Dear Fellow Lions,

March has arrived, and we have a lot of things happening this month. First we will move or “spring”our clocks ahead earlier then usual on the second Sunday of the month, March 11th. This is new this year,so make sure you are alert and move your clocks one hour ahead, so you won’t be late for all the importantLions work you have to do. Also, we will have our last round of Region meetings during this month.

I would like to take this opportunity to address our Campaign Sight First II fundraiser. Needless to say,I was real disappointed a couple of weeks ago when I received the LCIF report that indicated that we areonly one third pledged for this campaign. In District 24D, it is even worse than that since we have 46 outof 58 clubs who have not reported any pledges and/or contributions to CSFIII. I know that this Districtcan do much better than that. Each club should have someone responsible for promoting this most impor-tant project throughout their club. As you can see, only 12 clubs have pledged or contributed to this

worthwhile cause that will help erase blindness in the world. I hope that the main reason there are so many “zeros” in the “total funds raised”for each club is that your respective club just hasn’t reported the pledges/contributions to LCIF. Each Lion member doesn’t have to pledge$400 or more to make this fundraiser for the District a success; if a member can only pledge/contribute $50.00 per year or less, then we canhave 100% participation. Think about the fact that you can cure blindness in one child for each $6.00 that you contribute. I know that theLions of District 24D, can do much better than what we have done so far. If you need more information, have your President or Secretary con-tact their respective CSFIII Group Coordinator for another program or assistance. PLEASE HELP THE BLIND, AND ALSO MAKE THISPROJECT THE SUCCESS THAT I KNOW IT CAN BE!!!! If you don’t know whom your CSFII Group Coordinator is, then contact theCSFIII District Coordinator Lion Greg Hall at 757-319-3083.

The Zone Bland Contests have been completed with some very talented young people going on to the Region Contests in March. TheDistrict Contest is in April and the two winners who will go to the State Convention Bland Contest will be chosen. Hopefully, you will all sup-port Chairpersons Ellen Bovee and Chris Stauffer in these contests.

I would like to thank PDG Lion Debbie Ivey and the Oceana-Lynnhaven Golden Lions Club for the great job they did for our superGovernor’s Ball. I appreciate everyone that attended and especially the Past District Governors that were there for us to honor. I know every-one had a great time like I did.

Our Leadership Training will be on April 21st at Sarah Bonwell Hudgins and there is information on the sign-up form provided in this issue.We are going to have a Worldwide Induction for all new members who have come into Lionism this Lions’ year. Please put this date on yourcalendar and plan to attend. If you are going to be a new officer in your club, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you attend theLeadership Training. I have been going to this training for the past ten years, and you will be amazed at what you will learn regardless how manytimes you attend.

Yours in Lionism,

Lion Dick

““HHaappppyy SStt.. PPaattrriicckk’’ss DDaayy””

A New Vision for the Future

Governor’s Message

Volume 84, Issue 9 March 2007

March1 Warwick Official Visit2-3 District Governor Elect Seminar, Staunton, VA.6 Aragona-Pembroke Charter Night7 Region II Meeting, VFW Post 4809, Norfolk, VA.8 Princess Anne Official Visit13 Region I Meeting, Piankatank Ruritan Bldg., Hudgins, Va.16 Hampton Mercury Charter Night17 New Kent County Charter Night21 Region III Meeting, Captain’s Deck Restaurant, Nassawadox, VA.

April12 Denbigh Official Visit14 Journey for Sight, Fort Story14 Eastern Shore Health Fair14 Norfolk Host Charter Night21 Leadership Training, Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center, Hampton

May7-13 Michelob Ultra Open At Kingsmill, Williamsburg, VA.17-20 MD 24 State Convention, Richmond, VA.

June13 District 24-D Meeting, Khedive Temple Greenbrier, Chesapeake Va.

District Governor’sSchedule

POQUOSON LIONSHOST ANNUAL

BLAND CONTESTby Lion Mark Moncure

The Poquoson Lions Club hosted its annual Bland Music Contestlast month at Poquoson High School. This annual event is named inhonor of Mr. Jimmie A. Bland, the greatest Black writer of Americanfolk songs and composer of over seven hundred songs. He is bestknown for writing “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny” which in 1940was adopted as the official state song until it’s retirement in 1997. TheLions Clubs of Virginia were impressed by Mr. Bland’s patriotic fervorand became interested in his life only to learn that he was deceasedand buried in an unmarked grave in Merion Pennsylvania. TheVirginia Lions erected an impressive monument for his grave and ded-icated it in 1946.

