September 2010 Newsletter - District 26-M4

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District 26M-4 News September 2010
Home of District Governor Lion William Calhoon
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“Thank you for buying me glasses. I can’t believe what a difference they have made in my life!”
“Thank you for the scholarship. It will help a lot when I go to school.”
These simple thank you’s mean a lot to me. I know that many of you have experienced similar
examples of appreciation from people whose lives you have touched.
One way to impact youth and fulfill President Scrugg’s “engaging youth campaign” is to take the
Peace Poster contest to a school in your area. This year’s theme is “A Vision of Peace.” You can order
the kit to get you started through the Lions website. The cost of the kit is $9.95 plus shipping and
handling. The contest is open to those students who will be 11 through 13 on Nov.15th, 2010. If you
have any questions, you can contact our district Peace Poster chairman, Greg Thompson, or myself
and we will be glad to help you. See Poster below:
I am continuing my club visits. Sadly, when I called the Rosendale Lions Club to schedule a visit,
I was told they were disbanding their club. It was hard news to hear since they had been a club since
1951. They still had 9 members but because of member’s health and different circumstances they
didn’t feel like they could continue. They were a great asset to their community and had spent
countless hours doing their fundraisers, namely, their delicious “fried chicken dinners.”
We must always be mindful of the fact that we need to recruit members. This is the only way to
insure that your club will continue to be able to serve your respective communities. I’m not saying
this is an easy thing to do. Be inventive. Set goals. Your existence as a club depends on it. Pass the
torch. Mentor someone. Let someone else have the opportunity to be a Lion. President Scrugg’s said
his proudest moments are not what he does, but what he teaches someone else to do. Showing
someone how they can make a difference is a rewarding experience.
2009-2010 Grand Prize Winner
Yu-Min Chen
13 yr old from Taiwan
“The Power of Peace”
Lion Shirley and I attended an officer training session held at Amazonia, Mo. PDG Ann Anderson,
IPDG Duane Clodfelter and PDG Gary Vogel were instructors. The feedback from those attending
was very positive. I know the other training classes held at Norborne and Hamilton have been very
well attended also. The last scheduled class will be held at Laredo. We owe a big thanks to all
involved in these training classes. Lion Ann commented that she knew everyone leads busy lives and
it was commendable that busy Lions take time out to learn about the offices they have been entrusted
to perform.
Just a reminder that each year the first Saturday in October is “We Serve Day.”
Until next time,
A roaring Lion,
District Governor Bill Calhoon
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Did You Know
Lions International estimates that River Blindness will
be eliminated in Africa by 2012
GREETINGS FROM YOUR 2ND VDG
Well, summer is drawing to a close but it has not been uneventful. August was a somewhat busy month for
club visitations. I personally accompanied DG Bill on 7 of them. I believe I missed one visit. It has been
fun getting out and meeting the officers and members of these various clubs. I look forward to the next
few months as we continue with these visits.
My own club, The Smithville Lions, participated in “Hot Summer Nights”, which is a concert in the square
series of events on the four Friday nights in August in Smithville. Each night has a different theme,
Emergency Vehicle Night, Back to School Night, Patriotic Night and Classic Car Night. The Lions Club set
up a taco stand and sold “Taco’s in a Bag” and bottled water. We were rained out two of the four nights
but we still feel that overall the events were successful. We will be having our annual Mum Sale Sept. 9th
thru the 11th.
September looks as though it will be even busier as DG Bill has many more visits planned. Hamilton Lions
Club has its 50th anniversary celebration on Sept. 11th, which we will be attending, and we will be attending
the USA/Canada Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. the forth weekend of the month. I will be reporting on that
event next month.
Thank you again for the opportunity to serve the district in this capacity and I look forward to meeting and
visiting with more of you in the near future.
