THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS DISTRICT N4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR S NEWSLETTER DECEMBER, 2010

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1 THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS DISTRICT N4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR S NEWSLETTER DECEMBER, 2010 LIGHTING THE WAY THROUGH LIONISM Page 2 District Governor s Message 3 Christmas from DG Lewis 4 1st VDG Message 2nd VDG Message TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. Reminders for Successful Meetings Protocol to be used at Club Meetings 6. MD N Council Chair Message 7. From MD N Fall Conference From Clarenville Lions Club LCI Essay Contest for Visually Impaired Students 11. From Pouch Cove Lions Club From the Environmental Chair 12. District Peace Poster 13. Notice of Motions 14. From Random Lions Club 15. District Governor s Visits DISTRICT WEBSITE: DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS 15TH OF EACH MONTH. Send to g.osborne@eastlink.ca Lewis Fifield District Governor P.O. Box 621 Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0 Tel: (709) lewis@lionsnl.ca Ron Pond Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer P.O. Box 415 Glovertown, NL A0G 2L0 Tel: (709) ronaldpond@nf.sympatico.ca Morgan Pardy 1st VDG P.O. Box 145 Garnish, NL A0E 1T0 Tel: (709) morganthomaspardy@yahoo.ca Gail Osborne 2nd VDG/DG Newsletter Editor P.O. Box 7504 Clarenville, NL A5A 3A1 Tel: (709)

2 2 FROM THE DESK OF DISTRICT GOVERNOR LEWIS FIFIELD Well here we are only a few days away from Christmas. Jean and I had a very busy November month. We started off visiting Trepassey for an afternoon meeting, then of Community Five. From there we went to the MD Fall Conference in Amehrst, N.S., and then back, and we finished up in Garnish. I must say we enjoyed meeting new Lions and making new friends; everyone was so friendly and we were welcomed with open arms. While I was attending the Charter night celebrations in Pouch Cove, I had the privilege, along with CC/ PDG Len, to present a plaque to Immediate Past President Lion Lillian Moran as the Best President in MD N. Congratulations Lion Lillian. On the weekend of December 4 & 5, 2010, I along with eleven other Lions attended a GMT and GLT training seminar at the Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp. The seminar was facilitated by PID Terry Graham. Lions from N3 also attended. We met Saturday evening from 6 to 8:30 pm and again on Sunday from 9am to 12 noon. The sessions went really well and everybody thoroughly enjoyed it. This was PID Terry s first visit to the Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp and he was very impressed with it. The Lions that attended will now try and work around the items that PID Terry went over with us. The main idea was to inform the members of the MERL team and Zone Chairs that this is the final year for the MERL team as we know it. The MERL team will be replaced by a Global Membership Team (GMT) and a Global Leadership Team (GLT). This will all take place next year on July 1, At the beginning of this Lions year, I asked all Cabinet Chairs to appoint two Lions to their Committees. This way, the Chair would not be alone and may get more ideas on the things that this Committee could do. Since the DGO in Marystown, some District Chairs have notified me as to the Lions they chose. I still need to hear from more of the Cabinet. The other reason I did this was to try and get more Lions involved, and who knows, one of those Lions may like to take over that Committee next year or the following year. So please appoint the new members. Our International President Scruggs has asked us to Shine a Light on Hunger for the months of December and January. With the Christmas Season fast approaching, we need to look at the less fortunate in our community. We need to make sure that our food banks are full. Some Clubs supply food hampers and Christmas dinners, and some do this in conjunction with the churches and other organizations. I guess by the time you read this, most of the Clubs Christmas activities will be over. I trust you all had fun doing this. Don t forget to check our District Website for my visitation schedule. If you want me to attend your Club for either a Charter Night or meeting please contact me as soon as possible. Jean and I wish all the best to you and yours at Christmas and may you have a happy and healthy New Year. Lewis