This annual music competition in his honor provides an opportu-nity for the youth of our community to engage in healthy competitionin both voice and instrumental categories. Contestants were eligiblefor cash prizes totaling $500 and have the opportunity to competeat higher levels of competition, culminating at the state level at theannual Lions State Convention.

Pictured are this years winners of the Poquoson Lions Bland Contest.Featured left to right are Lion Kathy Feigh, who hosted the event; Ms. SarahGrothaus, 3rd Place Vocal; Ms. Kristina Hedrick, 2nd Place Vocal; Ms.Rebecca Hopkins, 1st Place Vocal; Mr. Gavin Rohrer, 2nd Place Instrumental;Ms. Catherine Pao, 1st Place Instrumental; and Lion Mark Moncure, PoquosonLions Club President.

Campaign Sight First II Lions of Virginia Conferencewas held in Staunton, VA on February 10, 2007, from2:00 to 4:00 PM. Attendees were: District 24-D LionsDG Dick Knox, VDG Chet Kramer, Doug Mueller, W. T.Perkins, Campaign Sight First II District 24-D ChairmanGregg Hall, Zone E Chairman Dallas Divelbiss and rep-resenting Zone F Alton Miller.

More help is needed for Campaign Sight First II withabout one-third of the goal met to date. Make sure youget all the facts on Campaign Sight First II.

Respectfully submitted by Lion Alton Miller

Editor’s Note: Lion Alton Miller provided several photographs takenat the Conference, but space did not permit them to be included with hisarticle. If you contact him, he will be happy to share them with you. LionAlton also submitted some information and facts about CampaignSightFirst II. Please look for this information to appear in future issues ofour District newsletter. Thank you!

Stay up to the minuteby visiting LCI’s website:

www.LionsClubs.org

MARCH REGION MEETINGSPresident/Secretary Meeting and Social Hour 6:00 p.m.

Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Region I Meeting – Tuesday, March 13, 2007 – Piankatank Ruritan Bldg. 7138 Buckley Hall Road,Rt. 198, Hudgins, Va.Meal cost: $17.00. Make check payable to Mathews Lions Club. Mail reservations to Lion Gerald Jones, P.O. Box250, North VA 23128. For further information call Lion Gerald at 804-725-3278. Reservations must be received withremittance by March 6, 2007.

_____________________________ ______________________________ _____________________Name Club/District Committee Number Attending

Check enclosed for ___________________

Region II Meeting – Wednesday, March 7, 2007 – VFW Post 4809, 5728 Bartee St., Norfolk, Va. (Behind ToysR Us on Military Highway)Meal cost: $11.00. Make check payable to Little Creek Lions Club. Mail reservations to Lion Gerri Quinn, 3499Winding Trail Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. For further information call Little Creek President Lion DougEllington at 757-464-4355 after 5:00 p.m. Reservations must be received with remittance by February 28, 2007.

_____________________________ ______________________________ _______________________Name Club/District Committee Number Attending

Check enclosed for ___________________

Region III Meeting – Wednesday, March 21, 2007 – Captain’s Deck Restaurant, 7120 Lankford Highway (Rt13), Nassawadox, Va.Meal cost: $17.00. Make check payable to Cape Charles Lions Club. Mail reservations to Lion Reggie Wesberry,P.O. Box 1237, Eastville VA 23347. For further information call Cape Charles President Lion Barney Selph, 757-442-4258. Reservations must be received with remittance by March 15, 2007.

_____________________________ ______________________________ _______________________Name Club/District Committee Number Attending

Check enclosed for ___________________

Journey for SightUpdate: RACE DATE- APRIL 14, 2007

Attention, the race date for District’s Journey forSight races will be April 14, 2007 after all! Conflictswith the use of the Fort Story recreation center as ourrace registration and event facility required us to con-sider moving the race to a date in March. However,the wonderful staff at Fort Story indicated recentlythat they preferred the race to stay at its original dateand they have provided the post’s Bowling Alley asour race headquarters. After reviewing the BowlingAlley with the manager on January 6, it will meet ourneeds.

