1

Volume 45 Issue 7 Editor Lion Hope MacBride January 2018

Published by Multiple District 32

Phone 866-853-6600

Web Site httpsouthcarolinalionsorg

ldquoPEACE IS HARMONY HARMONY IS

PEACE BEING AT ONE AND FIGHTING AT

THE LEASTrdquo Tiffany Duong

Tiffany is the MD32 Peace Poster Contest winner

Turn to page 5 to see all 4 District winners

2

State and District Conventions

This year is a year of joint conventions leading up to combining Districts A amp D and Districts B amp C

into two districts Districts A amp D will become District S and Districts B amp C will become District C

Please join us at these conventions

Districts 32B amp 32C Convention

February 16th to 17th 2018 Crowne Plaza 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd N Charleston SC 29418

Important Links

Registration (Deadline 20218)

Program Ad Information (Deadline 20118)

Constitution amp Bylaws (to be voted on at District Convention)

Districts 32A amp 32D Convention

March 2-3 2018

The Inn on The Square Greenwood SC

Guest Speaker IP Thomas Gordon

Important Links

Invitation

Registration (Deadline 22018)

Program Ad Information (Deadline 22318)

94th Multiple District 32 Convention

April 20mdash21 2018

Doubletree by Hilton

2100 Bush River Rd Columbia SC 29223

Registration (TBD)

Program Ad Information (Deadline 4818)

3

Lions Vision Services A South Carolina Charity

Dear Lions

The New Year is an opportunity for reflection and celebration

In the Lions Year 2018 our donors have enabled 52 South Carolinians to receive life changing eye surger-ies 41 to receive hearing aids and 11019 to be screened for vision deficiencies While it is sometimes difficult to quantify what these numbers really mean the individuals behind those numbers have been changed forever

One of our eye surgery clients wrote ldquoI walked out of surgery and could see colors cars people lights all the things we just take for granted It was absolutely magnificentrdquo

The New Year is an opportunity to evaluate new challenges

As we continue our vital work of sight conservation hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians are counting on us for help living safe meaningful and fulfilling lives Some may be wondering how the changes to the tax laws will impact your ability to contribute to this life-changing work I invite you to re-view some of the facts about these changes as they relate to charitable giving through these articles from the Association of Fundraising Professionals

Congress Approves Tax Reform Bills

Congressional Joint Committee of Taxation Statement

Tips for Giving After the Tax Bill

Regardless of these new changes one thing has not changed the unique impact your gift to LVS has on the blind and visually impaired across the Palmetto State We have never had so many opportunities to serve our fellow man

The New Year is an opportunity to resolve to do something bold

We often mark the New Year with resolutions Let our resolution be this let us strive to do more in 2018 to eradicate blindness in South Carolina Let us give more to preventative measures like vision screenings Let us work more to refer clients in need of eye surgeries Let us listen for the opportunity to help those who need a hearing aid Let us say that in 2018 we gave our all and did our absolute best to make this state a brighter place to live Let us say in 2018 that we were knights of the blind

I hope you will join me in this special crusade with the time talent and treasure we need to succeed

Yours in Lionism

Lion Daniel J Prohaska MA CFRE

Lions Vision Serves a SC Charity Facebook Page httpswwwfacebookcomlionsvisionservices

LIONS VISION SERVICES web site

httpsclionsorgwp2

4

David Dority Multiple District 32

Council Chairperson 2017-2018

2018 ndash WHAT DO WE ANTICIPATE IN THE NEW YEAR

We have closed out another year a year with much celebration and special events During the past year we marked the end of the first century of Lion-ism and the beginning of a new century as Lions Now as we move into 2018 what do we as Lions foresee or expect

After such a momentous year there may be some Lions who expect a let-down in spirit Other members might foresee this year as a time to sit back and boast about what a good year 2017 was However there are many Li-ons that see last year as a springboard into a year of opportunities and lots of possibilities

This year we will see changes take place in the structure and activities across Multiple District 32 Change takes a lot of flak and is often viewed as the bad guy Change is sometimes seen as an inconvenience as a disruption or as a speed bump in our lives Very few of us are immune from change and every New Year brings change in some areas of our lives Our reaction to change is often the determining factor to a good year versus a rough year When we look for the positive rather than the negative or when we can see the opportunity versus the inconvenience we are more likely to see success and achievement rather than failure in our efforts

It can be easy to point out the negative to find fault and to complain It might take some work to accept change and some effort to bring about the desired results Yet being positive being willing to try and being an en-courager can be just as contagious as the other side of the coin

This year we will have two joint district conventions as we transition into two districts Joint conventions open the possibilities of more clubs working together more resources to support each convention and less expense than would be required to put on two separate conventions With the support of our membership and our clubs we could see a larger turnout for our guest speakers These are just a few of the positive results from working together for the good of our districts and multiple district

In July 2018 we move from four to two districts in Multiple District 32 It has taken work to put the plan together to prepare the leadership and to work out the constitutions and by-laws It will require more work this year to see positive results and to see a smooth transition It is up to each of us to work with positive attitudes to bring about good healthy and unified districts as we keep our focus on serving South Carolina

2018 can be another great year where we see growth new leadership and harmony through collaboration among clubs May we all strive to do our very best to make it that kind of year

Lion David Dority

Council Chairperson

Rev David Dority Council Chairperson

2017-2018

504 Marietta Drive Greenwood SC 29646

864-993-0572 ddority1950yahoocom

5

Multiple District 32 NewsMultiple District 32 News

PEACE POSTER CONTEST

Each year Lions clubs around the world sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups This art contest encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace For more than 25 years millions of children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest The theme of the 1017-2018 Peace Poster Contest is ldquoThe Future of Peacerdquo and students ages 11 12 and 13 were eligible to participate

The State winning poster was selected by a panel of local professional artists and art teachers as the overall winner for Multiple District 32 (South Carolina)rdquo

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PEACE POSTER WINNERS FROM DISTRICTS A B amp D

District 32A winner is Naomi Bayne Naomi is a 7th grader at Gettyrsquos Middle School Submitted by Easley Lions Club

District 32D winner is Malory Mason Malory is a 7th grader at Pleasant Knoll Middle School Sub-mitted by Tega Cay Lions Club

District 32B winner is Abigail Kirk-wood Abigail is a 8th grader at Dubose Middle School Submitted by Summerville Lions Club

Congratulations to District 32C and Tiffany Duong Tiffany is a 7th grader at St James Middle School Poster was submitted by the South Strand Lions Club

6

A MESSAGE FROM PAUL DOVE MD32 GST

Exploring LCIrsquos Website for New Service (and Other) Ideas

One of the aims of creating the new-this-year Club Service Chair (CSC) officer is to encourage clubs to

consider new service projects To plant new ideas for such projects LCI has a page on each of the five

service emphases----hunger environment diabetes pediatric cancer and vision Simply logon to

