Volume 87, Issue 4 Governors Newsletter October 2009

The 2009 Fall Conference is this month. This is the one event of the year when we can come together and share the fellowship and affinity for Lions and the service to humanity. We are striving hard to make this event fun, educational, and worth your effort to attend. I am looking forward to a fun evening Friday for Dancing and Bull Riding. Let loose and have some cowboy fun. We have great speakers and a bonus of recognizing the Lion’s 1 millionth Lion, Barney Gill. We will also hand out a Gingko tree to each club that is represented at the District Meeting. This will be an over the top event you would not want to miss. When else will you see your Governor taken to task by a Mechanical Bull!

In my last message, we discussed Move to Grow, Being visible being relative to our communities and how that impacts our ability to successfully fund our projects. Every hands on; visible project our clubs do in the community exposes more citizens to Lions and what value we provide. All clubs benefit when we are active; which takes us to a new Move to Grow item. We should move to grow new clubs in our service areas. For some time now our Service area boundaries have evolved in to fundraising resource boundaries. This mind set has put limitations on our ability to expand new clubs in our District. I have even heard it said that they can start a new club but they can’t have our Wal-Mart. It is the “mine, mine, mine” mentality. Conversely we have clubs that are straining under the weight of the needs for glasses and eye exams in their service area. We have clubs that do not venture out in their service area. The question we have to ask; if your club is not visible in the community do you exist? If we do not exist, why would anyone want to donate to an organization that they cannot see any community benefit? They see us asking for donations but hardly ever see the money flow back. How would anyone know that we have service opportunities for them to give back if they do not know we exist? This is where extension for new clubs comes in. Look at your geographical service area boundaries. Can you honestly say that your club is seen offering service in all your service area? If not then do you really exist? Does Lions Clubs International exist in the minds of the citizens that live there? If not, and you can honestly say that your club doesn’t; then you should open up the opportunity to start a new club. More Lions clubs, smaller service areas provides two very important things. One, a new club in your service area will take away some of the financial burden your club has in servicing the area, and two, new clubs mean more Lions out in the community being visible and when we are visible, we exist in the minds of our citizens which as I said, benefits all Lions clubs. We have a Global Membership Advisor from LCI that will be visiting our District October 25th through the 27th. This Advisor will show us how we can recruit new members to start new clubs. These skills could also help us revitalize our existing clubs too. If you want to be a part of this or are interested in being a Guiding Lion, Contact me or any of my Governor’s Team. Move To Grow New Clubs. We all benefit from this movement. It is true, “A rising tide lifts all boats”. It’s wort h our efforts.

Lion Gary

Yes this is part 2. You give a Lion a soap box; they have a place to stand. There is so much going on we had to expand our message this month. In our efforts to create more service opportunities for us to be visible, make a greater impact, and spread passion to serve, our Governor’s team has made some fantastic connections and partnerships. At the beginning of the year, we met with the American Cancer Society. This connection will open up our organization to those cancer patients that are dealing with astronomical financial burdens as they seek medical treatments. Those on chemo and requiring new glasses now have our direct number to reach us for help. We have had a few calls for assistance from all over the region. We have even had calls from Richmond and Moyock, NC. With all the resources of contact information, we have been able to steer these individuals to the nearest club where ever they live. The other side of this connection is the exposure of Lions to more people. If the ACS has several thousand employees and volunteers, they now know who we are and what we do. Last month (August) Lion Ed Novak (Diabetes Awareness chair) and I had a meeting with the American Diabetes Association in Chesapeake which is the regional office that covers about our entire District. We formed a partnership with them. This partnership has opened up many opportunities for us and has allowed us to share their resources in the Pharmaceutical companies that provide diabetes supplies. First of all, opportunities; the ADA gets calls all the time from churches and corporations requesting diabetes screening at their location. They usually have to find some nursing organizations to help if available but this availability is sporadic. We have offered our organization as one of the options they can contact if there is a request for Diabetes screening. This gives our clubs great opportunities to serve the community and as I have said, the possibility to potentially save a life. We also get the opportunity to screen at the ADA “Walk out” community run, walk, and ride events they put on every year. Greater exposure for Lions! On the connections to resources, we have contacted the Home Diagnostics, Inc. a Mckesson Company who manufactures and distributes diabetes supplies. Get this; they have donated to us 1200 test strips and 12 “TRUEresult” blood glucose monitoring systems. Each system contains a meter, battery, Lancing device, 10 lancets, 10 test strips and a carrying case. We also get a 20% savings and a 24 hour turn around, free shipping. What a win-win situation in this partnership with the ADA! In September, 1st VDG Donna and I met with the American Red Cross in Norfolk. Their service area and zones almost mirror ours. They have request for the Lions to assist in their major blood drives around Thanksgiving and Christmas. They hold these blood drives at the major shopping malls all over the District. They asked for at least 2 Lions at each event to help in the greeting and assistance in the end of the donating process with drinks and escort services. This is very easy service. This partnership opens up opportunities for our members to serve and be visible as Lions. Future possibilities are to partnership with them to help us train for emergency response for disasters in our area. We could have our Lions trained for first aid, CPR, and disaster response so that in the event of an emergency, Lions will be side by side with the American Red Cross being part of the relief efforts and part of the solution. There are very exciting possibilities with this partnership. More details on this in the November KV newsletter. As you can see, Lions now have greater opportunities to serve and be visible and show our citizens that Lions ARE the organization to join to make a difference. Very, Very exciting! Let’s change the world, one service event at a time! Lion Gary

