Inside This Issue Club Activities p. 3

DG and VDG Club Responsibilities p. 11

2015-16 Directory Corrections p. 12

RAM Pics p. 12

Stephens City eSight Purchase p. 13

BARK OF THE "C" LION AND DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S NEWSLETTER

“Scripture, Tradition and Reason”

Volume 49, Issue 1 August5, 2016

District Governor’s Message Fellow Lions,

This is my first Bark message to you as your District

Governor. It is an honor to be able to serve you. Our hope is to

build upon those who served before and leave District 24-C in

good shape for those who will serve after.

A few months ago, I was sitting with my Mom having

coffee. We were telling her all about the upcoming schedule. She

looked at me and said, “What do Lions do?” I was a little stunned.

For more than 17 years, I had served as a Leo Advisor. In addition,

there was all the work that was done with my club. Yet, she didn’t

know what we were about. Granted, she lives a few hours from us.

But, there is a Lions Club in my hometown. I proceeded to tell her

all about the Lions Club and the charge given by Helen Keller. She

responded by saying, “Oh, I never knew.”

The U.S. has seen a declining rate of Lions in the last 50 years. Our club is great. We do many

outstanding things. Yet, folk do not know about us. Evidence of that is in my own family.

L.C.I. encourages us to grow our clubs. How do we do that if folk do not know about us? One of my goals

this year is to encourage all District 24-C clubs to hold a “Bring a Friend” night. Imagine if a club of 25 Lions

brought 25 friends and shared the idea of Lionism with them. That would be 25 more people that would know

about us. Even if they did not feel inclined to join the club, they would know what we do in the community. If 25

guests came to a club meeting and 2-3 joined, that would be wonderful! Think about it fellow Lions!

Each month, I will be sharing a link to a video. This month, we are sharing the link for a Ted Talks video

on running meetings. They are not Lions “exclusive” videos. They are there to offer things from a different

perspective. Hopefully, you might gain a new insight. Here is the link:

https://www.ted.com/talks/david_grady_how_to_save_the_world_or_at_least_yourself_from_bad_meetings

The District team is here to support you. In this month’s Bark, you will see the visitation list for the

District Team. If you would like me to visit your club,

please contact me. I am in the process of scheduling my

visits for the year. In next month’s Bark, my schedule will

be posted. I look forward to seeing you!

Have a wonderful August! Watch out for the

children as they head back to school.

In Lionism,

Mark Pennypacker

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Bark of the “C” Lion and District Governor’s Newsletter

Mark Pennypacker District Governor

John Knepper 1st

Vice District Governor

Scott McMurrain 2nd

Vice District Governor

Vicki Davies Cabinet Secretary

Phil Sharpe Cabinet Treasurer

Tom Lominac and Jan Lorette Editors

“The Bark of the ‘C’ Lion and District Governor’s Newsletter” is the official publication of Lions District 24-C. It is an instrument for publicizing the activities of your club to Lion, Lioness and Leo members throughout the District and state. Please feel free to submit for publication articles and pictures of interest about your club’s fund-raising, community activities, and social events. All correspondence should be addressed to Tom Lominac, 1224 Cherry Avenue, Buena Vista VA 24416, or by email to

lominactc@gmail.com

SAHMSU 12 Month Event Schedule

as of August 2, 2016

Start Date End Date Club Name/Event

4 Aug 2016 6 Aug 2016 Charlottesville Host lions

13 August 2016 13 August 2016 Louisa County Lions

14 August 2016 21 August 2016 Clarke County Lions

3 Sept 2016 3 Sept 2016 Madison Lions

12 Sept 2016 16 Sept 2016 Louisa County Lions

19 Sept 2016 7 Oct 2016 Basye-Bryce Mt. Lions

9 Oct 2016 23 Oct 2016 Lake of the Woods Lions

29 Oct 2016 29 Oct 2016 Technician Recertification

24 Feb 2017 24 Feb 2017 Clarke County Lions

11 Mar 2017 11 Mar 2017 Technician Recertification

25 May 2017 28 May 2017 Stephens City Lions

To schedule an event or for questions, contact Lion Mars Champaign mchampaign@ntelos.net, or call (540) 949-4525

Technician refresher training is required every 2 years and is available on 10/29/16 & 3/11/17 as well as on 2/24/17 at the Winchester WellnessFestival..

PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to make a reservation need to

have TWO qualified technicians for each event (in rare cases,

an exception may be made by the scheduler in consultation with

two SAHMSU directors.

New 24C Lions and Lionesses

Club New Lion Sponsor

Basye / Bryce Mtn. Pat Turley Brenda Wynn

Front Royal Michael Johnson transfer (Petersburg WV)

Monterey Hohnny Whitecotton Jack kilgallen

Waynesboro Ernest Lowry Don Weaver

Randall Lee Rocky Flesher

Michael Harzler Terry Short

Thomas Redifer, Jr. Don Weaver

Winchester Host Tom Crosby Bill Shendow

Joe Hall Sally Coates

Sabra Veach Richard Crane

Club Secretaries—please remember to list new members

and sponsors on the online 24C Projects and Activities

form, so that they can be published in the Bark. If you are

not submitting electronically, please forward this

information to the editor.

