Vision. August Governor s Message

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1 The Knights Vision Lions of Virginia District 24-D August Governor s Message Volume 91 Issue 2 Aug 2013 Well I can truly say June was a very busy month for me. We left for Germany on June 29th from Norfolk International in route to JFK for the first leg of our journey. We were almost an hour late leaving Norfolk so when we got to JFK we had less than 30 minutes to get on the plane. Thank god for a very nice airline Captain who lead us to a shortcut and we were able to hop on one of those carts to take us to our terminal at the far end of another terminal. We were the last ones on that plane. Got to Amsterdam and only had 10 minutes to spare to catch the flight to Hamburg. Finally there in Germany...there was a huge bus waiting...and we were the only ones on it in route to the hotel. All of the Virginia incoming District Governors stayed at the same hotel. While Lion Donnie Johnson there we bonded more than we had before. We laughed...we District Governor walked...and walked...and walked all over the city near the hotel. Found a local restaurant...(they are all German Restaurants)...in Germany...lol...and they served all the traditional fare of the German people. We ate there 3 times while there it was so good. Met up with the rest of the Virginia Lions who were staying across town one night for dinner and fellowship. The local arena was named the O2...that is where we listened to Laura Bush address us all...and got a mini concert from Andrea Bocelli who was AWSOME. We were asked to sit and eat lunch and dinner with other District Governors from all over the world. And finally it was time to return home. Had my first official visit Monday, July 15 on the Eastern Shore at Central Shore Lions. Two days later, I was at I-PDG Stans home club Thalia. As I write this article the 1st Cabinet Meeting will take place tomorrow. I can see all the pieces working together now and am amazed at how much hard work is done changing over from one year to the next. I want to say a very special Thank You to my Cabinet Secretary, Sharene Nolan, our Webmaster Sol Sherfey and his Assistant Don Fuller who have worked very hard to make changes to forms and to get the data you need on our website. I also want to say a very special thank you to PDG Donna Weiler and her helpers PCC Gary Rapier and Lion Bernice McElroy for doing an awsome job with the directory and trying to get the information as accurate as possible. I had the honor of watching the Youth Exchange Students at their talent show and they were very impressive with the amount of talent and teamwork as they went through the show. If they can learn to get along this quickly...would not it be great of countries could do the same without all

2 the violence. Keep up the good work of Lions and know...we do make a difference. DG Donnie Johnson District Blog First, congratulations to Lion Donnie as our new District Governor. He has put a lot of thought and heart into this coming year and it should be a great one! It seems like just yesterday that I was elected as your Second VDG and now I have attended my first International Convention and serving as your First VDG. Hamburg had approximately Twenty five thousand lions in one city; they rolled out the red carpet for us, large welcome signs everywhere. So many countries represented, nationalities and customs displayed. The Parade of Nations Wow costumes, bands, so many beautiful colors. The highlight was the award given to the Virginia Beach Town Center Blind lions club and accepted by Lions Beth and Mac Stevens. The club was one of the Lion Pam Kidwell 1 st Vice District Governor makes the dream work! Positive Attitudes Motivate! top three finalists and won the The World of Service Award. It was such a pleasure getting to know Lions Beth and Mac and I am looking forward to working with them as well as all the clubs in District 24D. As we go forward in this coming year, please remember teamwork Lion Pam Kidwell 1 st Vice District Governor Lion Ray Yannello 2nd Vice District Governor Fellow Lions, It s tip time. Well the dog days of summer are upon us. Heat, heat, more heat, and something your Treasurer should be looking at, taxes. For all but one club, the tax year ended on June 30 th, so you might think Treasurers should be busy putting everything together. Not true. Clubs with less than $50,000 of income & assets need only file the e-post card to complete your clubs requirement to file taxes. EVERY club must file a form EVERY year. Don t skip a year thinking you only have to file every 3 years. The law is that you lose your 501c(3) non-profit status for not filing for 3 consecutive years. Another tip involves the Monthly Membership Report or MMR. A monthly requirement, but nothing says you have to wait to file. File on the 1 st of the month, then resubmit if there are any changes.