Immediate Past District Governor Doug Mueller

Fellow Lions, This month lets talk about Extension. New Clubs, new members. There are many Lions Clubs that do not want to give up service area to start a new Club. The standard response when faced with the idea of starting a new Club is ‘Bring us the new members.’ Sometimes they add ‘When we get to X members, then we will help you.’ That is alright if the Club is actively seeking to grow membership. However, many times the membership action plan is lacking one thing – Action. Don’t fear a new Club in your area, the process of recruiting to form a new Lions Club often results in membership gains for both the new Club and the sponsoring Club. Think about starting a Breakfast or Lunch Lions Club to pair up with your Dinner Club. There are many gyrations of this model. One area served by up to four Lions Clubs, all with separate meeting times, but all supporting a common set of projects and fundraisers. James City County is a perfect example, three clubs, Williamsburg Host, Williamsburg New Town and James City County. See you around the District!

Fellow Lions, One of the most important events in our Lions Year is coming up this month - Fall Conference. This year at Fall Conference we are offering both a Secretary and President's school for those of you that may have missed the course last April at Leadership Day. Lion Debbie Ivey, PDG will be teaching the Secretary School. She has planned an exciting program jammed packed with valuable information for the club secretary. Lion Art Dubey, PDG and I will be teaching the President's school. Our emphasis will be on how to run an effective meeting, with interactive role playing and audience participation. Both the classes are offered at no cost to the attendees. In keeping with the tradition that all Lions Leadership courses are available to Lions at no cost, you do not have to register for the conference to attend. On Friday evening I am looking forward to riding the mechanical bull at our "24-D Night at Gilley's". I encourage all Lions to come out and watch as I master bull riding! Warning: Be prepared to laugh until you cry. Lion Hauser says I have two left feet, but I am prepared to show him that I can actually Texas Two Step. Of course, not until I have had the lessons that are being provided to all of us that evening by a professional instructor. Anyone willing to dance with me does so at their own risk. Takers anyone? The Richmond County Lions Club will be hosting my hospitality suite (6th floor Presidential STE) both Friday and Saturday evenings after the nightly events. Please stop by and say "hello".

1st Vice District

Governor Donna Weiler

No monthly submission this month.

See Lion Al Miller’s thoughts in

“THE DAY I BECAME A LION”

2nd Vice District

Governor

Governor’s Blog Eyeglass Recycling Center Fall Conference Info Strides Walk for Diabetes Service Connect Club Activities The day I became a Lion Mystery Lion Scouting & Lions Nov. Region Meeting Info

24-A in Dulles Oct. 8th Hampton Phoebus Oct 15th

Surry County Oct 20th Cape Charles Oct 21st Windsor Oct 22nd Churchland Oct 26th Onancock Oct 27th Lancaster County Oct 28th

New Members (reported as of KV deadline) Oyster Point Mariner Karen Kendall sponsored by Jen Teh Chesapeake Host Iris Kolsar sponsored by George Kolsar Portsmouth Host Shawn Powers Tennessee Aragona Pembroke Lori Hinzpeter sponsored by Christine Johnson Virginia Beach Central Ruperta Mabasa sponsored by Alton Miller Williamsburg Newtown John Daniels sponsored by Phil Merrick Phyllis Merrick sponsored by Phil Merrick Oak Hall North Accomack Shirley Hundley sponsored by Kenneth Guy

In Memory of: Lion Carl White – Newport News Host Lion Charles Levitin Norfolk Host Lion Jeanie Wardle – Portsmouth Host

The KV extends respectful gratitude to those Lions who have passed on for their service to Lionsim.

