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Lions and Lioness,

I am so proud of the accomplishments of our clubs

throughout the district. We have accomplished

great things this year as we continue to strengthen the pride in Lion-

ism!

Spring is here and many clubs are again doing vision screenings. Let's

keep up the great work and enable more kids to see clearly, to learn

better, and to accomplish great things as they grow into outstanding

young men and women! Vision is so important to the development of

a youngster. By the time kids hit 6 years old, it becomes harder to

correct the causes of amblyopia - lazy eye. I know, I am amblyopic

and I lost the functional use of one eye at a young age, With our vi-

sion screening program, we can save other kids from this curable dis-

ability before it become permanent. We are Lions, we are strong and

we have caring hearts!

Many club members are just "asking one" to join their club. More

members means more hands to help; more members mean more car-

ing hearts, just like yours, to care for your community. Ask everyone

you know, who would make a great Lion, to join today!!

In closing, thank you so much for the hospitality and opportunities

your afforded Lion Kim and I when we visited your clubs. We had a

great time getting to know you, and getting to see what you do for

your communities!

We have just a little over 2 months in this Lion's year. Let's finish

STRONG!!

Yours in Lionism,

Lion Gary

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Monthly News letter of Dis tr ict 20 -E2 - “The F inger Lakes Distr ic t ”

May 2015

MD-20 News

District News

Club Info

Club News

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

District Governor

Gary Boisseau

(315) 828-7782

1st Vice District Governor

Larry Strickland

(315) 536-7266

2nd Vice District Governor

Lynn Williams

(585) 554-6763

Cabinet Secretary

Lynn Williams

(585) 554-6763

Cabinet Treasurer

Tom Bailey

(607) 589-4794

Newsletter Editor

Lynn Williams

(585) 554-6763

[email protected]

www.20e2l ions.com

Hello Lions, Lioness and Leos

Let me start by giving all clubs a big pat on the back for having all international, state, and district dues paid. 20-E2 was the only district in the state that was paid in full. JOB WELL DONE. The state convention was well attended. If you have never been please consider going next year. There are many informative seminars and you get to meet interesting Lions from all parts of the state. There are also many Lion dig-nitaries who are a wealth of knowledge who take the time to come and share their experiences with us. The dates will be May 13th thru May 15th in Buffalo, NY. I am looking forward to my year as your District Governor and hope to see another year of growth and enthusiasm as the Lions Centennial approaches

Yours in service,

DGE Lion Larry

Cocktails and shrimp cocktails in 20E-2

Hospitality Room at the State Convention in

Binghamton

District 20-E2 Special Event

What: Annual Club Officer Training & Club Work Party Day

Where: Empire State Special Needs Experience at Lions Camp Badger

725 LaRue Road, Spencer, NY

When: Saturday, June 13th, 2015 from 9:00 am - ?

Who: All club officers, club members & anyone else who would like to

help!

Again this year!! The club officer training has been changed to focus

on team building, team goal setting, and other team concepts. Time will

also be dedicated to reviewing the Lions Clubs International’s “MyLCI”

website. Attendees will receive a copy of the Club Officers Team Manu-

al.

Also, this year!! In conjunction with the club officer training, club mem-

bers are encouraged to come to Lions Camp Badger to help spruce up

the camp before it opens for the season. For clubs that have adopted a

cabin, this is a great time to come to camp and put the finishing touches

on projects in process.

This is a great way to meet, learn, and work with other Lions from

across our district. Bring a group from your club and have fun while

helping our camp prepare for the campers to arrive.

As in the past, free lunch will be provided to all officer training at-

tendees and work party participants.

PLEASE RSVP to [email protected] so that we can make sure

we have enough supplies and food for everyone!

mailto:[email protected]

Calling all Lions, Lioness &guests!

Saturday August 22, 2015

4th Annual Wine and Microbrew Tasting Cruise on the Canandaigua Lady

205 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua N.Y. 14424

Boarding 4:00pm Cruising 4:30pm Returning 6:00pm

$50 per person/$95 per couple

Raffles Light hors d’ oeuvres

Benefiting Lions Camp Badger children and young adults

Reservations & payment information will be available soon! Save the date on your calendar!!!

NYS LIONS CONVENTION BINGHAMTON

1ST VDGE Lynn Williams nominated by

PDG Rena Haigh

PDG Leadership Award presented

by PDG Phyllis Ludwig to Lion Steve

Hendrick

HELP WANTED!