24-C Facebook Info District 24-C:

https://www.facebook.com/Lions24C.

Buena Vista Lions:

https://www.facebook.com/BuenaVistaLions.

Clarke County Lions:

https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeLions/

Palmyra-Rivanna Lions:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Palmyra-Rivanna-Lions-

Club/174657809262427?ref=ts&fref=ts

Mcgaheysville/Massanutten Lions:

https://www.facebook.com/massanuttenlions

Scottsville Lions

https://www.facebook.com/scottsvillevalionsclub

Stephens City Lions

https://www.facebook.com/stephenscitylionsclub

Timberville Lions

https://www.facebook.com/TimbervilleLions

Woodrow Wilson Lioness Lions

https://www.facebook.com/wwlions

Multiple District 24:

https://www.facebook.com/MD24lions

Setting up a Lions Club Facebook page – YouTube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I36_pv5ZGk

If your club has a page, please let me know. If not, it’s very easy to create one. I’d be happy to assist – Tom Lominac

Multiple District 24 e-clubhouse:

http://e-district.org/sites/md24/

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“Scripture, Tradition and Reason”

MEMBERSHIP AND CLUB ACTIVITY REPORTS

(July-August 2016)

Basye Bryce Mountain Membership: 80 (May) The Basye Bryce Lions met twice in May. Second VDG Lion John Knepper, spoke at the first meeting. Pam Terry and Tonya Sabinsky of State Farm spoke at the 2nd meeting. The Texas Hold-em games continue every Wednesday evening to raise money for our scholarship fund. Litter was picked up along Resort Dr. twice in May. Average Monthly Attendance: 50. (June) The Basye Lions met once in June. There was no speaker, but the budget for FY 2016-2017 was discussed. The annual banquet was held on June 21st. Lion Jerry Kunde received the Joe Bridges Award for Outstanding Service. The Texas Hold-em poker games continue to be held on Wed. and Sat. evenings to raise money for our scholarship fund. Litter was picked up along Resort Drive. Our Lions Club held a Bingo Night for the children attending the golf camp at Bryce Resort. Bath County Membership: 8 (March) Average Monthly Attendance 50. (April) Our Club authorized $100 to purchase glasses for the indigent. Average Monthly Attendance: 83. (May) We donated $100 to the Sight Foundation, $100 to Leader Dog and $150 to the Sight and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit. Average Monthly Attendance: 100. Broadway Membership: 36 (May) On May 10th President Mary Beth Schwab addressed our Club on the topic of Redistricting for

Multiple District 24. On May 7th we held our second BBQ Chicken sale of the season. We did 895 halves with a

net profit of $1,172.48. On May 17th SAHSMU was set up at The Church of The Nazarene off Port Republic

Road in Harrisonburg, VA as part of the Sentara Health Fair open to all Senior Citizens. Several Lions from our

Club volunteered their services that day. They screened 35 clients from 8am to noon. The State Convention

on May 20-22nd at the Roanoke Hotel in Roanoke. was attended by our President, and Secretary. Five other

members from our Club also attended the Convention.

(June) On 6/4/2016 we had our last BBQ Chicken sale for the year. We did 780 halves with a net profit of $1,037. On 6/28/2016 nine Lions Club members picked up trash on Holly Hill Street in Broadway. On 6/11/2016 several members of our Club volunteered at The Broadway Library on Main Street by helping to register children for the Summer Program and helping with crafts and reading. On 6/14/2016 we had our first outside meeting. Lion C.W. Grandle hosted the meeting at his cabin on Dinky Mountain. PCC Pat Isaac inducted our newest member, Frederick Shobe, Jr.; his sponsor is 2nd VDG Lion John Knepper. PCC Pat also installed our new Board of Directors for 2016-2017. On 6/28/2016 our Club donated 4 boxes of brooms to the flood disaster in White Sulphur Springs, WV.

