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Official Publication of Zone C-6 Lions Clubs December 2015
ZC Sharon’s Monthly Message
.It is that time of year when we are scurrying around to get the house decorated, presents wrapped, holi-day baking done, and getting ready to cook those special menus we wait all year for. It is a time of memories and a time for smiles. It is a time to re-member our gratitude lists and being extra nice to people we meet. But for some folks this is the time of year that is full of sad memories, a time of alone-ness, and a time in need of friendly faces and peo-ple who care.
As Lions we are always there whenever we can and where ever we are needed. Take time this holiday season to contact your members you have not seen or heard from lately. Consider invit-ing them over for a holiday meal.
I have a young cousin who lost her dad a couple of years ago to Agent Orange related cancers. This time of year is hard for her and her mom and her memories of dad. She has a good life and is doing well, but the holidays always bring back family memories. She decided this year to spend her time making a difference in oth-er people’s lives. She discovered that a convalescent hospital in her home town had around 80 patients that many times go un-noticed or un-visited during the holidays. Her solution: she reached out to her community, family and friends with the concept of “Adopt a Grandparent.” I am happy to say that there will be 80 patients each receiving a warm flannel blanket, games, puzzles, socks, slippers and she just raised enough monies for each patient to receive shampoos and haircuts for the holidays. This year, no one will go un-noticed.
We do many activities for the kids out there, but my challenge to you during the holidays is make sure your club members are not in need of a warm meal, that special gift, a friendly visit. I know they will appreciate it as much as I know 80 patients are going to be all smiles on Christmas Eve. How do you think your club can make a difference for your members?
Throughout the coming holiday season, don’t for-get to be kind to yourself. Make time to take sev-eral deep breathes when things get stressful. Be safe in your travels. God Bless, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Sharon
Editor: Randy Harris
Inside
ZC Sharon’s Message……………..page 1
Around the C Six Zone…………page 2
Thanksgiving Day Turkey……....page 2
C 6 Clubs and Officers…….……..page 3
C 6 Cabinet…………………....……..page 3
19 C District Cabinet….………….page 4
Project New Hope………………...page 5
Lacey Sunrise News……………...page 6
LERC News…………………………….page 7
Membership 201…………………..page 7
PR Round Table……….…………...page 8
Rainier Grapefruit Sale…..….....page 9
Rainier Bands Together……….page 10
Christmas Reflection……..…...page 11
Centennial Challenge………….page 11
Membership 201………………..page 12
Lions Day At The Races……….page 13
Lion’s Christmas………………...page 14
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DG Al Hedstrom, Silverdale Sunrise [email protected]
ZC Sharon Sikes, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
December
Dec6th Membership 201, Mona’s Restaurant, Tacoma 11-3 PM
Dec 9th PR Round Table Discussion, Sumner, WA 6 PM
January 2016
Jan 30th Lakewood First Crab Feed, Clover Park College 6 PM
February
Feb. 13th Lacey Sunrise Spaghetti & Bingo Night, Virgil Clarkson
Senior Center, Pacific Ave SW, Lacey WA 4:30 PM
Around the C-SIX Zone Christmas Trivia Quiz
1. How many times does Santa check his List?
2. The Grinch is as cuddly as a _______? 3. It would have been a laugh to see Mommy
doing what last night? 4. One foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to
say what? 5. Good tidings to you, and all of your what? 6. Who was seated next to me a day or two
ago in the Jingle Bells song? 7. Why do I want my two front teeth for Christ-
mas? 8. What did Frosty the Snowman do when
they placed a magic hat on his head? 9. What does Alvin want for Christmas in the
Chipmunk Song? 10. On the eleventh day of Christmas, what did
my true love send to me? 11. I’m dreaming of a White Christmas with
what? 12. What do Janice and Jen want for Christmas
in the song It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas?
13. What movie does the teacher say, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”?
14. You’ll shoot your eye out kid! 15. “Uh, since the United States Government
declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.”
