NEW YORK STATE AND BERMUDA MULTIPLE … YORK STATE AND BERMUDA MULTIPLE DISTRICT 20 LION JUNE 2016...

NEW YORK STATE AND BERMUDA

MULTIPLE DISTRICT20 LION

JUNE 2016

of the lions clubS of new york state and bermuda, inc.

93rd

AnnualMD20

Convention

Message from ... COUNCIL CHAIRLION GARY BOISSEAU

As we near the end of our 2015-16Lions year, the Lions in New YorkState & Bermuda have impacted thelives of over 1 million of our neigh-bors through the Lions ClubsInternational Centennial ServiceChallenge. Lions, Lioness and Leosin MD-20 truly serve with dignity,harmony & humanity.

I am proud of the work that ourMD-20 District of Governors hasdone to strengthen and build ourassociation. With a renewed focus

on membership and retention, we are looking at having pos-itive growth for the first year in recent history. To date, wehave added 12 new Lions Clubs and many more branchclubs – this is a record! As we head into our centennialyear, we all need to look for innovative ways to help thosein need in our communities. With more hands, and hearts,we can truly embody our moto “We Serve”!

Now is the time for your club to build a Lion Legacy inyour community. By planning a Centennial CommunityLegacy Project during our Centennial Celebration, youshow how much Lions really do care. Legacy Projects arevisible gifts to your community that commemorate ourCentennial and create a lasting legacy of your service con-tributions. Raise your community visibility by posting newLions signs, donate a park bench, or dedicate a statue. Yourclub can provide a community gift, such as refurbishing apark or playground, fund resources for the visuallyimpaired, or build a gazebo in a local park. Larger projects,such as equipping an area hospital, or expanding a library,will make a community impact. For more ideas on howyour club can plan a legacy project, please go to the centen-nial website at http://www.lions100.org.

As we celebrate the past 100 years of service, and lookforward to our next 100 years, we know that “Where there’sa need, there’s a Lion!”

Yours in Lionism,Lion Gary Boisseau, Council Chairperson, MD-20

- JUNE 2016 MULTIPLE DISTRICT 20 LION

MULTIPLE DISTRICT 20 LION (USPS 857-560)JUNE 2016 Volume 1, No. 4

is published 4 times a year (Oct., Jan., April, June)Lions Club of New York State & Bermuda,

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IN THIS ISSUE ...Message from Council Chair . . . . . . . . 2State Shirt Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . 2Tie & Patch Order Form . . . . . . . . . . 3District 20-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4District 20-E2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5District 20-W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Leo Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6District 20-Y1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72016 Convention Photos . . . . . . . . . . . 72017 Convention -

Lake Placid Housing Form . . . . 8 & 92016 Convention Photos . . . . . . . . . . . 9District 20-Y2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10District 20-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11District 20-R1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12District 20-R2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13District 20-K1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14District 20-S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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The WilsonLions club hostedDogTags NY attheir recent meet-ing at WoodcockBros. Brewery, andover $475.00 incontributions weredonated to thegroup that joinstogether Veteransand Rescue Dogsto the benefit ofboth.


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The Lewiston Lions had a special visit fromTuscarora Princess Jazlin Kirkland, who just returnedfrom the largest Pow Wow in North America. Jazlinwas able to travel to “The Gathering of Nations”, heldin Albuquerque NM. With thousands of people in atten-dance from all over the world, this was the largest gath-ering of tribal royalty, and Tuscarora Princess Jazlin wasincluded in the Grand Entry.

“It’s hard to believe that before last year I’ve neverbeen outside of New York, and now I have travelled toNew Mexico, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and through-out Canada”, said Jazlin, also known as Yeho Kye’nha,in her native language, which translates into “she fightsfor it”. Her main goal as Tuscarora Princess is to be atrue ambassador for her nation wherever she travelled.

The Lewiston Lions were happy to contribute$250.00 towards travelling expenses to The Gatheringof Nations, so that Jazlin could participate in this oncein a lifetime opportunity. We wish her well finishing upher reign as Tuscarora Princess, and best of luck as sheenters her senior year at Niagara Wheatfield HighSchool in the fall 2016, and beyond.

LEWISTON LIONSOn Wednesday, May 4 the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield

Lions Clubs hosted the annual Citizenship Award Dinner andCeremony for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in the NiagaraWheatfield School District. Over 200 proud parents, grandpar-ents, siblings, and friends attended along with the recipients.Lion Bill Ross was the master of ceremony and Lions PresidentTom Watt and PDG Bob Shivley presented the awards.