The bad news is that we loose our familiar facilitybut there is lots of good news. The manager, JamesBishop, will open his grill in the morning and we willbe able to provide our visually impaired a hot break-fast and drinks! In addition, if any volunteer thatwishes to have breakfast, it will be provided at nocost. All we need to know is how many of each desirebreakfast. Breakfast will be covered as part of theevent cost. Although tighter on the inside, we willhave the use of the outdoor veranda for our awardsceremony. In addition, this covered veranda willaccommodate the visually impaired who can be seat-ed and protected.

More good news, the Bowling Alley is right behindthe Sandpiper Recreation Center! So the parking andlocation is virtually the same, just our outdoor setupshave to move over a bit to the Bowling Alley side. So

remember, April 14th is the race date, the BowlingAlley is now race headquarters and the 5K starts at8:30 A.M. and the one mile at 9:15 A.M.

We are already set up for online registration withActive.com and race flyers are out. You can tell folkto register on line or print an application at theTidewater Strider race schedule web site athttp://www.tidewaterstriders.com/schedule.html Toregister on line, just click on Lions Journey for Sightand follow the directions.

If you need any more information contact LionDan Hurley at (757) 686-0282 or email at hurley-dan@cox.net. Thanks to the staff at Fort Story forsetting us up for a great race.

TRAVELING LEO REPORTJanuary 2006 – 2007

Clubs Visits Points

Aragona – Pembroke 1 20Bayside 9 164 *Churchland 1 16Craddock 2 30Deep Creek 1 20Denbigh 4 44Gloucester 1 18Great Bridge 1 15Hampton – Phoebus 5 90James City 1 40Kempsville 4 54Little Creek 4 67Matthews 5 80Middlesex 1 18Norview 1 20Oceanside 22 535 *Portsmouth Host 1 20Poquoson 1 16Princess Anne 2 40Smithfield 4 72Southside 9 129*Thaila 24 497*Va. Beach Center 1 18Western Branch 9 134*Woodstock 5 85York 5 70

* Have qualified for the patch

26 clubs have made visits – (WOULD LIKE TO SEE 30 CLUBS MAKE A VISIT).

32 clubs have not made a visit

49 clubs have been visited. - 9 clubs have not been visited

581 Lions have made a visit through January, 2007

581 Lions visiting at 3 hours per visits, equals to 1,743 man hours which represents 217 - 8 hour days.

124 visits at 30 miles round trip equals to 3,720 miles traveled.

You are working on your New Year Resolution and that is great ! ! Twenty four clubs have made a visit in January and we now have five clubswho have qualified for the patch and several more are very close. My goal was to have 30 clubs to make a visit and we are at 26 and I am surethat four more clubs will step to the plate to make the 30. My other goal was to have 20 clubs to get the patch and we now have 5 and I’mhoping we can reach 20.

REMEMBER THAT THE TRAVELING LEO CONTEST ENDS THE LAST DAY OF MAY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS!

Lion W. T. Perkins

Traveling Leo Chairman

LEADERSHIP TRAINING - APRIL 21, 2007

Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center - 51 Battle Road, Hampton, VA

AGENDA

8:15 – 9:00 a.m. Social/Continental Breakfast9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and District Orientation9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Worldwide Induction Ceremony for New Members

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Break10:30 – 12:50 p.m. Leadership Schools

Presidents/Vice PresidentsSecretaries/TreasurersNew Member Orientation

12:50 – 1:00 p.m. Closing

Continental breakfast and snacks will be served.

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Highly recommend - Officers, Incoming Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers attend. In addition, all interest-ed in becoming a Lion and all new Lion members should attend. Suggest Clubs pay the $5.00 fee out of the administrativeaccount.

