The Essentials at the Grocery Store

I finally found time to make a grocery store run. Between coworkers out sick, keeping up with the grass from all the rain and making sure dishes didn’t pile up, above and beyond the great privilege of getting to visit with clubs, stocking my pantry just took a back seat. But when I opened the fridge and there was barely any milk for my coffee, things become dire enough I force myself to get out to Walmart…a whole 3 miles from my house.

“I’m just going to run in for the essentials” I told myself, I don’t need a list. Essentials in my world are coffee and milk, cheese and tortilla chips-everything else is a bonus. So I jump in the Jeep and drive on over. As I park I remind myself, this is a quick run for essentials. I grab a cart anyway, and wander in.

By now I can assume you’ve realized where this short story is going. No list, a cart and an open Walmart at 9pm can only equate to one thing…

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1st Vice District Governor Darie McLeaves 3

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August 2021

$80 in groceries later and an open bag of Oreos on the drive back. And as I reflected on what just happened, I realized something. This is a lot like what happens in Lions. As servants to the community, we go out with a plan to help create harmony and improvements to essentials. We sweat it out in food pantry warehouses; we turn lights off in closets to get it dark enough to screen a child’s vision. We wander neighborhoods collecting donations for a garage sale fundraiser or raising items for a school drive. All of these are essentials in one person’s world. The glasses paid for by our clubs saved a family the choice of attention for their child or food on the table. The grocery cart of food loaded into a trunk means medication can be afforded and both parents working can sleep at night without hungry bellies.

We have an idea of the domino effect this can have on others too. As Lions we get to see many people at some of the hardest times in their lives needing the services we are generously providing. But those same community members will be the ones who remember that act of kindness and turn around and do something maybe as simple as hold the door. That act of kindness in turn makes a person smile who was having a bad day so they in turn help their

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neighbor mow the grass. A high schooler across the street maybe sees that and helps wash the car, which gets the parents in a gracious mood, so they are able to give a bit of extra they have to help the Lion’s White Cane Day drive.

It dominos and spreads out, like ripples through the lake-kindness spreads kindness all through our acts of service toward others. With heartfelt care we set alarms, don t-shirts and head out to the next project to do it all over again. We attend meetings to discuss ideas on how to do more, encourage more to happen, to partner with others to enhance a project.

So although we might go to the store for essentials of coffee and milk, and in the end head home with extras, it is those extras that enhance everyday life and can be shared with others to do the same. It’s hard to say no to an offered Orea cookie from a friend, and that outreaching gesture might just garner the next idea on how to help others around you in the community.

So make a list, make a plan-or not-either way be open to deviations from “essentials” because it is those that cause the biggest domino effect to the world around us. “The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do.” And that world might only be the one person you’re helping in that moment, but that is a mighty big world to them and your kindness just made it that much easier to bear.

But now I might have to go back for more milk since my Oreos obsession took up most of it so my coffee is missing out….again…

Lion Angela, DG Run Forward to Serve

Let’s talk and learn this month about something that we never talk about. I was thinking about what it would be like if we took little parts of the CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS STANDARD CLUB. The first Article I would like to address is Article XII. This one is simple but often overlooked. The clip below is from the most current LCI Constitution and By-Laws. The clubs can amend these by adding to them to meet the needs of their club. When the question is asked about a change please remember this article and know that we all must follow what we have approved. Sometimes we want to rush a change, but it is important to follow the procedures as approved by the club’s constitution and by-laws. Please verify that each member of your club has access to them as needed and always follows the rules.

ARTICLE XII Amendments

Section 1. AMENDING PROCEDURE. This constitution may be amended at any regular or special meeting of this club, at which a quorum is present, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present in person and voting, provided that the board has previously considered the merits of the amendments.

Section 2. NOTICE. No amendment shall be put to vote, unless written notice, stating the proposed amendment shall have been published to the member through regular post or electronic means, or delivered personally to each member of this club at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the meeting at which the vote on the proposed amendment is to be taken.