16. “The thing about trains...it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is decid-ing to get on”
17. “What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more”
Answers: 1. Twice 2. Cactus 3. Kissing Santa Claus 4. Rudolf with your nose so bright, won’t
you guide my sleigh tonight? 5. Kin 6. Miss Fanny Bright 7. So I could wish you Merry Christmas 8. He began to dance around. 9. A Hula Hoop 10. Eleven Pipers Piping 11. Every Christmas card I write. 12. Dolls that will talk and go for a walk. 13. It’s A Wonderful Life. 14. A Christmas Story 15. Miracle on 34th Street 16. Polar Express 17. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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C-6 Zone Clubs and Officers
Club President Email Secretary Email
C-6 Zone Cabinet
Zone Chair Sharon Sikes, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
Associate Zone Chairperson
Immediate Past Zone Chair Pat Bucknell, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
Secretary Terri Mashek, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
Bulletin Editor Randy Harris, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
Senior Advisor Judy Ann Bergvall, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
Membership Chair George Johnson, Rainier Lions [email protected]
Diabetes Chair
LERC Chair Berta Fender, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
Public Relations Jim McDermott, Lacey Mid Day [email protected]
Dictionary Chair John Christiansen, Lacey Sunrise [email protected]
Leader Dogs Jean Kautzman, Roy Lions [email protected]
Dupont Greg Hull [email protected] Irene Keyport [email protected]
Lacey Lamplighters Lorraine Booth [email protected] Ron Smircich [email protected]
Lacey Mid Day Mike O'Byrne [email protected] Nancy Burri [email protected]
Lacey Sunrise Bill Miller [email protected] Gail Slosson [email protected]
Rainier Evan Burnett [email protected] Bernice Beck [email protected]
Roy Kim Nelson [email protected] Rhonda Bailey [email protected]
Tenino Geraldine Maxfield [email protected] Linda Gotovac [email protected]
Yelm Tom Henson [email protected] Mildred Henson [email protected]
Yelm Branch Todd Stancil [email protected] Angie Evans
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19 C District Cabinet
District Governor Al Hedstrom [email protected]
1st Vice District Governor Jan Weatherly [email protected]
2nd Vice District Governor Ron Smircich [email protected]
C1 Zone Chair Luis Montes-Gonzales [email protected]
C2 Zone Chair Edwin (Ed) Brend [email protected]
C3 Zone Chair Robert (Bob) Johnson [email protected]
C4 Zone Chair Ginger Shields [email protected]
C5 Zone Chair Donna Bowers [email protected]
C6 Zone Chair Sharon Sikes [email protected]
Immediate Past DG John Kirry [email protected]
Cabinet Secretary Iris Young [email protected]
Cabinet Treasurer Evelyn Cena [email protected]
Alert Lee & PZC Cindy Morey [email protected]
Camp Leo Lonzell Johnson [email protected]
Care PZC Pat Bucknell [email protected]
Club Support Team 1st VDG Jan Weatherly, Facilitator
Leadership (GLT) 2nd VDG Ron Smircich [email protected]
Extension PDG John Doyle Jr. [email protected]
Membership (GMT) Erika Risley [email protected]
Public Relations PZC Dee & Jim McDermott [email protected]
Retention / Mentoring PZC Donna Murr [email protected]
Canine Companions PZC Jack Wittenborn [email protected]
C&BL / Parliamentarian PDG Dave Pratt [email protected]
Contest & Awards 2nd VDG Ron Smircich [email protected]
Diabetes Awareness John Herr [email protected]
District Newsletter PZC Pat Burch [email protected]
Dictionary Project PZC Pat Burch [email protected]
Environment (Projects) Traci Ryan [email protected]
Environment (Photo Contest) Lyell Clark [email protected]
Honorary PDG John Doyle Jr. [email protected]
Information & Technology PDG Dave Risley [email protected]
International Relations PZC Mike Peterson [email protected]
L.C.I.F Coordinator PDG Bill Ellis [email protected]
Leader Dogs Jean Kautzman [email protected]
Lions Journey PZC Donna Murr [email protected]
NWLERC Liaison PZC Bill Miller [email protected]
NW Lions Foundation PDG Dave Risley [email protected]
Opening Eyes (co-chair) PZC Terri Soliz/ John Budzak Jr. [email protected]
Roster PDG Dave Risley [email protected]
Sight Preservation John Herr [email protected]
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LIONS PROJECT NEW HOPE, NORTHWEST BY PZC PAT BUCKNELL, Vice President of Operation and Treasurer
I’m here to report Lions Project New Hope is alive and getting well. On October 16-18 we held a
women’s retreat at Cascade Camp. We had 18 women coming with professional people from Fed-
eral Way Vet Center conducting the retreat. Dr. Kelly Dickinson, Clinical Psychologist and Tanya
Rosales, Office Manager put the retreat together. We secured business Journals for the ladies,
paper for decorating journals, glue sticks, and other items.
