13-d newsletter ohio lions district 13 d september 2013
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13-D Newsletter Ohio Lions District 13 D September 2013 Ohio Lions District 13 D
Together We Can
Points of Contact:
DG Tom Zickefoose
(Lion Marian)
4300 Canfield Road
Canfield, OH 44406
H: 330-792-8837
Email: [email protected]
1st VDG Barb Sorkin
4053 Sabin Drive
Rootstown, OH 44272
H: 330-325-7564
Email: [email protected]
2nd VDG Bob Allgood (Lion Liz)
440 Vine Street
East Liverpool, OH 43920
H: 330-853-0992
Email: [email protected]
CST Tom Kirkbride (Lion Nancy)
39764 St. Rt. 517
Lisbon, OH 44432
H: 330-424-7955
Email: [email protected]
Deadline for Newsletter Articles
is the 20th of the month.
Send to:
Lion Patti Gauch
H: 330-527-2048
What is it?
We write about it. We talk about it. We agonize over it. We can’t serve without it. It is membership.
New members are the key to club health and growth, and they increase your ability to serve your
community. Of course, there is never a bad time to invite your friends and neighbors to join your club.
However, sometimes we need to focus on an objective; to concentrate on a goal. District Governor
Tom Zickefoose has set a goal for us to achieve; a net increase of 20 members this Lions year.
Traditionally, the month of October has been dedicated to inviting members. To encourage clubs to
start and end the year strong, Lions Clubs International is now also recognizing member invitation in the
month of April. Lions who sponsor a new member reported in the month of October or in the month
of April will receive a silver Membership Growth Award pin. Gold pins are available for Lions who
sponsor a new member reported in October and a new member reported in April. Beginning in the
2013-14 Lions year, clubs that add new members in both October and April will receive the Membership
Growth Award Banner Patch and a fiscal year patch. Thereafter, repeat award recipients receive a fiscal
year path to affix below the banner patch.
Think about inviting younger community members, such as students and former Leos, to become Lions.
Young members represent the future of Lions. They bring new energy, inspire fresh ideas for service,
and provide increased support for local and international projects.
Remember, a net increase in members can mean a net increase in community service.
By IPCC David Gauch, with excepts from Lions Clubs International resources
Invite Students and Former Leos
Last month's Global Service Action Campaign was "Engaging Our Youth." This month, think about invit-
ing younger community members, such as students and former Leos, to become Lions. Young members
represent the future of Lions. They bring new energy, inspire fresh ideas for service, and provide in-
creased support for local and international projects. Read more about the Student Member Program and
the Leo to Lion Program and the benefits they receive when joining Lions.
Apply Now to Attend a Leadership Development Institute
LCI provides many leadership development opportunities for current and future Lions leaders. Take
advantage of the training offered at the following Institutes: Emerging Lions Leadership for developing
club-level leaders; Advanced Lions Leadership for preparing district-level leaders; and Faculty Develop-
ment Institute for experienced Lions faculty. All institute schedules are now posted, and many applica-
tions are available online. Visit the Development Programs page in the Leadership Resource Center to-
day! Contact the Institutes and Seminars department for more information.
GLOBAL SERVICE ACTION CAMPAIGN
CONGRATULATIONS DISTRICT GOVERNOR TOM!!!
Please check out the letter DG Tom received from IP Barry Palmer. DG Tom is one of the first DGs
in the world to receive this prestigious award!!!
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Yours in Lionism
DG Tom Zickefoose
From Your District Governor - DG Tom Zickefoose
I would like to start out by saying that All Clubs need to focus on keeping their members happy and interested in being Lions so we can control
our controllable losses so please work a little harder on this. Thanks.
I have not really been too busy yet!! I went to the Youngstown Club to talk on the Eye Care Foundation then headed to Columbus for our first
Council of Governors meeting where we, as Governors, decoded to collect a wrapped shoe box full of school supplies and a book for kids K12
by Nov.1st. The supplies will be handed out for Christmas. I'm asking ALL Clubs to participate in this. ALL boxes will stay in OUR District this
year in the Youngstown and East Liverpool areas.
We had our first cabinet meeting and I thought it went very well. I'd like to thank the Zone Chairs for having most of their zone meetings set
up. Thank You again for that ZC's. We also had our District scrapper's game and there were over 30 Lions in attendance. ZC Elmer Takash
won the ZC prize for the most in attendance in his zone so congrats out to ZC Elmer.
We also had our first GLT/GMT meeting at Ben's Restaurant in Berlin Center. We got a lot done and great things will happen this year from our
team. To finish up the month I went to the Zone 6 meeting in Alliance. Next month visitations will pick up and I will be visiting more clubs and
attending more zone meetings.
From Your First Vice District Governor - FVDG Barb Sorkin
Yours in Lionism
FVDG Barbara Sorkin
Hello Fellow Lions.