M y s t e r y L i o n This mystery Lion has been a Lion for 34 years, serving as President of his club three times. He also has served the district in many other areas, which listing of those committees would be a “give-away”. This Lion has received the Lion of the Year Award from his club several times and is a Melvin Jones Fellow Award recipient. Our mystery Lion is retired from working for the City of Chesapeake and also has owned and operated several restaurants and catering businesses in Chesapeake. He is also a member of the Ruritans, Ambassador Club, and his local Baptist Church. He is married to a Lion and has several relatives that are also Lions. He is the father of four and has nine grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Can you guess who this? (Answer somewhere on a later page)

The Day I Became a Lion

Long, long ago and far, far away I saw some old men stacking newspapers in a bin. They were readying the bin to be picked up for recycling for the Lions Club. The Lions looked tired. Being only in my 30s, I decided to help. I stacked newspapers gratis for at least a month. Then I met new Lion Tom Murphy. He asked me if I would like to be a Lion. said sure after he explained what the Lions did. The older Lions never asked me to join. During my presidency, I came in contact with Ms. Collins at Holmes Convalescence Home who could not eat because her teeth were rotten and she was in great pain. Ms. Collins weighed 68 pounds down from 100+. She was in need of dental surgery to remove all her rotten teeth. I contacted Dr. Lee and he said the surgery and hospital bill would run into the thousands of dollars. I told him I was a Lion, but our Lions Club did not have the funds to pay for this operation and she would die if she didn’t have the operation. Duet o my persistence, he finally agreed to do the surgery and provide the hospitalization for free. This showed the power of the Lions name and made me a believer in Lionism.

Lion Alton Miller

I was asked to be a Lion by a friend. She had been a friend for quite a while and I had heard of some of the volunteer work she had done but I never thought I would have the time to do those things. I really didn’t have the time; two grandkids, a home and a part time job, church volunteering kept me busy. I reluctantly joined knowing I was already stretched thin. It is funny that when you are given the opportunity to do something, something that you have never done, your priorities change. I was asked to go and help at a homeless screening event. My job was to help register them for screening and do the follow up once they had been screened. I enjoyed conversing with these desperate and lost people whose life had been turned upside-down by the powerlessness of being homeless. In the follow up after the screening, we had reading glasses to offer. There was a gentleman that had not had a good pair of reading glasses in 4 years. He did have a pair but both nose bridge mounts were missing and when he used them he had to hold them to his face with one hand to use them. He selected a pair and the look of joy and gratification that came across his face when I told him they were his was beautiful. His smile was so big it probably hurt his face. It was at that time I knew. Service does open up new paths to the heart and for me, I found more time to serve with the Lions. Thank you Lion Gary for the opportunity to share my story. Signed, Grateful to be a Lion

There are projects that we have done that have changed our lives and affirmed our connection to the mission of Lions. Please share them with us.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR STORIES TO DG GARY RAPIER gtrapier24d@cox.net

CHANGES TO THE NEW DIRECTORY (Some notices, meant to be included in the September issue of the KV, were omitted in error by the KV Editor. Sorry!)

• Woodstock Lions Club has changed their meeting times as follows: OLD: Second Tuesday of each month - NEW: First and Third Tuesday of each month. Meeting times will remain the same.

• The Leo Club at Jamestown High School was not included in the new directory. The club is sponsored by the James City Lions Club and was chartered on December 17, 2008.

Pictured left is Lion Linda Rapier, Deep Creek Lions, helping to build a much needed wheel chair ramp at the home of a disabled person in the Deep Creek community.

LIONS

AT WORK

The Lions at Work sign pictured is available for your club also. For ordering details, contact Lions Tommy or Linda Rapier at 757-487-7453

MATTHEWS LIONS BUSY! Submitted by Lion Don Mikulecky Mathews Lions you are the greatest! We had a good Market Days. Food sales seemed to be good, thanks to all your hard work. In addition we had these results at the screening booth:

• Vision: 37 done, 10 full referrals and 7 referrals for readers. • Blood Pressure: 45 done with 10 referrals. • Diabetes: 45 done with 12 referrals.

Thanks to all! – Lion Don

• How can I get an audio version of the headquarters

edition of LION Magazine? Recording for the Blind and Books Aloud both furnish CDs, free-of-charge, to the blind. For more information, contact Recording for the Blind at 423-482-3496 or Books Aloud at 408-808-2613.

• Is Your Club Making News?

