Bark of the “C” Lion &

District Governor’s Newsletter “Move to Grow”

Volume 42, Issue 1 August 5, 2009 LOV District 24-C

District Governor’s Message

Lions, Lioness, Lioness/Lions, and Leos of 24-C.

I thank the District (24-C) for allowing me to serve 2009-2010 as your District Governor. As International President Eberhard Wirfs had us repeating our vows and the moment CC Don Colley pulled the elect ribbon from my badge I realized what a great honor and responsibility I had accepted. The guidance, encouragement, and support I have received in so many ways from the Lions, Lioness, Lioness /Lions of this District the past year makes all my efforts worthwhile. I look forward to our many times of work and fellowship together as we strive to keep District 24-C in the forefront of Lionism.

How great it was to have so many Lions, approximately 1800 volunteers working so hard to make life a little better for those in need at the RAM/LAMP project in Wise County. The article “Quiet Lions Roar” and a report by our Chairman Lion Don Nesselrodt appear elsewhere in this “BARK”. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who went and worked so hard. That’s the real meaning of “WE SERVE”.

Our Fall Conference is September 18-19, 2009. You will be receiving more details and registration forms shortly. Those who register and signup for the Friday dinner and auction will receive a Special Early Fall Conference pin.

“MOVE TO GROW” is the theme of IP E. Wirfs for the coming year. There is, as usual, a need to expand in membership and strengthen our clubs in order to better serve others. Extending our growth through new clubs and asking for new quality members while at the same time closing the back door to those who for some reason feel left out. Our goal is to build better understanding and empowering leadership skills in Lionism. If we MOVE we will expand and enhance ourselves, clubs, and the community we serve. I know with the dedication of Lions in 24-C we, as a team, will move “FORWARD TO GROW” this year. Let us enjoy, have fun, and help those in need.

“Move to grow”

Yours in Lionism,

DG Norma

Fall Conference Info and

Corrections to the District Directory on p. 10

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Bark of the “C” Lion and District Governor’s Newsletter

Norma Shoemaker .......….…….... District Governor Ray McDonald …….........….. Vice District Governor Pat Isaac …………….…. 2nd Vice District Governor Betty Cason … ……..………..…... Cabinet Secretary Helen Caldwell ……..........….…… Cabinet Treasurer Tom Lominac and Richard Lorette …..….... Editors Charlie Holloway and Jim Jimenez .…....…. Photos

“The Bark of the ‘C’ Lion and District Governor’s Newsletter” is the official publication of Lions District 24-C. It is an instrument for publicizing the activities of your club to Lion, Lioness and Leo members throughout the District and state. Please feel free to submit for publication articles and pictures of interest about your club’s fund-raising, community activities, and social events. All correspondence should be addressed to Tom Lominac, 1224 Cherry Avenue, Buena Vista VA 24416 lominactc@comcast.net

SAHMSU 12 Month Event Schedule

Start Date End Date Club Name/Event

6 June 09 6 June 09 Churchville Lions

7 August 09 7 August 09 Waynesboro Lions

9 August 09 15 August 09 Clarke County Lions

2 September 09 3 September 09 Basye/Bryce Mtn. Lions

4 September 09 5 September 09 Madison County Lions

6 September 09 11 September 09 Buena Vista Lions

20 September 09 2 October 09 Basye/Bryce Mtn. Lions

2 October 09 3 October 09 Rivanna Lions

4 October 09 9 October 09 Basye/Bryce Mtn. Lions

10 October 09 10 October 09 McGaheysville-Massanutten

11 October 09 25 October 09 Lake of the Loods Lions

25 March 10 28 March 10 Lake of the Woods Lions

28 April 10 28 April 10 McGaheysville-Massanutten

To schedule an event or for information contact Lion Bob Rose by e-mail at : krose9@verizon.net or telephone: (540) 885-1022.

PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to make a reservation need to have TWO qualified technicians for each event (in rare cases, an exception may be made by the scheduler in consultation with two SAHMSU directors).

New 24C Lions and Lionesses

Club New Lion Sponsor

Augusta Helen Caldwell transfers Betty Cason Vrla Leach Broadway Elaine K. Long transfer Clarke County Douglas M. Kruhn Richard J. Drake Crozet Christopher Suh Bob Stramara Front Royal John Largent Ronnie Pomeroy Gordonsville Tonia Gallihugh Cricket Crickenberger Anita Martin Doris Johnson Harrisonburg Dan Withers Lake of the Woods John Stutz Bob Kavanaugh Lake of the Woods Patricia Berry Emily Slunt Lioness Kathleen George Karen Cakouros Carolyn Gordon Emily Slunt Beth Sundberg Carol Greeney Madison County Janice Carpenter John C. Rothberg Monterey Thad Harmon Bill Ellenburg New Market Todd Biller Boyd Ritchie Winchester Host Clinton E. Jones David E. Denham

Club Secretaries—please remember to list new members and sponsors on the online 24C Monthly Membership form, so that they can be published in the Bark. If you are not submitting electronically, please forward this information to the editor.