Yours in Lionism
George Spengler, 2nd VDG
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Lions of Missouri,
The time has come for our Multiple District to be afforded the opportunity to put forth a candidate for the
office of International Director of Lions Clubs International. Any Lion in good standing who has served in
the office of District Governor has the opportunity to file for the Multiple District endorsement for this
office.
It should be noted that the filing deadline as per MD-26 Constitution & By-Laws, Section #6, Paragraph G,
Item #2, is October 1st of this year to the Council of Governors Chairperson. Letters should be in writing
stating the Lions intent and a brief listing of credentials.
It should also be noted that the Executive Officers and Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International are
seeking the highest caliber of candidates for this position.
Should any Lion have questions please do not hesitate to contact any one of the Past Directors from our
Multiple District.
In Lionism,
Lion Leland Kolmeyer PID
Directory Corrections
#1 Page 14 Cosby Club Change Richard Post's phone # to 816-662-2619
#2 Page 20 Helena Club Change Ron Gillett's phone # to 816-369-3835
#3 Page 24 Mendon Club Change meeting time to 7:00 pm and add Greg Young's
ph # 660-272-4499
#4 Page 21 change Keytesville's meetings to the 1st Thursday
#5 Page 28 Rushville change Amy Clary's Area Code to 785
#6 Page 30 St. Joe Southside change Marvin Huffman's e-mail to .com instead
of .net
#7 Page 3 Region 3, Zone 2, Lion John McKinzie correct E-mail
john.mckinzie@commercebank.com
#8 page 14 Ex. Spgs. sec Lion Jim Rice correct Ph. # 816-630-7423
#9 Due to the loss of the President in the Pattonsburg Club, The Vice president will take
over as Pres. #10 Page 26 Rob Bozarth 660 367-4642 17537 115th Street, Pattonsburg, MO 64670
#11 Green City, Sec. change Page 19 Deanna King 660 874-4389
310 South St. Green City, MO 63545 djking@nemr.net
#12 Addition----Page 4 Region 5--Zone 1 Chairperson Bob Donoho (H) 660-738-4496 (C) 660-247-1530 18855 LIV 405, Ludlow, MO 64656 zachsPAPA54@hotmail.com
#13 Page 31 Unionville Change Linda Oppermans e-mail to lopper@nemr.net
#14 Page 27 Ridgeway Change meetings to 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 7 PM.
President Dorothy Olds 660-872-6890 20403 W 230th Pl, Ridgeway, MO 64481
Sec/Treas Janie Selby, 23998 Estate Hwy T, Ridgeway, MO 64481 selbyfamily1996@yahoo.com
#15 Maryville Host new secretary: Lion Al Orgeron, 27612 242nd Street, Maryville, MO
64468 -- Res. - 660.582.3331, cajunaray@aol.com
#16 Maryville Pride Lions do NOT meet at Movie Magic. They meet at St. Francis Hospital Cafeteria.
#17 Page 17 Change the Gentry Lions Club meeting to the 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 PM. #18 Page 29 #18 Phone number change for Lion Melody Noah-- 1-816-752-8397 #19 Page 3: Region 4-Zone 1 Chrm, Lion June Shippʼs email is juneshipps@yahoo.com
#20 Page 7: Leader Dog, Lion Vernon Noahʼs email is vernonnoah62@yahoo.com
#21 Page 24: Maryville Pride meets at Movie Magic, 216 W 3rd Maryville
#22 Page 27: Platte City Club, David Clark's e-mail is david.clark1@dnsf.com
#23 Page 28: Salisburyʼs meeting is on Wednesday. The Pres is Reuben Tisdale, 303 E 7th St., Salisbury
#24 Page 29: Savannah, Lion Melody Noahʼs address is 4313 N 31 St, St Joseph, MO 64506,
melnoah2010@yahoo.com
#25 St Joseph Eastside: Lion Floyd Wheatʼs email is fdwheat@gmail.com; Lion Leslie (Kathy) Reeseʼs
email is Kathyburgerreese@hotmail.com; Lion Lindell Schiermeyerʼs email is linjen@oyumlive.net
#26 Smithville meets at Lowmanʼs Cafe
#27 Page 30: St Joseph Host, Lion Maggie Elderʼs email is magnolia38@stjoelive.com
#28 Page 31: Westboro, Lion Kim Evanʼs email is kaml01@hughes.net
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September 2010
September 23-25, 2010 -USA/Canada Forum Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 24th & 25th, 2010 Liberty Fall Festival on the square
September 25th, 2010 The Kearney Lions Club will be presenting the 4th annual Jesse James
Showdown Mud Run at the Jesse James Park September 25, 2010 ( rain date October 2).