Now moving on to the next key statement…I wish to say thank you to all that take the time to read the messages that we place in the newsletter each month. I know from time to time they are long and that is what it takes to get the word out about important items. Lions make a difference every day and doing things by the book is hard sometimes. When I made the challenge to every Lion of District 2-X3 to raise $100 for LCIF to be donated for Childhood Cancer it was from the heart, but it also had an even bigger meaning behind it for me. I am a cancer survivor and believe that together we can all make a difference for those going through the fight currently and those that are in remission. Our local hospital could use our help and you can reach out to help them. I ask that we all support the District Pediatric Cancer project from your heart. I have raised my $100 and will donate it at the next cabinet meeting to the Club account to be used to help raise awards for other new Lions. I am the service and membership chair for my club and I will focus on gaining support for LCIF. My hope is to get our clubs closer to 100 percent participation for LCIF.

As promised in my July article I will keep my messages short and to the point. I just ask that each of you take time to read your club constitution and by-laws and to learn more about how you can help make a difference by making a donation to LCIF. LCIF is our organization and we can make a difference around the world through our support to them. Thanks you all for supporting the district, your club and your local community. Report what you are doing and let the world know what your clubs are doing.

Thanks,

1VDG Darie

Fellow Lions of the District 2X3, Its Lion Randy here, your Global Service Team (GST) District Coordinator. Boy if that’s not a mouth full, try putting that on your business card, LOL. Anyway, if you noticed in last months newsletter we posted “100 Ways” to serve your community, by LCI Global Cause. We hope this might spur some club conversation around new ways and innovative ideas to serve your community needs. Many of you have expressed that some of your projects just aren’t as successful as they used to be. Well Lions, that’s where I come in. My responsibility to the district and your club is simple, support you in service, collectively develop new projects, expand on existing, find solutions, research community needs, and help you impact your community with additional service from the heart. We do have exciting news to share, the Governor has so graciously championed our service endeavors this year by providing the clubs with the needed additional tools to succeed. This includes club incentives across each LCI global cause awareness month. Clubs that participate in a service project for that month’s cause and report their service in MyLion will we included in a drawing to receive a district donation to that club’s local charity of choice, a grant opportunity, exclusive District 2x3 cause patch for your club banner, recognition on Facebook and website, fun awards, and prizes. So, let’s get to it, starting next month in September with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Please see article in this month’s newsletter. Lot’s more information to follow…

Lions Clubs International Global Causes Service Calendar

September 2021 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month October 2021 Vision Awareness Month November 2021 Diabetes Awareness Month January 2022 Hunger Awareness Month February 2022 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

I’m available for club program visits or meetings to openly discuss and

brainstorm opportunities within service projects, fundraising, and growing your

community efforts for the advancement of their needs.

Global Service Team District Coordinator – Lion Randy Sepulvado 254-718-1983 randy.sepulvado@msn.com

Your District Cause Chairpersons

Hunger Chairperson - Lion Linda Neighbors 254-913-2168 neighbors.james@gmail.com Environment Chairperson coming soon Vision Chairperson - Lion Lea Ann Batey 254-598-0016 leab1031@gmail.com Pediatric Cancer Chairperson - Lion Randy Sepulvado 254-718-1983 randy.sepulvado@msn.com Diabetes Chairperson - Lion Jackie McLaughlin 254-742-5058 jackie.mclaughlin@ag.tamu.edu

We are one month into our membership year and I am proud of our district. While our district lost 23 members in July I choose to focus on the growth. Our district added 19 new members! YES!

I will be personally reaching out to the 23 members who were dropped in July in the next week. I want to know why they dropped or what we can do differently as Lions to keep members. I also look forward to reaching out to our new members as well to keep them engaged.

For those that attended the district meeting, hosted by my home club in Clifton, THANK YOU! Clifton enjoyed having over 50 Lions at Bosque Museum where we got to see PDG Joe Holman kiss a pig. Thank you PDG Joe for being a good sport. Also, at the district meeting PID Sam Lindsey mentioned both Mexia and Hillsboro will celebrate 100 years of Lionism this fiscal year. WOW! Both clubs entered a challenge to grow by 10 this year and PID Sam challenged others to join in. At the meeting the following clubs accepted the challenge to add TEN new members to their clubs in the 2021-2022 Lion year:

Mexia

Hillsboro

Clifton

Marlin (4 added in July)

Waco Women’s

Temple-Belton Ladies

Temple Breakfast (3 added in July)

Who else wants in on this challenge? For the clubs who accept and meet the goal, a pin or banner patch will be presented to your club. Need to run some ideas with me? Great! Call, text or email me. I want nothing more than to see your club grow and serve our district.