On Saturday, May 7 the Town of Niagara Lions Club partic-ipated in an environmental day clean up project with the NiagaraFrontier State Park. Lions Tom Watt, Mike Hoplight andTheresa White lent a hand in the project.

TOWN OF NIAGARA and WHEATFIELD

Pictured with some of the citizenship award recipients is Lions BillRoss, Bob Shively, and Tom Watt.

WILSONLIONS

Pictured are Lions Watt and Hoplight.

DISTRICT 20-E2TI-LI SPRING SOCIAL: The Lions Clubs of

Tioga County (Apalachin, Owego, Spencer-Candor,Tioga-Nichols, and Waverly) held their Ti-Li SpringSocial at the Countryside Community Center in Owegoon March 19th. This event is for the blind and sight-impaired. The day consists of food, entertainment,bingo, and fellowship with the guests.

S P E C I A LTHANK YOU:A special thankyou from CSKathy Spear toPDG Art Peckand CC GaryBoisseau forhelping her growas a Lion.

BLOOMFIELD LIONS CLUB: Our March andApril Spaghetti Dinners and Pancake Breakfasts weresuccessful with alarge turnout ofpatrons, Lions andLeos. Pictured isLion Gene Rogerson pancake detail.Cub Scout Pack 54sponsored by ourClub helped in thedining room at our Spaghetti Dinner as part of theircommunity service.

CANANDAIGUA LIONS CLUB: TheCanandaigua Lions Club shared their 40th anniversarycake at their annual multi-club program on April 20with Lions from area Clubs (Rushville, Phelps,Geneva, Bloomfield, and Pal Mac) who joined us for apasta dinner and a program on The Haitian Project.Many thanks to Lion Mary Jane Enos and her commit-tee for pulling the evening together.

CORNING LIONS CLUB: The Corning Lionscelebrated its 90th year of service to the communitySaturday, April 16, 2016. It was a super event with wellover 115 Lions and guests in attendance. The major

award recipients at the anniversary were: PresidentialCertifiEcates of Appreciation (Brad Kapral, DonnaPeck, John Geis), Robert J Uplinger Awards (AnastasiaCastilone, Gail Cordes), Melvin Jones Fellowship

(Linda Conway). Congratulations to all these outstand-ing Lions.

GENEVA LIONS CLUB: On April 30, 2016 ourclub held its annual Chicken Barbecue to raise fundsfor service activities to the Geneva community. $248was raised. Lion Connie Waldby was “Bert” the Lionhelping passing cars on Hamilton Street be aware ofour barbecue.

HECTOR AREA LIONS CLUB: The HectorArea Lions Cub, volunteering hand-in hand with theWatkins Montour Lions Club, spent a beautiful Sundaymorning directing traffic and runners for the SenecaSeven Run around Seneca Lake.

Pictured from l to r: Hector Lions Mike Mize,Phil (Brow) Edwards, Rick Evans, Watkins MontourLion, Past President Tamrae Waite, and Hector LionsPresident Walt Scheuer. Not shown, Hector Lion JulieScheuer.

LANSING LIONS CLUB: March 13th broughtanother successful Spring-Ahead Pancake Breakfastfor the Lansing Lions. Community members wereoffered pancakes, sausage, hash browns, scrambledeggs and beverages. This event continues to provide anenjoyable time for families and friends to meet andhave a tasty breakfast.

MANCHESTER SHORTSVILLE LIONSCLUB: Membership Chair Pam Nurse inducts newmember Sue Smith at their meeting. Susan Johnson isher sponsor.

NORTH ROSE LIONS CLUB: The North RoseLions had as theirguest on March 23rd, theenergetic Athletic Direc-tor and Vice Principalof North Rose-WolcottHigh School, KathyHoyt, pictured with LionPresident Russ Teeple.

Kathy is hosting the Wayne-Finger Lakes SpecialOlym-pics Track and Field event on May 6th and theNorth Rose Lions will be assisting as volunteers.

On April 4th and 5th the North Rose Lions per-formed Eye Screening at the Clyde SavannahElementary School with 149 students tested and 7referrals. Nine Lions participated with 26 servicehours.

PAINTEDPOST LIONSCLUB: Ourclub held thePainted PostLions Club fooddrive on April16 in front ofthe Wal-Mart inPainted Post. Lions attending; Jimmy Williams, JimKillam, Nan-cy Doud, Sandy Owens, Kathy Spear, LizLewis and Dave and Darcy Sutton.

PAL MAC LIONS CLUB: The month of Marchwas definitely filled with Eye Screenings - at theHealth Fair and at the Pal-Mac High school. We heldour annual Easter Egg hunt in partnership with thePalmyra Community Center at the Village Park on EastMain Street in Palmyra.

