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Lions Clubs International
Newsletter Web-site http://galions.org/18b/ Jerry J. Kaiser, District Governor E-mail: [email protected] |
Welby L. Stayton, Cabinet Secretary E-mail:
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November 15, 2002
United, we give Thanks for all the
Blessings of Life and Our Ability for Service in the Community!
Governor‘s Comments...
WHY WE SERVE:
Years ago as wagon trains moved across our great land heading west and dreaming of the future that laid over the horizon, each wagon had to depend on its neighbor from time to time for help. It may have been when their wagon broke down, or at mealtime when they needed some flour, corn meal or sugar to make journey cake (we call it Johnny cake these days). But they united together and served each other when a need arose.
For myself I serve because many years ago our family was touched with and act of KINDNESS. The year was 1943, and I was seven years old and times were terribly hard and I remember if as it was today. My sister, who was 5 years old, and I heard our parents talking one night before Thanksgiving that they didn’t know what they could do because they didn’t have any money to buy food. On Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving Day there was a knock at our front door. It was the local grocery man with two bushels baskets of food from his store. You see our neighbors took up a collection of money and went to the grocery man and bought the food for our family and had him delivery it to us. That was the best Thanksgiving Day our family ever celebrated. Mom and Dad are no longer with us, but my sister and I still reflect about that very special act of kindness, which was over 58 years ago.
People who care and share are always reaching out to help serve those who can’t serve them selves. Like I say when I’m on the trail visiting with the Lions Clubs in this great District, “ACTS OF KINDNESS WILL ALWAYS ATTRACT KINDNESS”!
The bottom line is that we as Lions care and share, and we consistently treat strangers with unexpected kindness. We always reach out to help someone complete his or her dreams and we seek nothing in return.
Brenda and I hope this Thanksgiving is the best ever for you and your families, God Bless and “HAPPY THANKSGIVING”.
District Governor, JerryClub Notes!
ALAMO: Reports received timely. Bought 4 pair eyeglasses for $267 and donated $250 to Emory Children’s Eye Care Center.
ALMA: Received activities report, but no MMR submitted. 12 hours on admin and 887 hours on community service, completed “BIG BUCK CONTEST” with over 5,000 visitors, indicates great success for their annual fundraiser.
BAXLEY: Received reports timely. 35 hours admin and 265 hours on community projects and service. 62% attendance at club meetings.
BELLVILLE: Reports received timely. Club banner displayed on 4 different occasions, 225 hours admin and 57 hours community service, 75% attendance at meetings, 5 club members attended District Rally, newsletter sent to DG, $446 spent on eye exams and glasses, $600 donation to community betterment, collected 21 pair used eyeglasses and 12 sets of lens, 3 club members became LCIF contributing members, reports sent to DG within 3 days last meeting. Club member Lion Carol Mosley passed away on October 6th.
BLACKSHEAR: Reports received timely. President and 3 lions attended rally and also displayed club banner, 65% attendance at mtg, $37 spent on eyeglasses, 25 hours community service
BLOOMINGDALE: Reports received timely. 35 hours on admin and 25 hours on community service, 75% attendance at mtg., $50 donation to Lighthouse, $50 donation for White Cane, $29 donation to RFB&D, $50 donation to City Mission.
BRANTLEY COUNTY: No reports received.
BRUNSWICK-GATEWAY: Reports received timely. Hosted DG and VDG, purchased 6 pair eyeglasses for $310, sent $100 donation to camp. 4 hours admin.
BULLOCH: Received reports timely. 42 hours on admin and 30 hours on community service, 38 hours on community functions, $70 spent on 2 pair eye exams and $130 on eyeglasses, collected 25 pair used eyeglasses, 3 media articles, 5 lions walked in American Diabetes walkathon and raised $450.22.
CLAXTON: Reports received timely.
CLINCH COUNTY: Reports received timely. Paid for 4 eye exams and eyeglasses, sold brooms & mops at annual Timberland Jubilee.
COBBTOWN: Reports received timely. 3 club members along with club banner attended district rally, club newsletter sent to DG, inducted 3 new members, annual pancake supper raised $365, club’s youth project was to present Collins basketball team with a new uniform, hosted DG, Region Chair, Zone Chair and Council Chair at club meeting, many hours spent on pre-planning of future program’s.
COLLINS: Reports received timely. Associated Director’s appointed for Camp and Lighthouse, displayed club banner at other than club meeting, 2 club officers attended District Rally, 3 media articles, spent $300 for eyeglasses, sponsored youth program (Sight Night), $100 donation to Camp, reports post marked within 3 days of last club meeting.
