The President s Chatter

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1 Lion Hearted News VOLUME 85 JULY 2016 CONCORD LIONS CLUB CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA The President s Chatter Greetings from Lion President Judi, Thank you for honoring me by electing me president again. As most of you know I love being a Lion. We have a very full year ahead of us and I hope that we are able to touch more people than ever before. Past President John and I have been working on obtaining a visual screening tool for children which we feel will be a wonderful tool for the children of Cabarrus County. We also have the VAVS Bingo coming up, as well as our picnic for the LIFE Center and the VIP Fishing Tournament in October at the Outer Banks and a few projects First Vice President Lion James Strong and I are working on setting up. I would like to encourage all of you to consider attending the District Convention on November 4-5 in Winston Salem. First, for all the fun and knowledge you will experience, and secondly, to support Lion George Culp our First Vice District Governor. Family Night is Karaoke and you will Inside this issue: want to go and share BIRTHDAY KIDS President s Chatter 1 your talents with all 7/3 RICK SEYMOUR our district Lions. If Birthdays 1 7/8 JAMES STRONG you don t feel like 7/13 BOB ALDOUS From the Man of Steel 2 performing, you still 7/13 CHRIS MEASMER Eye Screening 2 have an opportunity 7/30 RANDY SEYMOUR Convention photos 3 to watch some of your fellow members make fools of themselves; I Cabinet Awards Banquet registration 4 (Continued on page 4) Jul 4 - Jul 5 - Jul 12-7pm Jul 19-6:30 pm Jul 16-10:30am Mark Your Calendar Flag Display - Independence Day No Club Meeting Board of Directors Meeting - flag hut Club Meeting - Club Officer Installation and Awards Banquet - Parkway Restaurant Awards/Installation and Cabinet Meeting - First Reformed United Church of Christ, 104 East Center Street in Lexington (Registration form p.4) Aug 24-6pm Brighter Visions Kickoff at Mayflower Seafood, 665 Montroyal Rd, Rural Hall. It s easy to find, just off Hwy 52 North of Winston-Salem. You should arrive by 6 pm to order dinner.

2 LION HEARTED NEWS Page 2 A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Ever stop to think and forget to start again? When I married Ms. Right, I had no idea her first name was Always. My wife got 8 out 10 on her driver's test--the other two guys managed to jump out of her way. There may be no excuse for laziness, but I'm still looking. Women spend more time wondering what men are thinking than men spend thinking. Give me ambiguity or give me something else. He who laughs last thinks slowest. Is it wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly? Women sometimes make fools of men, but most guys are the do-it-yourself type. I was going to give him a nasty look, but he already had one. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. The grass may be greener on the other side but at least you don't have to mow it. I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people who annoy me. I was going to wear my camouflage shirt today, but I couldn't find it. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let him sleep. If tomatoes are technically a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie? No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery. Free Eye Screening Sponsored by Concord Lions Club Wednesday, August 24, :00 am to 2:00 pm Logan Multi-Purpose Center 184 Booker Drive SW Concord, NC

3 LION HEARTED NEWS Page 3 International Convention Photos from Fukuoka, Japan Some of our fearless leaders attended the International Convention. Top Left is photo of District Governor Butch Conrad celebrating his birthday with the other governors from North Carolina. The Convention is kicked off with a parade of all the Lions from every country attending the convention. It normally lasts hours and with the convention being held in Japan, hundreds and hundreds of Lions attended and marched in the parade from Asian countries. Above is photo of the NC Lions getting ready for the parade and on left they are passing in review at the end of the parade. On the front row a Past International Director Harvey Whitley and Diane.

