District 29-I Newsletter

September 2018

District Governor Rob Bright

Together, Let’s Make a Difference

Our District Conference will be held on October 12th and 13th at the Clarion Inn in

Shepherdstown. This is the time for our clubs to participate in the “Parade of

Checks.” This is an opportunity for clubs to make contributions to programs

supported by Lions Clubs International and Lions throughout West Virginia.

Please mail your club checks (1 check per charity) by October 6, 2018 to the District Secretary/Treasurer Sue Long.

The form can be located in this newsletter.

One of my goals is 100% club participation in the West Virginia Lions Sight Conservation Foundation (WVLSCF).

With your help, District 29 I accomplished this last year for the 1st time. Let’s accomplish this goal again. We know

the great work the WVLSCF does every day.

Another goal is 100% club participation in LCIF. We should be proud, District 29 I has accomplished this again the

past year, making it 3 years in a row. Now we are going for 4 years. This is unheard of. This goal is unique this

year, because it marks LCIF’s 50th anniversary. In the last 50 years LCIF has awarded more than $1 billion in grants.

District 29 I has already made an excellent start of reaching both of these goals. I have already received checks from

Lions Clubs to both of these organizations during my DG Visits. We as Lions can be proud of reaching theses

milestones.

Our statistics for Membership looks good so far this year, we are at +6 new members. This is fantastic! LCI has been

contacted twice so far this year with names of people that live in District 29 I who want to be a Lions member. The

information has been provided to the local clubs. Remember to give someone the opportunity to SERVE. Potential

members are falling out of the trees.

As I mentioned earlier, our District Conference will be held on October 12th and 13th at the Clarion Inn in

Shepherdstown. I would love to have every District 29 I Lion attend and I mean that sincerely. Registration form is

located in this newsletter.

If I can provide any assistance to you or your club, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am looking forward to

serving as your District Governor.

DG Rob

LION RUTH STRALEY

FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR August was an inspiring month as my husband and I traveled to the Leader Dog Center in

Rochester, MI. We fell in love with the beautiful dogs and are now crusaders for the program.

Many of you are preparing to identify your Parade of Checks donations. PLEASE remember the

Leader Dogs. They depend on our donations. Also, if you have a family member or a friend you

think would benefit from the assistance of a Leader Dog take steps now to apply. You do not have

to be totally blind to apply – legally blind is the requirement and it means an individual may have

limited sight.

Plan today for November 14 – it is World Diabetes Day. Lions International is partnering with the

International Diabetes Federation to take on diabetes. Diabetes is one of the most pervasive and fastest growing

diseases in the world today. It affects people of all races, income levels and ages. By the year 2045 there are 629 million

people projected to have diabetes. We must respond to this global epidemic by committing to help prevent diabetes

and improve quality of life for those who have been diagnosed through multi-faceted, comprehensive health initiatives.

Plan an event for your club on that day or as close to it as possible. The ideas are endless -- set up testing in your

community, have a special program with a medical specialist and invite community members to the meeting, invite a

dietician to talk about diet and diabetes, etc. Your imagination is the only limit to identifying the event you have.

Publicize, publicize, publicize what you are doing. In the past Lions was synonymous for sight. Our future must have

us seeing beyond the horizon as we are compassionate and caring Lions.

Every day I eagerly open the mailbox expecting District 29-I Conference registrations. We are going to be in

beautiful historic Shepherdstown from October 12-14. Sunday, the 14th, presents an opportunity for those attending

on the 12th and 13th to do some sightseeing before heading home. So please register soonest. I would love to see my

mailbox stuffed with registrations. The registration form is part of this newsletter. If you have any questions, please

email me at rstraley@shentel.net or call me at 904-608-4715.

LION JOHN MASON SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOERNOR August saw the teachers and kids going back to school, lots of rain, and some dog days of summer. September brings us football-high school, college, and NFL. Invite friends to HAVE FUN tailgating with you, even if it is a Marshall game. During my visits I have paid particular attention to how each club is unique. For example, some clubs sing a song. One club has a ‘Happy Dollar’. Club members donate a dollar to tell why they are happy, like an anniversary, a special birthday, recovering from surgery, being with friends, etc. I am putting this practice to use

in my daily life. Every morning I will put a dollar in our coin jar and tell my wife why I am happy. We have some much to be happy about. What do you have to be happy about? The District 29 I Fall Conference is just around the corner. If you have not heard yet, it is being held in beautiful Shepherdstown, WV on Fri/Sat Oct 12th and 13th. I hope that you will make plans to attend. We are planning to have some FUN! Come see what Lion Kim and John’s alma mater has to offer.