Sue Bogner, a very active member of Lions Project New Hope and a member of the
Sumner Lions Club, put together the welcome gifts for the ladies.
Bruce Emig, Lion from Bonney Lake, has connection with a Church group that provided
quilts to the ladies.
Lions Project New hope provided some snacks, drinks and t-shirts. Lions Project
New Hope would like to thank Tom and Donna Moline for all their support at Cascade Camp.
Without Cascade camp this project would have a real challenge putting these retreats on.
At this time the Federal Way Vet Center will be putting on a men’s retreat on June 18-19-
20, 2016 and a women’s retreat on August 20-21-22, 2016. We hope this works into a great work-
ing relationship where they have the people and we have the ability to come up with the funds.
We are working with Cascade Camp and Vet Center Tacoma & Seattle to hold family’s re-
treat along with LIONS.
I hope the Lions Clubs in MD 19 continue to support Lions Project New Hope with funds. We are
also looking for a Secretary, and other Lions to fill other positions on the board.
Please send donations to Lions Project New Hope to:
PO Box 5532, Lacey WA 98503
Thank you:
PZC Pat Bucknell of Lacey Sunrise Lions.
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Lacey Sunrise Lions News
Charter Night
In spite of a torrential downpour of rain that had seemingly lasted for days on end, something in
the realm of what Noah would have experienced, LSL members and guests showed up for the ga-
la 40th Year Celebration of Charter Night held at the Indian Summer Golf Course in Lacey. 80
people attended the event and were not disappointed in any way. An open no host bar only fueled
the atmosphere but then again, it doesn’t take much to put club members in a festive mood. The
silent auction was displayed on tables around the room thanks to the organization skills of the club
secretary, Gail, who also oversaw the decorations. The silent auction had some very nice items,
Seahawk emblems and rug, a Cigar Daddy’s Basket, a Weber portable grill, and many other very
valuable items. Bidding was non-stop until the closing bell after the meal. In addition, Tail Twister
Debbie sold cards from a deck that were entry into a drawing for half the collected pot which
turned out to be $130. Lion Chris Miller was the lucky recipient.
The meal was very tasty and was served buffet style however, desert
was two cakes commemorating our 40th birthday and served by the
wait staff. DG Al Hedstrom complemented the club on their achieve-
ment and all their service to the community. He offered his congratula-
tions and challenged the club to continue their well worn tradition of
serving the community. Of course, he also offered a couple of jokes
because he is after all, Al and never at a loss for a story.
The key note speaker was International Director Don Shrove, who asked the
question, “Where would this community be with the service and likes of the
Lacey Sunrise Lions?” The list of contributions was large and members
should be proud of our involvement, not only to our community, but to com-
munities around the world.
Next came club awards. PZC Dennis Reed received the Gordon F. Smith
Fellowship for his work with Care over the years followed by the announce-
ment of Lion of the Year which was presented by PKL John, to Lion Berta
Fender. Her quiet work behind the scenes on so many projects has not gone
unnoticed. Congratulations Berta!