Lions Clubs International and use the search box to find ldquoEnvironment Service Projectsrdquo for example

or try this URL where the above search should take you

httpwwwlionsclubsorgresourcesENpdfsgst1Epdf

Thatrsquos where I found one of the five suggestionidea sheets Try your hand at locating the other four

Call it a ldquotreasure huntrdquo

Herersquos another URL If it does not open you will have to do another search box search under ldquoe-

booksrdquo and then scroll down to ldquoservice chairperson e-Bookrdquo

httpwwwlionsclubsorgresourcesENpdfsebookDA-CSCEBpdf

Itrsquos also useful to log on occasionally to LCI then key on ldquoLions Members Centerrdquo and see whatrsquos new

under ldquoclub service chairpersonrdquo and ldquoGSTrdquo as these are being updated periodically Or better yet

look up GAT (Global Action Team) for even more information on the four GAT components----

leadership membership service and LCIF There is a world of information on LCIrsquos website for

sure And our four GAT areas are contingent on each other Each one affects the other three

ldquoWe Serverdquo

And we report to MyLCI each month these service activities and how many folks have benefitted

from our service

6

A MESSAGE FROM PAUL DOVE MD32 GST

Exploring LCIrsquos Website for New Service (and Other) Ideas

One of the aims of creating the new-this-year Club Service Chair (CSC) officer is to encourage clubs to

consider new service projects To plant new ideas for such projects LCI has a page on each of the five

service emphases----hunger environment diabetes pediatric cancer and vision Simply logon to

Lions Clubs International and use the search box to find ldquoEnvironment Service Projectsrdquo for example

or try this URL where the above search should take you

httpwwwlionsclubsorgresourcesENpdfsgst1Epdf

Thatrsquos where I found one of the five suggestionidea sheets Try your hand at locating the other four

Call it a ldquotreasure huntrdquo

Herersquos another URL If it does not open you will have to do another search box search under ldquoe-

booksrdquo and then scroll down to ldquoservice chairperson e-Bookrdquo

httpwwwlionsclubsorgresourcesENpdfsebookDA-CSCEBpdf

Itrsquos also useful to log on occasionally to LCI then key on ldquoLions Members Centerrdquo and see whatrsquos new

under ldquoclub service chairpersonrdquo and ldquoGSTrdquo as these are being updated periodically Or better yet

look up GAT (Global Action Team) for even more information on the four GAT components----

leadership membership service and LCIF There is a world of information on LCIrsquos website for

sure And our four GAT areas are contingent on each other Each one affects the other three

ldquoWe Serverdquo

And we report to MyLCI each month these service activities and how many folks have benefitted

from our service

7

ALERT MINUTE FROM LION MARY LOUISE RESCH MD32 ALERT CHAIR

January 2018

As the old year ends and a new one begins I thought Irsquod share a few ALERT related New Yearrsquos Reso-

lutions to start off your 2018

Plan Ahead Disasters can happen in the blink of an eye so the more you think ahead the easi-

er it will be to deal with it when it comes

Be Thankful We were very fortunate to experience limited damages from Hurricane Irma in

2017 Be thankful for not experiencing a major disaster for a third year in a row

Collaborate Work together as a Club District and State to make a difference in your communi-

ties where you work and live One voice is a solo but together we are a CHOIR singing out the

Lions message of ldquoWE SERVErdquo each and every day

Get Involved Whether itrsquos in disaster planning response or some other activity give back in

some way this coming year

Communicate If yoursquore in need please let someone know If you are able to help reach out and

make a difference

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful 2017 and herersquos looking forward to an even better 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Lion ml

When disaster strikes LCIF and Lions are among the first there to lend a hand We stay for as long as it

takes to finish the work and help give disaster victims their lives back From September 11th to the

2009 Australian bush fires to the relief provided to flood victims in South Dakota more than four dec-

ades ago LCIF gives some comfort to those who have lost everything But we need your support to be

ready for the next disaster and to give victims perhaps the most important gift we can hope for the

future

Please visit wwwlciforg to read stories and testimonials from LCIF disaster relief recipients learn

more about the Foundationrsquos disaster aid efforts and find the latest updates on our disaster work

8

CALLING ALL LIONS VISION SCREENERS

Do you want to learn more Do you feel that a certification process would give us more credibility when talk-

ing to nurses and administrators about vision screening Lions KidSight USA has created a certification process

and I would like to invite you to check it out This is not certification on how to conduct our vision screenings

but why vision screening is so important Congratulation to Lion Hope MacBride and don Putro of Tega Cay

Lion Judy Scott of Columbia NW and Lion Rick Pressly of Abbeville for successful completion of this Certifica-

tion If you or someone in your club has completed the certification please let me know and Irsquoll publish their

name in this column

See the email below from Lion Dan Uitti Lions KidSight Foundation for instructions

Dear Lions You are welcome to apply for and study then take the Lions KidSight USA Certification Test The test will re-sult in receiving a Certificate upon successfully passing the test Send an email to danuittinet to attain the registration information In the meanwhile study the Lions KidSight USA Training Manual at the website - httplionskidsightusaorgtraining Study this guide httplionskidsightusaorgwp-contentuploads201510LKSUSA-Training-Manual-Rev20171107pdf Be sure to know your LCI Membership ID Thank you Lion Dan Uitti Lions KidSight USA Foundation Webmaster danuittinet

9

FROM THE DESK OF DG RICHARD WHITLOCK of SC District 32 A

Happy New Year Fellow Lions

May your New Year be filled with Hope Love Peace Good Health and Prosperity

December started out with our Global Action Team training with much information shared about LCIF Leadership Membership and Service Several clubs were in attendance and special thanks to all the leadership support

We were able to attend the Southside Gala in Spartanburg as well as a couple Lions club Christmas Parties Fellowship with our fellow Lions this time of year is always special

We hope you and your families had a blessed Christmas season

On a sad note many of our fellow Lions passed away in December Our sympathy and prayers are with each of these families

Now the New Year has begun we will complete our club visits in January and then focus on those clubs with special needs as well as our membership goals

We will have our next Leadership meeting on Monday January 8th to continue to work toward a successful year The convention speaker has been confirmed and we look forward to a great con-vention in Greenwood in March

We will continue to share with you the emphasis of a higher level of service and embracing our motto ldquoWe Serverdquo by the Power of We

Just a Reminder LCI vision statement is ldquoTo be the global leader in community and humanitarian ser-vicerdquo Let us work together as a team to make this a reality

On a personal note our youngest son was in a motorcycle accident Christmas Eve in Tampa FL on his way to a family dinner He has a broken clavicle 6 broken ribs broke scapula and a severe concussion as well as several areas of road abrasion He has no memory of what happened but we are grateful he was going slow He is in a lot of pain with any movement We had arrived in FL on Dec 23rd to celebrate Christmas with all our family so we were able to be with him We go visit every day to try to keep giving him Hope and try to keep him comfortable We are so thankful that he was not hurt worse and pray for healing and comfort Please join us in prayer as he has a two to three month recovery

