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From Our District Governor

NOVEMBER 2020

GLEN LOGAN

PAGE 1 - From Our District Governor DG Glen Logan PAGE 2 - District Fall Conference Update PAGE 3 - From our NAMI Champion ZC Donalda Lovelace From Global Membership Team District Coordinator (GMT) PDG Sally Kenavan PAGE 4 - From Council Chair & Global Leadership Team District Coordinator CC Wilma Murphy PAGE 5 - District News: Diabetes Awareness Another Virtual Meeting PAGE 6 - Zone News PAGE 7-10 - Organization News LCIF VA Lions Eye Institute Foundation Leader Dogs for the Blind NOVA Lions Mobile Sight & Hearing Unit Foundation Fighting Blindness Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center Canine Companions for Independence Volunteers for the Blind PAGE 11-15 - Club News: Clifton Fredericksburg Host Woodbridge Aquia Evening Bailey’s Crossroads Aquia Harbour Arlington Host Clifton PAGE 9 - This Month’s Spotlight: Prison Puppies PAGE 16 - Welcome New Members PAGE 16 - In Memoriam PAGE 17-18 - Marketplace/ Advertising Info

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T he Fall and Holiday season is upon us. Next week, November 6-7, we will hold our 2020 District 24-L Fall Conference.

We are highly encouraged by the projected turnout. Our committee has worked hard to plan an informative and fun event, while maintaining the safety of our members. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Conference. November 14 is World Diabetes Awareness Day. From LCI:

“Lions and Leos are raising awareness for diabetes, a disease that affects 463 million people worldwide, by completing a variety of short, convenient online activities during October-November. We’re out to log 100,000 total minutes by World Diabetes Day, November 14, and time is on our side!” Click here for more information and to find out how you can log online service activities for this important global cause. In spite of the day-to-day uncertainty surrounding our current environment, District 24-L clubs continue to recruit new members. I congratulate the Broadway Lions Club for recruiting 8 new members, which earned them recognition from PID Cindy Gregg, our Area NAMI Leader. Let’s hope Broadway Lions share their secrets with the rest of us! I recently received a large package from Lions Clubs International. It contained personalized letters for 326 Lions in District 24-L who have earned Service Chevrons. The Chevron Award Program recognizes Lions for their long-term service, beginning at 10 years and continuing in five-year increments, until 75 years of service. It will be a tough but rewarding challenge, but the District Leadership Team will see to it that these chevrons and congratulatory letters are distributed to the recipients. As always, our District Leadership Team is available for club visits, whether in person or virtually. If your club would like a visit, just ask! Yours in Service, DG Glen

We Serve Where To Find It:

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We hope to see you there! Remember to bring: Face Masks New Bras with Tags for the Women of Wise County Extra Cash to Purchase Raffle Tickets, Pins, and Vendor Products Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items

Canned Meat: Tuna, Salmon, Chicken; Boxed Meals; Pasta & Meat Sauce, Salsa - Mild; Macaroni & Cheese; Rice (bagged and boxed). Vegetables: Canned Vegetables - Regular & Low Sodium; Dry or Canned Beans - Pinto, Red, Black, Navy, Great Northern, Kidney; Instant Mashed Potatoes. Cereals: Whole Grain Cereal & Oatmeal; Boxed/Bagged Cereal; Dried & Condensed Milk; Canned Fruit in Natural Juice; Bread & Corn Bread Mix. Snacks: Peanut Butter - Regular & Low Sugar; Jelly/Jam - Regular & Sugar-Free. Other: Shampoo, Shaving Cream Bar Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Diapers

ONLY 1 Winner for $10,000

Get your LOVF Tickets at the Fall Conference on

November 6-7 See Lion Tom Kenavan

at the LOVF Table

540-659-1399 — fussasan@comcast.net

2020 District 24-L

November 6-7 Hyatt Regency Dulles

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

2:00pm-6:00pm Registration

5:30pm-6:30pm Social/Cash Bar

6:30pm-9:00pm Dinner/Entertainment

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

7:00am-9:00am Registration

7:00am-7:15am Welcome - DG Glen Logan

7:15am-8:30am Breakfast

9:00am-9:45am Breakout Sessions

❑ NAMI - Donalda Lovelace, NAMI Champion & DG Glen Logan

❑ Navigating the District Website - Sally Anderson, Webmaster/Paw Prints

❑ LEARNS - Kathy Gold, RN, MSN, Project Manager

❑ Pediatric Cancer - Josie Moralidad Ziman, Founder, Filipino-American

Cancer Care (FACC)

