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Hello all, well the summer is almost over. From my visits I see
our clubs have been active. This is a very busy time of year for most
clubs. Don’t forget to sign up for the USA/Canada forum coming up
in September. The winter multi district convention is coming up
and you can sign up starting now. It will be in October 17-19 in
Wenatchee. It should be a good one in a great setting.
There will be another training for officers on Sept. 7 I would sug-
gest all officers to attend if they have not already. Be sure to get
your membership and activities reports in. They are needed to ac-
cumulate the number of hours for our partners for common funds.
The zone chairs, cabinet members, and myself use these reports to try to help all the clubs.
Let’s work hard getting new members. If you need help recruiting let our staff help you.
Be sure to let Makena Kerr and Rachel Horkin know what events you have coming up so we
can all attend and support your club. Be sure to publish your events before and after they oc-
cur. Let’s work on partnering with other groups to put on events.
Mike Lally
District Governor of 19-B
Summer Blues
District Governor Mike
Governor Visits!
8/27 Mount Si
8/28 Arlington
9/3 Lake City
9/4 Monroe
9/9 Kennydale
10/1 Lake Stevens
10/2 Everett North/South
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Volume 20, Issue 2
Busy “B” Newsletter
Lions of District 19-B
www.lions19b.com
August 2019
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Please Welcome Our New Cabinet Members!
Do You Have A Source?
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Position 2019-2020 Email Contact
District Governor Mike Lally [email protected]
1st Vice District Governor Vilma Fernandez [email protected]
Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer Doug Houghton [email protected]
Zone Chair B-1 Ed Poquette [email protected]
Zone Chair B-2 Mel Fernandez [email protected]
Zone Chair B-3 Dough Houghton [email protected]
Zone Chair B-4 Arnold Tew [email protected]
Zone Chair B-5 John LeMieux [email protected]
Zone Chair B-6 Sharon Morrison [email protected]
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Lion Vilma Fernandez, 1st DG
Zone Chair Reports
August is the last full month of the Year 2019
I am inspired by the energy of the new Lion Year July
2019 to June 2020. I look forward to months of volun-
teer work, sharing ideas with other Lions Clubs, and
the community activities that Lions participate in. This
is another round for us to finish projects, and plan for
brighter future endeavors.
When we look at our inner self, we see creativity and
dedication to achieve our goals. Go out to your com-
munities, and search for potential new members by us-
ing our community assessment needs. Let us continue
to nurture our current members who supports our ac-
tivities financially or giving time and effort to our pro-
jects. What do you picture in the coming months? Is it
finding folks like your fellow Lions who are dedicated
to serving others and are hardworking for the sake of
their community? Well, visitations to other organiza-
tions may bring new ideas and new members. We are
always looking for those folks who are potential mem-
bers, invite them to a meeting,
get them to assist your volunteer
activities. They may see the re-
wards of giving back and will be
ready to join your club.
While we are continuing to be
Lion members, let us take the
opportunities to attend seminars
to add adventure and spice to our minds. Give a try to
be an Officer of your Club and see how you would be a
great leader and contribute to this special group of
folks, the LIONS.
It is said that in the early Roman calendar, August was
the sixth month, and only had 30 days under Augustus
Caesar, the First Emperor of the Roman Empire. Then
an extra day was added by Emperor Julius Caesar to
equal the number of days in July.
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Zone B-6 Lion Sharon Morrison, Zone Chair
Lion Sharon is excited for the coming year and looks forward to
sharing zone B6 Lion activities soon!
Get Well
Soon!
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LCIF Global Foundation. Local Impact.
Our challenges are great. Our mission is pure, our hands and hearts are ready. Together, we will be able to serve more than 200 million people a year by 2021.
