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DISTRICT 19-ICABINET: DISTRICT 19-I
Serve Outside the Box
EDITION #11, MAY, 2017
www.lionsdistrict19-I.org
Message from District Governor Alan Guy
The Soap-BoxDistrict Governor
Alan Guy (Janet)502 Arbutus Dr
Mayne Island BC V0N 2J1250-539-9876
Past District GovernorBrian Phillips (Joanne)2424 Otter Point RdSooke BC V9Z 0H9
250-642-2408 [email protected]
District Gov. ElectJoyce L. Boyle (Everett)
2102-355 Anfield Rd Courtenay BC V9N 0C6
1st Vice District Gov. ElectMike Dukes (Karen)
63 Vista DrSekiu, WA 98381360-963-2287
Cabinet SecretaryPZC Leo Moreau (Lyne)
380 Pine AveDuncan BC V9L 1Z4
Cabinet TreasurerPZC Larry Umbach (Jeanette)
2250 Townsend RdSooke BC V9Z 0H4
STAYING CONNECTED: IT CHAIR: PDG Ron Metcalfe & teamlions19i.ca
FACEBOOK page: District 19-I for currenthappenings + more. (Bob Orchard - [email protected])
PUBLIC RELATIONS: PDG Brian Phillips Contact Info above
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Sheila Grant: 250-893-8816 [email protected]
GREETINGS LIONS AND LIONESS OF DISTRICT 19-I
With the District Conference now behind us, but only just, now is the right time for me to attempt to thank the many, many Lions, Lioness and members of the Sidney community for all their combined work in making the event a success. The list is, by the nature of the undertaking, a long one and it is my hope to omit no one. However, in the very likely event that I do miss someone, that will not be a deliberate omission.
Firstly, our thanks, the Conference team that is, go to all the delegates and special guest who attended. After all, we had tried to stress that this was your Conference, and the 240+ of you who came made sure that this was so. We had every Zone represented, and Clubs from mid-island on south, and several of those from our U.S. Zone were there in numbers.
The absolute driving force behind the Conference was the core team, to whom I owe immense gratitude. Co-chairs were Bill and Alyson Deslauriers; Alyson also doubled as Secretary; Treasurer Bob Orchard, who also handled accommodations, all ably and tirelessly assisted by my wife Janet, plus Merlane Quon, Neil Howard, Bob Mckie who worked wonders with the bar, Barb Wright, the queen of 50/50 sales, (the two winners, one Friday, the other Saturday, between them took home over $1,100!) and the amazing second year Lion Dawn Gould. This lady was a true dynamo. I don’t know when she slept, or even when she found time to go to work. She is a computer genius, a designer, creative crafts person—she handmade all the table centres for both days—and seemed to be able to be in three places at once. She was our link to the District PR, she organized the on-line registration and then ran it, she inflated all the balloons, (with helium!), and was the energy bunny who kept us all going. Just fabulous.
Outside our Lions organization, but very much involved with this event, we extend our thanks to Brenda and her staff for the great food and service. Brenda is owner of the Jazzania Restaurant in Sidney, where the Sidney Lions hold their Club meetings. The restaurant is presently undergoing some major renovations, but will re-emerge soon with its new name and extended space, as the Beacon Avenue Bistro. Locals know how good the fare is there. Visitors, give it a try. You will not be disappointed.
We are grateful to the Sidney Food Bank manager, Bev, for allowing us to use the space to meet, to stuff goodie bags, to store them there, and then have Bev be the transporter of all of them to the venue.
Thank you to Patti Saunders and her very helpful staff at the Mary Winspear Commu-nity Centre. They were there whenever we needed them, from very early Friday to very late Saturday night.
Many of the over 80 Auction and Prizes came from Sidney merchants and businesses; we thank them for their contributions.
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DISTRICT 19-IZONE CHAIRS:
ZONE I-1 Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions Crescent Bay LionsForks LionsPort Angeles LionsQuilcene LionsSequim Valley Lions
ZONE I-2 Capital City LionsEsquimalt LionsRoyal Oak LionsSaanich LionsSooke Harbourside LionsSooke LionsVictoria Chinatown LionsVictoria Imperial LionsWest Shore LionsSooke District LIONESSVictoria Chinatown LIONESS
ZONE I-3 Central Saanich LionsGaliano Island LionsGordon Head LionsMayne Island LionsPender Islands LionsSalt Spring Island LionsSaturna Island LionsSidney Lions
ZONE I-4 C to Sea Lions Cedar LionsCowichan Lake LionsDuncan LionsLadysmith LionsMalahat LionsMill Bay Lions
ZONE I-5 Baynes Sound LionsBlack Creek LionsComox Valley LionsComox Valley Monarch LionsGold River LionsQualicum Bay LionsRoyston-Cumberland LionsTahsis LionsWillow Point Lions
ZONE I-6 Alert Bay LionsMalcolm Island LionsPort Alice LionsPort Hardy LionsPort McNeill LionsPort McNeill LIONESS
ZONE I-7 Alberni Valley LionsGabriola LionsNanaimo Hub City LionsNanaimo LionsNanoose Bay LionsParksville LionsProtection Island LionsNanaimo Harbor Lites LIONESSParksville LIONESS
All DISTRICT 19-I Lions + Lioness CLUBS:
made up of your brothers & sisters:
ARE YOU MOVING?Lions,Are you due to move? Are you then having to leave your beloved Lion’s Club that you have been enjoying?Don’t fret, I can re-connect you with your NEW Lions Club in or near to your new home. Just contact me and
let me make magic happen for you.