10:00am-10:45am Breakout Sessions

❑ Membership, "What Is Your Plan?" - PDG Dr. Sally Kenavan

❑ “Lions Are Leaders” Training - PDG Jay Moughon

❑ Social Media for Lions - Tejas Patel, Social Media Chair

❑ Virtual Fundraising Ideas – DG Glen Logan

11:00am-11:45am Breakout Sessions

❑ MyLion Training and Digital Ecosystem - 2nd VDG Rose Burrus & Tejas

Patel, Information Technology Chair

❑ Safely Serving in COVID Environment - Bobby Anderson, Zone J Chair

❑ Zone Chairs Forum - Dan Visone, Zone I Chair & President, Aquia Harbour

Host Lions Club

11:00am-11:45am PDG Association Meeting

PDG Dr. Sally Kenavan, President

12:00pm-1:30pm Luncheon

Introduction - PID Roy Wilson

Remarks - Mark Lyon, International Director

2019-2020 Award Presentations - PDG Scott McMurrain

1:30pm-2:15pm Cabinet Meeting

DG Glen Logan — All are invited to attend.

2:30pm-3:15pm Foundation Meetings

❑ LOVF (Lions of Virginia Foundation) Meeting - Jim Newman, President

❑ Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp Board Meeting - PDG Jay Moughon,

President

3:15pm-4:00pm Foundation Meetings

❑ Hearing Aid Bank Foundation - Mike McLaughlin, President

❑ NOVA Lions Mobile Sight and Hearing Screening Unit - Jim Cech,

President/Secretary

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From Global Membership Team District Coordinator (GMT) & PDG

NAMI is a focused process designed to address and reverse the decline in Lions membership in Constitutional Areas 1 & 2 (United States & Canada).

From our NAMI Champion DONALDA LOVELACE

Quick Tips for Effectively Recruiting New Members

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Prepare Your Club Without proper preparation, your club’s recruitment efforts will not be as effective as possible. Decide what your club would like to accomplish and how new members will help achieve your goals. Develop a recruitment team that can focus on all aspects of member recruitment. Create Your Club’s Growth Plan Develop an action-oriented plan that clearly outlines your recruitment efforts. Determine who you will be recruiting. Determine where you will focus your recruiting efforts. Gather the materials you will need for your outreach. Set and promote your informational meeting. Implement Your Growth Plan Reach out to target members as outlined in steps one and two. Host an informational meeting. Follow up with meeting attendees. Review your growth plan and, if necessary, adjust timelines. Welcome New Members Conduct an induction ceremony. Ensure that new members are properly oriented.

Do Not Forget To Get Your New Members Involved! For more information, contact me at sally.tom@comcast.net.

SALLY KENAVAN

R emember, our District has a limited number of slots for the Regional Lions Leadership

Institute. The application is due on January 15, 2021. See page 4 of this newsletter for more information. Attendance is especially valuable for incoming Presidents and those who want to be leaders. The trainers are excellent, and the assignments are stimulating.

G reetings Lions, and congratulations to the clubs that con-

tinue to increase membership. Your efforts are appreciated and noticed by the District. Even in a pandemic, people want to serve others and have fellowship with likeminded people. There are people out there just waiting to be asked. Set membership growth as a priority. Each club is unique, so discuss your strengths and weaknesses openly at a meeting. Can you bring in one new member by the end of the year? Two additional by June, 2022? Try to target young people and try to bring in at least two at the same time. While they are learning Lionism, they will possibly energize your club with new ideas for new service and fundraising projects. Discovery of new ideas and approaches can only make us stronger. Your club should set goals and monitor progress throughout the year. Adjust your goals accordingly. Decide who you want to target in your community. Talk to friends, neighbors, family, local businesses, and those who participated in fundraising projects. Remember, the $35 initiation fee is waived until the end of the year, and family members also pay ½ dues. So, have fun with membership and challenge members to bring guests. Reward your members and celebrate their efforts, and most importantly, follow-up with all guests. Make them feel appreciated by contacting them and thanking them for attending. A day or two before your next meeting, reach out to them and ask them to attend again. Showing interest goes a long way. Let me know of your successes. Remember to keep in touch with your fellow Lions. Cold weather is on the way and lives may change. Showing kindness makes club mem-bership even more valuable. If you have questions, or if you are interested in setting up a Zoom club visit, contact me at donaldalovelace@msn.com.