Whether a community project or a global effort, Lions are regularly in the news. Lions Clubs International is always looking for Lions in the headlines. Please e-mail the story or a description of the coverage your club received, so it can be shared with other clubs to pr@lionsclubs.org

• Lions Clubs Record Second Straight Membership Increase

At a time when many membership organizations are seeing a decline in members, Lions Clubs International, the world's largest service club organization, has recorded two straight years of membership increase. This is its first consecutive years of membership increase since the 1990s.

16th ANNUAL YORKTOWN LIONS SPONSORS

“BATTLEFIELD RUN FOR SIGHT” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009

5K RUN – 8:45 AM 10 MILE RUN – 10:00 AM

RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FROM 7:45 AM UNTIL 9:45 AM IN THE YORK HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA. THE RUN IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COURSES IN VIRGINIA, BOTH RUNS TRAVERSE THROUGH THE BATTLEFIELD TOUR ROADS, WITH SCENIC VIEWS OF WOODS, MEADOWS, FIELDS AND CREEKS. THE RUN STARTS AT THE HISTORIC SURRENDER FIELD, GOES OUT TO THE BEAUTIFUL “FRENCH LOOP” AND FINISHES ADJACENT TO THE YORK HIGH SCHOOL. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED BY CONTACTING LION BILL OR BOOTS WAINWRIGHT (757) 886-1302 OR EMAIL JWAINW1955@VERIZON.NET.

I would like to introduce myself, I am Lion Rue Stutevilleand I have been a member of the Ocean View Lions Club for 30 years this year. I have also been involved in the Scouts for 60 years this year. Scouting is why I am a Lion, I was asked to join by Lion William F. Moore. Lion Bill was

my Scoutmaster and my mentor. I have served all the positions in my club except Treasur

Boy

er.

When I joined Troop 5 in Ocean View it was sponsored by the Ocean View Lions Club. The club sponsored the troop for almost 70 years. The troop folded several years ago for the lack of leadership and boy membership. It was a sad day in my life but I was unable to take on the job as Scoutmaster at the time because of my job. The troop is up and running again but we do not sponsor it now. We keep our hand in Scouting in Norfolk by sponsoring scouting events and by donating to the Tidewater Council BSA. I am keeping my hand in scouting by working with a troop in the area and by serving as District Chairman of Norfolk’s Powhatan District. Next year the Boy Scouts of America will be 100 years old. The Tidewater Council is planning lots of great events to put Scouting before the public. Here in Norfolk we are planning to make it a great year. We are starting with this year with a camporee

in Norfolk. It will be on Little Creek Road for the public to see. Lions Clubs in the Tidewater area could get involved in Scouting, that is if you are not already with donations and by sponsoring a Scouting Unit. Also by asking a Scouting unit in your area to help with your projects. Scouting units are always looking for projects to help with. One of scouting biggest project is called Good Turn America. One of the thing Scouts are always looking for Eagle Scout projects. My son’s Eagle project was collecting Eye Donor cards; He had to get his troop involved and also the members of the Ocean View Lions Club. He set up at the Ocean View shopping center and worked the collection site for 8 hours. He and his group collected over 100 cards.

I would also like to introduce you to the new award that Lions have to honor Lions involved in Scouting. It would be a great way to honor a member of your club who is involved in the greatest youth movement in the world. The award is also for Lions involved with Girl Scouts too. If you are interested in learning more about Scouting I would love to give your Club a program. I am including the link to all the information about this award. The site is http://lionsclubscoutingserviceaward.com/ Thank you for being a Lion Lion Rue (Rudy) Stuteville Ocean View Lions Club

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On average, the LCIF SightFirst initiative requires a donation of only $6 US dollars to save a person from blindness

or restore their sight.

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER

AWARENESS MONTH

“If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work.

Much of the best work of the world has been done against seeming impossibilities.” Dale Carnegie

Eastern Shore Sight & Hearing Screening Submitted by Lion Nancy Cranford, L.A.M.P. Co-Chair Region III Zone F Chair Lion John Kellam brought together Deep Creek, DG Gary Rapier, Tappahannock, PCC Hauser Weiler, Richmond County, 1st VDG Donna Weiler, Virgina Beach Central, 2nd VDG Al Miller, Lion Deborah Gilliam & guest Randy Wright, Central Shore, Lion Ruth Kellam & Lion Ben Kidd, Cape Charles, Lion Ron Crumb, Oceanside, Lions John & Nancy Cranford, Jim Palacio, Roy Stockdill for a very successful sight, hearing, and diabetes screening outreach to migrant workers on the Eastern Shore of Virginia on August 30th.

Roy drove the Sight and Hearing Van. The Military Wives group at Bayside Baptist provided cookies. Chito & Rebecca Reyes of Oceanside Lions also provided cookies and crackers. The bodies were tired, but the hearts were light!

