Here are some great ways to make your Family and Friends Month a success:

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1 13-D Newsletter Lions District 13 D January 2014 Ohio Lions District 13 D Together We Can Dear Lions, Points of Contact: DG Tom Zickefoose (Lion Marian) 4300 Canfield Road Canfield, OH H: ziggyice656@gmail.com 1st VDG Barb Sorkin 4053 Sabin Drive Rootstown, OH H: bsorkin42@gmail.com 2nd VDG Bob Allgood (Lion Liz) 440 Vine Street East Liverpool, OH H: rallgood@kent.edu CST Tom Kirkbride (Lion Nancy) St. Rt. 517 Lisbon, OH H: lion_tmk@yahoo.com Deadline for Newsletter Articles is the 20th of the month. Send to: Lion Patti Gauch H: bygoneacres@cebridge.net No one is more important family and friends, but many of the people we re closest to don t know about the important work we do as Lions. That s why Lions clubs around the world are inviting family and friends to join them in a special Family and Friends Month event in April. Family and Friends Month is an opportunity to learn, serve and celebrate with your club. It s a time to show family and friends how much they mean to you, and how much your Lions club means to the community. It s a moment to show your Lions pride - you decide how to introduce your family and friends to the club you love! Start Planning Today! Here are some great ways to make your Family and Friends Month a success: 1) Plan an Open House so family and friends can learn more about your club and the difference you are making in the community. 2) Organize a Service Project for family and friends so they can feel the satisfaction of service. 3) Host a Picnic or Barbecue to celebrate your club achievements with family and friends. Download the Family and Friends Month flyer, share it with your club and start planning your Family and Friends Month event today! Kind regards, Barry J. Palmer Your International President Join the Lions World Lunch Relay! Celebrate Family and Friends Month by joining the Lions World Lunch Relayon April 4 th. It's a 24-hour international event that brings families and friends of Lions together in their local communities with families and friends of Lions around the world. Don't miss this special day of food, family and fun! Learn more about the Lions World Lunch Relay and our special Lunch Relay contests! "If we dream boldly and pursue our dreams, we will achieve more than we ever believed possible. This is our time to lead. This is your time to achieve."

2 Hello Lions, From Your District Governor - DG Tom Zickefoose I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. Now it is time to start the second half of the Lions year with great expectations of starting the third quarter off with everyone asking one person to come to one of your club meeting to see how your Lions Club is helping your community and the needs of the people that live there. I have a lot of clubs to visit yet and I'm excited to see you all and how your doing and the things you are doing for your community in the spirit of Lionism. I'm glad to report that we are on the plus side for membership and would like to thank all of the clubs that have added new member so far and looking forward to the rest of you to jump on board with new members I know you can and will I have faith in every one of you. I don't know if you all are aware of it but the zone chairmen's have a contest going on to see who's zone can get the most new members and the winner gets to put the money in any Lions charity of their choice so help your zone and zone chairman out to be the winning zone and good luck to all. Remember JUST ASK ONE person to become a member! Yours in Lionism DG Tom Zickefoose From Your First Vice District Governor - FVDG Barb Sorkin Hello Fellow Lions, Christmas is over and New Years will be here very soon and the first half of the Lions Year is over. I have visited almost all of the clubs except the ones in Portage County. I ll be visiting them January and February along with a few Zone Meetings. It certainly has been very exciting to see the work and community involvement that some of the clubs do. Wishing all of you a Wonderful 2014 New Year. Yours in Lionism FVDG Barbara Sorkin From Your Second Vice District Governor - SVDG Bob Allgood Hello my fellow lions from the best district in Ohio, Lions of the District D, Lion Liz and I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a safe New Years Eve. I have enjoyed visiting all the clubs, and learning so much from each visitation. I cannot believe it's going by so fast. I'm looking forward to visiting the other four remaining clubs. Remember just ask one person to visit your club and see what your club does, and ask a veteran to join. Remember JUST ASK ONE! Yours in Lionism, SVDG Bob Allgood 2

