DISTRICT 19A DISTRICT GOVERNOR JIMMY HO OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER

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1 DISTRICT 19A DISTRICT GOVERNOR JIMMY HO OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER Dear Fellow Lions, Lionesses and Leos, Female membership increase to 26 percent up to date. This fiscal year was a banner one for female membership. A forty percent of all new Lions before end June were women and that brings female membership up to 26 percent. Statistic from Lions Club International shows 28 percent of female Lions in the U.S. and 28.2 percent in Canada. The Constitution area with most women was South America, Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico with 43.5 percent. Last was Europe with only 20.7 percent. The Board of directors approved in July, the continuation of the family and women task force to increase female membership and leadership as part of a longstanding effort toward those goals. It has been a vital demographic for new membership since the first women joined Lions in Women add new perspective to club activities and community needs and are known to increase hands-on projects for clubs. Please continue encouraging both men and women in your community to join Lions so that we can help others fulfill their dreams and as we progress towards a 50/50 membership. Last year, IPDG Peter Cheng had partnered with Lions Club International in an ongoing effort to grow women in Lions and recruited over 30+ women lions. Zone A7 alone had 32 women lions joined in (Vancouver Diamond Millennial Lion 13 and Vancouver Diamond Lions 9). As a result of his achievement, he was awarded with the "United in Service Pin" by the Lions Club International. Furthermore, he has achieved Top five fundraising to Lions Club International Foundation around the world and First place fundraising to Lions Club International Foundation in Canada. Congratulations! Yours in Lionism, Jimmy Ho District Governor Inside this issue: Awards recipients 2 Lions Calendar of events 3 1st VDG Talk of the Lions 4 LCI News Update 5 District Diabetes Chairperson s Update 6 Lions University 7 Following DG s footpath 8-9 Lion s Quest news update 10 LCI Membership news update 11 Lynn Valley Lions Pride 12 LCI Core 4 Matching Grant fundraising 13 MD19 Lions Leadership Foundation District Spring Conference 15 Leo-Lion Program & Leos Corners 16-18

2 DISTRICT NEWS UPDATE CONGRATULATIONS TO PZC Ellie Chan, Vancouver Shaughnessy Lions Club being recognized by LCI for achieving the Presidential Certified Guiding Lion Award for the 2 years hard work of guiding Vancouver Galaxy Lions Club (Zone A-1). In order to achieve this award, the Guiding Lion has to complete the Quarterly Reports throughout the 2-year term along with fulfilling other requirements. JOB WELL DONE, PZC Ellie! OUR DISTRICT S PRIDE at the MD19 Fall Annual Convention, Ocean Shore, WA! IPZC Elaine Luk (A1) of Vancouver Cathay Lions Club was awarded MD19 Zone Chairperson of the Year for IPZC Clara Chow (A7) of Vancouver Diamond Lions Club was the MD19 Zone Chairperson of the Year Runner-up for Welcome to VANCOUVER LEGEND LIONS CLUB (A7) sponsored by Vancouver Granville Lions Club (Guiding Lions: ZC Annie Lau and PDG Linda Wong)! The charter was approved by LCI on October 24, Bob Rasmus has resigned from his home club Lynn Valley Lions Club and also from the position as 2nd Vice District Governor Vancouver Point Grey Leo Club has terminated its operation under unanimous vote by their club members and agreed by their sponsoring club, Burnaby Central Lions Club (A9). A special cabinet meeting was held on October 25th to elect the 2nd Vice District Governor replacement. PZC Simon Yau of Vancouver Broadway Lions Club was the only candidate and was duly elected as 2nd Vice District Governor Introducing A-4 New Zone Chairperson, Lion Rod Proskiw, Prince Rupert Lions Club. Welcome ZC Rod! Page 2