Lion Lyne MoreauMembership Chair250-597-2441 • [email protected]
Zone Chair I-1ZC Maureen Winn
PO Box 603Clallam Bay WA
98326360-645-2735
Zone Chair I-2ZC Brian Morin
4-4570 W. Saanich RdVictoria BC
V8Z 3G4250-479-0088
Zone Chair I-3ZC Bob Orchard
408-10025 Resthaven DrSidney BC V8L 3G3
Zone Chair I-4ZC Dave Aronson
2040 Merrifield LaneShawnigan Lake BC
V0R 1W1250-743-9183
Zone Chair I-5ZC Cecil Specht1450 Griffin DrCourtenay BC
V9N 8M6250-338-0509
Zone Chair I-6ZC Sherry Senciw
PO Box 368 Port Hardy BC
V0N 2P0250-230-5335
Zone Chair I-7ZC PDG Robert Dalton
8936 Stirling Arm DrPort Alberni BC
V9Y 9E1250-724-0558
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USEFUL WEBSITES:Lions International
lionsclubs.org
Lions 100th Centenniallions100.org
Multiple District 19lionsmd19.com
Sooke District Lionesssookedistrictlioness.org
Alpha Leo Clubs ages 12-18
+Omega Leo Clubs
ages 18-30members.lionsclubs.org/EN/leos
Lions Club Directorydirectory.lionsclub.org
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BC Lions Society for
Children with Disabilitieslionsbc.ca
C.A.R.E Project:loonsmd19.com
Lions of BC Hearing Conservation Society
lionsofbchearingsociety.org
Leader Dogs for the Blindleaderdog.org
puppypilots.org/puppy
Lions Foundation of CanadaDog Guides
dogguides.com
Diabetes Awarenessdiabetes.ca
Northwest Lions Foundationrestoring sight, hearing & hope
nlfoundation.org
Lions Clubs InternationalFoundation: lcif.org
... to these DISTRICT 19-ICOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS:
DISTRICT LION LIONESS COMMITTEE: President PZC Jenny Fossum
Victoria BC250-384-3380
ALERT: Jim Bailey, Sooke BC:
250-642-3337 • [email protected]
B.C. LIONS SOCIETY: Janet Evans, Sooke BC:
250-642-5532 • [email protected]
BULLETIN EDITOR: Sheila Grant, Sooke BC:
250-893-8816 • [email protected]
CAMP SHAWNIGAN IMPROVEMENTS: PZC Larry Umbach, Sooke BC:
250-642-4641 • [email protected]
CARE: PZC Jane Beddows, Sooke BC:
250-642-3378 or 250-744-0616 • [email protected]
CLUB SUPPORT TEAM: 1st VDG Joyce Boyle, Comox BC:
250-941-4533 • [email protected]
CONFERENCE CHAIRS: Bill & Alyson Deslauriers, Sidney BC:
250-655-4747 • [email protected]
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS, and PARLIAMENTARIAN:
PDG Steve Morey, Campbell River BC: 250-287-9495 • [email protected]
CONTESTS & AWARDS: PZC Betty Anne Herbert, Ladysmith BC:
250-245-7977 • [email protected]
DIABETES AWARENESS: PZC Georgia Medwedrich, Sooke BC:
250-642-6076 • [email protected]
ELECTIONS: IPDG Brian Phillips, Sooke BC:
250-642-2408 • [email protected]
ENVIRONMENT: PZC Bob Orchard, Sidney BC:
250-656-7829 • [email protected]
EXTENSION-CDN-N: PDG Rob Dalton, Port Alberni BC: 250-724-0558 • [email protected]
EXTENSION-CDN-S: PZC Dave Aronson, Shawnigan Lake BC: 250-743-9183 • [email protected]
EYEGLASS COLLECTION: TBA
HEARING & SPEECH: TBA
HONORARY CHAIRPERSON: PDG Marcel Deslauriers, Ladysmith BC:
250-245-3445 • [email protected]
INFO & TECH. / WEBSITE: Ron Metcalfe, Port Alberni BC:
250-731-9742 • [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: PZC Betty Anne Herbert, Ladysmith BC:
250-245-7977 • [email protected]
L.C.I.F. COORDINATOR: Denise Charest, Victoria BC:
250-475-6472 • [email protected]
LEADERSHIP (GLT): PDG Leslie Smith, Nanaimo BC:
250-390-0730 • [email protected]
LEO’S: PZC Leo Moreau, Duncan BC:
250-597-2441 • [email protected]
LIONESS DISTRICT LIAISON: PDG John Higgs, Victoria BC:
250-995-9288 • [email protected]
LIONESS DISTRICT PRESIDENT: Anne Scott, Victoria BC:
250-370-2359 • [email protected]
LIONS FOUNDATION OF CANADA:Joanne Phillips, Sooke BC:
250-642-2408 • [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP (GMT): PZC Lyne Moreau, Duncan BC:
250-597-2441 • [email protected]
NOMINATIONS: PDG Marcel Deslauriers, Ladysmith BC:
250-245-3445 • [email protected]
NORTHWEST LION EYEGLASS RECYCLING CENTER (US only):
Diane Neuberg, Port Angeles WA: 562-233-0902
NORTHWEST LIONS FOUNDATION: PZC Chris Zook, Port Angeles WA: 360-457-1808 or 360-460-0188
PEACE POSTER CONTEST: James Hoskins, Victoria BC:
250-477-1435 • [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS: IPDG Brian Phillips, Sooke BC:
250-642-2408 • [email protected]
RETENTION- CDN: PZC Burnie Smith, Nanaimo BC:
250-390-0730 • [email protected]
YOUTH EXCHANGE: TBA
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR Alan Guy’s VISIT SCHEDULE for 19-I LIONS & LIONESS CLUBS:
2016
AUGUST
21 _____ 1st Cabinet Meeting, Port Angeles
SEPTEMBER
7 ______ Royal Oak
12 _____ Saturna
14-19 __ Canada/U.S.A. Forum, Omaha
24 _____ Ladysmith Lions 75th Charter Night
25 _____ Alert Bay
26 _____ Port McNeil Lioness
27 _____ Port McNeill
OCTOBER
4 ______ Esquimalt
5 ______ Mayne Island
6 ______ Malahat
12 _____ Crescent Bay
13 _____ Sequim
14 _____ Victoria Imperial (noon)
17-24 __ Multiple District 19 Fall Convention, Spokane WA
26 _____ C-to-Sea
27 _____ Mill Bay
NOVEMBER
1 ______ Comox Valley
2 ______ Pender Island
3 ______ West Shore
5 ______ Comox Valley Lions 50th Charter Night
6 ______ 2nd Cabinet Meeting, Courtenay
7 ______ Nanaimo
8 ______ Nanaimo Hub City
14 _____ Ladysmith
15 _____ Duncan
17 _____ Black Creek
21 _____ Baynes Sound
23 _____ Saanich & Victoria Chinatown together
24 _____ Central Saanich
DECEMBER
6 ______ Sidney
8 ______ Salt Spring Island
14 _____ Gordon Head
2017
JANUARY
9 _____ Victoria Chinatown Lioness
10 ____ Sooke District Lioness
11 ____ Sooke Harbourside
12 ____ Sooke
23 ____ Gabriola Island
FEBRUARY
7 _____ Protection Island
9 _____ Nanoose Bay
17-18 _ Winter Counsel of Governors
20 ____ Nanaimo Harbor Lites Lioness
23 ____ Capital City
27 ____ Comox Valley Monarchs
28 ____ Qualicum Bay
MARCH
5 _____ 3rd Cabinet Meeting, Willow Point, Campbell River
13 ____ Cowichan Lake
14 ____ Parksville Lioness
15 ____ Willow Point
16 ____ Cedar
21 ____ Parksville
22 ____ Clallam Bay/Sekiu
23 ____ Forks
APRIL
3 _____ Port Alice
4 _____ Port Hardy
6 _____ Malcolm Island
11 ____ Alberni Valley
21-23 _ District SPRING CONFERENCE, Sidney-by-the-Sea
and 4th Cabinet Meeting
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3 _____ Port Angeles
7 _____ Gold River + Tahsis
8 _____ Quilcene
9 _____ Royston/Cumberland
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District I Club Officer Training Dates
The TWO District Club Officer Training dates are as follows. **May 6th at Camp Shawnigan
Start Time: 10:00amLunch Break at Noon (Cost of Lunch is $10)
Start Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pmThis year the Workshops/PowerPoint Presentations will be
five separate modules throughout the day.
Club Secretary: Club Communications, Secretary Excellence Award, Checklists,
Completing reports, Sample forms, How to navigate the LCI website, MYLCI. (start time 10:00am)
Club Treasurer: Role and Duties of a Club Treasurer. (Start time 10:00am)
Club President: Understanding your role, Constitution and Bylaws, Protocol,
Membership, Roles of other Officers, Leadership and Learning, Planning, Resources and MYLCI. (Start time 1:00pm)
Club Membership Director/Committee: Roles and Duties of these positions. (Start time 1:00pm)
Club Board of Directors: Duties and Responsibilities. (Start time 1:00pm)
**May 20th at Landing Restaurant in Port AngelesStart time: 10:00am
Lunch Break at Noon (order from menu)Start Time: 1:00pm.