A Melvin Jones Fellowship was also presented to a club member who has
served our club as well as Zone Chairperson and is a continuing solid source
of inspiration for other Lions. PZC Donna Murr was welcomed by the Melvin
Jones Fellows and takes her place on the list of honored Lions. Congratula-
tions Donna, fellow Lions thank you for your dedication and work.
Lion Bob Kelly was honored with a Continuing Lion Award for
over 30 years of service and guidance to not only our club but
to the Zone and District. His work has been invaluable to all Li-
ons. It is hard to find a Lions program that he has not been a
part of. Finally, the International Director presented his person-
al pin out our youngest Lion, Jon Mitchell. It was a great night.
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LERC News
by Pres. Don Schmidt
Holiday Greetings from all of us at the Northwest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center.
We are carrying on at the Center although things slow a bit during the Holidays. Many of our vol-
unteers are busy with commitments to family and friends. I am sure things will get back to normal
as winter continues.
The coming months are a great time to spend some time at the Northwest Lions Eyeglass Recy-
cling Center. Outdoor activities are fewer and maybe less enjoyable.
Please come and join us for some warm and cozy fellowship while contributing to a very worthy
cause. Invite your friends who are not Lions to join you in this worthy activity and it will show them
some of what we do.
Lions Berta and Jody have recently filled several requests and it may be winter but we have many
requests for glasses to fill. We have plenty of glasses on hand but we need volunteers to prepare
them for shipment.
Our V.O.I.C.E. students are working hard at packing unusa-
ble glasses for shipment to our recycler but we have more
than they have time to pack. I would like to invite our mem-
bers to a special “pack the glasses” event. The students are
there on Thursday mornings but maybe we could do one dur-
ing the Holidays. Let me know if there is any interest.
Register Now for Membership 201
2nd Vice District Governor Ron Smircich
Membership 201 is an MD 19 level course which brings the latest LCI information about member-
ship recruiting and retention. The course will explain why North American Lions have been had con-
tinual net losses in membership since the 1980’s, but at the same time will show how Lions Clubs
International is taking steps to reverse this trend. The course has been completely updated to pro-
vide guidance on how to recruit Young Adults and even has an LCI video illustrating some new and
innovative ideas. The generation gaps and the unique characteristics of each of the current genera-
tion categories will be discussed, relative to their importance in recruiting and retaining members.
New LCI programs, designed to retain members will be presented. Attendees will have the oppor-
tunity to work in teams to develop recruiting and retention programs for a club. Finally, the course
will cover the latest LCI marketing ideas to promote club membership and retention.
District C will hold a Membership 201 course in Tacoma on December 5. Details are included in a
flyer on the District 19-C Events Calendar for December 5th. Please register in advance for the
course by emailing 2VDG Ron Smircich at [email protected] The course is free.
Comments, drop me a line at [email protected]
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Public Relations Round Table
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It’s time to order Grapefruit
The Rainier Lions are selling Texas Ruby Red
Grapefruit -- $20.00 for a 20-pound box.
Delivery date is scheduled for Feb 6, 2016.
We will turn in orders by Jan 19th.
Payment can be sent to Rainier Lions Club, PO Box 1033, Rainier, WA 98576
Contact:
Bernice Beck C: (360)701-4892 W: (360)458-4545
Linda Lazelle (360)446-2974 [email protected]
Also, all Rainier Lions can take your order.
All profit supports Rainier Lions Club Community Projects!
Clubs and Organizations partnering with RLC use their
profit for their projects. Profit is $5.00 per box.
Please have one contact person turn in orders and payment with one check or cash from Club/
Organization minud $5.00 per box Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit.
Thank You!
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“Rainier Bands Together”
The Rainier Lions Club needs other Lions help: We are reaching out to our fellow Lions. Please ask around to people you know if they have any instruments in good condition and would like to donate them to “Rainier Bands Together.” This is a very good cause. You never know, maybe we get to help the next great artist.