Compliments of the

CHARLOTTESVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB

HOME CLUB OF

DG Don Colley PDG Francis V. Riddick* PDG Dick Ergenbright* PDG Orrin Larson

PDG Joe Hannemann

PDG Julian Lingle*

Our District has suffered the loss of family members who in some ways are Lions at heart as they shared their time with us.: Michael C. Colley, July 11, 2009 Only child of Bert and Don Colley Karen R. Jackson, July 14, 2009 Last child of Betty and Aubrey Jackson Our thoughts and prayers are with both these families and any other whom we have not heard about DG Norma

Lions24c.org Notes

The corrected 2009-2010 directory and an alphabetized list of clubs with links for club websites and president and secretary email have been posted. Please send any corrections to the webmaster: at lominactc@comcast.net.

Thi column has been prepared by Jan and Dick Lorette from P&A Reports received prior to July 16, 2009 including some received earlier. ____________________________________________________ AUGUSTA (029102) (May) - PROGRAMS: May 5th we had a program entitled "About Hearing Aids". Dr. Bruce Wagner, an audiologist, spoke and showed us some hearing aids. The program was very informative and interesting. The second program on May 19th was our annual Lions Memorial Service led by our Chaplain, Lion Tom Arner and Lion John Crawford. FUND RAISERS: We received from our ongoing Broom Sales, $1,516. We received from LOVF Raffle Tickets $330 (ytd $600). Bluegrass Gospel Concert Ad income - $1,690. Belk Days Tickets - $15. For White Cane Days we earned $100 (ytd $2,434.28). SIGHT SERVICES: We paid $245 for 9 pairs of eyeglasses. We also paid $50 for one eye exam. ENVIRONMENT: Collected trash on Highways we sponsor as a club. YOUTH SERVICES: We spent $2,500 for High School Scholarships. The first went to Brittany Leach, a Buffalo Gap H.S. graduate who received the Buddy Bosserman Scholarship for $500. The next three also each received a Buddy Bosserman Scholarship for $500. They are Rachel Martin from Stuarts Draft H.S., Christie Cash from Riverheads H.S. and Ross Hawkins from Fort Defiance H.S. We paid $500 to Ya-Vhen Chen from R.E. Lee H.S. This was a Marshall Fry Scholarship. OTHER: State Convention was attended by President,Vice President, and Other. From the Administrative Budget we paid $175 to reimburse newsletter expenses. Paid $250 to five voting delegates for State Convention. Paid $44.22 for stamps. Paid $37.80 for flowers for Memorial Service. Paid $6.95 for member supplies and $90.91 for Awards.

(June) - PROGRAMS: For our second program of the month, June 16th, we had Lion Jim Gangwer from the Dayton/Brigewater Lions Club install our new officers. Lion Gangwer is the father of our own club member, Valerie Gangwer. Our new slate of officers is headed by Lion Russel Snodgrass, our new president. FUND RAISERS: The month of June was a busy month for Augusta Lions. We received $875 from our on going Broom Sales. We also received $969.50 for the Bluegrass/Gospel Concert ads. The concession stand at the concert brought in sales of $667. And the gross ticket sales (before paying bands and expenses) was $8,280. (Lion Ashley counted 657 adult tickets and 30 children tickets sold.) At the second meeting some Auction items were sold for an additional $66. Expenses were $410 to Staunton City Schools for use of school for concert. (Bluegrass Expense) Paid $200 for 2 voting delegates to International Convention. And we paid $70 for our Post Office Box #2613. SIGHT SERVICES: We paid $60 for 3 pair of eyeglasses. We also sent $540 to SAHMSU; $162 to Virginia Eyeglass Center; and paid $500 to RAM/LAMP project. HEARING SERVICES: None to report this month. Average Monthly Attendance was 96 ____________________________________________________ BATH COUNTY (09225) (May) (June) (July) - Reports were sent but no data was included except Average Monthly Attendance, which was 67 for all three months. ____________________________________________________ BASYE_BRYCE MOUNTAIN (042394) (May) - PROGRAMS: 5/5: Ms. Lynn Lowe, Director of Marketing at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA presented an interesting and useful look at their facility and programs. Due to the large number of former Resort members moving there within the last few years, some people refer to Sunnyside as "Bryce South." Ms. Lowe extended a special invitation to all Bryce people to attend a special luncheon on July 17th. FUND RAISERS: 5/5- Lion Jack Turley reported that club netted approximately $6511 from our Golf Tournament. There were 101 sponsors and 96 players. 5/5- Lion Ken Pruett announced our club will jointly run the ice cream booth with the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Guild on four weekends: July 17-18, July 23-24, August 7-8 and September 5-6. SIGHT SERVICES: Our

team will support the sight and hearing van on September 3, 2009 at the County Fair. YOUTH SERVICES: 5/19- Our club has selected Miss Jessica Lee Shenk as recipient of our $1,500 scholarship. There were at least four strong candidates, but our committee selected Miss Shenk. The scholarship will be awarded on May 22nd. COMMUNITY SERVICES: 5/5-Drive at Prince of Peace Church, Tuesday, 4/21/09, yielded 15 units from 20 shows. Biggest disabling condition was low iron levels. Our club had ten volunteers who contributed approximately 28 person hours of support