Please fill out for all attending and return with your remittance to:Lion Clay Senecal, PDG, 4241 Manchester Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Phone: (757) 484-3800 Fax: (757) 484-6800Make check payable to: Western Branch Lions Club

Not later than: April 8, 2007No refunds after April 11, 2007

Name of Club

_________________________________________________

Name of Lion Office

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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WORLD WIDE INDUCTION DAY April 21, 2007

District 24-D will celebrate World Wide Induction Day during the leadership

training on April 21, 2007. All Clubs are urged to participate by sponsoring one or

more individuals/new members to be inducted on this special day. The induction

ceremony will be before the new member orientation during the morning activities.

It is a perfect opportunity to not only induct/reinduct a new member but train the

new Lion immediately following the ceremony. Clubs might also consider hosting

the new member for the social/continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. for a cost of only

$5.00. Please begin your plans now! Clubs are asked to send the names of the

inductees to -

Lion Clay Senecal at 4241 Manchester Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Phone (757) 484-3800 Fax (757) 484-6800

so that special certificates can be provided for this special day.

Make checks payable to the Western Branch Lions Club.

Name of Club __________________________________________________

Inductee ________________________ ___________________________

2007 Virginia LionsState Convention

Please make plans NOW to be a part of an exciting convention tobe held May 17-20, 2007, at the Richmond Sheraton West Hotel in theBrookfield Office Center complex (I-64 and Broad Street). Hotel andother reservation forms will be mailed to your club Secretary andPresident soon and will be available on-line athttp://www.lions24b.org.

Parking is free at the hotel and the single or double rate per day is$92.00. You must mail or call in your hotel reservation directly to thehotel by May 1, 2007. The Sheraton’s Toll Free Number is 1-800-325-3535. Remember to tell them you are with the Virginia Lions StateConvention.

Thursday night we will have Karaoke night in the Courtyard whereyou could become the first Lions of Virginia Idol. The trip to LewisGinter Botanical Gardens will be especially beautiful this year sincethey are planting Red, White and Blue flowers to mark Jamestown’s400th Anniversary. Conventioneers are encouraged to explore the areaon their own since there are numerous historic sites and great shop-ping facilities just a few minutes away. The Friday night Bland Contestwill be videotaped for the first time and you may pre-order copies foryourself or club when you register.

The Convention Registration desk will be open from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, and from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. onFriday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. All delegates must register andbe certified by the Credentials Committee no later than 5:00 p.m. onSaturday, May 19, to be eligible to vote. With two Candidates runningto be Virginia’s next International Director candidate, we are expectinga large turnout of delegates and rules will be strictly enforced.

Pre-registration for the convention and related events is stronglyadvised. Reservations are advance basis only. Tickets will not beavailable at the door. Please mail the meal registration form and pay-ment as early as possible. The deadline date is May 7, 2007.Although there are numerous restaurants in the area nearby, they arequite busy on Friday and Saturday. Therefore, we encourage everyoneto register for the planned meals. All Lions (delegates and non-dele-gates), Lionesses, Leos, spouses and guests should pre-register.

The $15 per person registration fee includes an OfficialIdentification Badge, which allows admission to The KaraokeWelcome Party, Hospitality Suites, Bland Music Contest, and the spe-cial VIP reception on Saturday prior to the banquet. Registered atten-dees also receive a Limited Edition 2007 Virginia State LionsConvention trading pin, and an official 2007 Virginia State LionsConvention program.

We are delighted and proud to have the opportunity to host the2007 Virginia State Lions Convention and look forward to seeing youin Richmond, May 17 - 20, 2007. We encourage you to pre-registerearly for your hotel room and convention activities.

PDG Jay OverbeyState Convention Chairman

Virginia Lions 2007 State ConventionTentative Schedule Of Events

Thursday, May 178:00 a.m. Golf Outing – Sycamore Creek2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pin Traders/Exhibits3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration / Credentials7:30 p.m. - Early Bird/Karaoke - Be the first Lions of

Virginia Idol!

