The Beacon District 24-B September 2014 Issue

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1 District 24-B BLUEPRINT FOR A STRONGER CLUB The theme of our International President, Joe Preston is Strengthen the Pride. Over the next few Beacon Articles that I write each month, I would like to focus on the different ways that YOU can Strengthen the Pride. I would like to begin with Lion Joe Preston s Blueprint for a stronger club. While some clubs struggle with membership, perhaps we ve noticed that we get new members but have a hard time keeping them. Every month, it seems that we drop more members than we induct. One way to find out why we are losing members is to ask departing members in an exit interview. Maybe more things are going on in the club than you are willing to admit. If we are truly serious about membership, maybe we should ask the members what they like, and what they don t like about the club. We might need to make some changes in the way we are doing things. If you examine the Club Operations section of the Blueprint, one of the concerns could be lack of attendance at meetings. If you survey your members, perhaps they might tell you: 1. The meeting is boring. 2. We never get anything done. 3. We used to have good programs. 4. Everybody ignores me, and I don t feel welcome. If they say any of these, perhaps it s time for a change in the way the meeting is run. As I look at the different District Committees, I see a wealth of talent serving as Committee Chairs, and just about all of them have volunteered to provide a program at a club meeting. You could select programs on everything from the Hearing Aid Bank, sight conservation, hearing research, and even membership or leadership. Our Committee Chairs are an excellent resource to provide interesting information to our members on a wide range of subjects. If you would like to request any of the District Committee Chairs to present a program, you can reach them by phone or using the information in the District Club Directory beginning on page 46. Next month I will talk about the Goal Setting component of the Blueprint. If you would like to view the Blueprint now and begin the process, you can click on the link below. If you decide to go through the Blueprint Processes, please make sure that it get reported on your monthly Service Activity report. REMEMBER MEMBERSHIP JUST ASK ONE! Lion Ray Mueller District Governor

2 Seotember 2014 Issue OUR VISIT AT LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND Early in the morning on August 8 th, Lion Jane and I arrived at the Leader Dogs for the Blind Headquarters located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. We were most excited to experience all the events that many of you had told us to expect. We did take the walk around the building blindfolded with leader dog Fiona, enjoyed the lunch of chili and large donuts, talked to puppy raisers and their puppies, and heard the amazing stories from blind individuals (all members of Lions Clubs) on how Leader Dogs for the Blind and the gift of a guide dog has empowered them with lifelong skills for independent travel. Leader Dog was founded by Lion club members in 1939 and has successfully trained more than 14,500 guide dog teams from countries all over the world. Hundreds of clients travel to their residential campus each year to receive training in guide dog technology, orientation and mobility programs. All programs are offered free of charge, including room and board and travel to and from campus within North America. Leader Dog is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies entirely on donations from individuals, foundations, corporations and service groups such as Lions Clubs in order to provide all programs free to clients. In celebration of Leader Dogs for the Blind s 75 th anniversary, and in support of their $14.5M Canine Development Center Project, Lions are undertaking a historic campaign. This Canine Development Center Project will create the ideal learning and living environment for the dogs which will make it possible to better serve their clients by providing the besttrained and highest quality guide dogs possible. This project will provide a renovated training and kennel area, a centralized veterinary clinic, an expanded puppy area, space for the dedicated campus volunteers to interact with the dogs, a new intake area, a new breeding area, and an enhanced welcome lobby. Leader Dogs for the Blind Facts: 14,500 guide dogs raised, trained and paired with a client since 1939; 1,000 volunteers, including puppy raisers; 275 clients who participate in Leader Dog s Life changing training programs each year; 4 clients who are Deaf-Blind paired with a guide dog each year; the only organization in the U.S. with GPS technology as a standard component of their guide training at $0 cost to clients. Amazing!! We enjoyed the day and thank all of you in the District for your support to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Please let me know if I can provide more information about this organization or the Canine Development Center Project. More information is available at: Leader Dogs for the Blind Canine Development Center 1039 S. Rochester Road Project Campaign Office Rochester Hills, Michigan (248) Leaderdog.org or call 888/ lions75kennel@leaderdog.org 2 Lion Lee Winder 1 ST Vice District Governor