Lion Renee Kettler District GMT Coordinator Renee.Kettler@tnmp.com Call/Text: 254-386-7358

Fellow Lions,

1VDG Darie and I went to the Officer Installation of the Piney Woods Leo Club, where he recognized Angel Schavey as the District Leo of the Year, and presented her with a plaque and scholarship. Mary Tuggle, the new President of the Piney Woods Leo Club, was also recognized as the District Leo 1Vice President for this year. This Leo Club is one of the strongest clubs in Constitutional Area 1, and Lion Ellen Brooks has done a magnificent job in her role as their advisor.

As the Lion’s logo and DG Angela’s pin denote, we can’t stop with this. Leos have to keep moving forward. Once you have reached a level of success, you now have to work doubly hard to keep from sliding back. This district has several strong Leo clubs. My challenge as the new District Leo Advisor, is to help all the existing Leo clubs keep moving forward, and to meet DG Angela’s goal of establishing new Leo clubs. In order for this to happen, we need the full and continued support of the clubs that have sponsored these clubs, and the full commitment of clubs that will sponsor new Leo Clubs.

The Leo program is one of the best ways to both develop our young adults’ citizenship and commitment to serve the community, and also to lay the foundation for future Lions. I will be visiting all of the Leo clubs in the near future, and the sponsoring Lions clubs, not to direct actions, but to see what is working well and sharing that information with the other Leo clubs. Additionally, I hope to be able to meet with potential sponsoring Lions clubs in hopes of getting more than one new Leo club this year.

In Lionism PDG Joe

Leo Corner

We are looking forward to a great final year of Campaign 100. Our district made a good showing during the past Lion year. We raised $34455.50, that’s a 65.31% increase over the previous year! But it’s not just about the numbers. The numbers translate to service and disaster relief – here and around the world.

A large part of the money raised in Campaign 100 has come from Melvin Jones Fellowships. Our district had 13 new Melvin Jones Fellowships or progressive levels during the past Lion year, including one presented by PID Sam Lindsey to 64-year Lion Elmer Beene of the Mexia Lions Club (see picture) below.

These dollars go towards: Vision - LCIF helps Lions prevent avoidable blindness and care for the visually impaired. Youth - LCIF improves access to quality education, vital health services, and positive youth development for young people around the world. Humanitarian - Lions identify the world’s most crucial needs, and LCIF supports them in their efforts to provide humanitarian aid around the globe. Diabetes - LCIF is fighting to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for people diagnosed with this disease. Hunger - LCIF is on a mission to ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods. Environment - LCIF is dedicated to helping Lions take on large-scale projects that will create a sustainable and healthy future for generations to come. Childhood Cancer - LCIF is committed to helping cancer patients and their families, and we’re constantly exploring new ways to improve quality of life for these children. Disaster Relief - Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, Lions are often among the first to offer aid. LCIF empowers those crucial relief efforts.

Every dollar we raise has a tremendous impact. We need to continue to get the word out to Lions and to the public.

Contact Daniel Burkeen at 254-625-0071 or dburkeen@earthlink.net for information or a program.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.

Here we go to the start of a new Lions year. I want to thank all the clubs and Lions that contributed to TLF this Lions year from your 100%’s and personal donations your total was $ 10,984.00.

For this year 2021 so far, there were 3 Humanitarian Grants awarded for a total over $15,000.00. I would like to ask all the club’s leadership to take a look at their budgets to include Texas Lions Foundation as one of the charities you support and maybe increasing your giving. There are many ways it can be done please contact me.

We are your Texas Lions Foundation, please take advantage and apply for a grant if you need less then $10,000.00 for your project.

Texas Lions Foundation (TLF) is an organization committed to filling humanitarian needs throughout the world. As a public, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, its purpose is to promote human welfare by careful application of contributed funds. TLF concentrates its efforts in two areas: humanitarian services and disaster relief. The Foundation strives to support projects that, while falling into one of these two categories, also have long-term and far-reaching effects, and promote the objectives of the Texas Lions Foundation. Overall, the Foundation maintains a strong commitment to helping people achieve their own potential, and implementing projects that make permanent and positive changes. Projects are favored that provide benefits to as many people as possible.

