imagine a world of vision through service
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Inside Governor's Message 1st VDG's Message 2nd VDG's Message Around the World Leo Corner Membership Round-up Leadership Training District Cabinet and Committees Events Announcements
"Imagine"
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World of Vision Through Service
April has been a pivotal busy month as we set into motion many innovations that only time will tell if they were planned with foresight or “what-were-you-thinking”! That is the operative word: “thinking” as nothing happens unless you think or I would like to call it “Imagine”. Throughout our journey, we have used my theme, “Imagine” A World of Service through Vision to continue to “Strengthen the Pride” which is the theme of our International President, Joe Preston. I believe we have achieved what we collectively have sought for our District throughout the past ten months and all of you have been an essential element in making all of this happen. During April, we spent a week with many of you, utilizing the guidelines of Lions Club International New Club Consultant, PDG Ronnie Martin from Texas, in Chartering the Natomas Lions Club. We are currently in the final stages of making this happen. While this was ongoing, we welcomed another Lions Club International New Campus Club Consultant, PDG Paul Baker from Canada, to help us Charter the Sac State Hornets Campus Club. We plan to have our “boots” on the ground by mid-May to Charter a West Sacramento Lions Club … so please contact me to be a significant part of this historical event. Our Diabetes Branch Club may also become a fully Chartered regular Lions Club soon. Therefore, as you can surmise, District 4-C5 never sleeps! Many have said with less than three months to go on our watch, why do I want to expend all that effort --- “Just cruise into the sunset”! My answer to those naysayers is we have always gone forth in this District, working selflessly as a team, and if this effort does not come to be this Lion Year, we have set into motion to make it happen when it happens. Besides, proverbially speaking, how old will you be tomorrow if you do not try today!
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The District 4-C5 Convention Committee has worked tirelessly and regularly for the past nine months to make our District Convention May 8 to 10, 2015 at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel better than ever. There will be something for everyone including the return of several games from the past, the cherry pie-eating contest, Officers training, Area 1 Student Speaker Contest and an opportunity to meet our District guests, International Director Steven Tremaroli and his wife, Lion Marianne from New York. I will be so honored for you to attend, share, and reap the bountiful wealth of information, fun and camaraderie we know as Lions. If you have not reserved your attendance at the “Double Nickel Reception” for PDG Dr. Carl E. Burson, Jr. please contact me. Fifty-five years of Lionism around the world for this remarkable Lion, like the many we have in our District, but May 24, 2015 from 11a to 2p is his day! A nominal donation of $15 for a Gourmet French Dip Beef sandwich with all the fixing’s at the Roseville Sunrise Clubhouse has been planned to toast or is it roast PDG Carl who in one way or the others has touched many of us with his “sage” advice. Join us on June 13 for our New Member Night honoring all new members and their sponsors at the Robinson Community Center on Norwood Avenue, Sacramento. An exceptional program has been arranged and anyone requesting to present a Melvin Jones Fellowship, please let me know. Additional information may be found on the District website. I would love to share a climb to the top of Diamond Head, attend a luau, walk in the International Parade, have a mai tai, or just snoozing on the beaches of Waikiki with you at the International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii (June 26 to 30, 2015) as we ring in our newly installed District Governor and Lions Club International Officers for the next Lion Year. My Executive Cabinet has been working with the incoming Executive Cabinet for a smooth and seamless transition. All active Certified Guiding Lions have been assigned to various Clubs to keep them “healthy” and the Club Excellence Process has been implemented throughout the District. Plans are in place to participate in the celebration of our Lions Club Centennial in 2017. Many of our clubs plan local events within their respective communities. I encourage the District’s support and your bragging about your events on our District’s website and shout out to all Lions member’s subscribers. With only 61 days remaining in our Lion Year, it is far from being over for us, to continue to innovate, so stay tuned! Mahalo, Do Jeh, Gracias, Tak, arigatô, Grazie, Salamat Po, Tack, Efhristo, Merci, Sukria, Danke, Terima Kasih, Kop Khun, Thanks! With the greatest of respect for all of you and what you do, District Governor Erv, CS Cat, and the entire Gon Family