3 There are no limits on the number of times you can submit an MMR during the month. In the words of our Chicago politicians, file early and file often. Think I made this tips on my own. No way, I m not that fast. I learned this tips during visits to our clubs on Traveling Leo visits. A great way to expand ideas and spread the wealth is our Traveling Leo program. Visit another club, small or large, near or far, and you too may learn different ways to do things more efficiently. Hope to see everyone at the New Kent Shrimp Fest or upcoming Zone meetings. Have a great summer. The Knight s Vision is more than happy to promote any event within the district. If your club is having an event don t hesitate to submit a flier or announcement for publication BUT, for maximum impact and district participation it must be in at least a month and a half before the event takes place. Especially, if your function is within the first two weeks of the month. ~District Governor Lion Donnie Johnson Last month I placed a 67 th Anniversary Announcement for Lion Bob Tolbert and his wife Dot. This is a couple that has inspired me since I met them and I was happy and honored to do it. This year I reached out to the district and asked, should they feel moved to, send a brief message of congratulations And you did, so many I could barely fit them all in! We ll one came just too late to make the deadline, and rather than leave it out. I m including it below. Thank you all for participating YIL- Lion Tucker Lion Bob and Dot: Congratulations to you both for many years of togetherness and happiness. Not many people can say they have been together that long. You are both great people and we are blessed to call you a friend. Love and many more. - Lions Dave and Debbie

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5 2013 District 24-D Fall Conference Guest Speaker: PID Lion Robert and Lion Dianne Corlew District Governor Donnie Johnson and his wife, Lion Christine invite the Lions of Virginia to our annual 24-D Fall Conference. This year we have a special treat in store for you as we kick off our conference Island style with food and music by the HOLIDAY BAND! Beginning Saturday morning we will be holding training classes followed by lunch with guest speaker Liza Bruce talking to us about Leader Dogs for the Blind. Following lunch will be our District 24 D meeting and Cabinet meeting. We have two very special guests with us all weekend PID Robert and Lion Dianne Corlew from Milton, TN. PID Robert just finished his two years as International Director. In Germany, he was endorsed by the LCI Board to run for Second Vice President in Toronto, thus making him our Centennial President of Lions Clubs International. Come on out and enjoy the festivities. OCTOBER 4-5, 2013 HOLIDAY INN VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER

6 2013 District 24-D Fall Conference Registration Form District 24-D Fall Conference October 4-5, 2013 Registrations must be received by Sept 10th to avoid penalty Conference Hotel : Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center, 5655 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach, VA Reservations: 1 (757) Room rates are $89.00 plus tax. Mention you are with the Lions District 24-D Fall Conference ROOM RATES WILL INCREASE ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 Lion LEO Guest Name Lions Club Registration. Fee $20 After Sept 10 th $25.00 Includes pin Friday Night Caribbean Night with Entertainment by the Holiday Band $30 Friday Night Raffle 8 for $5 20 for $10 Saturday Lunch Choice of Sandwich Buffet or Vegetarian Plate $23 Please indicate Lunch Selection below Saturday Lunch Raffle 8 for $5 20 for $10 Sat.Banquet Choice of Chicken Marsala, Sliced Roast Beef or Vegetarian $35 Please indicate Banquet Selection below Sat. Night Raffle 8 for $5 20 for $10 Sub Total Lion (example) John Smith (Example) Deep Creek LC Guest (example) Janet Doe (Example) None $20.00 $30.00 $5.00 $23.00 Buffet $10.OO $35.00 Chicken $ $20.00 $30.00 $10.00 $23.00 Vegetarian $5.00 $35.00 Roast Beef $ TOTAL Menus: Friday Beach Dinner: Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Grilled Chicken, served with Sliced Fresh Fruit, Potato Salad or Cole Slaw, Corn, and Assorted Cookies and Brownies Saturday Luncheon: Sandwich Buffet choice of Italian Hoagie; turkey, bacon, cheese on a Sour Dough Bun; Roast beef & Cheddar on a sour dough roll; or Ham and Swiss on marble rye, served with chef s choice of salad, and assorted cookies and brownies Saturday Dinner: Choice of Chicken Marsala, Sliced Roast Beef or a Vegetarian Plate served with Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Chef s choice of dessert **All Meals are served with a house salad with assorted dressings, rolls and butter, coffee, decaffeinated coffee, iced teas, &ice water ** Vegetarian M eals can be provide upon request - All Prices Tax and Gratuity are included MAKE YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO: DISTRICT 24-D FALL CONFERENCE Mail To: PDG Donna Weiler, Fall Conference Chair 267 Dawson Lane, White Stone, VA r

7 Governor s Schedule August 12: Official Visit, Charter Night, Oceanside Lions Club, Crowne Plaza Hotel August 14: Lions Medical Eye Bank Dinner, Norfolk Yacht Club August 20L Official Visit, Hampton Mercury Lions Club August 27: Official Visit, Little Creek Lions Club Sept 10: Official Visit, Lancaster Lions Club Sept 13 & 14: Regional Leadership for MD24 Sept 16: Official Visit, Deep Creek Lions Club Sept 20 22: USA/Canada Forum Sept 23: Official Visit, Churchland Lions Club Sept 24: Official Visit, Great Bridge Lions Club Oct 1: Official Visit, Williamsburg Host Lions Club Oct 4 & 5: District 24D Fall Conference, Holiday Inn Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach Oct 8: Charter Night, Lancaster Lions Club Oct 15: Official Visit Tappahannock Lions Club Oct 28: Official Visit, Northampton Lions Club In This Edition Time to Subscribe to the KV! -or you could be a Patron! RAM! Social Media, Be Part of its Impact! New Kent Shrimp Fest! Updated LCF Auction info Dues Mad Simple LMEB s Annual Dinner! Not too late! Do you want Beef or Seafood? Directory Corrections Please send them here, to the Editor at KnightsVision@district24d.com and add any changes found here to your copy of the directory. Tappahannock President Dale Freeman s - Should be: allenfreeman1@live.com Franklin Secretary Ronald L Radcliffe s - Should be: rlratcliffe@charter.net