If I can provide any assistance to your club, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone at 304-820-7742 or email me at jlmason0531@gmail.com. Let’s have fun being a Lion serving our communities.

2018 – 2019 DISTRICT CALENDAR

DISTRI CT CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

1 DG Visit, Lumberport, Community Building, Lumberport 3:00 PM

4 DG Visit, Rowlesburg, Side Tracked Restaurant, Rowlesburg 6:30 PM

6 DG Visit, Adamston, Christ Church Methodist, Adamston 6:30 PM

9 DG Visit, Fort Ashby 1:00 PM

10 DG Visit, Inwood-Bunker Hill, Hedgesville, War Memorial Park,

Martinsburg 6:00 PM

11 DG Visit, Jane Lew, Watters Smith State Park, Lost Creek 6:30 PM

12 DG Visit, Harrison County H.O.P.E., Mia Margherita, Bridgeport 6:30 PM

17 DG Visit, Short Gap, Senior Center, Short Gap 6:30 PM

20 DG Visit, Tygart Valley 6:30 PM

20 – 22 USA/Canada Forum, Columbus Ohio

24 DG Visit, Paw Paw 6:30 PM

25 DG Visit, Zone 6 Meeting, VFW, Rowlesburg

26 DG Visit, Lost Creek & Johnstown, United Method Church, Lost Creek 6:30 PM

OCTOBER

1 DG Visit, Stonewood 6:30 PM

4 DG Visit, Mountain 6:30 PM

8 DG Visit, West Milford 6:30 PM

9 DG Visit, Junior, Light of Christ Church, Belington 6:30 PM

10 DG Visit, Kingwood 6:30 PM

12 – 14 District 29 I Conference, Clarion Inn, Shepherdstown

13 District 29 I 2nd Cabinet Meeting, Clarion Inn 9:00 AM

23 DG Visit, Shinnston, Brice Ferguson Museum, Shinnston 6:30 PM

24 DG Visit, Harpers Ferry, Charlestown, Anvil Restaurant, Harpers Ferry 6:30 PM

25 DG Visit, Hodgesville, Buckhannon, Kesling Mills 6:30 PM

NOVEMBER

2 – 4 District C Conference, Marriott Charleston

4 Council of Governors, Marriott, Charleston 9:30 AM

6 DG Visit, Philippi, Medallion Restaurant, Philippi 6:30 PM

8 DG Visit, Salem, City Hall, Salem 6:00 PM

12 DG Visit, Elkins, Parsons, Roaring Creek 6:30 PM

27 DG Visit, Grafton, Taylor Co. Technical Center, Grafton 6:30 PM

DECEMBER

6 DG Visit, Romney 6:30 PM

JANUARY

12 District 29 I 3rd Cabinet Meeting, Penn Alps, Grantsville 10:00 AM

25 – 26 WV Lions Leadership Retreat, Days Inn, Flatwoods

27 Council of Governors, Days Inn, Flatwoods 9:00 AM

FEBRUARY

MARCH

15 – 17 District L Conference, Oglebay Park, Wheeling WV

APRIL

MAY

3 – 5 MD 29 WV Lions State Convention, Days Inn, Flatwoods

4 Council of Governors, Days Inn Flatwoods 9:30 AM

5 District 29 I Cabinet Meeting / Breakfast 8:00 AM

JUNE

District Governor Rob Bright will be visiting the Paw Paw Lions Club on

September 24. We need an RSVP from anyone who will be attending. The dinner

will be held at the Paw Paw Fire Hall across the street from the school. Please email

Emily Eaton at emilyeaton1194@gmail.com to make your reservations.

District 29-I Fall Conference

District Governor Rob Bright

When: October 12-13, 2018

Where: Clarion Hotel, Shepherdstown, WV

Registration: $70.00

(Includes Friday evening dance, Saturday lunch and Saturday banquet)

Conference Registration Deadline: October 2nd

Rooms: Clarion Hotel – call 304-876-7000

$99 per 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds (plus tax)

Mention: District 29-I Lions Conference

Room Deadline: September 19th

- Registration Options –

Registration Fee for Friday Night only $15.00

Registration Fee for Saturday Lunch only $25.00

Registration Fee for Saturday Banquet only $40.00

Conference activities include: Friday evening dance (Theme – Country & Western),

cabinet meeting, seminars, silent auction, hospitality room, door prizes, parade of checks, keynote

address by Past International Director Steve Tremaroli from Huntington, Long Island, New York

and more!