(June) - PROGRAMS: Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers for 2009-2010 held June 16. Mr. Frank Koblis presented a program on the history of the Kentucky Long Riffle with a display of his some of his work. The annual Joe Briges Award and plaque was presented to Lion Jeff Bowan in recognition of his continued leadership and contribution to the club.52 members and guests attended. A regular meeting was held on June 2nd. with 33 members and 3 guests attended. Mr. Fred Frenzel, Virginia Inland Fish and Game Commission presented a fascinating talk and slide show on Black Bears in Virginia. FUND RAISERS: 50/50 raffles were held at two meetings. Members were asked to sign up to assist in selling ice cream and pie at eight Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Concerts in July and August at Orkney Springs. The Club is sharing the fund raiser with the SVMF Guild. SIGHT SERVICES: The Club will staff the Sight and Mobile Hearing Unit at the Shenandoah County Fair in Sept. Qualified members were asked to volunteer. YOUTH SERVICES: On May 22nd the Club prented a $1,500 scholarship to Miss Jessica Lee Shenk, graduating from Stonewall Jackson H. S. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Annual Joe Bridges Cash Award to Stonewall Jackson H. S. Music Dept. presented at the Annual Dinner, June 16th. HEALTH SERVICES: Sponsored a American Red Cross Blood Drive at Price of Peace Church on June 17. 14 units of blood were collected. Six Lions Club members participated. Average Monthly Attendance: 65 ____________________________________________________ BROADWAY (May) - PROGRAMS: 5-12--Joe Paxton, Rock. County Adm. gave talk on scale back, cuts of about $35 Mil., and lay off of people; it was a tough job, but he says the County is doing better than others. FUND RAISERS: Collected 101 pair of glasses. HEARING SERVICES: Zack Shifflett, Grandson of Lion Kenny, has been blind since birth and is a very talented young boy with a bicycle and guitar, but not at the same time. YOUTH SERVICES: Gary Leake, Advisor for the Quiz Bowl Team, and team member Jessia Crider gave a short report on the 40-member team. Five of the members are going to K.C., Mo. to compete nationally. Club voted to donate $250 to help with travel expense. COMMUNITY SERVICES: 5-26--Shena. Valley Elect. Coop. Director Steve Burkholder gave talk on Coop, the first Coop in Va. chartered for rural electric service; it serves 38,000 members in Augusta, Rockingham, Shenadoah, and Hardy Counties. It has over 5,200 miles of line with 131 employees. They do not foresee windmill use, OTHER: Incoming Officer School was attended by Pres-elect Vivian Turner, Sec Donnie Turner, 1st. V.P. Tim Land, and 3rd V.P. Dawn Turner at Middletown on May 9th. NOTICE----NOTICE----JUNE---JULY--AUG.-- MEETINGS OUTSIDE--PLEASE CALL FOR VISITING DIRECTIONS.

(June) - PROGRAMS: 6-23---Barbara Roadcap, wife of Lion Robert Roadcap, was to have ice cream at our last meeting but forgot, so she is on our LIST. FUND RAISERS: 6-20---Had second chicken bar-b-que and will report the net at a later date. HEARING SERVICES: Zack Shifflet, Grandson of Lion Kenny Brown is completing his 25-day training at Leader Dog School and is coming home without his dog. It has been sick and cannot make the trip, but will be brought to Zack at a later date with trainer to stay a week for a refresher. Club donated $500 to Leader Dog to help with plane ticket and other expenses. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Incoming President Vivian Turner and Zone Chairman John Knepper received the

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MD24 Council of Governor's Awards for exhibiting outstanding leadership, exemplary service, and total commitment to Lionism. John also received the International President's Certificate of Commendation for his service to the community as an "Everyday Hero." This is the fourth highest award presented by Lions International. Both of these Lions are from BROADWAY. OTHER: PDG Tim Land installed our newest member David Lorenzen with Certificate of Membership from Lions International President Al Brandel. Also presented our next to newest member Elaine Long who transferred from Farmville Lions. This is our 4th lady Lion to join our club, which did not have any ladies 2 1/2 years ago. Lion Phil Sharpe installed our new officers with a slate that we think will keep us with good Lions for several years. ____________________________________________________ BUENA VISTA (009227) No Report this month. ____________________________________________________ CHARLOTTESVILLE HOST (09228) (May) - FUND RAISERS: White Cane 9 Lions 17 Hrs. $415. SIGHT SERVICES: 6 Pair eye glasses-$300. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Soup Kitchen 2 Lions 15hrs.; Senior Piano sing-a-longs 1 Lion 20 hours. OTHER: State Convention: Attending: President Secretary Vice President Other.