DARIEN: Reports received timely. 42 hours spent on community service, 77% attendance at club mtg., 2 media articles, sent club newsletter to DG, $110 spent on eyeglasses, collected 10 pair used eyeglasses and 5 pair used eye lens. Submitted reports within 3 days of last club mtg.
DOUGLAS: Reports received timely. 467 hours on admin and 544 hours on community service. 47.4% attendance at mtg., one new member over 30 years old, newsletter sent to DG, 5 media articles, purchases 45 pair eyeglasses for $4,050. $2,000 donation to camp, $2,000 donation to White Cane, $1,000 donation to LCIF, $500 donation to Children’s Eye Care Center @ Emory, and MMR posted within 3 days of last mtg.,.
FOLKSTON: Received MMR, no activities reported.
GARDEN CITY: Reports received timely. 85 hours on admin, displayed banner at region mtg., 2 club officers and 11-club members attended region mtg., 76% attendance at mtg., spent $100 on eyeglasses
GLENNVILLE: Reports received timely. 3 hours admin and 50% attendance at club meetings.
GOLDEN ISLES: Activities report received timely. No MMR received 28 hours admin, 100% club member attendance at meetings, one media article printed, one media article for District Newsletter, 36 hours community service, $1000 donation to Diabetes Association & $500 to DARE program, sponsored youth activity, had program off DG suggested list, report received within three days last meeting.
HAZELHURST: No reports received.
HINESVILLE: Reports received timely. Sent DG club newsletter, 2 club officers and 3 club members attended and displayed club banner at District Rally, 90 hours admin and 60 hours community service, 80% attendance at mtg., $38 spent on eyeglasses, associate director attended lighthouse mtg., 4 club members became LCIF contributing members, $80 sent to LCIF, had program off of DG suggested topic list, MMR postmarked within 3 days last mtg.
JACKSONVILLE: Reports received timely. 8 hours admin 60 hours community service, 89% attendance at club mtg., displayed banner at other than club meeting, collected 3 pair used eyeglasses, won 3rd place with parade float in Jacksonville Heritage Day, help family that had a tragedy death of a son
JEKYLL ISLAND: MMR received, no activities reported.
JESUP: Reports received timely. Hosted District Rally/Cabinet Mtg. with 11 club members in attendance, 5 hours on admin, 65% attendance at club mtg., $350 spent on eyeglasses, collected 375 pair used eyeglasses and 370 pair used eye lens and 8 eyeglass cases.
KINGSLAND: MMR received, no activities reported.
LIBERTY COASTAL: MMR received no club activities reported
LYONS: Reports received timely. Club President attended District Rally and displayed club banner, 78% attendance at mtg., camp and lighthouse associated directors attended respective board mtg., purchased one pair eyeglasses for $59, one club member became LCIF contributing member, program given on District Governors suggested topic list.
McRAE: Reports received timely. Inducted 2 new members, average attendance at mtg., 72%.
METTER: Reports received timely. Average attendance at meeting is 9 members, purchased two pair of eyeglasses this month.
MILAN: Reports received timely. 2 media articles, 24 hours community service, club hosted bake sale at raised $617.25 for American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Hosted DG and Region Chair.
ODUM: Reports received timely. 420 hours community service.
PATTERSON: Reports received timely. 6 hours admin and 39 hours community service. 70% attendance at club meetings, hosted two fundraisers during the month.
PEMBROKE: Reports received timely. 4 hours admin and 84 hours community service, inducted one new member, approved 2 eyeglass applications, $50 sent to Camp to support meals for adult campers, 2 club officers and 2 club members attended District Rally also bought Club Banner to Rally, $150 donation to Pembroke United Methodist Church for community Thanksgiving Dinners, $25 donation for local Turkey Drive for meals in local area, sold brooms & mops at Balloon Festival, club member offered free eyeglass cleaning with materials donated from Lens Crafters, sold tickets for fund raiser for camp for blind on Crystal Lion.
PORT WENTWORTH: Reports received timely. 8 hours on admin and 50 hours on community service, 90% attendance at mtg., 2 officers attended rally, 2 officers and 5 members at region mtg., displayed banner at rally & region mtg., $305 spent on community betterment, started annual turkey shoot fund raiser.
REIDSVILLE:
Reports receive timely. 190 hours on admin, one member attended rally/cabinet mtg, 71% attendance at meetings, and 3 media articles and purchased 6 pair eyeglasses for $435. Had fundraisers and sold 600 BBQ plates.RICHMOND HILL: Reports received timely. 43% attendance at club mtg.,.