3 Lions Calendar of Events November, 2014 Membership Focus: Family 1st A-H-I meeting at Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Den, West Vancouver. 8th Guiding Lions Course at Vancouver East Lions Den from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trainer: PCC Polly Voon. $10 per person including lunch. 8th Vancouver Templeton NC and Vancouver Pacific NC Lions Club Joint Poker Showdown 7 Fundraiser for Vancouver Easter Seals House. Venue: Golden Age Court. 14th World Diabetes Day 15th Post mark deadline for a club to send one winning Peace Poster to the District Peace Poster Chairperson. 15th Membership and Retention 201 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. organized by GMT District Team at Vancouver East Lions Den. $10 per person including lunch. 23rd Vancouver Cambie Lions 20th Charter Anniversary Celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver. $78 per person. 23rd Welcome dinner to International Director Don Shove at Continental Seafood Restaurant, Richmond. $40 per person th File your clubs MMR and SAR online through MYLCI - Secretary 30th Deadline for Family Membership Certification Forms 2015 January 10th PDG Dickie Lam You Raise Me Up Charity Concert for BC Children s Hospital Ultrasound machine for Radiology - ties in to LCI Core 4 Matching Grant. (see flyer on page 13). 10th 2nd District Cabinet Meeting 17th 2nd A1 Zone Meeting 10 a.m. 12 noon, Vancouver East Lions Den, Vancouver. February 1st Vancouver Chinatown Lioness Club Fundraising Lunch Buffet for Liver Foundation. March 21st Vancouver Marpole-Grandview Lions Club Fundraising Event for Covenant House. May 17th Vancouver Pacific Lions Club 25th Charter Anniversary Celebration at Four Seasons Hotel. It is with great sadness that the Sunshine Coast Lions Club advised of the passing away of their long time Lion Bob Darney on September 29th. He has contributed so much to the Sunshine Coast Lions Club since joining in He served in many different capacities including twice as President. Through his service he, along with fellow Lions, did much for Sechelt and surrounding communities including the Cold Weather Shelter. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Mary Anne, his wife of 47 years and the rest of the family and friends. Bob passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Lions Gate Hospital where many friends of the family were able to say their final goodbyes. Marianne has arranged for a Celebration of Life will be held at the Seniors Activity Centre in Sechelt, Saturday, November 1st, from noon to 4 pm. There will be a short service of Remembrance followed by a buffet style meal as well as stories and recollections about Bob. In lieu of flowers the family will be requesting donations to either the Sunshine Coast Lions Club or the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society. There will be an announcement to this effect in the Coast Reporter on Oct 17th. Yours in Lionism A6 ZC Clifford Moss Page 3

4 1st Vice District Governor s Talk of the Lions Well, Ladies & Gentlemen, this was one busy October filled with Lions events. I attended and joined in with many! Visitations with the DG, a successful MD19 Fall Convention in Ocean Shores, Washington; a very successful Leos Leadership Workshop facilitated by Kirk Dickson - a full house no less and great enthusiasm; a GLT/GMT meeting discussing many membership, retention & Club issues with our ZCs and Cabinet members. An extraordinary Cabinet Meeting was held to fill our 2 nd VDG vacancy welcome aboard Simon Yau. I also connected with the Diamond Club Charity Halloween Bowl for Children s Hospital; many showed up in hilarious costumes. Who s in that Gorilla suit, you ask? None other than our PP Alex W. getting warm quickly. This, truly, was a fun event; I had not bowled in 15 years but did my best. Pres. Cheryl K. & Co. kept everything moving smoothly. And the Vancouver Legacy Club invited me to their 2 nd annual Installation Dinner, a very colourful affair. At the 4-day Ocean Shores Convention one of the most moving ceremonies is the Memorial Service. Can you believe that at this service on Oct. 18 th no less than 210 Lions were honoured as they had passed in the last 12 months. For some individual Clubs such as Wenatchee (7) and Everett (6) this has a significant impact. Luckily 19A only lost 9. This is why it is so important to attract new Members and retain current Lions; keep them involved, mentor and engage them. I am very happy to note Teresina Lau s report: from September s net loss of -22 to a net gain of +28 for October = 58 adds vs. 8 drops = 50 adds for October alone. Well done GMT & GLT team. North Vancouver Deep Cove Lions celebrated its 15 th Anniversary and our DG Jimmy burst into song accompanied by one of the Lady Members at the piano. At his visitation with Tiddlycove 9 Diamond Campus Club members also joined in and our DG rose to the occasion as the photo clearly shows handing out awards even to our tallest Member, Secretary Rod. All-in-all one eventful month! Further news: This Saturday, Nov 1 st, is our AHI Regional Progress & Planning Meeting in West Vancouver. I anticipate that 45 or more Lion Leaders from these 3 Districts shall be present, some as far away as Seattle and Sooke on Vancouver Island. It shall have a Town Hall format. Yours in Service & Fellowship, Eric R. Keller 1 st VDG Page 4