Club Treasurer/Membership/Board of Directors will be at 10:00am and
Club President/Secretary will be at 1:00pm
LIONS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
ANY OR ALL OF THESE SESSIONS AND DATES.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!For questions: Lion Leslie Smith District GLT
[email protected] / 250-390-0730
No District I Conference occurs without the seemingly tireless and bottomless energy and advice from PDG Steve Morey. He was the designer and creator of all those magnificent carved table numbers and place names, all of which, I am sure, are now safely on display in many Lions homes. Steve is also a fountain of advice on protocol, orders of business, and a myriad of small, but vital details. I think he did sit down to eat, but otherwise he was always on the move, check-ing and re-checking, and then checking again. He is an encyclopedia of information, hints and tips; an invaluable resource. Thank you, thank you, Steve.
My gratitude goes out to all the guests who made such significant contributions to the whole venture. Our International guest, PID Dr. Patti Hill and her husband Greg, our lunchtime guest speaker, Mr. Bob Macdonald, (a passionate and very knowledgeable scientist, speaking to us on Earth Day—did we get that right, or what?). Both delivered powerful, thought-provoking messages, giving us much to think about. Dr. Hill also presented International President’s Certifi-cates of Appreciation to PDG Leslie Smith, and IPDG Brian Phillips, two very worthy recipients.
Our Opening Session guests were the Giant-voiced Official Town Crier of Sidney-by-the-Sea, Mr. Kenny Podmore, (what a wake-up call he was!), His Worship Mayor of Sidney, Steve Price, and the Sid-ney RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Wayne Conley. Thank you all for your welcomes and involvement.
But before the Saturday opening, there was Friday Fun Night. The bar was open early, and the show opened with the performance contests. My very, very warm thanks to PZC BettyAnn Herbert for the organization of this complex part of the whole conference. Ably assisted by sister, PDG Leslie, she got the whole group of tale tellers, musicians, singers, musical performance groups, etc., organized and running smoothly. Congratulations to all the runner-ups and winners of the various categories. Then Salt Spring Island Lions took over for a very creative Fun Night, with a lovely surprise appearance by recently inducted Lion, Valdy. He just happened to have his guitar with him, there was a stage and an audience; what more could he ask? A very tricky illusionist then puzzled his audience from the stage, and then continued working the room, from table to table, bewildering as he went. A prize-laden and entertaining musical quiz followed—there are some Lions with astonishing memories— and then excellent DJ Mike took over. Thank you SSI Lions for putting together such a varied and entertaining evening.
BettyAnn also looked after the “first-timers” at the Conference. There were 22 of them. She organized the quiz which they all had the opportunity to partake in, and made sure all other delegates recog-nized them at the luncheon. Winner of the quiz was Merlane of the Sidney Lions, who garnered 39 signatures. Thank you again Bet-tyAnn; two hats worn with great flair.
Kudos and applause to various Clubs who had members involved with several aspects of the proceedings: Central Saanich, Esquimalt, Mayne Island, Duncan, and Pender Islands, involved in the bars, the Celebration of Life, Registration and voting. Thank you all, and thank you PDG Marcel Deslauriers for your guidance with the candidates. Congratulations to your incoming leadership team for 2017-2018, Elects: DG Joyce Boyle, 1st VDG Mike Dukes, and 2nd VDG Cec Specht.
Similar loud and warm thanks to Zone Chairs Maureen, Brian, Dave, Cec, and Rob, for all your assistance in the running of the events. Also to Dr, Nancy Messmer, (winner of the Early Bird Draw), and to our music maestro, Lion Ron Berod, and our roll-callers, yes, three of them, Leo and Lyne Moreau and District Lioness President, Anne Scott .
A special mention for the MC’s for lunch and dinner respectively, PDG Leslie Smith and PCC Gary Reidel. Thank you for keeping those
two large functions moving along so smoothly, although I still cringe at the Quasi Modo story punchlines.
And the final thank yous are for two Lions who were recognized for long and exemplary service well beyond and before the Confer-ence, with the presentation of two major awards. A Melvin Jones to PZC Bob Orchard and a Judge Brian Stevenson to PZC Gerry Webb. Thank you Lions both for all that you did for the Conference, and for many other events and causes well before this event.
To other matters briefly. Zone Chairs, please remind your Club members of the Officer Training set for Saturday, May 6, at Camp Shawnigan, a one-day event, in which all four major Club board positions will be covered. Also, Wednesday May 17 is the final C.S.T. meeting of the 2016-2017 year in Victoria. All incoming ZC’s are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Conference is a great renewal event, for friendships and purposes. After it all, we should be in no doubt that We Serve is the binding force behind all that we do.
DG Alan’s column continued from page 1:
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CLALLAM BAY SEKIU
Lions ClubSubmitted by
Lion Nancy Messmer, Clallam Bay Sekiu
Public Relations Chair
Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions happily welcomed DG Alan and Janet Guy
to their clubhouse on Wednesday, March 22. Zone Chair, Mau-reen Winn introduced the Guys. DG Lion Alan gave a rousing speech and inspired the local Lions. He presented the Club with a gold Centennial Legacy patch, recognizing on-going projects de-veloping, maintaining and supporting the Hoko River State Park/Cowan Farm. The project involves growing and distributing food, projects with youth, and supporting various parts of the park.
He inducted three new members: Laurel and Larry Burtness with their sponsor Karin Ashton, and Jane Heilman with her sponsor Mike Dukes. After the induction, he invited the new Lions to award “yearly” pins to three Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions. Lions Nancy Messmer and Don Baker were awarded 10-year pins and Roy Morris received his 30-year pin from DG Alan.
Janet Guy and Secretary Karen Dukes displayed the Centennial Banner that DG Alan is taking to every Club in the District and then to the Centennial Parade in Chicago this summer. It will be signed by Lions from every Club in the District, signaling the participation of all Lions in the International celebration.
Young Riley Person signs the banner for her father Lion Steven Person (who was awarded a 10 year pin) and for her grandparents
Lions Emil and Evelyn Person.
DG Alan inducts Larry and Laurel Burtness standing with their sponsor
Zone Chair, Maureen Winn welcomes DG Alan to the Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions Den.
Secretary Karen Dukes and Janet Guy display the Centennial Banner, soon to be signed by attending Lions.
3 New Lions with Lions receiving
annual pins. Seated are
Nancy Messmer with 10-year pin and new member Laurel Burtness.
Standing are Roy Morris, with
30-year pin, new members
Jane Heilman and Larry Burtness,
and Don Baker with his 10-year pin.
President Sandy Tsiang (in blue) welcomes Janet Guy and Molly Right.
Karin Ashton (in Lions cap) and Jane Heilman with her sponsor
2nd Vice DG Mike Dukes.
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Sooke HarboursideLions Club
(Submitted by Lion Josie Masi)
Sooke Harbourside Lions win COMMUNITY SPIRIT
AND ADVOCACY EXCELLENCE AWARD!
From left to right: Lions Lynda Fisk, Susan Bennett, Josie Masi, Bev Lewis and Jane Beddows attended banquet.
The Sooke Harbourside Lions were nominated by Dr. Chris Bryant, Inc. for a Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Award.
Each year the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce holds the Business Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding businesses from Saseenos to Port Renfrew. Any business in our community can be nominated under various categories.
Being nominated is something to be proud of, however this year the Sooke Harbourside Lions were not only nominated but also won the prestigious Community Spirit and Advocacy Excellence Award, which is presented to a business or organization for their outstanding community spirit in supporting events, programs, services or initia-tives that benefit the Sooke Region.