Service Projects = Membership Growth amp Retention

Respectfully Submitted DG Richard Whitlock Website wwwe-districtorgsites32a

Richard Whitlock District Governor 32-A

2017-2018

62 Roselite Circle

Greer SC 29650

864-918-7833 864-918-7832

rewhitlock08gmailcom

10

In memory of James In memory of James ldquoldquoJimJimrdquo rdquo Edwin WrightEdwin Wright

James ldquoJimrdquo Edwin Wright

February 27 1919 ndash December 24 2017

James ldquoJimrdquo Edwin Wright Sr 98 widow of Dorothy Miller Wright passed away on December 24 2017

A native of Spartanburg County son of the late Laurens Eugene and Ina Gertrude Drummond Wright He

was a US Army WWII Veteran retired employee of Community Cash in Greer SC and a member of Fair-

view Baptist Church in Greer SC Known affectionately by many as Pa he was an avid Clemson Tigers fan

and attended all the football and basketball home games Jim also cheered for the Braves and attended the

Greenville Drive baseball games Jim enjoyed his garden every summer and sharing the bounty from the

earth with family and friends Jim had a big heart for animals especially his cat ldquoTiardquo and took pleasure in

helping to tend to the cows on his daughterrsquos farm

Jim joined the Greer Lions Club in 1988 and was selected Lion of the Year 1991-1992 for his years of faith-

ful service to the club the community and for all the Lions Club brooms he sold for many years Jim was

always the leading broom salesman year after year Being an active member Jim was always there to help

each year at the Greer High School football concession stand one of the Lions Clubrsquos biggest fundraisers

Jim also helped every year at the annual Greer community Big Thursday Hot Dog supper provided by the

Greer Lions Club where he served hundreds of hotdogs always wearing his Community Cash apron Jim

was selected and presented the highest Lions Club award in 2013-2014 the Melvin Jones Fellow award

Jim will be forever remembered for his hard work dedication and service to the Greer Lions Club and the

Greer Community

Sincerely

Karen Kenyon

President

Greer Lions Club

Roger Rainey

Golf Tournament Chairperson

Greer Lions Club

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District 32A NewsDistrict 32A News

Boiling Springs Lions Club

The Boiling Springs Lions and LEOrsquos brought some Christmas cheer to the residents of Wesley Court Nursing Home in Boiling Springs on December 11 2017 The below pictures depict Lion Louise Rakes reading the Christmas story from the Bible Lion Harold Rakes leading fellow Lions and Leorsquos singing Christmas carols Santa (Lion Harold Ezell) arriving with gifts for each resident LEOs and Lions helping Santa distribute the gifts

The winning Peace Poster for 32A submitted by the Easley Lions

Club The artist is Naomi Bayne a 7th grade student at Gettys Mid-

dle School in Easley Holding the poster are 2 of the judges who

are professional artists ndash on the left is Helen Scott Correll and on

the right is Lalage Warrington

Picture to the left is of

the 3 winning Peace

Posters for 32A being

held by the 3 judg-

es From left to right

Helen Scott Correll hold-

ing 3rd place winner

sponsored by the Spartanburg Evening Lions Club artist is

Ryleigh Willard a 6th grade student at Gable Middle

School Lion Jan Benjamin holding 2nd place winner spon-

sored by the Piedmont Lions Club artist is Marley Clark a

7th grade student at Powdersville Middle School and winning

poster being held by Lalage Warrington which was sponsored by the Easley Lions Club artist is Naomi

Bayne 7th grade student at Gettys Middle School

12

The Spartanburg Lions Club celebrated their 84th year with the SC School for the Deaf and Blind at their Annual Christmas Luncheon sponsored by SCSDB Itrsquos a wonderful celebration when the school thanks the Spartanburg Lions Club for their support and the Lions get to celebrate Christmas with the wonderful children at SCSDB Pictures to the left are members of the Spartanburg Lions Club and the stu-dents at SCSDB who performed at this yearrsquos Christmas program

SPARTANBURG LIONS CLUB

Spartanburg Lions Club President Paul Lundberg presents a $5000 check to SCSDB Foundation Execu-tive Ann Ackerman

Spartanburg Lions Club President presents Lion Mike White with the Lion Of The Year Award and a Melvin Jones Fellow plaque in recognition of his endless work for the Spartanburg Lions Club

This year the schoolrsquos music program has made a Christmas cd Be sure to ask Lion Ann Ackerman about it

LIBERTY LIONS CLUB

129 Liberty Middle School art students participated in the Peace Poster Contest under the direction

of the art teacher Elaine Snell This yearrsquos Liberty Middle School Peace Poster Contest winners are

front row from the left to right Gracie Jackson 8th grade 1st place winner Makenna Hatto 6th

grade 2nd place winner and Kieryn Segal 7th grade 3rd place winner

Back row left to right are Liberty Lions Peace Poster chairman Oscar Thorsland Lions District 32-A

District Governor Richard Whitlock Liberty Middle School art teacher Elaine Snell and Liberty Lions

Club president Jean Thomas

13

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-B GOVERNOR JOHN ENRIGHT

I sure hope the December Holidays were a joy to all of you as they were for Lion Dot an me I hope that not toooo many pounds were gained form all the fine food we all ate

It is hard to believe that half of our Lions year is over I am happy to report that I met my main objective of visiting all of the clubs in the district

ldquoHappy New Yearrdquo Unfortunately rest time is over We have a lot more to accomplish before our year is done Here are a few items of note

1 Special meeting to select a 2nd Vice District governor Time and place TBD If you are willing to step up as leader please ldquothrown your hat into the ringrdquo

2 2nd International VP Jung-Yul Choi will visit the Charleston area We are planning a reception at the Redbank Club 630 pm 22 January Menu and cost to follow

3 Joint District 32B amp C Convention at the Crowne Plaza North Charleston February 16 -17 Please register early This will help us with the meal count and other admin actions

4 Joint District 32A amp D Convention at the Inn On the Square Greenwood March 2-3

5 MD 32 State Convention at the DoubleTree Columbia April 20 ndash 21

If this is not enough we must work on membership growth assist the small clubs and perhaps maybe a new club WOW Oh wait there is more form nominating committees vote in new slate of officers (remember to report to LCI) and fund raisers Candy Day is a good one as proceeds go to LVS and can be used towards a Dr Franklin Mason Fellow

Fellow lions lets continue to work together to make this a great year

We need to be more diligent in reporting our service activities to LCI If your club is lax in this area please try a bit harder Help us get to 100 reporting

Lion Presidents ndash you have received the requirements for ldquoHall of Famerdquo and ldquoLion of the Yearrdquo nomina-tions Let us make sure that your deserving lions receive the recognition that is due to them