3 Seotember 2014 Issue DO YOU HAVE AN ELEVATOR SPEECH? When I attended LLI, I got to participate in what I consider to be one of the most enlightening classes I have ever taken as a Lion; it was all about promoting Lionism. Past International Director, Wayne Davis was the instructor and he asked the class, Do you have an elevator speech? Some of you may ask, What is an elevator speech? The term itself is derived from the idea that if you engage in a conversation with someone in an elevator, you should make that conversation so interesting that the conversation will continue beyond that elevator ride. An elevator speech is based on the premise that you should be able to explain or promote an idea/person/organization/event/ etc. In the amount of time that it takes to ride an elevator. When you approach someone to explain what Lions do, or more importantly, about becoming a Lion, you immediately want to make the greatest impression possible. Most of us can explain what being a Lion is all about. You tell them we have meetings, fundraisers, and service projects. But being a Lion is about so much more. One of the problems that Lions have is not being able to brag about themselves. Often times we neglect to share our accomplishments. Your speech doesn t have to be consistently the same. Change it up to include whatever large project you are working on or just finished. Here are some items tht you could include in your elevator speech: Lions Club International is the largest service organization in the world. 100% of the money raised by Lions clubs goes to service projects or to helping those in need. Include a great experience you may have had working a project. One of my favorites is to describe LAMP and the feeling I got from helping pick out glasses for someone who hadn t been able to see clearly in a long time. Tell them about some of the great social events you hold. I love to tell people that, as Lions, we work hard but we also know how to play hard. Make sure they know how much the club gives back and does for the community. If you project how much joy and elation you experience being a Lion, they will get a better understanding of what a wonderful opportunity joining can provide. Don t forget to let them know that we are always looking for new members and that they are welcome to join the club. Next time you see me, ask me about my elevator speech. I will be more than happy to share it with you. Lion Heather Jones-Lancto 2nd Vice-District Governor 3

4 MEMBERSHIP & CLUB REPORTS AUGUST 2014 Seotember 2014 Issue Altavista Lions Club Membership: 28 (No report submitted) Amelia Lions Club Membership: 18 (No report submitted) Amherst County Lions Club Membership: 27 (No report submitted) Appomattox Lions Club Membership: 34 No report submitted) Ashland Lions Club Membership: pairs of eyeglasses were collected. Eyeglasses were fitted and given to two individuals. A combined fellowship and club meeting was enjoyed at the home of Lions Don and Judy Little. Blackstone Lions Club Membership: 11 (No report submitted) Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian LC Membership: 38 The August 7th club meeting was a planning meeting and members joined other Lions at a Squirrels baseball game for the Lions Day at the Ballpark event on August 31st. One sight preservation donation was made ($30). 127 eyeglasses were collected; 18 eyeglass vouchers were generated ($900) and 8 eye exams were provided ($280).. Bowling Green Lions Club Membership: 12 Flowers were tended and grass was cut at VDOT plot at the intersection of US301 (Bus) and VA Routes 2/207 in Bowling Green. One eye examination was provided ($100) and 12 pairs of eyeglasses were collected. Brandermill-Midlothian Woodlake Lions Club Membership: 33 (No report submitted) Brookneal Lions Club Membership: pairs of eyeglass were collected from the pharmacy and Medical Center. Thanks are expressed to community members providing skits and support to an October community production co-sponsored with the Brookneal Women s Club at William Campbell High School. Brookville-Timberlake Lions Club Membership: 34 Members reported volunteering with the usual community facilities, recycling, donating platelets, delivering food and providing PediaVision screenings for many. 309 eyeglasses were collected and delivered to Roanoke Eyeglass Recycling Center and 245 eyeglasses were scored. Brooms were sold, plans have been made for our two White Cane weekends during October, and our website and club brochures have been updated. 4

5 MEMBERSHIP & CLUB REPORTS (cont.) AUGUST 2014 Seotember 2014 Issue Buckingham County Lions Club Membership: 22 During the month of August, the club provided new eyeglasses to five Buckingham residents who met the club s assistance criteria. Club members continued their recycling efforts and one member volunteered as a host at The Village at Lee Wayside, a living history park sponsored by Historic Buckingham, Inc. Guest speaker at the August 28th meeting was William G. Bill Kidd, Buckingham County Sheriff. He provided information on current scams and ways to protect personal information as well as home and personal security. Charlotte Lions Club Membership: 22 Eye exams and eyeglasses were provided to six area residents during the month ($600). Chase City Lions Club Membership: 13 (No report submitted) Chatham Lions Club Membership: 19 (No report submitted) Chester Lions Club Membership: 31 (No report submitted) Chesterfield Prevent Blindness LC Membership:17 The August 14th guest speaker was District Governor, Lion Ray Mueller, accompanied by his wife, Lion Helen; First Vice-District Governor, Lion Lee Winder and wife, Lion Jane, and Second Vice-District Governor, Lion Heather Jones-Lancto. Clarksville Lions Club Membership:18 Two members provided PediaVision screenings for 47 students at Bluestone High School; five referrals were generated. Colonial Heights Lions Club Membership: 27 Lion Art Sommers presented a Hearing Aid Foundation program on August 14th. PediaVision screenings were provided at local schools by four members; 2 eye exams were authorized ($80) and 2 eyeglasses were provided ($80). 35 eyeglasses were collected; $100 was donated to Virginia Voice, and the 1st Cabinet meeting was attended by our Secretary. Crewe-Burkeville Lions Club Membership: 11 (No report submitted) Danville Action Lions Club Membership: 27 (No report submitted) Danville Host Lions Club Membership: 31 (No report submitted) Danville Morning Lions Club Membership: 12 (No report submitted) Dinwiddie Lions Club Membership: 18 (No report submitted) Farmville Lions Club Membership: 49 (No report submitted 5