A few of the members shown above attended the Business Excel-lence Awards Banquet and Auction on Saturday April 1st held at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke.
On April 6th, Malcolm Island Lions President Richie Shaw (left) inducts new Lion Jim Thompson (right),
sponsored by Lion Peter Theuerkauf (centre).
MALCOLM ISLAND Lions Club
PARKSVILLE Lioness Club
Leadership 101 was held in the Parksville Lions
Den and catered by Parksville Lioness.
Lioness Kathy Green double checks to be sure
all is tip top for the 26 Lions attending.
Parksville Lioness present a cheque for $2,600 to Oceans-ide Hospice Society for the purchase of a sleeper chair at Trillium Lodge in Parksville.
Pictured are Heather Fraser coordinator, Lioness Fran Carrat, Kara Happy Executive Director, Lioness Pres. Kirsteen Mclean,
and Lioness Noreen Giroux.
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At our April 4th meeting we learned about diabetes, namely our risk assessment and some of the symptoms.
COMOX VALLEY Lions Club
By Lion Bob Scales
Comox Valley Lions Club President Bob Scales presented a $12,000 cheque to Catherine Manson, Principal of Cour-tenay Elementary School. The funds will be used to cover some enhanced educational opportunities including field trips and expanded book selection. This will have a profound impact on both the learning environment for the students and provide them with experiences they might not otherwise enjoy. We thank our MLA, Don McRae, for his assistance in qualifying for this Provincial Grant that made this donation possible. CVLC
Pictured is President Bob Scales presenting the cheque to Courtenay Elementary Principal Catherine Manson
while looking on are: MLA Don McRae, Kindle Parson, parent volunteer,
Cynthia Sklarchuk, Courtenay Elementary PAC President, Alan Douglas, Director of Elementary Instruction,
Comox Valley Lion Shelley and students from Courtenay Elementary.
Pictured above is Simone Maguire, RN CDE, from the Comox Valley Diabetes Education Centre ready to test Lion Chuck.
For additional information please visit http://www.diabetes.ca/.
Into 14 apple boxes, we boxed up 4,483 pair of used eyeglasses for shipment to Calgary Lions Eyeglass Recycle Centre.
We also gave an iPhone to Pat Chicquen, who because of mac-ular degeneration, is legally blind. Pat is an active volunteer with the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and serves as President of its local chapter, 2nd Vice President of the BC & Yukon Divi-sion of the CCB and delegate to the national organization. She is also training to be a peer mentor with the CNIB. Pat already uses some adaptive devices for the blind in her home, and an iPhone will give her much greater ability to travel independently.
Thanks to Lion Don Jones of the Victoria Imperial Lions and the Canadian Federation of the blind for their assistance. Shown in the picture above is our CVLC Secretary Nancy presenting the iPhone to Pat while Pat’s friend, Rose, and members of the Comox Valley Lions Club look on.
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Where: Where: Where: Sooke River Campground Time: Time: Time: 11 am—3 pm (Ducks race at 1 pm)
Activities: Activities: Activities: Duck Race, Crafts, Cupcake Decorating, Concession, Games, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle
Prizes: Prizes: Prizes: 1st $1000, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100 Tickets: Tickets: Tickets: Pemberton Holmes, Campground Office
on Sooke River Campground or any Harbourside Lion member
Cost: Cost: Cost: $5 Each or $20 for “Quack Pack” of Five Tickets
Proceeds go to: Proceeds go to: Proceeds go to: Canadian Diabetes Camp Kakhamela & Camp Shawnigan
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Sunday May 28, 2017
Whiffen Spit Park Sooke, BC
11 am to 2 pm Registration at 10:30 am Dog Cookie Sales $5:00 each
Hot Dog Concession 100% of all donations go to providing:
Dog Guides to Canadians with Disabilities More info at:
https://www.walkfordogguides.com/
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SPRING CONFERENCE
By PZC/ZCE Bob OrchardSidney Lions Club19-I Conference
Committee Member and chiefphotographer for the Conference.
We had a great Conference on the April 21-23 weekend.
Lots of work but we pulled it off. We were lucky to have PID Patti Hill as our
guest speaker Saturday night.Our guest speaker at our Saturday luncheon
was Bob McDonald from Quirks and Quarks.A big surprise was singer Valdy who has joined the Salt Spring Island Club along with his wife.
Our official registration was 241.I’ve posted more photos on the Sidney Lions Facebook site.
Salt Spring Islander Lion Paul Valdemar Horsdal with a few of his Lions Club Members.
Dr. Patti Hill spoke on the LCI Forward Strategic Plan. She spoke of taking chances to move forward
with our goals recognizing it may not be easy but will be rewarding.
Clowning around is his speciality!
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AwardsPresentations
MusicCostumes
Antics galore.Yes we DO know
how to have a fun time at Conference!
Lion Valdy performing for us.
PID Patti Hill and Greg Holmes having fun incognito.
Sooke’s Lion Al Beddows receiving an International President’s
Certificate of Appreciation from Council Chair Enoch Rowland. Lion Betty Anne Herbert hard at work!
Past International Director Patti Hill and her husband Greg Holmes display books given to them by DG Alan Guy as momentoes of their stay in
Sidney by the Sea.
Council Chair, Enoch Rowland and
Bobbin Fuller.
Lions Greg Holmes, Nancy Messmer(sporting
Distinguished Leadership medal) and
Past International Director, Patti Hill.
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Capital City Lion Peter Bourne winning the Music Performance
Award.
Esquimalt Lions win Musical Comedy award.
Pres Lin McPhee accepting,
MORE WINNERS:Website Winner: Sooke Harbourside Lions Runner-up: Alberni Lions
5 Minute Speaking Winner: Lion Betty Anne Herbert, LadysmithRunner-up: Lion Josie Masi, Sooke Harbourside Lions Tall Tales Winner: Lion Susan Bennett, Sooke Harbourside Lions Runner-up: Lion Burnie Smith, Nanaimo Lions Musical Comedy Winner: Esquimalt Lions Runner-up: Comox Valley Monarch Lions
Musical Performance Winner: Lion Peter Bourne, Capital City Lions Runner-up: Lion Maureen Winn, Clallam Bay Lions Zone Chair Bulletin Winner: Lion Brian Morin, Zone 2Runner-up: Lion Cecil Specht, Zone 5
Esquimalt Lions performing at their best!
Lion Bob Orchard receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his dedicated humanitarian services.
Sooke Harbourside Lion President Joanne Phillips
picking up Club awards from DG Alan Guy.
Musical Performance: Lion Maureen Winn,
Clallam Bay LionsLion PDG Ron Metcalfe of the
Alberni Valley Lions. Ron got ourDistrict 19-I Website
up and running again!
Dr. Nancy Messmer awarded Distinguished Leadership Award from International President, Chancellor Bob Corlew. District I Governor, Alan Guy, Past International Director, Patti Hill, Council of Governors Chair, Dr. Enoch Rowland, and Past International Director, Roger Richert presented the award.
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ZONE 1 LIONS really Enjoyed District Conference
in Sidney By the SeaA contingent of Olympic Peninsula Lions (Zone 1) attend-
ed the District I Conference, including nine Forks Lions, four from Clallam Bay Sekiu, five from Port Angeles, and four from Sequim Valley.
Zone 1 Chair, Maureen Winn of Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions, reported on achievements and activities in the Zone, led group singing and performed a hula, winning a prize in the Musical Performance category.