PHELPS LIONS CLUB:President Kim Boisseau

being a “Hoppy Easter Bunny” atour Pancake Breakfast.

S P E N C E R - C A N D O RLIONS CLUB: During our regu-lar meeting night, April 6, theSpencer-Candor Lions installedthree new members, JosephMorgan, Dorothy Littman, andLisa Barber. Presiding over the installation was PastCouncil Chair Lion Bill Williams. Also present was 1stVice District Governor, Lion Lynn Williams, andCouncil Chair Lion Gary Boisseau. That same eveningCouncil Chair Gary proceeded to train three Lionsmembers on how to use the Eye Screening machine.The rest of the Lions at the meeting had a round tablesession with Lion Lynn and Lion Bill.

TRUMANSBURG LIONS CLUB: Our clubhosted our annual St Patrick’s Day Senior Dinner onMarch 16. We served 138 (including 10 shut-ins).The American Legion graciously donates the space,Twin Lakes Snowmobile club gives us a donation toassist with the cost of this free meal and also gives us ahelping hand with food prep and serving. Our areaShur Save and Brett Seafuse donated the French bread.A local vocal group; Harmony Falls, performed enter-tainment of Irish songs during the dinner.

WEEDSPORT LIONS CLUB: Weedsport Lionsjust wrapped up their annual ad selling campaign. Adsare sold to local businesses, organizations and individ-uals to raise money for our Senior student awards.These financial awards are handed out at graduation todeserving students who have demonstrated service totheir school, church or a community.


The Peru Lions Club held another successful White Canefundraiser! They had Lions collecting donations at the Peru,NY Stewarts, Peru, NY TD Bank, Peru, NY Tops, andKeeseville, NY Stewarts. The generosity of all who donatedmakes it possible for us to give back and to live up to ourLions motto of “WE SERVE”.

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PERU LIONS CLUB

Members for the Massena Lions Club served up a heartybreakfast on Sunday, May 1. The event was sponsored bythe Massena Moose Lodge 1110 and the Lions were helpedby Moose Lodge members.

All proceed from the fundraiser will be used locally bythe Massena Lions Club to help individuals receive eyeexams and/or glasses.

MASSENA LIONS CLUB

Pictured below are Lions Dave Dalton, PenneyDefayette and Jim Kieslich who volunteered at the Stewartsin Peru.

The Plattsburgh Lions were recently busy cleaning upflower beds on Culver Hill. This is a small park on Route 22in Beekmantown, NY. A battle in 1814 with the Britishoccurred here preceding The Battle of Plattsburgh.

PLATTSBURGH LIONS CLUB

Pictured below are Lions Robert W. Walker & ClarkFoster weeding at Culver Hill.

Dear Leo’s and Lions of MD-20,

I would like to expressSpecial Thanks for your supportthis Leonistic/Lionistic year.Thank you for those whom sup-ported and/or attended the “Waron Drug Leo Symposium” inBuffalo. The Leos came out andgained useful information. OurGuest Speaker: DG Elect JamesGriffith was very inspirational inhis personal testimony. Dr.Maureen Murphy and Lion Dianne Corlew (PA) wereboth invaluable in their participation in their presenta-tions. They did a marvelous job. It was a fantastic sym-posium…thank you for helping to make it a great suc-cess!

I am in hopes that each of you have a wonderful,happy, safe, and productive summer.

We Serve, too!

~ Yours in Service, Ty’East (“Lion Ty”) Alleyne-Bobb

LEO CHAIR MESSAGE


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20Y1 PDG Lion Doug Russell and SyracuseHost Club Past President Lion Fred Noack pre-sented socks and underwear for the children ofFranklin Elementary School in June. TheSyracuse Host members while screening eyes atthe school, noticed that many of the children werenot wearing socks in spite of the cold weather.

Upon asking the school nurse why, they weretold many of these children had no socks nor didmany not have underwear. Therefore PDG Dougcanvassed many Syracuse businesses asking forassistance. Walmart responded by making dona-tions of socks and underwear.

Another example where there is a need there isa Lion!

Pictured from left to right,front row: Marion Lighton and

Heather Walton, RN at Franklin School.Standing behind them are Past President

Lion Fred Noack and PDG Lion Doug Russell.

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DISTRICT 20-Y2

Writing an article it is important to get your message told in acohesive and orderly way making sure it portrays an accurate picture.So let me WOW you with the picture of a dream and idea made hap-pened. It is said “necessity” is the Mother of Invention, and in thiscase, it is certainly true. Let me explain the dream of a telephoneLions Club and how it came to be and who it has touched.