Zone B-5 Lion John LeMieux, Zone Chair
If you are reading these words,
stop what you are doing and go
to MyLion on your PC, or if you
have a smart phone, be sure you
have the MyLion app. I ask for
two incredibly big reasons. The
first is simple, anyone can easily
create an activity! Why is that
important? All your neighboring
clubs are instantly aware of your functions, and as a
result, may bring in more attendees and interested vol-
unteers! Obviously this is a great advantage when una-
ble to provide fliers through secretaries or announce-
ments at visitations by delivering this easy increase in
visibility. Secondly, one of the greatest side effects of
activity creation is that nearly half of the Secretary's
workload has been completed in regards to reporting
activities. Secretaries have less work to perform when
submitting reports when this front end of information
has already been provided to them - and in turn makes
their inquiries of members lighter on a monthly basis
too. What a tremendous all around advantage this tool
can be! PLEASE start using it today, this means YOU!
Are you still intimidated? Don't be, here is a cheat sheet
to help you! Since this tool now makes a separate calen-
dar redundant, I will no longer be facilitating the zone
calendar. So be a good neighbor - create activities to
keep more than your own clubs members informed,
and find out how you can support or volunteer with
other clubs by using MyLion right now. Also, it's a new
year, be sure to check out these resources that will help
you throughout the new year. Thank you!
Zone B-4 Lion Arnold Tew, Zone Chair
As the new Zone Chair for B4, I’m just learning about my job. But I’m
looking forward to visiting each of the clubs in the Zone this fall. I
hope your Lions year is a successful one of service. If I can help in any
way, please let me know at [email protected].
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The heart of a volunteer
is not measured in size
but by the depth of the
commitment to make a
difference in the lives of
others.
~~DeAnn Hollis
Zone B-3 Lion Doug Houghton, Zone Chair Zone B 3 Clubs are Edmonds,
Lake City, Mill Creek, Terrace
Brier, and Woodinville Lions
Club. All clubs have installed
their officers and have been
busy with summer projects.
Edmonds Lions has worked on
the Taste of Edmonds Food Festival on 8/16 to
8/18/19. They have done several other projects during
July and August.
Lake City Lions have been active with several flag pro-
jects and street Fairs.
Mill Creek Lions has done several Music in the Park and
Movies in the Park. The sell Hot dogs, popcorn, candy,
and drinks. They did National Night Out giving over
800 snow cones away free.
Terrace Brier Lions will be working on several of their
projects through the summer.
Woodinville Lions have done several Music in the Park,
National Night out, local fairs, and street and park clean
up.
All the clubs in Zone B 3 have signed up to serve at the
Snohomish County Sight and Hearing Corn Booth at the
Evergreen Fair in Monroe Washington that runs from
8/22/19 to 9/2/19.
Zone B-2 Lion Mel Fernandez, Zone Chair As the appointed Zone B2 Chairman for Lions Year 2019-20120, I look forward in assisting the clubs in the zone for greater exposure and active participation in the district.
All clubs in the zone are participating in increasing member-ship and collection of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Following are the activities of the clubs in Zone B2.
Capitol Hill:
- Tom Rassmussen was the guest speaker at their July meet-
ing. This topic was the AIDS Memorial Pathway on Capitol
Hill. The pedestrian pathway from the Capitol Hill Streetcar
Station to Anderson Park to be displaying arts and crafts.
First Hill:
- Registered 1 new member in July
- Donated $500 to STEM Path Innovation Network to help
children of color engage in science, technology, engineering
and math with mentoring and training.
Mabuhay:
- Inducted 2 new members at their installation dinner.
- Provided transportation for the Las Vegas 20/20 Beeb
Baseball Team, provided lunches to LV and Seattle Sluggers
teams, hosted both teams at
Golden steer steak and rib house
for after game celebration.
Rainer:
- The Northwest Lions Eyeglass-
es Recycling Center satellite at
Rainer Lions Club will no longer
be in operations for the time be-
ing. The club is seeking volun-
teers to continue this serve.
University/Ballard:
- Volunteered in Ballard Seafood Fest, July 13-14, 2019
- Sponsored the Amazon Smile Program to benefit Universi-
ty Lions Foundation.
- University Lions Club Foundation received a grant of
$54,000 from Harry and Clare Cayo Wilson Charitable rust
to support vision and hearing.
- Grant of $10,000 to UW Medicine Eye Institute to support
the Lions Gift of Sight Program at Eyes on James.