RINCON: Reports received timely, planning the “Lions Christmas Parade” to be held on Saturday November 23rd in Rincon at 10:00 AM
RINCON NOON: No MMR received. Received activities report, planning up coming Rincon Lions Christmas Parade.
RINCON SAV RIVER: MMR received, no activities reported.
SAVANNAH: Reports received timely. 340 hours on admin, appointed associated directors for camp and lighthouse, 57% attendance at mtg., 2 club officers and 2 lions attended District Rally, spent $875 with the purchase of 20 pair eyeglasses.
SAVANNAH CHATHAM SOUTH: Reports received timely. DG received club newsletter, 45 hours on admin and 53 hours on community service, 64% attendance at mtg., 2 club officers and 1 club member attended District Rally, $185 spent on eyeglasses, and $1475 spent on community betterment.
SAVANNAH HOSTESS CITY:
Reports received timely. 46 hours for community service, sent DG club newsletter and 100% attendance at club mtg.SAVANNAH PORT CITY: Reports received timely. 7 lions attended rally/cabinet mtg, displayed club banner at rally, 18 hours on admin and 100 hours on community service, $305 on community betterment, turned in 124 pair eyeglasses, 1200 pair eye lenses, 2 hearing aids, associate director and 2 club members attended lighthouse mtg, $20 donation to LCIF, report turned in within 3 days of last mtg.
STATESBORO NOON: No reports received.
VIDALIA: No reports received.
WAYCROSS: No MMR received. 50 hours on admin, 88% attendance at club mtg., 2 media articles, and 50% of club attended another club mtg..
WAYCROSS-OKEFENOKEE: Reports received timely. Sent DG newsletter, displayed club banner 3 different times, 30 hours on admin, 3 club members attended District Rally, 200 hours on community service, $1,000 donation to send a kid to camp, collected 120 pair eyeglasses, 94 sets of eye lens, 10 hearing aids, associated directed attended lighthouse mtg., raised $620 on spaghetti dinner fund raiser.
WILMINGTON ISLAND; Reports received in a timely manner. Displayed club banner at another function, sent club newsletter to DG, 60 hours admin 89 hours community service, $100 donation to Lighthouse, collected 43 pair used eyeglasses and 3 sets of lens, $50 donation to RFB&D, $300 donation to LCIF, report submitted within 3 days of last meeting.
WOODBINE: Reports received timely. 22 hours on admin, reports posted within 3 days of last mtg, 71% attendance at club mtg., spent $65 on eyeglasses, $29 donation to camp, associate director at lighthouse mtg., $1,000 donation to lighthouse, program given on DG suggested program list, annual fish fry fund raiser with profit of $300, hosted DG.
WHITE CANE EMPHASIS IS APRIL, but don't wait until then to start planning your club's participation. A few clubs report they are too small, or they are rebuilding, or not sure how to hold a White Cane Drive. NO club is too small ( or too large) to participate. A White Cane Drive can be a terrific incentive for a rebuilding club. So how about some ideas on how to begin or improve your club's efforts.
Here are some ideas:
A. Place plastic jars on check-out counters of convenience and fast food stores. This could be done 4-6 weeks in March and April and can be handled by 1 or 2 Lions. Special jar lids and decals are available through White Cane Days, Inc. The order form is available through the Lighthouse White Cane mailing in January.
B. Write letters to businesses of your community soliciting donations. Then follow up with a personal visit.
C. Hold a pancake breakfast, chili supper, chicken BBQ, or other project designated for White Cane.
D. Get publicity through having a community leader (mayor, administrator, or commissioner) sign a proclamation declaring your club's White Cane Drive and publishing it in your local newspaper. A sample proclamation is in the Lighthouse mailing.
E. In addition to giving the traditional White Cane, have White Cane balloons available for children. Balloons are also available through White Cane Days, Inc.
F. Designate tail twister fines for White Cane.
G. If you have a Wal-Mart, K-Mart or some other large retail outlet, approach the management about a grant, or matching grant for White Cane.
H. Utilize your White Cane efforts to educate your community about the Georgia Lions Lighthouse in general, and your club in particular. You may be able to recruit a few new members!
Please look for the very informative packet of White Cane information from the Lighthouse. It contains many other ideas about White Cane, a plan of action, services provided by your Georgia Lions Lighthouse, and public service announcements.