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Charlottesville Host Membership: 37 (May) On 5-17-16. Lion Club President Lei Zheng from China presented a program about their club and presented a banner to our club; we gave him an engraved Virginia Cup. Again, what a great feeling of warmth and friendship we had between two global Lion Clubs. His wife and two young children accompanied him. Our Club purchased 3 pairs eyeglasses at a cost of $138; one Lion donated 3-Hrs to this effort. Our Club delivered 658 pairs of used eyeglasses for the Eyeglass Recycle Center in Roanoke. Two Lions worked at the Local Soup Kitchen for a total of 24-Hours. One Lion worked 36 Hours doing Piano Sing-A-Longs. State Convention was attended by our Secretary and VP. Average Monthly Attendance: 99. (June) Our Club purchased 5 pairs of eyeglasses at a cost of $20o, and worked 4 hours. International Convention was attended by one of our officers and a guest. Average Monthly Attendance: 99. Charlottesville Lioness Membership: 18 (June) Our Club continues to work the Fridays After Five activity. Our Club received confirmation of $25 received from District Lions Charity, Inc. (DLCI) for a donated car. Club members have volunteered to pick up used eyeglasses at 10 area businesses. Our Club donated $200 to the YMCA Intergenerational Learning Center for pre-school children's playground equipment. Our Club also donated $200 to Ronald McDonald House for household items. Average Monthly Attendance: 95%. We donated $500 to Lions Project for Canine Companionship for Independence; this project helps armed service veterans with both physical and emotional scars by providing service dogs. Our Club regretfully accepted the resignation of member Janice Coles for personal reasons; she resigned as a member in good standing. Clarke County Membership: 61 (May) LOVF Raffle Ticket Sales were concluded. On 28 May we joined Lions from Stephens City, Winchester Host, Winchester Shawnee, Middletown Children's First, and Winchester Lioness Lions Club at the Newtown Heritage Festival in Stephens City. We did sight, hearing, and SPOT vision screenings on more than 60 individuals including 20 children. It was a great festival with food, fellowship, and community spirit. Delivered more than 300 pairs of eyeglasses for recycling at the State Convention. On 22 May -- Presented $1,000 scholarships to 3 graduating Clarke County H.S. Seniors (demonstrated excellence in academics, the arts, sports and leadership.) They were active in service projects and a desire to serve our community. State Convention was attended by our Secretary. (June) On 2 June -- Paula Kelsey, Chris Vinson, and Jim Walker of the Winchester Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind presented a program. On 16 June -- End of Year Review, with the Installation of Officers, and Guest Night. On 10 June we held our annual golf tournament: “Tee Off for Sight” which is now just a memory. The tournament was a great with 15 teams, 60 players, and had approximately 45 sponsor signs. The accounting is not yet complete. We partnered with Access Independence to support their 15th annual fundraiser and community awareness event -- Roll Your Own; participants complete an obstacle course using a wheel chair; this included challenges such as gravel, ruts and debris in their paths, and sharp turns. Safari Bingo involved the children in hula hoop challenges, and petting a hedgehog; there was face painting as well. Children made sensory bottles from clear plastic water bottles with water, cooking oil, glitter, and beads and buttons. Two bands provided a wide variety of music with dancing in the parking lot!! Ten cake “rolls” were held with participants competing in wheel chairs. The event was held to celebrate National Disability Awareness Week. Clifton Forge Membership:13

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(June) Our Club held Ice Cream and broom sales for Clifton Forge’s Heritage Days Festival, and they were very successful. Crozet Membership: 31 (May) We sold hot dogs at the Crozet Arts and Craft event. Our Broom Brigade marched in the Batesville Day parade, and will march again in the 4th of July parade; we sell hot dogs at the 4th of July Celebration. Several members will be helping out at the Summertime Reading program kickoff at Crozet Library. We will also sell brooms at the local Farmers Market. Average Monthly Attendance: 77. (June) We sold our brooms this month at the local farmers market. We collected over 700 pairs of used eyeglasses which were taken to the Recycle Center in Roanoke. A couple our members worked around three of the Crozet Signs; they helped by weeding and planting beautiful flowers. Several of our club members helped at the Crozet Library with the startup for their youth Summer Reading program. Average Monthly Attendance: 74. A dedication ceremony at the Crozet Park was held to name two of the gates, one in the name of former Lion Carroll Conley and current Lion member, Karl Pomeroy. Coming up is the July 2 Independence Day celebration; our Broom Brigade will be marching in the parade and we will also be selling hot dogs at the Crozet Park. Planning is underway for our annual peach ice cream sale at Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet. Edinburg Membership: 15 (May) Adopt-a-Highway trash pick-up was completed on Monday, May 16th; Boy Scout Troop 54 performed this service for the Edinburg Lions. Average Monthly Attendance: 73. (June) On June 28 we held a Family Picnic at the VFW in Edinburg. Average Monthly Attendance: 73. Front Royal Membership: 20 (May) Jill Williams of Healthy Families presented a program about the work they do supporting families with newborns. Our Club paid for one pair of eyeglasses at a cost of $38. We donated $240 to the Lions Sight Foundation, and $200 to Leader Dog. We donated $200 to Va. Lions Hearing & Research Center, and another $100 to Youth Exchange. Average Monthly Attendance: 65. We are sad to report the passing of Lion Roger Licklider. (June) PDG Sharon Hart inducted the new Lions Club officers for 2016-17. We paid $127 for 3 eye exams. We also paid $352 for 6 pairs of eyeglasses. Our Club presented a $1,000 scholarship to a Skyline H.S. senior. Four Lions helped with the Day of Caring by providing help with home improvements to needy families in the area. Average Monthly Attendance: 70. Gordonsville Membership: 20 (May) No programs during the month of May, but we did meet and took care of Business. Our $1,000 give-away raffle netted $1,960 for our community projects. Donated $100 to the Sight Foundation. Donated $375 to the Orange County Band for the purchase of a band uniform. Two Lions went shopping for 21 ladies at the Gordon House and delivered gift bags to them for Mother's Day. State Convention was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 60. Lake of the Woods Membership: 88 (May) Weekly Saturday sales of small household items, donated furniture sales and trips to the landfill with unusable items; 14 Lions worked 224 hours in May. Re-purposing household items protects our environment. Our Lions clean donated eyeglasses, then measure, label and bag them for distribution in disadvantaged areas of the U.S. and throughout the World; 15 Lions worked 124