Name__________________ Special Dietary Needs___________1st Time Attendee? ___ Name__________________ Special Dietary Needs___________1st Time Attendee? ___ Name__________________ Special Dietary Needs___________1st Time Attendee? ___ Club________________________ District_______

-Please Mark In Box (total number)-

Full

Registration

$70.00

Friday Night Only

$15.00

Saturday Lunch

Only

$25.00

Saturday Banquet Only

$40.00

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District 29-I Fall Conference “Parade of Checks”

The Parade of Checks is an important feature of our annual District Conference. This is an

opportunity for clubs to make contributions to the following programs supported by Lions

Clubs International and Lions throughout West Virginia. Please mail your club checks (1 check per

charity) by October 6, 2018 to the Secretary/Treasurer:

Lion Sue Long, P.O. Box 988, Fort Ashby, WV 26719

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) $ __________________

WV Lions Sight Conservation Foundation (WVLSCF) $ __________________

Romney Student Work Program $ __________________

Disaster Recovery & Relief $ __________________

Youth Exchange $ __________________

WV Blind & Deaf Recreation Program $ __________________

Diabetes Fund $ __________________

Quest $ __________________

Leader Dog $ __________________

Pilot Dog $ __________________

CLUB ____________________________ TOTAL $ __________________

SHEPHERDSTOWN CENTENNIAL LIONS CLUB

Friday evening prior to the start of the Conference, starting at 6:00 pm, Shepherdstown

Centennial Lions Club will be holding their Charter Night celebration at the Clarion.

The cost of the buffet will be $30.00 per person. If you plan to attend, include the cost in your

check.

Make checks payable to: District 29 I Conference

Mail to: 1st VDG Ruth Straley, PO Box 604, Jane Lew, WV 2637

The District 29-I Conference is being held at Clarion Hotel, Shepherdstown, WV, from October 12 –

October 13, 2018.

I am asking for your support by donating an item for the Silent Auction. The donation can be from

your Club or by an individual from the Club, or both.

Possible ideas for your donation:

- A handmade craft item

- A collection of Lions trading pins

- Specialty or theme baskets

-

I am asking that your donation be enticing enough that YOU would be willing to consider bidding on

the item you are donating.

Proceeds from the auction will be used to help defray the costs of the Conference.

Please complete the form below and send it to Lion Janice Nicholson, 104 Pinetree Lane,

Lost Creek, WV 26385 or email to: dnicholson1@cebridge.net and let her know what type

of item you and/or your Club will donate.

Lion Janice Nicholson (304-745-3176)

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ITEM BEING DONATED ____________________________________

CLUB or INDIVIDUAL _______________________________________

CONTACT PERSON _________________________________________

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER _________________________________

CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________

Thank you in advance for your participation and support!!

Global Leadership Team (GLT) Multiple District Coordinator

BRIDGEPORT LIONS CHICKEN ROAST

WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 2018

WHERE: BMS Parking Lot, Johnson Avenue

TIME: 9AM UNTIL SELL OUT

Plain, Seasoned or BBQ Chicken

Drive through available

Half Chicken: $9

Perfect for tailgating with WVU on Saturday

LET’S GO, MOUNTAINEERS!!!!

All these fundraisers help us give back to the community in the form of sight and diabetes screenings in the

schools, free glasses and appointments for those in need, donations for youth camps, girls state, boys state,

college scholarships, challenger league sponsor, donations to food pantry, shepherds corner, Clarksburg

mission, American Diabetes Association, drug prevention programs in the schools, back pack program,

Salvation Army, and both National and International Lions Club Programs. Our focus is on sight, diabetes,

hunger, leadership, and conservation. Our motto is WE SERVE. "Where there is a need there is a Lion."

Every person who supports us by buying chicken at a chicken roast or hotdogs at the car show is helping

someone in need. And we appreciate your help. We also will be selling those popular Lions Club Brooms.

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You can change to another charity at any time, should you wish. Lions Clubs International

Foundation is one of the available charities from which you can choose. To register for

Amazon Smile, go to smileamazon.com and register. Select LCIF as your charity and

every time you shop at Amazon Smile you will benefit LCIF.

Shepherdstown Centennial

Lions Club’s Charter Night

Friday, October 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Byrd Room at the Clarion Hotel

Guest Speaker: PID Steve Tremaroli

Cost $30 per person

Buffet Dinner: Garden Salad, Caesar Salad, Lasagna, Pork Loin, Vegetables, Assorted cakes

and pies

Cash bar available

RSVP by October 2nd

Make checks payable to: District 29 I Conference Mail to: VDG Ruth Straley, PO Box 604, Jane Lew, WV 26378

Pay for the conference and Charter Night with one check

DISTRICT C FALL CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 2-3 2018

Marriott Charleston * 200 Lee Street

Reservations: Room rate: $99 plus Tax

(includes parking ) be sure and tell them you are with Lions Club

Call: 304-345-6500 or 1-800-228-9290

_________________________________________________________

Cost of conference: $60 by October 15 after October 15 - $70

Mail checks to: District C

% South Charleston Lions Club

P.O. Box 8453

South Charleston, WV 25303

Cost will cover Saturday Lunch and Dinner.