As you may know Rainier is a small community of about 1800. We are fortunate to have many people working to help students achieve their goals. We had a Rainier band leader speak at our club recently who asked if we could help the band out. This is the first music program we’ve had in our community in a very long time, as there are very little funds are available for music. Although many of our children's families cannot afford to rent instruments, no one is turned away. The cur-rent stock of musical instruments are very old, worn and not functioning properly. We have agreed to refurbish the instruments that can be saved.
Students who learn to play music learn many skills. Not only do they learn to read music, they learn self-discipline; they learn the satisfaction of working together as a group to achieve group goals; they learn to use both sides of their brains together; develop fine motor skills; they build con-fidence and so much more. In short, they learn how to make a positive contribution to society.
Woodwinds, strings, brass, percussion instruments – all instruments will be put to good use for years to come. I’m sure they would also welcome any cash contributions as well. If you can help please email either Chris Beck at [email protected], 360-791-8540 or George Johnson at [email protected] 360-292-5363. Our P.O. Box is 1033 and instruments can be sent to Rainier Lions C/O George Johnson 921 Tipsoo Loop, Rainier, Wa, 98576. Or feel free to make arrangements to have musical instruments picked up, if that works better for your and your club.
Please let us know how you and your club can help!
Thanks
Chris and George
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Christmas is a special time and an opportunity to start thinking about how we can come together
as a global community to make a difference. It is the season of giving, so I encourage you to think
of others more to help the needy, to bring a smile to the face of someone in need. I look forward to
witnessing the incredible generosity of Lions. PIP Barry Palmer
LCI CENTENNIAL Service Challenge – Relieving the Hunger
for JANUARY 11-16, 2016
Many of our Clubs are already doing community project during the holidays. I am asking you to ex-
tend one or more of your community food support projects into January 2016. Most food banks
have diminished capacity during January/February…but the need does not reduce. I am asking if
you can continue your service into January this year and accept President Yamada’s Centennial
Service Challenge. Thank you!
Action Plan
Step 1: Create a Planning Committee (Who, including local environmental leaders and organiza-
tions, will serve on your project planning committee?)
Step 2: Pick Your Project (what project will help meet a community need and reflect the interest of
club members?)
Step 3: Publicize Your Project (how will you inform the community about your project?)
Step 4: Implement Your Project (On the day of the project, how will you involve club members,
family, friends, and the community? Who will serve as project spokesperson?)
Step 5: Tell Us about Your Project (How will you report your club project? Will your club secretary
use the online Service Activity Report?
Step 6: Celebrate Your Success (How will your cub share and celebrate the success of your pro-
ject?)
Christmas Reflection
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Christmas is coming and the year is almost gone.
Now festive lights decorate a freshly frosted lawn.
All across the Lion land, we recall the passing year,
We were there when we were needed and never missed a gear.
We were there to cook a breakfast for Santa and his kids,
And cleaned up all the pot and pans, and put away the lids.
We took all the dictionaries to each and every class,
And listened to the children read the names of Presidents past.
We maned the stations and sorted glasses, and packed them all away.
Ready for delivery, on a future day.
We manufactured wheel chair ramps and took them to the homes.
Of those that are disabled, so that they could roam.
We cooked a meal and delivered it to the first responder,
To thank them for all their work and left with awe and wonder.
We collected many loads of food and brought it to the store,
So it would be distributed to those that needed more.
We filled those homeless backpacks with many needed treats.
So kids lacking resource would have something good to eat.
We sent our money walking to a far and distant place,
In the wake of an epidemic, a fire or an earthquake.
We decorated the city with flags, red, white and blue
And watched as they proudly waved, while in the breeze they flew.
But now we’re left to wonder about the coming year.
What will be the needs to meet, from the far and near?
We need new friends to join us in our endless fight,
To be there for our neighbors and help relieve their plight.
So invite someone you know to join our Lions band,
And enjoy the feeling of helping out across the land.
‘Cause everyone should have the chance and actually deserve,
To share with us the Lion’s motto of “We Serve”
Lion’s Christmas