June - SIGHT SERVICES: Appropriated $200 Bi-Sight Committee. COMMUNITY SERVICES: 6-17-09 Crozet Fire Dept Parade 3-Lions 10 Hours. Soup Kitchen 2 Lions 10 Hours. 3 Elderly Sing A Longs 1 Lion 20 Hours. OTHER: DG Colley installed club officers 2009-10. ____________________________________________________ CHARLOTTESVILLE LIONESS (68812) (May) - PROGRAMS: Installation of new officers. FUND RAISERS: Yard Sale with 100% member participation earned the club $652. SIGHT SERVICES: Bought 7 pairs of glasses at a cost of $350. One member volunteered 6 hours to Bi-Sight committee. COMMUNITY SERVICES: 2 members volunteered 11 hrs. to handicapped. 2 members volunteered 126 hrs. to Am. Cancer Soc., 6 members volunteered 94 hrs. to community projects i.e. Free Clinic, homeless, food banks, Ronald McDonald house. 1 member volunteered 5 hrs. to SAHMSU, 3 members volunteered 16 hours to elderly shut-ins. OTHER: State Convention was attended by President, & another.

(June) - FUND RAISERS: Raised a total of $591 with events connected to Belk Charity Days. 6 members participated. SIGHT SERVICES: One member donated 4 hours to Bi-Sight work. 4 pairs of eyeglasses were purchased for needy at cost of $200. COMMUNITY SERVICES: 2 members volunteered 11 hours visiting shut-ins,1 member volunteered 200 hours to American Cancer Society -- 1 member volunteered 3 hours to Free Clinic, 2 members volunteered 6.5 hours to the Senior Center, 7 members volunteered 44.5 hours to the food pantry, the soup kitchen, the handicapped, and health awareness classes. HEALTH SERVICES: 2 members volunteered 9 hours to the Free Clinic and health awareness classes. ____________________________________________________ CHARLOTTESVILLE TJ (009229) (May) - FUND RAISERS: On May 5th, six Lions worked 42 hours total serving beer and wine at UVA's arena and made $609. On May 20th, four Lions worked 20 hours total, serving beer and wine at a concert at the city Pavilion and made $178,50. On May 23, five Lions worked 16 hours for White Cane Day and made $499.l6. YOUTH SERVICES: On 5/3l/09, we donated $l500 to U.Va. Children's Medical Center. We purchased $302.l7 for Toys for the U.Va. Children's Medical Center toy box. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Donated $50 to LOV. HEALTH SERVICES: On 5/3l/09, donated $l00 to Hospice of Piedmont as a Memorial for Patricia Burke (Lion Bobby Burke's mother).

(June) - PROGRAMS: The next meeting will be held at Camp Holiday Trails, a camp for impaired children. The camp is one of our main charities, and the director will provide an update. FUND RAISERS: Six members worked 24 hours at Charlottesville's Fridays After Five earning $180. SIGHT SERVICES: We approved the purchase of 10 eyeglass vouchers

from Lenscrafters to cover an increased number of eyeglass cases expected before the next budget year. ____________________________________________________ CHURCHVILLE (046282) (June) - PROGRAMS: Bunny Hern gave a program on the EMS system. She also explained the Good Samaritan Law. SIGHT SERVICES: 1 pair of eyeglasses was purchased. We helped with SAMSU at the Churchville Health Fair. YOUTH SERVICES: 2 members helped with the Boy Scout Camp. ____________________________________________________ CLARKE COUNTY (009230) (May) - PROGRAMS: The May 21st Meeting was Guest Night and Recognition Night. All Lions who participated in the club's activities were recognized. Lion Sharon Hart was the recipient of a Melvin Jones Fellowship for her dedicated service to Lions. Lion Tommy Jones was awarded the LOVF Humanitarian Award for his work with Club activities and coordination of the sale of LOVF Raffle Tickets. FUND RAISERS: On May 15 & 16 Lions sollicited for White Cane Days. A total of $352 was collected for sight & hearing programs. HEARING SERVICES: Donated $310 to assist a local resident in obtaining hearing aides.

(June) - PROGRAMS: At the June 18th meeting, officers for 2009-2010 were installed by Zone Chairman Sharon Hart. Perfect Attendance and Membership Chevrons were also awarded. FUND RAISERS: The annual Joesoh C. Reamy Golf Tournament was held on June 12th. The Club netted over $2,100 from this event. Thanks to Lion Mike Malucci for chairing the Golf Tournament. The Club netted $1,076 from its May sale of shrimp. Thanks to Lion Bill Johnston for coordinating the shrimp sale. SIGHT SERVICES: The Club donated 276 pairs of eyeglasses to the Lions Club recycling program. YOUTH SERVICES: $1,000 scholarships were awarded to two graduating seniors from Clarke County H.S. The recipients were Morgan Heflin, daughter of Lions Dennis and Theresa Heflin, and Sean Kelly, grandson of Lion Jim Kelly. OTHER: A new Club trading and fellowship pin is now available. The pin honors the LidSight Program. It can be purchased for $3.50 by contacting Lion Sharon Hart. ____________________________________________________ CROZET (009234) (May) - PROGRAMS: County Board of Supervisor Member Ann Mallek spoke on 5/11/09. FUND RAISERS: Hot Dog Stand fundraiser at Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, 5/9/09 and 5/10/09. Belk Charity Day fundraiser at Fashion Square Mall, 5/2/09. SIGHT SERVICES: Request for 2 sets of eyeglasses processed. HEARING SERVICES: Request for 1 hearing aid processed. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Crozet Lions Precision Broom Brigade marched in Batesville Day parade on 5/16/09. OTHER: Incoming First Vice President and incoming Secretary attended officer training in Stephens City on 5/9/09.