Let me dispel the myth that the Marcy Telephone Lions Club issolely for the visually impaired. The club’s membership consists ofblind members, physically handicapped members, home bound ormembers who have transportation issues.

Today’s inventions start with a need or a dream. Marcy TelephoneLions Club is no different. I have always longed to be a Lion, but formany years experienced failed attempts to join and attend LionsClubs’ meeting. I have not only a visual disability, but also I havemedical issues, which unfortunately, cause me to be home boundmore than I would like. Then along came a District Governor whobelieved in the same dream; who was not a talker but a dream maker.DG Paula Flisnik worked with me and made this dream come true.

Together DG Paula and I thought outside the traditional LionsClub layout and designed a new vision of a club that allows a way forpeople like me to belong to a Lions Club, people who are service-minded people who want to serve. When DG Paula came to me ask-ing for “ideas”, I held my I-phone in my hand. I thought about skypeor Facetime, and I realized that not everyone has these tools available,but everyone has access to a telephone and can dial a number.

So, were there others like me? Were there people who could not make meetings for whatever reasons? The answer is yes…There are people, despite their challenges, who have the desire and are searching to be part of an organization such as LionsClubs International.

I would like to share a story about my blind friend Barbara. Barb is employed, lives in an assistive living apartment, andwho is now a proud Lion. She joined the Marcy TLC and having the time of her life being part of a group of people that sharecommon goals. Barb is the poster child of what the Telephone Lions is about. Barb fully participants, not missed one meet-ing and is thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Lions Clubs International. If it were not for TLC, Barb would nothave been able to be a Lion as she is mostly home bound. There are others in the group who live in areas where transporta-tion is challenging. There are others who have anxiety issues and find being on the phone a less intimidating way to converse.For whatever reason our 20 charter members accept the spirit of Lions, we, all blends together to make one terrific club whichadheres to LCI’s clubs standards and protocol.

The club is in its initial stage of development, yet we view a whole world of opportunities to explore on what we can doand how we can do it.

Meetings are conducted on a secure conference line where our members call in at the same time for set bi-monthly meet-ings. LCI constitution has been read and applied. Officer, Board Members and Committee Members were nominated andvoted. How will Marcy Telephone Lions conduct service projects? Has anyone ever heard of the internet? How about mail-ing letters to wounded veterans or active duty soldiers? How about having an internet based fund raiser? How about read-ing braille books to pediatrics hospital centers, libraries or schools? How about How about helping LCI get the word out tothe world about the Lions?

Marcy TLC can serve the community in our own unique way, change someone’s life either in the community or availableto someone who needs to feel needed and truly be needed. Isn’t the slogan Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion? This holdstrue for Marcy Telephone Lions members too!

Marcy Telephone Lions Club is open for anyone who wants to be a Lions or unable to get to meetings but still want tobe a member of the Lions, than why not try us. Come and join and be part of a wonderful group of people called the Lions.

~ Yours In Lionism, Lion Maria Gage, Marcy TLC Secretary

MARCY TELEPHONE LIONS CLUBChartered May 27, 2016


DISTRICT 20-OAmenia: April, glasses collected. Joint dinner meeting with

Town of Dover and Millbrook Lions to learn about new eye screen-er. Guest speaker spoke about long-term care and financial planning.Club donated $5,700 to local community kitchen for grease trap.Provided funds for community representative on the Apex Jr.Volleyball circuit. $400 to local Cub Scout Pack 29. Co-sponsoredwith radio station Thunder 102, Bowl-a-thon. $10,079 raised to bedivided between Bethel Lions outreach programs & St. JudeChildren’s Hospital. May, as part of the Club’s quarterly campaignto protect the environment, the Leos cleaned a 2.8 mile section ofroad. Worms, food/refreshments are donated by local businesses forthe Club’s free fishing derby for kids 15 and under. Leo Club mem-bers work at registration, measuring the fish, providing worms, orserving hot dogs. Leos & Lions greet & meet at May BBQ.

Bethel: In March, Youth Group made a $100 donation to beused towards prizes at the annual Easter Egg Hunt; eye screeningheld. In April, participated in Litter Pluck of local road. In May,continued with Litter Pluck to maintain roads. Served over 350meals at Pancake Breakfast, raised $2,250. Screened 1,000th childat Bethel Town Days.

Eldred: In March, Easter Bunny spent a few hours dancingand handing out eggs to the children who came to visit. Number ofpeople served: 120.

Florida: In May, screened 18 children at local day care &learning center. Joint eye screenings with Goshen & MiddletownClubs at Florida preschool.

