ID Lowell Bonds sparks a reaction from the head table at the DG’s banquet

A Note from PZC John Budzak Jr.,  Conference Chairman:

 Well another conference has come and gone.  I want to thank all of the Lions on the conference committee as well as the Lacey Sunrise and Graham Sunrise Lions for all of their help in putting on this great conference.  The final attendance numbers were 303 district C Lions, 37 guests from outside our district and 32 non-Lions guests for a grand total of 372 people registered at the conference.  This was the largest turnout since 1999.  It was also great to see so many first-time Lions attending the conference.

 The early bird winners were:
     PDG Polly Voon from the North Vancouver Host Lions had her entire registration fees paid.
     Bob Thomas from the Shelton Lions had his registration and lunch paid for.
     Joseph Morales from Gig Harbor received his registration fee back.

Congratulations to these Lions!

CONTEST & AWARDS
1^st & 2^nd PLACE WINNERS

ACHIEVEMENT SPEACHES:
1. Mike Brandstetter, Lakewood First
2. Sandi Dahlquist, Poulsbo

 BROCHURE:
1. Lakewood First
2.  Federal Way Noon

 BULLETIN (>50):
1.  Lakewood First
2.  Bremerton Central

 BULLETIN (<50)
1.  Graham Sunrise
2.  Port Orchard

 INDUCTION CEREMONY:
1.  Puyallup
2.  Spanapark

 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT:
1.  Lakewood First
2.  Poulsbo

 SCRAPBOOK:
1.  Poulsbo
2.  Kent

 TALL TALES:
1.  Lakewood First
2.  Olympia Host

 UNIFORM DELEGATION:
1.  Auburn Noon
2.  Bremerton Central

 WEBSITE:
1.  Gig Harbor
2.  Lakewood First

Thanks to everyone for making the raffle a great success this year.  There were over 90 items donated, plus ticket sales were the best ever!  It was wonderful to see such generosity and support.  Good job, PZC/ZCE Rena Larson and the Graham Sunrise Lions!

District Governor-Elect:              Frank Paul
Vice District Governor-Elect:       Ida Malone
Vice Council Chair Candidate:      Dennis Knapp
NW Lions Foundation Trustee:    Bonnie Williamson
Changes to District 19C Bylaws:  Passed
District Realignment:                 Passed

At the Saturday luncheon, ID Lowell Bonds was pleased to announce a Melvin Jones Fellowship for Ollie Bond from the University Place Lions Club.  It wasn’t much of a surprise because the award had been mailed, as usual, to the club’s secretary – Ollie Bond!

 ID Bonds also presented four International President’s Awards at the Saturday night banquet.  VDG Frank Paul, PZC Rena Larson, and Cabinet Secretary Karen Schrodt each received a President’s Appreciation Award.

And ZC Dave Pratt was very surprised when his name was announced for the President’s Leadership Award!

Friday’s Fun Night

We had professional entertainment that was so great we asked for encores!

Left, saxophonist John O’Dell and Rainier Lion “Toots”

Lakewood First’s patriotic and winning entry in the Musical Category.

 There was strong competition in all the contests!

ZC Karen Sell, C-2, and ZC Dave Pratt, C-6, tallied all the donations from their clubs and presented a symbolic check to Camp Leo for $5764.  This was followed by a presentation from the Kent Lions Club of their check for $1000.

 Camp Director Jan Norman gratefully acknowledged the generous financial support of District 19C Lions and explained that Camp Leo is growing every year.  The goal is for all eligible campers, regardless of financial status, to attend this educational and fun summer camp for diabetic children.

 There was also a Camp Leo display at the Conference with a video and brochures, along with staff members to provide additional information (not to mention raffle tickets!).

Camp Leo Counselors Dan, Lara and Stella accept big check that represents donations from Clubs in Zones C-2 and C-6.