6 MEMBERSHIP & CLUB REPORTS (cont.) AUGUST 2014 Glen Allen-Short Pump Lions Club Membership: 13 (No report submitted) Goochland County Lions Club Membership: 10 (No report submitted) Gretna Lions Club Membership: 21 (No report submitted) Hopewell Prince George Lions Club Membership: 38 (No report submitted) Kenbridge-Victoria Lions Club Membership: 18 (No report submitted) Lawrenceville Lions Club Membership: people were served during our first annual rib cook-off event to raise funds for the community center used by civic organizations for meetings and activities. Lynchburg 7 Hills Lions Club Membership: 23 (No report submitted) Lynchburg Host Lions Club Membership: 31 New member, Lion Yolanda Johnson, was welcomed. $ was raised by broom, peanut and mint sales. Our program was presented by Lynchburg Fire Chief addressing home safety. Members delivered food to Meals on Wheels recipients and volunteered at a local museum. 356 pairs of eyeglasses were collected and delivered to Roanoke Eyeglass Recycling Center and 800 pairs of recycled eyeglasses were delivered to Gleaning for the World for mission programs. Fall White Cane days are planned for October 10th and 11th. Mechanicsville Lions Club Membership: 16 (No report submitted) Mecklenburg Lioness Club Membership: (unk) (No report submitted) Petersburg Lions Club Membership: 26 (No report submitted) Powhatan Lions Club Membership: 48 Powhatan Lions held their annual picnic on August 6th for members and guests at the village pool in the courthouse area. The Labor Day parade was great. 16 pairs of eyeglasses were collected during the month. Richmond Battlefield Park Lions Club Membership: 22 Two eye exams and eyeglasses were provided. Help Us Help Others donation campaign was listed on the club s website for fund-raising purposes. Efforts continue to establish a new Leo Club at Varina High School. Staff planning and inter-school coordination for the Peace Poster contest. Richmond Host Tuckahoe Lions Club Membership: 31 (No report submitted) 6

7 MEMBERSHIP & CLUB REPORTS (cont.) AUGUST 2014 Richmond James River Lions Club Membership: 30 8 eye exams were authorized and 8 eyeglasses were distributed to individuals ($615). 11 volunteers provided food and drink, door prizes, and aid to 31 Veterans at McGuire Veterans Hospital on August 11th. Bingo games continued at the Bishop Ireton Center (Knights of Columbus) every Friday night as our fundraising project. Donations included: Center Point Church ($750) Bright Beginnings ($600), Old Dominion Eye ($3,500), Feedmore ($1,500), Fisher House ($3,000), Lions of Virginia Hearing Foundation ($500), Williamsburg Hospice Support ($250) and bingo food purchases for Veteran bingo games ($131). Richmond West Breakfast Lions Club Membership: 51 Our August 11th program was presented by Bradley Ridlehoover of McGuire Woods Law Firm on the Community Tax Law Project. Community projects included: continued wheelchair ramp construction (120 hours) and Youth Project #1-the purchase and donation of a reading book and stuffed animal for 50 students in Westover Hill Elementary School kindergarten classes (project named The PDG Lion Carolyn Messimer Project.) Youth Project #2 was the purchase and delivery of 60 back packs and school supplies to 60 4th grade students at Westover Hill Elementary School ($2,300). LOVF tickets were distributed to club members, four $500 scholarships were awarded to students going to college and $100 was donated to the Community Tax Law Project. One eye exam was authorized ($35), 25 eyeglasses were collected, and five members attended the first Cabinet meeting. Rustburg Lions Club Membership: 19 One eye exam was authorized and three pairs of eyeglasses were purchased. South Boston Lions Club Membership: 24 (No report submitted) South Hill Lions Club Membership: 27 (No report submitted) Varina Lions Club Membership: 39 Two members attended the first Cabinet meeting. Our first meeting s program included the distribution of four scholarship to students and recipient updates regarding their schools, classes and extracurricular activities. The second meeting s program addressed the Partnership for Families Organization and the roll played by coordinating childcare services needed by single parent families. PediaVision SPOT screening training will be received prior to September screenings. 7