Goshen: In March, donated $1,000 for pair of hearing aids.Collected 103 pairs of eyeglasses. Sale of chocolate bunnies on3/19/16 raised $278. In May, collected 71 pairs of eyeglasses.Participated in joint eye screening with Cornwall Lions at local ele-mentary school – 38 children screened, 4 referrals. Screened 7kindergarten children, 1 referral.

Greater Washingtonville: In April, screenings at localpreschools in Town and in New Windsor. Added in May, an annualspring food drive to benefit the Country Kids food pantry. For thelast 7 years, the Club has held a November food drive for the foodpantry.

Hudson: In March, hosted a paint & sip at the WashingtonHouse in Hillsdale with 50 artists. Proceeds to the Sight & HearingFund. In April, donated funds to Depart. of Youth to sponsor annualfishing derby. In May, collected 50 pairs of eyeglasses.

Hurley: In March, 12 new Lions from Ulster County trainedon new “See” device at the Kingston club. In May, the Club hosteda “Dining for a Cause” at a Kingston restaurant. 50/50 drawing net-ted over $570. Funds raised will be donated to the Hurley Librarychildren’s addition.

Hyde Park: In March, collected 1,250 pairs of glasses. InApril, sold tickets for West Side Story Practice Show. Refreshmentssold refreshments, basket raffled. Collected 250 pairs of glasses. InMay, a white cane drive at local businesses.

Jeffersonville: In March, the club held a low-cost rabies clin-ic for dogs and cats. 119 pets vaccinated. April, collected 150 pairsof glasses. 2 members attended training to use the SEE Screener. InMay, collected 78 eyeglasses. Three $500 scholarships were award-ed to Sullivan West Central School students.

Kingston: In March, 18 Lions from Ulster County weretrained on Plus Optix. In May, members participated in Kingston’sAnnual Clean Sweep program, ridding public properties and thestreets of trash, in preparation for the summer tourists.

LaGrange: In March, collected used eyeglasses from 10locations for recycling and sold Chocolate Easter Bunnies at localgrocery store. More money collected from donations than from saleof bunnies. Annual donation towards library volunteer recognitiondinner. In May, 2 club members attended state convention, partici-pated in credential certification, LCIF luncheon, plenary sessionsand other convention events. As part of annual Lions Club StudentAchievement Night, participated with the Pleasant Valley LionsClub to recognize approx. 50 graduating seniors.

Lumberland: In March, donated box tops to Camp Badger.In April, sponsored local little league team so they can purchase uni-forms and participate in baseball games with area recreation teams.In May, in conjunction with the Back Pack Program, the Clubworked closely with nearby school to provide 30 backpacks withfood. The Club purchased flowers for planting throughout the Townof Glen Spey; volunteers water weekly.

Mamakating: In March, collected 88 pairs of glasses, foodfor the Food Pantry and held school screening. In April, collectedfood and worked at local food pantry. Two members trained to per-form eye screenings. In May, collected 70 pairs of eyeglasses. 6college scholarships. Enabled a boy scout to attend Boy ScoutCamp this summer.

Middletown: In March, club filled 240 backpacks. 62preschoolers screened at 2 eye screenings, of which 14 werereferred. $500 grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match program.Warming station manned by a volunteer overnight on 2 occasions.Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with seniors at Hand Adult Day CareProgram, the seniors “made” butter. 210 eyeglasses recycled.Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 300 meals served. Of approximately$3,800 raised, monies to be divided equally between Hospice ofOrange and Sullivan Counties and the No Kid Hungry Program ofthe Club. 9 hearing aids collected in March. Club members attend-ed a Middletown Cares Coalition Informal Discussion Group with10 service organizations and outreach programs represented. InApril, 9 Lions members participated in the 2016 City Pride CleanUp Day. Volunteers provided with T-shirts, gloves, bags and grab-bers. 60 Backpacks filled for the No Kid Hungry Program. 270pairs of glasses collected. The Salvation Army recognized the Clubfor helping to man ring the bell during the holidays. In May, rela-tive to the Club’s No Kid Hungry Program: For 4 weeks in May, 60backpacks were filled with weekend food for children attending 3elementary schools (a total of 240 backpacks). On May 19, theOrange County Executive, Social Services Commissioner, theChildren’s Program Coordinator of the Food Bank of the HudsonValley, the Case Supervisor for the Department of Social Services,the Vice President of the Middletown School District Board ofEducation, the assistant principal and 2 social workers from the ele-mentary schools helped to pack backpacks. 1st Annual OrangeCounty Bark for Life – a canine walk to fight cancer. $100 donationand one member worked at the event.