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Zone B-1 Lion Ed Poquette, Zone Chair
A major change for Zone B-1 is
that the District B cabinet official-
ly approved the Merger of Everett
South and Everett North into a
new club—Everett South. Most
of the members from Everett
North have moved into Everett
South as a result of this merger.
The two clubs had already combined forces and were
meeting together at Patty’s Eggnest Chuckwagon Inn
once a month on Thursday nights, so this change will be
more of a formal fix rather than something new.
Zone B-1 will have our first Zone meeting on Septem-
ber 9, 2019 at the Collector’s Choice Restaurant in
Snohomish at 5:30 pm. If you’d like to attend our Zone
Meeting, then just RSVP me ([email protected]).
This zone meeting’s planned focus will be about Lions
“service”. We’ll be working thru service issues and how
they affect our 4 clubs. Much of the continuing prob-
lem is having enough “active” members to participate in
the planning and staging of club events and having our
members become familiar using MyLion.
On the 9th, we’ll also be talking about involving non-
Lion groups and community members in our events.
And, the importance of getting the word out well before
the date of the event, so other nearby Lions in the re-
gion can volunteer and help every club put on a success-
ful event or activity.
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You are Cordially Invited!
RENTON LIONS CLUB 6th ANNUAL
“JCR MEMORIAL PIG ROAST & BOHEMIAN FARE”
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 8TH – Noon-4PM
Whole Pig Roasted Over Hot Coals in ‘Pig Box’! Must see!
Bring Your Appetite!!! ‘Pig’ From 1PM!
BBQ’d Pork – Grilled Pineapple – Cabbage Rolls – Kielbasa - Beet Salad Sauerkraut w/Caraway – Cole-
slaw – Sunomono – Green Salad Appetizers – Hawaiian Rolls - Apple Strudel – and More!
Suggested Donations: $25/adults - $10/kids under 12
GREAT RAFFLE ITEMS, TOO!!!
Renton Lions Youth Camp ~ on the Banks of the Cedar River
21230 SE 184th St - Maple Valley Hwy 169 - North @ Cedar Grove Road – R on Byers – L on SE 184th
PROCEEDS SUPPORT DIABETIC CHILDREN AT CAMP LEO!!!
RSVP: [email protected] – 425.444.7672 - Drop-Ins Welcome
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Lions Giving Library volunteers at the July 16th Renton
Farmers Market. Lions Bert Caoili, Roger Richert, Beth
Jame, Betty Brown, Rosemary Richert, Lyro Downie-
Cyphers and Jessie Waddell were the second shift work-
ers. All told, 4 hours of smiles and laughter while gifting
youngsters with 552 new and gently used children's
books. "WE SERVE"!
Lions Giving Libraries Around Seattle!
University-Ballard Lions Club
University-Ballard Lions Club had lots of fun at the
Ballard Seafood Fest on July 14 Jan, Gerry and Janelle
maned the mini vision clinic and Lions Library.
Renton Lions & Seattle Bituin Lions Club
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Top Photo:
Student participants of STEM at John Muir Elementary School and awards celebration. Supported by Seattle First Hill Lions Club for
the second year.
Bottom Photo:
Awards for Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) participants in Summer Program
at John Muir Elementary School, supported by Seattle First Hill Lions Club. 170 students participated.
Seattle First Hill Lions Club
What’s the Buzz?
Des Moines Lions Club
On August 14, 2019, Zone Chair John LeMieux visited the Des Moines Li-
ons Club to present Lion Treasurer Jacqueline Nelson with an award letter
and pin to recognize her 20 year membership in the Lions Club. Thank
you Jacqueline for your many years of membership and participation in
Lions Club activities.
Jacqueline and John!
On August 14, 2019, DG elect Vilma Fernandez accompanied by PDG
Mel Fernandez visited the Des Moines Lions Club. DGE Vilma talked about
the various Lions Club activities of the clubs in the district and gave en-
couraging words to us all. From left to right, PDG Mel Fernandez, Zone
Chair John LeMieux, DGE & PZC Vilma Fernandez, and PZC,, PP, and pre-
sent President of the Des Moines Lions Club Rod Blalock.