8 VIRGINIA LIONS EYEGLASS RECYCLING CENTER OF EASTERN VA THERE ARE 3 CENTERS IN 24D THEY ARE LOCATED IN SOUTHSIDE LION RANDY JONES PENINSULA LION JAMES ADAMS ZONE A LION RICHARD BROWN The centers are open to all Lion s in 24D and by just calling one of the lions listed above. The PENINSULA is open on Fridays from 9:00AM to 1:00Pm. Call Lion Carol Adams at to setup times to work. We hope you will take the opportunity to come and help us out.

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10 Remote Area Medical Remote Area Medical was held for the 14th year in Wise Va. There was over 1,500 volunteers there from all over the country. 24 D did not take the sight and hearing van, but Lions from our district were there. Lions John & Nancy Watters, John & Nancy Cranford, Stephen & Linda Eggelston, Fran Scott & daughter Brennan all worked the vision area. Lion Jill Morefield was in Registration, Lions Monica Brickell & Linda Southworth & a friend of hers worked where ever they were needed. Over 3,000 patients were seen over the 2 1/2 days. Dental & Vision are the largest groups there. Lions prepared food and fed the volunteers breakfast & lunch. A local church provided bag lunches for all the patients. The local church fed the Lions on Thursday evening with a spaghetti supper. The Appalachia Lions did a cook out for all the Lions on Saturday night. A special thanks goes to Lombart instruments for loaning us enough eye equipment to set up 6 stations for Dr's. A very special thanks to Lion John Watters for driving it all there. Once again we came home tired but had a light heart, so much good is done in those 2 1/2 days! Lion Nancy Cranford 24 D Lamp Co Chair

11 Dues Made Easy! LCI MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES MEMBERSHIP ENTRANCE ANNUAL DUES CHARTER TYPE FEE DUES FEE REGULAR $ 25 $43 $30 FAMILY / HEAD OF HOUSE $25 $43 $30 4 MORE FAMILY $30 STUDENT $ 0 $21.50 $ 0 LEO LION $ 0 $21.50 $ 0 FORMER LEO $ 0 $ $ 0 ALL LIONS PAY MULTIPLE DISTRICT, DISTRICT AND CLUB DUES AS APPLY LOCALLY

12 THE LIONS MEDICAL EYE BANK 34 th Annual Dinner Norfolk Yacht & country club 7001 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk VA Wednesday, August 14 th 2013 Board Meeting 5:00pm (Please have your club represented at this Annual Meeting) Social Hour 6:00pm Cash Bar Free Hors D oeuvre Dinner 7:00pm (Chateau Briand or Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops Sautéed in Sherry Wine Sauce) Served with Bouquetiere of Vegetables & Duchess Potatoes. All Lions, Lions Clubs, and their guests are invited to attend and participate in celebrating Thirty Four years of the Lions Medical Eye Bank providing The Gift of Sight. 34 th Annual Dinner August 14, 2013 Individual Registration ($35.00 per person) Club Registration ($ per table of ten) Name Club Name Phone( ) Contact Name Phone( ) Phone( ) # of Chateau Briand Meals # of Seafood Meals Total # of Meals Mail this form with check to: Lions Medical Eye Bank, 600 Gresham Drive, Norfolk VA Make check payable to Lions Medical Eye Bank Must be reserved by August

13 Lancaster family Fun Picnic! The Governor said, "Lets have fun!" And that s what we did at the Lancaster family fun picnic. There was music, Cornhole & fantastic food. Northumberland and Oceanside were there to party with them. Was that the Governor pretending to be ELVIS?