Contact information is via the Outlaw Mud Site www.Scotts4x4.com.
September 25th, 2010 The Faucett Lions' Club and St. Joseph Eastside Lions' Club will cosponsor a fish fry at the Faucett Lions' Club building on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. The meal includes drink and dessert. Cost is $8.00, adults and $6.00, under age 13.
September 26th, 2010 Amazonia Club fall fest on September 26th, 2010 with all day activities.
October 2010
October 3rd, 2010 Pattonsburg Lions Club Antique Car Show
October 9th, 2010 Amazonia Flea Market
October 12th, 2010 Liberty Community Center Health Fair - 10:00 Am until Noon & 4:00 PM
to 8:00 PM - Glaucomo & Amblyopia Screening
October 16th, 2010 Braymer Lions Fish Fry @ American Legion 5:00 to 7:00 PM
October 22nd, 2010 St. Joseph Host Lions Annual Trivia Night
October 23rd, 2010 Liberty Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Comm Center from 7:00 to 11:00
AM
October 23rd 2010 Laredo Ozark Supper on Saturday October 23rd, 2010 from 11:00 AM
until 7:00 PM--Soups, Ham & Beans, Cornbread, Applesauce, Slaw and Pie--Eat what you
want and pay what you want--Sponsored by the Laredo Lions Club at the Laredo Community
Center
Oct 30th, 2010 Council of Governors - time and place later
November 2010
Nov. 6th, 2010 2nd Cabinet Meeting Time & Place TBA
November 13th, 2010 Braymer Lions Spaghetti Supper @ Caldwell Cty Nutrition Site in Polo
5:00 to 7:00 PM Free Will Offering - Pitch Tournament Following the meal
November 13th, 2010 Westboro Lions Pancake and sausage Breakfast. 8 to 11 a.m. located at
the Westboro Firehouse/community room. Diabetes testing will be available.
Nov. 20th, 2010 25th anniversary of Maryville Pride We will be holding a banquet on
November 20, 2010. More information will be forthcoming.
December 2010
December 10th thru 18th, 2010 St. Joseph Host Lions Annual Fruit Sale - Our fruit trailer will
be set up at East Hills Mall in the parking lot just inside the North entrance. contact Brian
Carson at: mobluesboy@hotmail.com or Brad Graves at: dbgappraisal@ponyexpress.net
Future Years Calendars
March 11th & 12th 2011 District Convention at Hamilton
June 11th, 2011 4th Cabinet Meeting - Place and Time TBA
July 4th thru 8th, 2011 International Convention in Seattle, Wash.
September 2011 - USA/Canada Forum Anchorage, Alaska
June 22-26, 2012 International Convention in Busan, Korea
July 5th thru 9th, 2013 International Convention in Hamburg, Germany
September 2013 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum will be held at the Overland Park
Convention Center in September 2013
MLERF Giving Goals Set for Fiscal Year
“The office manager at my doctor’s office informed me that you fellows provided me the corneal tissue
at no cost. I extend a most heartfelt THANK YOU for your act of kindness, as I have no medical insurance.”
In 2010, Gregory R., a cornea transplant recipient, was one of the 27 Eye Care Assistance patients
served by the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation and Heartland Lions Eye Banks. Through the
program, we helped cover the costs of cataracts treatment, gratis corneal tissue and other eye care
procedures for those in need.