Governor’s Message
Lion Erv Gon District Governor 2014 - 2015
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Mike Rezlaff
1st VDG’s Message
Step up to the Plate and “Serve”
May is here. My goodness where has the year gone. In the 90’s by the weekend. Our April showers were almost non-existent but oh my goodness aren’t the May flowers beautiful. Lion Sheri and I have had the opportunity to travel a lot over the last month and have heard some very good stories with respect to how Lions outside our District do what we do. One club provides breakfast for an elementary school 3 times a week. The breakfast items are donated and the 3 hours a day by 5 club members would seem a stretch for most clubs but there are folks waiting in line to help out. I asked how is that possible, “Easy” they say, “we just get up and smell the roses every day and realize how fortunate we are.” Aren’t all we Lions that way? We have two very special events coming up and all of us should have them on our calendar. The first is our District Convention. We should want to pay tribute to Governor Erv and Cabinet Secretary Cat Gon. They have done a marvelous job and what better way to honor them with our presence. There are lots of fun things planned for young and old alike. See you there. The second special event is the long awaited, much planned, Special Kids Day. Our very own Governor and Council Chair husband and wife team of Bob and Sue Olin of Lincoln Hills Lions Club and the wonderful folks that are helping put this event together can certainly use your resources, both manpower and financial to put this District event over the top. They need help in most areas. Please give them a call. Please take a few minutes to stop and smell the roses. You’ll be glad you did. See you around the district..
Lion Michael Retzlaff 1st Vice District Governor
Read more about centennial membership awards in this issue
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2nd VDG’s Message
Sustainable Service Through Lionism
Kumar Kalagara
Your district Global Leadership Teams are working together to identify, develop and encourage opportunities for present and future Lions leaders.
A schedule is being prepared for the upcoming Lions year. The same will be published soon as it is available.
Please sign up for USA/CANADA forum next one is in Grand Rapids, MI (Sep 17-19, 2015). There are over 100 topics to be presented at USA/CANADA forum.
Some of the topics: Branding Your Lions Club In Today's Competitive Environment Beer Brewing--Local Success Story How to Apply for an LCIF Grant Putting the "Fun" in Fund Raising New Leadership Initiatives Identifying and Mentoring Future Leaders Stop Recycling Leaders Nuturing the Next Generation of Service Leaders How to Replace Yourself as a Leader? Power of Diversity Your Club, Your Way
Registration is open. Visit www.lionsforum.org.
Lion Kumar Kalagara
2nd Vice District Governor [email protected]
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Around the World
The Lions Worldwide Week of Service in May is a special Centennial Service Challenge event designed to
strengthen our communities and help us reach our Centennial goal of serving 100 million people.
This year, International President Joe Preston has made serving children in need one of our international
service goals, so consider hosting a project to help children in your community. No matter how you choose
to serve, be sure to join us for this special international event!
JOIN THE LIONS WORLD WIDE WEEK OF SERVICE IN M AY
Here's how your club can take part in this special service event:
1. Plan your project – Host a service project that benefits youth, vision, hunger or the environment
during the week of May 16-22. Get project ideas and planning tips for helping children in need in the
resources section below.
2. Share your project – Invite your community to serve with you to showcase your club and the power of
service.
3. Report your project – Report your service on the MyLCI Service Activity Report to earn a Centennial
Banner Patch for your club.
- See more at: http://tinyurl.com/nhnuuc7
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Leo Corner
Madison Leo’s Club sponsored by Esparto Lions assists with County wide food distribution to needy citizens on the fourth Monday of each Month. Nine to ten members volunteer each month. They unload all the food from the truck and carry-out to community citizens vehicles.