Friday, May 187:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration / Credentials9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pin Traders / Exhibits9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. District Cabinet Meetings9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spouses / Guests Hospitality Room

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lions of Virginia Foundation Board Meeting11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Trip12:00 Noon - 1:45 p.m. Pin Traders Luncheon

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Opening General Session7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Bland Scholarship Contest

After Bland. - Midnight Hospitality Rooms

Saturday, May 197:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration / Credentials7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Past District Governors Breakfast8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Memorial Service9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pin Traders / Exhibits9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spouses/Guests Hospitality Room9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Schools (2 hrs.) Leos Clubs’ / President’s /

Secretary’s/ Treasurer’s9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Schools –Woman’s Membership / Extension /

Information Technology (Basic)10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Schools – Retention / Orientation /

Information Tech. (Building a Website)12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lions of Virginia Foundation Luncheon

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Second General Session4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Meeting of Leadership Institute Attendees6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. VIP Reception7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Convention Banquet/Main Address

After Banquet – Midnight Hospitality Rooms

Sunday, May 207:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Non-Sectarian Worship Service7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. District Meetings9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Election Committee Meeting

11:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Convention Final Session12:30 p.m. Joint Luncheon (District Governors /

Governors Elect)

District Directory ChangesPage 2: Neil C. Smith, change street address to 1340 Bolling Ave.

Page 24: James City Lions Club, change meeting place to EmbassySuites, 152 Kingsgate Parkway, Williamsburg, 23185. Telephone 757-220-8185

Page 34: Virginia Beach Host Lions Club. Change Carman E.Freeburn title to Secretary. Change Fax number to 757-428-3069 andemail address to cfreeburn@verizon.net .Change President to Eugene (Gene) Harrison, 1003 Fleming Cir Apt#2, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, home phone 757-437-4251

Page 35: Onancock Lions Club, change meeting time to 6:00 p.m.

Membership Report for October 2006NEW MEMBERS

REGION ZONE CLUB MEMBER SPONSOR

I A Gloucester George Larrimore Sherry McQuillenI A Gloucester Michael Warner Jerry LittleI A Lancaster Nancy Travers Robert NatereliI A Mathews Jim R. Pinkerton Ann ParrishI B Denbigh Gabriel Morgan Joe BrownI B James City Robert Lane Ike LuckenbaughII C Deep Creek John Lader Donna BakerII C Portsmouth Host Jennie Wardle Len WardleII D Ocean View Sidonia Smithson Cecil SmithsonII G Boykins James Hill Winston Brown, Jr.III E Kempsville Dana Phillips Steve RosnovIII E Virginia Beach Center Christine Cutchins Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Center Scott Durbin Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Center Sandra Elizabeth Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Center Lester Goldman Steve LaderbergIII E Virginia Beach Center Ken Jessup Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Center Yvonne Olds Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Center Jesse Olds Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Center Kathleen Rogers Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Center Marian Sanders Frances DurhamIII E Virginia Beach Central Freddie Somers Al Miller

DROPS

I A Gloucester Michael LopezI A Northumberland Franklin HillmanI A Northumberland Anthony RabalaisI B Hampton Mercury John GrooverI B Warwick Patrick MooreI B York Linda SpruillII D Norview Henry WilliamsII D Wards Corner Barbara GaddyII G Smithfield Walter GrubbsII G Smithfield Cyndee WatersIII E Virginia Beach Center Christopher HolladayIII E Virginia Beach Center James Somers

TRANSFERS

From To

II E Mary Durbin Virginia Beach Center

DEATHS

I B Denbigh Robert YoungI B New Kent County Larry LammI B Hampton Mercury V. T. StricklerI B Williamsburg John MachekII G Smithfield George Braswell

We offer our sincere sympathy to theloved ones of these dear brother Lions

who worked to better the lives of those lessfortunate than themselves.

May they rest in peace.

N e w L i o n s !

W e l c o m e

Th ink

Membership!

Ask someone

to join today

LIONS CHARITY FOUNDATION OF DISTRICT 24D

REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM$20,000.00 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO LIONS CLUBS IN DISTRICT 24D.

VOLUNTEER TODAY FOR THE MICHELOB ULTRA OPEN..

CALL TODAY FOR A PROGRAM ON HOW YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE.