I am available to come to your club or come online if you are meeting online and do a presentation on the Texas Lions Foundation. Please contact me by phone 254-289-9550 or by email Lmeeker53@gmail.com.

Yours in Lionism PDG Lisle W. Meeker TLF Trustee

September - LCI Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Here are 15 great ways to help those impacted survive and thrive: 1. Raise club awareness about childhood cancer by holding an educational talk with a

healthcare professional or public health official at your club or district meeting or related

events.

2. Prepare healthy meals for families with children undergoing treatment. This can be done in

collaboration with other community members to ensure the family receives food on a regular

basis.

3. Collect recyclable materials and donate the profits to a childhood cancer organization.

4. Write cards with well-wishes and share them with a local cancer center.

5. Donate financial support or gift cards to families in need or a nearby childhood cancer

center. This could cover expenses like gasoline, parking, food, medical expenses, etc.

6. Make or buy new hats, caps, head scarves or blankets to donate to childhood cancer centers.

7. Participate in a blood donation or bone marrow registry event to benefit cancer treatment.

8. Provide tutoring services to children with cancer or their siblings, or adult learning

opportunities for parents.

9. Organize an event with a cancer support center to have family photographs taken.

10. Visit a local hospital or treatment center for children with cancer and read stories to them,

play games, or spend time with the siblings of patients.

11. Provide funding support for essential medicines and supportive services. Crucial medical

needs could include chemotherapy supplies, nutritional supplements, medical equipment,

essential staff, etc.

12. Organize a community childhood cancer awareness event like a walk/run event or pamphlet

distribution.

13. Make yarn character wigs (example: Superhero, princess) for children with cancer.

14. Most Childhood Cancer Centers and Child Life Services do not have budget for toys, activity

books, games, snacks,etc. Research and provide your local Hospital/Medical Center pediatric

cancer dept.

15. Identify nearby childhood cancer centers and support homes to request a wish or needs list.

Conduct a drive to donate the requested items.

The Service Project Ideas Lists on the childhood cancer page gives you a complete list of ways that your club can make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families.

Hello Fellow Lions,

Please share this information with your Peace Poster Chair and fellow lions:

For the last 33 years Lion clubs around the world have proudly sponsored the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. The art contest encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace.

The 2021-22 Peace Poster Contest theme is "We Are All Connected" Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 as of November 15, are eligible to participate. Order your club’s kit(s) from the website. http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/serve/other-ways-to-serve/contests/peace-poster-contest/index.php

Order your kit early so that you can provide your students the information as soon as possible.

Complete rules and deadline dates are included in the packet. Please emphasize that your contestants and their sponsors read the rules carefully. The past few years we had some great entries but were disqualified due to not following the rules completely. I have a flyer with the rules. If you would like a copy please email me, bc1seely@gmail.com and I will send you a copy. Five winners will be announced and awarded prizes from $100-200 by District 2-X3 at the January 2022 conference.

If your club plans to enter the contest, the rules say you must notify the District Governor and it would be helpful to notify me as well so that I can be on the lookout for your club’s poster.

Deadline for ordering your kit is October 1, 2021 from Lions International.

Deadline for sending your club’s entry to me is November 15th. A committee judges your entry so time is needed to complete the judging, have the District Governor sign off and sent to the next level of judging.

*Please note by email address change.

If you have questions, contact me,

B.C. SeelyDistrict 2X-3 Peace Poster Chair2516 CambridgeLorena, TX 76655bc1seely@gmail.com254-855-4785

PALESTINE LIONS CLUB PRESENTS…

Pins!!! Pins!!! Pins!!!

Calling all Lions!!!

One of the great things about being a Lion, besides serving, is collecting pins. You can always spot a great collection on some’s vest, places they

have been, people they have met. This year, DG Angela Cases has presented us with a unique pin that is going to be in high demand. We will have a table set up at all Cabinet meetings and District Convention. This

year we will take credit cards as well as cash and checks.

As a new member, I remember being so excited to get my first set of pins. We have created a great set of bundles as well as a few individual pins available for sale. Please contact Bridget at templebeltonladieslions@gmail.com if you and/or your club would beinterested in purchasing some. Between DG visits, members willing to travel and postal service, we will make sure your club is looking snazzy with your new additions to your pin collection.

I will update you each month if a pin is sold out and if we get a new pin available for purchase.