3 REASONS TO ATTEND THE LIONS DISTRICT 13D CONVENTION AT THE CLARION INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER MARCH 21-23, 2014 Friday night dinner theme is Margaritaville. Wear your wildest beach attire or dress up as a Parrot Head ; fun and prizes for Jimmy Buffett night Hospitality rooms open 9PM-???, Friday and Saturday night Saturday morning forum presentations include: LCIF; Eye Care Foundation; Websites and Technology; Ohio Presidents; Member Orientation; USA/Canada Forum State Convention International Convention Winter Retreat; Pilot Dogs; Extension/Membership; and the Cleveland Indians Saturday morning spouse s program featuring singer Kelly Wickham Saturday lunch program speaker: Bruce Drennan of Sports Time Ohio s All Bets Are Off Business Session: annual reports, parade of checks, and nomination of officers Saturday night s entertainment: the Youngstown Connection Sunday morning church service, necrology, and election of officers Grand Banquet featuring ID Hauser Weiler of Lancaster, Virginia Fun, fellowship, and education PLUS: free breakfast, all Lions staying at the Clarion Inn will receive two breakfast buffet vouchers for each night stay during the convention. Turn the page for more details. Rationale for Redistricting MD 13 In June 1992 the total number of Lions in MD13 was 20,121. At the end of June 2013 the total was 12,283 Lions. At the present time District C, E, F, and H are below the 1250 limit prescribed by LCI to qualify for full funding for DG Elect training. Based on the average net loss per year it won t be long until there will be other districts approaching the 1250 figure. In the past, it was a common occurrence to have two or more Lions running for elected cabinet positions and Second Vice Governor. In recent years more and more districts have had difficulty finding qualified individuals who are willing to step up for these positions. In fact, there have been an increasing number of districts where the 2nd VDG position has not been filled at the district convention. It can be argued that this has occurred because our pool of potential leaders has been reduced due to the overall declining enrollment in each of our districts. It is logical to believe that redistricting from 10 to 7 districts will strengthen every district in the state. This plan will allow us to make sure that our DGE can be fully funded by LCI. Having larger base numbers in each district will bring forth a better pool for district officers in each of the seven districts. In addition, a better pool of district officers will improve our ability to attract new members and keep current members. It also levels the playing field in terms of total district numbers so that it makes it more realistic to maintain and grow our membership numbers. A side effect of redistricting is that this move will benefit the finances of the multiple district. Our expenses for district officers and state committee members will be reduced by approximately 30%. GLOBAL SERVICE ACTION CAMPAIGN During December and January, we invite you and your club to join Lions around the world to help relieve hunger. Organize projects that mobilize your club members to make a difference in your community by helping those who don't have enough to eat. Visit The Global FoodBanking Network or Feeding America for volunteer opportunities near you. Access the recorded webinars which featured experts from these two partner organizations. If your local food bank does not have volunteer opportunities available, you may wish to consider other service projects such as preparing and delivering food baskets to families in need or planting a community vegetable garden. Celebrate Family and Friends Month in April! There s nothing more important than family and friends. In April, let s show them how much they mean to us, and how much your Lions club means to the community. Family and Friends Month in April is an opportunity to invite your family and friends to learn, serve and celebrate with your club. Organize a service project, plan an open house, host a lunch or even a picnic you decide how to introduce your family and friends to the club you love. Download the Family and Friends Month flyer and get the word out to your members today! Learn more about Family and Friends on the LCI website. Training Zone 2 and 3 will be hosting a Secretaries workshop, Wednesday January Pizza and drinks will be provided. If you care to bring a dessert you may. This is open to Secretaries, future Secretaries or anyone interested. Contact ZC Dee Pamer windowbox7248@sbcglobal.net. Facilitator: Lion Bob Leach of the Magnolia Lions Club. 3