This is new please mark your calendar

I want to encourage all 32B clubs to submit photos of your activities and upcoming events to Lion Beverly Long Blong8scrrcom for inclusion in the Palmetto Lion

WE SERVE

John Enright District Governor 32-B

John Enright

District Governor 32-B 2017-2018

H 843-824-5642 C 706-340-3186

jenright123bellsouthnet

11

District 32A NewsDistrict 32A News

Boiling Springs Lions Club

The Boiling Springs Lions and LEOrsquos brought some Christmas cheer to the residents of Wesley Court Nursing Home in Boiling Springs on December 11 2017 The below pictures depict Lion Louise Rakes reading the Christmas story from the Bible Lion Harold Rakes leading fellow Lions and Leorsquos singing Christmas carols Santa (Lion Harold Ezell) arriving with gifts for each resident LEOs and Lions helping Santa distribute the gifts

The winning Peace Poster for 32A submitted by the Easley Lions

Club The artist is Naomi Bayne a 7th grade student at Gettys Mid-

dle School in Easley Holding the poster are 2 of the judges who

are professional artists ndash on the left is Helen Scott Correll and on

the right is Lalage Warrington

Picture to the left is of

the 3 winning Peace

Posters for 32A being

held by the 3 judg-

es From left to right

Helen Scott Correll hold-

ing 3rd place winner

sponsored by the Spartanburg Evening Lions Club artist is

Ryleigh Willard a 6th grade student at Gable Middle

School Lion Jan Benjamin holding 2nd place winner spon-

sored by the Piedmont Lions Club artist is Marley Clark a

7th grade student at Powdersville Middle School and winning

poster being held by Lalage Warrington which was sponsored by the Easley Lions Club artist is Naomi

Bayne 7th grade student at Gettys Middle School

12

The Spartanburg Lions Club celebrated their 84th year with the SC School for the Deaf and Blind at their Annual Christmas Luncheon sponsored by SCSDB Itrsquos a wonderful celebration when the school thanks the Spartanburg Lions Club for their support and the Lions get to celebrate Christmas with the wonderful children at SCSDB Pictures to the left are members of the Spartanburg Lions Club and the stu-dents at SCSDB who performed at this yearrsquos Christmas program

SPARTANBURG LIONS CLUB

Spartanburg Lions Club President Paul Lundberg presents a $5000 check to SCSDB Foundation Execu-tive Ann Ackerman

Spartanburg Lions Club President presents Lion Mike White with the Lion Of The Year Award and a Melvin Jones Fellow plaque in recognition of his endless work for the Spartanburg Lions Club

This year the schoolrsquos music program has made a Christmas cd Be sure to ask Lion Ann Ackerman about it

LIBERTY LIONS CLUB

129 Liberty Middle School art students participated in the Peace Poster Contest under the direction

of the art teacher Elaine Snell This yearrsquos Liberty Middle School Peace Poster Contest winners are

front row from the left to right Gracie Jackson 8th grade 1st place winner Makenna Hatto 6th

grade 2nd place winner and Kieryn Segal 7th grade 3rd place winner

Back row left to right are Liberty Lions Peace Poster chairman Oscar Thorsland Lions District 32-A

District Governor Richard Whitlock Liberty Middle School art teacher Elaine Snell and Liberty Lions

Club president Jean Thomas

13

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-B GOVERNOR JOHN ENRIGHT

I sure hope the December Holidays were a joy to all of you as they were for Lion Dot an me I hope that not toooo many pounds were gained form all the fine food we all ate

It is hard to believe that half of our Lions year is over I am happy to report that I met my main objective of visiting all of the clubs in the district

ldquoHappy New Yearrdquo Unfortunately rest time is over We have a lot more to accomplish before our year is done Here are a few items of note

1 Special meeting to select a 2nd Vice District governor Time and place TBD If you are willing to step up as leader please ldquothrown your hat into the ringrdquo

2 2nd International VP Jung-Yul Choi will visit the Charleston area We are planning a reception at the Redbank Club 630 pm 22 January Menu and cost to follow

3 Joint District 32B amp C Convention at the Crowne Plaza North Charleston February 16 -17 Please register early This will help us with the meal count and other admin actions

4 Joint District 32A amp D Convention at the Inn On the Square Greenwood March 2-3

5 MD 32 State Convention at the DoubleTree Columbia April 20 ndash 21

If this is not enough we must work on membership growth assist the small clubs and perhaps maybe a new club WOW Oh wait there is more form nominating committees vote in new slate of officers (remember to report to LCI) and fund raisers Candy Day is a good one as proceeds go to LVS and can be used towards a Dr Franklin Mason Fellow

Fellow lions lets continue to work together to make this a great year

We need to be more diligent in reporting our service activities to LCI If your club is lax in this area please try a bit harder Help us get to 100 reporting

Lion Presidents ndash you have received the requirements for ldquoHall of Famerdquo and ldquoLion of the Yearrdquo nomina-tions Let us make sure that your deserving lions receive the recognition that is due to them

This is new please mark your calendar

I want to encourage all 32B clubs to submit photos of your activities and upcoming events to Lion Beverly Long Blong8scrrcom for inclusion in the Palmetto Lion

WE SERVE

John Enright District Governor 32-B

John Enright

District Governor 32-B 2017-2018

H 843-824-5642 C 706-340-3186

jenright123bellsouthnet

12

The Spartanburg Lions Club celebrated their 84th year with the SC School for the Deaf and Blind at their Annual Christmas Luncheon sponsored by SCSDB Itrsquos a wonderful celebration when the school thanks the Spartanburg Lions Club for their support and the Lions get to celebrate Christmas with the wonderful children at SCSDB Pictures to the left are members of the Spartanburg Lions Club and the stu-dents at SCSDB who performed at this yearrsquos Christmas program

SPARTANBURG LIONS CLUB

Spartanburg Lions Club President Paul Lundberg presents a $5000 check to SCSDB Foundation Execu-tive Ann Ackerman

Spartanburg Lions Club President presents Lion Mike White with the Lion Of The Year Award and a Melvin Jones Fellow plaque in recognition of his endless work for the Spartanburg Lions Club

This year the schoolrsquos music program has made a Christmas cd Be sure to ask Lion Ann Ackerman about it

LIBERTY LIONS CLUB

129 Liberty Middle School art students participated in the Peace Poster Contest under the direction

of the art teacher Elaine Snell This yearrsquos Liberty Middle School Peace Poster Contest winners are

front row from the left to right Gracie Jackson 8th grade 1st place winner Makenna Hatto 6th

grade 2nd place winner and Kieryn Segal 7th grade 3rd place winner

Back row left to right are Liberty Lions Peace Poster chairman Oscar Thorsland Lions District 32-A

District Governor Richard Whitlock Liberty Middle School art teacher Elaine Snell and Liberty Lions

