district 1a governor's e-newsletter for the month of february, 2016
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Mother District of Lionism, District 1A Governor's Monthly e-Newsletter. Edited and Published by PDG Austin for Lions, Lionesses and Leos of District 1ATRANSCRIPT
February,
2016
Governors
Monthly
Newsletter,
District 1A,
Lions Clubs
International
GOVERNOR RALPH ZARADA SPEAKS:
The Mid Year Forum is in
the books, which means
that we are moving into
the month of February.
The weather lets us know
that it is still winter, but I
can feel the warmth of
spring approaching.
This month, I want to take a moment to talk about
LCIF, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of our association.
As a District we have contributed over $7,000 to
LCIF, which is about halfway to our goal of $15,000.
As LCIF continues to grow, it services the needs of
many by offering programs that restore sight and
prevent blindness, support our youth through
Quest, provide relief when disasters occur, and
meet humanitarian needs around the world. Some
of the funds that support these efforts come from
foundations, corporations, governments, and non-
Lions. But a majority of the funds come from the
generous donations of Lions Clubs and individual
members. If your club, or perhaps you as a Lion,
have not made a donation, please consider making
one. The dollar amount does not have to be large.
If you are working towards a Melvin Jones Fellow
(MJF), you can donate in affordable increments
until you have reached the amount needed to
reach the mark required for an MJF.
As we move towards our Centennial 2017
celebration, every club is encouraged to connect
with the community by completing a Legacy
Project. Legacy Projects are visible gifts that
commemorate our Centennial and address specific
needs in your community. Take this opportunity to
create a lasting legacy of your service contributions
and earn special Centennial recognition by
completing a Legacy Project. Make sure to report it
on the MyLCI Service Activity Report. For more
details regarding the Legacy project go to the LCI
website
http://lions100.lionsclubs.org/EN/programs/cente
nnial-legacy-projects.php
Important dates in February
We have some important dates in the District this
month. Please note the following:
February 3: The Centennial Convention
committee will be meeting at LCI to further
discuss plans for the upcoming 2017
Centennial Convention.
February 6: The third District Cabinet
meeting will be held at the Scottish Home in
North Riverside. We will be gathering for
Fellowship at 8:45 a.m. with the Call to
Order at 9:00 a.m.
February 20: The fourth Council of
Governors meeting will be held in
Springfield, IL with the call to order at 9:00
a.m.
February 27: The District Bowing
tournament will be held at the Willowbrook
Lanes in Willowbrook, IL. Details as to the
times and cost will be coming soon. Please
mark that date on your calendar and come
out and join us for some fun and bowling.
Also please keep in mind these following items
Please start giving some thought to who
you will nominate for the District
Convention awards: Edward M. Elbert Lion,
Lioness, and Leo of the Year, and Richard M.
Daley Citizen of the Year. These awards are
given annually to deserving Lions. We have
1,800 Lions in our District. Some of them
are doing outstanding work within their
clubs. If they are, send their names in with a
summary of their work. For more
information and nomination forms please
send an email to PDG Dick Huels
If you’re considering running for the office
of Second vice District Governor, you will
need to start preparing your nominating
resolutions to make sure they are filled out
correctly. If you need any further
information or have any questions please
send an email to DG Ralph Zarada
([email protected]), Lion Ken
Accola ([email protected]), or any of our
PDGs.
Please schedule your Governor's visit. There
are only five months left in the year.
And most importantly, mark your
calendars! The District 1A Convention
"Cowboy Up Lions" will be held April 1-3.
Get your Western on! Visit the District
website for registration and information at
www.e-district.org/sites/1a/page-8.php
And please keep the following in your thoughts and
prayers:
Lion Marva Allison who is recovering from
an illness. Get well cards are welcomed
The citizens of Flint, MI as they move forward with their water crisis. If you would like to send a donation to the District in which the City of Flint is located, please use the following address: Phyllis Profs District 11 D1 Treasurer 16424 Whitehead Dr Linden, MI 48451 Home: 810.735.4288 Email: [email protected]
In Service, -Lion DG Ralph Editorial:
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!
Coming Sunday is February 7 – Super Bowl Sunday in the
US. All sports fans will glue their eyes to wide screen TV’s to watch super game between Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. It is 50th Super Bowl Sunday – a special day to remember in many of our lives.
Super Bowl Sunday, is that glorious day of the year in which excessive overeating and screaming at your TV are totally socially acceptable. This game marks a historic one for the NFL, as it will be the 50th time two teams have met to battle it out for the ultimate football championship.
Let us enjoy on coming Sunday and get the best of football and glorified super advertisements during the game; also not to forget half time gala.
Lions in District 1A will be waiting to celebrate their super days of current lionistic year at the beginning of April, 2016. April 1st to 3rd will be Convention Time in District 1A to celebrate Governor Ralph Zarada’s successes this year with 2 brand new clubs with 75 new members with the help of New Club Development Team under the leadership of PID Dan O’Reilly.