The Month of August has been full for the First Vice District Governor. A great deal of my time has been given to my Club in preparation for
our food booth at the Portage County-Randolph Fair. Two days were spent preparing the Barbecue Beef for sandwiches that we have served
for many years. I will be working in our Food Booth this year.
Done a lot of planning on my visitations and other Lions meetings that I'm involved in as FVDG. I will be visiting all clubs in Region1this year.
Region 1 consists of the clubs in Mahoning, Trumbull and Portage Co. Please have the person in your club that does the planning of the meetings
call me to set up a date for my visit especially those in Mahoning and Trumbull as those will be a longer drive for me. I want to have these visits
done before the snow shows up. If I don't hear from anyone, I will be calling the President of the club, followed by the secretary to get my visita-
tion arranged.
From Your Second Vice District Governor - SVDG Bob Allgood
First, ThankYou Lions of District 13D for allowing me to be your SVDG. I know I have much to learn, and with your help I know I will. In July I
went to Super weekend for some training. In Aug I went to my first Council of Governors meeting, and more training. I have six club visitations
and two charter nights and will be going to a zone meeting.
In Sept, Lion Liz and I will be going to Overland Park ,Kansas for the USA/Canada forum. I will be looking forward to meeting the clubs of Region
2 and their great members. Remember What DG Tom says “ JUST ASK ONE.”
Yours in Lionism ,
SVDG Bob Allgood
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A Message from
International President
PDG Jeff and Lion Carol made their annual camping trip to Sharbot Lake
Ontario in July. While there, they enjoyed a fund raising breakfast put on
by the Sharbot Lake Lions Club. Pictured with our Canadian Lions who
were serving the breakfast are Jeff and Carol.
Dear District Governor Tom,
Congratulations on earning your Dream Achiever Awards Gold Pin and Silver Star in Period 1! Although the period has been extended through
September, you have already qualified for recognition and will be presented with your one-of-a-kind pin and star at your upcoming area forum.
If you are unable to attend, the award will be given to your GMT area leader for distribution.
In addition to earning your Gold Pin and star, you will receive four Silver Pins and four Silver Stars to present to your leadership team. You're
also being recognized on the Dream Achievers website so Lions around the world will know you've achieved.
The Dream Achiever Awards are designed to motivate you to achieve high membership goals and provide special recognition when you do. You
have earned your recognition by excelling in the program's four key membership goals in the months of July and August:
· Expand your district by chartering new clubs
· Invite new members to join
· Retain existing members
· Grow your overall district membership
Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Keep up the good work and go for three more stars in the remaining periods to fill in your pin!
Kind regards,
Barry J. Palmer
Your International President
"If we dream boldly and pursue our dreams, we will achieve more than we ever believed possible. This is our time to lead. This is your time to achieve."
This n That Faith, the black Lab raised by SVDG Bob and Lion Liz Allgood, has passed her training at Pilot Dogs. Faith has been matched up with her person
and together, they passed their training. Faith is now an official seeing eye dog. She was the 1st puppy that the Allgood’s trained and certainly
isn’t the last. Thank you both for all you do.
CST/PDG Tom Kirkbride is trying to put together a portfolio with all the PDGs from 13-D. If anyone has pictures of a PDG from 1963/64 to
present to send them to CST Tom. They can sent electronically or a copy by mail. Thank You.
Lions and Special Olympics: Partners in Unity
LCIF announced a five-year expansion of the partnership with Special Olympics during the 96th Lions Clubs International Convention in Germany.
Through Opening Eyes, Lions already help provide vision screenings and eyeglasses to Special Olympic athletes. Now, Lions and LCIF will help
create leadership opportunities for Special Olympics athletes, increase the health work of Special Olympics, conduct outreach to families for addi-
tional support and reach more young people through inclusive sports and advocacy programs.
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Do you need a light weight jacket for fall or a hooded
sweatshirt. Give Lion Kim a call and will be happy to
customize your order just the way you want it.
37th Annual USA/Canada Leadership Forun
Overland Park, Kansas Sept. 19 - 21, 2013
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Kansas for the 2013 USA/Canada Leadership Forums to develop lead-
ers, motivate and educate Lions in an open exchange of ideas. Choose from 70 exciting Seminars, learn
from 4 Fabulous Featured Speakers. Have a chance to meet your International Directors and your
International President.
So regardless if you just became a Lion, or you are seeking a New Role in Lionism, this is your opportu-
nity to be part of a wonderful learning event and meet other impressive Lions like yourself.
This Leadership Forum is for any Lion who wants to enhance their leadership capabilities in an atmos-
phere that’s non-stop Learning and Fun.
So for only $265.00 for a 2 1/2 das registration, (that your Club may help you with), you could have an
experience of a lifetime and make yourself a better Lion.