Bridget Whitaker, District 2x3 Pin Chairperson

CLUB NEWS CLIFTON

Clifton Lions repainted and brought new life to the pavilion at Clifton City Park. Those lending a hand were: Lion Richard Bergman, Lion RL Pilcher,Lion Rodney Rueter, Lion Talon Clift and Lion Steve James.

Right: Awards were presented to the following lions for “Spreading Texas Lionism”

Lion Richard Bergman Lion Renee Kettler Lion James Powell Lion Mary Gean Cope (Not pictured) Lion Steven Payne Lion Toney Rogers

Clifton thanks everyone who attended the first district cabinet meeting at Bosque Museum.

BELTON: CHRIS A GREGG

CROCKETT: JEAN POE

GREATER ATHENS AREA: LESLIE D BALLEW PHILLIP M BALLEW

HEWITT: ALEXANDRA A CISNEROS MYLES B GUILLORY

MARLIN: CURTIS ARMSTRONG JESSE BUSTAMANTE SAKINA Y COLLINS STACY L PARKER

PALESTINE: RANDY MCKEE

PINEY WOODS: COLE MILLER SARAH PLATT

SALADO: BRIAN K GLENN MARJORIE A HAIRSTON RICHARD M HAIRSTON JR

TEMPLE BREAKFAST: DOREE R COLLINS ERNEST W KLECHKA ANDREA R WILKEY

GATESVILLE

Right: A warm welcome to our newest member Mike Gustin! Thank you to Lion Chumley for sponsoring Mike.

(Left to right, Gary Chumley, Randy Wagoner, and Mike Gustin)

Left: Thank you to Lion Rhonda Mohler and Lion Richard Shook for helping with the Exchange Club's Fire Ant Tour a few weeks ago. The Lions Club manned a station for the riders during the event to raise scholarship funds.

Don’t miss the information about our upcoming golf tournament listed a few pages back in this newsletter!

GROESBECK 2021-2022 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT LION CLIFTON FOX 1ST VICE PRES. LION LARRY PRICE 2ND VICE PRES. LION DAVID GLEZMAN SECRETARY LION KARA MCLELLAND TREASURER LION JOHN BUSH TAIL TWISTER LION BRETT BEENE LION TAMER LION DON STEVENS MEMBERSHIP CHAIR LION KATHY JACKSON LCIF CHAIRPERSON LION SHARON FREDRIKSSON MARKETING/COMMUNICATION LION TOM HAWKINS SERVICE CHAIRPERSON LION ELIZABETH MCDANIEL SAFETY COORD. LION CHRIS HENSON

DIRECTORS: LION DAVID GLEZMAN – 2 YR LION DENNIS WILSON – 2 YR LION ELIZABETH MCDANIEL - 1 YR LION JAMES COWLEY – 1 YR

PAST PRESIDENT – LION SHARON FREDRIKSSON

HARKER HEIGHTS

Harker Heights Lions spent the month of June taking donations for the Families in Crisis shelter. Families in Crisis houses, supports and empowers individuals experiencing family violence, sexual violence and homelessness. Harker Heights Lions were able to fill up an entire truck bed with all of the generous donations!

Harker Heights Lions we’re able to screen over 120 children at the Back to School-Healthy Kids Day put on by the Armed Services YMCA in Harker Heights.

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HILLSBORO

Right: Hillsboro Lions Club member Lenn Williams spoke to the Lions Club members at their weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Mr. Williams serves on the board of directors for the Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycle Center (TLERC) in Midland. Lenn provided an “post-pandemic” update of activities at the TLERC regarding number of glasses received versus those put back into circulation for use. Pictured are Lions Club President Lea Sanders and Lenn Williams.

Left: Pictured are Hillsboro Lions’ President Lea Sanders along with the speaker for the July 13th meeting, Griff Harris, Director of Hillsboro Interfaith Ministries (H.I.M.). Mr. Harris spoke to the Lions about the increasing number of people served by H.I.M. He emphasized the need for volunteers at the food bank and also addressed the continual need for food and monetary donations. Peanut butter and canned goods were among the items Harris detailed in his presentation.