Please Make a Commitment Now to Participate in White Cane!! Your efforts will restore or save someone's eyesight!
PCC Dan Stuart, State White Cane Chairman
Our Environment
10—21—02
DEAR FRIENDS AND FELLOW LIONS:
I HOPE ALL THOSE RECYCLING PROJECTS YOU STARTED LAST YEAR ARE GOING WELL. OURS IS. WE HAVE COLLECTED OVER $200.00 FROM THE SALE OF ALUMINUM CANS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE GONE INTO THE LANDFILL.
I HAVE ENJOYED RECYCLING ALUMINUM FOR SEVERAL YEARS, NOT ONLY FOR THE POCKET CHANGE, BUT BECAUSE I THINK IT SETS A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR OUR CHILDREN. IT REALLY DOESN’T TAKE MUCH EFFORT, AND IT~S SOMETHING EVERYONE CAN HELP WITH.
SOLID WASTE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN THIS COUNTRY, AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE ONLY ANSWER IS TO REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. THE CHILDREN WE INFLUENCE TODAY WILL BE OUR TEACHERS AND LEADERS TOMORROW.
AS LION’S WE ALREADY TRY TO SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN MANY WAYS. WE COLLECT USED EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS, WE SUPPORT THE CAMP FOR THE BLIND AND THE LIGHTHOUSE, AND WE SUPPORT OUR OWN LOCAL FAVORITES.
PLEASE CONSIDER STARTING AN ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING PROJECT IN YOUR CLUB. IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS, I WOULD ENJOY HEARING FROM YOU.
DAVE ELLIS (WAYCROSS-OKEFENOKEE)
DISTRICT 18-B
ENVIRONMENTAL CHAIRMAN
District Governor Visits
Date Day Club Time
November 18th 3rd Monday Glennville 6:30 p.m.
November 19th 3rd Tuesday Claxton 7:00 p.m.
December 2nd 1st Monday Patterson 7:00 p.m.
December 3rd 1st Tuesday Rincon Noon 12 Noon
GEORGIA LIONS CAMP FOR THE BLIND
*Our Fall Fest for adult campers took place November 8-11 at the Georgia Lions Camp. At press time, we had nearly 40 campers signed up for this annual program. We would like to take this time to thank all of the clubs who helped us with either monetary donations for food and transportation and the clubs that came to camp to prepare and serve meals. Without this support, Fall Fest 2002 would not have been possible.
Blackshear & Folkston (who came to the camp and prepared us each a breakfast), Pembroke, Clayton, Warner Robins Noon, Hephzibah, Gateway, Darien, Port Wentworth, Collins and Odum Lions Clubs. Thank you all so much. With their help and support, over $800 was raised to cover all expenses for the weekend camp. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Lion Ed Ressler with the East Cobb Lions Club for spending the weekend with us and cooking, preparing and serving the other meals needed. What a huge help! THANK YOU!
*The Camp has a new 15-passenger van. YEAH! At our recent Joint Meeting with the Lighthouse in Forsyth, the Lions Camp was presented with a 1993 white Ford van in great shape with really low miles. It has the camp name on the sides of the van and “We Serve” located on the back door. This will be a great asset to the camp for our summer and off-season camping programs. We often have transportation issues and this van will really help us out.
Our thanks go out to the Lions Clubs of Region 5- Ballground, Boynton, Canton, Chatsworth, Dalton, Dalton Noon, McCaysville and Jasper. Their support, along with that of Jasper Lions Darlene Lathem, Mark and Leslie Miller and Camp Vice President Ron Crow, have made the reality of a new camp van come true and we appreciate all you do for us. Thanks again!
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International Paper Company Foundation recently awarded the Camp a $1295.00 donation to be used for the purchase of a covered trailer for camper luggage. Hephzibah Lions David and Debra Usry applied for the donation for the Camp and their hard work in getting the money to us is very much appreciated. Their daughter Lauren is a camper with us every summer so they are very aware of what we do at your Lions Camp and what some of our most urgent needs are. Thank you both so much for this donation.The Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind would like to send Best Wishes to all Lions and their families for a wonderful holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for, as you can see from above. Keep up the good work, LIONS! Everything you do makes a difference in the lives of the blind and sight impaired. THANK YOU!
One Year Later: Volunteerism Remains Steady
New Lions Clubs International Survey Reports Americans Devoted Same Amount Of Time And Money To Community Service In Year Following September 11
Chicago, August 22, 2002--Despite widespread assumption that volunteerism has increased significantly since September 11, 2001, a new survey finds that 83 percent of Americans participated in the same amount of community service activity this year as in the previous year. A majority (69%) believed that the importance of donating time and money should not be tied to the events of September 11.