3 3 At Christmas A man is at his finest towards the finish of the year; He is almost what he should be when the Christmas season's here; Then he's thinking more of others than he's thought the months before, And the laughter of his children is a joy worth toiling for. He is less a selfish creature than at any other time; When the Christmas spirit rules him he comes close to the sublime." Through one of the marvels of modern technology, the internet, I am able, this Christmas Season, to relay to all Lions/Lioness and Leos of District N- 4, the very best for this Blessed Christmas Season. Since becoming a Lion 37 years ago, my aim has been TO SERVE Your loyalty, your confidence in me in choosing me as your District Governor, has been my abundant reward. I speak now from my home and from my heart to you all. To those with blindness, sickness, or infirmity; and to those who are celebrating this season, with their children and grand-children. To all - to each - I wish a Happy Christmas. God Bless You! District Governor N-4 Lewis

4 4 FROM THE 1ST VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR Hello Fellow Lions, Another month has passed, and by your Activities Reports, Clubs are busy doing what we do best helping the less fortunate, helping those in need. At this time of year we are preparing Christmas Hampers, donating food to the food banks, and toys for the Happy Tree. Hoping everyone will have a wonderful Christmas Day. There are still some Clubs we are not getting reports from. You know who you are; please make an effort to get your reports in so you can get credit for what you are doing. If we don t know what you are doing, we cannot give you credit for it. A lot of Clubs report on their Senior Citizen s Party, which is nice as it shows your community you care about all the community members. In return, you gain the community s support. I was over to Amherst, N.S. to the Multiple District Convention. A fine gathering of Lions and all meetings were very informative. I met a lot of new Lions, met Presidents and Secretaries from other Provinces that were Newfoundlanders. Myself and Ruth would like to wish each Lion and their family a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. I hope the new year is a very prosperous one. Thank you very much. Lion Morgan V.D.G. "Lionism: Kindness in Motion" FROM THE 2ND VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lions, December marks the half-way point of our Lions year. The past six months for me as your 2nd Vice-District Governor has been a wonderful experience. Since last month s newsletter, I ve visited the Grand Bank and the Garnish Lions Clubs for their Charter nights. It is great to see, personally, the accomplishments of these clubs, enjoy the fellowship of their company and, of course, enjoy their hospitality and food. The first weekend in December a training session was given at the Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp. The purpose of this training session was to introduce the District Governors, Vice-District Governors, Zone Chairs and MERL teams of Districts N3 and N4 to the Global Membership Team (GMT) and the Global Leadership Team (GLT) which will replace MERL as we have come to know it. I look forward to learning more about this innovation from Lions Clubs International. GMT and GLT should enable all Districts to increase in membership and to provide opportunities for Clubs to better serve our communities. My husband, Lion Jerry, and I would like to wish you and your families Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. May this special time of the year provide you with the peace, love and happiness you all deserve. Yours in Lionism, Lion Gail

5 5 REMINDERS FOR SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS Be prompt and start meeting on time. Make and follow an Agenda, keep on schedule. Be just and firm, but courteous to all. Let the majority be heard. Allow each proposition full and free debate. Allow only one item of business on the floor at one time. The individual s desire must be merged for the good of all. Use business procedures to facilitate action not to obstruct. Keep committees active and effective. Hold regular and purposeful Executive Committee Meetings. Adjourn meetings on Schedule. PROTOCOL TO BE USED AT CLUB MEETINGS The President being presiding officer should recognize those present in the following order. DISTRICT GOVERNOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS PAST INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS CABINET SECRETARY TREASURER VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS ZONE CHAIRPERSON PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS VISITING CLUB PRESIDENTS VISITING LIONS AND GUESTS LIONS MEMBERS