8 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Lion Ronald W. Collins Joined: 8/25/2014 Clarksville Lions Club 5730 Highway 15, Clarksville, VA Sponsor: Lion Nathaniel G. Hutcheson, Jr. Lion Yolonda Johnson Joined: 8/28/2014 Lynchburg Host Lions Club 107 Woodway Road, Lynchburg, VA Sponsor: Lion S. Thomas Lion Olander C. Fleming Joined: 08/27/2014 Powhatan Lions Club 947 Genito West Blvd, Mosley, VA Sponsor: Lion Raymond Dewey Lion Lakeeta Mayfield Joined: 08/19/2014 South Boston Lions Club 1213 Old Grubby Rd, South Boston, VA Sponsor: Lion Richard Shepherd Lion Lawrence Mayfield Joined: 08/19/2014 South Boston Lions Club 1213 Old Grubby Rd, South Boston, VA Sponsor: Lion Richard Shepherd Lion Michael T. Trent Joined: 08/19/2014 South Boston Lions Club 366 Tanblewylde Drive, South Boston, VA Sponsor: Lion Conrad Cappell Dear Lions, FROM INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT LION JOE PRESTON Soon after I became a Lion, I had an opportunity to drive a group of visually impaired young people to a center in Phoenix. This simple gesture helped open up their lives by connecting them with friends and needed services, but what I got out of it was even better the satisfaction of making a difference in their lives. In every community, there are people like you and me who want to make a difference. Let s give them an opportunity to serve their communities as Lions. New members increase our ability to serve, ensure club health, and prepare clubs for success today and tomorrow. October is New Membership Growth Month, and I d like you to set a goal of adding new members to your club. It starts by asking one friend, one neighbor or one family member to join your club. If every member asks one person to join, I think you ll be amazed by the results. Be sure to give your recruiting a boost with Ask One! 8

9 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Below, you will find clubs that have not submitted an August MMR or are behind in reporting. If no date appears, it means the last date they submitted was the previous month (or earlier). Club Name Last Reported Club Name Last Reported Amelia 04/2014 Danville Host Appomattox Danville Morning Blackstone Dinwiddie Brandermill-Midlothian-Woodlake 05/2014 Gretna 01/2014 Brookneal 12/2013 Hopewell-Prince George Chatham Kenbridge-Victoria Crewe-Burkeville Lynchburg 7 Hills Danville Action 02/2014 Richmond Host All in all, our District, 24-B is down one in membership. 27 clubs out of 44 submitted Membership Reports on time and one club submitted late. That gives our District 1,110 members. Remember that 1,250 is the magic number, below this we are what is called a transitional District. We only need to have 140 more members to get us out of the red with International, more than that is a real plus. A lot of you do not remember that our District had over 1,300 members at one time. In the past 14 years we have lost many clubs, in 1999 we had 57 Lions Clubs and 6 Lioness Clubs. Clubs that have disappeared include the following: Lion Clubs Clover Lions Hurt Lions Prince George Lions Danville Evening Lions Lynchburg-Fort Hill Lions Richmond Lakeside Lions Emporia Lions Madison Heights Lions Richmond Manchester Lions Gretna Junction Lions Meadowbrook Lions Richmond Northside Lions Highland Springs-Sandston Lions Powhatan Breakfast Lions Tuckahoe Lions Lioness Clubs Gretna Highland Springs-Sandston Lawrenceville 9 Madison Heights Mechanicsville Many of the clubs that disbanded combined with other clubs, Emporia members joined the Lawrenceville Lions Club, Tuckahoe & Richmond Lakeside members joined the Richmond Host Lions Club, Prince George members joined the Hopewell Lions Club, and Richmond Manchester members joined Bon-Air-Midlothian Lions Club. Many of the members from the Lioness Clubs joined their sponsoring Lion Club. Lion Rich Evans, PDG

10 EARN REWARDS FOR ADDING NEW MEMBERS October is New Membership Growth Month. It s a great time to grow your club and earn special recognition when you do. Here s what you can earn: Silver Pin - Lions who sponsor a new member in October will receive a Membership Growth Award Silver Pin. will earn a spe- Gold Pin Lions who sponsor a member in both October and April cial Membership Growth Award Gold Pin. Banner Patch Clubs that add new members in October and April will receive a Membership Growth Award Banner Patch and a Fiscal Year Patch. Start planning today to get on track for your Membership Growth Award and be sure to give your recruiting a boost with Ask One! REMEMBER TO REMEMBER... YOU make a positive difference in the lives of countless people. Don t settle for good enough...keep learning, growing, and changing. Allow room for what matters most in your life love, friendship, family, and laughter. ORDER A PEACE POSTER CONTEST KIT BY OCTOBER 1 The Lions International Peace Poster Contest is an opportunity for children around the world to express their feelings of peace through art. Lions clubs interested in sponsoring a contest in their community must purchase a Peace Poster Contest Kit by October 1st. The kit includes the official contest guide and rules, participant flyers, certificates and more. The theme is "Peace, Love and Understanding." For more than 25 years, millions of children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest. Visit the LCI Peace Poster Contest page for more information, and order your kit through Club Supplies. 10