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hours in May. Administration of Leo Club activities had 1 Lion working 10 hours in May. We operate the Wilderness Food Pantry by picking up food at community food banks, and from donating commercial establishments; we then stock the pantry facility, deliver food donations to shut-ins, and maintain the records. Eight Lions worked 186 hours in May. LOW Lions actively recycles medical equipment, taking in donated equipment and delivering needed medical equipment to the community depending upon needs and requirements; 13 Lions worked 62 hours in May. Lions Club Administers and Organizes club activities; 14 Lions on the finance committee worked 10 hours in May. (June) This month furniture pick-up and delivery took our Lions 139 hours. Our weekly Yard Sales of small household items, and donated furniture (including trips to the landfill with unusable items) had 14 Lions working 212 hours. Our Lions Club sponsored a Golf Tournament to raise funds; 18 Lions worked 36 hours in June. We collect used eyeglasses to recycle that are then packaged, labeled and sent to a distribution center; 13 Lions worked 134 hours and 272 pairs of eyeglasses were collected. Our Club also cleans up the area around Route 3 in Locust grove; 12 Lions worked 24 hours in June. LOW Lions actively recycle medical equipment, taking in donated equipment and delivering needed medical equipment to the community based on their needs and requirements; 7 Lions worked 79 hours helping 62 clients in June. Louisa County Membership: 41 (March) We held our Regular Meetings. Eleven eye exams were approved by the Our Lions. Our Club donated $50 to a church in memory of Mary Lou Dickenson (V. Earl Dickenson Wife). (April) We held our Regular Meetings. Our Golf Tournament is coming up on May 2nd. Four applications were approved for Eye Exams. We used the SAMSHU vehicle to serve 27 people. Our Club presented two scholarships during awards night at the school. We also made a donation of $200 to Boys Club for a trip for 10 kids. Luray Membership: 16 (May) White Cane Sale is set for July 15 and 16 at Walmart in Luray. A thank you note was received from Page Public Library for our recent donation; they included details about the various services provided to community and to those who are sight impaired. Average Monthly Attendance: 70. (June) Our Club's White Cane Sale will be held a local Walmart on July 15 and 16. At our June 2 meeting the Club agreed to provide sight assistance to 6 local residents at a total cost of $384. At our June 16 meeting the Club agreed to provide sight assistance to one local resident at a cost of $64. At our June 2 meeting our Club agreed to provide support of $1,000 to local Scout Troop 100, which is sponsored by our club. Average Monthly Attendance: 70. McGaheysville/Massanutten Membership: 55 (May) Our Board of Directors met May 3rd; we discussed increasing club dues, but voted to keep them the same for now. Plans are underway for our 25th Charter Night (June 21st.) Weekly bingo earned $2,908 in May; 26 Lions worked bingo -- volunteered 128 hours. Our 20th Annual Golf Tournament plans are underway (for Sept. 2016). We donated 212 pairs of used eyeglasses at Lions State Convention in Roanoke, VA to be taken to the Eyeglass Recycle Center. The Club bought 10 vouchers for eyeglasses at a cost of $500. We did our Adopt a Highway activity May 28th; 7 Lions working 18.5 hours to pick up 11 bags of trash. We have set aside $4,000 for the first segment of costs to build a Memorial Park (to mark Lions Centennial) at Massanutten. This park is on a 2016-17 timetable). We purchased Diabetic Shoes for one person at a cost of $325. State Lions Convention