14 Nearly HALF-A-Million dollars in Aid to the Community over the past three years! Mo r e t h a n 50% of District Lions Clubs of 24D received assistance so they could help the deserving within their club s service area. Over the past three years, charitable products and services valued at nearly Half-a-Million dollars were provided through the Lions Charity Foundation of District 24-D, Inc. (LCF-24D). Since its inception, LCF-24D has supported many worthwhile initiatives, injecting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of charitable products and services into the communities of Southeastern Virginia. Officially begun in the fall of 1980, The Foundation has proudly served the district for more than thirty years. THREE YEARS of Notable Products and Services: 1075 Eye Exams - $53, Eye Glasses - $49, New Hearing Aids $54, Glaucoma Laser Treatments $3, Cataract Operations $148, Prosthetics $32, Cochlear Implant Repair - $ Donation to Bayside Library to upgrade digital book program - $2, Keratoconus Contact Lens $4, Transportation for the blind to Burkeville Lodge - $ I-Pad for Blind Client - $ Diabetes Retinopathy Laser Surgery - $1, Disaster Relief in Gloucester, Windsor, and Poquoson - $3, Pullen Training Center - $1, Lamp Program in Gloucester - $3, Lion Sight & Hearing Unit Replacement Program - $45, Homeless Connect - Exams & Eye Glasses - $15, Grant to Chesapeake Host - Eye Exams & Eye Glasses - $8, The LCF-24D is not sitting idle! We are an active charity, nurtured by the faithful Lions of District-24D, returning valuable products and services to district lions clubs and the communities of Southeastern Virginia. Grants that meet the foundation requirements are available to your club to assist in projects and helping individuals in need. Your club is encouraged to contact Lion Chet Kramer, CC, LCF-24D President at who will coordinate with your charity foundation zone director to help you tender these grants. To continue providing valuable products and services such as those itemized above, the foundation must replenish its monetary assets. Our newest fundraiser, now in its fourth year, is the Annual Bid n Buy Auction. This year s auction is on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. Your support of this activity is essential for the foundation to continue its charitable activities. Please consider donating an auction item or contacting Lion Don Fuller at to offer your services. For more information about LCF-24D you are invited to visit the foundation website at Over Half of the Lions Clubs of district24d received help for charity projects.

15 Support your lions Charity Foundation auction Saturday, October 19, 2013 also featuring the 1st Annual National Federation of the Blind car show Help us serve our community Many items going up for bid! Correctional Laser Eye AAPECS Eye Care Vacation & Special Golf Packages Brand New Riding Lawnmower Unique Gift Baskets Fashionable Jewelry Beautiful Paintings & Prints Antiques Collectibles Tools... and so much more. Join us Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the 4th Annual Bid N Buy Auction Oak Grove United Methodist Church 472 Battlefield Blvd., N. Chesapeake, Virginia Over 10on0display e Pristin cars 3PM 11AM - SSION MI $3 AtoDCar Show Doors Open at 10 AM Food and Drink available on site. Auction Free and open to everyone! Donations are welcome! 100% of the proceeds go directly to charity. For more information visit our website at LCF24D.org or call Don Fuller

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18 DEBBIGH DAY 2013 The Denbigh Lions Club will host the 54 th consecutive Denbigh Day on the 21 of September this year. Our goal is to provide the community of Denbigh with fun and entertainment in order to show the residents that we are here and willing to help wherever we can. Denbigh Day provides the largest Parade in Newport News with all 5 High Schools Bands participating. The Lion s start Friday before the event setting up and beginning the preparations of our famous Brunswick Stew, there are several local venders, churches, politicians, and rides that participate as well as entertainment in the likes of SLAPWATER BAND. This mix makes a quality day of fun and enjoyment for the community. The Denbigh Lion invite all Lions of 24D to come & help or just come to enjoy the day if fun.

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20 The Knights 24-D District Governor Lion Donnie Johnson 904 Whitbeck Court Virginia Beach, VA Vision Lions of Virginia District 24-D District Governor Donnie Johnson 904 Whitbeck Court Virginia Beach, VA ARAGONA-PEMBROKE 1 st Vice District Governor Pamela Kidwell One Kemps Lane Kilmarnock, VA Pamslions@gmail.com LANCASTER COUNTY 2 nd Vice District Governor Cabinet Treasurer Lion Ray Yannello 14 Oscars Court Poquoson, VA ryannello@aol.com POQUOSON Knights Vision Editor Tucker Casanova 2619 Argonne Ave Norfolk VA Knightsvision@district24d.com ARAGONA-PEMBROKE Cabinet Secretary Lion Sharene Nolan 213 Consul Avenue Virginia Beach, VA Nolan213@cox.net SOUTHSIDE District Web Master Lion Sol Sherfey 5102 Sawgrass Court Suffolk, VA Solsherfey@msn.com SMITHFIELD All Lions of District 24-D are encouraged to submit material for publication. The cut off date is the 15 th of the month prior to the issue. Copies are posted on the district website, District24d.com, between the 1 st and 5 th. Donations help defray costs and make this publication possible. If you would like to make a donation, you can become a KV Patron at the level you choose, place your business card or an advertisement, contact The Knights Vision Editor for more information.