Dr. Nancy Messmer, hosted a display of Lions Environment Projects, engaged participants in public relations, and offered thank you remarks for guest speaker, Bob McDonald, CBC host of Quirks and Quarks.
Mike Dukes, of Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions, became the 1st Vice District Governor Elect of District I, offered thank you remarks for guest speaker, Past International Director, Patti Hill, and led a well-received workshop on Membership Growth.
Forks Lions noted the paper banners on the wall and fearlessly hung their cloth banner on the stage for all to enjoy.
Port Angeles Lion, Chris Zook, hosted a booth about the Northwest Lions Foundation. Port Angeles Lion and Past Coun-cil Chair, Gary Reidel, emceed the Saturday Banquet and many behind-the-scenes activities.
Lions Clubs District Conferences link Lions from 58 Clubs in learning and fellowship and fun, assisting us in the ongoing work of serving our communities.
Port Angeles Lions Larry Buckley, Kevin Borde, Chris Zook, and Clallam Bay Lion Mike Dukes.
Displays help Lions learn about Environment Projects from other Lions and from LCI.
Zone 1 Chair Maureen Winn doing a beautiful Hula.
Two Environment Chairs celebrate the decades of the 60’s and 40’s. Nancy Messmer sports flowers in
her hair and Bob Orchard gamely salutes Rosie the Riveter with a red bandana.
Forks Lions displaying theirClub banner on the stage.
Zone Chair Maureen Winn reports on activities in Zone 1 (Quilcene, Sequim Valley, Port Angeles, Crescent, Clallam Bay Sekiu, and Forks).
Sequim Valley Lions, President Chris Simmons and wife Jodi, with Past Zone Chair George Dooley, and wife Dianne
who is Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center Chair.
Port Angeles Lions, Past Council Chair
Gary Reidel and wife, Linda.
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Ava Nesbitt holding her Merit Award
for her Peace Poster Contest being held by
her sister. Ava’s photo went all the way to LCI and she was one of the few Merit Award
winners. This photo is of her
and her family.
Bob McDonald of the very popular Quirks and Quarks Show who was our guest speaker at the Saturday luncheon.
His topic was on hislatest book Canadian Spacewalkers.
1st Vice District Governor elect Mike Dukes explaining what he hopes to accomplish, with Lions Gary Reidel, Marcel Deslauriers
and Rob Dalton.
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Central SaanichLions Club
By Lion Terry Bain
Here’s what the Central Saanich Lions have been up to lately.
48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Our 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt was a great success again this year at Centennial Park. There was a large group of kids this year for all for age groups and even the under-three year olds picked up what they needed to do. Shown below are our two golden egg winners with their Easter baskets.
Little League Opening Day
A lot of kids and parents look forward to our pancake breakfast. This is our first break-fast event for the year and even though it is a small event it gives our newer members a chance at working the grills.
VCKC Voyageur Peninsula PaddleThe Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club’s 36th Annual Voyageur Paddle For The Kids raised about $14,000 this year for Camp Shawnigan. We supply the trans-portation bus and lunch in support of their efforts.
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Lion Patty Allen served as the MD-19 Executive Secretary/Treasurer for 19 years. As she retires we honor her service with this celebration.
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Come join us for a Day at the Races at the Emerald Downs Race Track in beautiful Auburn, WA.
Admission cost includes dinner in private dining and viewing room, admission, race program, handicapping expert and tip sheet.
Adults: $50 per person Teens age 11 thru 17: $35 Children age 5 thru 10: $20 Kids under 4 are FREE!
10:30: Behind-the-scenes tour of Emerald Downs starts at front gate 12:30: Gates open 1 PM: Roast of Patty Allen 1:25: Toast to the dedication and hard work of Patty Allen
Contests: Outstanding Ladies Race Day Hat Best Dressed Race Day apparel Patty Allen Look-Alike contest 50/50 Raffle
Represent your Club, Zone or District with banners and poles for display. Let everyone know that the LIONS are at Emerald Downs (to watch the horses)!
Save The Date Lions Day at the Races
Honoring Lion Patty Allen (MD 19 Social Event)
Saturday June 3, 2017 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Reservations deadline May 12 (No event tickets sold at the gate)
Checks for “Lions District 19C”, send to Lion Ron Bohlman at 15003 128th St E., Puyallup, WA 98374. Questions: (253) 445 – 5404 or (253) 753 – 4616 or [email protected]
Hotel information:
Travel Lodge $55/night. 888.942.7384 (Make 10 reservations and get one room free)
Comfort Inn $69/night. 855.213.0582
MALAHAT Lions ClubCAMP SHAWNIGAN
Wishing Well & Repaired Sign
By Lion Dave Aronson
Below is a picture of the Wishing Well I built and it was donated to Camp Shawnigan by the Malahat Lions and
now is finally in place.
To the right is a picture showing Lion Tom Worth (with chainsaw) and Lion Alf Symington repairing a sign at
Camp Shawnigan.
Lion Bill Turner on his small crane.
The repaired sign
Announcement from the
SOOKE
Lions ClubSave the Date:
October 21st
The Sooke Lions Club will be hosting a
special evening in celebration of
Lions Club International Centennial!Stay tuned for more details on this
“not to be missed” fun event.
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Lion Patty Allen served as the MD-19 Executive Secretary/Treasurer for 19 years. As she retires we honor her service with this celebration.
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Come join us for a Day at the Races at the Emerald Downs Race Track in beautiful Auburn, WA.
Admission cost includes dinner in private dining and viewing room, admission, race program, handicapping expert and tip sheet.
Adults: $50 per person Teens age 11 thru 17: $35 Children age 5 thru 10: $20 Kids under 4 are FREE!
10:30: Behind-the-scenes tour of Emerald Downs starts at front gate 12:30: Gates open 1 PM: Roast of Patty Allen 1:25: Toast to the dedication and hard work of Patty Allen
Contests: Outstanding Ladies Race Day Hat Best Dressed Race Day apparel Patty Allen Look-Alike contest 50/50 Raffle
Represent your Club, Zone or District with banners and poles for display. Let everyone know that the LIONS are at Emerald Downs (to watch the horses)!
Save The Date Lions Day at the Races
Honoring Lion Patty Allen (MD 19 Social Event)
Saturday June 3, 2017 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Reservations deadline May 12 (No event tickets sold at the gate)
Checks for “Lions District 19C”, send to Lion Ron Bohlman at 15003 128th St E., Puyallup, WA 98374. Questions: (253) 445 – 5404 or (253) 753 – 4616 or [email protected]
Hotel information:
Travel Lodge $55/night. 888.942.7384 (Make 10 reservations and get one room free)
Comfort Inn $69/night. 855.213.0582
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NANAIMO Lions ClubBy Lion Larrie Taylor, President250-954-314 / [email protected]
The Nanaimo Lions have completed their Free Skate program for this Lionistic Year. Although we experienced many days of snow and bad weather, the participation was 6,100 skaters for the season, down slightly from last year.
With that success behind us, we initiated a Free Swim program at Beban Pool on April 2. This program will run for the months of April, May and June. Six hundred and eighty-six swimmers have taken advantage of the program in the first four swims so we feel we have another program which is serving a community need.
We have completed our second year of the Spot Scanner eye screening program of Grade Four and Seven students in 16
schools in the Nanaimo/Ladysmith School District 68. We have one more school to do in the first week of May which will conclude the program in all the schools in our area. We will publish the number of students surveyed in the next Soapbox.