(June) - PROGRAMS: June 8 - Budget approved. June 22 - New officers installed. COMMUNITY SERVICES: June 27 - Broom Brigade marching in local 4th of July parade. ____________________________________________________ DAYTON-BRIDGEWATER (009235) (May) - PROGRAMS: Dayton-Bridgewater held their annual Charter night meeting on May 6, 2009 with guest speaker PDG Robert Black of Broadway. Lion Jim Gangwer received the Special Recognition Award for his years of years, and Paul Graham received the President's Award.

(June) - PROGRAMS: On the June 17, 2009 meeting, the 2009-2010 Officers were installed by PDG Jim Painter. Chuck Schwab will serve as President for the coming year. ____________________________________________________ EDINBURG (09236) (May) - PROGRAMS: 5-12-09: Program presented by Mrs. Wendy Delawder about Alzheimers which affects people as they get older. YOUTH SERVICES: Presented a $500 scholarship to Kaleb Day, who is a graduating senior from Central H.S. OTHER: 5-26-09: Visitation by 3 Lions From Winchester Host Lions Club.

(June) - PROGRAMS: June 9th - Incoming Officers installed by PDG Charlie Kipps. June 23rd - Family Picnic held

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at the Edinburg Park and catered by Creekside Plain And Fancy. OTHER: Lion Howard Lambert passed away at his home on June 6th. The Edinburg Lions Club members were honorary pallbearers at the funeral held on June 9th. ____________________________________________________ ELKTON (June) - PROGRAMS: June 9 -We entertained three visitors from Lake of the Woods: PDG John Hopkins, Lion Betty Moore and PDG Quanah "Sonny" Parker. Installation of officers is scheduled for July 18. FUND RAISERS: Broom sales totaled $54. White Cane Days on June12 and 13 yielded $1,078.58 with 31 man-hours. SIGHT SERVICES: Paid $100 for glasses: 1 man-hour. HEARING SERVICES: Paid $200 to Virginia Sight and Hearing Foundation, Inc. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Educator of the Year awards were made by President John Yates, assisted by incoming President Bill Hitt, to Shari Loomis of Elkton Elementary School and to Joyce Jellum of Elkton Middle School at closing assemblies. Plaques have been placed in the schools with updated listings; individual plaques were given to the designated teachers. Received a thank you letter from the president of the sponsoring organization for our gift to support the Blazer Bash, a controlled after-prom party held for Spotswood High students and guests on the JMU campus. ____________________________________________________ FLUVANNA COUNTY (009238) (May) - FUND RAISERS: Working on new ideas. HEALTH SERVICES: Average Monthly Attendance: 90.

(June) - SIGHT SERVICES: We paid for 2 eye exams this month. Average Monthly Attendance: 80. ____________________________________________________ FRONT ROYAL (009239) (May) - OTHER: International Dues were paid on 5/13/2009 in the amount of $719; Average Monthly Attendance: 70.

(June) - COMMUNITY SERVICES: Donated $50 to C-CAP in memory of Lion Dr. Robert Hodges who passed away this month. Presented a $1000 scholarship to Skyline H.S. senior Kieren Caison. Kieren will be attending Bridgewater College. OTHER: Average Monthly Attendance: 60. ____________________________________________________ GORDONSVILLE (009241) (May) - PROGRAMS: Regular meeting 5/12/09; Charter Night 5/26/09 - VDG Norma Shoemaker was our guest speaker. FUND RAISERS: Our $1,000 giveaway netted $2,125. OTHER: We had two prospective members attend our meeting on 5/12/09 and an additional prospective member who will attend our Charter Night celebration.

(June) - PROGRAMS: June 9, 2009 Regular meeting- no program June 30, 2009 - Family Picnic and Installation of officers. Officers installed by PCC Ken Isaac, husband of Lion Pat Isaac (Gordonsville member). SIGHT SERVICES: Delivered 1400 pair of eye glasses to Recycling Chair at the State Convention; USA Canada Leadership Forum Attended by 2nd VDG Pat Isaac and another. International Convention was attended by 1 Officer and Guests. OTHER: Two new members installed on May 26, 2009 at our Charter Night. VDG Lion Norma Shoemaker installed Tonia Gallihugh and Anita Martin as new Lions. Lion Pat Isaac was elected as the 2nd Vice District Governor to begin her term in July 2009. ____________________________________________________ HARRISONBURG (009244) (May) - PROGRAMS: Awards banquet. FUND RAISERS: We completed our Texas Hold'em tournament. SIGHT SERVICES: Paid for eyeglasses and exams.