~~ Thank you Gordon Umino for the info and pictures
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
DONATE NOW to LCIF
Message from Membership: In an earlier article in the Busy B, I suggested, as a Project, as a Community Outreach, and as a chance
to spread the word about Lions, and as a Membership opportunity, a program called ACTIVE SHOOTER.
There are opportunities, and resources your club can use……for FREE! These opportunities can be pro-
vided by Law enforcement, Fire Department and many other resources.
My wife and I attended an Active Shooter program, while traveling, presented by Kona Hawaii Lions
and Elks. It was Amazing and Informative. You now can’t watch the news without hearing about a
shooting, so I have been working with the King County Sherriff’s office for several months to replicate
that program here in Renton. I have been working with Lions, Maple Valley Food Bank, and several
churches in the Renton community to attend and promote this program. After many months of organiz-
ing, the project has finally been scheduled to be presented by a trained Sherriff officer on September 17,
and we have near 50 people to attend. It’s sad that we find ourselves needing this training and infor-
mation, but it might save a life one day. This program is made possible by our Fairwood Lions Club.
I am excited for this opportunity and this upcoming presentation. Keep an eye out for the outcome in a
future newsletter! I invite you and your clubs to do an Outreach program for your community too.
We Serve,
Phil Johnson
Membership 19B5
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Membership Opportunity!
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Bits and pieces — Stuff you need to know OR might need. . .
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UPCOMING WAYS TO ROAR——or BUZZ!!!!
Club Officers Training 10:00 AM September 7, 2019 Bellevue, WA Library
Lions Salmon Bake 12:00 PM September 7, 2019 Camano Island Camp
Renton Lions Pig Roast 12-4 PM September 8, 2019
USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM Sept. 19-21, 2019 Spokane, WA Register online now
MD-19 Fall Conference October 18-19, 2019 Wenatchee, WA
Everett Lions 100th Anniversary May 2020 TBD
Bits and pieces - Stuff you need to know OR might need. . . Does your club need help with a project? Need bicycles for Christmas giving? Need toiletries to finish more kits for homeless?
Let your zone chair & BusyB editor know.
Invitation to ALL LIONS
Edmonds Lions and friends meet for coffee every Monday morning at 10 AM. Join them at the Waterfront Café in Edmonds.
Take a look at the most recent issue of our Multiple District 19 newsletter, The Border Crossing.
You might learn some-thing about your fellow Lions!!!
Helping those affected by CHILDHOOD CANCER is one of our new global initiatives.
How can your club help?
Learn more here
Learn and share the service stories of Lions
around the world
HERE
Lions Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser Nov. 10 Shawn
O'Donnells 128th Street exit I-5 Everett
Contact Rosemary Richert for
more info!
LCI Convention Read about service projects at the recent convention. Maybe new ideas? Check it out HERE
Multiple District 19 Office
4141 Maplewood Ave. Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone 360.733.4911
www.lionsmd19.org
The greatest stories on earth. Whenever, wherever.
Introducing the LION
Magazine app
PA System Equipment Available to ALL Lions Clubs
Your club may borrow the Busy B-owned PA system. $100 returnable damage deposit required. Contact Ron Wilkie 206.365.3615 or Gordy Smith at 206.639.8813
Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation of Snohomish County
Contact President Gary Lockert at District B phone 206.528.2525
See complete info at www.lions19b.com
Equipment Available to All Lions Does someone in your community need medical equipment? Wheelchair, crutches, electric scooter? Wheelchair Ware-house is located at MD19 Office
Mon. & Thurs ONLY 9 to 11:30 AM
LCI/LCIF
WE ARE 1,424,242 LIONS STRONG in 48,348 CLUBS on July 17, 2019.
New LCIF #BE100 video link here—-show at your next club meeting and give to your LCIF campaign
Tools from MD19—Check
Volunteers are not paid — not
because they are worthless, but
because they are priceless.
~~Unknown
Our Mission as Lions
To empower volunteers
to serve their communi-
ties, meet humanitarian
needs, encourage peace
and promote interna-
tional understanding
through Lions clubs.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in
community and
humanitarian service.