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From Council Chair & Global Leadership Team District Coordinator (GLT-D) WILMA

MURPHY

L ast month, I mentioned the Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI), which will be held in Roanoke, March 5-7, 2021. This training is

designed to develop Lion’s leadership skills. The covered topics are: Diversity, Lions Funda-mentals, Local Issues and Opportunities, Motivating Club Members, Personal Mission Statement, Public Speaking, Setting and Reaching Club Goals, Time Management, and Working in Teams. If you are interested, or know of someone in your club who may be interested, please complete the application and return it to me for processing no later than January 15, 2021. This is a multiple district event with each district having only 10 slots, so don’t delay. If you have questions, please contact me at wilma.murphy@verizon.net or 540-361-4292. I have mentioned in several newsletters the option we have for leadership training through the Lions University which is offered by the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum. I shared information on the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in previous articles. This month, I am providing information on the Doctorate program that offers the training necessary to become an instructor for other Lions programs. As a Lions club leader, you know that building strong communities through volun-teer service is our objective. The Lions University program is about making sure that you have the skills and resources to meet this objective. The Bachelor’s Program helps Lions develop the skills necessary to lead a vital Lions club and to be a great club leader.

The Master’s Program focuses on giving support to clubs through district leaders. This program is designed for District Governors, Vice District Gover-nors, Zone Chairs, District Committee Chairs, Certi-fied Guiding Lions, and other leaders that are ready to foster quality clubs in their Districts.

The Doctorate Program focuses on skills needed to be a training facilitator for adult volunteers. The requirements to fulfill the Doctorate Program are: Complete the Master’s Program.

Attend a third USA/Canada Lions Leadership

Forum (2014 or later).

Complete at least one of the following:

❑ Attend a Faculty Development Institute. ❑ Receive a Lions Certified Instructor Program Certificate from LCI. ❑ Serve as a faculty member at an LCI- conducted or LCI-funded Leadership Institute (must follow the LCI curriculum). Complete 1 required course (and online quiz):

300 – Doctorate Program Overview and Project Understanding

Complete at least 9 elective courses (and online quizzes):

301 – Death by PowerPoint 302 – Lesson Design 303 – Creating Learning Activities

304 – Advanced Public Speaking 305 – Developing Curriculum 306 – Ice Breakers 307 – How to do a Webinar 308 – Environment and Audience Preparation 309 – Develop a Meaningful Talk per the Occasion 310 – Managing Group Dynamics 311 – Evaluation, Development and Utilization 312 – Advanced Coaching Skills 313 – Preparing and Working with the Local Media 314 – Leading Controversial Committee Discussions 315 – Advanced Problem Solving 316 – Facilitating District Learning Sessions 317 – Simple Data Analysis

Complete the Doctorate Project that requires the submission of a quality training sample by video that passes peer review.

Develop and deliver a training session to a Lions group (does not have to be Lions-related; cannot be a “canned” presentation provided by someone else), video the session, upload the video, and provide other materials used (slides, handout, course outline, etc.). Upload to Material Upload Portal. Note: You can only upload one file at a time. If you want to upload other material, you must upload again.

Apply for credit within your LU account. Include the URL to your video presentation, self-evaluation, and other related course materials.

Complete a self-evaluation form of your presen- tation video.

Conduct a peer review of your presentation video, review feedback, and correct/redo if needed.

That’s it! Good luck.

District News

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N ovember is Diabetes Awareness Month and an opportunity for you and your club to raise awareness

about the seriousness of diabetes. As we all know, individuals with diabetes are at increased risk for Covid 19. Diabetes affects the immune system; it has an impact on your kidneys, your heart, your blood vessels, and your nerves. Elevated blood sugars cause damage to the blood vessels in your entire body. Over time, that damage may decrease the blood flow in that blood vessel, resulting in kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke. What can you do? Engage in a healthy lifestyle. During this stressful time of remaining at home, be sure to engage in some form of physical activity every day. Reduce the fat in your diet and eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Look at your plate. Is half of it vegetables? Is one-quarter protein and the other quarter carbohydrate? Be mindful of weight gain. Diabetes is closely linked to being overweight. Clubs should be thinking about the food options they are offering members. As I have traveled around visiting various clubs, I have discovered a wide variety of food choices. Healthy choices are available. Make them! Please consider supporting District 24-L’s Diabetes Awareness Fund and the LEARNS program. A donation of $25 can provide an online educational program for a school to educate school nurses and other personnel in the school-day care of children living with diabetes. Interested in how you can get involved with the LEARNS program? Contact Kathy Gold at kathy.gold@DiabetesLocal.org or 703-282-4078.