(June) - FUND RAISERS: Annual Raffle - June 9. SIGHT SERVICES: $1,000 to Sight First and $1,000 to Valley Voice. YOUTH SERVICES: $1,000 for Bland Contest. COMMUNITY SERVICES: $1,000 to Free Clinic. ____________________________________________________ LAKE OF THE WOODS LIONESS (741320) (May)- PROGRAMS: We awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Lake of the Woods resident attending Orange County H.S. This

scholarship will be forwarded to the college of attendance. Our slate of officers has been presented to the membership and will be voted on at the June dinner meeting. FUND RAISERS: The LOW Lioness Club supported by participating in the LOW Lions Club White Cane Day. COMMUNITY SERVICES: The Sheltering Arms Homeless Shelter was our March project. Our club generously contributed gifts of money, food and household goods. LOW Lioness Outreach project this month (May) is Germanna Heights' low income apartments for seniors. This month we continue with our bingo parties. In April we had a breakfast bingo, which was delicious. Three breakfasts were given at Meadow Farms Rest. as grand prizes for the month. For June, we are planning a cookout.

(July) - PROGRAMS: Speaker from Leader Dog (July 9 meeting). SIGHT SERVICES: LOW Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center participation. YOUTH SERVICES: Ice Cream Social at Child Help East. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Participated in LOW 4th of July Parade. ____________________________________________________ LAKE OF THE WOODS (41320) (May) - PROGRAMS: LOW Lions held a Pig Roast on May 9th chaired by Lion Joe Davidson. FUND RAISERS: For the month ending April 31st, the LOW Lions Club Fundraisers had a month's income of $2,830 and an expense of $280. Most of the income for the month of April resulted from Yard Sales of cars, boats and shed sales. There was a Sick Room contribution of $200 and $875 was raised by the installation of house post signs for the month. SIGHT SERVICES: There was a two-day White Cane Event at various locations throughout Locust Grove, Va. chaired by Lions Peter Williams and Eldon Rucker. The SAHMSU unit was utilized by the LOW Lions on March 28th and April 25th lead by Lion Tom Walker. There was a total of 44 hours reported towards this effort. Lions contributed $300 for the examination and purchase of sight services for an approved community request. HEARING SERVICES: During April, the LOW Lions conducted "Dangers of Loud Noise" presentations to all fourth grade students at four Orange County elementary schools consisting of over 450 students. This effort was led by Lion Sue Simmons. ENVIRONMENT: LOW Lions conducted a Route 3 clean-up on April 19th chaired by Lion Art Griggs consisting of 12 service hours. YOUTH SERVICES: LOW Lions proudly announces that a Bland Contest winner, Megan Buhrmann (soprano)has won the District competition and is proceeding to the Annual State Contest. COMMUNITY SERVICES: In cooperation with the location American Red Cross, LOW Lions assisted in conducting a Blood Donor Drive, chaired by Lion Joe Davidson. Lion Phylis Taylor chairs our Care and Share Committee that contributed 19 hours of service calling on ill and hospitalized Lions from April 25th to May 21st. LOW Lions continues in its efforts to help the community by running the Wilderness Food Pantry. This committeed has by chaired by Lions Betty Beck and Janet Haase. LOW Lions regrets to announce that one of the main stays of this pantry, Lion Janet Haase will be transferring to the Dahlgren Lions Club resulting from her forthcoming nuptials in July. HEALTH SERVICES: The Blood Pressure Committee, chaired by Lion Peter Williams utilized 6 hours in conducting this clinic. OTHER: International Dues--Date Paid: 03-31-09; Amount: $4,759.06; State Dues--Date Paid: 11-08; Amount: $1,936.

(June) - PROGRAMS: LOW Lions Club held their Charter Night June 15th. Lion Selven Powell was presented the Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lion Bob Schwab was presented the Humanitarian Award and Lion Bernie Oravec was presented the Lion of the Year Award. Lion Boyce Wray was given a Distinquished Services Award for his chairmanship and performance on constructing and installing house post address signs. Jim Hopkins was presented the Non-Lions award for his performance as a member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and his performance as a member of the Orange County School Board. FUND RAISERS: Preparing for our year Lions Yard Sale, Lions spent 67 hours performing furniture

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pickups. For the month of May, 2009 there was a net income of $7,455 from fundraisers to our Foundation Account. SIGHT SERVICES: From March 19 - June 29, 2009 LOW Lions contributed 269 hours performing eyeglass recycling efforts. In May, 2009 LOW Lions contributed $760 for the examination and glasses for qualified individuals within the community. YOUTH SERVICES: In May, 2009 a $2,000 Germanna Community College Scholarship and a $2,000 Orange County High School Scholarship was presented by the LOW Lions. There was a donation presented to next year's LEO's Club for $150 supported by LOW Lions. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Lion Phyllis Taylor chairs our Care and Share committee that contributed 18 hours of service calling on ill and hospitalized Lions. LOW Lions continues to run the Wilderness Food Pantry with a contribution of approximated 120 hours toward stocking, picking up supplies and staffing the pantry. HEALTH SERVICES: The Blood Pressure Committee, chaired by Lion Peter Williams utilized 6 hours in conducting this clinic. ____________________________________________________ LEXINGTON (009245) (May) - PROGRAMS: May 11: David Edmondson, Jr. an organ transplant recipient May 25: Memorial Day Holiday. SIGHT SERVICES: May 16: 13 members worked total of 52 hours with SAHMSU at local health fair. COMMUNITY SERVICES: May 19: 4 members, 10 hours for Rocvkbridge Area Free Clinic May 26: 4 members 14 hours at RAF Clinic. OTHER: State Convention was attended by our Secretary and another.