Right: Guest speaker for our meeting was Tina Lincoln who is the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer with Hill County’s Juvenile Probation Department. She offered a program highlighting the Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition. Hill County’s commitment to the HOTHTC is vibrant and extensive due to Lincoln’s passion for ending human trafficking in Hillsboro and the surrounding area. Lincoln presented a couple of videos depicting the various HOTHTC representatives and their commitment to the “Not In My City” campaign to bring about awareness and prevention of human trafficking. Human trafficking for sexual predators as well as labor force purposes was highlighted in the video presentation. For more information about the Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition, visit https://www.hothtc.org.

Pictured are Lion Tommy Prud’homme and Tina Lincoln

Hillsboro Cont’d

KILLEEN LADIES

The Hillsboro Lions Club recently held their annual year-end banquet at Lion Lenn Williams gathering place outside the city. A pulled pork barbeque dinner was enjoyed by all. Outgoing President, Art Mann, was honored for his service and incoming President, Lea Sanders, took the oath of office. Past District Governor Lion Sam Lindsey performed the ceremony. Other new officers installed for the coming year include Cami Steele, Deb Hanson, Chuck Smith, Katharine Matthys, Susan Swilling, Bill Auvenshine, Lenn Williams, Barbara Adylett, Liz Schneider, Vicki Adams, Larry Cole, and Chris Fitch.

Lions Cami Steele and Lenn Williams tied for the honor of Lion of the Year and therefore, both were recognized.

Lion Liz Schneider was recognized as Volunteer of the Year.

Lion Kennie Nowlin sponsored new member, Scott Hennig, who was also inducted by Sam Lindsey.

The Hillsboro Lions Club recently learned about activities of the local Cub Scout Pack thanks to a presentation given by new Cub Master, Jessie Banks.

Proud Lion awards, given by President Art Mann, were presented to Lea Sanders, Tony Marley, Lenn Williams, Katharine Matthys, Barbara Adylett, and Cami Steele.

Killeen ladies Lions club donated 189 pairs of glasses and 2 boxes of bottle caps they collected.

KILLEEN NOON

MARLIN

The Killeen Noon Lions Club was presented with a program from Lion Tina Capito of Garden of Hope Shelter, one of the club’s supported organizations, and from Raymond Cockerell, Director of the Killeen Food Care Center. The club has been actively volunteering at the center for the past year, and will be continuing in the future.

The Lions Club of Marlin hosted the 18th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show on the Courthouse Square on Saturday, June 12th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Lions Club of Marlin also hosted the 3rd Annual Food Truck Rally and Vendors Market. It was a bustling and extremely successful day thanks to all Marlin Lions volunteers and event leaders Jay Elliott, Mike McGuoirk, and Letitia Estep. The Lions Club of Marlin worked this show to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marlin. Addedly, it promotes tourism and local businesses. The Car and Motorcycle Show gives back to the community; admission is free for visitors and cost for participation remains low.

It takes a lot of people to make the show happen, but Lions have a lot of fun, too, working to help the community.

PINEY WOODS

Marlin Cont’d

President John Armstrong

New officers for Marlin Lions Club are President John Armstrong, Vice President Douglas Langston, Treasurer Lisa Langston, Secretary Patti Kalmbuch, 1-Year Director David Lawson, 2-Year Director Jerry Wood, Membership Chair Mike McGouirk, Car Show Chair Jay Elliott with accompanying Motorcycle Show Chair Letitia Estep, and Raffle and Vision Chair Lisa Lankford.

Left: Kaidon Johnson and Amyah Mason, seniors at Marlin High School, were presented scholarships from the Marlin Lions Club by then incoming Club President John Armstrong during an awards ceremony held at Marlin High School auditorium in May.

The 3rd Monday of July (July 19) was the monthly ETFB Free Produce Distribution in Crockett. ETFB sent us 4 pallets of milk in addition to 14 pallets of produce. The weather held out for us despite the forecast of thunderstorms. Piney Woods Lions along with Leos and Standing with Crockett volunteers distributed: 2,000 bags of potatoes (5 lbs), 1,260 bags of onions (5 lbs), 828 gallons of milk, and 1,200 watermelons.

SALADO

Piney Woods Cont’d

Piney Woods Lions Club presented 3 scholarships at the July monthly meeting. Brenna Ashley and Ebony Perez will be attending Stephen F. Austin, and Angel Schave will be attending East Texas Baptist University this fall.

