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Lions
Clubs International Web-site http://galions.org/18b Jack L. Kennedy
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Welby L. Stayton, Cabinet Secretary E-mail:
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June 15, 2002
Great Things are Accomplished when Lions and Mountains Meet.
Governor‘s Comments...
The International Association of Lions Clubs, Multiple District 18, held it’s annual State Convention on May 24-25, 2002 in Athens, Georgia. We had an outstanding Convention that included many new events. The Georgia Jamboree, featuring The Georgia Lions All State Band was first on Friday night. Throughout the day on Saturday there were seminars to attend as well as the usual business sessions. The seminars answered questions about publicity, becoming a District Governor and other topics. There was an old car display and activities for non-Lion spouses as well. Lions from all areas of Georgia were present so old friendships could be renewed and new ones formed. Our Multiple District hosted International Director, W. Allen Broughton as our keynote speaker. His wife, Lion Emily and their son, Brian, accompanied him. Lion Emily was gracious and charming to the degree that the Council o f Governors presented her with an “Honorary Georgia Peach’ proclamation.
Our own International Director, Buddy Ouzts and Lion Carolyn were present as was ‘Our President’ James Ervin. Georgia Past International Directors, Myers Banister, George P. Crumbley, Jr. and Dr. Don Schmidt were also in attendance . The Lions of Georgia also enjoyed the company of Fran Banister, Carolyn Crumbley and Elaine Schimdt at least as much as the PIDs. Actually, probably more.
Fun and fellowship abounded and many deserving Lions received awards. From District 18B DGE Jerry Kaiser received an International President’s Certificate of Appreciation. Lion Danny Fries received an International Presidents Leadership Award and PDG Charles (Chuck) Shurtleff received the prestigious International President’s Award. All were richly deserved. The recipients would be among the first to say that they were simply standing in the long line of dedicated, hard working 18B Lions. I have said it many times and in many ways this year. District 18B is ‘The Crème-de-la-Crème of Lionism.
As good as it was, there were a few things missing from the State Convention. Mainly, Lions from District 18B. On average we usually purchase about 135 hospitality books each year that results in around 150 attendees from 18B. This year we purchased 62 books! Our District was not alone as the number in attendance was off around 250.
Unless you actually experience it for your self, it is difficult to explain what you miss by failing to attend YOUR State Convention or Zone Meeting or Region Meeting or Cabinet Meeting. In addition to meeting and making new friends, you either learn many ways to be a better Lion, OR you teach others many new ways, or BOTH. There is also FUN to be found if you just look around.
If you recall going to Athens in the past, you’ll recall that the parking around the Classic Center is scarce. Lion Gloria Thompson walked from her hotel to the Classic Center, which is only three blocks at most. I’m not sure exactly what happened, but she walked with at least four different men before arriving at the meeting. Not including Lion Romie!
If I calculate correctly, I have one more article to write as your District Governor. I’ll save the good-byes and tears for that article. However let me say THANK YOU for the great response I have received and for the great works you have accomplished this year.
At the beginning of the year I hoped that by telling you how and why YOU MADE ME PROUD TO BE A LION, you would realize how very important you are to those in need.
DG Jack
CLUB NOTES!
ALAMO: Submitted May reports timely. Dropped one member, reason 2, inducted one new member. President attended last Cabinet meeting.
ALMA: Submitted May reports timely. Worked 15 hours on Club Adm. One Officer and one member attended last Cabinet meeting. Tree members attended State Convention. Worked 24 hours in community service. Three members received Golden Chain Awards. Displayed American Flags Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day.
BAXLEY: Submitted May reports timely. Worked 26 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 62% attendance in May. President attended last Cabinet Meeting. Four members attended State Convention. Inducted two new members under 30 years of age. Ordered Peace Poster Contest Kits. Contributed $991.00 to Lighthouse from broom sales.
