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CINDY GLASS29-I District GovernorAugust 2016
Greetings fellow Lions!
I know that July is a slower month for some clubs, but I do hope that eachclub is making plans for “New Mountains to Climb”. We have just completed the first month of ournew Lions year, and if you haven’t yet done so, it’s still a great time to lay out your club’s goals, anddon’t forget to try something new this year! Change is not just for wet babies!
On July 9, our 29-I Cabinet met at Ft. Ashby for a combined orientation meeting/first cabinetmeeting. I am very proud of the Lions who comprise the cabinet, and I appreciate their commitmentto making our district outstanding. I have included the cabinet listing with contact information in thisnewsletter. The MD Directories are being printed, and as soon as possible, they will be distributed toClub Presidents and Secretaries, as well as Past District Governors and the current cabinet. In themeantime, our IT Chairperson David Damewood has already posted a copy of our portion of thedirectory on the 29-I website.
Thank you to the clubs of Zone 8 who hosted a lovely picnic/District Governor’s visit onJuly 22, at the Nutter Fort Park. I enjoyed seeing everyone who attended my first official visit for thisyear. I also enjoyed a visit on July 28 with the Thomas-Davis Lions Club at Blackwater Falls.
If your club can arrange to have your District Governor event with one or more other clubs,I would certainly appreciate it! It’s not only advantageous for me, but it’s also beneficial for everyclub to enjoy the fellowship of other Lions, outside of their own club. In addition, FVDG Ken Shahanand SVDG Rob Bright are willing to visit your club or clubs if I am not available. LCI encourages theDistrict Governor Team approach for official visits to clubs.
I apologize for not making this known sooner, but after much consideration, I have decided tonot have our traditional “contests” this year. I hope those few clubs who do usually participate are notdisappointed. I don’t think activities you do as a club are just for the benefit of the “contest” anyway,and I am sure that you will continue to do all the good things you do. However, I do plan to issue somechallenges to our clubs, which I will announce soon, and we will recognize the clubs who participate.Thanks for your understanding.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and thanks for all that you do in your communities.Lions are the best! We are local, and we are global. We matter.
Yours in service and friendship,DG Cindy Glass
191 Ridgeway AvenueBridgeport, WV [email protected]
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August 21 Mt. Storm LC District Governors Picnic 2-4 pm
August 22 Tennerton LC District Governors Picnic at 6 pm
August 25 Central Upshur/Ireland LCs District Governors Picnic, 6:00 pm, at Fish Hawk Acres
September 5 29-L Dan Dague Memorial Car Show to benefit West Virginia Lions Sight Conservation Foundation at the Highlands near Wheeling (above Cabelas)
September 11 Ft. Ashby LC District Governors Picnic 2:00 pm
September12 West Milford LC, District Governors Night, 6:30 pm, West Milford Community Building
September 13 Junior LC District Governors Night
September14-18 USA/Canada Forum in Omaha, NE
September26 Paw Paw LC District Governors Night
September28 Harpers Ferry/Bolivar LC District Governors Night, 6:30 pm, Anvil Restaurant in Harpers Ferry
October 6 Mountain LC District Governors Night
October10 Franklin/Sugar Grove LCs District Governors Night at Fireside Café at Thompson Motel at 6 pm
October14-15 29I Fall Conference at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown
November 5-6 29C Fall Conference, Country Inn & Suites, Beckley
November 8 Berkeley Springs LC District Governors Night
November 14 Elkins and Roaring Creek LCs District Governors Night
December 13 Jane Lew and East Lewis LCs District Governors Night
BETWEEN US LIONSFVDG Ken Shahan
Hello, fellow Lions,
Now that your Club is off to a fast start by planning youryear, I want to try and keep you up to date on things that will be coming up. Last month I told you about an event that
starts August 8-14 the “Worldwide Week of Service for Youth.” Lions around theworld are dedicating a week of mentoring and engaging youth in their community.By doing this you will be inspiring the next generation of volunteers.