Club president Jean Thomas

13

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-B GOVERNOR JOHN ENRIGHT

I sure hope the December Holidays were a joy to all of you as they were for Lion Dot an me I hope that not toooo many pounds were gained form all the fine food we all ate

It is hard to believe that half of our Lions year is over I am happy to report that I met my main objective of visiting all of the clubs in the district

ldquoHappy New Yearrdquo Unfortunately rest time is over We have a lot more to accomplish before our year is done Here are a few items of note

1 Special meeting to select a 2nd Vice District governor Time and place TBD If you are willing to step up as leader please ldquothrown your hat into the ringrdquo

2 2nd International VP Jung-Yul Choi will visit the Charleston area We are planning a reception at the Redbank Club 630 pm 22 January Menu and cost to follow

3 Joint District 32B amp C Convention at the Crowne Plaza North Charleston February 16 -17 Please register early This will help us with the meal count and other admin actions

4 Joint District 32A amp D Convention at the Inn On the Square Greenwood March 2-3

5 MD 32 State Convention at the DoubleTree Columbia April 20 ndash 21

If this is not enough we must work on membership growth assist the small clubs and perhaps maybe a new club WOW Oh wait there is more form nominating committees vote in new slate of officers (remember to report to LCI) and fund raisers Candy Day is a good one as proceeds go to LVS and can be used towards a Dr Franklin Mason Fellow

Fellow lions lets continue to work together to make this a great year

We need to be more diligent in reporting our service activities to LCI If your club is lax in this area please try a bit harder Help us get to 100 reporting

Lion Presidents ndash you have received the requirements for ldquoHall of Famerdquo and ldquoLion of the Yearrdquo nomina-tions Let us make sure that your deserving lions receive the recognition that is due to them

This is new please mark your calendar

I want to encourage all 32B clubs to submit photos of your activities and upcoming events to Lion Beverly Long Blong8scrrcom for inclusion in the Palmetto Lion

WE SERVE

John Enright District Governor 32-B

John Enright

District Governor 32-B 2017-2018

H 843-824-5642 C 706-340-3186

jenright123bellsouthnet

13

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-B GOVERNOR JOHN ENRIGHT

I sure hope the December Holidays were a joy to all of you as they were for Lion Dot an me I hope that not toooo many pounds were gained form all the fine food we all ate

It is hard to believe that half of our Lions year is over I am happy to report that I met my main objective of visiting all of the clubs in the district

ldquoHappy New Yearrdquo Unfortunately rest time is over We have a lot more to accomplish before our year is done Here are a few items of note

1 Special meeting to select a 2nd Vice District governor Time and place TBD If you are willing to step up as leader please ldquothrown your hat into the ringrdquo

2 2nd International VP Jung-Yul Choi will visit the Charleston area We are planning a reception at the Redbank Club 630 pm 22 January Menu and cost to follow

3 Joint District 32B amp C Convention at the Crowne Plaza North Charleston February 16 -17 Please register early This will help us with the meal count and other admin actions

4 Joint District 32A amp D Convention at the Inn On the Square Greenwood March 2-3

5 MD 32 State Convention at the DoubleTree Columbia April 20 ndash 21

If this is not enough we must work on membership growth assist the small clubs and perhaps maybe a new club WOW Oh wait there is more form nominating committees vote in new slate of officers (remember to report to LCI) and fund raisers Candy Day is a good one as proceeds go to LVS and can be used towards a Dr Franklin Mason Fellow

Fellow lions lets continue to work together to make this a great year

We need to be more diligent in reporting our service activities to LCI If your club is lax in this area please try a bit harder Help us get to 100 reporting

Lion Presidents ndash you have received the requirements for ldquoHall of Famerdquo and ldquoLion of the Yearrdquo nomina-tions Let us make sure that your deserving lions receive the recognition that is due to them

This is new please mark your calendar

I want to encourage all 32B clubs to submit photos of your activities and upcoming events to Lion Beverly Long Blong8scrrcom for inclusion in the Palmetto Lion

WE SERVE

John Enright District Governor 32-B

John Enright

District Governor 32-B 2017-2018

H 843-824-5642 C 706-340-3186

jenright123bellsouthnet

14

District 32B NewsDistrict 32B News

BEAUFORT LIONS CLUB

Lion Kathy Holley Sams teacher and chairperson of the peace post-

er committee presented Sam with the certificate and check Sam

was presented with a $50 check from the club and the family were

treated to dinner at Golden Corral Sam Blair represented Boulden

Middle School as the Beaufort Lions Club Peace poster winner for

2017

DENMARK LIONS CLUB DG John is pictured as he inducts Myrtis Williams into the Den-mark club She is seen here with her sponsor Anna Martin

ORANGEBURG LIONS CLUB

DG John inducted John Bolton the newest member of the Or-

angeburg Lions Club

15

SUMMERVILLE LIONS CLUB

Summerville Lions enjoyed a Christmas party pot luck

luncheon together two days after participating in the

Summerville parade

SUMMERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB

Lion President George Jenkins of the Summerville Noon

Lions Club presenting the Lion of the Year plaque for 2017-

2018 to Lion Dorothy Enright

Summerville Noon Lions President George Jenkins

presented a pin to Lion Diane Jenkins for her years of

service

16

Wow Christmas has come and gone Were you ready I donrsquot think any of us ever truly feel ready Hopefully we all paused and thought of whom we were able to help or give to during the Holiday Season I read that some of the angels on the Salvation Army Trees were returned without sponsors More could have been done My club always gives blankets to the local shelter and to the home-less

Then it is the start of the New Year with new resolutions new goals and new beginnings Letrsquos make some realistic attainable goals for the coming year Ask one person to come to your meeting Donrsquot pressure them to join but just to see what it is about Try to convince that member that is considering quitting into giving it one more year

Letrsquos all try to go to a District function Go to the last 32C convention in North Charleston or attend a District meeting just to get a feel for what goes on In the spring there will be a training seminar of some kind that we can all benefit from Go to your first Zone meeting or host a Zone meeting Whatever you chose just remember that you tend to get out of a membership exactly what you put into it

DG Cathy Morse

Cathy Morse District Governor 32-C

2017-2018

814-706-4692

cmorse577gmailcom

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-C GOVERNOR CATHY MORSE

District 32C NewsDistrict 32C News

FLORENCE EVENING LIONS CLUB

Making The Season Bright

Lions and Leos from South and West Florence High Schools made Christmas very special for 19 underprivi-leged and special needs children Each child had breakfast provided by McDonaldrsquos a gift from Santa Claus who arrived on a fire truck and a $100 shopping spree for items of clothing

