19A-1 Zone Newsletter Better Understanding & Effective Communication January 2012 Inside this issue: Dear Fellow Lions, Lioness and Leos: Early Birds for WMMR & VAD; LCI & MD19 Dues Payment & our Zone Chair Elect Zone Project update; Welcome Vancouver Campus Lions Club 2 3 Kung Hei Fat Choy! May the Year of the Dragon brings everyone Good Health, Good Prosperity, Happiness and Success! Chinese Astrology is a sixty year cycle that combines the energy of five elements and twelve animal signs. This system is tied to the Lunar calendar. 2012 is called the Year of the Water Dragon. It begins January 23, 2012 and ends February 9, 2013. Dragons are powerful and magical creatures. Upcoming Events & Spring Conference Registration Form Spring Conference Advertisement Form LCIF donations update & latest news Zone Meeting photos 7 Contacts 8 4 5 6 Dragon years are times of destiny and decision. The beneficial influence of Water encourages cooperation, sensitivity to others, and mutual understanding in pursuit of important goals. Water Dragon requires tough choices and a willingness to surrender what is no longer necessary. Although this may seem daunting, the proper use of Dragon energy attracts good fortune. Let s start our new year with high efficiency and positive energy to serve with better understanding and effective communication. Already over 5 Million trees were planted As your Zone Chair, I am here at your service and you have my full support. Feel free to contact me whenever you need help or advice. Together, we can make a difference. Yours in Lionism Teresina Lau 19A 1 Zone Chairperson 2011 2012 Zone Bulletin Editor Lion Grace Hwo, PZC Email: ghwo@ymail.com
Page 2 Better Understanding & Effective Communication Special thanks to WMMR and VAD submission Early Birds : Secretary Josephine Lee, PP of Vancouver East Lions Club Secretary Ping Mah of Vancouver Shaughnessy Lions Club Secretary Sophia Kong of Vancouver Cathay New Century Lions Club Secretary Jessica Tran of Vancouver Chinatown New Century Lions Club Secretary Roy James, PP of Vancouver Central Lions Club Secretary Grace Hwo, PP of Vancouver Paci ic Lions Club Let's continue to work together for a successful year. On January 13 th and 16 th the 2011 2012 MD19 Second Half Dues Statements were sent to Club Treasurers or Secretary/Treasurers via email or as a hard copy if an email was not available. Please check with your Club Treasurer to be sure that they have received the statement. Due date for payment is February 28, 2012. If your Treasurer has not received his/her emailed copy of the dues statement, please contact the MD19 Office. Our Zone Chair Elect 2012-2013 Lion Kenneth Liu, PP Vancouver Pacific New Century Lions Club Welcome to Vancouver Campus Lions Club (A7) newly chartered on January 20, 2012
19A-1 Zone Newsletter - January 2012 Page 3 The Expansion of the range of products for recycling.. ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS: cell phones, laptops/tablets, ink/toner/laser cartridges, digital cameras, IPODS and MP3 players. Vancouver Chinatown Lions New Year Eve Ball at Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver
Page 4 Better Understanding & Effective Communication A1 Lions Activities & Fundraising Events Vancouver Galaxy Lions Club Charter Night on February 18, 2012 (Sat.) at Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant. $38 per guest 6 p.m. Reception / 6:30 p.m. Dinner Vancouver Pacific Lions Club Karaoke & Dance Fundraising Dinner on February 26, 2012 (Sunday) at Continental Seafood Restaurant, Richmond. $60 per guest 6:30 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Dinner Vancouver Chinatown Lioness Club Spring Fashion Extravaganza Fundraising Fashion Show and High Tea on March 4, 2012 (Sunday) at Coast Coal Harbor Hotel, Vancouver. $60 per guest 12:30 p.m. Registration 1:30 p.m. High Tea & Fashion Show.