Chairperson Chairperson ChairpersonLion Fred Farthing Lion Charlie Cunningham PCC Lion Don Burson PDG 704 Link Road 114 Vine Drive 5116 Hemlock Avenue Yorktown, Virginia 23692 Yorktown, Virginia 23692 Virginia Beach, Va. 23464 Ph: 757-898-2953 Ph: 757-898-9023 Ph: 757-495-5536 pargolf704@Verizon.net ccuningham46651@aol.com donaldburson@cox.net===========================================================================

Michelob Ultra Open May 7th -13th 2007 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Name: Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone:

Email:

Are you a Lion Yes No If yes, what Club: Besides the 4 days (Thurs – Sun,) are you available Mon Tues Wed Do you prefer AM Shift PM Shift Either Shift

2007 Volunteer Package: Greg Norman is this year’s uniform supplier. Tournament Shirt, Wind Jacket,Cap or Visor, Tournament credentials, parking pass and Volunteer Appreciation Voucher (golf or food & beverage) all for only $65.00. The River Course will be part of the courses available for play in 2007. You are asked to provide your own KHAKI SLACKS that meet tournament standards (must not be faded, worn,or discolored.) Slacks should be a light shade of khaki, full length, and a basic pleated or flat front style; cargos, capris, and shorts are not permitted. NEW FOR 2007-Each Volunteer will receive a guest Badge that will provide one GUEST admission

to the grounds and Clubhouse the entire WEEK.

Please circle your sizes. Caps and visors are adjustable.

Ladies’ Uniform Men’s Uniform

Ladies’ Shirt S M L XL Men’s Shirt S M L XL XXL

Ladies’ Wind Jacket S M L XL Men’s Wind Jacket S M L XL XXL

Choose CAP or Visor Cap will be provided for all Men

Please make Check Payable to: Michelob Ultra Open

MAIL APPLICATION TO A LION LISTED ABOVE.

REVENUESHARING IS BACK

DO NOT MISSOUT THIS YEAR

District Achievement Program – January 2007

6-06 C M 01/07 01/07

Region I Zone A

Gloucester 27 27 +2 1220 8425

Lancaster County 43 39 +1 1750 6717

Mathews 51 55 +1 2600 12246

Middlesex 61 65 0 880 9668

Northumberland Co. 60 54 -2 150 3350

Tappahannock 33 30 0 425 6145

Richmond County 10 10 0 NR 2475

Monthly Total Zone A +4/-2

Total Zone A – YTD 285 +18/-22

Zone B

Denbigh 48 44 +1-1 5335 20929

Hampton Host 13 13 0 NR NR

Hampton Mercury 33 29 -2 250 3992

Hampton Phoebus 32 34 0 1449 21370

Hampton Roads 11 10 0 NR NR

James City 28 31 +1 2650 13336

Oyster Pt. Mariner 21 20 0 NR NR

New Kent County 35 34 -1 NR NR

Newport News Host 17 17 0 125 1945

Northampton 20 19 0 975 5410

Poquoson 55 56 0 725 6513

Warwick 48 47 -1 1024 3355

Williamsburg 83 78 -1 2125 6120

York 49 46 -1 1525 11610

Monthly Total Zone B +2/-6

Total Zone B – YTD 493 +13/-28

Total Region I- YTD 778 +31/-50 754

Region II Zone C

Chesapeake Host 8 5 0 NR 600

Churchland 51 50 0 NR 4025

Craddock 19 22 +1 977 4057

DAC Center 23 29 0 845 13205

Deep Creek 15 16 0 1000 5903

Great Bridge 15 15 0 400 4800

Portsmouth Host 26 26 +1 650 6015

Southside 50 53 -1 2840 13275

Western Branch 46 41 0 1440 13075

Monthly Total Zone C +2/-1

Total Zone C – YTD 228 +41/-15

Zone D

Crossroads 21 21 0 550 5666

Little Creek 33 32 0 480 6354

Norfolk Host 46 45 0 925 6703

Norview 24 23 -1 625 3105

Oceanview 26 27 +1 850 1260

Wards Corner 34 30 -1 NR NR

Monthly Total Zone D +1/-2

Total Zone D - YTD 184 +4/-10

C = Current Total number of members per Club

M = This month’s adds & drops

Month Cum6/06 C M 01/07 01/07

Region II Zone G

Boykins 30 31 0 NR NR

Franklin 26 26 0 NR 835

Smithfield 30 23 -3 -450 8409

Suffolk 27 26 0 440 3205

Surry County 18 19 0 NR NR

Windsor 16 16 0 1840 4440

Monthly Total Zone G +0/-3

Total Zone G – YTD 147 +4/-11 140

Total Region II – YTD 561 +49/-36 575

Month Cum.