Diabetes Awareness By Lion Kathy Gold RN, MSN, CDE, FADECS

Another Virtual Meeting… Will It Be Worth My While??? By Tejas Patel District IT Chair Secretary, Alexandria Lincolnia Lions Club

T his is the question that goes through many of our minds. Lions are servant-leaders at heart. We are the first to raise our hands to help. We “bend over

backwards” to assist fellow Lions and the community. There is an etiquette that we can follow when part of a virtual (or in person) meeting that can help make a difference for those who attend and can go a long way to help improve morale and participation satisfaction. What makes an excellent meeting? How do we create value for all in attendance? Ultimately, the reason why we are meeting is to provide value to our fellow Lions so that they will want to come back the next time. Here are some tips: 1. Be on Time. Whether you are leading the meeting or a participant, make every effort to be on time. 2. Send a pre-meeting email. Include the agenda and other relevant documents that may serve as resources during the meeting. Do this well in advance, so that the participants will have an opportunity to read all the materials prior to the meeting. A good “rule of thumb” is to send materials at least 7-10 days prior to the sched-uled meeting. If you are a participant in the meeting, read the pre-email and the materials. 3. Wait for everyone to arrive. This may require waiting a few minutes prior to the start of the meeting. 4. Come prepared. Review the material so you can actively participate in the meeting. No one likes a meeting with no participation. 5. Share feedback. Communicate your thoughts with the organizer and the participants. The only way that meetings will improve is if you share your perspectives and ideas. Make your meetings worthwhile. Make sure participants leave the meeting wanting to know more. Additional information can be found at: Zoom Meeting Etiquette: 15 Tips and Best Practices for Online Video Conference Meetings and The 50 Golden Rules for Good Business Meeting Etiquette.

“Diabetes affects nearly 10% of the world’s adult population—and so many more are undiagnosed. That is why diabetes has been one of our five global causes. This month, I ask that you unite with Lions around the world to raise awareness and educate people so we can be the difference in our communities.” — Dr. Jung-Yul Choi

Zone News — Zone G

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Using the District Website

W e have a great resource in our District website. All we need is for people to visit and

suggest changes and additions.

http://www.valions.org/

Want to learn more? Attend the session at the District Conference and invite our Web-master to speak at one of your Zone Meetings. Contact Sally at sallycooneyanderson @yahoo.com.

Attention Zone Chairs! Your Zone should be featured in Paw Prints. By the end of the 3rd week of the month, email articles to sallycooneyanderson@yahoo.com.

Lake Jackson, Manassas Host, Manassas Lioness and Park West By Lion Sandra Jeckell

W e make no-sew blankets to give to shelters such

as Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) and SERVE Family Service in Manassas. We met at Park West Community Center on October 23, and we made 16 no-sew blankets. Lion Karen Thompson made 5, Manassas Lioness and Lion Lisa Winch made 4, and Manassas Host members made them at home. Our total was 25 blankets! After completing the blankets, ice tea and cookies made from cake mixes were served. If anyone is interested in making no-sew blankets, go to “YouTube” and search for no-sew blankets. There are at least 20 different sites to view. Top Picture: Back Row Left to Right - Lions Brenda Rector (Park West), Joe Angsten (Lake Jackson) and his wife Marge, Jean Bolton (Lake Jackson), Sandra Jeckell (Lake Jackson & Zone Chair), and Maxine Evans (Park West). Front Row - Lions Judy Holt (Lake Jackson), Katherine Williamson and Linda Tax both from Manassas Lioness.

P lease remember that all Lions clubs, districts, and multiple districts with

annual gross receipts less than $50,000, that are not otherwise required to file Forms 990 or 990-EZ, must file the e-Postcard (also known as 990-N). In addition, if your club has a separate foundation, also known as a 501(c)(3), the appropriate form(s) also need to be filed. Click HERE for more information.

Zone Meeting Schedule Zone Chairs November 7 at the Fall Conference Zone I November 4 at 7pm Zone J January 27 at 7pm

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Organization News

LCIF - Giving is What Lions Do Best! By Lion James V. Cech District Chair LCIF

E very Lion and Lions club that looks to serve our greater community by supporting our Lions