15

SUMMERVILLE LIONS CLUB

Summerville Lions enjoyed a Christmas party pot luck

luncheon together two days after participating in the

Summerville parade

SUMMERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB

Lion President George Jenkins of the Summerville Noon

Lions Club presenting the Lion of the Year plaque for 2017-

2018 to Lion Dorothy Enright

Summerville Noon Lions President George Jenkins

presented a pin to Lion Diane Jenkins for her years of

service

16

Wow Christmas has come and gone Were you ready I donrsquot think any of us ever truly feel ready Hopefully we all paused and thought of whom we were able to help or give to during the Holiday Season I read that some of the angels on the Salvation Army Trees were returned without sponsors More could have been done My club always gives blankets to the local shelter and to the home-less

Then it is the start of the New Year with new resolutions new goals and new beginnings Letrsquos make some realistic attainable goals for the coming year Ask one person to come to your meeting Donrsquot pressure them to join but just to see what it is about Try to convince that member that is considering quitting into giving it one more year

Letrsquos all try to go to a District function Go to the last 32C convention in North Charleston or attend a District meeting just to get a feel for what goes on In the spring there will be a training seminar of some kind that we can all benefit from Go to your first Zone meeting or host a Zone meeting Whatever you chose just remember that you tend to get out of a membership exactly what you put into it

DG Cathy Morse

Cathy Morse District Governor 32-C

2017-2018

814-706-4692

cmorse577gmailcom

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-C GOVERNOR CATHY MORSE

District 32C NewsDistrict 32C News

FLORENCE EVENING LIONS CLUB

Making The Season Bright

Lions and Leos from South and West Florence High Schools made Christmas very special for 19 underprivi-leged and special needs children Each child had breakfast provided by McDonaldrsquos a gift from Santa Claus who arrived on a fire truck and a $100 shopping spree for items of clothing

16

Wow Christmas has come and gone Were you ready I donrsquot think any of us ever truly feel ready Hopefully we all paused and thought of whom we were able to help or give to during the Holiday Season I read that some of the angels on the Salvation Army Trees were returned without sponsors More could have been done My club always gives blankets to the local shelter and to the home-less

Then it is the start of the New Year with new resolutions new goals and new beginnings Letrsquos make some realistic attainable goals for the coming year Ask one person to come to your meeting Donrsquot pressure them to join but just to see what it is about Try to convince that member that is considering quitting into giving it one more year

Letrsquos all try to go to a District function Go to the last 32C convention in North Charleston or attend a District meeting just to get a feel for what goes on In the spring there will be a training seminar of some kind that we can all benefit from Go to your first Zone meeting or host a Zone meeting Whatever you chose just remember that you tend to get out of a membership exactly what you put into it

DG Cathy Morse

Cathy Morse District Governor 32-C

2017-2018

814-706-4692

cmorse577gmailcom

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-C GOVERNOR CATHY MORSE

District 32C NewsDistrict 32C News

FLORENCE EVENING LIONS CLUB

Making The Season Bright

Lions and Leos from South and West Florence High Schools made Christmas very special for 19 underprivi-leged and special needs children Each child had breakfast provided by McDonaldrsquos a gift from Santa Claus who arrived on a fire truck and a $100 shopping spree for items of clothing

17

HARTSVILLE LIONS CLUB

Santarsquos Visit

Lions hosted a needy family with Christmas gifts and a visit from Santa Claus

MYRTLE BEACH LIONS CLUB

Helping Others

Lion Diane PrsquoPool and other club members assisting the Salvation Army

MULLINS LIONS CLUB

Party Time

Lions partnered with Santa Claus to provide Christmas gifts for a great group of kids in the Marion County Schools

SOUTH STRAND LIONS CLUB

Protecting the Environment

Lions cleaned Sanford Cox Park They swept raked and picked up trash in the park and along the waters edge

18

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-D GOVERNOR RHETT HAIR

Namaste

We have started the New Year Now the 101st year of lions We are preparing the District Conven-tions A and D together B and C together to prepare for the com-bining of the Multiple Districts into two Even though it is the second half of the Lions year nothing is slowing down We con-tinue to prepare for Joint District Convention Our hats off to Li-ons Bobbie Dove and Art Smith for their work Work on the Mer-ger continues with the development of the new District Constitu-tion amp By Laws Our new officers are working on their intents and their clubrsquos endorsements Work continues on the State MD Con-vention Thanks to PDG Pat Friday and Lion Melody Hair for your efforts

We are developing our plans for our District Officer Training for next year We are looking at the NewberryClinton area for May Some questions for the District

What can we do to get more participation from the Clubs

How do we make the training more meaningful you

Your Participation is welcomed and your input makes a differ-ence The District is a Team We Win or Lose together Let me know what you think fffiremedic19yahoocom

Please keep all of our Lions Families in your prayers especially those who have had losses this Holiday Season

WE Serve

Rhett Hair District Governor 32-D

2016-2017

97 Brooks Quarry Road Winnsboro SC 29180

C 803-261-4758 fffiremedic19yahoocom

Did you know about LCI Online Radio

Lions Clubs online internet radio is free streaming music for your listening pleasure as well as

news and announcements for and about Lions Click a play button to enjoy a station of your

choice

18

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 32-D GOVERNOR RHETT HAIR

Namaste

We have started the New Year Now the 101st year of lions We are preparing the District Conven-tions A and D together B and C together to prepare for the com-bining of the Multiple Districts into two Even though it is the second half of the Lions year nothing is slowing down We con-tinue to prepare for Joint District Convention Our hats off to Li-ons Bobbie Dove and Art Smith for their work Work on the Mer-ger continues with the development of the new District Constitu-tion amp By Laws Our new officers are working on their intents and their clubrsquos endorsements Work continues on the State MD Con-vention Thanks to PDG Pat Friday and Lion Melody Hair for your efforts

We are developing our plans for our District Officer Training for next year We are looking at the NewberryClinton area for May Some questions for the District

What can we do to get more participation from the Clubs

How do we make the training more meaningful you

Your Participation is welcomed and your input makes a differ-ence The District is a Team We Win or Lose together Let me know what you think fffiremedic19yahoocom

Please keep all of our Lions Families in your prayers especially those who have had losses this Holiday Season

WE Serve

Rhett Hair District Governor 32-D

2016-2017

97 Brooks Quarry Road Winnsboro SC 29180

C 803-261-4758 fffiremedic19yahoocom

Did you know about LCI Online Radio

Lions Clubs online internet radio is free streaming music for your listening pleasure as well as

news and announcements for and about Lions Click a play button to enjoy a station of your

choice

19

District 32D NewsDistrict 32D News

ABBEVILLE LIONS CLUB

Abbeville Lions Club Arbor Day Celebration in December 2017 at Westwood Elementary School Fourth Graders We planted one tree with the Students help this year We were not able to obtain the tree samplings as in the past years to give them each one to take home

BLYTHEWOOD LIONS CLUB

Our annual Breakfast with Santa held on the 9th of December was another very successful event