Name___________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________

Phone___________________ email_______________________________________

Club _____________________________________ Number attending__________

Amount enclosed____________________________________________________

If questions, contact DG Charolette Henson 304-951-9022

WHAT: WEST VIRGINIA LIONS LEADERSHIP RETREAT WHEN: JANUARY 25 & 26, 2019 WHERE: DAYS INN FLATWOODS

REGISTRATION: $100 FOR BOTH DAYS $75 FOR SATURDAY

($100 includes dinner Friday evening, Lunch Saturday and Dinner Saturday $75 Saturday lunch and dinner Saturday, plus materials for retreat)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 18, 2019

ROOMS: DAYS INN FLATWOODS –CALL 866-700-7284 $89.99 PER 1 or 2 PEOPLE PER ROOM

$99.99 PER 3 OR 4 PER ROOM BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED FOR INDIVIDUALS STAYING AT THE HOTEL

ROOM DEADLINE JANUARY 4TH

RETREAT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Seminars (including topics such as Women in Lions, officer training, computer lab for online training, fun activities for all ages, different personalities make up all clubs, you are a leader but you just don’t know it, what does the LCIF really do, Why do we give to the sight foundation, etc.) silent auction, hospitality room, door prizes, keynote speakers and much more.

THERE IS A SPECIAL CONTEST: ONE CLUB FROM EACH DISTRICT THAT SENDS THE MOST FIRST TIMERS WILL WIN $100 FOR THEIR CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME:__________________________special dietary needs_______1st timer_____ NAME:__________________________special dietary needs_______1st timer_____ Club_________________District_________________Registration $100____ # $75_____#

Makes checks payable to: Lions of West Virginia Leadership Retreat or LWVLR Mail to: Lion Sue Long, P.O. Box 988, Fort Ashby, WV. 26719

TRAVELLING WITH DG ROB

Front Row: Ashley Mason, Kim Mason Second Row: Glenn Ryburn, Lynn

Ryburn, Bob Osborne, Shelley Jones, 2nd VDG John Mason, DG Rob Bright, Trish

Starliper, Dwight Byrne, Juan Fontane, and Roy Paugh Third Row: Paula Osborne,

Ernie Woods, Linda McGraw, Darleen Miller, Gray Jones, Jerry McGraw, Brendan

Byrne, Dave Hansen, Mary Hansen, Nancy Paugh, and Sonny Miller.

Berkeley Springs Lions Club DG Visit

DG Rob Bright presents Lion

Roy Paugh with his Centennial

Membership Award

DG Rob Bright presents

Lion Gray Jones his

Melvin Jones Fellow

DG Rob Bright presents

Lion Glenn Ryburn his

Leonard Jarrett Award

Hancock Lions Lioness Club

Mary Chalupka, Geral Chalupka, Faye Conley,

SVDG John Mason, DG Rob Bright,

Andrea Stotler, Kasey Minnick

Sugar Groves Lions Club

DG Rob Bright, Zone Chair Carolyn Bowman,

S. Thomas Mitchell, 2nd VDG John Mason,

Paula Mitchell, Brandon Mitchell, Cindy Varner,

Ellen Mitchell, Eugene Varner, Dave Hardee

Jason Kaposy, Wes Haslacker, Jerry Simmons, Otis Sotes, Jack

Sturgill, Bob McCauley, Alvin Rumer, Zone Chair Carolyn

Bowman, Dave Burton, Twila Burton, Roger Sites, Mary Lou

McCauley, Jamie Cookman, Elizabeth West, Kyle Costner,

DG Rob Bright, Steven Michael, Joe Evans, John Bowman,

Barbara Umling, David Umling, Dale Miller, Angie Propst

Petersburg Lions DG Night

Franklin Lions DG

Night

DG Rob, Zone Chair Carolyn Bowman, Jane Eye,

2nd VDG John Mason, Edwin Wimer,

Tom Wimer, Richard Lough, John Ashley,

Keith Thompson, Roger Ashby

DG Rob Bright presents

Lion Donna Squires with a

Leonard Jarrett Fellow

East Lewis Lions Club

Tennerton Lions DG Night

1st Row: Thomas Reed, Nancy Ward, Mary Sue Ritter;