5 The Extension and Membership Division invites you to participate in our free monthly webinars! These webinars provide an opportunity for Lions to learn about various membership programs and discuss membership topics. Webinars are conducted in English only. Webinars are recorded and posted on the LCI website. Below is the schedule of upcoming webinars. Space is limited so register today! Show Your Lions Pride with Awards and Recognition Lions Clubs International offers many awards to recognize Lions, clubs and district for outstanding efforts. This webinar will review ways to earn recognition in areas of membership growth, years of service, member satisfaction and more! Thursday January 29, :00-3:00 (CST) Page 5

6 Dear Club Presidents, Secretaries and Fellow Lions, I hope you all had a great and wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family. Known to many as November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the perfect time to remind us that it just around the corner. I would like to share some information with you how we could participate and raises awareness of Diabetes during the coming months. Throughout the year we have many opportunities to participate in local or worldwide events to provide further community awareness and outreach. World Diabetes Day: November 14 - The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness, and it is a popular event for Lions. "Healthy Living and Diabetes" is the World Diabetes Day theme for You can visit the World Diabetes Day website for more project ideas or access LCI resources to help you plan a community project to commemorate this special day. The 6th Annual Lions/CDA National Tag Day - in support of Canadian Diabetes Association. It is a one-day event that runs for about 5 to 8 hours and is held in a high traffic area within your community. Each Club is provided "Tag Day" stickers and posters if your club has already placed an order for the supplies. All funds collected will be used to support services and activities within your community through your local Canadian Diabetes offices. Diabetes Screening - Partner with local health care providers to provide screenings at health fairs, places of worship, community centers and other locations. Strides Event - A strides event is a highly visible, family-friendly activity that combines fun with service. It is a an effective way for you to show your support for those living with diabetes and their families, raise funds (optional) for diabetes projects in your club. Strides events can include : Walking, Dancing, Cycling, Running, Dog walking and other physical activities that promote healthy exercise. Diabetes Awareness and Action Materials Order Form attached for your reference and information. Clothesline in support of Canadian Diabetes Association - When you donate with Clothesline, everyone wins. 100 percent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world-leading diabetes research, education and advocacy. Clothesline happily accepts the following items - Genely used clothing, all cloth-based items, bedding, sleeping bags, belts/ties, Yarn, Blankets, Drapes, Pillows, Footwear. Call to find a Clothesline location near you or to schedule your FREE pick-up. Dimes for Diabetes - to promote collection of dimes at club meetings, monies to be used for purchasing materials, pins etc.to support your community outreach and that is a easy way to achieve and to accomplish. I am looking forward to hearing about your success story. Wishing you and your club all the very best in as we continue to be of service to those in need. Lion Alex Wong, IPP District Diabetes Awareness Chairperson Vancouver Diamond Lions Club Page 6

7 Empowering Community Service Leaders ( NOTE: Lions University is offered by the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum. Questions or comments about Lions University should not be directed to Lions Clubs International Headquarters, but rather to the Support page. ( As a Lions Club leader, you understand that building strong communities through volunteer service is our objective. The Lions University program is about making sure that you have the skills and resources to meet this objective. Through three degree programs, Lions Leaders will enhance their knowledge and skills to better serve their community. To complete a degree, Lions must complete 10 required courses and at least 5 elective classes. To complete a course, the Lion takes part in an hour long training session. These sessions are offered online on this website, through periodic webinars that are posted on this website, and through live sessions led in Districts and Multiple Districts. Once the training session is completed, the Lion takes a simple online test to confirm their learning. Upon completion, the Lion is awarded a certificate of course completion. Lions are welcome to complete the courses that interest them in any of the degree programs in any order they wish. Credit is given toward only the degree that the class is under. Bachelor of Lions Degree: This program allows Lions to develop the skills necessary to lead a vital Lions Club. Courses are directed to the skills needed to be great club leader. Masters of Lions Degree: This program focuses on giving support to clubs through district leaders. This degree is aimed at District Level leaders: District Governors, Vice District Governors, Zone Chairs, District Committee Chairs, Certified Guiding Lions, and other leaders that are ready to foster quality clubs in their District. Doctorate of Lions Degree: This program focuses on skills needed to be a training facilitator for adult volunteers. In affect, Lions with a Doctorate Degree are prepared to be great trainers of other Lions. Page 7