6 6 From MD Council Chair, PDG Len Mooney Fellow Council, Vice-District Governors, and Lions, From my home to your home. We are getting so close to Christmas and the special time we have to share with family and friends that I want to take this opportunity to send you Greetings and Good Wishes. It is now time to take a little break from all we do as Lions to help serve our communities. I know that as Lions you will be out helping those in need. We will be contributing time, money, service and friendship to our fellow man by our Christmas concerts for shut-ins, by offering dinners to seniors and those less fortunate and I want to say a special thank you to families of Lions who often join with their family to help spread good cheer to all. Many times we do not know how much our work and service is appreciated, but so many seniors who are alone really appreciate you coming out and having a party and dancing with those who are able to get up and move, by having sing songs and by participating in Santa Claus Parades and Christmas Tree Lighting and by serving coffee and hot chocolate. But I think most of all that everyone appreciates a warm extended hand in friendship and blessings or that little hug we often give at special occasions because there is not a better feeling in the world when we give and receive those feelings especially a smile on the face of a man, woman or child. I was told a long time ago by someone that for each smile you give, you receive a 100. Give hundreds and you will receive thousands and that my friends is what makes Christmas what it should be. The next time you are walking in a crowd just smile and look and see how many smiles you receive. It will surprise you I know that Ruth and I have enjoyed meeting Lions throughout our multiple and those friendships we formed we will cherish for ever. We had a wonderful time in Port Aux Basques and also in Amherst and it was great to see the support that your District Governors are receiving as they visit their clubs and receive their reports of what you are doing. Do not keep secrets from your clubs, your district chairs, your friends or your families. Tell everyone you meet what you do and why you do it and ask everyone you know and meet to join you in what you do. Some will say yes, I will. Some will say no I won't but give them the chance to say yes or no. When you are out selling your tickets or take out dinners you get the same response. We will be having our Multiple Convention in May in St John's. When family and friends ask what would you like as a Christmas gift tell them Porter, Air Canada and West Jet have seat sales on and a one way ticket is as low as $79. One child could fly you down and one could fly you back and if you have a large family maybe they could cover a night at a hotel. Newfoundland has many beautiful historic and beautiful sights and it is the first place in North America to see the sun rise. Come join us for our convention and stay a while and enjoy our friendship and hospitality. We would love to meet more Lions in our multiple and attend your conventions and if we are not able to do so in person remember we are only a phone call or an away. If we can help you please let us know as we are a family and a Lions family is called a pride and we are proud to be Lions. We not only serve,we care. May this be the Best Christmas you ever had so far and may next year s be better again. Council Chair Len Mooney

7 7 MULTIPLE DISTRICT N FALL CONFERENCE Amherst, N.S. Nov International Director Anne Smarsh with MD N Governors l-r DG George Mitton, N1; DG Bobby Dean, N2; ID Anne Smarsh; DG Frank Bonnell, N3; DG Lewis Fifield, N4.. CST Training Open Session conducted by Past Council Chair PDG Oral Clarke FROM THE CLARENVILLE LIONS CLUB At the lighting of the 2010 VOCM "Happy Tree", the Clarenville Lions Club made donations of $1, each to Jackie Dollimont of VOCM for the "Happy Tree" and to Majors Fred and Gloria Pond for the Clarenville Area Food Bank. Shown in the photo (l r) Lion Bill Butt, Lion President Graham Bursey, Lion Secretary Yvonne Godfrey, Jackie Dollimont, Majors Gloria and Fred Pond, and Lion Alf Rodway

8 8 The following was supplied by Past District Governor Lion Sam Parsons. This memo was sent by Lions Clubs International. The rules and entry form mentioned in the memo can be found on the next two pages. Dear Lions, Lions Clubs International is offering you an opportunity to support your local visuallyimpaired youth. The Lions International Essay Contest is open to 11, 12 and 13-yearold students who are visually impaired. Work with your fellow Lions, local schools and area families to identify young people who are interested in participating and who could benefit from this program. One grand prize winner will be awarded and US$5,000. The theme for this essay is Power of Peace. Each essay must be submitted with a completed entry form. Essays must be no longer than 500 words in length, submitted in English, type-written in black ink and double-spaced. Read the complete rules and entry form to get started. Thank you for your consideration. Dane LaJoye Public Relations Division Manager Lions Clubs International Continued on page 9