Monroe: In March, Easter Bunny Annual Fund Drive. New Paltz: In May, participated in the Gardiner Cupcake

Festival and provided information about the Club. Raised $119. Newburgh: In March, members cleaned vacant lot in the

Town of Newburgh. Collected 280 eyeglasses. In April, membersprepared and served lunch for 200 volunteers that came out to cleanup the City of Newburgh. One Lion drove a pickup truck to differ-ent zones to gather the trash to put into dumpsters. Collected 115pairs of glasses. Participated in Newburgh’s Volunteer Fair forgreater awareness of club’s 93 year history. In May, club membersprepared and served food to pre-and post-race participants. Numberof People served: 250.

Nine Partners: In March, refurbished planters at Town Hall.Collected 300 eyeglasses in March. In December, the Club gavecanned goods and financial donation to local food pantry. In Feb.,the Club collected 820 pairs of eyeglasses and 6 hearing aids.

Northern Columbia: In March, contributed $100 to a localpre-schoool’s scholarship program. Easter Egg Hunt for childrenthrough 6th grade. In April, 83 pairs of regular glasses and 29 pairsof sunglasses were donated to the Eye Bank at Albany, along with$150. 65 children screened, 4 referrals. In May, the Club held anAntique Appraisal Day with 2 appraisers. Raised $404. Sold cook-ies, hot dogs and beverages. Donation made to local church for useof space for this event.

Pawling: In March, annual Easter Bunny fundraiser. Donated72 tubes of toothpaste for needy families. Two members attendedPlusOptix training. In April, donated $100 to the Dutchess County

Hearing Committee. 61 years of service in May! Assistance offeredto physically impaired man who fell and broke a railing outside hishome. Railing repaired.

Pine Bush: In March, collected 83 units of blood at 3/23/16blood drive. Mass mailing about Club’s community involvementand requesting donations. In May, the Club paid for a local studentto attend the HOBY seminar. HOBY’s mission is to inspire anddevelop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life ded-icated to leadership, service and innovation. The Club awardedthree $250 college scholarships to high school students. Donated$100 to Pine Bush High School Grad Party.

Pleasant Valley: In March, collected 300 eyeglasses. Rip Van Winkle: In March, the Club made a monetary dona-

tion to assist local woman with her medical bills. 76 eyeglasses col-lected. Two cases of chocolate Easter Bunnies sold – raised $170.In April, the Club purchased, for the Mt. Top Historical Society, ban-ner brackets to post 30 additional historical banners in the Town ofHunter.

Saugerties: In March, club held Annual Easter Egg Hunt withover 100 children attending. In May, added new piece of play equip-ment specifically tailored for ages 2-5. Funds raised $4,000.

Stanford: In March, sold 48 chocolate bunnies, netted $107.Two Lions screened children at Cold Spring School. In April, 5 clubmembers cleaned up approximately 2 miles of Bulls HeadRoad.Made $200 donation to HOBY program for Stissing MountainHigh School sophmore. In May, donations made: $50 to Hyde ParkLions for “chemo duck” in memory of member; $200 to Lions ofAlberta Foundation to help with fire damage in Fort MacMurray,Canada; and $50 to Lions “One Shot, One Life” program. A $100donation to accompany two members attending the Salute to Lionsat the Guiding Eyes for the Blind at the end of July.

Town of Deerpark: In March, sold 168 chocolate bunnies.Club hosted a breakfast with the Easter Bunny, served 52. Donationmade to Salvation Army in memory of member’s mother. Donationto NYS Lions Camp Badger. In April, delivered 240 pairs of glass-es for recycling and attended sight & hearing group. Attended LeoClub fundraiser to raise funds at Burger Bash. In May, attendedTown Safety Day, gave away free bottled water and free hotdogs.Sold 140 dozen roses for Mother’s Day. Raised $1,500. AnnualFishing Derby with YMCA camp: sponsored trophies and prizes foryouth 8-14 years old.

Town of Fallsburg: In March, donated $250 to our elemen-tary school for purchase of book for the Tau chapter. Thirteen mem-bers and 3 guests at monthly dinner meeting. Guest Speaker, ownerand operator of an EMS service spoke about the signs of a stroke,when to call for an ambulance, etc. Screened, over 2 days, 58 stu-dents at local elementary school. In April, donated $500 to each ofthree local food pantries. Three members attended PlusOptix VisionScreening Training. In May, 5 members attended the StateConvention in Buffalo, NY. Members collected 50 pairs of glasses.Monthly meeting dinner attendance: 18 members and 3 guests.Guest Speaker spoke about teaching American Constitutional Lawin other countries. Sponsored a Leo’s Club in our local high school.