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was attended by Pres. Proxy, Secretary, plus 2 --total of 4; Secretary attended Secretary School. New Members and Sponsors: Orris Hambledon - sponsor: Megan Liz Brown; Rebecca Hambleton - sponsor: Megan Liz Brown. (June) June 21st was the Club’s 25th Charter Night celebration at Wood Grille restaurant. Bill Nabers, our 1st Club President, gave some background about how our Club was started. We also were pleased to have a few other Charter Members with us for this important milestone. We did weekly bingo and deposited $4,995 for June with our busy summer season underway. Five Lions volunteered 20 hours reading for Valley Voice (reading on the radio/public access TV for the blind.) Two of our Lions worked with a local public charity in a program for at risk students; the worked 15 hours this month. Monterey Membership: 17 (May) May 9, 2016 was a Regular Club Meeting; May 23, 2016 was a Director's Meeting. Our Club did two nights of community bingo. We donated $245 for 4-H Camp, $350 to the school Radio Club, $200 to a 4-H sports activity, and $125 to the Mt. Mama bicycle event. Several members delivered Meals On Wheels. Average Monthly Attendance: 90%. (June) Our Regular Meeting was June 13, 2016; the Director's Meeting was on June 27, 2016. We did two nights of community bingo. We sent 27 pairs of eyeglasses to Roanoke Eyeglass Recycle Facility. We donated two $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors at Highland County H.S. Several member delivered Meals on Wheels. Average Monthly Attendance: 92. New Members and Sponsors: Hohnny Whitecotton , sponsor: Jack Kilgallen. (July) Regular Meeting was July 11, 2016. The Director's Meeting was July 25, 2016. We worked a Street Dance on July 10, 2016. We also did two nights of community bingo. We sent 10 pairs of eyeglasses to Roanoke Eyeglass Recycle Facility. Several members assisted with a truck/tractor pull. Several members delivered Meals on Wheels. Average Monthly Attendance: 95%. New Market Membership: 12 (May) We started meeting again for the warm season on May 9, 2016 at the New Market Community Park and will continue through September 2016. On May 23, 2016 we were honored to have 7 visiting Lions from the Winchester Host Lions Club and 2 Lions from The Stephen City Lions Club. Average Monthly Attendance: 67%. (June) On June 27, 2016 Our Lions Club was honored to have Lion Larry Bowman, Awards Chairman 24-C, conduct the induction ceremony for our incoming officers for 2016 -2017. Average Monthly Attendance: 83 Rivanna Membership: 28 (May) The month of May was our very last month of working our weekend food bags for elementary school children in need. The program has ended due to the food banks’ over-whelming response for this program. Unfortunately our program was cut. We are currently looking in other food related programs. Every other week eyeglasses are collected at 5 different locations; approximately 30 pairs of eyeglasses were collected in May. On May 7, 2016 our club participated in our communities Old Farm Days. There are activities, food, entertainment, etc. Our club used the SAHMSU bus to perform 60 vision screenings (26 of those were children); we used the new Spot Machine. We also did hearing screenings as well. Nine members volunteered a total of 36 combined hours. Successful Day! State Convention was attended by one of our members. Staunton Membership: 19 (May) We celebrated our 75th Charter night on May 5th with 17 members and guests. PCC Ken Isaac delivered a message on membership and retention of older members. He spoke about

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changes clubs need to make to enhance new members. We enjoyed Frank Horsk entertaining us with songs at our Charter night. He sang songs from the 40's, 50’s,and 60's. Lions attending our Charter night were PDG Raymond Swadley, Weyers Cave Lions, Lion Betty Cason from the Augusta Lions Club and PCC Lion Ken and PCC Pat Isaac from the Gordonsville Lions Club. Lion Alice Bodkin delivered 249 pairs of eyeglasses to the State Convention in Roanoke for delivery to the Recycling Center. State Convention was attended by our Secretary. International Convention was attended by one of our Lion Officers and guest. Average Monthly Attendance: 13. (June) Our Club had the installation of new officers on June 2nd and Zone Chairman Scott McMurrain did the honors. This will be our last meeting at the American Café Staunton We sent a check to Augusta Regional Clinic for $275 for eyeglasses. We are preparing for the Bluegrass Festival starting on July 6th at Gypsy Hill Park; we have been cleaning the Concession Stand and getting food ordered. Average Monthly Attendance: 7. Stephens City Membership: 36 (May) Lion Lewis Boyer installed new member Cindy Steenson; Lion Mary Beth Powell, her sponsor, pinned Cindy; Lion Pres. Mike Morrison presented Lion Cindy with a certificate of membership, a hat and a directory. Lion Mike also gave Lion Mary Beth a sponsorship pin. On May 22nd Lion Pres. Mike presented Jimmy Steenson with the Stephens City Lions scholarship. On May 23rd, Lions Mike Morrison, PDG Jack Turner, Sara Good, Mary Beth Powell, and Jean Turner from Children’s First Lions Club attended our Leo’s installation of officers and picnic. The Leo sponsor, Lion Ruby Rohrbough, stated that there have been more joint activities with the Lions and the Leo’s than previously. Apple Blossom Chair Sales profited $2181.32. Lion Ray Ewing reported that there were 14 Lions who helped load the chairs on Friday, 15 Lions assisted with set-up, and 10 Lions were there for clean-up. 378 eyeglasses were taken to the eyeglass recycling center in Roanoke, Va. State Convention was attended by our President and Secretary.

