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Volume 22 Issue 11 MAY 2017

DG JAMIE HART

WILLOWS LION CLUB

1st VDG MARIANNE KEESEE

Scotts Valley Lions Club

2nd VDG SUSAN KERR Enterprise Lions Club

Cabinet Secretary Lion Melanie Hunter Anderson Lions Club

Cabinet Treasurer

Lion Aaron Chatfield Yuba City Peach Bowl Lions

Cabinet Chaplin

Lion Joe Schwarm Enterprise Lions club

IP District Governor

Aron Whealy Alturas Lions Club

TALES FROM THE HART— DG JAMIE HART

Inside this issue:

District 4-C1 Articles-Calendar 1—8

Club News & Information 9— 25

QUOTE: “We could never

learn to be brave and patient, if

there were only joy in the

world.” AUTHOR: HELEN

KELLER

“OPEN YOURSELF TO GREAT POSSIBILITIES”

As my visitations have almost

wound down with only one Lions

Club left to visit, during the past

month I have been able enjoy more

of the perks of the job, namely, to

induct new members into our Pride

and support Club fundraisers.

Starting chronologically, I was able

to attend Live Oak Lions Club “No

Duck, Duck Dinner”, which is a bit

of a misnomer as they do serve duck

in addition to tri-tip. This is the sec-

ond time that I was able to attend

this event, enjoying the camaraderie

of getting together with fellow Li-

ons. There were some special treats

including hearing members of the

Live Oak Leo Club, recently formed,

lead us in a rendition of the Star

Spangled Banner at the beginning

as well as ending the celebration

with “The Lions Sleep Tonight”.

Some of the Leos must be members

of a chorus, as they sang beautifully.

It was great to meet more of their

members who couldn’t participate

in the Parade of Nations flag salute

at the MD – 4 Convention, sustain-

ing my faith in the importance of

“Engaging Our Youth”.

Next on the slate was the honor to

induct new Lion members, one on a

smaller scale and one on a larger

scale. The first involved an induc-

tion of a new member to the Yuba

City Sunset Buttes Lions Club. This

younger member had helped out

with their Annual Coat Give – a-Way

for the past 2 years, which shows the

benefit of inviting prospective mem-

bers to a service project. While I was

there, I was able to celebrate the

Club by reading their nomination

letter for “MD – 4 Outstanding Pro-

ject – small Club”, with that being

their Coat project. Although they

didn’t win, they were among the top

3 finalists. Quite an achievement in

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my book. I was also able to surprise former Region Chair Susan Piaskowsky by reading her nomination

letter for “MD – 4 GMT Outstanding Region Chair” followed by giving her the well- deserved trophy.

The next induction held some nervous moments for me as I would be inducting multiple members of the

Trinity Gold Diggers during their Charter celebration. Since at the last time was 5 years ago when the

Oroville Ophir Lions Club held their Charter celebration, I was still at that time at the Club level involve-

ment stage. Needless to say, I had no roadmap to follow. There was some general information from LCI

about Charter celebrations, but not a lot of specifics. This worked out to my advantage, however, in that

I had some free reign in how I went about it. Although I may have to cough up a fine at the District Con-

vention for mentioning this, I thought my solution of using an analogy of its members serving various

team positions for a Mountain climbing expedition, echoing International President Corlew’s “New

Mountains to Climb” theme, went well.

I stayed in Trinity Center that evening so that I could support a Winter Bingo fundraiser put on by the

Trinity Lake Lions Club. I hadn’t played Bingo in quite a while, being exposed to very serious and fo-

cused players. This bingo event was decidedly different with being full of fun and laughter. One occur-

rence, that must be a running joke, brought mirth every time “B – 22” was called. The attendees would

shout “too – too” similar to a train horn. If you up in this area, I highly advise that you go. Although win-

ter bingo is winding down, they run a bingo night during the summer as well.