4 Ohio Lions 13D Annual Convention March 21-23, 2014 Clarion Inn and Conference Center Hudson, Ohio District Governor Tom Zickefoose PDG Ron Clifton, Convention Co-Chairman PCC Paul Metrovich, Convention Co-Chairman Welcome To Margaritaville" Our District Governor, Tom Zickefoose, invites all Lions, Lionesses and Leos of District 13D to the 48th Annual District Convention. There will be good fellowship, educational forums, elections, entertainment, hospitality and meals. We will begin on Friday evening, March 21, 2013 with registration from 3:00-6:00PM. The convention will open at 7:00 PM with a dinner in the Grand Ballroom. This will be a visit to Margaritaville. Plan to come dressed in costume and experience District D's version of this Key West festival. The buffet dinner, with a special Key West flavor, will be followed by entertainment. This will allow you to renew old acquaintances and make new friends. There will be hospitality rooms open afterwards. Saturday will be devoted to the district business meeting for Lions, a spouses program and educational forums. There will be a model luncheon for Lions and spouses. Saturday will be capped off with entertainment and a chance to visit the hospitality rooms again. On Sunday, there will be a necrology service, elections and the Grand Banquet with our International Speaker. ************************************************************************************************************* REGISTRATlON FEES Lion or Spouse Entire convention $ (Includes Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch, Sunday Banquet and all Entertainment) Lion or Spouse Friday night Only $ (Includes Friday Dinner ani Entertainment) Lion or Spouse Saturday Only $18.00 (Includes Saturday Lunch and Entertainment) Lion or Spouse Sunday Only $22.00 (Includes Grand Banquet) Tickets will be issued in registration packets and all persons wishing to attend must register in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door for any meal function. ************************************************************************************************************* ROOM RATES Two plans for rooms: Plan 1 Reserve and pay for your room (along with your convention registration) and the rate will be $75.00 per night. This will include breakfast for two each morning Saturday and Sunday. All room reservations must be received by Mar 7, No rooms will be reserved without a corresponding convention registration. Plan 2 Make your own room reservations directly with the hotel and pay the full rate of $79.00 plus tax. Call the hotel at ************************************************************************************************************* Please Note Registrations and Reservations Will Not Be Accepted After March 7, 2014 No Cancellations Will Be Made After That Date WE ASK EACH CLUB TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Plan a big representation from your club. 2. Complete the forms and send them to the district convention co-chairman as soon as possible. 3. Send a list of all deceased members since the last convention. 4. Come and have fun. All registrations must include member's name and spouse's full name. If you are bringing a friend, please list his/herfull name. The total registration fees must be sent with the registration forms. Names will not be registered for the convention without the forms and until the money is received. All registration forms with fees, delegate forms, room registrations, etc. are to be sent to: PCC Paul Metrovich Lakeview Circle East Liverpool OH Checks made payable to: Lions 13D Convention Fund 4

5 Ohio Lions District 13D Convention Hotel Reservation Form 2014 Holiday Inn Hudson Ohio Please print plainly or type. Club Name: Send hotel reservation form to: PCC Paul Metrovich Lakeview Circle East Liverpool OH Make checks payable to: District 13D Convention. Please list below the names of all members who wish to reserve a room at the Holiday Inn. Please note that no reservations will be made without a corresponding registration for that individual. Member Spouse/ Guest Friday $75.00 Saturday $75.00 Amount Paid Guests/ Room Sample Paul Metrovich Linda X X $ Special Requirements Non Smoking 2 Double Beds , Any questions or special needs? Call PCC Paul at p _ metrovich@llahoo.com Call PDG Ron Clifton at ronaldclifton~oominternet.net We will have assigned seating at the grand banquet. Tables will be assigned according to the date your paid registrations are received. HOSPITALITY ROOM MUST BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE (Contact PCC Paul Metrovich for rates) 5

6 The Island of Enchantment is beckoning you. The beauty and history of San Juan, Puerto Rico will be the backdrop for the 38th Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum to be held September 11-13, District 13-D Governor Tom Zickefoose has agreed to participate in On February 22nd, pm at Lake Milton State Park Craig Beach Benefiting American Cancer Society Relay for Life! The Catch: We have to raise $1000 for him to jump. See Lion Marian Zickefoose or 2nd VDG Bob Allgood to donate! 6