2nd Row: Zone Chair Al Cox, DG Rob Bright, Edith Castro,

Ann Slaughter, Frank Becker, Vickie Walton,

Calvin McCutcheon; 3R: Johnnaston Kimble,

Bill Stankus, Loretta Williams, Henry Craig, Larry

Williams, Bob Heavner 2VDG John Mason, John Simons;

4R: Don Henderson, Roger Abel, Bob Anderson,

Bob Garrison

CC Ken Shahan presented Secretary

Frank Becker and President

Johnnaston Kimble with a 100%

Secretary Award

Zone Chair Al Cox

introduces

Lion Mary Jane

Bright and

DG Rob Bright

First Row: 1st VDG Ruth Straley, Donna Squires, Linda Stalnaker, Zane Stalnaker, Bob Simpson,

DG Rob Bright; 2nd Row: Tim Squires, Griff King, Zone Chair Rusty Mall, John Hinzman

Bruceton Community Lions

DG Night

Club members attending: First row: Peggy

Galloway, District Governor Rob Bright, Jean Clark,

Joyce Potesta, Vickie Whetzel, Susan Moran, Barbara

Myers. Second row: Carl Spear, Carol Spear, Ray

Wilson, Sandy Light, John Mason, Rex Galloway,

Rene Elliott, Mark Whetzel, John Myers, Greg Moran

Officers: District Governor Elect John

Mason, Peggy Galloway, District Governor

Rob Bright, Jean Clark, Rene Elliott,

Vickie Whetzel, Joyce Potesta, Carol Spear,

Barbara Myers, Susan Moran Cabinet Meeting at Fort Ashby

1st Row: First VDG Ruth Straley, DG Rob Bright, 2nd VDG John Mason; 2nd Row: Youth Exchange Lorrie Krautwurst, Media & Family/Women’s Chair PCC Cindy

Glass, Zone 9/Diabetes Chair Rusty Mall, Leo/Peace Poster Chair Kim Mason; 3rd Row: Secretary/Treasurer

Quest Chair Sue Long, Blind Ski/Rec. Chair Donna Brown, Zone 3 Chair Carolyn Bowman; 4th Row: IT Chair Dave Damewood, DGLT Coor. PCC Gary Van Horn, PID Steve

Glass, Service Dog Chair Mary Jane Bright, Zone 7 Chair CC Ken Shahan; 5th Row: Zone 5/LCIF Coor.

PCC Al Cox, Sight & Hearing Coor. PDG David Nicholson, Zone 1/DGST Coor. Glenn Ryburn, Zone 4 Chair Gray

Jones, Disaster Relief Chair Wayne Worth

2nd VDG John Mason, 1st VDG Ruth Straley,

JoAnn Hawkins, Glen Hawkins, Linda Alkire,

Larry Alkire, Cecil McCartney, Dixon Law,

Gail Bosley, Dottie Bosley, Don Martin, Bonnie

Baughman, Patty Johnston, Roger Johnson,

DG Rob Bright

Sent from my iPad

Central Upshur Lions Club

FVDG Ruth Straley, James Clutter, Linda Clutter,

2nd VDG John Mason, Denton King,

Sharon Williams, Eddie Williams, Suzie Marple,

Wayne Marple, Bennie Shifflett, Ruth Shingleton,

Karen Gum, Jeanie Chumney, Bob Chumney,

DG Rob Bright

Sent from my iPad

Ireland Lions Club

1st VP Choi visit to the WV Eye Center

Lions Millard and Valarie Minor

from the Philippi Lions Club

greeting 1st International VP Choi

at the Charleston Airport

From Left: Doug Widmeyer, Al Brooks, Chief M. Richards, Brenda Morrison, Lara Beauchamp, Betty

Boynton, SVDG John Mason, Marty Keesecker, Marilyn Keesecker, John MacDonald, John Fleagle,

Bill Smithson, Tom Freeland, Charlie Davey, Eunice Freeland, Pat Richter, Lynn Ryburn, Zone

Chair Glenn Ryburn, Curtis Martin, DG Rob Bright

Seated: Lions John Cole, Terry Liller,

Duwain Nichols. Standing: Lions Scott Gahr,

Terry Mangold, Pat Bane, Clay Spouse,

DG Rob Bright, Larry Bolyard, Fred Hartman

Greg Greenwalt, Brandon Barb, Kelly Rice,

Roy Ratliff, 2nd VDG John Mason, DG Rob Bright, Zone

Chair Carolyn Bowman, William Bean,

JR Keplinger, Daryl See, Sharon Bungard,

John Sherman Jr., Joe Fisher

Martinsburg Lions Club

Keyser Lions Club

Moorefield Lions Club

Wardensville Lions Club

1st Row: Zone Chair Carolyn Bowman, Lorrie Krautwurst, DG Rob Bight, Tom Austin, Les Barr, Grace Garrett, Marsha Rudolph, Paul Bockting, Esther Parker 2nd Row: Ronnie Pierce, Henry Krautwurst, Sherri Hof,