The following weekend (really, I do have a life), I was finally able to attend the Wheatland Lions Club

Corned Beef & Cabbage feed. I have been wanting to attend this event ever since I heard about the spe-

cialness of their event, namely of having a live Irish band play, since I was 2nd VDG. This fundraiser also

held some special memories. One occurred as I entered to buy my ticket. There was a mother with her

young son, who decidedly looked very unhappy at being there. Later on in the evening, however, this

young man was up on his feet dancing his version of an Irish jig. I also was able to chat with one of the

servers, who was a local High school youth, working there as part of his school’s culinary program. Nev-

er missing an opportunity to promote the benefits of joining the Lions Club, I found out that the Wheat-

land Club, through being a member of LEF, sponsored his mother to get cataract surgery in San Francis-

co many years ago. You can imagine how that warmed my heart. Another interesting fact, by the way,

was that several of the members of the Irish Band are also members of the Wheatland Lions Club. Dur-

ing one of the breaks, I complemented the main singer of the band about her beautiful voice and came

to find out that she was a newer member of their Club. This gives another case in point of “inviting for

impact” to expose people to the joys of being a Lion. Like the other fundraising events mentioned above,

be sure to keep an eye out around next years’ St. Patrick’s Day to experience a very memorable event.

I am looking forward to being able to attend other fundraising events in the future, like attending the Yu-

ba City Peach Bowl Lions Club Annual Rib feed as well as take advantage of opportunities I missed to

install Officers of a Club, or throw out a softball. Just send me an email, leave a message on my phone or

ask me in person about my availability. I will see if I can make it happen as I truly enjoy supporting

each Club in their efforts to support their local community.

Submitted by District Governor Jamie Hart

District 4-C1 Information

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What a great convention in Anderson last weekend. It is a shame that most of you

missed it. The Gaia was a perfect spot, with peaceful wooded walkways and the Sacra-

mento River right outside the door. The Convention Committee did a wonderful job with

attention to every detail. Next year is shaping up to be another fabulous event. Congrat-

ulations to PDG Bob Trueax, recipient of the District 4C-1 Lion of the year. Those of

you who know Lion Bob also know that this award is well deserved.

This weekend MD-4 GLT Coordinator Steve Robeson conducted a “mini” leadership in-

stitute for our incoming Region and Zone Chairs. We spent the day reviewing leadership

essentials and the clubs in our District should be excited about the coming year. We

have a crackerjack team stepping up to lead the District into our next 100 years of Lion-

ism. We are looking forward to a great year with a great team.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Transitional District Meeting in Lakehead July 15-

16, 2017. We will have a tentative agenda out to everyone next month. We plan to have

some training, some good food, fun activities and we will be showcasing our Project

Alert. Saturday evening we will be installing your new District Cabinet. There also will

be a good-hearted “roasting” of DG Jamie Hart as we celebrate her governor year.

Please come and help us kick off the new year. Registration forms can be found in the

Mane Lion.

Also, keep your eyes peeled for a new contest to be revealed. Details also to be found in

the Mane Lion.

Submitted by 1st VDG Marianne Keesee

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THEME OF THE 2018 DISTRICT 4-C1

CONVENTION FOOD FAIRE

A NEW CONTEST IS IN THE WIND!

CHECK OUT EACH ISSUE OF THE

MANE LION FOR SECRET CLUES!

FIND THE GOLD DOUBLOONS IN EACH ISSUE.

AT THE CABINET MEETINGS , THERE WILL BE A PRIZE AWARDED TO THE

MEMBER WHO HAS THE

CORRECT NUMBER FOR THE QUARTER!

FIRST CONTEST—CABINET MEETING IN LAKEHEAD—JULY 2017

THE CLUES WILL BE SPREAD OUT THROUGHOUT THE ISSUE—SO KEEP READING!

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN

District 4-C1 Information & Club News


BLUE SKIES AND TAILWINDS

2nd VDG Sue Kerr

Gone Flying!