It is always a pleasure having UMHB Head Football Coach Pete Fredenburg here with us! He was even the very first winner of the first raffle we’ve had since it-that-must-not-be named happened...Being the stand-up guy that he is, he gave his winnings to the Texas Lion’s Camp.

Left: We were also honored to meet our two scholarship recipients, Trey Graham and Lindsey Neas. Both will be attending Texas Tech University

Right: We were honored to have our new District Governor, Angela Cases here with us this month.

TEMPLE-BELTON LADIES

TEMPLE BREAKFAST

Left: In the spirit to Run Forward to Serve, TBLLC sponsored a rubber duckie for the Luck of the Lake fundraiser. This fundraiser benefits the Central TX Children's Center for kids with all abilities.

PDG Lion Lisle Meeker

Our members also volunteered in a a local food pantry, bagged tees for the Texas Lions' Camp Harry Wickersham GolfTtournament and assembled the swag bags for the first District Cabinet meeting. We heard from guest speaker PDG Lisle who filled us in on the mission and purpose of TX Lions Foundation. Thanks so much, PDG Lisle, for coming to our meeting to give us this F.Y.I. presentation.

We'd like to recognize the following people in their new board positions: Bridget-District Pin Chair Lorna-District Lions Quest Lea-District Treasurer and Vision Chair Nancy-TBLLC Tail Twister Debbie-TBLLC Lion Tamer Jennifer-TBLLC Public Relations

On July 22nd we had the great honor and pleasure to have ID TJ and wife Juanita Tijerina induct our officers and 4 new members that our PDG Lisle Meeker sponsored

WACO WOMENS

Temple Breakfast Cont’d

President Lion Cindy Praesel and VP LeeAnne Ostrander took the challenge that was presented at the first district 2021-22 meeting in Clifton to bring in ten new members! WWLC has started working on the challenge and looks forward to adding new members soon. We already have one new transfer although not a new member but a welcome addition to WWLC. We hope all our district clubs take the challenge and bring in more members to continue to serve our community. At our first meeting we made plans for the coming year. We brainstormed ways to keep our club active. We discussed several projects for the coming year and continuing the gun raffle that was so successful last year. McGregor Lions and WWLC hope to work together for a spring event so check our Facebook page soon for more information. WWLC helped sponsor a young man to attend his STEM Camp and sent a huge thank you for our assistance. We hope to help grow Cameron into a fine future Leo and serve his community.

PINEY WOODS

The Piney Woods Leo Club was asked to carry flags in the Crockett 4th of July Parade on July 3rd. The club had purchased patriotic items to give away to children along the parade route. Near the end of the event, Leo Christopher Hernandez was interviewed about the Leo Club by the owner of the local radio station KIVY.

Piney Woods Leos volunteered with Piney Woods Lions and Standing with Crockett volunteers at the monthly ETFB Free Produce Distribution in Crockett on July 19th. ETFB sent us 4 pallets of milk in addition to 14 pallets of produce. Piney Woods Lions along with Leos and Standing with Crockett volunteers distributed: 2,000 bags of potatoes (5 lbs), 1,260 bags of onions (5 lbs), 828 gallons of milk, and 1,200 watermelons.

Piney Woods Cont’d

On Sunday, July 25th, 1VDG (also former District 2-X3 Leo Chair and current State Leo Chair) Darie McCleaves and PDG (and new District 2-X3 Leo Chair) Joe Holman visited Piney Woods Leo Club. 1VDG Darie presented 2 plaques and one scholarship. Leo Brenna Ashley received a plaque for serving as Vice-President last year on the 2020-2021 Dist 2-X3 Leo Council. Then he presented Leo Angel Schave with a plaque and $500 scholarship for being selected as the District 2-X3 Leo of the Year. Jim Turner (former US congressman) spoke to the Leos briefly on how much an impact they are making on our community. He then called up the new Piney Woods Leo Club officers and chairpersons, and formally inducted each one.

The new Piney Woods Officers/Chairpersons are: Leo President Meredith Tuggle Leo Vice-President Ariana Gonzalez Leo Treasurer Gisela Gonzalez Leo Membership Chair Stasia Parker Leo Communication Chair Sabrina Stewart Leo Service Chair Ryan Arvizu (Leo Secretary Emily Bailey was unable to attend the induction.)