The Nanaimo Lions are celebrating their 70th year this year. We invite you to attend our Charter Evening. There will be more information in future DG Newsletters.
Nanaimo Lions 70th CHARTER NIGHT
SATURDAY, September 30, 2017
Time: 5:30 pm
Nanaimo Yacht Club 400 Newcastle Ave, Nanaimo, BC
$35 –per personMC PDG Rob Dalton
Guest speaker to be announcedThere will also be Door Prizes and 50/50 Draws
CONTACTS: Lion Claire Clark - [email protected]
PDG Lion Leslie Smith- [email protected] Larrie Taylor - [email protected]
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BAYNES SOUNDLions ClubBy Secretary Nancy Sim
Our Baynes Sound Lions Club is happy to share that, based on a suc-cessful year of grant applications and dedicated fundraising, we were able to increase our bursary awards from two to four students.
Our Club will provide four $500 bursaries to deserving students of the Comox Valley who are moving forward to Post-Secondary Education.
We received a total of 12 applications for funding from local students - it was a difficult selection process as these young people are shining stars academically and in their demonstrated passion for giving back to their communi-ty. We graded our candidates based on their scholastic stand-ings, commitment to volunteering and financial need. Our winners will be announced during award ceremonies in our two local high schools.
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GORDON HEAD Lions Club’s
By PDG John HiggsSecretary
Gordon Head Lions Club
37th ANNUAL INSTALLATION NIGHT
& SOCIAL
Wednesday June 7, 2017
LOCATION: The VICTORIAN at McKENZIE
at 4300 Douglas Street, Victoria
5:30pm Happy Hour6:00pm Dinner:
ROAST BEEF, etc, DESSERT,
TEA/COFFEE $20
(REFRESHMENTS – BYOB)
Official Induction Ceremony of new officers for 2017/2018
ZCE 19-I-3 Bob Orchard officiatingParade of the Presidential Canes
Awards and Presentations
RSVP Lyn Geiger via
250-721-3289 or
MILL BAY Lions Club
By Lion Sylvia Riehl
We had a great turnout for the Easter Egg Hunt. Shawnigan Community Hall hosted the event but the Mill Bay Lions were there in full force with lots of fresh popcorn and juice.
Lion Barret as the live Easter Bunny made the rounds for pic-tures with the kids.
Please keep June 17 open as the Mill Bay Lions, along with the Malahat Legion, will be hosting the annual Fishing Derby.
Tickets will be available soon at the Malahat Legion 134.July 1 Canada Day the Mill Bay Lions will be again cooking up
a great Pancake Breafast co- hosted at the Malahat Legion. Come and bring the family for great eats and help celebrate Canada Day!
COMOX VALLEY MONARCH Lions Club
By Lion Cathy Specht
This past month our Club did a successful Vision Screening pilot project with two schools in the Comox Valley.
We screened 304 Grade 2 & 4 students and found that 21 stu-dents need a referral for further testing!
When initially introduced, this project was well received by the School Board Office and continued with the same positive response in each of the schools we worked with.
We now look forward to being able to offer this valuable pro-gram to all the elementary schools in the Comox Valley.
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LADYSMITHLions Club
By Lion Jim Masyk
We had a successful Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Transfer Beach Park on April 14. Forecasted rain did not occur thus permitting nearly 400 people to enjoy the event.
About 110 pounds of chocolate Easter Eggs were scattered in three areas to serve three age categories.
Hot chocolate and coffee were served.The local Fire Department arrived in their big Rescue Truck and
delivered the Easter Bunny. Children were encouraged to get on the truck and become “firemen” for the moment.
The Easter Bunny distributed Easter Eggs too.
Popular Fire Truck inspection.
Waiting for the signal to begin the search for eggs.
SOOKE HARBOURSIDELions Club
Members doing promotion work on the side of the highway during evening rush hour as folks return home from work!
The townsfolk tell them they appreciate the reminders.
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CRESCENT BAYPres: John Kent • Sec: Marylou Waitz
ACTIVITIES: tba
PORT ANGELESPres: Larry Buckley • Sec: Jessica Edgmon
ACTIVITIESHigh School Football Team
dessert award banquetBreakfast for “Relay for Life”
Food booth at Clallam County FairHusky Football Ticket Raffle
Food-A-Thon for Pt Angeles Food BankOlympic Discovery Marathon
U of WA Football Season Ticket RaffleWhite Cane Days Golden Ear Days
QUILCENEPres: Margot Hamilton • S: Starla Audette
ACTIVITIESRibs for Kids Dinner Quilcene Shin DigLions Club Raffle
Marathon Run
SEQUIM VALLEYPres: Chris Simmons Sec: Betty Wilkerson
ACTIVITIES Irrigation Festival and Crab Feed
Loggers Show Beer & Wine GardenLavender Festival Beer & Wine Garden
Veterans Standown
CAPITOL CITYPres: Jenny Fossum Sec: Denise Charest
ACTIVITIES Vision Days / Screening
Eye Examinations Hospital Equipment
Road Clean Up Student Mentoring
Pancake Breakfast for FirefightersPoppy Fund
Seniors Complex Janitorial assistance
Six ZONE I-1 CLUBS ZONE I-1 CLUBS
ESQUIMALT Pres: Lin McPhee • Sec: Gerry Webb
ACTIVITIESEsquimalt Fire Department’s
Open House Concession St Patrick’s Day Charity Dinner/Auction Rainbow Kitchen “Feast with the Lions”
Esquimalt Parks and Rec Pancake BreakfastFamily Day with Esquimalt Parks & Rec
Marchtoberfest Halloween Bonfire
Easter Egg Hunt in Gorge ParkPajama Prance for Rainbow Kitchen
Esquimalt Gigantic Garage SaleEsquimalt Bike Fest Concession
Esquimalt Block Bash ConcessionBuccaneer Days
Pancake Breakfasts Beer Garden ConcessionSaturday Evening Dance
Parachute Jump Lantern Festival
Movies in the ParkEsquimalt Rib Fest
Esquimalt Parks and Rec ConcessionEsquimalt Celebration of Lights and
Car Show Food concession at Esq’t’s Bullen Park, at baseball games and tournaments,
roller derbys, soccer games, etc. conducted in and around Bullen Park, and the Archie Browning Sports Centre
Skate with Santa
CLALLAM BAY SEKIUPres: Sandy Tsiang • Sec: Karen Dukes
ACTIVITIESAnnual Kids Fishing Derby2 beach cleanups yearly
Assist Beach Cleanup BBQSalmon Feed/Poetry Read
Recycling SymposiumPublic use of Den
Clallam Bay Sekiu Fun Days BBQCommunity Breakfast
White Canes Poker Tourneys Movie Nights
Holiday BanquetsSupport Hoko River State Park/ClallumGarden Cowan Farm - Distribute food
End-of-Year PicnicChristmas Holiday Bazaar Town Decorations
FORKSPres: Ryan Bechtold • Sec: Josh Broo
ACTIVITIES White Cane Day
Salmon Bake
Eleven ZONE I-2 CLUBS
Activities listed are those that are MONEY-RAISING events Clubs puts on, or participate in.
2017MEETINGS/EVENTS
to Attend:
JUNE 3PORT McNEILL LIONS
CELEBRATE THEIR
50that their
Port McNeill Lions Hall
JUNE 30–JULY 4LIONS CLUB
INTERNATIONALCELEBRATING THEIR
100th CENTENNIAL in Chicago, Illinois
SOOKE HARBOURSIDE LIONS CLUB
By Lion Josie Masi
Each year the BC Lions for Children with Disabilities recognizes Lions within each District that have donated the highest amount to Easter Seals Services.