Finally some blue skies and even some tailwinds. I was able to fly in to Oakland this past week for a

meeting of women pilots. I took a friend who had not flown for a couple of years and had her do the

flying; she did hand over the controls when we got into the busy Bay Area traffic. Such perfect weath-

er, could not have asked for better. As with Lions these gatherings are a great deal of fun. We had a

tour of the Hornet, an aircraft carrier museum at Alameda. Some went to Beach Blanket Babylon, a

review in San Francisco and also had a great reception at the Oakland Aviation Museum that is on the

airport. The best speaker was an original “Rosy the Riviter.” She was 93 years young and had a great

story to tell about traveling west to work in the shipyards.

These meetings are where we meet friends, get rejuvenated and are reminded of why we do what we do.

We get to hear stories of successes and failures so that we can learn to be better at what we do as Lions,

serving our communities. We are reminded that we can and should have fun when we serve. The op-

portunities to train are important. VDGE Marianne has already begun training for our officers, zone

chairs and region chairs. Take advantage of the training, it will make your jobs easier because you

will know what to expect. Help is near so do not feel overwhelmed.

Life and our jobs are so much easier with the wind pushing from behind. There is no need to fight a

headwind. As with flying, find the altitude with the most favorable wind and go there!

I am off on another flight, see you at the transitional meeting in Lakehead (sigh, no airport there).

“Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible”.

Eddie Rickenbacker


Leading Lions—Direction

Where are you taking your Lions Life? Leadership is not for those who go along for the

ride. You either have to be driving or supporting your leader with partnership and a pas-

sion for service. A leader is always trying to find ways to improve themselves, their fellow

officers and club members.

We are at the point for Club elections and the opportunity to step into new and exciting

challenges. What would you like to do or have you been asked to do. Those who ask you

to take on a roll are complimenting you. They want you to fill a position you are ready

for.

At the coming District 4-C1 Convention, your club delegates will be voting for persons to

fill the district level leadership positions, as well as making decisions on budget and con-

stitutional issues. I encourage each of your club boards and memberships to provide di-

rection to your delegates. They should not have to make these decisions themselves.

We are all searching for direction in some way. What should I do? How can I help? Who

can I help? Who can we offer service? I recommend that you either be a helper or ask

for help in getting there. Your leadership can both use your help and want to help you

find your own direction.

Mike Ferrier

Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator, District 4-C1

[email protected]

530-941-9977

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KNIGHTS CORNER by PDG Larry Marcum

I recently had a very enlightening week through the opportunity to spend a week at En-

chanted Hills Camp for the Blind near Napa. This weeklong program “Changing Vision

– Changing Lives” really does change the lives of blind and visually impaired persons of

all ages, as it did mine. Because of a lot more sight that I have lost in the past year, deal-

ing and coping with the loss both psychologically and practically with everyday tasks can

become a challenge. What the staff at Enchanted Hills does it remarkable in breaking things down to manageable

and logical pieces. I came home with a renewed spirit and determination in conquering the latest challenges and

encourage our District to keep Enchanted Hills and the entire Lighthouse program in mind when we are being

Knights of the Blind in our communities. Enchanted Hills is just over the hills in our neighboring District 4-C2.

Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat serves blind children, teens, adults, deaf-blind, seniors, as well as families of

the blind. Since 1950, Enchanted Hills has provided valuable opportunities for recreation in a fun, challenging

and accessible way. Located on 311 acres on scenic Mt. Veeder, Enchanted Hills is just 10 miles west of Napa. The

experience of summer camp holds countless opportunities for enjoyment and learning in many a young person’s

life. Whether it’s exploring a trail in the woods or creating a skit as a team to perform in front of an audience,

camp provides a wealth of structured and unrestricted moments that contribute to childhood socialization, growth

and development.

Founded in 1950 by Rose Resnick, Enchanted Hills was the first camp of its kind on the West Coast, to fill a void

as there was not one recreational facility for blind children to explore, thrive and gain confidence. Owned and

managed by the Lighthouse, Enchanted Hills retains much of its original character while benefitting from con-

stant structural improvements.