Children made crafts at the craft table helped by some very enthusiastic LEOs Vision Screening was

held for anyone wishing to get their vision checked Breakfast always fantastic as Blythewood Lions

know how to cook The biggest hit of the day of course was the big guy himself Santa Happy Holi-

days to all from Blythewood Lions and LEOs

Left Blythewood LEOs from Blythe-wood and Westwood HS

Below Blythewood Lions

20

COLUMBIA NORTHWEST LIONS CLUB

Lion Sandra Shelton President of the Friends of Car-olina School for Inquiry parent group enlisted the service of Lions Kathy Evans and Damon Hodges stu-dents to fill bags with toiletries for local shelters

Lions pictured with the students are (l-r) Sandra Shel-ton Judy Scott amp Victoria Dixon-Mokeba

Columbia Northwest Lions Clubs held their final Shoe Donation Drive Saturday Dec 2nd Total shoes col-lected to date 485 pairs with a few more expected

Pictured with the partial shoe collection is (L-R) Cleo-patra Allen Four Corners International Mission South Carolina Coordinator Judy Scott club President and Belinda Toatley club Director Not pictured was Di-anne Barnes club Secretary

The Columbia NorthWest Lions Club Christmas party held at their local community center on Decem-

ber 7th A fun time was had by all

DG Rhett and Lion President Judy DG Rhett and Lion Melody having fun

Lion Victoria striking a pose

Lions Belinda Sandra and Judy

21

The Mid-Carolina Lions Club has 3 members celebrating January Birthdays and they want to give back Join us on January 20 2018 from 10 am-12pm

Holiday Inn Express amp Suites in Newberry Link to Flyer and Invitation

Mid Carolina Three new Lions induct-

ed and two returning at recent Mid

Carolina Lions meeting

Mid Carolina VCC Rick Pressly inducts

new Mid Carolina Lions in Dec

Mid Carolina Lions with new Legacy

Project signage provided by Legacy

grant from LCIF

MID CAROLINA LIONS CLUB

RIVER HILLSLAKE WYLIE LIONS CLUB

The childrenrsquos choir from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind performed during the River HillsLake Wylie Lions Club annual holiday dinner on Tuesday Dec 5 at the River Hills Country Club Link to complete article

Frank Van Leer center is named a Melvin Jones Fellow during

the River HillsLake Wylie Lions holiday dinner on Dec 2 He is

joined by previous MJ Fellows Bob Daley l and Dick Lewis

20

COLUMBIA NORTHWEST LIONS CLUB

Lion Sandra Shelton President of the Friends of Car-olina School for Inquiry parent group enlisted the service of Lions Kathy Evans and Damon Hodges stu-dents to fill bags with toiletries for local shelters

Lions pictured with the students are (l-r) Sandra Shel-ton Judy Scott amp Victoria Dixon-Mokeba

Columbia Northwest Lions Clubs held their final Shoe Donation Drive Saturday Dec 2nd Total shoes col-lected to date 485 pairs with a few more expected

Pictured with the partial shoe collection is (L-R) Cleo-patra Allen Four Corners International Mission South Carolina Coordinator Judy Scott club President and Belinda Toatley club Director Not pictured was Di-anne Barnes club Secretary

The Columbia NorthWest Lions Club Christmas party held at their local community center on Decem-

ber 7th A fun time was had by all

DG Rhett and Lion President Judy DG Rhett and Lion Melody having fun

Lion Victoria striking a pose

Lions Belinda Sandra and Judy

21

The Mid-Carolina Lions Club has 3 members celebrating January Birthdays and they want to give back Join us on January 20 2018 from 10 am-12pm

Holiday Inn Express amp Suites in Newberry Link to Flyer and Invitation

Mid Carolina Three new Lions induct-

ed and two returning at recent Mid

Carolina Lions meeting

Mid Carolina VCC Rick Pressly inducts

new Mid Carolina Lions in Dec

Mid Carolina Lions with new Legacy

Project signage provided by Legacy

grant from LCIF

MID CAROLINA LIONS CLUB

RIVER HILLSLAKE WYLIE LIONS CLUB

The childrenrsquos choir from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind performed during the River HillsLake Wylie Lions Club annual holiday dinner on Tuesday Dec 5 at the River Hills Country Club Link to complete article

Frank Van Leer center is named a Melvin Jones Fellow during

the River HillsLake Wylie Lions holiday dinner on Dec 2 He is

joined by previous MJ Fellows Bob Daley l and Dick Lewis

21

The Mid-Carolina Lions Club has 3 members celebrating January Birthdays and they want to give back Join us on January 20 2018 from 10 am-12pm

Holiday Inn Express amp Suites in Newberry Link to Flyer and Invitation

Mid Carolina Three new Lions induct-

ed and two returning at recent Mid

Carolina Lions meeting

Mid Carolina VCC Rick Pressly inducts

new Mid Carolina Lions in Dec

Mid Carolina Lions with new Legacy

Project signage provided by Legacy

grant from LCIF

MID CAROLINA LIONS CLUB

RIVER HILLSLAKE WYLIE LIONS CLUB

The childrenrsquos choir from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind performed during the River HillsLake Wylie Lions Club annual holiday dinner on Tuesday Dec 5 at the River Hills Country Club Link to complete article

Frank Van Leer center is named a Melvin Jones Fellow during

the River HillsLake Wylie Lions holiday dinner on Dec 2 He is

joined by previous MJ Fellows Bob Daley l and Dick Lewis

22

THE MATHEWS LIONS CLUB

Centennial Legacy Project

The Mathews Lions Club presents a study carrel and two chairs to the Greenwood County Public Library This was their community Centennial Leg-

acy Project along with their statewide involvement in the Centennial Legacy Project at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind Outdoors Recreation and Learning Park

The group picture includes (left to right) Lion Claudia Dority Club Vice President Lion Robert Abercrombie Club Director Lion Pat Abercrombie Club President Lion David Dority MD32 Council Chairperson Prudence Taylor Directory of the Greenwood County Library and Julie Horton Club Membership Chairperson

FORT MILL AND TEGA CAY LIONS CLUB

Fort Mill Lions Club and Tega Cay Lions Club share a school district and either work together to service the

district or split the district schools according to accessibility to the club At any rate we need to collaborate to

make sure all of Fort Mill School District is served When Fort Mill Lions Club disbanded two years ago Tega

Cay took up the slack for Peace Poster and served all 4 middle schools The 20172018 school year saw a 5th

middle school (Pleasant Knoll Middle School) and the resurgence of the Fort Mill Lions Club We are happy to

say the Fort Mill Lions Clubrsquos first major service project was reclaiming the Peace Poster Contest for Fort Mill

and Banks Road Middle Schools Tega Cay continues with Gold Hill and Springfield Middle Schools and started

the Peace Poster Contest at the new Pleasant Knoll Middle School Malory Mason a 7th grader from Pleas-

ant Knoll Middle School was this years District D winner

Tega Cay Lions Club ndashSpringfield Middle Pleasant Knoll Middle and Gold Hill Middle