11 Seotember 2014 Issue DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS Altavista Lions Jul 17 Amelia Lions Oct 27 Amherst County Lions Sep 16 Appomattox Lions Sep 11 Ashland Lions Oct 22 Blackstone Lions Jan 12 Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian Oct 01 Bowling Green Lions Jan 08 Brandermill-Midlothian-Woodlake Oct 01 Brookneal Lions Oct 09 Brookville-Timberlake Lions Nov 06 Buckingham County Lions Sep 25 Charlotte Lions Jan 22 Chase City Lions Oct 28 Chatham Lions Jan 06 Chester Lions Aug 26 Chesterfield Prevent Blindness Aug 14 Clarksville Lions Oct 13 Colonial Heights Lions Oct 23 Crewe-Burkeville Lions Jan 26 Danville Action Lions Feb 12 Danville Host Lions Oct 09 Danville Morning Lions Nov 07 Dinwiddie Lions Sep 08 Farmville Lions Sep 02 Glen Allen Short Pump Lions Feb 09 Goochland County Lions Oct 15 Gretna Lions Aug 28 Hopewell-Prince George Lions Oct 08 Kenbridge-Victoria Lions Oct 07 Lawrenceville Lions Sep 15 Lynchburg 7 Hills Lions Oct 23 Lynchburg Host Lions Oct 16 Mechanicsville Lions Sep 17 Mecklenburg Lioness Oct 28 Petersburg Lions Oct 02 Powhatan Lions Oct 01 Richmond Battlefield Park Lions Oct 20 Richmond Host-Tuckahoe Lions Aug 07 Richmond James River Lions Oct 01 Richmond West Breakfast Lions Feb 23 Rustburg Lions Sep 09 South Boston Lions Aug 19 South Hill Lions Sep 22 Varina Lions Oct 21 DG S VISIT PROTOCOL The office of the District Governor is the highest ranking authority within our District. The Lion who holds this office, your District Governor, was chosen because of his exceptional talents and dedication to Lionism. Accordingly, proper recognition and respect for the Lion who holds this office requires the careful attention of the clubs within the District. No one means to be inconsiderate and, certainly not rude, but sometimes under certain circumstances we lack the information to guarantee a smooth meeting. The following list of suggestions may prove helpful: Do not have any other programs during the District Governor s visit. The Governor is the program. Have a member (preferably a Past President) meet and entertain the Governor until dinner. It is a good practice to have all the Lions present to meet them. Be sure that the Governor is seated at the head table next to the President and to his/her right. Many times the Vice District Governor, Region and/or Zone Chairperson will accompany the Governor. In these cases, the President should introduce the officers and the highest ranking officer will then introduce the Governor. The District Governor is the ranking officer in each District and deserves the respect of the office. When introduced, the members should immediately rise and applaud and should do so again at the conclusion of the talk. The Governor should NOT be introduced at any time other than when he is to speak. In other words, his only introduction should be the last introduction, and that is when he is being introduced as the speaker. District Governor and Cabinet Secretary are usually treated as guests of the club, and are NOT expected to pay for their meals. Even though the District Governor will most certainly be a good sport, it is not considered good taste to have the Tail Twister bother them to excess. Remember that the Governor would like to meet with your entire Board of Directors. Try to have 100% attendance. Do not hesitate to discuss club problems with your District Governor. It is his job to help solve problems, give new ideas to clubs that have run out of ideas and maybe your club has ideas that will help others. Make the meeting with your District Governor a real down-to-earth get-together. 11