Town of Highland: In March, “Dunk the Lion” in the lake.Funds raised $207. In April, two members were certified in using thePlusOptix screener. In May, collected 120 pairs of glasses. Awardedtwo college scholarships (funds donated $1,000). Feb., club mem-bers conducted an eye screening at local elementary school in which21 students screened and 10% were referred.

Town of Woodbury: In March, chocolate Easter Bunnies saleraised $1,700.

Tri-Valley: In March, contribution made to Leukemia andLymphoma Society for their Run/Walk Event. Assisted Fallsburgand Bethel Lions Clubs with vision screening at Liberty, NY ele-mentary school. 55 children screened. In April, planted six trees ona riverbank to avoid erosion. Six Lions trained on PlusOptix. InMay, screened 23 pre-K and K students at local elementary school.

Wallkill: Easter Egg Hunt held on library lawn in April.


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DISTRICT 20-R2

Dear Fellow Lions, Family and Friends:It has been the greatest year of my life! Thank you all for

your confidence and patience. Gracias, muchas gracias a todos.Everything started one day with a line of hope, full of grace, witha dream determined to begin something, to create a square basedon Commitment, Leadership and Passion. I was aware of thesteps we must take to do what we want to do and becomeaccountable for following through, we need to begin to producethe behavior we desire and we will start getting closer to doingwhat we want to do, and that will start to result in a positive sideeffect. In the process we will start to see the color, to feel thesmell, and enjoy the flavor of better results.

Potential is one of the most important mirrors in my life. Itlooks forward with optimism, it makes me feel with hope, itpromises success, and greatness.

It is my deep honor to thank you all for your great support toour district in the progress of my administration. I will alwayskeep on my heart every second of your time to the career of ourdistrict. Your help make me to get in the right track of betterunderstanding of my why as a lion. Today I am a better lionstanding in the middle of a scene with stronger personal growth,with a straight direction, defined character, and determinedvision. I am not graduating today, this is not my retirement, it isnot the end of the chapter. It is just the beginning of all what issupposed to happen starting from today on.

Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to share withyou, to learn from you, to better understand that each action wasa key to unlock a door. Your support is a challenge to continueon my career.

My fellow lions, family and friends, today we are facing the

celebration of our centennial, use this minute ofyour life to reflect about the date when youdesired to become a lion, why you wanted to bea lion, what are your accomplishments, where areyou standing today and what can you do to keepour district as a solid light on the darkness of theless fortunate. Our accomplishments wouldnever be possible without the support of each lions clubs, andmembers of our empire district 20-R2.

I want to recognize with deep gratitude the combine chal-lenge, the effort and courage of the members of our ExecutiveCabinet. Thank you all for your valuable time, for your contri-butions, for helped me to believe that every rock on the way isjust a drop of confidence for tomorrow. It was not easy, but todaywe all are stars of the beginning of our legacy. Our DistrictSecretary Gabriela, without your support and understanding,wouldn’t be possible to navigate and survive in stormy times.Your persistence influenced each page of my calendar. Thanksagain for your patience.

How far in my career as District Governor, and after deliber-ate examination I want to make special mention, and recognizethe guidance, follow up, each phone call, that special hug inmoments of difficulties during my year of the members of ourPDG’s Association. Thanks you all for your confidence andextraordinary support.

Dear Fellow lions, families and friends, now it is the exactmoment to continue celebrating our 100 years of glorious serv-ices and dignify with harmony long miles of Commitment,Leadership and Passion the legacy of our ancestors. God blessyou all.

~ Salud, DG Guillermo A. Perez

DG GUILLERMO A. PEREZ MESSAGE


DISTRICT 20-K1

DISTRICT 20-K1 LEOS WERERED CARPET READY!

On Sun., May 22nd 2016 the Leos of 20-K1celebrated their Leo Awards Red Carpet Galaheld at Ricardo’s by the Bridge in Long IslandCity, NY. As the over 80 Leos, Lions, andguests walked the Red Carpet they were pho-tographed by the paparazzi. As guests enteredthe dimly lit banquet hall they were greeted bythe flashing lights of their souvenir cups.District Leo President Bryce Aguilera wel-comed all and then introduced the Mistress ofCeremony, Leo District Chairperson LionStephanie Simeon. The Invocation was given,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and theLeo Pledge.

Leo Nnecka Boyd, president of theSpringfield Gardens Leo Club beautifully sangthe Star Spangled Banner. All the dignitarieswere recognized by Leo Co-Chair Lion JeanetteForde-Curwen. Lion Stephanie encouragedLeos to attend the Leo Officer Training held inJune jointly with the District Lions. A greatbuffet luncheon was served during the intermis-sion in the program.