9 9 LIONS INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST RULES Contest is open to students who are considered visually impaired according to their national guidelines and will be 11, 12 or 13 years of age on November 15, Only a Lions club can sponsor the contest. The contest may be sponsored in a local school(s) or organized, sponsored youth group(s), or individuals may be sponsored as well. A Lioness club can sponsor the contest through its sponsoring Lions club. The contest theme is Power of Peace. Essays must be no longer than 500 words in length, submitted in English, type-written in black ink and double-spaced. Each essay must be submitted with a completed entry form. Essays submitted without completed entry forms will be automatically disqualified. Only one entry per student per year, and each entry must be the work of only one student. Essay entries cannot have already been published. Any essays found to be plagiarized will be automatically disqualified and the student will be prohibited from entering any future Lions competitions. One grand prize winner will receive an award and US$5,000. The winner will be notified by June 1. The postmark deadline for a club to send one winning essay to the district governor is February 15. Note: A participating club should notify its district governor in advance of sending an entry. A club not belonging to a district must send its entry directly to the Public Relations Department at Lions Clubs International (to be postmarked by March 1). The postmark deadline for a district to send one winning essay to the multiple district council chairperson is March 1. A district not belonging to a multiple district must send its entries directly to the Public Relations Department at Lions Clubs International (to be postmarked by March 1). The postmark deadline for a multiple district to send one winning essay to the Public Relations Department at Lions Clubs International is March 15. Multiple districts (and clubs not belonging to districts and districts not belonging to multiple districts) may send their essay entries and forms to: Essay Contest, Public Relations Department, Lions Clubs International, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL Entries and forms may also be sent to Lions Clubs International Headquarters by fax at or to pr@lionsclubs.org (the words Lions Essay Contest must appear in the Subject Line of the ). Participants accept all responsibility for late, lost, misdirected or illegible entries. Entries sent with insufficient postage will be disqualified. Entries cannot be acknowledged or returned; they become property of Lions Clubs International upon receipt. Essays cannot be published without written permission from Lions Clubs International. However, sponsoring clubs, districts and multiple districts have permission to publish their sponsored essays. In consideration for the opportunity to enter the Lions International Essay Contest, participants agree to allow Lions Clubs International to use their names, photographs and essays for promotional and publicity purposes. An international grand-prize winner is not eligible to receive subsequent prizes in future Lions International Essay Contests. By entering, participants agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the judges and Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs International may cancel the contest without notice at any time. The contest is void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. Continued on page 10

10 10 LIONS INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST ENTRY FORM Please type or print clearly. All information and signatures are required. I. Student Information Winner s Name Essay Title Age Birth Date Check One: Male Female Day/Month/Year School Grade Home Phone Number* Student s Street Address (No P.O. Boxes) City, State, Country Postal or ZIP Code Parent or Legal Guardian Signature II. Lions Club Information Club Name Club Number District Number President Name Cell (or Home) Phone* Work Phone* Street Address (No P.O. Boxes) City, State, Country Postal or ZIP Code Club President Signature III. District Information District Governor Cell (or Home) Phone* Work Phone* District Governor Signature IV. Multiple District Information Multiple District Council Chairperson Cell (or Home) Phone* Work Phone* Council Chairperson Signature *Include area code in the U.S. or country and city codes outside the U.S.