September the 8th was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO on November 17, 1965. The aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Through the Reading Action Program or RAP, Lions made a 10 year commitment to increase reading and literacy rates.It’s up to every Lions club around the world and our District to organize serviceprojects and activities that shows the importance of reading. Here are some ideasfor projects that your Club may want to consider. You might serve as a volunteerreader, purchase reading material for class rooms, promote Braille literacy, organize a book drive. I know you will have some great ideas. For more informationon Literacy go to lionsclubs.org
SSoo lleett mmee kknnooww what you are planning and send me pictures of the event. Sendyour pictures and story line to [email protected].
“Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion”
Bless you for all you do and take time to read to a child!
Till next month, FVDG Ken Shahan
Lion Rob BrightSecond Vice District Governor
We are two-thirds of the way through summer, and at the beginning of a new Lions year. Our Centennial Celebration isright around the corner. What a great time to be a Lions member!This is the perfect time to begin thinking of all the service projects you and your club are going to complete this year. Do not hesitate to go out on a limb and attempt a new project. Even if it was attempted in the past, this is a new era and the time might
be right to accomplish a successful project. Start out by organizing a Worldwide Week of Service for Youth during August 8 -14, 2016. One of the goals for the Zone Chairs is havingclubs come together and complete projects together. Reach out to a neighbor club and complete a project together.
Please remember the WV Flood Victims in your prayers and be generous with your donationsand service projects.
If I can provide any assistance to you or your club, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone at 304-298-4304 or email me at [email protected].
Together, Let’s Make a Difference.
FLOOD RELIEF INFORMATION:
In answer to the question, “how can we help?”, if you or your Lionsclub would like to make a monetary donation to assist flood victims, a special fund has been set up by District 29-C, where many of the devastated communities are located. Checks can be payable to:
29C Flood Relief Fundc/o District Governor Charlie Biggs1509 East Main StreetOak Hill, WV 25901
DG Biggs’ phone number is 304-469-4400 if you need more information.
DISTRICT 29-I CABINETDistrict GovernorCindy Glass (Steve)191 Ridgeway Drive.Bridgeport, WV 26330(H) 304-842-4132 (C) [email protected] Lions Club
First Vice District Governor Second Vice District Governor Ken Shahan (Paula) Robert (Rob) Bright (Mary Jane)1641 Adams Ave. 86 Crescent View DriveClarksburg, WV 26301 Fort Ashby, WV 26719(H) 304-623-9522 (C) 304-669-1641 (H) 304-298-4304 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Fort Lions Club Fort Ashby Lions Club
Immediate Past District Governor Secretary/Treasurer Albert (Al) Cox Susan Long313 Worley Avenue P.O. Box 988. Clarksburg, WV 26301 Fort Ashby, WV 26719(H) 304-623-3121 (C) 304-216-5251 (H) 304-298-4811 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Lions Club Fort Ashby Lions Club
District 29-I Zone Chairpersons
Zone 1 Chairperson Zone 2 Chairperson(vacant) Mary Jane Bright (Rob)
86 Crescent View Drive(H) 304-298-4304 (C) [email protected] Ashby Lions Club
Zone 1 Clubs Zone 2 ClubsCharles Town, Harpers Ferry- Berkeley Springs, Fort Ashby,Bolivar, Hedgesville, Inwood- Fort Ashby Lioness, Keyser,Bunker Hill, Martinsburg, Paw Paw, Romney, Short Gap Pikeside
Zone 3 Chairperson Zone 4 ChairpersonHenry Krautwurst (Lorrie) William Larew (Wilma)P.O. Box 308 189 Wycroff Run RoadCapon Springs, WV 26823 Mount Storm, WV 26739(H) 304-874-3281(C) 301-467-1032 (H) 304-693-7890 (C)[email protected] [email protected] Wardensville Lions Club Mount Storm Lions Club