Clubs International Foundation is part of "Lions helping Lions serve the world." “Where there is a need, there is a Lion” still rings true. Today, there are many needs, including some that seem overwhelming. Fortunately, Lions remain the largest service organization in the world and together, through our Foundation, we are doing more than one Lion or Lions club could do alone. To date, 343 grants have been given out in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, for a total of $5 billion and $723 million has been issued in grants to Constitutional Area 1 (USA). In my District Chair report to DG Glen, I noted that 24-L had reached 75% of our goal of raising $.5 million for Campaign 100. We have two years left to raise the remaining $125 thousand. LCIF and our District leadership understand that this is a time of severe restrictions on meetings and fund-raising. Lion Vicki and I are encouraging clubs not to be dissuaded by club contribution goals, but in-stead to concentrate on qualification for the 100% participation patch. If you would like suggestions, please contact us. We can also help you understand how close your club may be to being able to designate a Melvin Jones recipient. I would like to leave you with this final thought. Many Lions who have spent a tremendous amount of time and energy in a lifetime of service would like to see their contributions continue, long after they are gone. Including LCIF in your estate planning is one way to continue your service legacy. As a four-star charity, the Foundation’s financial strength makes it an investment that will impact lives for generations to come. A planned gift is a way to support the future of LCIF without impacting your current resources. To learn more, contact Robert Kanonik, J.D. at robert.kanonik@lionsclubs.org or 630-468-7067 or Ellen Winter, Ph.D. at 630-468-7163 or ellen.winter@lionsclubs.org.

Apply Now! Grants for

Visually-Impaired

Students.

R emember! The deadline for students to apply for scholarships is

December 5. For more infor-mation, see the October Paw Prints.

To: All District 24-L Clubs The Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation (VLEIF) would normally hold the Annual Meeting at the Fall Conference. With the COVID-19 pandemic still active, the number of participants will be severely limited, so the Board of Trustees has voted to forego the in-person meeting for this year. If you would like a copy of our upcoming budget, a brief description of expenditures for last year, and a copy of our current financial statements, you can request it directly from our Treasurer, PDG Sally Kenavan at sallykenavan1108@gmail.com. Questions can be directed to woodywoodard@cox.net. Business that would have been discussed: Financial status of Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foun-

dation (VLEIF): Our Finances are in good shape, but earnings are down, as can be expected. Last year’s expenditures:

Lions Eye Clinic operations $25,000 Low Vision Center $24,000 Medical Equipment $31,364 Retinal Scanner Purchase $19,593 Lions Eye Clinic Eyeglass $12,000 Program Joe Lipomi Scholarships for visually impaired

students - $78,000 Your club is invited to provide representation and participate in any way possible. We look forward to seeing you in the future, and we will continue to let you know how your contributions are helping sight-impaired individuals lead better lives. Thanks for all you do, and thanks for your support over the years. Please keep us in your budget. We could not do this without the support of the clubs. Ed “Woody” Woodard, VLEIF President

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Organization News Dollars for Dogs By Lion Chuck Schwab MD24-L Leader Dogs for the Blind Chair

H ello Lion Leaders from across the District. As we try to find our new normal, many of us

are trying to decide if, and how, we can continue to fundraise and sup-port our many worthwhile causes. Some of our clubs are finding ways to social distance and are busy with different kinds of events, and many of us are still looking for opportunities in our communities. To help us find ways to fundraise in our new world and to support Leader Dogs for the Blind, we have introduced a “non-event, socially- safe fundraiser,” Dollars for Dogs. The event can be held any time. Large or small clubs in big or small cities can make it work. You’ve seen the hang tags available at fast food restaurants and conven-ience stores, where customers make donations and write names on the tags, which are taped to the wall.

Dollars for Dogs is similar. Leader Dogs for the Blind has put together packets with printed tags and information about the fundraiser and the organization. Tags can be used to help a business host a fundraiser. Think outside the box. Is there a vet or a pet store nearby, or maybe a pet groomer in your community? These businesses are ideal, and of course, any business can work.

Our goal is not only to raise money for Leader Dogs for the Blind, but to also let everyone know that Lions are active in our communities. Dollars for Dogs events that raise at least $500 will have the opportunity to “adopt” a future Leader Dog next year. Your club and the business that hosted the event will be able to choose from one of six puppies to “adopt.” Photos of your puppy, and information about its training will be shared with you.

Let me know if you would like more information about Dollars for Dogs, or if you would like a kit or two to try this idea. Contact me at 540-476- 1041 or lionclschwab@netscape.net.

As always, thanks for your support to this great organization.