7 The East Liverpool Lions and Santa made a visit to Nentwick Nursing Home in East Liverpool. Santa and his helpers delivered 95 dozen cookies and other gifts to the residents. Note your own SVDG played Santa and his trusty pilot puppy Hope helped Santa get around. The Lions of 13D were very generous when DG Tom asked for donations of school supplies. Many thanks to all those clubs that participated. DG Tom and FVDG Barb (right) presented school supplies to the Windham Elementary School. DG Tom and SVDG Bob (left) presented school supplies to the East Liverpool Elementary School. "CHRISTMAS BRASSTACULAR" On December 11, 2013, over 40 Lions from Zone 9 attended a wonderful concert in Midland, PA. The performance, by River City Brass from Pittsburgh, PA, was held at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. It consisted of many well-known holiday songs, as well as some new music and arrangements by band members. The beautiful sounds were infused with just enough humor and singalongs to make the entire evening very enjoyable for all who attended. There were even times when the band accompanied a choir of over 175 high school voices. The finale was the playing and singing of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus", with everyone in the packed theater on their feet. Some of the comments made as we exited the theater were, "great show", "wonderful performance", and "we should do something like this again". Sounds like a good idea. Plans are in the works for Zone 9 Lions to attend another show in the summer of Come along with us and be entertained. Submitted by: Lion Wayne Christen Zone 9 Chairperson MELVIN JONES DIST. 13D LIONS EYE CARE FOUNDATION SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL UPDATE REPORT During the first six (6) months of the current Fiscal Year of our Melvin Jones District 13D Lions Eye Care Foundation (ECF) expenditures have far exceeded income. During this six (6) month period realized income has been $7, while expenditures have been $42,960.59, resulting in expenditures exceeding income by $35, As a comparison, during this same period last year our expenditures exceeded income by $3, In order to meet ECF expenses $20,000 was transferred from the Foundation investment account to our checking account. Income during this first six (6) month period was half of that received in the same previous year period while expenses were 2.5 times greater than that experienced in the same previous year period. During this six (6) month period twenty (20) cases were approved by the ECF Board of Directors for individuals with confirmed financial need who reside in our District and needed vision care assistance that individual District clubs could not provide. During this same six (6) month period last year twelve (12) cases were approved for assistance. This information is being provided so all District clubs/members have current information on the financial status of our ECF. Last year all clubs in the District provided financial support to the ECF the first time since the formation of the Foundation that all District clubs participated in providing financial support in a fiscal year and the total amount donated to the Foundation through direct club donations was the largest ever contributed in any fiscal year since the formation of the Foundation. Hopefully the District 13D Lions Clubs will respond again this year by having 100% club participation in supporting our ECF and meet or exceed the individual club donations provided last year. The Melvin Jones District 13D Lions Eye Care Foundation is our only District service project. Every District Lions Club and members have shown their support for the service provided by your ECF assistance to the blind and visually impaired and should be proud of your support. The Foundation looks forward to your continued support of the mission of the Foundation in providing assistance to the residents of our District. Any questions regarding this Semi-Annual Financial update should be directed to me. Any club that would like a program presentation on our ECF can contact me or any ECF Board member. IPDG John Woodside, Treasurer Melvin Jones District 13D Lions Eye Care Foundation 7