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Page 6 Better Understanding & Effective Communication Donations from Lions Clubs: Dear Lion, Vancouver Chinatown Lions Club C$2,557.89 Vancouver Shaughnessy Lions Cub C$1,020.41 Vancouver Cathay Lions Club C$1,000.00 Vancouver East Lions Club C$1291.26 As 2011 comes to an end, it is a time to reflect on our many successes during this year. Last year our Foundation was able to help millions of people around the world. Our Lions Quest program has grown to six more countries, now totaling 69 countries, and is reaching more than 12 million children around the world. Our SightFirst program has expanded to include new program areas, such as education, rehabilitation and research. Our partnerships have increased, including a record donation from the Gates Foundation to help us fight measles. We have helped rebuild lives following some of the worst natural disasters in recent history. These are just a few of the numerous highlights in the past year. It is because of your generosity that LCIF is able to expand to meet even more needs worldwide. Last fiscal year, donations were up by 40 percent. I am excited to tell you that through the first four months of this fiscal year, our donations are up an additional 62 percent, from US$15.1 million to US$24.1 million. As a result, many more people worldwide are benefiting from your kindness and humanitarian service. Nearly 1 million people will benefit from the grants awarded at the October board meeting alone. This coming year promises to be another remarkable year. I look forward to sharing with you additional successes in the new year and thank you for your continued support. Serving together today for a better tomorrow, Sid L. Scruggs, III Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative Update Every day a quiet storm needlessly takes the lives of 450 children. Yet for less than US$1, we can provide life long immunity and the chance at life. Lions, we can save 157 million children through One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative, a partnership with the Measles Initiative. The Gates Foundation is challenging Lions to mobilize US$10 million with a matching grant of US$1 for every US$2 raised by Lions. Last month LCIF received two large donations to help meet this challenge: US$250,000 from Multiple District 300, Taiwan, and US$10,000 from International Director Seiki Yamaura from Japan. All Lions are encouraged to support this program and help meet the challenge. Donations are eligible for MJF recognition. Many others around the world are also expressing their support. Last month International President Tam met with the President of Nepal and Vice President of Kenya, both of whom pledged their support to vaccination campaigns planned in their countries.
19A-1 Zone Newsletter - January 2012 Page 7 Our Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF has been launched! Now Canadians who wish to make a personal donation to LCIF in support of the fund or in support of specific causes (Tsunami, Floods, Fires, etc.) will be eligible for a Canadian Tax Deductible Receipt for donations channeled through this fund. LCIF is pleased to have authorized this fund, in generosity of the efforts of Canadian Lions. Watch for more information in the next few weeks with details such as where to send donations, and so on. Check this out on Face Book, http://www.facebook.comgroups/125455234239403/131801320271461/ Photos taken at the Zone Meeting on January 7, 2012 at the Vancouver East Lions Den from 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. LAST ZONE MEETING MARCH 31 (SAT.), 2012 VANCOUVER EAST LIONS CLUB Also undergoing the process of the Election of Zone Chairperson for 2012 2013. PP Kenneth Liu from Vancouver Pacific New Century Lions Club was unanimously elected by the Lions Clubs of A1. PP Josephine and Pres. Elizabeth won the raffle prizes from ZC Teresina. Lucky Girls!
YOUR DISTRICT LEADERS DG Linda Wong Vancouver Evergreen Lions Club (A9) Our Zone Team 1st VDG Shella Keung Vancouver Broadway Lions Club (A7) 2nd VDG Peter Cheng Vancouver Cathay Lions Club (A1) USEFUL LIONS WEBSITES Lions Clubs International www.lionsclubs.org MD19 www.lionsmd19.com District 19A http://l9alions.com Zone A-1 www.19a1.com Zone Chair Teresina Lau Email: teresinalau@hotmail.com Telephone: 604-273-6329 Dear Club Secretaries: For your easy reference, given below the names of 2011/2012 VAD group of 19A-1 for sending your VAD reports:- 19A-1 ZC Teresina Lau: teresinalau@hotmail.com Zone Secretary Elaine Luk Email: elaine_luk@yahoo.com Telephone: 604-278-2260 Advisor/Public Relations PZC Ellie Chan Treasurer PZC Teresa NG Leadership PDG Rita Fok Membership IPZC Sherman Lo Web Master PP Jason Lau Contests & Awards PP Babe Bailey Special Projects Pres. Elizabeth Poon & PP Grace Ng Twinning 2nd VDG Peter Cheng Meeting Venue Coordinator PP Alec Wong Zone Photographer PP Kenneth Liu 19A-1 ZS Elaine Luk : elaine_luk@yahoo.com MD19 Office: md19lions@lionsmd19.com DG Linda Wong: lionlindawong@gmail.com 1st VDG Shella Keung: shellakeung@yahoo.com Co-cabinet Secretary PDG Dickie Lam: ddlam@shaw.ca Co-cabinet Secretary Lion David D. Thompson: liondthompson@gmail.com Your Club President