Seventy six migrant workers were screened. Leslie Escadante, Erika Peterson, Annabelle Rodriques, Claudia Martinez & Anna Mehfoud acted as interpreters. A very big THANK YOU goes to each of them. Without them, communication would have been lost! It was a GREAT DAY!

41st Annual York Lions Club Sponsored Fishing Trip is a Success SHARON BARTELS- York Lions Public Affairs Coordinator On the morning of August 26, the York Lion Members prepare to go out on a charter boat fishing trip on the Chesapeake Bay. Normally, this would not be newsworthy but there is one exception, the York Lion Members take Folks who are legally blind or visually impaired with them. The morning starts out early with the Lion Members picking up the legally blind or visually impaired at their residences. Every fishermen/women has a York Lion Sponsor to transport and aide them in order to have a safe and fun time. It was a gorgeous morning and a successful fishing trip with over a total of 149 fish caught by all. According to Lion Marty Fisher, Fishing Trip Chairman, almost 100% of the folks caught fish. It was a grand day on the water and everyone had a super great time.

York Lions continued: After the morning fishing venture the York Lion Sponsors bring all the fishermen and women to Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hampton to have a chicken dinner lunch served by the York Lion Club Members. It is a “sight” to see all their smiling faces and their gratitude for this day. As with every fishing trip there are winners for the most fish caught and the biggest fish. The 2009 winners were Mr. Ben Farmer and Mr. Forrest Black, respectfully. Mark your calendars for the last week of August 2010 for the York Lions 42nd Great Annual Fishing Event.

York Lions Induction Dinner and Melvin Jones Fellowship Award: On 25 June 2009, the York Lions inducted their new Club Officers officiated by the incoming District Governor Gary Rapier. Lion Fred Farthing, 2008-2009 York Lions President passes the gavel to the Lion Brock Robertson for 2009-2010. Both Lion Fred and Lion Brock have served as York Lion Presidents before. In addition to the induction of Lion President Brock is his wife, Ruth Robertson, who was sworn in as the Club's secretary. Lion Ruth was a former secretary and also a past president of the York Lions Club. Many other new officers were sworn in by Lion Gary Rapier.

Another proud moment during the York Lions Induction Dinner was an award presented to Lion Ellen "Boots" Wainwright, pictured left. The Melvin Jones Fellowship is the highest form of recognition given by the Lions Foundation, and is awarded for dedicated humanitarian services. The Melvin Jones Fellowship honors Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs International. The photo on right shows outgoing York Lion President Fred passing the gavel to new President Lion

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Southside Lions

Saturday, 20 June, was a beautiful, bright late Spring morning for Southside Lions Quarterly Adopt-A-Highway community service project for our two mile stretch of Providence Road. Our hardy crew rendezvoused at 8 AM at McDonalds Restaurant on Indian River Road and by 8:30 we The eight Lions participating were: (One of our newest Lions) Dave Berg, (Soon to be Most Immediate Past President) Frank Brothers, Neil Burke, Jimmy Hofer, (Soon to be our new Lion King) Ben Hurr, (Past District Governor) Dick Knox, Tom Shenk and Joe Schaedel. We picked up a total of 17 bags of debris and were all wrapped up and headed for homW

Southside Lions continued: The Southside Lions Club presented to Lion Jimmy Hofer (left), the Melvin Jones Fellow, for dedicated humanitarian services. The Melvin Jones Fellowship honors Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions International, and is the highest form of recognition conferred by the foundation.

Southside Lions Club Community Service Projects

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Lions Clubs worldwide provide service to the sight and hearing impaired. They also provide service to their communities. The service to the communities is not always in the form of a cash donation, but in providing service that does not require the club to raise funds.

The Chesapeake Southside Lions Club provides service to our community in several ways. We provide transportation for the blind and elderly. We have adopted a highway that we maintainWe volunteer at the Chesapeake Free Clinic, and we sponsor American Red Cross Blood Drive twice a year. Our August Blood Drive generated 44 good units of blood for the Red Cross. It only takes about six Lions to run a successful Blood Drive and the rewards are priceless. Not only did we help our own community, we have over the years gained several new Lions as a result of being out there in the public.

the end of each quarter in The Knights Vision!

Answer to “ Mystery Lion”

LION TOMMY RAPIER

Deep Creek Lions Club

Our 24D Leaders were looking good at 24B and 24-C Fall Conferences!

Pictured below, DG Gary Rapier and wife Lion Renee, and 1st VDG Donna Weiler and husband, Lion Hauser made time in their busy schedules to attend the 24B Fall Conference in Williamsburg on the first weekend in Sept.