6/06 C M 01/07 01/07

Region III Zone E

Aragona-Pembroke 13 12 0 300 1786

Bayside 53 58 0 600 16115

Kempsville 55 55 -1 1335** 6726

Oceana/Lynn/Gold 36 30 0 520 3665

Oceanside 16 15 0 300 11013

Princess Anne 15 15 0 450 7636

Thalia 31 30 0 1160 19513

VA Beach Center 28 35+10-2 4304 9877

VA Beach Central 48 47 +1 NR 459

VA Beach Host 20 20 0 500 5025

Woodstock 17 17 0 1075 7886

Monthly Total Zone E +12/-2

Total Zone E – YTD 332 +28/-25 335

Zone F

Cape Charles 26 25 0 NR 1131

Central Shores 20 22 0 630 6130

Exmore-Bell Haven 11 11 0 NR NR

N. Accomack 8 6 0 NR NR

Onancock 17 16 0 100 850

Monthly Total Zone F +0/-0

Total Zone F – YTD 82 +2/-4

Total Region III -

YTD 415 +30/-29 415

Year - District Total +107/-

114

Total District 1753 1745

January 2007

Gains = + 20

Loses = -16

* Numbers not on Eyeglass Recycling Center List

** Changes due to Eyeglass Recycling Center List

Lion Darlene Mueller

Achievement Chairperson

Great Bridge—submitted by Lion Sandy Carawan

The Great Bridge Lion’s Club held theirFiftieth Anniversary Dinner on January 23,2007. Here are some photos of that event.

Caterer, Tessa, decorated thisbeautiful cake

Club President John Jones gets things started

Chesapeake Mayor DaltonEdged presented the Club witha proclamation for the servicesthey have provided for the areaand a small gift

District GovernorDick Knox and hiswife, Patricia on hisofficial visit

Virginia BeachCentral

—Lion Alton Miller, Public Relations Chairman

The Virginia Beach Central Lions Clubhad its first fruit sale in December 2006.Over 180 cases of fruit were sold and deliv-ered. A net profit of $1,179.32 was realizedfrom this fund-raising event. Lions Dottie Ballow, Lisa Hannah, DeborahStringer, Jim Peddicord, Ron Lang, Al Millerand Mike Berns served as salespeople. LionsKaren Arcuri, Anthony Imperioli, Jim Maceand Al Miller off-loaded and delivered thefruit.Lion Darl Anderson provided a warehousefor temporary storage. Pictured below are:Lions Al Miller and Karen Arcuri, LionAnthony Imperioli, Lions Jim Mace andKaren Arcuri.

L I O N S

S E R V E

T H E

N E E D Y

Kempsville LionsHonored

by Lion Steve Rosnov

During his January 25 visit to theKempsville Lions Club, District GovernorDick Knox presented Lions Jim and SammieReid the District 24-D Lions CharityFoundation Good Samaritan Award. Thisaward was presented in sincere appreciationand recognition of their unselfish humanitari-an service. Over the past nine years they haverepaired, restored and fitted over 1,500 hear-ing aids for the needy. This devoted servicedemonstrates their outstanding leadershipability and dedication to Lionism.

Congratulations Lions Jim and Sammie!

Club President John Jones presents perfect attendance pins to 10 of the Club’s 15members: Lions Herb Poindexter, Bob Dillingham, Mike de’Kam, CarterWright, Carolyn de’Kam, Sandy Carawan, Gary Everton, Roy Spencer, andHarry Munari. Lion Carter Wright also received his 15-year Chevron.

The International Associat ion of Lions Clubs

Lions of Virginia District 24-D

Lion Douglas K. Mueller Candidate for Vice District Governor

2007-20083848 Pine RoadPortsmouth, VA 23703 Home: 757-483-0199Email: mgdrvr@msn.com Office: 757-558-6639

Candidate forInternational Director

Lion Shirley WilsonPast Council Chairperson

asks for your support and vote !