Jon Hof, 2nd VDG John Mason, Jack Booths, Patty Austin, Arnold Heishman, Harold Kotz, Lon Anderson,

Theresa Ramsey Sent from my iPad

PCC Al Cox LCIF District Coordinator

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable fundraising arm of our global organization. West Virginia has benefited from grants received from LCIF for disaster reliefs like the recent floods in southern of our state. They have also made matching grants needed to purchase research equipment at the WVU Eye Institute and do renovation of a nursing home in Pendleton County. During the past three years 100% of the clubs in District 29–I contributed to LCIF and some individual Lions also donated. For the sixth consecutive year, LCIF has received a 4 star rating – which is the highest – from Charity Navigator - an independent watchdog of non-profits. LCIF received this coveted top rating for many reasons including how we efficiently use donations, how our Board selects grants and because we are transparent. This 4-star rating means that you can be confident that your donations are being used in support of the programs for which they are intended. Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service is the foundation’s next transformational campaign. This is a 3-

year campaign. Through Campaign 100, LCIF will raise $300 million to increase our service impact; fight

diabetes; childhood cancer and expand our global causes. Campaign 100 will allow us to serve more than

two hundred million individuals per year by 2021 and ensure that Lions have the resources we need to

expand our causes and impact. There are many needs facing our communities and the world today. To

others, the challenges may seem too great to overcome – but not to Lions. Lions see the needs of the

world and respond, “We Serve.”

The goals are expansive and no individual Lion, club, or district can take them on alone; but together,

empowered by our global foundation, we can.

By now, every club should have appointed or elected an LCIF Club Coordinator. If this was not done, LCI

will default the responsibility to the club’s Immediate Past President. I will be working with and training

LCIF Club Coordinators to become part of the team to help with this campaign.

My goals are to have every club in the district continue to give to LCIF and consider raising the amount

given. Also, I am going to make a special effort encourage Lions to make individual contributions. Our

district lags behind the other districts in individual giving, but we lead the multiple district in club

donations. I’ll be providing more info as we proceed over the next three years.

Lion Henry Krautwurst

Youth Exchange Update – The Youth Exchange summer is in full swing and we have

had exchanging students coming and going all summer. All 5 of our WV students have returned from their youth exchange trips. Two students went to Japan, two went to Italy and one went to Germany. Two of our youth exchange students from Europe have already returned home; one to Germany and one to Finland. We still have two girls from Japan, 2 boys from Italy and one girl from Germany still with us. They are

staying with host families in Romney, North River Mills, Capon Springs and Gore, VA. On Monday August 13, 2018 Lions Lorrie & Henry Krautwurst hosted a Youth Exchange pot luck dinner and s’more roast at our home in Capon Springs. We had five host families and their kids along with the five exchange students. The kids really enjoyed being together sharing stories, learning to line dance and roasting marshmallows for s’mores while the host families had the opportunity to meet each other and share their exchange experiences. I just don’t know how to express myself for the opportunity to Chair the Youth Exchange Committee. I think I have the BEST job in all of WV Lions. I wish more Lions would take the opportunity to open their homes and share their lives with a young person from another country. Once you step out of your comfort zone and encounter the exchange experience I hope you will realize what an amazing experience you just had. Having these students come to your home and be able to share stories and experiences with them, getting to know them and helping them with their English, which in most cases is already very good, is a very rewarding and enrichening experience. The Youth Exchange committee will begin preparing for the 2019 exchange year next month. As we begin preparing I invite you to consider becoming a host family next year and you too can know the joy that Lion Lorrie and I and our host families have come to know. As I like to tell people who are considering whether or not to be a host family, don’t be afraid to encounter an experience that will forever change your lives. You may contact me at HenryK248@gmail.com about becoming a host family. Remember, this program wouldn’t exist and these exchange students both from WV and abroad would not have this opportunity if there were no families willing to host.

Lion Lorrie and

Paula at Beckley

Demonstration

Coal Mine

Lion Lorrie and Paula

near White House

Lion Lorrie and Paula

in Luray Caverns

Savannah, Paula and

Susanna

All the kids learning to line dance

Aoi for Japan, host family Bob and

Terri Flynn, Ayano from Japan

Lions Lorrie and Henry, Grandson Isaiah

meet Paula Junck at airport

During my trip to Italy I got to visit three different countries - San Marino, Italy and Vatican

City. Also some major cities - Florence, Venice and Rome - meet new friends from twelve

other countries, and enjoy every type of pasta Italy could offer. I loved my experience to Italy

so much and I would love to travel more in the future.