In 2015, the Lighthouse hired master woodworker and blind contractor George Wurtzel as EHC’s construction

manager. Since then Wurtzel has overseen many exciting projects, including the blazing of a 3-mile horse trail, the

development of the Redwood Grove Theater, and the barn rehabilitation that is now the Delong Sweet Tactile Arts

Workshop.

Year-round, we hold our flagship blindness skills immersion training “Changing Vision, Changing Lives” at camp

in addition to offering one-off classes for blind individuals of all ages and levels of sight. In the warm months, En-

chanted Hills is constantly abuzz with classes, retreats and educational academies for blind, deaf-blind, and those

with low vision or multiple disabilities. This includes a blind chemistry camp, music academy, horse camp, a na-

tional woodworkers meeting, deaf-blind camp, specialty small woodworking lessons, and programs for blind babies

and their families. We also host corporate gatherings, fellow nonprofits, and other civic organizations on a regular

basis.

WANT MORE INFO?

Phone: 415-431-1481 or Email: [email protected]

Or contact me, PDG Larry Marcum, 530-345-5399 or [email protected]

District 4-C1 Information

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District 4-C1 Information & Calendar

Please be sure to visit http://district4c1lions.org/whats-new/calendar for long-range planning

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

CINCO DE MAYO

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

MOTHER’S DAY

ARMED FORCES DAY

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

26 29 30 31

MEMORIAL DAY VET’S BBQ FOOTHILL LIONS

MAY 2017

SPRING

TIME—

FLOW-

ERS IN

BLOOM

—

LOVELY

http://district4c1lions.org/whats-new/calendar


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DISTRICT 4-C1 LIONS CLUB

All District 4-C1 Lions Clubs need to register their 2017-2018 officers through

the LCI website no later than May 15, 2017. This needs to be done even if the

club is keeping the same officers for next year because LCI has no way to

know that and LCI will cut off access to officer functions for existing officers

as of the end of June unless the records are updated.

During this process, please review your information on the site relating to

meeting date, time and location. This is important as this is the information

used for the MD-4 directory, the LCI club listing and our District 4-C1 directo-

ry.

A FEW PIC-

TURES OF

THE FOOD

FAIRE EVENT

ON FRIDAY

EVENING,

APRIL 21ST AT

THE DISTRICT

4-C1 CONVEN-

TION. THIS

WAS A FUN

NIGHT!

A FEW PIC-

TURES OF

THE FOOD

FAIRE EVENT

ON FRIDAY

EVENING,

APRIL 21ST AT

THE DISTRICT

4-C1 CONVEN-

TION. THIS

WAS A FUN

NIGHT!

A FEW PIC-

TURES OF

THE FOOD

FAIRE EVENT

ON FRIDAY

EVENING,

APRIL 21ST AT

THE DISTRICT

4-C1 CONVEN-

TION. THIS

WAS A FUN

NIGHT!

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR JAMIE HART PRESENTING

THE DISTRICT 4-C1 LION OF THE YEAR AWARD TO

PDG BOB TRUEAX,

GRIDLEY LIONS CLUB—2017

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DISTRICT 4-C1 79TH ANNUAL STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTEST

HELD ON APRIL 22, 2017 AT THE DISTRICT CONVENTION IN ANDERSON,

CA

CHAIRMAN: RAY ODOM—HAMILTON CITY LIONS CLUB

THE WINNER

DOMINIC BROCK, Willows, CA

WILLIAM FINCH CHARTER SCHOOL

OF ORLAND, CA

THE CONTESTANTS: Victoria Cox,

Weaverville, Claire Olson, Etna Club, and Russell

Graff, Sutter Lions Club.

THE JUDGES:

Steve Main, Anderson

Rae Turnbull, Orland

Peter Twede, Glenn County

Melissa Hunt, Anderson

And Joseph Schmitt—Independent

Schools Headmaster and Consultant

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

GREAT COMPETITION


SAVE THE DATES!

CLUB OFFICER SKILL TRAINING

SATURDAY, MAY 20TH—SHASTA & LASSEN REGIONS

SATURDAY, June 10th—NORTH & SOUTH BUTTE

REGIONS

WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION THE FIRST WEEK

OF APRIL!