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Foresthill Lions Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Foresthill Lions Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Peppermint Patty for Sage Results
There’s a saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” With the combined team effort of the Lions and 4-Wheelers Clubs, our little village raised over $6,000 to augment the fund to bring Allergy Alert Dog, Peppermint Patty, home to three-year-old Sage Bowles. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in the Sierra to cook and serve the Pancake Breakfast outdoors to over 200 attendees at the Starlite Café in Foresthill. When all the proceeds are tallied, we expect the fund will have close to $15,000 of the $20,000 needed to bring Peppermint Patty home permanently. Our Club was pleased to have a surprise visit from 2nd Vice District Governor Kumar Kalagara to support our efforts. The Bowles Family wishes to thank those Lions Club who made a donation to Angel Service Dogs on their behalf and everyone who worked tirelessly to make this fundraiser a “howling” success.
Lion Debbie Griffin
Foresthill Lions Public Relations
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4-C5 Member Round-up
District 4-C5 2014 - 2015 Service Activity Summary as of April 30, 2015
Number of Activities 2,489
Lion Hours Spent 74,141
Number of People Served 334,295
Number of Eyeglasses Collected 103,745
Funds Raised $501,413.00
Funds Donated $233,686.00
Way to go District 4-C5
Please welcome these baby Lions into District 4-C5 family.
They joined
in April 2015.
Welcome
bienvenido
欢迎
歓迎
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chào đón 환영
District Convention May 08-10, 2015 San Ramon Marriot
Zone Name Club Name First Name Last Name
Camillia Embarcadero Ken Williamson
Camillia Embarcadero Karen McNeill
Crocker Zone Fort Sutter Beverly Blagg
Golden Empire Zone Penn Valley Hi-Graders Kenneth Ocker
Camillia Golden State Tony Young
Gordon Zone Davis Aggie Hannah Kim
Gordon Zone Davis Aggie Eleanor Zhang
Gordon Zone Davis Aggie Aileen Kim
Foothill Zone Colfax GayLynn Bixler
Foothill Zone Foresthill Gary Liberti
Foothill Zone Auburn Host Ewing Smith
Eureka Lincoln Hills Jack Bailey
Eureka Lincoln Hills Carol Bailey
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Melvin Jones Fellow and New Member Night
Our New Members make us stronger and bring fresh ideas to our meetings, projects, and club dynamics. The District would like to acknowledge all our new Lion members at the annual New Member Night. District Governor Erv Gon is pleased to honor our new Lions. Clubs and sponsors are encouraged to treat their new members to a dinner in their honor and the opportunity for them to meet other Lions from the District. Please join us. Contact Administrative Assistant Dave Pevny at [email protected] or our 2nd Vice District Governor, Kumar Kalagara at [email protected] for further information and reservations.
Location: Robertson Community Center, 3525 Norwood Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Cost: $15.00 per person Deadline: June 5, 2015 Dinner: Dinner, dessert, and all the trimmings.
Join us on Saturday June 13, 2015 for fun, food, camaraderie, and newly found friends.
June 13, 2015
4:00 PM
Be part of our
celeBration!
START TODAY!LEARN MORE at lionsclubs.org/CentennialMembership
Lions Clubs International is
CELEBRATING 100 yEARs of service.
And we’re getting ready for our NEXT 100 yEARs
with NEW Lions and NEW Lions clubs!
Invite a new member or help start a new club
and you can earn special
Limited Edition Centennial awards!
LIONSWorldwide Week ofService in MayJoin us for this special Centennial Service Challenge eventto strengthen our communities and help Lions reach ourCentennial goal of serving 100 million people.
Looking for a great way to serve? Consider hosting a project to helpchildren in need in your community. No matter how you choose to serve,be sure to join us for this global event!
Join the Lions Worldwide Week of Service in May1) Plan your project – Host a service project that benefits youth, vision, hunger or the
environment during the week of May 16–22.2) Share your project – Invite your community to serve with you to showcase your club
and the power of service.3) Report your project – Report your service on the MyLCI Service Activity Report to earn
a Centennial Banner Patch for your club.
Start Planning Your Service ProjectShare this special event with your club and start planning your project today. Don’t miss thisopportunity to join Lions around the globe in the Worldwide Week of Service in May!
Share event photos using the hashtag #Lions100, and we’ll sharethem on the LCI Facebook page!
