Carl J.
Freeland, District Governor
October 2003
A Note from DG Carl:
Well, it's Back To Basics for another month.
Frances and I started out in September with visiting some family members we
hadn't seen in years, then continued the month with our Lions family. We
were able to visit with other Lions we hadn't seen in a while and that we enjoy
spending time with.
We had a very productive District Retreat at Ocean
Shores, with a good turnout, including the LEMPR team, current Zone
Chairpersons and their spouses, and IPDG Jim. PDG Hal Palmer was the
Facilitator and he did a great job for us. We came away with some excellent
ideas that should bear good results for our clubs in the coming months.
To top off a lot of hard work, we enjoyed our MD-19
Fall Forum in Lewiston, Idaho. We
attended some panels that dealt with a variety of problems that our clubs may
face. A most productive panel raised
the question “Is your club being Zapped or Sapped?” Do you know the difference?
Golden Ears Days are behind us for this year -- we
will have the results of our efforts in time for next month’s bulletin. Now the planning for our District Spring Conference
will shift into high gear. Remember
this year there is NO limit on luncheon space, so let's make them open all the
room dividers!
That’s all for now, so until next month let's all
have some LIONS FUN!
Yours in Lionism,
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Article by
PZC Frank Pearce, 19C LCIF Chairperson
Congratulations to ALL District 19C Lions Clubs on the beginning of what should be another OUTSTANDING Lions
Year and for your contributions to your community. I trust each Lions Club has prepared a budget for 2003-04 and
that a sizeable contribution is earmarked for Lions Clubs International
Foundation (LCIF).
As
the Past International President Kay K. Fukushima stated, donations to non-profits
have dropped sharply as the global economy has slowed; this was very evident
with the LCIF donations for District 19C.
LCIF needs the continued support of ALL Lions. Consider becoming a Contributing Member by donating US$20, US$50
or US$100 – small donations make a BIG difference. Just US$20 can pay for a cataract surgery. Contributing Members receive a distinctive
lapel pin. Look into LCIF’s Legacy
Program. This is a great way to support
LCIF while helping yourself financially through a gift annuity.
However,
the major donation to LCIF is through each Lions Club’s annual contribution –
clubs should consider presenting worthy individual
with Melvin Jones Fellowships and these awards can be spaced out over a
five-year period of time. Individual
Lions should also consider demonstrating their dedication to community service
by choosing to become a Fellow.
As
we have observed the second anniversary of the country’s worst disaster on
September 11, 2001, I want to point out that LCIF stepped up with an immediate
donation of US$100,000 for disaster relief in New York City. LCIF has been doing disaster relief
throughout the world for years but needs all our support to make sure THE LIONS are there in the future.
Any
questions on LCIF, contact your District 19C LCIF Chairperson, PZC Frank
Pearce, at (253) 840-3533 or 2801 20th
St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374-6309 or e-mail: lionpaco@msn.com.
PLAN FOR SIGHT NIGHT
Volunteers are asked to collect
used eyeglasses as they trick-or-treat this Halloween. For free materials and information on how to
get started with your Sight Night collection of used eyeglasses, visit www.sightnight.org. Lions Clubs International sponsors Sight
Night in partnership with LensCrafters Foundation and LensCrafters. It is a spooktakular time, so organize your
volunteers (Lions, Leos, Scouts and other volunteers) to collect! If your group already organizes an event
around Halloween, consider how to promote eyeglass collection by creating a
large pumpkin eyeglass collection receptacle or develop your own unique twist.
To borrow a page from PR
Chairperson John Doyle’s notebook, let’s talk “communications”.
Not too many years ago,
to send someone a letter, we got out the old Smith Corona type-writer,
stationery, carbon paper, white-out and the little eraser pencil with the brush
on the end. Remember? There was always time to stop and think,
re-read, and make sure this is what you really wanted to say.
Now in the age of instant messaging and e-mail, we
sit at the computer looking at a screen, type in our information, and then push
one button and the message is sent. But
what if we’re upset about something? Before we’ve had a chance to cool down,
our message is sent and we’ve forgotten it’s not just technology, it’s going
out to a real person with real feelings.
Let’s remember our communications are a personal reflection on each of
us and our clubs. Let’s think before we
push that “SEND” button.
When we receive e-mail, a
short reply is good. It lets the sender
know the information has been received.
Even a simple “Thank You” or “Good Job” is great. Then we know our e-mails are not going out
into a black hole.
Happy e-
mailing!
Rainier Lions Club – 10 years in September
Gig Harbor Lions Club – 72 years in October
Bethel Leo Club – Brand New in October!
Kent Lions Club – 65 years in November
Lacey Sunrise Lions – 28 years in November
BREMERTON
CENTRAL LIONS FOUNDATION SEAFOOD DINNER & AUCTION
Join us for a “Touch of Class” on
Saturday, November 15th, at the Kitsap County Golf & Country
Club.
This is our 16th annual
fund-raiser and our biggest event of the year.
We’ve been collecting some great items for our silent and live auctions,
so come ready to bid!
Tickets may be purchased for $50
and include a delicious seafood dinner as well as admission to the auction.
Please call Lion Jim Lamb, (360) 613-9953.
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October 3/5
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MD 19 Fall Forum, Lewiston, ID
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October 7
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C-3
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Federal Way
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Noon
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October 7
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C-3
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Fife
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6:30PM
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October 8
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C-5
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Puyallup
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7 PM
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October 9
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C-5
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Mineral Lake
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7 PM
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October 13
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C-3
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Covington NOTE:
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Noon
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October 14
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C-1
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Lakewood Knights
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6:30 PM
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October
16
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C-2
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Shelton
Morning Star
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7:15
AM
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October 16
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C-5
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Eatonville
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7 PM
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October 21
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C-3
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Enumclaw
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Noon
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October 23
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C-1
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Gig Harbor
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11:45 AM
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October 28
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C-1
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University Place
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6 PM
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October 30
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C-6
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C-6 Zone Meeting (New Date)
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6:30
PM
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Nov.
1
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C-2
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C-2
Zone Meeting
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Nov.
3
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C-6
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Yelm
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6
PM
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Nov.
4
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C-3
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Kent
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7
PM
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Nov.
5
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C-6
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Lacey
Lamplighters
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7
PM
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Nov.
6
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C-5
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Puyallup
South Hill AM
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7:15 AM
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Nov.
8
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C-1
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C-1
Zone Meeting in Lakewood
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10
AM
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Nov.
11
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C-2
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Olympia
West
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6:45
PM
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Nov.
12
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C-1
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Lakewood
First
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7
AM
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Nov.
13
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C-6
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Yelm
Mid-Day Club Branch
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Noon
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Nov.
13
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C-4
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C-4
Zone Meeting
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Nov.
17
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C-3
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C-3
Zone Meeting in Kent
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7
PM
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Nov.
19
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C-2
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Tumwater
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6:45
PM
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Nov.
20
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C-1
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Lakewood
Korean
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7 PM
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Nov.
22
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C-5
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C-5
Zone Meeting
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