The winner receives a patch to put on their Club Banner.
This 2015 – 2016 year, the Sooke Harbourside Lions won this award for District 19i.
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ROYAL OAK Pres: Annemarie Rindt • Sec: Ken Beattie
ACTIVITIESValentines Dinner/Dance
Christmas Tree Chipping for BCThe Oak Bay Tea Party
at Willows Beach
SAANICHPres: Rick Panter • Sec: Mike Claxton
ACTIVITIES Christmas Tree Chipping, +
SOOKEPres: Gerry St. Laurent • Sec: Brian Phillips
ACTIVITIESSooke Telephone Book/Business Directory
Ballpark Concession Murray Road ParkHard Times Dance
Galloping Goose 32km Walk Annual Motorcycle Poker Run
Breakfast with SantaChristmas Tree Chipping
VICTORIA IMPERIALPres: Dave Bulinckx • Sec: Don Jones
ACTIVITIESServing hot meals at Our Place, for
people in need in Victoria. Supporting Mustard Seed Food Bank
with hampers
ZONE I-2 CLUBS ZONE I-2 CLUBS
SOOKE HARBOURSIDE
Pres: Joanne Phillips • Sec: Jane Beddows
ACTIVITIESBallpark Concession
Camp Challenge Camp ShawniganSelective Catering
Change for DiabetesPurina Walk for Dog Guides
Duck Day at the Flats+Duck Race Fall Fair Concession
Hot dogs on Saturdays in spring/ summerHuntington’s Book Sale
Taste of BCTwoonie TuesdaysWomen’s Show
Sooke Santa Parade Christmas Craft Fair Concession
Christmas Tree chipping
SOOKE DISTRICT LIONESS
Pres: Ellen Martin • Sec: Diane Morton
WEST SHORE Pres: Joan Chevrier • Sec: Gary Mitchell
ACTIVITIESCNIB Fishing Derby
Chip In for KidsNovember Dance
10th and 11th Juan de Fuca Dances at Legion
Centre Pancake BreakfastPancake Bkft for Royal Bay High School
Royal Bay Seniors Christmas Dinner
VICTORIA CHINATOWN
Pres: Alan Yuen • Sec: Art Quon
ACTIVITIESCasino Night, +
VICTORIA CHINATOWN LIONESS
Pres: Annette Quan • Sec: Donna May
ACTIVITIESYearly Author’s Banquet
Clothing Swap/Sale Birthday donations for each
Lioness CharityChinese New Years Banquet
Christmas Tree Chipping
ACTIVITIESGift bags on Mothers
and Father’s DayBallpark Concession
Fall Fair Salmon Derby dinner Museum open house
Serving refreshments at Sooke Legion #54 (for special events) Assisting the Sooke Lions Club
when requestedAnnual Oktoberfest in support
of Santa Sacks programChristmas Tree chipping
ZONE I-2 CLUBS
Activities listed are those that are MONEY-RAISING events Clubs puts on, or participate in.
CENTRAL SAANICH Pres: John Hannam • Sec: Bob Warren
ACTIVITIESPeninsula PaddleEaster Egg Hunt I.E.O.A. BBQ
School Breakfasts/After School BBQsSwiftsure Breakfast
Brentwood Days BreakfastTerry Fox Run BreakfastCommunity Ice Skate
Little League Opening Day BreakfastVictoria Therapeutic Riding Grad Day
Jaguar Car Club MG Car Show
Saanich Peninsula Harvest FeastHalloween Celebration
I.E.O.A. Truck Light ParadeChristmas in the Village
Christmas Tree Chip
GALIANO ISLANDPres: Mark Bamforth • Sec: Barry New
ACTIVITIESFiesta
Wine FestivalRoddy Wilson Ball Tournament
Pancake BreakfastsSaturday Markets
Christmas Craft Fayre Santa Ship
Eight ZONE I-3 CLUBS
People can only give you what you can receive.
- Mike Edwards
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Need NEW Money-Raising IDEAS? Ask about the one or more that twig your interest and adopt for your Club!
SALT SPRING ISLANDPres: Dorothy Christopherson
Sec: Sandy Harkema
ACTIVITIES Garage Sale
Wheelchair Bound Medical Bus Service Hart Bradley Hall RentalsClub Directory for visitors
Single Seniors Christmas dinner, +
CEDAR ~ NanaimoPres: Bob Wulff • Sec: Leslee Banks
ACTIVITIESAA Breakfast
VIUEaster, Mothers, Fathers Day Breakfasts
Bath Tub Days concession
COWICHAN LAKE Pres: Claude Cadieux • S: Brenda Cadieux
ACTIVITIESOngoing Bingo
Lake Days Parade Lion’s Day for Kids
Garage Sale Christmas Craft FairChristmas House
DUNCAN Pres: Margaret Wall • Sec: Lyne Moreau
ACTIVITIESSassy Lion Thrift Shop
City of Duncan Children’s Water ParkBC Forest Discovery Centre
SATURNA ISLANDPres: Paul Brent
Reporting Sec: Pat Hutchinson Recording Sec: Raeanne House
ACTIVITIESRobbie Burns Night Mother’s Day Bkft
Father’s Day BrunchRemembrance Day Ceremony
Prawn Fest • Santa Ship
SIDNEYPres: Bill DesLauriers • Sec: Bob Orchard
ACTIVITIESSidney Lions Food Bank
Lunchbox mobile kitchen that we take to many local Events
School Bike Roadeo with RCMP Breakfast with Santa
Christmas Hamper DriveChristmas Tree Shredding
MAYNE ISLANDPres: Brian Dearden • Sec: Richard Jarco
ACTIVITIESSteak Night • Summerfest • Fall Fair
Canada Day • Equipment Rentals Salmon BBQ • Seniors Night
Mayne Island Phone BookJapanese Garden Dinner Day Park
Santa Ship
LADYSMITHPres: Grant Stonehouse • Sec: Jim Masyk
ACTIVITIES Easter Egg Hunt
Snack ShackSpecial Woodstock Therapeutic Riding
Wooden Toys for Christmas
ZONE I-3 CLUBS
C to SEA Pres: Julie Stevens • Sec: Brent Barr
ACTIVITIESProjects supporting our youth.
Moonlight MadnessAntiques saleRock paintingSanta dinner
ZONE I-4 CLUBSZONE I-3 CLUBS
GORDON HEADPres: Jim Hoskins • Sec: John Higgs
ACTIVITIESSaanich Fair Thrift Shop
Youth Group “Back Door” for teens“The Hawgs” Band
Christmas Tree ChippingWalk for “Dog Guide”
Victoria Day & Christmas Parade, +
PENDER ISLANDS Pres/Sec: Dave Dryer
ACTIVITIESTelephone Book major project
Care Tree lighting • Polar Bear SwimHot dog sales at Halloween
MALAHAT Pres: Bob Cools • Sec: Lois Turner
ACTIVITIESCharity Golf Tournament
Kook Kar
Seven ZONE I-4 CLUBS
MILL BAYPres: Doug Riehl • Sec: Sylvia Riehl
ACTIVITIES June Fishing Derby
Easter Egg HuntPancake Breakfasts
Garage SaleHotdogs etc at Halloween Hoedown
Casino games Black Tie Dinner
Christmas Tree Chipping
All CLUB SECRETARIES:
Please send a copy of 2017/18 PU19
to PDG Steve Morey at [email protected]
so the District Roster can be made.