BELLVILLE: Submitted May reports timely. Lost one member, reason 7. Displayed Club Banner. Worked 144 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 86% attendance in May. President, Secretary, and 15 members attended Zone/Region Meeting. Purchased 8 hospitality books for State Convention. New officers attended Officers Training School. Nine members attended State Convention. Had two news items published, sent DG copy of Club Newsletter. Spent $393.00 on eye care, $36.38 on community project. Ordered two Peace Poster Contests Kits. Contributed $25.00 to Lighthouse, $300.00 to White Cane, $300.00 to Leader Dog, $625.00 to Camp. Collected 339 pairs of glasses, 157 cases, 9 frames and one hearing aid. Associate Director and DGE attended Lighthouse Orientation meeting. Hosted one program on subject in DG Points Contest. Submitted reports within three days of last meeting.
BLACKSHEAR: Submitted May reports timely. Inducted one new member. Averaged 60% attendance in May. Spent $125.00 on eye care. Worked 40 hours in community service. Displayed American Flags on Mother’s Day, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Held Boston Butt sale May 10th and operated concession stand on May 1st.
BLOOMINGDALE: Submitted May reports timely. Sold 135 District Raffle tickets! Purchased three pairs of glasses. Three members attended last Cabinet Meeting and participated in Officer’s training.. Collected 18 pairs of glasses.
BRANTLEY COUNTY: Reports not received timely.
BRUNSWICK-GATEWAY: Reports not received timely.
BULLOCH: Reports not received timely.
CLAXTON: May reports received timely. Inducted one new member under the age of 30. Spent 50 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 70% attendance in May. Secretary, ten members and one guest attended Zone/Region Meeting. New officers attended last Cabinet Meeting and attended Officers Training School. Two members attended State Convention. Had eight items published in May. Spent $195.00 on community service. Had 5 members with 100% attendance. Submitted reports within three days of last meeting.
CLINCH COUNTY: Submitted May reports timely. Held annual Ladies Night and Re-Organizational Banquet. Sponsored two A> I> Robbins Award winners for Clinch County High. Purchased two pairs of glasses.
COBBTOWN: Submitted May reports timely. Purchased one pair of glasses. Displayed American Flags on Memorial Day. Hosted Cobbtown Citizen of the Year Banquet.
COLLINS: May reports not received.
DARIEN: Submitted May reports timely. Worked 10 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 52% attendance in May. Spent $330.00 on eye care. Submitted reports within three days of last meeting.
DOUGLAS: May reports submitted timely. Inducted five new members! Won District Governors Points Contest!
FOLKSTON: Submitted May reports timely. Worked 110 hours in Club Adm. Averaged 90% attendance in May. Six members attended Region Meeting May 5th. Nine members attended last Cabinet Meeting May 13th. Four Officers attended Officers Training School. Purchased 3 hospitality books to State Convention, three members attended. Submitted article to District Newsletter, had one item published in newspaper. Provided DG with copy of Club Newsletter. Purchased Peace Poster Contest Kit. Collected 304 pairs of glasses, 54 lenses, eight hearing aids. Collected $283.88 for White Cane Day. Had four members become LCIF contributors. Hosted one program listed in Points Contest. Displayed 136 American Flags on Memorial Day.
GARDEN CITY: Submitted May reports timely. Hosted Exchange Students on May 28th. Collected two hearing aids, 166 pairs of glasses, 304 lenses, 190 lens and frame, 18 new frames.
GLENNVILLE: May reports received timely. Worked 5 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 50% attendance in May. Provided DG with copy of Club Newsletter. Sponsored child to Lions Camp for the Blind.
GOLDEN ISLES: submitted May reports timely. Displayed Club Banner two times. Worked 25 hours on Club Adm. Two Officers and two members attended Zone/Region Meeting and last Cabinet Meeting. Worked 45 community service hours. Contributed $1000.00 to Lighthouse. Associate Director and one member attended Lighthouse and Camp meetings. Applied for eight awards. Had one Golden Chain winner, and 100% Secretary.