(June) - PROGRAMS: June 8: Installation of new officers. Jun3 23: Family picnic. COMMUNITY SERVICES: 3 members 31 hours for Rockbridge Free Clinic ____________________________________________________ LOUISA COUNTY (009246) (April) - PROGRAMS: Louisa County had programs for Golf Tournament Planning, and Election of Officers during the Month of April. FUND RAISERS: Two Fund Raisers, April 4th Yard Sale raised over $6000. The Annual Golf Tournament held on April 24th brought in over $3500. SIGHT SERVICES: 10 people were approved for eye exams and glasses, and 857 pairs of glasses were collected and taken to the processing center.

(May) - PROGRAMS: Don Hilbert gave an informative program on activities he is involved with, SightFirst II, and Lions in general. Our second meeting involved a speaker on Diabetes, pancreas transplants, pros and cons. YOUTH SERVICES: Byron Mehlhoff announced that his scholarship committee has awarded a $2000 award to Hillary Huber, a Louisa County H.S. Senior. OTHER: State Convention was attended by our Secretary and another.

(June) - PROGRAMS: Scholarship committee. Byron Mehlhaff announced the winner of our $2000 award for 2009. Installation of Officers was held on June 23rd, at St. Judes. SIGHT SERVICES: 7 people were approved for eyeglasses and exams. ____________________________________________________ LURAY (009247) (May) - PROGRAMS: May 7 meeting was presentation by scoutmaster and ass't scoutmaster on the history and achievements of local Boy Scout Troop 100 sponsored by Luray Lions Club. FUND RAISERS: May 15th and 16th was our annual White Cane Sale, but results not available until first meeting in June. SIGHT SERVICES: At May 7th meeting, we voted to provide $64 to assist local resident with obtaining glasses, and also to make $100 donation to each Dist. 24-C Leader Dog, Lions Sight Foundation, Va. Assoc. for Workers for the Blind, Sight and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit and Project for Canine Companions for Independence. HEARING SERVICES: At May 7 meeting club voted to make $250 contribution to Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation. YOUTH SERVICES: At May 7 meeting voted to provide $1000 donation to local Boy Scout Troop 100, sponsored by the club, and $100 each to Dist. 24-C Bland Contest, Dist. 24-C Youth Exchange and to Luray Midget League Football. Club also selected 2009 recipient of $1000 Luray H.S. Lions Scholarship from club to be presented at 2009 graduation. COMMUNITY SERVICES: At May

7 meeting club voted to donate $100 each to Lions of Va. Foundation and to local Regional Center for the Performing Arts of Luray.DIABETES AWARENESS AND EDUCATION: At May 7 meeting club voted to make $100 donation to Dist. 24-C Diabetes Awareness. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: At May 7 meeting, club voted to make $100 to LCIF. OTHER: At May 21 meeting, club voted on nominee for director of board for SAHMSU and authorized president to respond with club's vote.

(June) - PROGRAMS: At June 18 meeting Past President Grayson Markowitz presented comments about former Luray mayor and former Luray Lions club member and president (1987-88) Ralph Dean, who died June 5, 2009. FUND RAISERS: Receipts from May 15 and 16 White Cane Sale reported to be $677.15. SIGHT SERVICES: At 6/4 meeting agreed to provide sight exam for applicant costing $64. Also at 6/18 meeting agreed to provide sight exam for local resident at cost of $64. YOUTH SERVICES: Thank you note received from recipient of club's 2009 Luray H.S. scholarship for $1000. OTHER: At 6/18 meeting President Fran Marsh thanked club for opportunity to serve as club president for 2008-09. Past 24-C Cab. Sec'y-Treas. and zone chairman Dale Houff installed club's 2009-10 officers: Grayson Markowitz, president; Charles Butler, VP; Dale Houff, secretary; Greg Stiles, treasurer. ____________________________________________________ McGAHEYSVILLE/MASSANUTTEN (052780 ) (May) - PROGRAMS: 5/5 - Dinner meeting; 5/19 - Regular meeting - Youth Camp Exchange student reported on her trip to Japan. FUND RAISERS: Bingo at Great Eastern Resort-5/7,5/14,5/21.5/28. 6 volunteers for each evening- approximately 20 hours, approximately $2500 profit. SIGHT SERVICES: Reading for Valley Voice - approximately 16 volunteers read 2 or more hours per month for 38 hours in May. YOUTH SERVICES: Special Youth Camp Exchange speaker who traveled to Japan and reported on her trip at our meeting. International Dues were paid in January. State Dues were paid in December. State Convention was attended by our President

(June) - PROGRAMS: There were no regular meetings in June due to our annual Golf Tournament on June 12th and Charter Night on June 20th. FUND RAISERS: Bingo at Great Eastern Resort 6/4,6/11,6/18, & 6/25. Our Annual Charity Golf Tournament was June 20th; funds raised will be reported later. SIGHT SERVICES: Reading for Valley Voice, by 16 Lion members, reading 2 or more hours per month (37 hours.) OTHER: International Dues were paid in July. State Dues were paid in December.