12 ZONE ACTIVITIES Region I Zone I Meetings have been scheduled as follows: October 7, 2014 Host club : Amherst County Lions Club February 10, 2015 Host club: Rustburg Lions Club May 14, 2015 Host club: Appomattox Lions Club Region II Zone I Goochland Lions Club has tentatively planned the next zone meeting for 6 pm on October 21st at the Bella Sicilia Restaurant, 2913 River Road in Goochland. Region II Zone II On November 19, 2014, the Ashland Lions Club will be hosting the Region II Zone II meeting at the Hanover Country Club. We will have a few guests willing to speak about some of the planned district activities. If you plan to attend, please let PDG Rich know and the number of individuals from your club that will be attending. In mid- October you will receive a mailing with more information and a tentative agenda. Be aware that all speakers will be allotted 10 minutes for their presentations due to time constraints. Date: November 19, 2014 Time: Social: 6:00 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM Cost $17.00 per person (Payable to Ashland Lions Club) RSVP : PDG Lion Rich Evans Phone: LionRichE@yahoo.com Region IV Zone Meetings Region IV Zone I September 23rd at 6:30 pm. We are having our first zone meeting for the new year. It is going to be held at the Midlothian Library in their large meeting room. We will briefly have a report of your club activities and a short workshop involving promoting Lions and membership. Region IV Zone II October 7th at 6:30 pm at the Hopewell Lions Club House. We are having our first zone meeting for the new year. We will briefly have reports of your club activities and then have a short workshop involving promoting Lions and membership. 12

13 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NASCAR GOODY S SPRINT CUP SERIES October 26th Martinsville Speedway Bus Ride - Race Ticket Meal All for $99.00 per Person Proceeds go to the Rustburg Lions Club to support the community. Contact: Wayne Casalenuovo for more information. Phone: (434)

14 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (cont.) BON AIR MIDLOTHIAN MANCHESTER LIONS November Our annual PEANUT SALES will begin soon. If you are looking to order peanuts for yourself or as a Holiday gift, contact the club at: dfalk@villagebank.com for more information. CHESTERFIELD PREVENT BLINDNESS LIONS March 2015 Our annual Pancake Breakfast is coming. More information will come as we near the date. RICHMOND JAMES RIVER LIONS Every Friday Weekly BINGO fundraiser at the Bishop Ireton Center off of Courthouse Road at 6 pm. It s a great time and wonderful way to support the club and community. Make sure to get there well before 7 pm to purchase your bingo cards. 14

15 SEPTEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY REVISIONS More Club Directory changes are being identified as your DG visits individual clubs within the district. A gentle reminder take time to look at what is printed at the top of your monthly LCI Membership Reports to make sure your charter date, meeting days, times, and locations are correct. If revisions are needed, either make your revisions on-line or call LCI Membership Department (630) for help. And, don t forget to forward directory changes to me cabinet.secretary42b@gmail.com for the district s website directory. Thanks! Page 21 Brookneal Lions Club The meetings have moved to The Main Cultural Arts Theater, 246 Main Street, Brookneal, Virginia. Meeting days and time remain as shown. Page 22 Buckingham County Lions Club The Buckingham County Lions are now meeting at Maysville Presbyterian Church, West James Anderson Highway (Buckingham Courthouse, Route 60), Buckingham, Virginia. Date and time remain the same. Page 30 Dinwiddie Lions Club They now meet on the 2nd Monday of each month. Page 33 Gretna Lions Club The Crossroads Restaurant address is 721 South Main Street, Gretna, Virginia. Page 38 Petersburg Lions Club Meetings are now the 1st and 3rd Thursday same time and location as shown. Also, Lion President Dr. Mark Moore s address is Moore1993@aol.com. Page 44 Varina Lions Club The Varina Ruritan Building address is 8081 Recreation Road. Lion Helen Mueller Cabinet Secretary 15

16 DISTRICT GOVERNOR AWARDS (a.k.a. Atta-Boy/Atta-Girl Recognitions) The Lions listed below were nominated by their peers in acknowledgement of service and commitment to the Lion ideals. It was DG Ray s pleasure to recognize and thank each Lion for the services provided to their clubs and communities. Lion Rob Blackmore Richmond Host Tuckahoe Lions Club Presented August 7, 2014 Lion James Briggs Chester Lions Club Presented August 26, 2014 Lion Jim Gussett Farmville Lions Club Presented September 2, 2014 Lion Winston Harrell South Boston Lions Club Presented August 19, 2014 Lion Kent Harris Gretna Lions Club Presented August 28, 2014 Lion Don Henderson Altavista Lions Club Presented July 17, 2014 Lion Gordon Johnson Rustburg Lions Club Presented September 9, 2014 Lion Ralph Jones Chester Lions Club Presented August 26, 2014 Lion Ken Milton Rustburg Lions Club Presented September 9, 2014 Lion Evelyn Neace Dinwiddie Lions Club Presented September 8, 2014 Lion Patricia Noblin South Boston Lions Club Presented August 19, 2014 Lion Mike Oglesby Richmond Host Tuckahoe Lions Club Presented August 7, 2014 Lion Helen Person Farmville Lions Club Presented September 2, 2014 Lion Ronnie Pickral Gretna Lions Club Presented August 28, 2014 Lion Royce Saville Richmond Host Tuckahoe Lions Club Presented august 7, 2014 Lion Gary Strebel Altavista Lions Club Presented July 17, 2014 Lion John Todd South Boston Lions Club Presented August 19, 2014 Lion Ed Wade Chesterfield Prevent Blindness Lions Presented August 2, 2014 Lion Kerry Mossler Farmville Lions Club Presented September 2, Lion Courtney Wells Chester Lions Club Presented August 26, 2014