Then, later in the month, they made a good showing at the District 24-C Fall Conference

Pictured right, having a heck of a good time, is 24-D PCC Lion Hauser

Weiler, and PCC Ken Issac from 24 A.

The conference was in Staunton on the third weekend in September.

The Middle Town Lions Club, with Norfolk State University Disability Services,

cordially invites you to their First Annual Charter Night dinner. This historic event is “after five attire”, at Scott-Dozier Dining Hall on the Campus of Norfolk State University, Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM.

Norfolk Middle Town Lions Club received its charter on June 12, 2009 from Lions Club International (LCI). Our efforts will be to carry out our motto ‘We serve’ and all of the objectives of Lions Club International.

Please, join us in this historic celebration. Reservations are encouraged to facilitate seating arrangements.

RSVP by October 12, 2009 or contact our event coordinator at Norfolk Middle Town Lions Club, Attn: Lion Beverly Harris, P.O. Box 1433, Norfolk, VA 23501-1433. You may also call 757-479-2889 or email hsebbharris@aol.com.

Cost: $35.00 per person In Lionism, We Serve,

Stephen E. Harris, Middle Town Lions Club, First Vice President

TRAVELING LEO REPORT 2009 – 2010

EYEGLASS RECYCLING CENTER STOP..... do not throw away those broken glasses. They are sent to ReSpec and they recently sent a check for $ 981.41. That included broken glasses as well as the glasses we can't use. What a great source of income for the EGRC. DID YOU KNOW...3,460 glasses were received at the EGRC in July. 1,253 of those were washed, read and packaged. Twenty-Two (22) volunteers worked 115 1/2 hours. DID YOU KNOW..4,000 glasses were sent to Remote Area Medical in Wise VA, 650 went to Uganda & the Union Mission Ministries took 2,000 to Romania. That all took place in July! In August 1,000 pair went to the Eastern Shore for the LAMP project, and glasses will also go to Homeless Connect in Norfolk. ARE YOU NEEDED... YES, please call the center & schedule a time to work. Mercury Blvd..Lion Jim Adams 757-874-0055, Zone A..Lion Don Mikulecky 804-725-9536. You can now drop glasses off at the Southside center at 2040 Broadmoor Ave in Chesapeake. Make sure the name of your club is with the glasses and the packing is secure, it is an outside drop box. Progress is being made on the Southside site, five (5) new machines are now at the Southside site. Keep watching the KV for the opening date. Pat yourself on the back, your work is being sent around the world and used locally, doesn't it make you feel good? Lion Nancy Cranford - EGRC PR Chair

Oceana-Lynnhaven-Golden Lions Club Officers for 2009-2010 were installed by District Governor Lion Gary Rapier at the Club's regular meeting on July 23. The DG also inducted new member Lion Jeff Parker, and made his official visit to the club. Several awards for 2008-2009 were

also presented to individual Lions. Cabinet Secretary Lion Donnie Johnson and Zone E East Chairman Lion Stan Furman also attended the meeting.

Left: New Lion Jeff Parker proudly displays his membership certificate after

being inducted by the DG.

Pictured right: Outgoing President Lion Chuck

Steenburgh presents the Lion of the Year Award to Lion Al

Blackburn

Left: Outgoing President Lion Chuck Steenburgh presents a

Presidents' Appreciation Award to Lion Bill Hastings

Right: Outgoing President Lion Chuck Steenburgh is surprised

by Lion Randy Jones with a Distinguished Service Award

OCEANSIDE LIONS were honored to have our Zone E-East chair, Stan Furman, visit the club. Lion Stan was there to let us know he is available to help the club in any way he can. Lion W.T. Perkins form the Eye Glass Recycling Center came and gave a program on the new Southside center. He brought one of the new machines for us to see. The center has bought 5 and should be opening for business hopefully by the first of Oct. He was encouraging the club to commit to a day of service.

Lion President Jeff Blair, Lion W. T. Perkins

and Lion Nancy Cranford Lion Stan Furman, Zone E - East Chair, Thalia Lions Club

and Lion Roy Stockdill.

Left: Lion President Jeff Blair and Lion W. T. Perkins, Director EGRC.

In Virginia, health fair tends to America's poor

Did you see the article in France 24 about R.A.M. that pictured our 1 VDG Lion Donna Weiler? If you missed it, you might also wonder what is France 24?

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Launched on December 2006, FRANCE 24 is the new 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective and to convey French values throughout the world.