IAD 610 EN 1/15
lions100.org
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Leadership Training
http://www.lionsclubs.org/
2015 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum (http://lionsforum.org/)
September 17 -19 2015 Convention Center Grand Rapids, Michigan
LIC Webinars - (2014-2015 Schedule)
Lionism as a Past District Governor Intended Audience: District Governors and Past District Governors Wednesday, 5/6/15, 2:00pm, PST and Friday, 5/8/15, 9:00pm, PST Lionism as a Past District Governor is an honor which offers both challenges and opportunities. In this webinar we will explore the characteristics and qualities of a Past District Governor, the unique challenges of Lionism as a Past District Governor, and possible roles a Past District Governor could pursue that are both personally satisfying and that further the mission and goals of LCI. Webinars are virtual trainings generally one hour long that are conducted online with a group of participants and instructors. Participants use the Internet to connect the group members with the instructors. Most webinars have one or two instructors and a moderator/host. Participants view a PowerPoint presentation and polling questions on their computer. They listen to the instructors either via their computer speakers or headset. The participants may use the phone for audio/speaking or a computer headset with microphone to interact in discussions and respond to questions asked by the instructors, similar to training conducted in a classroom. Happy Learning
Webinar Site < Click Here
Club Officer training : District Convention May 08-10 , 2015
A year round Lions University is offered by the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Website
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Title Home Club Name District Governor Ervin Gon Embarcadero
1st Vice District Governor Michael Retzlaff Pride of Laguna Creek
2nd Vice District Governor Kumar Kalagara Folsom City Host
Cabinet Secretary Cat Gon Embarcadero
Cabinet Treasurer Sarah Enloe Maharlika
GLT Chair Andy Anderson Elk Grove
GMT Chair Robert Olin Lincoln Hills
Donner Region Doug Wight Nevada City
Foothill Zone Carol Mobley-Jordan Foresthill
Golden Empire Zone Tim Luckinbill Colfax
Sierra Zone Chuck Woerner Nevada City
Dos Rios Region David Evans Lincoln Hills
Gordon Zone Carlos Carvajal Yolo-Sunset
Eureka Zone Lorene Euerle Newcastle
Wolfskill Zone Nerissa Fox Ambassador
Sacramento Region Cecille Baylon Golden State
Camellia Zone Scott Rogalski Land Park
Crocker Zone Klint Robins Mabuhay
Poppy Zone Carle Enloe Maharlika
Sutter Zone Jeri Retzlaff Pride of Laguna Creek
Washoe Region Becky Bell Mother Lode
Diamond K Zone Cathy Messier Roseville Sunrise
Marshall Zone Annie Schmidt Mother Lode
Mather Zone Ben Hur Sierra
Student Speaker Trustee Donald Ring Orangevale
Student Speaker Chair Edward Smith Roseville Host
LCIF Chair Sue Olin Lincoln Hills
Leo Chair Betty Sandland Higgins Diggins
Sight Chair Derek Ledda Maharlika
Peace Poster Chair Larry Vogelesang Woodland Host
2014-2015 District 4-C5 Executive Board
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Standard 4-C5 E-Mail Addresses
District Governor Ervin Gon [email protected] 1st VDG Michael Retzlaff [email protected] 2nd VDG Kumar Kalagara [email protected] Cabinet Secretary Cat Gon [email protected] Cabinet Treasurer Sarah Enloe [email protected] GLT Chair Andy Anderson [email protected] GMT Chair Bob Olin [email protected] Donner Region Doug Wight [email protected] Foothill Zone Carol Mobley-Jordan [email protected] Golden Empire Zone Tim Luckinbill [email protected] Sierra Zone Chuck Woerner [email protected] Dos Rios Region David Evans [email protected] Gordon Zone Carlos Carvajal [email protected] Eureka Zone Lorene Euerle [email protected] Wolfskill Zone Nerissa Fox [email protected] Sacramento Region Cecille Baylon [email protected] Camellia Zone Scott Rogalski [email protected] Crocker Zone Klint Robins [email protected] Poppy Zone Carle Enloe [email protected] Sutter Zone Jeri Retzlaff [email protected] Washoe Region Becky Bell [email protected] Diamond K Zone Cathy Messier [email protected] Marshall Zone Annie Schmidt [email protected] Mather Zone Ben Hur [email protected] Admin Assistant Dave Pevny [email protected]
Chaplain Connie Donley [email protected] Directory Jan Windsor [email protected] Bulletin Editor Kumar Kalagara [email protected] FPVI Don Ring [email protected] IPDG Andy Anderson [email protected] LCIF Sue Olin [email protected] LEF Rich Wilmont [email protected] LEO Betty Sandland [email protected] LMEAF Mary Ellen Ware [email protected] Messages Tony Santos [email protected] Camp Ross Relles Nick Nicol [email protected] Technology Kumar Kalagara [email protected]
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Lions 100th Anniversary Pins
Lions 100th Anniversary Pins are being offered by the Student Speaker Foundation to raise money for the
Foundation. They are $7.00 each and can be obtained by contacting your 2VDG Kumar Kalagara @ 916 337 0914 or
[email protected]. Will be on sale at every district event
This and That
Lions Clubs – Ready to Help, Worldwide
Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That's because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and
around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.