Commissioned by Lions Clubs International, the survey of 1,000 Americans conducted in August 2002 captures Americans' attitudes on volunteerism and trends in community service over the past year. It shows a contrast to earlier ROPER REPORTS indicating that Americans intended to commit to a greater amount of charity work in the months following September 11.
As the Lions Clubs International survey reveals, volunteerism has not increased greatly since September 11 but remains alive and well. Nearly two-thirds of Americans actively participated in local and national community service causes within the last 12 months.
"Even in an extremely difficult year when Americans wanted to spend more time with their families, it is encouraging that we have maintained our national commitment to volunteerism," says Lions Clubs International President Kay Fukushima. "It's an indication that community service has become an integral part of our daily lives."
Significantly, 73 percent of respondents focused their efforts on local causes not related to September 11, and more than 70 percent report feeling a sense of pride and fulfillment from volunteering.
"Clearly, Americans want to participate in causes that answer the needs of their local community, whether that is New York City or Sacramento, Calif.," said Fukushima. "This mirrors Lions clubs' commitment to serve the communities in which we live."
Survey statistics overall showed that there continues to be a strong, proactive interest in community service, especially at the local level:
64 percent of respondents volunteer up to 10 hours a month
Women are most likely to have volunteered, especially those with two or more members in a household (63% of volunteering women) and those with children in the household (67% of volunteering women)
Major positive effects of volunteerism are more self-respect (55%), a feeling that they were honoring victims of September 11 (37%) and more respect from their peers (36%)
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization, with nearly 1.4 million members in approximately 44,800 clubs in 190 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917 Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world.
Lions and Diabetes Awareness
The Lions Diabetes Awareness Program was introduced in 1984. Lions became involved in diabetes education because diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among people between the ages of 20 to 74. Lions remain active in educating the public about the importance of preventing diabetes by:
eating properly;
avoiding obesity;
exercising.
November is Lions Diabetes Education Month. During this month, all Lions clubs, districts, and multiple districts are encouraged to implement diabetes awareness projects.
Lions clubs appoint one member to serve as their diabetes awareness chairman. Clubs are urged to develop a diabetes awareness service project. Before implementing a project, Lions should contact local government and private diabetes foundations. This can eliminate the duplication of services. In addition, local diabetes organizations may have ongoing projects that need additional assistance.
The following materials may be helpful when planning a diabetes project.
District Awareness Handbook: for use by Lions clubs
(IAD-165)District Diabetes Awareness Chairman's Guide
(IAD-40)Don't be Blind to Diabetes video.
To request these resources, send a email to [email protected]
The association maintains official partnerships with:
(US) National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) - this program encourages people with diabetes to control their blood sugar levels through proper food selection and regular exercise.
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons - this professional organization is interested in performing foot screenings in conjunction with Lions diabetes screenings.
www.acfas.org.American Diabetes Association (ADA) - administers the Lions SightFirst Diabetes Research Program. Since 1982, US$3.6 million in LCIF grants have been awarded to diabetic retinopathy researchers.
www.diabetes.org.(US) National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) - has generated the Lions Eye Health Program, which is funded by LCIF grants.
www.nei.nih.gov.Diabetes project suggestions
Donate medical equipment for diabetes or diabetic retinopathy to a local healthcare facility.
Purchase glucose testing machines and test strips for persons with diabetes. Editor note!- Test strips for Diabetic testing cost from $0.75 to $1.25 for each strip. It is recommended for Diabetics to test 3 or 4 times a day. For the uninsured this could be up to $150 a month, just for testing.
Volunteer at a local diabetes clinic.
Provide a free public viewing of the Lions video, Don't Be Blind to Diabetes.
Present a diabetes program at a Lions district or multiple district convention.
NEW GEORGIA LIONS YOUTH
FOUNDATION
Georgia Lions have a new foundation—the Georgia Lions Band and Youth Foundation! It replaces the Georgia Lions All-State Band and provides a foundation for youth activities related to the Lions of Georgia.
The Foundation has contributing member pins available in three levels: Bronze ($25), Silver ($50), and Gold ($100). Each pin has a band instrument as a dangle with the flute as this year’s instrument. The Foundation will add an instrument each year to the original pin. These pins are available to Lions and non-Lions. The Foundation is a 501(C)3 and all contributions are tax deductible. To make your contribution, contact DG Jerry Kaiser. Contributions will be used to defray the costs of transporting the Georgia Lions Band to Multiple District 18 events. Plans are in the works for a special award to Clubs that are 100% contributors to GLB&YF!
