekend of April 1 at the camp work day. They helped District 2S1 prepare breakfast and lunch for approximately 500 volunteers who worked at the camp on that weekend. Lion Pat Brady presented a program on Leader Dogs at the first meeting of the month. The second meeting was held in conjunction with the club's Legacy Project, the planting of an oak tree honoring the memory of Lion Howard Collins. Pictures are included in this newsletter. Lions Debby Parker, Les Lucas, Sue Oberg, Nancy Fuller and Cindy Drake were the committee who planned, prepared and served for the Founders on this worthwhile project. PDG James Browning and his partner in service, Lion Jayne, attended the ceremony as well as Lion Howard's son, Billy Collins and Lion Howard's sister-in-law Virginia Avery. The tree was planted on the grounds of the O. W. Collins Elderly Apartments in Port Arthur. O. W. Collins, for whom the complex was named, was Lion Howard's father. He and Lion Howard had served on the board of these apartments. After the planting, a reception was held for the visitors and residents of the apartments. PDG James Browning presented Lion Les Lucas a Jack Weich award for his exemplary service at the Camp. Lion Pat Brady was honored with an International Presidents Award for Service at the district convention. He and Lion Jennie Brady were awarded a Jack Weich award together at the convention. Port Neches Lions Club In the month of April, our club met at the Port Neches Pizza Inn instead of our regular location due to ongoing construction. We held a business meeting wherein club officers were elected and we planned for our two upcoming fundraisers. First up is Riverfest where our club sells the pit passes for entry into the pit area for Thunder on the Neches. Our activity will be Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th. On Saturday, May 20th from 10am to 2pm, our club will be holding a BBQ sale in the Market Basket Parking Lot in Port Neches (Hwy 365 and Hwy 366). This month we continued to collect eyeglasses for recycling and participated in the collection of medication bottles. Members attended the April 1st workday at the Lions Camp and members also attended the District Convention on April 22nd in Nacogdoches.

27 PAGE 27 RECRUIT, REBUILD, RETAIN Rusk Lions Club Rusk Lions Club hosted the Zone 1-B meeting on April Club members attended the District Convention in Nacogdoches on April 22. The Club turned in 140 pairs of glasses for recycling. The Club donated $200 to the Rusk High School LEO Club for travel expenses they incurred enroute to TLC Workday. Lion Jim Cromwell will be the Club's LCIF Chairman. The Club will host a SPOT training in May. 3- $750 scholarships will be awarded to RHS Seniors in May, recipients have been chosen. The Club will host a hot dog booth at the Fair On The Square, the annual arts and crafts fair in Rusk, on May 27th, in an effort to recruit new members. The Club voted to award a Melvin Jones Fellowship to 50+year member, Bobby Tosh, owner of Harry's Building Materials. South County Breakfast Lions Club Elected club officers for coming year. Setup sites for collecting medical pill boxes locally for shipment overseas to areas where containers are in short supply for keeping prescriptions or medicines. Attended District Convention in Nacogdoches. Attended Relay for Life in Nederland.