Upcoming Events
Event From To Location
Joint COG 4-Jun-15 7-Jun-15 San Jose, CA
Organizational COG 7-Aug-15 9-Aug-15 Riverside, CA
Fall COG 4-Nov-15 8-Nov-15 Burlingame, CA
MD-4 Convention 5-Feb-16 7-Feb-16 Modesto, CA
International Convention 26-Jun-15 3-Jun-15 Honolulu, HI
USA / Canada Forums 17-Sep-15 19-Sep-15 Grand Rapids, Mi
MD-4 Leadership Institute 21-Nov-15 23-Nov-15 Sacramento, CA
16-Jan-16 18-Jan-16 Ontario, CA
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The Bulletin (Pride)
PDF documents do not
always transfer well. The preferred format is
MS Word or Publisher.
Please send pictures as
attachment.
Deadline for submissions: 20th of the month
Send your club bulletin by mail
or email to the editor to be considered for the District
Bulletin Contest
Send your announcements, articles
and pictures to
Editor: Lion Kumar Kalagara [email protected] or [email protected]
Ph: 916-337-0914 115 Austin Dr,
Folsom, CA 95630
Dear 4-C5 Lions,
Hope you are enjoying the new format of our district bulletin (Pride). It is our intention to dedicate sections for Clubs, Zones, Regions and projects. Every month pride will show case at least one from each category.
Pride will also cover news about Lions across the globe. Please take advantage of the
new format and contribute. The size of the Pride is not going be restricted as it is primarily redesigned for electronic distribution. It will be available on our district website (www.district4c5.org) on 1st day of the month and through district email blast. Clubs are encouraged to help the Lions who do not have access to electronic media.
Looking forward to your continued readership.
Regards Lion Kumar Kalagara,
Editor, Lion’s Pride District 4-C5
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SAN RAMON, CA
May 08-10, 2015
2014-2015 DISTRICT 4-C5 CONVENTION
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Come One ! Come All !
To The Double-Nickel
Lunch Celebration Honoring
PDG Carl E Burson, Jr
Sunday 24 May 2015 (SAVE THE DATE)
A Place In Sacramento
11 AM – 2 PM Come prepared to Roast or Toast a Great Lion !
RSVP by mailing a check for $ 15 per person payable to
District 4-C5 to 14 Glen Alpine Rd, Piedmont, CA 94611
Questions ? email [email protected]
SPAGHETTI FEED
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDRAISER
SUPPORTING
LION NICK MCNICHOLAS’
CANDIDACY FOR
VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
When: Friday-May 22, 2015
Where: Madison Town Hall (Madison, CA) 29041 Main St, Madison, CA 95653
Time: Social: 5:30/ Dinner: 6:30/ Raffle: 7:15
Cost: $20.00
For more information, please call Esparto Lion Gabe Galvan
530-787-3892 for details