TIME IS COMING CLOSE…
Before you know it, Thanksgiving then Christmas will soon be here. This signals the time that we Lions must decide to submit our letters of intent to the District Governor for the District offices of Lighthouse Foundation Vice President, Vice District Governor, and District Governor.
Eligibility for these offices is set forth in the Constitutions of Lions Clubs International and the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation.
For the office of Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, the candidate must …”have served as an Officer, Director, or Trustee of the Lions Lighthouse for a full term or major portion thereof, except that time served as Vice District Governor or District Governor shall not count toward required time of service.” For example, a Director or Trustee serves a three-year term. A candidate for District 18-B’s Vice President would have to have served a minimum of 18 plus months to fulfill the “full term or major portion” requirement.
For the office of Vice District Governor, the Lion candidate must: be an active member of his/her club, secure the endorsement of his/her club or a majority of the clubs in District 18B (minimum of 25 clubs); have served on the Board of Directors of his/her club for a minimum of 2 years; have served as the President of his/her club; and have served as a zone chairman, region chairman, district cabinet secretary or district cabinet treasurer. None of these offices can be held concurrently—thus, this office requires a minimum of four years as a club and district officer.
For the office of District Governor, the Lion candidate must: be an active member of his/her club; secure the endorsement of his/her club; and be currently serving as the vice district governor within the district from which he/she is to be elected.
In addition to these requirements, each candidate must submit to the District Governor a minimum of 30 days prior to the election (at the District Convention), a letter of intent to be a candidate and a letter from his/her club endorsing the candidacy. Our District Convention is February 22 in Claxton, Georgia. This means that the District Governor must receive all letters not later than January 22, 2003.
The Lions of District 18B deserve to be represented by the BEST elected officers we have. Several—no many—Lions in our District are qualified for these positions. Over the next two months, think about the qualifications. If a Lion in your club would, in your mind, be a deserving and qualified candidate—urge that Lion to run for office.
DISTRICT RAFFLE TICKETS
Every year, 18B has fund-raising activities. These cover the costs of newsletters, the rally, cabinet meetings, convention expenses, postage, printing, etc. Our main fund-raising activity has been the District Raffle Tickets. Over the past several years, this one activity has averaged $900.
In August, each club president received a letter and $20 of raffle tickets that the club could purchase, members could purchase, or could be sold outside the club. Each president was asked to return the stubs and funds to the VDG at the October 12 District Rally. As of today, only 15 clubs have done so. I personally want to thank Alamo, Bellville, Clinch County, Cobbtown, Garden City, Hinesville, Jesup, Kingsland, Liberty Coastal, Metter, Milan, Odum, Pembroke, Rincon-Savannah River, and Savannah Lions Clubs for following up on this activity.
We need all clubs to complete the stubs and mail them with their club check for the value of the raffle tickets. If we had 100% participation in this one fund-raiser, our district would raise $980. The prizes are great! The first place alone is valued at over $300. So, let’s get the tickets sold and return the stubs and money.
RINCON LION’S CHRISTMAS PARADE:
This is the 23rd annual Lion’s Christmas Parade to be held in Rincon on Saturday November 23rd, 2002. The Rincon Lions Club started this parade in 1980. In the last several years the other two Rincon Lions Club’s (Rincon Noon and Rincon Savannah River) have joined in this wonderful adventure. Each club takes a different portion of the event. Rincon Noon club is responsible for putting on a pancake breakfast that starts at 7AM; it will be held at the Hinley Community Center, they also sell parade book advertising. Parade books are given out to the public as they wait for the parade to start. Rincon club is responsible for sign up and line up of floats, bands, and organizations participating in the parade. Parade starts at 10 AM. Rincon Savannah River club is responsible for arts and crafts, concessions stands selling hot-dogs, hamburgers, and cokes and there is entertainment. This will be in the First Baptist Church parking lot following the parade.
Any lions club that wishes to participate at any level can contact Lion John Durden (Rincon Lions) at (912) 826-5517 or Lion Dewayne Ladner (Rincon Noon Lions) at (912) 826-5264 or Lion David Kelly (Rincon Savannah River Lions) at (912) 826-4180.
Santa Clause has appeared in the last 22 parades and contact has been made with the North Pole and he is scheduled to be there this year also.
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE ON OR AT ANY LEVEL.
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