(June) On June 14th our guest speaker was Lynn Peters; she has 2 therapy dogs, Tucker and Skipper. She takes the dogs to visit schools, nursing homes, and camps. They help comfort children with special needs in the schools and children of deployed parents in summer camps. She explained the dogs training and she are has written a book about the dogs to give to schools. We did White Cane on June 11th and 12th that was very successful; we raised a total for both days of $1664.29. On May 28th we used the Sight and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit along with Lions from other area clubs. We screened a total of 64 people screened, including 20 children with the spot machine. Five club members were there to help along with Lions Sharon and Greg Hart, nine Lions from other clubs, and Leo’s Charlotte Williams and Rebecca Powell. Lion Charlie has reserved the unit for next year’s Newtown Festival. Our Lions club and Shernado H.S. Leo club earned a service award patch for serving together. On May 28th was the Newtown Parade with a good crowd watching. Thanks to those who came to help out; Lion Rex Wakeman wore the Lion suit, Lion Bob Sudduth pulled the wagon, and Leo’s Rebecca Powell and Charlotte Williams handed out 100 flags to children. During the months of July and August the Stephens City Lions Club meetings will be at Sherando Park at the Lions Pavilion. Strasburg Membership: 16 (June) Average Monthly Attendance: 91. We need to show that we have dropped a Club member,

Jaclyn Roller, as of June 30 2016

Timberville Membership: 29 (May) On May 2nd, Shenandoah Valley Electric Co. gave us a program, updating members on the Coop's initiatives; we had visitors from the Stephen City and Winchester Lions Clubs, doubling our

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normal attendance. The visitors enjoyed the program by SVEC. Thank you for coming to Timberville! We finalized LOVF ticket sales. State Convention was attended by one member. Average Monthly Attendance: 52. (June). Members attended the 62nd Charter Night for the Timberville Lions Club on June 2nd at the Plains Area Community Center. Kay Showalter and Tom Campbell were awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. John Spitzer (10 years) and Donald Martz (20 years) received Milestone Chevron Awards. Officers for the 2016-2017 fiscal year were sworn by Lion John Knepper, 1st VDG, at the second June meeting. Waynesboro Membership: 48 (May) On May 10th we had a Membership Meeting. On May 24th our speaker was Jeff McDaniel, Manager of Augusta Expo; he reviewed the many repairs, improvements and upgrades made recently at Augusta Expo and encouraged more use by organizations. He feels it is one of the most underused facilities in the Valley and he is working hard to improve it. We staffed the SAHMSU trailer at the Waynesboro Senior Center on May 20. Twenty seniors were tested; eight Lions were involved for a total of 35 hours. On May 7th we policed the right-of-way along two miles of US Route 340; three Lions volunteered a total of 10 hours. Average Monthly Attendance: 73%. (June) On June 14th we had a membership meeting and inducted new members. Jeff Fife from the Waynesboro YMCA was our guest speaker. He reviewed the increased activities at the Y in just the last 2 days as they start their summer program. Over 160 youth are being served. On June 28th we had a membership meeting, induction a new member and installed new officers. We provided eyeglasses to 105 people in the Waynesboro area this year; we also provided hearing aids to seven people in the Waynesboro area. We donated $400 to the Waynesboro Senior Center to sponsor classes on managing and living with diabetes. Average Monthly Attendance: 77%. Our Shrimp Feast for Sight will be held on August 13 at the Waynesboro Elks Lodge, 1700 Harvard Rd. from 5-7 pm. Tickets are $30. Contact Bill Phillips (540-471-0979) for information and tickets. New Members and Sponsors: Ernest Lowry - sponsor: Don Weaver; Randall Lee - sponsor: Rocky Flesher; Michael Hartzler - sponsor: Terry Short; Thomas Redifer, Jr. - sponsor: Don Weaver. Weyers Cave Membership: 16 (May) On May 9, 2016 our Club budget and new slate of officers were approved. On May 23, 2016 Lion John Knepper (1st VDG) inducted our new officers; Marshall Pattie (member of Augusta County Board of Supervisors) talked to our club on internet service for Augusta county. We did Adopt a highway on April 16th. State Convention in Roanoke (May 20-22) was attended by our President and Secretary. Average Monthly Attendance: 75%. . (June) Our 2016-2017 officers were installed by 1st VDG Lion Jon Knepper. Adopt A Highway was on

April 16, from 9 am to noon. Weyers Cave Lion Club sponsored and scheduled doners for a blood drive for Va.

Blood Services on June 25th at the Weyers Cave community center. Our Lions Club helped the Weyers Cave

Volunteer Fire Dept. with their annual lawn party fund raiser; 7 Lions worked a total of 46 hrs. State

Convention was attended by our President.