This Month’s Spotlight

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Northern Virginia Lions Mobile Sight & Hearing Screening Unit Annual Meeting of Membership By Lion James V. Cech President, NOVA Lions MS&HSU

M D24-L Lions Clubs that were formerly in MD24-A constitute the NOVA Lions

Mobile Sight & Hearing Screening Unit, Inc. Our annual meeting is scheduled during the 24-L Fall Conference, immediately following the Saturday Cabinet Meeting. The President of each member club is entitled to vote, in person. Another club member may represent the club if designated in writing by the President or the Secretary. To help with social distancing, clubs are requested to limit their attendance to one member. Currently, the bylaws do not provide for voting participation via Zoom. We are looking at options for clubs to observe via Zoom. Directions will be sent to club Secretaries. The agenda, sent electronically, includes an update of our reorganization and cost- cutting efforts, plans for safe operations in the COVID environment, and the election of four new Directors. A limited-edition commemorative pin has been developed and will be pre-sented to the voting member repre-senting each club. Pins will also be offered for sale at $4 each. Send donations to Treasurer Jim Alexan-der, 44 Boulder Drive, Stafford, VA 22554. Your show of support is greatly appreciated.

Organization News

S ince 2002, Leader Dogs for the Blind has been working with several

prisons to help raise future Leader Dogs. At first, this program was a closely-held secret because organizers did not know if the program would be successful. Today, twelve prisons in three states are actively helping to raise puppies for future clients across North America and beyond. Over the years, the graduation rate of puppies from the prison program has been greater than it is from regular puppy host families. In this pro-gram, puppies are given to teams of three inmates who have been specially picked from the inmate populations. These inmates spend the next year training the dogs, just like other puppy raisers do. Prison Puppies has proven to be a win, win, win program. Inmates have the opportunity to develop responsibility and positive personal skills. Leader Dogs for the Blind now has a pipeline of well-trained puppies, ready to begin their formal instruction, and Leader Dog clients receive exceptional canine partners who will help them live more inde-pendent and fulfilling lives. The program has had a profound impact on prisoners’ rehabilitation. According to the wardens, the puppies are a positive morale booster among both inmates and prison staff. The dogs help reduce tensions and foster better social interactions within the prisons, and working with the dogs helps inmates develop patience, dependability, compassion, and self-esteem. Prisoners report that they are happy to have the opportunity to give back and help a person in need. This program has been successful due to the many Leader Dog volunteer puppy counselors who go into prisons and work with the inmates. Leader Dogs for the Blind also provides all of the food, toys, leashes, crates, and veterinary care for the puppies. Maggie was the first prison puppy to become a Leader Dog. She was paired with a client from Spain. Since then, hundreds of Prison Puppies have graduated and have been actively providing safe and independent travel to blind and visually-impaired clients. Even now, during Covid-19, the Prison Puppy Program is actively raising future Leader Dogs. Hopefully, this Win, Win, Win Project will continue and expand in future years. Until next time, remember, in every Leader Dog beats the heart of a Lion!!!

A Win, Win, Win Project Prison Puppies By Lion Chuck Schwab MD-24L Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center

of Northern Virginia

T he September Paw Prints had the wrong phone number. The correct one is 703-671-1919. For more information,

contact Lion Emily Carnes Fields at ecarnes@comcast.net.

Raffle to benefit

Volunteers for the Blind

15 lb. FRESH Turkey from

Moving Meadows Farm Culpeper, VA

Tickets $5

Drawing on November 19, 2020

Contact Holly Frisch volunteersfortheblind

@hotmail.com

Organization News

C lick on the picture above to see just one of the six regional training centers operated nationwide by Canine Companions for Independence. On October 23, two

veterans graduated with dogs that were raised by volunteer puppy raisers; one is from Virginia. Since its founding in 1975, CCI has placed over 6,500 assis-tance dogs, free of charge to people with disabilities other than blindness. Please support this great organization through our very own Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence.

Join Us to Learn More By Lion Davida Luehrs No.VA District Sight Chair

Y ou are invited to join me on November 1 (Sunday) at 1:00 p.m.

for a virtual Foundation Fighting Blindness one-hour presentation. That date is the 15th anniversary of the Washington D.C. FFB Chapter launch, when Dr. Alibhai was one of our guest speakers. This was a few years before we both became Lions. We have much to be so proud of, as together, we have accomplished so much. The urgency of our mission remains since many continue to suffer as their vision declines. Not only do we need to rally to support sight-saving research, but we also need to increase our outreach so that our extended friends and family do not feel alone and isolated as their mobility and independence are affected. As your District Sight Chair, it continues to be my top priority to be available to provide helpful information and make connections that may be beneficial for those with vision issues. If you can join us, please register today by clicking here. I have my fellow Lions in my heart. I hope you are all well and are staying healthy. I look forward to seeing many of you at the District Conference on November 7. As always, feel free to contact me at 703-742-8043, 703-819-8621, or davidaluehrs@gmail.com

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Seafood Still Available

D on’t delay! You can still order fresh shrimp,

scallops, and oysters. See page 13 for details. Orders received by November 16 (12 Noon) will be delivered on November 21. Orders received by December 14 will be delivered on December 19. Contact Lion Phil Schrack at 540-349-2735 or pschrack@aol.com.