When filling out PU19 do not
just put an X in the Meeting Day box!
Put in the TIME of the meeting.
Thank you,PDG Steve Morey
Courage provides you the opportunity to be motivated by the possibilities of success
rather than the fear of failure.- Dr Rubin Cockrell
Progress is impossible without change,and those who cannot change their
minds cannot change anything.- George Bernard Shaw
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WILLOW POINTPres: Cheryle Fisher • S: Lynn Blackbourn
ACTIVITIES Meat Raffle, Craft Fairs
Mother’s Day Pancake BreakfastStrawberry Tea
ROYSTON-CUMBERLAND
Pres: James Billingsley • Sec: Bob Miles
ACTIVITIESMeat Bingo
Nine ZONE I-5 CLUBS
QUALICUM BAY Pres: George Stringer
Sec: Richard Leontowich
ACTIVITIESWeekly Meat Draws at
the Crown & Anchor Inn Three Pancake Breakfasts per year
Fall Fair CanteenFood Concessions during ball season
Fall Fair concessionHall Rental and Medical Aids loans
TAHSISPres: Kim Anderson • Sec: Maureen Roth
ACTIVITIESSell Hot Dogs at various events
Tahsis Days BBQ.
GOLD RIVERPres: Glenn Frame Sec: Veanna Johnston
ACTIVITIESSponsors for Wood To Wonder
carving competitionWorking bars in Gold River for community and private events.
ALERT BAYPres: Michael Jacobson-Weston
Sec: James Glendale
ACTIVITIESBingo every Thursday evening
Christmas Hamper Raffle & more
MALCOLM ISLAND Pres: Richard Shaw • Sec: John Malthouse
ACTIVITIESMt. Cain KidsfestLoonie Auction
Six ZONE I-6 CLUBS
PORT HARDYPres: Mark Bennett • Sec: Melinda Dennison
ACTIVITIES Bingo every Thursday Night through
December (except the 24th) December 31st celebrations
Participating in the Timmy’s Road Blocks
PORT ALICEPres: Dave Stewart • Sec: Terressa Cliff
ACTIVITIESAnnual Slow Pitch Tournament
Concession/Beer Garden
PORT McNEILLPres: Tom Hopkins • Sec: Geoff Harrop
ACTIVITIES911 Reflective Address Signs
CELEBRATING
50 YEARSon JUNE 4, 2017
PORT McNEILL LIONESS
Pres: Christina Hinton Sec: Joanie Hoddinott
BAYNES SOUNDPres: Jacqueline Miller • Sec: Nancy Sim
ACTIVITIESAnnual Wheelbarrow Push
Weekly Meat Draws at The Fanny Bay Inn Ongoing fundraising
COMOX VALLEY MONARCH
Pres: Chris LittleSec: Cathy Specht
BLACK CREEK Pres: Terry Levesque • S: Lynne Davidson
ACTIVITIESProvide Bar ServiceAnnual Garage Sale
ZONE I-5 CLUBS
COMOX VALLEYPres: Bob Scales • Sec: Nancy Owen
ACTIVITIESWeekly Bingo • Mints SalesGaming Equipment Rentals
ACTIVITIESSell 911 Reflective Address Signs
Provide Bar ServiceProject Canadian Pride
Christmas Cake Sale
Activities listed are those that are MONEY-RAISING events Clubs puts on, or participate in.
ACTIVITIESPennies for Puppies
Lioness Garage Sales Catering Service
Christmas Showcase of Arts & Crafts
MALCOLM ISLAND
Lions ClubBy Lion John Malthouse, Club Secretary
APRIL 29th in Sointula #60-2nd Street we are holding an auction of contents at an old well known boat house that is scheduled for demolition. It contains many old and valued boat house trea-surers etc. including old lathes, grinding wheels, brass props, mast poles, planks, beams, old windows, bicycle, broad axe, etc. Promising to be a big event.
This will raise funds for local charities, societies. Viewing starts at 11 a.m. and auction starts at 1 p.m. Beer garden and concession stand available.
We are also renovating the Kaleva Trail, popular with locals and tourists.
We provide funding assistance for stage arts at the school and fundraising for the field trips.
The FINN fund continues to assist those needing help accessing critical medical assistance down island.
Always something to keep local Lions busy serving our community.
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GABRIOLA Pres: Betsy Banford • Sec: Carol Martin
ACTIVITIESLandscaping Medical Clinic Grounds
FirewoodSeniors/Disabled Taxi Service
Concert on the Green Pancake Breakfasts
Purina Walk for Dog GuidesChristmas Ferry Line Collections
HUB CITY NANAIMO Pres: Kim Fahr • Sec: Peter Thomas
ACTIVITIES ?
NANAIMOPres: Larrie Taylor • Sec: Gaylord Merkel
ACTIVITIES Bowen Park Duck Pond
Wheelchair Ramp ProgramLions Flea MarketChristmas Parade
Christmas Tree Chip In
ZONE I-7 CLUBS
ALBERNI VALLEYPres: Dianna Dalton • Sec: Ron Metcalfe
Rec Sec: Donald Hudson
ACTIVITIESAnnual TV Auction Supermarket Dash
Hot Dog Sales911 Reflective Signs
NANOOSE BAYPres: Phil Wilson • Sec: Bea Kolodziej
ACTIVITIESMeat Draws
Easter Egg Hunt Teddy Bear Picnic Pancake Breakfast
Special Community EventsChristmas Tree Chipping
PROTECTION ISLAND Pres: Lin Neufeld
Sec: Shawne Wasilieff ACTIVITIES
PI Lions Bottle/Can RecyclingMedical Supplies Lending
PARKSVILLEPres: Jim Hoffman Sec: Gail Vuilliamy
ACTIVITIESFree family ice-skating every Sunday
BingoKite Fest
Breakfast with Santa
PARKSVILLE LIONESSPres: Kirsteen McLean
Sec: Kathy Green
NANAIMO HARBORLITES LIONESS
Pres: Gwen Atkin • Sec: Jane EadeACTIVITIES
Small Event CateringAnnual Garage SaleBeach Fest, Kite Fest
Get Away Raffle DrawAnnual Christmas Craft FairSeniors Christmas Dinner
ACTIVITIES Flea Market Concessions
Plant SaleCDC Gift Wrapping
Angel Flight Christmas Tree Chipping
Nine ZONE I-7 CLUBS ZONE I-7 CLUBS
Need NEW Money-Raising IDEAS? Ask about the one or more that twig your interest and adopt it for your Club!
WE ARE HONOURED TO HAVE
KNOWN & SERVED WITH THIS LIONESS
WHO HAS NOW LEFT US.
ZONE I-7
LionessGeorgina Gilmore
of the Parksville Lioness Club passed away on March 27, 2017.
Georgina was a Parksville Lioness for 23 years and served five years as Secretary at District level.
She was Treasurer of her own Club for manyyears, up til her death.
PARKSVILLELioness Club
Parksville Lioness received a $14,000 Gaming Grant. Shown above are
Lioness Loise Haugland, Fran Carrat, Noreen Giroux, Lioness President Kirsteen,
and Parksville MLA Michelle Stilwell.
Parksville Lioness Pres. Kirsteen Mclean welcomes our newest
member Louise Haugland.