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is holding its annual Finger Lakes bicycle race on August 15th,

beginning in Watkins Glen. "The Tour de Cure", used to raise funds for diabetes research, has a number

of routes around Seneca and Keuka Lakes. The ADA needs help to raise awareness and distribute bro-

chures in the next couple of weeks, as well as physical help on the day of the race. If you or your club is

able to help, or would like more information, please contact Lion Kris Alexich, Manager, Finger Lakes Tour

de Cure, at 315-438-8687 X3665, or myself, Lion Chris Keelty, District 20-E2 Diabetes Awareness Chair-

man, at 607-483-2556. If possible, please print the attached poster and display it in a prominent place in

your community. Thanks for your consideration!

2014—2015 District Calendar

June

13 Club Officer Training; Camp Badger

23-26 DGE School; Honolulu, Hawaii

25-29 International Convention; Honolulu,

Hawaii

Special Club Anniversaries

Club Yrs Charter Date

Cohocton Lioness 35 09/12/1979

Cohocton Lions 60 10/20/1954

Waverly Lions 85 01/28/1930

Victor Lions 75 02/05/1940

Big Flats Lions 45 02/09/1970

Man-Shortsville Lions 15 02/21/2000

So. Tier Retired Lions 25 04/25/1990

Cato-Meridian Lions 45 05/30/1970

CCE Gary turning the DG Banner and

Gavel over to DGE Larry

NYS & BLF RAFFLE

3 WINNERS FOR E-2

Lansing, Union Springs and

Avoca-Wallace

$500. each

SODUS LIONS CLUB

The Lions Club of Sodus held their 18th annual “Harley Raffle” on Sunday, April 19. The weather was

beautiful and the drawing party was well attended. First prize was a 2015 Harley-Davidson Road King

with cash prizes of $500, $300, $200, and $100. The final numbers are not in yet but the club ex-

pects to raise around $10,000 on this fund raiser. The club sells 1000 tickets for $30 apiece. Ticket

buyers may attend a drawing party which includes a chicken barbeque. At the party there are vari-

ous side raffles to raise additional money. All of the tickets were sold well in advance of the party.

North Rose lions were nice enough to come and sell tickets for their upcoming fund raiser.

LAST CHANCE

The Corning Lions Club is selling chances on a Steuben Lion. Tickets are $5.00 each and

the drawing will be held in June. The Lion is in perfect condition and was obtained from the

wife of one of our deceased members and was worth $2,000 new. Please send copies of

the following raffle ticket with your check to the Corning Lions Club, PO Box 1096, Corning

NY 14830. Or write your name, address, and phone number on a piece of paper and send

it with your check. We will transfer the info to a ticket.

Sodus Lions John Catlin and Brian

Marshall selling tickets for a 50/50

drawing and some metal Harley-

North Rose Lions selling tickets

for their upcoming raffle. Michelle Scoville

(Williamson, NY) bike

winner

Palmyra – Macedon Lions Club did something never done before in the history of the Pal-Mac Lions. Postponed the Easter Egg hunt from the April 4th to April 11th. It was cutting it close on April 4th the day before Easter, but due to snow covered ground and a threat of bad weather we thought it best. Although it was off schedule the children were there in full force and so were the Pal-Mac Lions. The vision screening is very busy and although the referrals are few, even one makes this a success. Lion Ed Plesa and new Lion Linda Pulcini gave the screenings. Eye glass collection has been up and there are a couple of new sources. We are hoping for some new members and have some in the wings. Our first road clean-up will be Wednesday, April 29th and from the looks of the residue after winter, it will mean many full bags of trash. Environ-mental Lion, Bill Bush has set up a great team and they will be helping with hard hats in place and vests on. Safety is always first on Route 31. The joint Pal-Mac Lion and Rotary Dinner was held on April 7th with a full house.. The meal was incredible and the location is always very special. Guest speaker was the President of the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance, Cindy Kimble; and what an insight into the importance of tourism in our Finger Lakes. The tourism industry employs approximately 56,000 and the money spent in this area yearly is over 2 billion a year. 1st photo: Ready, set, go. Easter egg hunt is on! 2nd photo: Pal-Mac Rotary President Bob Yost on the right and Pal-Mac Lion Bill Hassler on left. 3rd Photo: Environmental Lion Bill Bush on left and Lion Kathi Woodlock, VP Elections have been done and the next meeting will be with the Walworth Lions Club. There is lots going on and we are getting ready for a busy summer season. The flags at the Vietnam Memorial will be going up soon thanks to Li-on Ed Plesa and others.