Woodbridge By Lion Andria Post From Our Club to Yours

D uring this worldwide COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, we must take a

moment to pause and reflect. We are thankful for so many things in our lives, and we are grateful. With that in mind, Thanksgiving reminds us of the many blessings we should count. There are countless memo-ries to cherish and hold dear, love and caring of family and friends and those ever-present spiritual thoughts that are welcomed and needed. Wishing all these beautiful blessings of the season be yours.

Adopt A Spot — Clean Up America

V irginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) program, Adopt-a-Spot, is in full throttle as a pride of Woodbridge Lions ventured onto the grounds of nearby Westridge

Elementary School in Lake Ridge. School Principal Laurence Khan welcomed the Lions community service support offered by our Club. Lion Bill Rogers is the lead with a dedicated team of Karl Tritchler, Joe Puleo, Mitch Bukzin, Pete Demeter, Dave Post, and Bob Kahn. Not pictured is Jim Jolly. We will certainly “spruce up” the neighborhood, making the streets more appealing by eliminating that unwanted litter. Well done Lions. It takes all of us to make this world a better place.

Did You Know?

B eing a philatelist (aka stamp collector) is certainly a solo sport and a fascinating hobby for some of us. But did you know

that in 2018, India celebrated 100 years of dedicated Lions service? The postage stamp

is certainly impressive. Don’t you agree?

Where There’s a Need, There’s a Winter Coat Drive

C urrently underway, our goal is to exceed last year’s collection of approximately 300 winter coats,

jackets, sweatshirts, and other outer apparel. The drive is being conducted in

partnership with neighboring Montclair Lions Club. Lion Dee Pfeiffer remains our tenacious coat collec-tor and promoter. We are happy to support County service operations and local shelters. Questions? Contact Lion Dee at redskingrandma@verizon.net or 703-680-6415.

All are Invited! Zoom Brain Health

presentation for the Stafford Lions Club

November 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Join Meeting

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Charity Golf Tournament

R emnants of Hurricane Sally skirted by and Mother Nature ensured that there was no

rainfall for our 13th annual golf tournament. At 1pm, a cavalcade of golf carts zoomed by for their designated placement on the course. The event was held at Forest Greens Golf Course with 63 avid golfers hitting the links under overcast skies with intermittent sun. Perfect! An awesome success unfolded with event lead Lion Jim Jolly and Lion Bob Kahn and committee members working out the logistical endeavors. While ensuring all COVID-19 safety precautions were in place, our Safety Station included forehead thermometer checking, hand sanitizers, table wipes, and disposable masks and gloves. Governor Northam would be pleased with us! Members volunteered for various jobs to support the event, from start to finish. We had great prizes and silent auction offerings from our local merchants. A tremendous round of applause for our sponsors and vendors. Expressions of gratitude to our loyal golf supporters and friends. This was another successful fundraiser for us and the community, in the spirit of helping others! We thank you once again.

2020 IS OUR 21st YEAR OF SELLING GREAT SEAFOOD!

Club News

Aquia Evening By Jane Stoll PR Director

T he Aquia Evening Lions have kept busy through the pandemic.

Our Board has been meeting by Zoom every month since April. We had our first club membership meeting on September 24, and a joyful time was had by all. It was difficult not to give and get hugs after not seeing each other face- to-face for months, but everyone remained Covid-safe. We all wore masks and brought our own chairs and we stayed six feet apart. Our October meeting was a social-distanced outdoor brunch provided by the Clubhouse Restaurant. The Aquia Evening Lions have always had a special feeling for, and a great friendship with George White, chef and caterer, and his staff at the restaurant in Aquia Harbour. We have our monthly dinner meetings there as well as many of our events. George is always willing to work with us to make our ideas a reality. The Clubhouse also hosted an elegant dinner with dancing, “An Evening Under the Stars,” on October 3, and George and his crew donated a portion of the proceeds to our club. These generous people know that our club has not been able to fundraise at all this year, and they chose to help us with their donation. The Aquia Evening Lions send a sincere thank you to George, Teresa, D’Shaun, and each and every one of George’s crew. We will never forget your many kindnesses. Christmas is just around the corner, and our club is happy to help our community start decorating! We will be offering poinsettias for sale in the Stafford area only. Go to www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/aquiaeve or call Sheryl Sinche at 540-659- 3451 to order beautiful poinsettias that will be delivered to the Harbour on December 1 and 2. There are 4” at $4, 6” at $9, and 8” at $18. You can pay with Paypal, credit card, check, or cash. Delivery and pick up will be Covid-safe. Our club is a 501(c)(3) designated organization and a CFC participant. Our number is #99070. We have a Facebook page and we use AmazonSmile to pain- lessly raise funds so please consider “smiling” on our club when you order from Amazon. We will always give every penny back to the community. Remember: We’re all in this together! PAGE 14