Deadline for Early Bird registration is June 15. For more information or a brochure, please contact me
Lion Bill Cooper, USA/Canada Forum Promoter
We would like to thank the following businesses
for sponsoring our newsletter:
Haus Auto Group - Lion Chris Haus
Taylor Kia - Matthew Taylor
Donnell Ford - Davey Jones
“Together We Can”
The 2013-14 Council of Governors is collecting school supplies and books as one of their projects this year.
District Governor Tom is asking each Club to fill a shoe box with school supplies and a book for children K thru
12. The boxes should be wrapped in Christmas paper because they will be distributed after the Christmas school
break throughout our District. Please indicate what grade range the box is for. DG Tom would like to have the
boxes and books by Oct. 28th. The Zone Chairs will be collecting the boxes so please contact your Zone Chair
when your box or boxes are ready. If your Club is not able to collect items, a monetary donation would be appre-
ciated. Please contact your Zone Chair if you have any questions.
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WHY, WHY, WHY
Why do banks charge a fee due to insufficient funds
when they already know you’re broke?
WHEN, WHEN, WHEN
When in doubt,
poke it with a stick!
CLUB ACTIVITIES Mark Your Calendar 2013-2014
ONGOING - TUSLAW LIONS GARAGE SALE
The Tuslaw Lions Club Garage Sale is still in full swing every Thursday from 9:00am to Noon at Tuslaw Lions Club Park, 2515 Manchester
Rd SW (Rt. 93). Their ‘Over The Hill Gang’ will be handling the garage sale during the winter months.
AUG 13 - CANFIELD LIONS FISH DINNERS ON FRIDAY This event is held at A La Carte Catering at 429 Lisbon Street, Canfield. Main Course dinners choice of Haddock (baked or fried),
Macaroni & Cheese, or Haluski with Pierogi and choice of side dishes, dessert and beverage. Served from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Cost: $10.00 ea.
SEPT 06 – 08 - CRESTWOOD LIONS FOOD TRAILER at MANTUA POTATO FESTIVAL
Visit the Crestwood Lions’ Food Trailer at Mantua Village Park. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
SEPT 07 – 08 - BEACH CITY LIONS CHICKEN BARBEQUE
Location: Beach City Community Park
SEPT 07 - STREETSBORO LIONS CLAM BAKE/STEAK DINNER
Location: American Legion Hall Rt 303. Dinner served 6:00pm to 7:30 pm
SEPT 20 – 22 - LORDSTOWN LIONS APPLE CIDER FESTIVAL
Location: Lordstown High School Stop in and try our fresh pressed apple cider The Lions will also have eye and blood pressure screen-
ings on Saturday, September 22nd from noon until 3 p.m.
SEPT 21 – 22 - LISBON LIONS JOHNNY APPLESEED
The best apple dumplings around will be for sale!!!! They will be the Grand Marshall for the parade which will be held on
Saturday 09/21 at 11:00 am. See page 4 for information.
SEPT 21 - RANDOLPH LIONS REVERSE RAFFLE AND DINNER
Location: St. Joseph K of C Hall at 2697 Waterloo Rd, Randolph. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Donation: $60.00 includes meal, beverages and
Chance to win the $3,000 Grand prize. Contact: Lion Eileen at 330-325-0818 or [email protected]
OCT 12 - JACKSON TOWNSHIP LIONS14th REVERSE RAFFLE AND DINNER
Ticket price includes entry into the drawing, steak or scrod dinner, and open bar. Doors open at 6:00PM, dinner at 7:00PM and drawing to
follow. Contact Lion Jim Zwick for ticket information. [email protected] or Cell:330-605-0077.
OCT 19 - NORTH CANTON LIONS FALL CRAFT AND ARTISAN SHOW
Location: North Canton Hoover High School 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Contact Lion Bill Humphrey at (330) 497-1694 or [email protected]
for more information.
DISTRICT 13D & STATE ACTIVITIES Mark Your Calendar 2014-2014
SEPT 19 - 21 USA/CANADA LEADERSHIP FORUM
Location: Overland Park, KS Cost: $265.00 for Early Bird Registration
Contact: Lion Bill Copper for further information [email protected]
OCT 17 - 13-D PDG ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING
Location: A La Carte Catering at 429 Lisbon Street, Canfield. Start time 6:00pm. Cost: $20.00/each
RSVP to PDG Ted Filmer by 09/26. Email [email protected] or call 330-533-3942
Zone 1st Meeting Host Club
1 09/19/13 Cortland
2 09/12/13 Crestwood
3 09/26/13 SE Portage County
4 09/12/13 Girard
5 09/19/13 Canfield
6 08/27/13 Sebring
7 09/24/13 North Canton
8 09/19/13 Northwest
9 09/11/13 East Palestine
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Lion Patti Gauch
11048 Parkman Road
Garrettsville, OH 44231