8 DG official visitation to Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club with 9 Vancouver Diamond Campus members joined in. Vancouver Burrard Lions Club (A7) SPECIAL THANKS TO Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions generous donation of $5,000 to support Lions Foundation of Canada, my favorite charity in Vancouver Cathay New Century Lions Club (A1) (Left) DG official visit to Vancouver Korean Lions Club. (Right) DG official visit to Vancouver Cambie Lions Club. Page 8

9 District 19A Lions at the MD19 Fall Annual Convention, Ocean Shore, WA, USA on October 16-18, 2014: DG Jimmy Ho, 1st VDG Eric R. Keller, IPDG Peter Cheng, A1 ZC Lawrence Tam, MD19 Zone Chair of the Year, IPZC Elaine Luk, MD19 Zone Chair of the Year Runner-up, IPZC Clara Chow, GMT District Coordinator, PZC Teresina Lau, District Diabetes Awareness Chair IPP Alex Wong, A7 ZC Annie Lau, and PZC Sherman Lo. DG meeting with Vancouver Legend Lions Club members DG official visit to Vancouver Marpole Lions Club Page 9

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17 19A LEOS LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP ON OCTOBER 25, 2014 AT VANCOUVER EAST LIONS DEN. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 44 leos club officers from 7 clubs in our District attended the Leos Leadership Workshop. Thanks to the effort of Vancouver Cambie Leos, Vancouver Chinatown Leos, Vancouver Templeton Leos, South Vancouver Neighborhood House Leos, Byrnecreek Leos, Moscrop Leos, Burnaby North Leos! Kudos to District Leos Liaison PP Kirk Dickson who organized and facilitated this workshop. GLT Coordinator, PZC Grace Hwo and GMT Coordinator, PZC Teresina Lau helped in coordinating the agenda, venue, and refreshments. CS/PDG Linda taught on the WMMR filing. Special thanks to Vancouver East Lions Club for the free usage of the venue, PP Alec Wong s complimentary coffee, and the caretaker Mary of the building sacrificing her time to brew the coffee for the group and the clean up. The presentation of the guest speaker Dave Doroghy who was invited by PP Kirk was inspiring and fun. The 10 minutes ice-breaking performed by Burnaby North Leos was a jumpstart of the morning. The information sharing by Byrnecreek Leos on contests and awards as well as the Open forum session conducted by Vancouver Templeton Leos were structural. Thanks to you ALL! The closing session with raffle draws, presentation of Achievement Certificates to individual leo by our District Governor, and the group photo marked the perfect wrap up of the workshop. Club officers, please remember what PDG Linda has mentioned, check with your leo advisor or PP Kirk to get your passwords for online filing. Fill in the evaluation form that PP Kirk has provided you. We are working as a team from the District, Zone and to the Clubs Set your goals for President and Club Excellence Awards, motivate your members involvement from going through the handouts you have received at the Leadership Workshop. Looking forward to see you all at the next District Workshops that would be planned for your participation very soon. Join the Organization Committee for the 2015 Leos Convention on April 18th for further leadership development and personal growth. Yours in Lionism, Lion Grace Hwo, PZC 19A Global Leadership Team Coordinator Page 17

18 CONTACTS: District Governor Jimmy Ho 1st Vice District Governor Eric Keller, 2nd Vice District Governor Simon Yau, Cabinet Secretary: Linda Wong, PDG, Webmaster: Eric Tong Bulletin Editor: Grace Hwo, PZC/PCS District Website: Zone Chairpersons: A1 Lawrence Tam Vancouver Chinatown Lions A2 Bryan Terrace Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions A3 Dave Herd, PDG Granisle Lions A4 Rodney Proskiw Prince Rupert Lions A6 Clifford Moss Gibsons Lions A7 Annie Lau Vancouver Granville Lions A9 David Thompson, PCS Vancouver Evergreen Lions District Leos Liaison PP Kirk Dickson Burnaby Lougheed Lions Page 18