Congratulation

to Lakehead Li-

on Skip Green

Lakehead Bunny

Festival Citizen

of the Year!

2017


COTTONWOOD LIONS CLUB ANNOUNCES:


SAVE THE DATE! THE WIZARD OF OZ!

Dear Lion’s Club Members,

Thank you for coordinating a special “Lion’s Club Night” at The Acting Company. As a group, you

get to take advantage of our group pricing, so you will get tickets for $15 instead of $18. I’m in the

process of setting up a group code online so your members can go to our website, put in the code,

and arrange their tickets. Members can also call our Box Of-

fice at (530) 751-1100, we are open Monday-Friday from 12-

2pm. Be sure to have your members say they are part of the

Lion’s Club to get the discount tickets. Tickets for the Wizard

of Oz will go online on May 1st, so please wait to arrange

tickets until then.

We have arranged seating, so it’s best to have

each party call or go online to arrange their own

tickets. We only have 66 tickets available that

night, so, be sure to let people know to get their

tickets in advance, as we sell out very quickly!

We’re so glad you’ll be spending time at our little

theater. We hope you enjoy the show!

Sincerely,

Carmen Smith,

Theater Manager

Lion’s Club at

The Acting Company

SAVE THE DATE

Sun, August 6 2pm

Tickets will go on sale May 1st.

The Acting Company

815 B Street, Yuba City, CA 95991

(530) 751-1100

[email protected]

www.actingcompany.org

DIRECTED BY BETSY JOHNSON & STEPH-

ANIE MCCLAIN -BOLLINGER

Written by I. Frank Baum—Auctions May

1—3rd.—Showing July 14—August 13

This classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl

travels over the rainbow to discover the magi-

cal power of home, has been entertaining audi-

ences for generations. Come with us as Doro-

thy, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and the

Cowardly Lion begin their quest in search of

the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to

send her home and grant her friends “a brain”,

“a heart” and “courage”! They will find them-

selves in trouble more than once on their jour-

ney, but ultimately find they had everything

they needed all along. This classic musical has

all of your favorite songs from the movie.


LOMA RICA FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB PRESENTS: LION’S PRIDE 1ST

ANNUAL COUNTRY CONCERT

AN EVENING OF AMAZING MUSIC!!

JUNE 10TH FROM 4:30 PM—10:30 PM

HEADLINING KENNY FRYE BAND

AUSTIN JAMES

THE JAMES AARON BAND

WHISTLING DIXIE

GENERAL ADMISSION—ADVANCE—$10

$15 THE DAY OF THE SHOW

WHERE: 5667 FRUITLAND ROAD

LOMA RICA, CA 95901

FREE DRY CAMPING AVAILABLE FOR TENTS AND 5TH WHEELS

VIP AVAILABLE!!!

Separate parking, own entrance, catered dinner

Air conditioned lounge, two free drink tickets

For more information please call: Rober (530) 713-6777

Company tables available

No pets allowed—service animals welcome

Outside food/drinks prohibited - on site food vendors

Tickets available at:

Pizza Round Up, Ray Bradley’s Feed Store, Browns Valley Chevron

The Happy Viking, Boot Barn, Sutter Buttes Brewing

Rivers Edge Pub, Loma Rica Foothill Lions Club

Additional details/tickets at www.eventbright.com—1st Annual Lion’s Pride

Country Concert


ARE YOU SIGNED UP YET?

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Mane Lion

Please email submissions for the Mane Lion to [email protected] by the 25th of the month. If you are unable to send submissions via email, they can be mailed to: Lion Sally P. Carter 12286 Scott Grant Road

Marysville, CA 95901 “OPEN YOURSELF TO GREAT

POSSIBILITIES” Thank you! Editor: Lion Sally P. Carter Foothill Lions Club of Loma Rica

District 4-C1 Information & Club News

A FEW PICTURES FROM THE DISTRICT 4-C1 CONVENTION—

MORE TO FOLLOW NEXT ISSUE!

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