Zone 3 Clubs Zone 4 ClubsFranklin, Moorefield, Elkins, Elkins Lioness, Mt. Storm, Petersburg, Sugar Grove, Parsons, Roaring Creek, Wardensville Thomas-Davis, Tygart Valley
Zone 5 Chairperson Zone 6 ChairpersonFrank Becker (Sheila) John Myers568 Route 20 South Road 61 Sunset Beach RoadBuckhannon, WV 26201 Morgantown, WV 26508(H) 304-871-0190 (C)304-516-1203 (H) 304-594-2618 (C)[email protected] [email protected] Lions Club Bruceton Mills Community Lions Club
Zone 5 Clubs Zone 6 ClubsBuckhannon, Central Upshur Bruceton Mills Community,Hodgesville, Ireland, East Preston, Kingwood, Junior, Kesling Mill, Philippi, Mountain, Rowlesburg, Tennerton Tunnelton, Valley District
Zone 7 Chairperson Zone 8 ChairpersonDavid Minor (Becky) Frank Sturm (Dee)1232 Norma Lane 494 Sand Ridge RoadShinnston, WV 26431 Flemington, WV 26354(H) 304-592-0116 (C) 304-844-6078 (H) 304-842-0939 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Lions Club Grafton Lions Club
Zone 7 Clubs Zone 8 ClubsAdamston, Arlington-Glen Falls,, Bridgeport, Clarksburg,Lumberport, Salem, Shinnston, Glen Elk Village, GraftonWilsonburg Nutter Fort, Stonewood
Program/Activity Chairpersons
DGMT Coordinator DGLT CoordinatorPID Steve Glass (Cindy) PID Steve Glass (Cindy)191 Ridgeway Drive 191 Ridgeway Dr.Bridgeport, WV 26330 Bridgeport, WV 26330(H) 304-842-4132 (C) 304-203-2988 (H) 304-842-4132 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Clarksburg Lions ClubClarksburg Lions Club
Youth/Leo/PeacePoster Sight & Hearing Conservation Michael Funkhouser (Ann) PDG David Nicholson (Janice) P.O. Box 294 104 Pine Tree LaneWardensville, WV 26851 Lost Creek, WV 26385(H) 304-874-3824 (C) 540-555-6663 (H) [email protected] [email protected] Wardensville Lions Club West Milford Lions Club
LCIF Newsletter EditorPDG Glenn Ryburn (Lynn) Mickey Nardella (Mike)236 Spicy Cedar Lane 309 John St. Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 Clarksburg, WV 26301(H) 304-258-8393 (C) 703-309-9325 (C) 304-288-6999 (H) [email protected] [email protected] Springs Lions Club Clarksburg Lions Club
Quest Information/TechnologySusan Long (Doug) David Damewood (Doris)P.O. Box 988 2127 Stoney Run Rd.Fort Ashby, WV 26719 Independence, WV 26374(H) 304-298-4811 (C)301-707-8503 (H) 304-864-5038 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Ashby Lions Club Tunnelton Lions Club
Student Work Program Blind & Deaf RecreationRoy Knight (Suzanne) Donna Brown354 School St. 55 East Sioux LaneRomney, WV 26757 Romney, WV 26757(H) 304-822-5169 (C) (H) 304-822-4679 (W) [email protected] [email protected] Lions Club Romney Lions Club
Zone 9 ChairpersonRuth Straley (Charles)P.O. Box 604Jane Lew, WV 26378(H) 304-884-6842 (C) [email protected] Lew Lions Club
Zone 9 ClubsEast Lewis, Jane Lew,Johnstown, Lost CreekMt. Clare, West Milford
DiabetesHoward (Rusty) MallP.O. Box 61Hepzibah, WV 26369(H) 304-623-6065 (C) 304-838-2698 Clarksburg Lions Club
EnvironmentalPaul Hamrick (Patty)59 Goldenrod LaneClarksburg, WV 26301(H) [email protected] Lions Club
Reading Action ProgramPatty Austin (Tom)688 Himmelwright Rd.(H)304-874-4345 (C)304-672-3153 [email protected] Lions Club
Youth ExchangeHenry Krautwurst (Lorrie)P.O. Box 308 Capon Springs, WV 26823(H)304-874-3281 (C)[email protected] Wardensville Lions Club
ConferenceDG Cindy Glass (Steve)191 Ridgeway Dr.Bridgeport, WV 26330(H) 304-842-4132 (C) [email protected] Clarksburg Lion Club
Leader Dog/Pilot DogLynn Ryburn (Glenn)236 Spicy Cedar LaneBerkeley Springs, WV [email protected]
DISTRICT 29-I CABINET(Continued)
Membership MattersBy PID Steve Glass, DGMT Coordinator
Just Ask!New Member Recruiting Guide for Clubs
Just Ask! is designed to guide your club through the process of recruiting new members andeffectively managing club growth. The strength of your membership and the health of your club will determine your ability to do what all Lions love to do – serve. So keep in mind that more membersmean more service!