District Governor Elect Lion JacquelineWilliams enlightened the audience of her visionfor the Leos of the District during her 2016-2017 term. She was given a welcome gift fromthe Leos of the District. Lion LiaisonChristopher Allen presented the individualDistrict Debate trophies and certificates. The3rd Place trophies were presented to the Leos ofCentral Brooklyn, the 2nd Place trophies wentto Queens Las Americas Leos, and the 1st Placetrophies were awarded to Brooklyn CaribeLeos. All Leo clubs that participated werethanked for all their excellent work in the 2015-2016 Leo Debates. Lion Liaisons Paula Spann,Lynda Canaii, and Betty Pitchford presented theIndividual Clubs Leo of the Year awards whichwere chosen by the District Leos of each club.Leo Simran Bahl of Richmond Hills SouthOzone Park Leos was announced as the PDGAssociation’s Leo of the Year award winner for2015-2016. The Leos received final words ofwisdom and reflections from District GovernorMelissa Torres and she was presented with athank you gift from the Leos of District 20-K1.Lion Stephanie gave final words of thanks fora very successful District 20-K1 Leo Year andbestowed the Leo Liaisons with plaques fortheir dedication and service to the Leos for2014 – 2016. The benediction was given, andthe partying began with music from DJ FlohBayBee.!!

Submitted by: Lion Stephanie Simeon,Leo District Chairperson

On April 30th 2016 District 20-K1 did something new AND DIFFERENT; we threw a 99thanniversary celebration party at the St. Francis De Sales School for the Deaf. More than one hun-dred sixty lions representing over forty clubs attended. Most of the attending clubs brought foodwhich represented various cultures. We had so much food that we had to ask Lions to take foodhome after the celebration. Not to mention drinks of all variety. The music was great. PDGOzzie Torres did an excellent job as MC while Lion Emerson Campbell kept everything in order.On stage performances were done by the following Lions Clubs: Woodside Interamericano,Brooklyn Stuy Park, Brooklyn Starrett City, Brooklyn Kings County, Queens Buddah , QueensNepalise, Brooklyn Metropolis, Brooklyn Leaders and Queens Richmond Hills. My sincerethanks to the working committee of DG Melissa Torres, 1st VDG Jacqueline Williams, LionsDorothy Sylvester, Althea McKayle, Rosa Marte and Algernon Rowe. As always my wife Sheilahas been my strong supporter and I thank her very much. ONWARD TO THE 100TH CELEBRA-TION!

Submitted by: Lion Ronald Greene, District Centennial Coordinator

REVIEWS! FANTASTIC, FIRST FREE CULTURAL EVENT GIVENIN DISTRICT 20-K1, DISTRICT GOVERNOR MELISSA TORRES

GOES OUT WITH A GREAT BANG, TOTAL SUCCESS!

In May, the Mid-Bedford Heights LionsClub, Inc. held its 24th annual “Pre-Mother’sDay Celebration in Pink and White at AstoriaWorld Manor. The club honored three membersof the community for their dedicated service.Mid-Bedford Heights also awarded their firstAlexander T. Wells honors to PDG NarcissusFrett-Moses and Lion Josemae Boyce. LionHattie Owusu became a Melvin Jones Fellow.Lion Gail Tull Cromer was recognized as Lionof the Year. Profits from this fundraiser will bedistributed through the Mid-Bedford HeightsLions Foundation to the various community,local, state and national organizations.

MID-BEDFORD HEIGHTSLions Club members took part in the Lions

International Reading Action Program for theCentennial Anniversary Service project at MS226. It was a well spent day with the kids.

BROOKLYN LEADERS

The Lions of District 20K-1 from Brooklynand Queens marched together in the 27thAnnual Laurelton Memorial Day Parade. Therain subsided by 9:00 am and the parade was asuccess as a marching band, elected officials,civic and community organizations came out tohonor Veterans and those that have served andare serving in the military. District GovernorLion Melissa Torres was among the many pre-senters that spoke and thanked the marchersand the veterans for their service.

Submitted by: Lion Iris Allen,President of the Springfield Gardens Lions

MEMORIAL DAY

Photo submitted by Charter Pres. Lion Sandy Fraser-Thomas.

Lion Josemae Boyce accepting the award from DG MelissaTorres and President Jannie Hudson.

PDG Narcuss Frett-Moses accepting the Alexander T. Wells plaquefrom DG Melissa Torres wuth the President Lion Jannie Hudson.


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