PAL-MAC LIONS CLUB

WOLCOTT LIONS CLUB

Wolcott Lions Club welcomed guest speaker, Dr. Amanda Randall, Lake Breeze Chiro-practic, to the April 15 meeting. She gradu-ated from North Rose- Wolcott High School in 2006, and from Finger Lakes Community College in 2009. She went on to New York Chiropractic College, graduating in July 2013 with her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. She completed a 10 week internship in Pawtuck-et, Rhode Island from May-July 2013 with Dr. Donald Murphy. Returning to her hometown, Dr. Randall opened her office on October 20, 2014 in Wolcott, providing much need chiropractic healing services to the community.

Pictured from left to right: Lion Chuck

Madison, host, Dr. Amanda Randall and

Lion Stanley Hyde, President.

At the recent District Lioness Luncheon,

DG Gary Boisseau presented the District

Humanitarian Award to Lioness Cherie

Losey of the Corning Lioness Club. Li-

oness Cherie is the current President of

the Club and has been instrumental in

the club providing hundreds of vision

screenings each year in the Corning-

Painted Post area.

CORNING LIONESS CLUB

LANSING LIONS CLUB

The Lansing Lions were hosts for the recent Cabi-

net Meeting. Lunch included roast pork and sau-

erkraut and was well received by the hungry Li-

ons attending the meeting. Several Lansing Lions

helped to serve lunch and clean up while the Cab-

inet work continued.

NORTH ROSE LIONS CLUB

On April 8, 2015, at Skippers Landing Restau-

rant, Joe VanCura was inducted into the North

Rose Lions Club by District Governor Gary

Boisseau. Lion Joe is pictured flanked by Dis-

trict Gov. Gary and sponsor, Lion John Hewes.

Lion Joe is one of two new Lions welcomed by

the North Rose Lions in the last year. Also at-

tending that evening pictured in the group is

Lion Kim Boisseau. The North Rose Lions have

completed another successful Chocolate Bun-

ny sale with profits going to local food pan-

tries. The club is currently selling gift raffle

tickets with the drawing to be held on June

13th. Lion President Paul Wilson has set up an

Eye Screening Program for North Rose Ele-

mentary students May 5-8. The 15th Annual

NRW Golf Clinic will be held on Sunday May

31st from 4-5:30pm. Folks needing some help

with their game should stop up and receive

some free tips!

20-E2 RECOGNITION AND AWARDS DINNER

Miracles of Service

Award PDG Noni

Krom

Robert J. Uplinger

Lion Diana Featherly

Lion of the Year Lion Rodney Dutton

Recognition Award for Lion/Lioness

Liaison Rochelle Morse GMT Dick Ernest and GLT Bill Williams

Presidential Certificate of Appreciation

Lion Jake Brown

Progressive Melvin Jones PDG

Rena Haigh

VICTOR LIONS CLUB

Sue McNear dropping off glasses into the Victor Lions Club collection bin located at the Victor Town

Hall, 85 E. Main St., Victor, NY. The Victor Lions Club also collects used hearing aides. Both glass-

es and hearing aids are repaired and remade to distribute to those who have expressed a need.

With their 44th annual pancake breakfast, Victor Lions Club members provided the energy that

the Easter egg hunters needed. The kids enjoyed the fun and games with the Easter Bunny and Lion

sponsored by Victor Parks and Recreation Dept. on Saturday, March 28th. The snow made the hunt for

the eggs even more exciting!

Victor Lions Youth Wrestling Tournament held on Saturday, April 11th was a GREAT success! This third annual youth

event attracted local wrestlers and wrestlers and their parents and coaches from as far away as Bradford, PA. Good sportsmanship, good learning experience, good food, and a good time was had by all. Funds raised from the event support Campaign Sight First in working to eliminate preventable Blindness in the World, Vision Screening for pre-k Children, Eye Glasses and Examinations, Batavia School for the Blind, Large Print Books for the Victor Farm-ington Library, Finger Lakes Region Lions Hearing Foundation, Victor Central School Student Scholarships, Victor / Farmington Food cupboard, and many more community activities.

RUSHVILLE LIONS CLUB

Rushville Lions Road Clean-up

Rushville Lions Ramp Project

Completed May 1st—191 man hours

and a very happy recipient

Please accept my thanks and

blessings to you all. It was a

terrible shock but at least Lloyd

did not suffer. As mentioned,

he was playing his music when

stricken.

The cards were beautiful. I

loved reading the verses and

your personal messages. They

warmed my heart. Thanks so

much. Your support and pray-

ers are helping me heal faster

than anticipated.

Lion/Lioness Rochelle Morse

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