Just Ask! will lead your club through a four-step process for recruiting new members:
• Preparing your club• Creating your club’s growth plan• Implementing your club’s growth plan• Welcoming your new members
First Steps:
The first step to inviting new members to join your club is to consider the following key questions:
1. Decide what you want your club to be.2. Identify what you want your club to accomplish.3. Decide what your goals are.4. Why does your club want new members?5. Who are your target members?6. Who will help your club recruit?
The Recruiting Wheel is an effective method to compile lists of people who could be invited to join your club. Distribute this page at a regular meeting. For each category on the wheel, have an experienced Lion ask, “Who is the one?” Example: Who is the one relative you feel would make a contribution to improve the community? Give your members a brief time to think about their choices.Identify those people and Just Ask!
A recruiting wheel should have each of the following categories included:
• Community leaders• Relatives • Friends • Colleagues• People You Do Business With • Local professionals• Religious Affiliates • Neighbors
The Just Ask! New Member Recruiting Guide for Clubs can be found on the LCI Web site byclicking on Member Center, then on Resources, then on Publications and Forms, then onMembership Form and Publications, then under Publications Inviting New Members, clickon (me300).
LLeeaaddeerrsshhiipp NNuuggggeettss By PID Steve Glass, DGLT Coordinator
It starts with you and you can start today!
Leaders unite people and inspire others to look at things differently. As club president, youhave a unique opportunity to change the way your club serves its members and its community.
Below are IPIP Yamada’s Seven Keys to Success. I encourage you to strive diligently toaccomplish any one or all of them this year. If you do, you will make your members’ collective service experience more meaningful and enable them to become more confident leaders.
1. To increase the value of being a member, host a New Member Orientation.2. To be a club that members can be proud of, conduct How Are Your Ratings? To find ways to make membership in your club more meaningful.
3. To hold high quality service projects, conduct a Community Needs Assessment and carry out a service project.
4. To serve with family members, host a service project that includes family members.5. To increase the number of female and/or younger members, sponsor younger and/orfemale members or charter a club that includes female and/or younger members.
6. To be a leader in your community, take two or more courses or seminars offered online from the Lions Learning Center or offered by your district, multiple district, constitutional area or LCI.
7. To think in dynamic new ways, conduct Your Club, Your Way, Blueprint for a Stronger Club, or the Club Quality Initiative (CEP) to identify and implement changes.
LLeeaaddeerrsshhiipp In the words of International President Chancellor Bob Corlew:
“We lead through service. That is our strength. We are a network of community leaders who have seen the result volunteer service can bring, and the value volunteers provide to their communities.”
“Leadership Development is the way to remain relevant and vibrant as we enter our nextcentury of service. Leadership is vision, knowledge, drive, confidence, optimism, openness, humanity, and caring. It is direction and guidance that inspires education, confidence, and achievement. Leadership is required to inspire and bring out the best in people. It is a process by which a person influences and motivates others to accomplish an objective, and directs an organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. A leader must inspire others, and instill passion and direction to an individual or group of individuals.”