Caption on France 24 photo in article : A woman helps a young girl select glasses in the vision area during the annual Remote Area Medical on July 24, 2009 at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Wise, Virginia. Close to 600 doctors and support staff volunteer their time for free treatment to individuals who have difficulty getting health care. Picture by Paul J. Richards, France 24

Poquoson Lions Club Health Fair submitted by Lion BT Smith, Poqouson Lions

On Saturday the 12th of September the Poquoson Lions Club, along with the Poquoson Food Lion and pharmacy students from Hampton University, conducted a community Health Fair where we provided hearing, sight, diabetes, glaucoma and blood pressure screening for the entire community. The Poquoson Lions’ made the arrangements to have screening unit, owned by District 24-D Lions, available for their use to conduct the screenings. To help defray the costs associated with this effort the Poquoson Lions, again with the generosity of Farm Fresh sold BB-Q, hamburgers and hot dogs.

Pictured above: Pharmacy Student Marquita Simms (sitting) is conducting blood pressure screening for two attendees while Lion Kathy Feigh (center) is assisting Lion Vern Krueger in the performance of Diabetes screening. Twenty eight Poquoson Lions participated along with JP Jones and 6 students from Hampton University to make this event a success. Almost 80 individuals were screened and the club raised sufficient funds to pay for these screenings and to place over $400 into their charity fund. Pictured right: Jeff Richardson, Farm Fresh Manager, inspects the food operations while Lion Debby Clotfelter takes his order and Lion Jacki Prindle watches.

Southside Eyeglass Recycling Center to open October 19th! Dear Fellow Lions: The time has finally arrived for the opening of the Southside Eyeglass Recycling Center at 2040 Broadview Avenue, Chesapeake, VA. (Sight & Hearing Van Bldg). Prior to opening this center, we plan on having an orientation and training session for all Lions who are interested in working at the Southside Eyeglass Recycling Center, processing used eyeglasses. The training is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2009 with three sessions scheduled as follows: First Training - 11AM - 1PM Second Training - 1PM - 3PM Third Training - 3PM - 5PM To schedule Lions from your club for this training, please contact Lion Dick Knox at 502-1477 or by EMail at _rfknoxsr@aol.com_ (rfknoxsr@aol.com) and indicate the number of Lions and which training session you wish to attend. After the training on October 10th, the Southside Eyeglass Recycling Center will began operating officially starting October 19, 2009. Each Lions Club on the Southside should have a specific Lion designated to organize Lions from their club to go to the center to work on a weekly, bi-monthly or monthly basis. With proper notice we can arrange for the center to be open during the day, evening and on the weekend. When you wish to work at the Southside Eyeglass Recycling Center you should call Lion Mary Davis, telephone 463-6763 rpt 463-6763. If Lion Mary is not available, leave a message and she will contact you within 24 hours. If after 24 hours you have not had a response, please contact Lion Dick Knox at 502-1477 rpt 502-1477 to schedule your work session. We wish to operate this center on a schedule so there are not any conflicts with too many Lions arriving at the same time on the same day. There are five new lensometers available for "reading" the glasses, as well as jobs of washing glasses, wiping glasses, sorting glasses, as well as other duties to be performed. Come to the training and learn how to work at the center - all the tasks are fairly easy and requires only a limited amount of training. Any questions, please contact me at the following phone or address. Yours in Lionism, Lion R. F. "Dick" Knox, PDG Phone: 757-502-1477 Email : rfknoxsr@aol.com

Fall Conference Update #2

District this year. To do this, Lion 1st VDG Donna and PCC Hauser Weiler have assisted us in procuring 58 Gingko

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Each club that is represented at the District Meeting on October 24th will get one

dify the achievement contest to provide 500 points for each club that ants this tree. Digital Photo’s of tree planting are required to receive points. Attach photo to Achievement reporting e ail “ o must be in picture with tree.)

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District 24D Fall Conference - October 23rd & 24th

Schedule i. 10/23 - Registration 1-5 pm

Fr ”Nig pm

Sat. pm

Training - 8:45 – 11:45 am Lunch - 12 pm – 2 pm

Cabinet & District Mtg - 2:30 pm Conference Banquet – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

ht Out at Gilleys” - 7 pm – 10

10/24 – Registration 8 am – 12 Breakfast - 7 am – 8:30 am

Featured speakers, continued:

Fal rict l Conference Reminder from DistSecretary Donnie Johnson

“I just noticed that there was an error in the printed information for the dinner for the Fall Conference. The dinner choices are Chicken Marsala and London Broil....not Roast Beef. All Clubs are requested to bring with them to the Fall Conference something to be used at the Silent Auction. Please give these items to either 1st VDG Lion Donna Weiler or 2nd VDG Lion Al Miller. The 1st VDG will be giving each club in the District a 3' Ginko Tree....it is suggested that you make sure you have some type of vehicle to take this tree home with you. You can plant this tree any place you want to in your service area. A nice suggestion is to honor a past Lion who has provided his/her service to the Lions. Remember to remind those coming to the Friday "Night at Gileys" to dress like a Cowboy or if you are a lady.....Cowgirl.”