Governor Ralph’s theme for the convention is, “Cowboy Up Lions!” A theme and celebration to be remembered in the history of conventions in District 1A. All Lions in our District will
become cowboys and cowgirls to celebrate this extravaganza. Rumors are our Governor might come to the opening session or to the banquet on a horse! My camera is waiting with full enthusiasm to click pictures of this glorious moment to be remembered.
Convention Chair CC Steve Anton is trying his best to make this convention with his team to make one of the best conventions to Lions, Lionesses, Leos and guests of District 1A. After reading this, there is no time left to waste. Just fill out convention reservation forms and send them to PDG Harold Burkett with a check payable to “District 1A Lions.”
-Lion Austin D’Souza, PDG, Editor
The V.O.I.C.E.S. Committee has now received the 4 cameras that we have purchased, finished our training and are already out and about the district talking about the need
for
testing pre-school children’s eyes. A couple of clubs have inquired about dates to hold the testing in their communities
and soon we will be able to tell you of the positive
changes that the Lions have made in those young lives.
It is easy to get started if you would like to host a screening. Just contact a member of the V.O.I.C.E.S. Committee and we will help you put the wheels in motion. There is no cost from V.O.I.C.E.S. to hold a screening. It is part of your commitment to service through the Charitable Arm of the district.
At the convention this April, V.O.I.C.E.S. will have 3 new director positions that need to be filled. It is a three (3) year term and requires that you hold no other district elected office. If you have served as a President of your club and would like to serve on this committee on its Board of Directors, please file a resolution with Cabinet Secretary Lion Brenda Block by March 1, 2016 to have your name placed on the ballot for election. If you need further information, feel free to contact me.
CC Steve Anton, President, V.O.I.C.E.S
FROM
THE
SADDLE
There is big news about the District 1-
A Convention this month and the
committee can’t wait to tell you about
it. The Lions of the Willow Springs
Lions Club, will be hosting on Friday
Night April 1st, in Governor Ralphs’
“Long Branch Saloon”, a few games of
Lion Blackjack. You can try your luck
and perhaps win a prize. Even if you
don’t, right there in the same saloon,
you can take a ride on “Bob” the
bucking bull. Be sure to bring your
camera, as we are sure that the
pictures you take will be priceless.
Also returning this year, although in a
smaller size, will be a silent auction.
We are trying to upgrade the items for
auction and trying to make it as
interesting as possible. Stop by and
give it a look and make a bid. On
Saturday morning the Thornton Lions
will once again be hosting the “Bloody
Mary Toast” to those clubs celebrating
a major service anniversary. All
registered convention guests are
invited to partake in the toast as we
honor those clubs for their service to
their communities.
Registration is now open for the
convention and the registration form
can be found on the district website at
lions1a-us.org. There is no increase in
the prices for this year’s convention.
Come out and support Governor
Ralph, First Lady Sue and the Lions of
District 1-A, as we congratulate them
on a job well done.
-CC Steve Anton
Convention Chairman, District 1-A
District 1A Governor Ralph Zarada,
Former First Lady of the US - Laura
Bush and 1A First Lady Sue Zarada.
The “Edgar M. Elbert” Lion, Lioness and LEO of the Year will be presented at the
“Governor’s Banquet” on Saturday evening, April 2, 2016
The “Richard J. Daley” Citizen of the Year will be presented at the District Breakfast on
Sunday morning, April 3, 2016
GUIDELINES
To authenticate your entry, the cover page must be on club stationary, and contain the
‘daytime’ phone number of the person submitting the entry.
The length of the entry ‘will not’ be a consideration.
E-mail entries will not be accepted.
Multiple entries on a single nomination will NOT be accepted!
(5) submit Six (6) copies of your entry by U.S. Mail. Entries with less that 6 copies will not
be considered or returned.
(6) Should your nominee be chosen, you will be notified. It is ‘your’ responsibility to see that
he/she
attends the appropriate convention function and is seated with your club.
Lion Richard K. Huels, PDG, 11364 S. Millard Avenue, Chicago, 60655
If you have any questions….. 773-239-1087 or [email protected]
THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016
TAKE NOTE: THIS DATE IS “FIRM” … NO EXCEPTIONS!!
(FIRM)
2016
“I am asking every club to give serious consideration to “Ponying” up an entry in this year’s
“roundup”, I know I can count on the Lions to make this the best “rodeo” ever!!!”
Ralph Zarada, District Governor
Books, Books and more Books – District 1-A has now reached the 7,165 mark in its quest of
10,000 Book Mountain!
Has your club been collecting – have you distributed books – have you included residents of
senior citizens facilities in your District wide book collecting community service project?
Have you turned in your book count to date?
Are you in need of locations that will pick up books you have collected?
Do you have questions about this District wide book collecting project? Send me an e-mail!
LASTLY – PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR BOOKS TO THE DISTRICT 1-
A CONVENTION –
GET THEM ALL DISTRIBUTED IN YOUR COMMUNITY
District 1A Governor’s Monthly e-Magazine Edited & Published by PDG Austin D’Souza for Lions, Lionesses and Leos of District 1A. e-Mail Address: [email protected]
Mail your articles, pictures and news items to above e-mail address.