To read President Corlew’s complete Lions Clubs International Presidential Theme 2016-2017 please see Page 21 of the July/August edition of The Lion or go to www.lionsclubs.org, thenclick on the small arrow in the blue circle pointing to the right and wait for President Corlew’sphoto and logo to appear, then click on Read Now.
Leading is as much a part of the “WE Serve” motto as any other service that we can provide!
2016 Lions/Leo Game Farm & Fishing ExpoSubmitted by Tennerton Lions President Sandra Phillips
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The 2016 Lions/Leo Game Farm & FishingExpo was a Great Day for all who attended.The weather was great and the fishing was toowith the pond stocked full of fish. The fishwere huge and more than enough for oneyoung boy to catch enough fish to feed hisfamily for dinner - he even fileted the fish himself. What a great experience for us all.The monarch butterflies even made a stop for the day.
This Community Service Project offered bythe Tennertons Lions Club could not havetaken place without the support and dedicationfrom the following: 1. The Zone 5 LionsClubs-Buckhannon Lions, Central UpshurLions, Hodgesville Lions, Ireland Lions, Junior Lions, Kesling Mills Lions, & PhilippiLions; 2. Kroger; 3. Wal Mart; 4. Wendlyns and5. the West Virginia Wildlife Center. Thereforeit is with a sincere Thank You to ALL the volunteers, Lions Clubs, and businesses thathelped pull this Project together to offer theyouth of our communities the educational opportunity and family time together for a Free Day at the West Virginia Wildlife Centerlocated in French Creek, West Virginia.
Charliena Eubank William O’Brien, Sponsor Buckhannon LCRichard Eubank William O’Brien, Sponsor Buckhannon LCRyan Kennedy Steve Glass, Sponsor Clarksburg LCJo Anne McNemar Steve Glass, Sponsor Clarksburg LCBrock Malcolm Jean Grant, Sponsor Clarksburg LCEric Beeman Fred Isennock, Sponsor East Preston LCRichard James Roy Joseph Bane, Sponsor Keyser LCTiffany Carr Kristin Reel, Sponsor Moorefield LCCasey Kimble Kristin Reel, Sponsor Moorefield LCMark Reel Kristin Reel, Sponsor Moorefield LCAngela See William Bean, Sponsor Moorefield LCChessie Vetter Kimberly Hartman, Sponsor Moorefield LCDevin Hauser Jerry Hauser, Sponsor Mountain LCJudson Bracey Millard Minor, Sponsor Philippi LC
IInn MMeemmoorriiaammFrank “Chunki” Angotti Clarksburg Lions ClubBurl Allen Jane Lew Lions ClubRobert A. Ramsey Jane Lew Lions ClubCurtis Durst Moorefield Lions Club
*The above 29-I Lions’ deaths were reported in July to LCI
Saretta Eaton Paw Paw Lions ClubFloyd Fullen Shinnston Lions ClubLarry Frishe West Milford Lions ClubAshby Randolph West Milford Lions Club
New Members Reported in July
29-I Fall Conference will be held October 14-15 at Lakeview Resort, near Morgantown. The registration formwill be emailed to each club president and secretary and posted on the 29-I website site soon. Guests for the weekendwill be PID Joe Al Picone and Lion Merle from Texas.
Club Excellence Award – If your club meets the criteria forthe 2015-16 Club Excellence Award, your application must be
completed, signed off on by IPDG Al Cox, and received by LCI no later than August 31, 2016. Ifyour club did not have a net gain in membership, you do not qualify. The other areas evaluatedare Service, Contribution to LCIF, Communication, Leadership Development, Club Activity andGood Standing. You may access the application at www.lionsclubs.org, or contact DG Cindy [email protected] or [email protected].
District Projectors - District 29-I purchased two projectors during the past Lions year. Oneprojector is maintained by PCC Gary VanHorn in Berkeley Springs, and the other is maintainedby FVDG Ken Shahan in Nutter Fort. Lions may request to use the projectors for club trainingor programs by contacting PCC Gary or SVDG Ken.
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