Fort Mill Lions ClubmdashBanks Trail Middle Fort Mill Lions ClubmdashFort Mill Middle

23

WINNSBORO LIONS CLUB

Winnsboro DG Rhett Hair inducts 3 new

Lions into the Winnsboro Lions Club at

their recent Christmas celebration

Winnsboro Lions Club held its annual

Christmas gathering and enjoyed the

presence of 67 members and guests as

well as several prospective members

Winnsboro Lions President Bill Haslett presents

a Presidents Service Recognition Certificate to

Lions Margaret and Gene Holmes

24

News from International News from International

NEVER STOP LEARNING (or relearning what we have forgotten) LCI offers leadership training materialsresources which include a mix of curriculum materials speaking presentations with notes and activity guides Each month The Palmetto Lion will feature a different training opportunity Here in the Lions Learning Center you can learn and practice key leadership skills for your role as a Lions leader and to be successful in all your projects Courses are categorized by four key skills Leadership Man-aging Others Achieving Results and Communication These courses typically take 30 to 60 minutes to com-plete If you are new to LLC you will need to create an account Please have your Lions Member ID number ready

In addition to the training materials offered on the Training MaterialsResources Page check out the learning opportunities through Lions University Lions University is offered by the USACanada Lions Leadership Forum

December 2017 January 2018 International Calendar (httpmemberslionsclubsorgENeventscalendarphpaugust)

January 7-13 LCIF Week January 8-14 Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger

January 13 Melvin Jonesrsquo birthday

January 15 Peace Poster Kits go on sale from Club Supplies Sales

February 1 International Peace Poster contest winners will be notified on or before this date

February 8 Application deadline for Standard Core 4 and IAG grants to be reviewed at the May 2018 board meeting

Read the January 2018 edition of ldquoLion Magazinerdquo here February

2018 edition will be the first online only version

httpdigitallionmagazineorgpublicationm=6639ampl=1

issue_id462736viewcontentsBrowser

23

WINNSBORO LIONS CLUB

Winnsboro DG Rhett Hair inducts 3 new

Lions into the Winnsboro Lions Club at

their recent Christmas celebration

Winnsboro Lions Club held its annual

Christmas gathering and enjoyed the

presence of 67 members and guests as

well as several prospective members

Winnsboro Lions President Bill Haslett presents

a Presidents Service Recognition Certificate to

Lions Margaret and Gene Holmes

24

News from International News from International

NEVER STOP LEARNING (or relearning what we have forgotten) LCI offers leadership training materialsresources which include a mix of curriculum materials speaking presentations with notes and activity guides Each month The Palmetto Lion will feature a different training opportunity Here in the Lions Learning Center you can learn and practice key leadership skills for your role as a Lions leader and to be successful in all your projects Courses are categorized by four key skills Leadership Man-aging Others Achieving Results and Communication These courses typically take 30 to 60 minutes to com-plete If you are new to LLC you will need to create an account Please have your Lions Member ID number ready

In addition to the training materials offered on the Training MaterialsResources Page check out the learning opportunities through Lions University Lions University is offered by the USACanada Lions Leadership Forum

December 2017 January 2018 International Calendar (httpmemberslionsclubsorgENeventscalendarphpaugust)

January 7-13 LCIF Week January 8-14 Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger

January 13 Melvin Jonesrsquo birthday

January 15 Peace Poster Kits go on sale from Club Supplies Sales

February 1 International Peace Poster contest winners will be notified on or before this date

February 8 Application deadline for Standard Core 4 and IAG grants to be reviewed at the May 2018 board meeting

Read the January 2018 edition of ldquoLion Magazinerdquo here February

2018 edition will be the first online only version

httpdigitallionmagazineorgpublicationm=6639ampl=1

issue_id462736viewcontentsBrowser

24

News from International News from International

NEVER STOP LEARNING (or relearning what we have forgotten) LCI offers leadership training materialsresources which include a mix of curriculum materials speaking presentations with notes and activity guides Each month The Palmetto Lion will feature a different training opportunity Here in the Lions Learning Center you can learn and practice key leadership skills for your role as a Lions leader and to be successful in all your projects Courses are categorized by four key skills Leadership Man-aging Others Achieving Results and Communication These courses typically take 30 to 60 minutes to com-plete If you are new to LLC you will need to create an account Please have your Lions Member ID number ready

In addition to the training materials offered on the Training MaterialsResources Page check out the learning opportunities through Lions University Lions University is offered by the USACanada Lions Leadership Forum

December 2017 January 2018 International Calendar (httpmemberslionsclubsorgENeventscalendarphpaugust)

January 7-13 LCIF Week January 8-14 Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger

January 13 Melvin Jonesrsquo birthday

January 15 Peace Poster Kits go on sale from Club Supplies Sales

February 1 International Peace Poster contest winners will be notified on or before this date

February 8 Application deadline for Standard Core 4 and IAG grants to be reviewed at the May 2018 board meeting

Read the January 2018 edition of ldquoLion Magazinerdquo here February

2018 edition will be the first online only version

httpdigitallionmagazineorgpublicationm=6639ampl=1

issue_id462736viewcontentsBrowser

25

We want to hear from everyone Make sure to send in your pictures and

short articles to your District Palmetto Lion Rep

District Rep Email

32 A Rita Spiess

ritaspiessattnet

32 B Bev Long

blong8scrrcom

32 C Matt Jones

mjonesscrrcom

32D

Melody Hair hairmelodyyahoocom

MD 32 CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 19-21 2018 Tennessee Lions Leadership Institute ndash Manchester Tenn

January 26-29 2018 Faculty Development Institute ndash Atlanta Ga

January 31 2018 Lion of the Year ndash DEADLINE for Nominations (Chairperson IPCC Anette Hart Comm Members PDG Wes Corrothers Pat Friday Bonnie Stephenson and Paul Dove )

January 31 2018 SC Hall of Fame ndash DEADLINE for Nominations (District 32D ndash Chairperson VCC Rick Pressly Comm Members CC David Dority and IPDG Paul Dove)

February 16-17 2018

Combined ldquoBrdquo and ldquoCrdquo Mid-Winter Crowne Plaza 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd N Charleston SC 29418 Please complete the registration and enclose proper remittance REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS February 2nd 2018

March 2-3 2018 Combined ldquoArdquo and ldquoDrdquo Mid-Winter

THE INN ON THE SQUARE GREENWOOD SOUTH CAROLINA Late Fee After February 20 is $1000

March 22-25th 2018 Florida Regional Lions Leadership Institute

Fruitland FL

April 10 2018 2018 Research Symposium MUSC ndash Storm Eye Institute

April 20-21 2018 SC State Convention

Doubletree by Hilton 2100 Bush River Rd Columbia SC 29223 Registration (TBD) Program Ad Information (Deadline 4818)

June 7mdash9 2018 Mississippi Lions Leadership Institute

Ocean Springs MS