But that’s not who all we helped. Last year, thanks in part to donations from M-4 clubs, we saved more
than 42,000 individuals from vision loss through our free vision screenings and the Eye Bank, not to
mention the thousands of people worldwide who received free donated eyeglasses through our eyeglass
recycling program.
As the need for affordable vision care continues to rise, so does the need for funding. Therefore, Lion
Betty Cooksey, your M-4 Sight Committee representative, and the Foundation have set an M-4 district sight
fundraising goal of $18,000 for fiscal year 2010/2011. With your club’s commitment toward this goal, we
can continue to provide quality service to your friends and neighbors right here in Northwest Missouri.
Donations toward this year’s sight goal can be sent to the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation, 404
Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65201. If you have questions, please feel free to contact our development
department at 800-283-1982, ext. 115.
Thank you again to all the clubs in M-4 for your continued volunteerism and your dedication to fighting
blindness in Missouri and around the world.
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Convention Speakers
M-1 Feb. 25-27, 2011 ID Robert Smith (Vickie) 8990 Glen Alder Way, Sacramento,
California 95826 (C) 916-837-9668 (H) 916-363-0185 email redspop@aol.com
M-2 Mar. 24-27, 2011 ID Ron Johnson (June) PO Box 525, Sebago, Maine 04029 (C)
207-653-8018 (H) 207-787-3145 email lionronjohnson@yahoo.com
M-3 Mar. 4-6, 2011 ID Anne Smarsh (DG Tom) 15925 W. 21st Street North, Colwich,
Kansas 67030 (C) 316-304-0380 (H) 316-796-0953 email t.smarsh@att.net
M-4 Mar. 11-13, 2011 ID Dr. Gary Anderson (Cheryl) Riverfront Plaza Bldg. #10, 55
Campau Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (C) 616-460-2012 (H) 616-457-3048
email ga@andersoneye.com
M-5 Feb. 18-20, 2011 ID Haynes Townsend (Donna) 1108 West Lakeshore Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30720 (C) 706-217-7605 (H) 706-226-4438 email hht@optilink.us
M-6 Mar. 11-13, 2011 ID Dr. Eugene Spiess (Rita) 516 Semillon Lane, Moore, South
Carolina 29369 (C) 864-316-1830 (H) 864-576-5503 email gene.spiess@att.net
M-7 Mar. 5-6, 2011 ID Daniel O'Reilly (Maryanne) 4024 Elmwood Ave. Stickney,
Illinois 60402 (C) 708-860-1211 (H) 708-749-2433 email doreilly1@aol.com
Braymer Lions Club
Fish Fry $10 adults, $5.00
children over 6 years old
Braymer American Legion
Building
October 16, 2010
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pitch tournament after the
meal
Braymer Lions Club
Spaghetti supper Free will
offering
Held at Caldwell County
Nutrition Site, Polo, Mo
November 13, 5:00 to 7:00
Pitch tournament after the meal
The Host LIONS Club in St. Joseph is having
their annual TRIVIA NIGHT Fundraiser, to
help fund our Christmas Toys for Girls and
Boys program, on Friday evening, October
22nd. It will be a Halloween Theme evening
and contestants are encouraged to come in
costume. Cost is $10.00 a player with teams
limited to 10 players each. It will be held at
the Benton Club, 402 North 7th Street in St.
Joseph, MO. Doors open at 6:00 and game
begins at 7:00 sharp. Contact Judy
Hausman at: j.hausman@yahoo.com or
Denise Simpson at: mcadllen@gmail.com
Also...our annual Fruit Sale is set for
December 10th through the 18th. Our fruit
trailer will be set up at East Hills Mall in the
parking lot just inside the North entrance. contact Brian Carson at:
mobluesboy@hotmail.com or Brad Graves
at: dbgappraisal@ponyexpress.net
PDG Bob VanSickle
14580 Red Rock Dr.
Platte City, Mo. 64079
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