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Club News

The Arlington Host Lions Club Needs Your Sweet Support!

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In Memoriam

Welcome New Members

L ion Michele Purton (MJF), District 24L Co-chairperson for Canine Companions for Independence, passed away at home September 30. The cause of death was a brain tumor.

Michele and her husband, Lion Jim (MJF), have been volunteer puppy raisers for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) since 2002. They have raised ten puppies and assisted with many others. They traveled to many Lions International and State Conventions and USA/ Canada Forums to help raise awareness and funding for CCI. Many clubs in multiple states have had presentations by the Purtons and their puppies over the years.

Michele had a very successful 32 year career with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2002 as Vice President/Treasurer. She began her career sorting packages on the midnight shift and worked her way to the top level of management, through a series of promotions and cross country re-locations. She was a graduate of St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, MN and she received a Masters Degree in business from Stanford University.

Michele loved volunteer work. In addition to raising puppies, she spent countless hours at the Stafford County Victim and Witness Program, where everyone knew her and the puppies who came to work with her. She was instrumental in Stafford receiving the first Courthouse Dog in Virginia through CCI.

Shortly after becoming a Charter Member of the Greater Falls Run Lions Club, Michele & Jim got involved with the Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence (LPCCI), a nationwide Lions foundation that advocates for CCI. Michele was serving as president of the foundation in 2020 until shortly before her death. Jim also served as LPCCI president. The foundation has raised nearly $5 million in support of CCI since its founding in 1983.

In a final act of community service, Michele arranged to donate her body to medical education. There are no services planned. Read the Obituary.

Michele requested that donations in her name be made to LPCCI. Checks, made out to LPCCI, can be mailed to LPCCI, PO Box 3896, Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Please mark your check “In memory of Michele Purton.” Online donations can be made at https://www.lpcci.com/donation.

Dahlgren Ayla Aksit Sponsor: Cathy Cutright Britney J. Haney Sponsor: Stephanie Young Elkton Fonda Harlow Sponsor: Sarah Smith Fairfax Host Justin M. Haight Sponsor: James Kaplan Lake of the Woods Sandra Louden Sponsor: Karen Cakouros Lioness Joyce Whitfield Sponsor: Ann Wood Louisa Albert Amick, Jr. Sponsor: Daniel Crawford Spotsylvania James Valentine Sponsor: Kathy Heil Mary Ann Vanentine Sponsor: Kathy Heil Waynesboro Kelly Mohr Sponsor: Darla All Winchester Larry Sullivan Sponsor: Donald Vaden

In Memory of Past President Chet Nolf

T he Woodbridge Lions Club is saddened to share that Chet

Nolf passed away on September 23, after a valiant battle with cancer. Chet served as President for two terms and led the club in continuing to be a strong and dedicated cadre of Lions. He was a recipient of the coveted and prestigious Melvin Jones Leadership Award. Chet’s gentle manner and smile for everyone will be missed, and his memory will continue. Please send condolences to his wife of 45 years, June, and his beloved family. Pictured: At the club’s February meeting, Chet presents a six-year pin to Lion Dennis Wyatt.

W e also mourn the loss of: Brower Vance York, Jr. — Augusta Virginia F. Zuckerman — Winchester Host

I n mid-October, former Leader Dog, Piper, passed away. Piper served Greater Falls Run Lion Dan Owens

and was a great companion to Mary Owens after Dan’s death.

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Marketplace

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“We are only as strong as

those we lead.”

Dr. Jung-Yul Choi International President

Marketplace

Christmas Will Be Here Before You Know It!

C lubs are now taking orders for 2020 commemorative White House ornaments to adorn and decorate trees and homes. This year’s ornament honors our 35th President, John F. Kennedy.

Supplies are limited so order early.

Clubs selling Ornaments:

Aquia Harbour Host

Bailey’s Crossroads

Fredericksburg Host

Greater Falls Run

Montclair

Woodbridge

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