Thank you Cabinet and Lions of District A-15 for the privilege of serving and promoting this excellent Opportunities for Youth program which develops individual student growth of character and promotes the civic potential in our community. I have had the opportunity to attend a number of Zone meetings(3) and Club meetings to share information and promote enthusiasm for this program. A BIG thank-you to the 14 Clubs who have made a generous donation to this worthwhile project. We have reached about 48 % of our annual budgeted needs. Therefore, the financial appeal, for Clubs with some available 'Spare Cash' is still 'on-the-table'. Fund$ may be sent to District A-15 Treasurer: Peter Oswald, 4 Tristan Ct, Dundas, ON L9H 7G7. District Clubs holding Effective Speaking contests include: Fergus LC, Feb 27th; Guelph LC, March 18th; Lions Clubs International District A-15 News Bulletin February 2014 Effective Speaking seeks support to ensure this year is a success Lion Denis Vinette District Governor 2013-2014 dg@a15lions.org Follow Your Dream Lion Bob Rutter News Bulletin Editor bulletin@a15lions.org Belwood & District LC, Feb 25th; Breslau LC, Feb 10th. Previous years Paris LC, Sheffield LC, St George LC, Hickson & District LC, K-W Community Spirit LC and others have also sent student contestants to our A-15 District Finals. Thirtyfive(35) to forty(40) speech contestants are expected at our finals this March. Volunteers are needed and welcomed for focused and fun event. Please note the following confirmed dates & locations: A-15 District finals will be held on Sat March 29, 2014, (8:30 for) 9:00 am start at, St George German Public School, in St George. hosted by St George LC. The MDA finals will be held in London, Ontario and hosted by the St Thomas LC on Fri / Sat May 30 & 31, 2014. Let's all spread the message and passion about this program. Some Clubs are really 'on board' by holding local contests AND contributing generously to this Opp/Youth program. Others do their part by sending a budgeted contribution cheque to A-15 Treasurer, Peter Oswald. Every District A-15 Lion, not only those on Cabinet must 'lead the way' and show their club's commitment to this 'Opportunities for Youth' project. Don't let our youth down. Dedication & Teamwork in a Spirit of Service has always been District A-15's distinction. Let's keep it up. Its great to be a part of A-15 Lions who serve our communities, our youth, & our future, in a spirit of willingness, excellence and fun. In Lions service for Youth Ernie Kaethler A-15 Effective Speaking Chair
Bulletin Contest Rules, Judging
Bulletin Contest Application LIONS DISTRICT A-15 BULLETIN CONTEST ENTRY FORM (2013 2014) LIONS CLUB INFORMATION Club Name Club Address Town/City Postal Code Phone Email Bulletin Editor Club President BULLETIN CLASSIFICATION Monthly 40+ members Monthly 39- Members Mail Mail Email Email Bi-Monthly 40+ Members Bi-Monthly 39- Members Mail Mail Email Email Remit by email to: bulletin@a15lions.org or mail to : A-15 Bulletin Editor Lion Nancy Ransom 224 Tatlock Court Waterloo, ON N2L 5Y6 Submission Deadline February 28, 2013. Contest Conditions as stated on Lions District A-15 Revised Bulletin Contest Rules of November, 2012, and posted on District A-15 Website. ONLY 5 PHOTOS SUBMITTED Still time to submit entries for Environmental Photo Contest CTC Dollars for Dorset Lions Camp Dorset has a continuing need for Canadian Tire currency to repair and replace equipment used by dialysis patients Contact Lion Bob at bulletin@a15lions.org for
2013 Peace Poster winner from New Hamburg school 13 year-old Greg Yeoman of Forest Glen Public School in New Hamburg is the winner. The grade 8 student's quote for his poster is "Give Peace a Chance". Pictured is: Winner Greg Yeoman, and Forest Glen a r t t e a c h e r M i c h e l e Kleinschuck. PASSINGS We Served Jan. 16, 2014 Lion Bob von Massow Charter member Rockton Lions Club District A-15 Bulletin Deadlines District A-15 News Bulletins will be published each month of the 2013-2014 year ending in June. Submissions should be made prior to the 30th of the month preceding publication. The Bulletin will be published on the 15th of the following month. Send to: bulletin@a15lions.org. Submissions wherever possible should not be made in pdf format unless enabled for copying of text and photos, otherwise send submissions in Word format for text and jpg format for photos. Zone and Region Meetings Region 9 Zone 9E Mon, Jan 20 KW Community Spirit Joint Tue, Mar 18 Paris Region 37 Zone 37S Wed, Jan 29 Drumbo Zone 37W Tue, Feb 25 Bayfield Joint Thu, Mar 20 Stratford Region 51 Zone 51W Mon, Jan 27 Woolwich Community Joint Tue, Mar 11 Ariss A Reminder Lions Now! Feb. 24, 2014 at Innerkip Be Proud Serve Pride With Photo courtesy of Lions Club of Kitchener District A15 Officers District Governor Denis Vinette (Lion Linda) 20 Skeen St. Belwood. ON. N0B 1J0 Club: Belwood & District Lions (H)519-843-7011 (W) 519-578-2940 E-mail: dg@a15lions.org 1st Vice District Governor Tim DeBlock (Jane) RR 1, Bornholm, ON N0K 1A0 Monkton Lions Club (H) 519-347-2526 (B) 519-301-2135E-mail: vdg1@a15lions.org 2nd Vice District Governor Diane Smith (Paul) 1079 Floradale Rd Elmira, ON N3B 2Z3 (H) 519-669-1465 dmsmith.dvm@gmail.com E-mail: vdg2@a15lions.org District Secretary Dennis Lougheed (Linda) 116 Andover Dr. Breslau, ON N0B 1M0 St. Jacobs Lions Club (H) 519-213-1397 E-mail: cs@a15lions.org Past District Governor Daniel Ayim (Afua) P..O Box 458, 45 King William St. George, ON. N0E 1N0 Club: Galt-Cambridge Lions (H)519-512-0335 E-mail: ipdg@a15lions.org District A-15 Convention April 11-13, 2014 CONVENTIONS th July 4 8, 2014-97 International Convention, TORONTO th June 26 30 2015-98 International Convention, Honolulu, HI
Appeal for funds to aid infant needing heart surgery $ needed for accommodation in U.S. @ hospital