NOTE: Larger (and clearer) version of

registration form was in the August issue of the Knights Vision

NOVEMBER 2009 REGION MEETINGS Please note reservations are required. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Region I Meeting – Monday, November 9, 2009 - Bayside Convalescent Home, 1 Vantage Drive, Poquoson, VA Meal cost:$18.00 plus one canned good Make Checks payable to Poquoson Lions Club. Mail to: Lion Judy Lange, 7 Robert's Landing, Poquoson, VA 23662

For further information call Lion Ray Yannello at 757-570-6650. Reservations must be received with remittance

by November 1st.

______________________________ ______________________________ ___________________ Name Club/District Committee Number Attending

Check enclosed for __________________

Region II Meeting – Thursday, November 5th, 2009 – Smithfield Center, 220 North Church Street., Smithfield,

Va.

Meal cost: $18.00. Make Checks payable to Smithfield Lions Club. Mail reservations to Lion Sandy

MacGregor, 221 Smith Drive., Smithfield VA 23430. For further information call Lion Sol Sherfey at 757-535-

4776. Reservations must be received with remittance by October 28th.

______________________________ ______________________________ ___________________ Name Club/District Committee Number Attending

Check enclosed for _________________

Region III Meeting – Wednesday, November 11, 2009 – Island House Restaurant, 17 Atlantic Ave.,

Wachapreague, Va.

Meal cost: $18.00. Make checks payable to Central Shore Lions Club. Mail reservations to Lion Anne Dize

19460 Oakland Drive. Onancock, Va. 23417. For further information call Lion John Willis Kellam at (757) 787-

1022. Reservations must be received with remittance by November 1st 2009.

______________________________ ______________________________ ___________________ Name Club/District Committee Number Attending

Check enclosed for__________________

Sight & Hearing MobileSight & Hearing Mobile

Eyeglass Recycling CenterEyeglass Recycling Center

Service ConnectService Connect

“Alone we can do so little;

together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

This Space is AvailableThis Space is Available Lions let other Lions know about your service projects / activities / fundrais-ers. If other Lions know they may be able to offer assistance or participate in your fundraisers or projects.

This space is available to all Lions Clubs.

NeededNeeded——Diabetes ScreenersDiabetes Screeners

October 4-6 American Diabetes Association

Step Out! “Walk to fight diabetes today”

Afro American Fest at Town Park

November 14-15 “A walk for diabetes awareness”

Mobile Sight & Hearing Unit Mobile Sight & Hearing Unit ScheduleSchedule

Oct 3-Hampton Phoebus @ HELP Inc 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Oct 4-Diabetes Step Out @ Matteson Trail, 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Oct 5/6-Richmond County Schools/Essex County Schools, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Oct 7-Zone B Outreach Project @ Chamberlain Hotel, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Oct 10-Richmond County @ Warsaw Fest, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Oct 13-Oyster Point Mariner @ Ferguson Center, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Oct 15-Little Creek @ Longshoreman’s Hall, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Oct 17-Portsmouth Host @ Emmanuel AME Church, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Oct 28-Princess Anne @ Creeds Senior Center, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Eye Glass Recycling Center Eye Glass Recycling Center ScheduleSchedule

Operating Hours: Fridays 11:00 AM —3:00 PM

Mobile Sight & Hearing Unit Lion Doug Mueller, IPDG 757-483-0199 Home 757-537-4796 Cell 757-558-6639 Office

Eye Glass Recycling Center Lion Jim Adams 757-874-0055 Home

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thoughtful, committed citizens can

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irginia Beach, VA 23464

ion Gary T Rapier

irginia Beach, VA 23464 1841 Gettysburg Road 1841 Gettysburg Road VV

District Governor

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1841 Gettysburg Road

Vir 4 ginia Beach, VA 2346

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L ion Donna Weiler

267 Dawson Lane

Whit 78 e Stone, VA 225

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Virgin 452 ia Beach, VA 23

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L ion Donnie Johnson

904 Whitbeck Court

Vir 4 ginia Beach, VA 2346

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Lio on n Brock Roberts

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