17 Dear Lions, Lions Clubs International will celebrate 100 years of service in 2017! I m inviting you to be part of this special moment in our history by supporting a new global service initiative to celebrate our Centennial. The Centennial Service Challenge encourages Lions around the world to serve 100 million people by December Every club can play a part in reaching our goal. Here s how you can join the Centennial Service Challenge: Host service projects throughout the year that impact Youth, Vision, Hunger or the Environment. Report your service activities through the Service Activity Report on MyLCI. Earn a Centennial Banner Patch with a progressive gemstone design for each year your club participates. As Lions, we know that a single act of service can change a life. But when 1.35 million members come together to serve, we can change the world. Learn more about the Centennial Service Challenge, and share it with your club today. Then start planning your next service project to help us meet our goal of serving 100 million people. There s never been a better time to serve than now! Together in service, Joe Preston Your International President 17

18 CLUB HEALTH ASSESSMENT THROUGH AUGUST 2014 Club Names Current Member Count YTD Total Mbrs Added 18 YTD Total Mbrs Dropped YTD Net Growth Mbr Count 12 Mos Ago Altavista Lions Club Amelia Lions Club Amherst County Lions Club Appomattox Lions Club Ashland Lions Club Blackstone Lions Club Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian LC Bowling Green Lions Club Brandermill & Midlothian LC Brookneal Lions Club Brookville-Timberlake Lions Club Buckingham County Lions Club Charlotte Lions Club Chase City Lions Club Chatham Lions Club Chester Lions Club Chesterfield Prev. Blindness Morn Clarksville Lions Club Colonial Heights Lions Club Crewe Burkeville Lions Club Danville Action Lions Club Danville Host Lions Club Danville Morning Lions Club Dinwiddie Lions Club Farmville Lions Club Glen Allen Short Pump Lions Club Goochland County Lions Club Gretna Lions Club Hopewell Prince George Lions Cl Kenbridge-Victoria Lions Cl

19 CLUB HEALTH ASSESSMENT THROUGH AUGUST 2014 (cont.) Club Names Current Member Count YTD Total Mbrs Added YTD Total Mbrs Dropped YTD Net Growth Mbr County 12 Mos Ago Lawrenceville Lions Club Lynchburg 7 Hills Lions Club Lynchburg Host Lions Club Mechanicsville Lions Club Petersburg Lions Club Powhatan Lions Club Richmond Battlefield Park LC Richmond Host Tuckahoe LC Richmond James River LC Richmond West Breakfast LC Rustburg Lions Club South Boston Lions Club South Hill Lions Club Varina Lions Club DISTRICT 24B BLAND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST CLUB, ZONE, and REGION PLANNING GUIDE Late Fall / Early Winter 1. Appoint a Club Bland Music Scholarship Chair to organize a contest or raise support for the District Bland contest working in conjunction with Zone and Bland Chairs. 2. Seek the necessary budgetary funding from the club, zone for Bland administrative costs, judge honorariums and contestant monetary bonds and awards (approximately $500). 3. Identify contest location and date: Locate a church, public auditorium or site where a grand or baby grand piano is available without cost to club. (continued) 19

20 (Bland Music Scholarship Contest Planning Guide continued.) Negotiate a contest date allowing a minimum of 3-4 hours for set-up and time for 12 contestants (suggested maximum) to play and be judged. Contests should be held in late January, February and March and concluded no later than March 31st. Copies of all vocal and instrumental winner forms should be sent to the Chairs/Co- Chairs by March 31st to ensure that the programs and judges are appropriate for the district contests usually held in mid-april around all state band and chorus activities. 4. Publicity and Student Awareness: Contact all area high schools, middle schools, and private school s, guidance counselors, choral and band Instructors, church music directors and home-schooled consortiums. 5. Music teacher engagement for student participation and judges include: Choral and music Instructors Church music Instructors College and university Department of Music faculty Local classical musician groups and symphony orchestras and operas 6. Create and print Bland information packets, application forms, and rules from the Bland Foundation s website; deliver to schools and teachers. Attach cover letters that outline contest dates for club, district and state contests to ensure that applicants, if successful, can participate at the next level of events. 7. Notify Bland Chair/Co-Chairs of club Bland contest dates and locations for publication as soon as possible to coordinate the overall district schedule. Early Spring 1. Publicize event and invite other Lions and community service clubs and church members to attend the performance. 2. Send press releases of applicants and winners to local newspapers for PR exposure. 3. Contest Preparation: Print a program having contestant s name, age, grade, school, composition, Instrument or vocal type or range, etc. Include a history of James Bland for informational purposes. 4. Send copies of all winner vocal and instrumental report forms to the Chair by March 31st to ensure that the district program and judges are appropriate for the district Bland contest in April. 5. Remember to budget lodging funds for your club s winning student and accompanist from district contests to attend the LOV state convention in Tyson s Corner in May