My first host family allowed me to see the cities of Giulianova (their summer home) and Teramo,

experience their lifestyle, and enjoy the typical food of their area. I have lots of great memories

with my host siblings and their friends that I will cherish forever. My family was super nice especially when they

organized for me to see Lily (the other American) before the camp, visited me at the beach during the camp, and

came to the final dinner of my camp.

My second host family allowed me to see Bologna, Florence, and Ravenna. I loved how Federica (my host sister)

would translate for me at the dinner table so I could be a part of the family more. They were so nice to welcome me

into their home while their eighteen year old daughter was off on exchange. Overall, I loved both of my host families

and if I ever make it back to Italy I will definitely make a stop to see them.

At the camp, there were twelve campers including myself from all different countries. The campers came from

Germany, America, Brazil, Finland, Mexico, Sweden, Hungary, Belgium, France, and Turkey. The first day we went

to Venice by boat and we walked around the city to see the main buildings, all the gondolas, and the typical bridge

views of the canals. We stopped at Murano Island to watch the famous glass blowing demonstration. We visited

Ravenna to learn the correct way to make mosaics, the history of mosaics, and we made a tile for ourselves as well.

We had two days at the beach to relax, swim, and play volleyball with all the campers which started lots of laughs.

We visited San Marino which was unique because the city was built from the top of the mountain down. San Marino

was probably my favorite city. It was nice that we could visit another country while in Italy and learn about their

government. We took a journey in the Frasassi cave by crawling through the cave. We spent a day in Teramo to see

the old and new churches. It was awesome to have the World Cup to watch and have a camper from France to

celebrate their victory. In Giulianova we raced in go-karts which became a very competitive experience. One day we

went rock climbing on the side of one of the biggest mountains in Italy. We went to Aqualand waterpark which was a

fun day to enjoy while in the heat. The leader of the camp was a part of the Italian army so one day he had us doing

survival situations such as capsizing a car in water, making a fire with flint, using night vision googles, and shooting

an arrow from a bow. The last day we spent running around Rome to see the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, and the

Coliseum.

Thank you for allowing me to have this opportunity of a lifetime. I truly enjoyed spending time in Italy sightseeing,

meeting friends that will last forever, and also learning the culture. I am blessed that the Lions Club of West Virginia

picked me to experience such a great adventure.

Amy

Frosh

Savannah Sine, Thom Sine host family,

Katie Allen, Paula, Susannah,

Francesco, Claudio

Student exchange picnic - PDG Glenn Ryburn,

Lions Aggie & Gary Mason and host family

David Allen

Katie Allen, Claudio and Francesco from Italy, Susannah Since host sibling,

Paula from Germany, Savannah Sine host sibling

Richard L. Farrell West Milford

August 2018

NEW MEMBER LIONS CLUB SPONSOR

Karen L. Wainwright Martinsburg Brenda Morrison

John E. White Nutter Fort Donley Shultz

Katee L Lipscomb Roaring Creek Robert Broshart

Courtney B. Cummings Salem Traci Bunch-Wilson

Stephen T. Cummings Salem Traci Bunch-Wilson

CONGRATULATIONS !!

Lions Club of the

Month - August

Small Club

Shepherdstown Centennial

Large Club

Berkeley Springs

Submit pictures and articles by the 3rd of each month in order to get in the

next month’s newsletter. Send to DG Rob at

brights@atlanticbb.net and/or our newsletter editor Mickey Nardella

at mickey@ma.rr.com

When you hear "Leader Dogs for the Blind", you probably think of the service dogs that

are trained to assist individuals who are blind. Did you know that they also offer other

programs?

On their website, www.leaderdog.org, there is a tab with a list of their programs. I

would like to share some information from their site on a few of the programs they offer. Please visit the site for

additional & updated information. The site offers online applications and the downloading of paper applications.

Each year, Leader Dogs for the Blind offers a Summer Experience Camp. For 2019, the Camp will be held from

Saturday, June 22 - 29, 2019. The camp is for teenagers who are 16 and 17 years old and legally blind. The camp

prepares the teens for the next stage of their lives by offering leadership development, an introduction to guide dogs

and the opportunity to spend time with peers. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2019.

Other programs include the Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Training and the Accelerated O&M Training for

individuals who are at least 16 years of age, legally blind, are able to walk 30 minutes without taking a break, who

speak English fluently and are residents of the United States or Canada. These programs teach an individual on how

to use a white cane. During training, other skills learned may include:

Utilizing a human guide; b) Using orientation skills and directions; c) Solving problems along the route, such as

barriers, crowds, etc.; d) Crossing street; e) Re-orientating yourself; f) Shopping, soliciting assistance when needed,

and more.