4 LION HEARTED NEWS Page 4 (Continued from page 1) meant to say display their talents. Our club will also be assisting Lion George in hosting the hospitality room. (note: When I was Vice Governor, the club s supporting the hospitality room was one of the nicest memories I have. Please help if you can, Lion Ron) There will be a boutique in which we may donate and/or purchase items made and donated by district Lions. Looking forward to a happy, healthy and prosperous new year with all of you. Don t forget to come and help with the Mobile Screening Unit at the Logan Center on August 24th from 9am till 2pm. Have a great month, Lion Pres Judi Flag Display - July 4th: We are in the billing process so many of the routes will show that contracts have not been paid. We should display flags to everyone, regardless. Payments are not due until July 20th. Lion George PS: I have had the pleasure of volunteering each Wednesday at Camp Dogwood to give the staff nurse a day off. I have done everything from baiting hooks with worms, taking fish off hooks, serving snow cones, serving meals and seeing to the medical needs of our campers. It is a magical place for our campers, and the campers and staff are exceptional and loving people. It is my hope that one day you will be able to volunteer there and find out for yourself how great our camp is. Awards/Installation/Cabinet Meeting Saturday, July 16 10:30 am Awards Presentation 12 Noon Luncheon $12 Followed by District Cabinet Installation and First Cabinet Meeting of the Year First Reformed United Church of Christ 104 East Center Street, Lexington Fellowship Hall is across the street from the church Park at the Fellowship Hall, behind the church, or on the street. ****You must register in advance for the meal**** Deadline July 6 Club Name LIST NAMES (attach sheet if necessary) Send to: Kirby $12 = PO Box 788 Denton, NC Enclose Check

5 LION HEARTED NEWS Page 5 Intimidator Ball Game Everyone attending the ballgame on Tuesday had a great time. It was a fun game; enjoyed by all. Here, club members are seen serenading Lion Trish as Lion Ron leads the choir. Thanks for the photos, Lion Judi. Please let Lion Ron know if there are changes to your contact information. Aldous, Robert Bob (Mae) 1970 H: Wilhelm Place Burrage, Robert (Cathy) H: C: Marshdale Ave SW E: burragerobert@yahoo.com Cline, Wayne non-member H: Eastcliff Dr SE Cress, Sam (Kristie) 2010 H: Gold Hill Road E: scress185@yahoo.com Culp, Dianne (George) 2015 H: C: Eastcliff Dr SE E: dhculp@windstream.net Culp, George (Dianne) 1971 H: C: Eastcliff Dr SE E: georgeculp@vnet.net Daniel, Billy (Melinda) 2015 C: Emanuel Church Road E: billy.melinda@yahoo.com Daniel, Melinda (Billy) C: Emanuel Church Road E: billy.melinda@yahoo.com Hamilton, Melinda 2014 H: Poplar Tent Road E: girlarmymedic35@hotmail.com Hovey, Carol (Bryan) 2010 H: Winfield E: haints3@ctc.net Jenkins,Georgianne(Harold)1991 H: Scenic Dr NE E: gjenkins38@twc.com Jenkins,Harold(Georgianne) 1988 H: Scenic Dr NE 2802 E: h.jenkins1@twc.com Kluttz, Ray 1957 H: Arlington Ave SW E: rkluttz8@gmail.com McAdams, Del 1998 H: South Lake Blvd #201 Carolina Beach, NC E: dmcadamsjr@alumni.unc.edu McLaughlin, Ralph (Lorna) 2002 H: Union Street N E: RMclaughlin3@carolina.rr.com Measmer, Chris 2010 H: Homestead Dr E: cmeasmer@aol.com Nunn, John (Kay) 2004 H: C: Georgia St N E: jgn4553@gmail.com Parker, John (Rachel) 1997 H: C: Miami Church Rd E: jf.parker45@gmail.com Peterson, Steven 2014 C: Crescent Heights Drive Salisbury, NC E: swpeterson1956@gmail.com Pollard, Robert D (Trudy) 1998 H: C: Wilburn Park Lane Charlotte E: rpollard6@carolina.rr.com Ritchie, Heath (Carolyn) 2005 H: C: Eastover Dr SE E: hritchie3@carolina.rr.com Rogers, Richard (Trish) 1999 H: C: Hwy 73 E E: rrogers5@carolina.rr.com Rogers, Trish (Richard) 2013 H: Hwy 73 E E: triscuit0463@yahoo.com Seymour, Judi (Rick) 2011 H: C: Rock Rick Lane E: whootietoo@yahoo.com Randy, Seymour 2014 H: Birch Street Kannapolis, NC E: jamesrandyseymour@yahoo.com Seymour, Rick (Judi) 2013 H: Rock Rick Lane E: preachrick72@yahoo.com Staley, Ron (Sallie) 1986 H: C: Altacrest Dr E: rstaley@carolina.rr.com Strong, James (Kimberly) 2012 C: Fryling Avenue SW E: jstrong3522@gmail.com

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