2007 State ConventionRichmond, VA

Churchland Lions ClubLion Donald D. FullerLion PDG Dudley GodwinLion W. T. PerkinsLion Connie Perkins

Lion PCC Bill QuinnLion Geri QuinnLion PDG Harry Lee SelfSouthside Lions Club

These Lions have generouslymade donations to our Districtnewsletter. The support receivedfrom these patrons, advertisers andsubscribers make this publicationpossible.

To each we say THANK YOU !

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The International Associat ion of Lions Clubs

Lions of Virginia

District 24-D

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Lion Richard F. (Dick) KnoxDistrict Governor

117 Plantation Lakes Circle Phone: 757-502-1477

Chesapeake, VA 23320-8107 Email: rfknoxsr@aol.com

The International Associat ion of Lions Clubs

Lions of Virginia District 24-D

Lion Chester P. KramerVice District Governor

3803 E. Pamunkey River Reach

Portsmouth, VA 23703 Home: (757) 483-5742

lioncpkramer@verizon.net Office: (757) 627-4583

ckramer@etgresham.com (757) 681-3018

The International Associat ion of Lions Clubs

Lions of Virginia District 24-D

Lion Debbie IveyDistrict Governor

2004-2005

204 Trant Lake Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Cell Phone: 757.406.9433debbieivey@earthlink.net Fax: 757.631.0469

The International Associat ion of Lions ClubsLions of Virginia District 24-D

Lion Donald L. BursonPast District Governor

Cabinet Secretary

5116 Hemlock AvenueVirginia Beach, VA 23464 Home: 757-495-5536Email: donaldburson@cox.net Fax: 757-495-1371

The International Associat ion of Lions Clubs

Lions of Virginia

District 24-D

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Lion Barbara F. Senecal

Immediate Past District Governor

Phone: 757.484.3800

241 Manchester Road Fax: 757.484.6800

Portsmouth, VA 23703-4816 Email: fallonbarb@aol.com

T. P. (BOB) TOLBERTPAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Virginia 24-D 1981-1982

132 James Landing Road Newport News, VA USA 23606 Phone (757) 599-3535Email tolbtbobdot@verizon.net Fax (757) 599-0031

PARR INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

Ted Parr Sue ParrAgents

1011 W. Pembroke Avenue

Hampton, VA 23669

Phone: 757.722.2992

Fax: 757.723.4809

Email: Ted@ParrInsurance.biz

Sue@ParrInsurance.biz

Y O U R I N D E P E N D E N T I N S U R A N C E A G E N T

The Knights’ Vision is published monthly by the Lions of Virginia District 24-D. Clubs are encouraged to submit articles and information ofinterest. Submissions must be received by the Editor not later than the 15th of the month prior to issue month. This deadline date is firm. Copies are

posted on the 1st of each month on the District web site (www.District24D.com). Printed copies are available by subscription. If you would like to

make a donation, we will place your business card or advertisement in the publication, simply contact the Business Manager. Donations help defray

printing and mailing expenses and make this publication possible.

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PERMIT NO. 418 Richard F. Knox, District GovernorMailing Address: 615-B Regional Drive, Hampton, VA 23661-1800

District Governor Vice District Governor Cabinet Secretary

Lion Richard F. Knox Lion Chester P. Kramer PDG Lion Donald L. Burson

1117 Plantation Lake Circle 3803 E. Pamunkey River Reach 5116 Hemlock Avenue

Chesapeake, VA 23320 Portsmouth, VA 23703 Virginia Beach, VA 23464

757.502.1477 Home 757.483.5742 Home 757.495.5536 Home

rfknoxsr@aol.com 757.627.4583 Office 757.495.1371 Fax

SOUTHSIDE 757.681.3018 donaldburson@cox.net

lioncpkramer@verizon.net KEMPSVILLE

ckramer@etgresham.com

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Editor Business & Distribution Manager District Webmaster

Lion M. Susan Parr Lion Donald D. Fuller Lion Brock Robertson

114 Fort Worth Street 203 Brigade Drive 114 Jethro Lane

Hampton, VA 23669 Yorktown, VA 23692 Yorktown, VA 23692-2926

757.851.6406 Home 757.898.1749 Home 757.898-9049 Home & Fax

757.722.2992 Office 757.826.6055 Office BRobert164@aol.com

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