The site has their contact information as: Phone 248-651-9011 or toll free 888-777-5332 or email

clientservices@leaderdog.org

Lion Mary Jane Bright, 29-I Service Dog Chair

On Saturday, September 1, at the War

Memorial Building, the Wardensville

Lions Club held a Spaghetti Dinner

benefiting the Wardensville Community

Library and the Hardy County

Community Foundation. There was

good food and a lot of fun.

Wardensville Lions Club

Spaghetti Dinner

Most of us know Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable fundraising and grant-making arm of our global organization. We know that LCIF has provided funds to help with disasters in West Virginia, helped fund our work with the West Virginia University Eye Institute, and provided matching grants for other projects in West Virginia.

Many of our clubs regularly donate to LCIF, as do some individual Lions. Thanks to the generosity of Lions around the world, LCIF has been able to grant more than $1 billion to Lions service projects and partnerships around the world. Our Foundation is highly respected and allows the service of Lions to be extended and magnified on a global scale.

Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service is the Foundation’s next transformational campaign. Through Campaign 100 we will raise $300 million to increase our service impact, fight diabetes, and expand our global causes. Campaign 100 will allow us to serve more than 200 million individuals per year by 2021 and ensure that Lions have the resources we need to expand our global causes and impact.

You will be hearing more about this campaign during these three years. Even as we look back and celebrate what Lions have accomplished over the past 100 years, we look to the future and see that the needs of the world have never been greater. We see new challenges.

What if 100% of Lions (not just clubs) contributed to this global effort? What if each Lion gave $100 a year--$2 per week—to make a difference?

Cause Impact

Vision $100 funds two cataract surgeries

Youth $100 provides the Lions Quest social emotional learning curriculum to an

entire classroom

Diabetes $100 provides diabetes screening for 18 at-risk individuals

Humanitarian Efforts $100 provides the measles vaccination to 100 kids

Disaster $100 provides immediate relief to four people in the wake of a natural

disaster

Environment $100 provides 14 people with access to clean water

Childhood Cancer $100 helps purchase equipment that will help diagnose or treat eight

children who have cancer

Hunger $100 helps provide regular access to food to 14 disabled, elderly, low-

income or homeless people

Each club has a club LCIF coordinator. If no other member has been elected or appointed to the position, the

immediate past president is the club coordinator. Club coordinators will be trained by the district LCIF coordinators

in the coming months. We have a big job to do, but with every Lion helping, we will do our part in this important

campaign. Submitted by Larry G. Johnson, PID, MD 29 LCIF Coordinator

29-I – Global Service Team

AT THE END OF THE DAY, HOWEVER, IT IS ALL ABOUT SERVICE

WE SERVE

District 29-I Service Goals have been approved, as follows:

1- Ensure at least ½ of the District Lions Clubs appoint a GST Club Service Chairperson. Currently 17 Clubs have appointed a Service Coordinator

2- Ensure our global cause of diabetes prevention and control are known and published. Please encourage your club members to learn about diabetes, and plan at least one service activity. People who have diabetes need lots of family and community support. Check out the Diabetes Service Journey website -- Write about your Club’s projects through articles in the monthly District newsletter.

3- Increase service activity reporting through MyLCI/MyLION. 4- Increase the percentage of hands on service projects delivered by clubs, with special focus on service

areas that align with the new Service Framework. 5- Assist the District to have a positive impact by being a 100% LCIF and WVLSCF contributor.

To accomplish these goals and to increase awareness of each of the LCI Service areas; the appointment of a

Club Service Chairperson is critical. The Club Service Chairperson is a very important officer position in each Lions

Club. It is a new position and as the position in the club is better advertised, more clubs will better understand the job to

be done. This Lion will be implementing impactful service and fundraising projects, increasing service project

engagement of members, and elevating awareness of Lions’ collective impact in fulfilling the LCI local and global

humanitarian needs.

The Club Service Chairperson e-Book is available and provides a fast and logical link to the information needed.

Whether managing the club service projects or engaging other service leaders in your District, the e-Book makes it

easier to access the information, tools and resources used most often to help stay on top of busy schedules.

What do you report? All local projects, which are related to community Lions activities and included in

either of these Services:

Diabetes - Vision - Hunger - Environment - Pediatric Cancer - Other Ways to Serve

How does the Club Service Chair report? Through MyLCI and (soon) MY LION

Need help – please contact me.

Submitted by,

PDG Glenn Ryburn

District Service Coordinator