Winchester Host Membership: 78 (May) On May 3rd Patti Rucker spoke to us about the Free Medical Clinic. On May 10th we held our Annual summer picnic. On May 17th Penny Landrigan did a program on Noise in the Workplace. On May 24th we had a Business Meeting. On May 31st Leslie Caliva spoke to us about the American Red Cross. Average Monthly Attendance: 62. (June) On 6/7 Julie Ferrell from Big Brothers/Big Sisters spoke to our Club. On 6/14 our speaker was Allen Baldwin, the Winchester Fire Chief. On 6/21 we had a Business Meeting. On 6/28 we held our Annual Awards and Installation Banquet. Broom sales earned $1365. Our Club provided

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eye exams and eyeglasses at a cost of $954. We also presented a check for $9,000 to 9 year old Daylyn Mauck to help her family purchase a pair of e-glasses ($15,000) to help her see. Average Monthly Attendance: 62. New Members and Sponsors: Joe Hall - sponsor: Sally Coates; Tom Crosby - sponsor: Bill Shendow. Winchester Shawnee Membership: 33 (May) May 4 In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the formation of the James Wood Leo Club, 6 Leo's and their school sponsor were invited to the meeting. They reported on their current activities. Our speaker on May 18th was Lion Byron Clemens, Certified Technical Education teacher and Handley H.S. student, Aiden Marshall, presented a program on the Widget Cup competition won by the Handley team. Eye exams were provided at a cost of $260. Eyeglasses provided at a cost of $70. Three Lions assisted with the parking of band buses during the Apple Blossom Grand Feature parade. State Convention was attended by our President and another. Average Monthly Attendance: 60%. (June) On June 1 PDG Wayne Davis installed our Officers for 2016-17. The program and dinner was attended by fifty Lions and guests. We made a SAHMSU donation of $300. Eye exams and eyeglasses were provided at a cost of $1,555; 23 pairs of eyeglasses were collected. One hearing aid was accepted for recycling. Our Club donated $200 to Middletown Children’s First Lions Club. We also donated $300 to Laurel Center for Abused Women. The Club donated $300 to the Red Cross, $400 to NW Works, and $300 to Salvation Army. LCI International Convention in Japan was attended by 4 Lion Officers and Guests, including PID Wayne Davis and Lion Marge. Also attending was First VDG Mark Pennypacker and wife Judy; Lion Mark will be installed as District Governor of District 24C. Woodstock Membership: 43 (May) On May 16th the Woodstock Lions Club celebrated 75 years of service to the citizens of Woodstock, VA through Lionism! His Honor Mayor Jeremy McCleary presented the Club with a "proclamation" recognizing the Club for our service to the community. Second VDG Lion John Knepper made the closing comments. During the month of May the Woodstock Club provided $180 in eye examinations and $450 in eyeglasses to community members in need. During the May our Club donated $300 to Woodstock Little League, and $200 to the Central H.S. Band Boosters. During May our Club donated $1,500 to the Shenandoah Clinic. In May the Club also donated $300 to the Leader Dog School. During May Lions Chuck Walton and Hal Ladehoff made a visitation to the Middletown Lions Club. Average Monthly Attendance: 40. Woodrow Wilson Lioness Membership: 17 (May) State Convention was attended by our President, Secretary, and Vice President. (June) We prepared and served a dinner for 75 people at the Valley Mission; 8 Lions participated by working 2 hours each (total of 16 hours.)

“Scripture, Tradition and Reason”

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DG and VDG Club Responsibilities

First Vice District Governor John Knepper

Region I, Zone 1 Zone Chairperson: Staci Seebold-Collins Clarke County Lions Grafton Leos Stephens City Lions James Wood Leos Strasburg Lions Millbrook Leos Winchester Host Lions Sherando Leos Winchester-Shawnee Lions Middletown Children First Lions Winchester Lioness Lions

Region I, Zone 2 Zone Chairperson: PDG Ray McDonald Basye-Bryce Mountain Lions Mount Jackson Lions Edinburg Lions Stanley Lions Front Royal Lions Woodstock Lions Luray Lions

Second Vice District Governor Scott McMurrain

Region I, Zone 3 Zone Chairperson: Mary Probst Broadway Lions New Market Lions Elkton Lions Shenandoah Lions Harrisonburg Lions Timberville Lions McGaheysville-Massanutten Lions Weyers Cave Lions

Region II, Zone 1 Zone Chairperson: Joel Kendall Gordonsville Lions Lake of the Wood Lioness Greene County Lions Lake of the Woods Lions Louisa County Lions Locust Grove Middle School Leos Madison County Lions Orange County High School Leos

District Governor Mark Pennypacker

Region II, Zone 2 Zone Chairperson: Scott Brown Charlottesville Host Lions Rivanna Lions Charlottesville Lioness Lions Scottsville Lions Thomas Jefferson Lions UVA Grounds Lions Crozet Lions

Region III, Zone 1 Zone Chairperson: Scott Hallberg Augusta Lions Staunton Lions Churchville Lions Waynesboro Lions Craigsville Lions Woodrow Wilson Lioness Lions Monterey Lions

Region III, Zone 2 Zone Chairperson: Skip McMulllan Bath County Lions Clifton Forge Lions Bath County Lioness Lions Lexington Lions Buena Vista Lions

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Summertime in the Valley

It’s summertime in the valley. All of our clubs are still spending time having family picnics and club

cook outs. I can smell those steaks on the grill now. We are also active with those outdoor projects

before our fall schedules fill up our calendars and the weather forces us inside. It’s not too late to make

this an opportunity to invite a co-worker, neighbor, or family member to one of these events.