11 11 I am so pleased and honoured to have received this award as well as the Best Club & Best President Awards at our Marystown Convention. I will treasure them always. To be the first female president of our club and to receive such prestigious awards as these, I can certainly say I had a great TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) behind me. Thank you so very much!! Yours in Lionism IPP Lion Lillian Moran Pouch Cove Lions Club POUCH COVE LIONS CLUB 28TH CHARTER NIGHT Pouch Cove 2009/2010 President Lillian Moran being presented with the Multiple District Outstanding President Award by MDN Council Chair Len Mooney and DG Lewis Fifield. Go Green To Protect Our Planet! Go green to protect our planet through environmental projects. Lions Community and Environmental programs help us to understand, celebrate and protect our planet and its inhabitants. These programs include : * Lions Crew at work * Culture and the Performance * Lions Green Team * Lions Environmental photo Contest Please keep me informed of any and all of your Clubs Environmental commitments. To date I have been contacted by seven clubs in the District. I encourage all other clubs to do the same. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMS! Also get involved in the Environmental Photo Contest. Contact me at : OR dbonnell@persona.ca OR P.O.Box 316, Dildo, A0B1P0 Have a Merry Christmas & an Environmentally Friendly New Year! Lion Diane Bonnell Environmental Chair

12 12 O DISTRICT PEACE POSTER CONTEST WINNER On November 21, 2010 the annual District N4 Peace Poster Contest for Lions International was held at the Shearstown Lions Club. There were 17 posters on display by students ranging from 11 to 13 years of age. This contest gives these students a chance to show off their unique ability to portray THEIR vision of our theme this year VISION OF PEACE. Two art teachers and an artist did the judging this year. The judges were, Jacqueline Moultin, St. Peters Elementary, Upper Island Cove; Christie Worthman, Holy Redeemer School, Spaniards Bay and Maurice Mason, artist, Clarkes Beach. They were very impressed at the imagination shown. MHA Roland Butler and Deputy Mayor Phillip Woods, Town of Bay Roberts attended the event. They both commented on how well these students did and how proud of they were to be a part of this event, encouraging them to keep up the good work. Maurice Mason was also impressed and was honoured to be asked to help out. He told the children never to give up and always strive to do better. The first place winner was Jacob Manning, age 12, Frank Roberts Jr. High, Conception Bay South Lions Club; second place winner was Kyle Best, age 12, Balbo Elementary, Clarenville Lions Club; third place went to Julia Vokey, age 11, Cape St. Francis Elementary, Pouch Cove Lions Club; honorable mention went to Alena Reid-Djukin, Mount Pearl Institute, Mount Pearl Lions Club. We had a very successful evening. Respectfully submitted by Lion Margaret Bradbury District Peace Poster Chairperson First Place winner Jacob Manning, age 12, Frank Roberts Jr. High

13 13 NOTICE OF MOTIONS DISTRICT N 4 FEBRUARY 5, District cover the cost of Cancellation Insurance on tickets which are covered by District funds. 2. Lions International provides $ to help with associated costs for an adult companion to attend the International Convention with the District Governor Elect. The Budget and Audit Committee are recommending that District N 4 provide an additional $ to further help offset costs. 3. The District provide a stipend of $1, to the outgoing District Governor at the end of his/her year. This will replace the current practice. 4. The District increase the allowance for the 2 nd Vice District Governor from $1, to $1, Change all references of spouse to read Adult Companion. 6. The Budget and Audit Committee be mandated to bring in a balanced budget without having to use funds from reserve.

14 14 RANDOM LIONS CHRISTMAS FUN The Random Lions celebrated Christmas with their annual Christmas Cake Bingo, Lunch with Santa entertainment provided by Terry Reilly (yes, those are Terry s shoes) and the Lions Christmas Dinner.

15 15 DISTRICT GOVERNOR S VISITS January Visits Jan Bonavista February Visits Feb N4 Winter Conference, St. John's Feb Random Feb. 12. Conception Bay South Feb. 13 Arnolds Cove Feb. 17 Southwest Arm Feb Port Rexton Area Feb Port Union March Visits Mar Baccalieu Mar Fort Point Mar Goulds April Visits April 1 Fortune April 2 St. Lawrence April 9. Sunnyside April N4 Convention Gander April 23 Easter Weekend April 30.. Indian Bay May Visits May 7... Mount Pearl May MD Convention St. John's May 27 Marystown May English Harbour East June Visits Jun Alexander Bay