HAZELHURST: May reports not received timely.
HINESVILLE: May reports not received timely.
JACKSONVILLE: May reports submitted timely. Worked 6 hours on Club Adm. Worked 84 hours in community service. Elected new Officers for new Lions year. Rented facility three times in May.
JEKYLL ISLAND: May Membership Report submitted timely. No activities reported.
JESUP: Inducted three new members. Worked 6 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 58% attendance in May. Had two items published in local paper. Spent $140.00 on eye care. Contributed $300.00 to White Cane.
KINGSLAND: May reports submitted timely. Worked one hour on Club Adm. Averaged 66% attendance in May. Lost one member, reason 7.
LIBERTY COASTAL: Reports not received.
LYONS: PENDING
MC RAE: May reports submitted timely. Displayed 135 American flags Memorial Day. Averaged 75% attendance in May. Worked 4 hours on Club Adm. Purchased one pair of glasses at cost of $135.00.
METTER: May reports received timely. Conducted regular meetings in May Averaged 45% attendance.
MILAN: May reports received timely. Annual Mother –Daughter Luncheon raised $495.00 for Lions Activities.
ODUM: Submitted May reports timely. Worked 20 hours on Club Adm. , 70 hours on Lions Projects, 225 hours on Community service.
PATTERSON: May reports submitted timely. Worked 12 hours on club Adm. Averaged 50% attendance in May. Five members attended State Convention. Donated $36.00 to Camp. Worked 150 hours in community service. Had one member who received Golden Chain Award. Hosted last Cabinet Meeting of this Lions year. Hosted Community Dinner with 75 attendees. Hosted catered dinner for local Rewards Club with 135 attendees.
PEMBROKE: May reports received timely. President attended State Convention. Worked 3 hours on Club Adm. Committee assisting in plans for Community Christmas events. Approved one application for glasses.
PORT WENTWORTH: Submitted May reports timely. Working on membership. Sponsored Float in ‘Stand-Up for America Day Parade.’ Also operated food booth during the parade.
REIDSVILLE: May reports submitted timely. Worked 20 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 71% attendance in May. One member attended last Cabinet meeting and Officers School. Spent $265.00 on eye care. Donated $200.00 to LCIF. Hosted program listed in DG Contest.
RICHMOND HILL: Reports not received.
RINCON: Reports not received.
RINCON NOON: Worked 103 hours on Club Adm. President and one member attended last Cabinet Meeting. Two Officers attended Officers Training. Presented a Melvin Jones Fellowship to Lion Danny Fries, Sr. Hosted Dr. Derrell Parker as a speaker. Contributed $1000.00 to LCIF.
RINCON SAVANNAH RIVER: May membership report submitted timely. No activities reported.
SAVANNAH: Submitted May reports timely. Averaged 58% attendance in May. Purchased 3 Hospitality Books for State Convention, Secretary two members attended.
SAVANNAH CHATHAM SOUTH: May reports submitted timely. Spent 35 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 64% attendance in May. Spent $125.00 on eye care, $560.00 on Community Services. Worked 177 hours in Community Service. Collected 179 pairs of glasses, 18 lenses, 64 cases.
SAVANNAH HOSTESS CITY: Submitted May reports timely. Worked 33 hours in community service, 12 hours on Lions projects. Beginning in June the Club will meet at a members house while past meeting place is renovated.
SAVANNAH PORT CITY: Submitted May reports timely. Displayed Club Banner two times. Worked 175 hours on Club Adm. Five members and two guests attended State Convention. Worked 570 hours on community projects. Had 100% Treasurer. Held one meeting at St. Mary’s Home for Children and interacted with the children .
STATESBORO: May reports submitted timely. Spent 22 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 50% attendance in May. Secretary and DG attended Cabinet Meeting. Secretary attended Zone Chair Training. Two members attended State Convention. Two members received Golden Chain awards.