Dining
In the Dark
Presented by Burien Lions
Saturday, October 26th 2019 at 6:oo pm Angelo’s restaurant, 601 SW 153rd, Burien WA
98166
Only 60 seats available so purchase your tickets now by calling Enoch at 206-433-0715 Burien Lions Club Vice President.
Tickets are $40.00 and include din-ner.
Most of the proceeds raised from this Burien Lions club event will support Leader dogs for the blind and Camp Leo for children with diabetes
Dining in the Dark is a unique sensory awareness experience giving guests a first-hand glimpse into the lives of those who are blind, taking them on an unforgettable journey in the dark.
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Delicious deserts will be raffled off so come join in on the fun!
Donations of canned food for the homeless in Burien would be greatly appreciated!
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Lions all,
September 7 is an opportunity for a “new way to do the business of officer learning”:
as a team. Join us in Bellevue. We’ll have a conference room at the Bellevue Library.
Bring your own laptop or tablet for hands-on learning of MyLion, team building and
goal setting for your club officers. You’ll leave with a plan. . . RSVP NOW….
Officer Learning Sept 7 — Make Up Session
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Register for the Annual MD19 Convention Here!
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Check out District 19B
Facebook page — and
post your club’s activities!
Others will want to join
and help you!
Lions Club
Members—District 19B
Send your good Lions
“stuff” to editor Makena at
We like pictures!
For over 50 years, LCIF has worked side-by-side with Lions to help them make an even bigger impact in communities around the
world. We’re now launching our most ambitious capital campaign ever, with the goal of bringing more help and hope than ever
before—empowering service for generations to come.
Our goal is $300 Million dollars by June 2021 so that we can meet our service goal to serve 200 Million people a year by 2021.
Can you give $2 a week for three years? With the help of every Lion and every Lions Club, we can do it.
More info? Contact Lion Anne Smarsh, your District LCIF Coordinator at [email protected]
GET EMPOWERED.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
DONATE NOW
FEARLESS FEATURE
The Apollo 11 spacecraft launched fifty years ago and was considered to be one of humanity's most audacious missions. When President Kennedy announced this moonshot, it would have been easy to say, "We can't do that," and end the mission before it started.
However, instead of sticking with the status quo, we chose to go to the moon! Now that's one way to #BeFearless!
LIONS, LET’S #BeFearless WITH OUR VOLUNTEER SERVICE!
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In its 43rd year, the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum has offered a premier learning experience. Lions with all positions of
leadership have grown to value what the Forum is all about. Simply, the one event that helps you become a great leader by in-
creasing your knowledge, giving you insight and attentive information about programs and services of Lions Club International and
a chance to speak with other Lions across North America expressing ideas and strategies for continued success.
Note to 19-B Lions: Lion Roger Richert has participated in EVERY ONE of the past 42 Forums. It must be amazing to get him
back every year! Think about it!
Our 2019 Forum, in Spokane, is hosted by US, the MD-19 Lions! What an opportunity to volunteer AND to attend the Forum so
close to home!
As a participant, you have a chance to attend ten of over 80 seminars to enhance your personal leadership development. Plus,
we’ll have a STRIDES Walk for Diabetes at lunchtime on Thursday, and special keynote addresses at each meal.
Our own Northwest Lions Foundation Mobile Health Unit will be on display throughout the Forum event. View the unit in the
Exhibit Hall. Special health screenings will be offered to attendees. We will also welcome a variety of vendors, like Welch-Allyn
and Plus Optix; AND the Lions Store will be selling “all things Lion”.
Here’s the link to the website and registration. Right now we have over 1,500 registrants from the U.S. and Canada. You’ll even
meet new International President Choi and LCIF Chairperson Gudrun. Learn more about LCIF Campaign 100.
Register now for $320. Fee includes 2 1/2 days of terrific learning and four meals. As you register you will choose your hotel.
Because our MD-19 Lions are the hosts, we need volunteers to help with a variety of fun duties. If you can volunteer, please
email our host chair, Lion Laura Wintersteen-Arleth at [email protected]
Remember——- REGISTER NOW at www.lionsforum.org You will be so glad you did…...
Hmmmmmm!
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