21 SCHEDULED EVENTS OF INTEREST 24-C Fall Conference September 19 21, 2014 Holiday Inn, Staunton Lions of VA Leadership Institute September 25 27, 2014 Holiday Inn Valley View, Roanoke 24-E Fall Conference October 3 4, 2014 Holiday Inn Valley View, Roanoke 24-A Fall Conference October 17 18, 2014 Sheraton Inn, Reston 24-B Fall Conference October 31 November 1, 2014 Hilton Gardens, Lynchburg Virginia Pin Swap XXXIV November 6 8, 2014 Best Western Lee-Jackson, Winchester 24-D Fall Conference November 14 15, 2014 Crown Plaza Marina, Hampton Virginia State Convention May 14 17, 2015 Sheraton Premier, Tysons Corner International Convention June 26 30, 2014 Honolulu, Hawaii Chester Lions Club Installation Dinner June 10, 2014 IPDG Ray Guin receiving $350 donation from Club President, Lion Gregpru Bergeret, for the 24-B Mobile Health Unit 21

22 Virginia MD 24-B August 31, 2014 Richmond, Virginia Lions Day at the Flying Squirrels Ballpark. August 23, 2014 Brandermill-Midlothian-Woodlake Lions Larry Dean and Jerry Brilliant at Green Market promoting their September 6th Annual Crab Fest 22

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24 DISTRICT OFFICERS District Governor Lion Ray Mueller 1st Vice District Governor Lion M. Lee Winder 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Heather Jones-Lancto Immediate Past Dist. Gov. Lion Phillip Ray Guin District Secretary Lion Helen Mueller Treasurer/Budget Chair Lion Calvin Easter Region I Zone I Chair Lion Ron White Region I Zone II Chair Lion Winston Harrel Region II Zone I Chair Lion Robert Bob Pratt Region II Zone II Chair T.B.A. Region III Zone I Chair Lion Richard Speights Region III Zone II Chair Lion Nat Hutcherson Region IV Zone I Chair Lion Heather Jones-Lancto Region IV Zone II Chair TBA Beacon Newsletter Editor Lion Helen Mueller CABINET CHAIRS Awards Lion Susan Evans, PDG Bland Music Scholarship Lions Ann Ragland & Barbara Slocum Budget/Treasurer Lion Calvin Easter Campus Clubs Lion Joey McCaffrey, PDG Centennial Celebration Lion Ray Guin, IPDG Constitution & Bylaws Lion Michael Oglesby Cultural & Community Activities TBA Diabetes Awareness Lion Janis Chenery, PDG Ethics Lion Joe Slocum Fall Conference Lion Helen Mueller Global Leadership Lion Jay Overbey, PDG Global Membership Lion Joey McCaffrey, PDG Hearing Conservation Lion Art Sommers IT/Webmaster Lion Rich Evans, PDG International Convention Lion Joyce Pittman, PDG International Relations Lion joyce Pittman, PDG L.A.M.P./R.A.M. Lion Joey McCaffrey, PDG Leader Dog Lion Lee Winder Leo Clubs Lion Joey McCaffrey, PDG Liason (to LCI) Lion Dave Thomas, PDG Lioness Clubs Lioness Betty Tuck Lions Clubs International Foundation Lion Lewis Adams Lions Opportunities for Youth TBA Long Range Planning Lions J. McCaffrey, PDG & R. Guin, IPDG Mobile Health Unit Lion Bob Chenery Parliamentarian Lion Mike Oglesby PediaVision Lion Chris Lancto Pin Trading Lion Hank Ragland Public Relations/Lions Information Lion Lou Adams Reading Action Lion Joey McCaffrey, PDG Safety Lion Frank Knott Sight Conservation Lion Ray Guin, IPDG Special Needs Equipment Lion Bill Potter State Convention Lion Rich Evans, PDG USA/Canada Forum Lion Rich Evans, PDG White Cane Lion Rich Evans, PDG Women & Family Membership Development Lion Helen Mueller Youth Exchange TBA Youth Outreach/Quest Chair Lion Ray Mueller, DG 24

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