VIDALIA: Reports not received.
WAYCROSS: May reports received timely. Lost one member, reason 1. Sold $930.00 worth of brooms, etc. Displayed American Flags two days in May. Four members and spouses attended State Convention. Spent $125.00 on Lions project. Worked 48 hours on Lions projects. Worked 55 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 95% attendance in May. Purchased four Hospitality Books. Had three items published in local newspaper.
WAYCROSS-OKEFENOKEE: May reports submitted timely. Displayed Club Banner. Worked 45 hours on club Adm. Four members attended State Convention, purchased four hospitality books. Provided DG with copy of Club Newsletter. Had one item published in local paper. Spent $60.00 on eye care. Collected 380 pairs of glasses, 30 lenses, 10 hearing aids. All officers qualified for 100% awards. Four members received Golden Chain Awards.
WILMINGTON ISLAND: May reports received timely. Worked 50 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 70% attendance in May. Worked 100 hours in community service.
WOODBINE: May reports submitted timely. Spent 24 hours on Club Adm. Averaged 71% attendance in May. One member attended Zone/Region meeting. One member attended Cabinet meting. Four members attended State Convention. Spent $65.00 on eye care, $100.00 on community betterment. Worked 92 hours in community service. Hosted Zone Meeting on May 13th. Worked with local school in hosting fish fry to raise funds for school. Worked 42 hours.
ATTENTION DISTRICT SECRETARIES!!
The A-1 Report, The Annual Activities Report is due at International NO LATER than June 30th, 2002. this is THE REPORT TO INTERNATIONAL OF ALL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY YOUR CLUB DURING THE LIONS YEAR 2001/2002. It is the only activities report you are required to send to International. WITHOUT THIS REPORT, INTERNATIONAL WILL NOT KNOW WHAT YOUR CLUB DID THIS LIONS YEAR. International does not get a copy of the Activity reports you send to DG each month! To prepare the report, simply review your monthly activity reports and total the figures asked for. LAST YEAR, DISTRICT 18B HAD 17, THAT’S ONLY 17, SECRETARIES TO SEND THESE REPORTS!! CONSEQUENTLY DISTRICT 18B RECEIVED ‘CREDIT’ FOR WHAT 17 CLUBS DID, NOT WHAT 48 CLUBS DID. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SEND THE A-1 REPORT. If you have misplaced your copy, you may download it from LCI web-site, or complete it on screen. If you are not able to do that, ask DG, DGE or Tech Chair Rick to send you a copy. It is very important that LCI gets the information and that OUR DISTRICT RECEIVES IT’S SHARE OF THE CREDIT!!
District 18-B Newsletter Distribution Policy
On June 30, 2002 the cost of mailing a 1 oz letter will increase to .37. Lions International District 18-B Newsletter is published each month to promote the activities of the district. The cost of this newsletter is partially covered by Lions International and by dues collected by District 18-B. In order to maintain costs of publishing and mailing the newsletters, delivery is limited to the following Lions; Club Presidents, Club Secretaries, Zone and Region Chairmen, Cabinet Officers, District Committee Chairs, Past District Governors, International Director (In State), Past International Directors (In State). It is not cost effective to mail to every member in the District.
This newsletter is also published on the internet at http://galions.org/18b/news and is available for download by anyone who has an internet connection. In order to control costs, those Lions who have an internet connection and on the mailing list will have a hard copy mailed to them only on written request. Any other Lions who requests a hard copy of the newsletter may subscribe at a rate of $10.00 per year. This will cover the cost of production and mailing. Questions and comments may be directed to DG Jack, DGE Jerry, or IT Chair Rick.
SPECIAL REPORT
After touring The Carter Center with PIP James Ervin, the current International President, J. Frank Moore, III, will visit with the Lions of Georgia in conjunction with the first Council Meeting of the new Lions year.