Ask someone to join your club cookout as you celebrate all the successes of the past year. Let them

hear what you do and how you serve your community and the world around them. Give them an

opportunity to learn about Lionism in a relax atmosphere as everyone enjoys a great meal outside in

the cool summer breeze. As you share your thoughts about Lionism, remember to share how you felt

when you became a Lion. Make this a low pressure fun environment.

After that great Lions meal, you may want to offer them an opportunity to work with your club on its

next local project. This will give them an opportunity to see how it feels to be a Lion as they do

something great for someone else. Help them find their own Lions Spirit like you did when you first

became a Lion. Help them to want to be a Lion by letting them see how it feels to help someone else.

Before you know it that same Lions Spirit you had will be growing inside this potential Lion. The time

is right to ask them after they have experienced this time of helping others. That Lions Spirit will grow

and grow as they begin to serve those around us.

Just remember no one became a Lion until someone ASKED.

Have a great Lions year!

Your GMT Team

From the 2016 Wise RAM Expedition

PID Lion Wayne Davis reviewing a patient's hearing results

At the Appalachian Lions Club dinner

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Stephens City Lions Help Purchase eSight Glasses

On behalf of Stephens City Lions Club, Lion First Vice President Dudley Rinker presented a check for $1,000.00

to SinDay Butler to help purchase special eSight glasses for her daughter, Daylyn Mauck. Daylyn, a fourth

grader at Orchard View Elementary School, was born with Septo Optic Dysplasia, an early brain development

disorder characterized by underdeveloped optic nerves, an underdeveloped pituitary gland and abnormal

development of structures separating the right and left halves of the brain (U.S. National Library of Medicine

website) that affects 1 in 10,000 newborns. Daylyn is shown below during an evaluation of the eSight glasses.

Also shown below is Daylyn and her Mother accepting the donation from Lions Bill Ewing, Dudley Rinker,

President Michael Morrison and Dave Smith) during a spaghetti dinner fund raising event held at Diane's Diner

on Saturday, June 25th. Stephens City Lions Club is proud to support the effort to bring eSight technology to

Daylyn.

2016-2017 Directory Corrections

Pg 19: Mark out Special needs - Mobility Equipment person, we do not have one.

Pg 26: President of Charlottesville Host Club Don Colley email is incorrect: doncolley@concast.net is correct.

Pg 47: Woodrow Wilson Club meeting time is at 6:00 PM.

Pg 50: President of LOVF is Harry Parker and Secretary is CC Sharon Hart

Pg 51: PDG Jack Turner correct phone number is: 540-409-4134.

Pg 56: PCC Ken Quantock is the President of 24C Past District Governors Association.

An updated Directory can be found online at

http://lions24c.org/2016Directory.pdf

Zone Meetings

Fellow Lions, Looking forward to another great year of

Lionism in 24C. If you didn't get your Blue Directory for

2016 -17, please let me know, and I will get two out to

your club.

The dates for our Zone Meetings for 2016/2017 are

Greene County Tuesday October 18th, 2016

Lake of the Woods Lioness February 9th, 2017

Gordonsville Lions Club April 11th, 2017

As we get closer I will provide meal costs, agenda , and

directions. Thank you for your support and we look

forward to seeing you in October.

Lion Joel Kendall

540- 894-1941

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Mark your calendar!

18th Annual Rivanna Lions’ Club Golf Tournament

Dedicated in memory of Lion Jim Frawley, our Annual Tournament will be held on September

10, 2016 at the Lake Monticello Golf Course. Play will begin at 1:00pm and includes lunch from

11:30-12:45. With a shotgun start, the format is Captain’s Choice. Cash prizes, raffles of

homemade quilt and golf accessories. A Hole in One gives you a chance to win a new car

provided by Price Kia. Good food, good golf and good fellowship! Hope to see you there!

Contact Ron Whatley 434-589-4978 for forms and additional information. Forms may be also

obtained on site at the Lake Monticello Golf Shop.

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Contact Information:

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Compliments of the

CHARLOTTESVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB

HOME CLUB OF

PCC Don Colley

PDG Francis V. Riddick*

PDG Dick Ergenbright*

PDG Orrin Larson*

PDG Joe Hannemann

PDG Julian Lingle*

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