8 WHY, WHY, WHY Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of that song? WHEN, WHEN, WHEN When you have nothing to say, say nothing. Zone 3rd Meeting Host Club /25/14 Ravenna 3 02/19/14 Rootstown 4 02/13/14 Hubbard /25/13 Sebring 7 03/11/14 Magnolia /05/14 Lisbon Zone Chairs please advise when your last meeting will be held. CONTINUING EDUCATION Being a leader requires that you continue to improve your leadership skills. Lions Clubs International has several things to offer that will improve your skills. One of the programs that LCI offers is On Line Courses. There are twenty one courses offered in four areas: Leadership (7 courses) Managing Others (7 Courses) Achieving Results (4 Courses) Communication (3 Courses) These courses take from 30 to 60 minutes to complete and range from Servant Leadership to Delegation to Effective Listening. You do not have to complete the course in one setting as long as you exit through the program rather than your browser. To get to the courses go to LCI s website and click on 1. Member Center, 2. Leadership Development and then Lions Learning Center. Remember the MD 13 GLT will award a Diploma to any lion completing 10 or more courses at your District Convention. It s no too late to order a sweatshirt or jacket. We still have a couple of months of cold weather. Give Lion Kim a call and she will be happy to customize your order just the way you want it. We would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring our newsletter: Haus Auto Group - Lion Chris Haus Taylor Kia - Matthew Taylor Donnell Ford - Davey Jones 8

9 CLUB ACTIVITIES Mark Your Calendar ONGOING - TUSLAW LIONS GARAGE SALE The Tuslaw Lions Club Garage Sale is still in full swing every Thursday from 9:00am to Noon at Tuslaw Lions Club Park, 2515 Manchester Rd SW (Rt. 93). Their Over The Hill Gang will be handling the garage sale during the winter months. JAN 22 - ZONES 2 & 3 WILL HOST A SECRETARY WORKSHOP See information on pg. 3. FEB 2 - WINDHAM LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Windham Lions will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at The Brick Chapel on Main Street, Windham. Meal consists of pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast and beverage. Cost at the door is $7.00 Pre-sale ticket is $6.00 Time: 8:00 am to 1:00pm FEB 7 - CANFIELD LIONS FISH DINNERS ON FRIDAY This event is held at A La Carte Catering at 429 Lisbon Street, Canfield. Main Course dinners choice of Haddock (baked or fried), Macaroni & Cheese, or Haluski with Pierogi and choice of side dishes, dessert and beverage. Served from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Cost: $11.00 ea. FEB 8 - LISBON LIONS CLUB 57TH CHARTER NIGHT This event will be held at the Lisbon Lions Cub at Industrial Park Rd, Lisbon. Time: Social 6:00 pm Dinner 6:30 pm. Cost: $13.00 ea or $25.00 per couple. RSVP by Wed, Jan 29 to Lion John Shulas at or PDG Tom Kirkbride at FEB 18 - DISTRICT 13-D NIGHT AT THE CANTON CHARGE BASKETBALL GAME BASKETBALL is a new activity for 13-D. Canton v. Erie Tip-off is at 7 pm Cost: $10.50 or $ Send checks to Jim Laverick Charney St. NW Uniontown, OH DEADLINE: Jan 23, 2013 DISTRICT 13D & STATE ACTIVITIES Mark Your Calendar JANUARY 17-19, 2014 WINTER RETREAT 2014 DEER CREEK STATE PARK RESTORT It may be warm outside but it s time to think winter..winter Retreat that is!! Be sure to register for the 2013 Early Winter Retreat. Cost is $115 paid per person until December 1st. December 2nd through December 31st the registration fee increases to $130. Hotel reservations can be made by calling Deer Creek directly and asking for the Ohio Lions rate ($80 + tax) by November 30th. After Nov. 30 the room rate may increase. MARCH 21-23, D CONVENTION at CLARION SUITES HOTEL in HUDSON Come prepared to enjoy a night of Jimmy Buffet fun on Friday night. More details to follow. MAY 16-18, OHIO LIONS STATE CONVENTION The State Convention will be held at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. The Lions from District J will be hosting the convention and are working hard to plan a great weekend of fellowship and learning for the Ohio Lions. JULY 4-8, 2014 LIONS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION in TORONTO LCI is making plans for an exciting 97th Lions Clubs Annual International Convention (LCICon) from July 4 8, 2014 in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and we enthusiastically invite you to join the celebration. SEPT USA-CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM The Forum this year will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. More information to come but mark your calendar for this event. 9

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