He is making this special appearance in order to present a special award. Plans are under way to host President Frank at a banquet in the Dalton Civic Center, site of the 2003 State Convention on Friday evening, August ninth. All Lions of Georgia are invited to attend and see and hear President Frank who will then be the Immediate Past International President and the Chairman of Lions Clubs International Foundation.
Most probably the cost will be around a very reasonable $25.00 and reservations will be required. A near-by Marriot Courtyard will most likely be the ‘headquarters’ and rooms will be available around $60.00 plus taxes. The Council of Governors will hold the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Saturday, the tenth, and Lions are always welcome.
To make reservations or to obtain additional information, contact DG Jack or DGE Jerry.
Know Your O's
How do an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician differ? It's important to visit one or all three of these specialists for good eye health.
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who have done residencies in ophthalmology. They are licensed to give exams during which they routinely check for signs of eye disease by using dilating drops to carefully inspect the inside of the eye. Some specialize in specific eye conditions, such as glaucoma or cataracts, and perform surgery when needed.
Optometrists are independent primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures, as well as diagnose related systemic conditions.
Opticians make corrective lenses and fit them into eyeglass frames, and they can help you select the best frames and give you information on bifocals. They also repair eyeglasses, and many can fill prescriptions for contact lenses. However, they're not trained to diagnose eye problems or prescribe medication.
Source: The Glaucoma Foundation Spring 2002 Newsletter.
LCIF Update
A New Tradition LCIF is encouraging a new tradition: honoring outgoing club presidents with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. An MJF is a perfect way to recognize the service of a club president or other officers.
LCIF Gets Top Rating LCIF has earned the highest rating from an independent non-profit that analyzes charities' financial performance. The New Jersey-based non-profit rates more than 1,100 of the nation's largest charities to help charitable givers make prudent decisions.
Eye Center in Prague Dedicated An LCIF-funded ophthalmologic regional training center in Prague that will battle preventable blindness in Eastern and Central Europe was recently dedicated.
Latest Round of Grants OK'd LCIF approved nearly US$3 million in grants in April. The projects range from electronic cane training for the blind in France to the expansion of a home for the elderly in South Africa.
PowerPoint Presentations Available LCIF has two PowerPoint presentations that explain what LCIF is and how it helps Lions help others. The presentations and speaker notes can be e-mailed to you. Visit http://www/lcif.org for details.
Club Honored
The Blackshear Lions Club of 18-B were honored by the Exchange Club of Blackshear by being presented with a flag that was flown over our nation’s capital by the Honorable Jack Kingston at their last meeting approx 17th of May this year.
This was due the members of the Blackshear club displaying our nation’s flag thru out the town.
CLUB PRESIDENT EXCELLENT AWARD
The Club President of Excellence Award is an International Award for Club Presidents who have met the following requirements:
(In abbreviated form)
1. The Club has complied with the Int. Assoc. Constitution and By-Laws and Int. Board Policies.
2. the Club has conducted at least one major service activity during the year in line with the International program.
3. The Club has accomplished at least one of the following:
a. A net increase in membership for the year
b. Sponsorship of at least one Lions Club
c. Qualified for the Retention Award
4. The Club does not have an unpaid balance of over $50.00 owed to Int. as of March 31, 2002
5. The Club has submitted the following three reports:
a. Monthly Membership Reports
b. Annual Activities Report
c. Annual Club Officers Report
6. The President has attended the following Lions Meetings during the year:
a. At least two Zone meetings
b. Club Officer School
c. District, Multi-District or International Convention
7. The president certified that all new members were properly indoctrinated and involved in service activities or committee work.
The application must be completed by the Club Secretary and signed by the Zone Chair and District Governor and sent to International HQ no later than July 31, 2002.
The application form is found in the package sent to Club Secretaries at the beginning of each Lions Year.
District 18B has many Presidents who are deserving of this award. SECRETARIES, the ball is in YOUR court!
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