(July) - PROGRAMS: July 7 Outdoor Picnic; July 21st was our Regular Meeting. FUND RAISERS: Bingo at Great Eastern July 9,16,23, & 30; 20 members participated and had approximately $2000 profit. SIGHT SERVICES: Valley Voice readings for the month of July continues; we had 15 members read for 2 or more hours each for a total of 39 hours in July. See RAM below, as well. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Our club will participate in the annual McGaheysville Fireman's Parade on July 24th. HEALTH SERVICES: Four members, Pat Nemmers, Margaret King, Sharon and Bob Bloomquist will participate in RAM the end of July. ____________________________________________________ MADISON COUNTY (009248) (May) - PROGRAMS: 1. Boys Scouts of America Troop 45 had the program discussing their activities and conducting a flag retirement ceremony. 2. Second meeting was devoted to presentation of the annual community service award to Janice Carpenter. There were 95 in attendance. SIGHT SERVICES: Two pair glasses purchased - $195; 102 pairs glasses recycled YTD. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Donated $350 to BSA Troop 45, which the club has sponsored for many years. Donated $500 to George James Community Center as the financial part of the Madison Award presented to Janice Carpenter. OTHER: International Dues--Date Paid: 1/13/09; Amount: $526.50; State Dues--Date Paid: 11/24/08; Amount: $432; State Convention: Attending: President Vice President Other.

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(June) - PROGRAMS: June 9 - Lion Nick McDowell gave an excellent presentation on Military Campaign Medals and what they mean. June 23 - Family Picnic and induction of new officers. National Forensic prize winner Rory Squire presented one of her winning orations. Brief presentation by Sec. Ken McGhee on 70 year history of the Club. President presented certificates of appreciation to seven members. FUND RAISERS: $380 from LOVF raffle tickets. SIGHT SERVICES: 128 pr glasses recycled YTD. ____________________________________________________ MIDDLETOWN CHILDREN'S FIRST (68683) (April) - YOUTH SERVICES: Worked with 14 "Little Lions" teaching fine motor skills, colors, shapes, and other skills. Taught through reading, singing, crafts and games. Fun for all. OTHER: International Dues--Date Paid: 12/4/08; Amount: $234. State Dues--Date Paid: 12/19/08; Amount: $208.

(May) - YOUTH SERVICES: Worked with 18 "Little Lions" teaching motor skills, colors, shapes, letter & number recognition and other skills needed to prepare them for kindergarten. Local Childrens' Librarian introduced summer programs at Library with stories and music. OTHER: State Convention: Attending: Secretary, Other.

(June) - YOUTH SERVICES: Worked with 18 "Little Lions" teaching motor skills, colors, shapes, letters and numbers recognition and other skills needed to prepare them for Kindergarten. Local Childrens' Librarian introduced summer programs at Library with stories and music. ____________________________________________________ MONTEREY (009250) (May) - PROGRAMS: Regular Meeting- May 11, 2009. Directors Meeting- May 25, 2009. FUND RAISERS: Two nights of community bingo. SIGHT SERVICES: Sent 10 pair of glasses to the Roanoke facility. YOUTH SERVICES: Donated $500 to local Summer Youth Employment Program. Donated $200 to local Weekday Religious Program. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Several members delivered Meals-on-Wheels; 5 hours. A member performed a clown program for residents at a local nursing home.

(June) - PROGRAMS: Regular Meeting-June 8, 2009. Director's Meeting - June 22, 2009. FUND RAISERS: Two nights of community bingo. SIGHT SERVICES: Sent 10 pairs of glasses to the Roanoke facility. YOUTH SERVICES: Funde and awarde college scholarships to 2 graduating seniors from the class of 2009. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Donated $1000 to the local volunteer fire department. Several member delivered Meals-on-Wheels. OTHER: Made year end donations to various Lions National and State organizations. ____________________________________________________ MOUNT JACKSON LIONESS (0709251) (March) - PROGRAMS: The March program was presented by Lioness President, Tracy Miller, entitled "New Opportunities and 5 steps you can take during the beginning of 2009 to ensure that you are on track to meet your financial goals after a challenging 2008." FUND RAISERS: Outreach was left up to individual members to help those who needed help in their own communities. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Service hours reported: 199.

(April) - PROGRAMS: The program was presented by Marta Anders, certified Master Integrative Coach. She gave a thought provoking, inspirational talk on "Bringing Consciousness to Our Choices". COMMUNITY SERVICES: The club voted to donate $300 from the general fund to help a local family whose home had burned recently. Members reported a total of 182.50 service hours. (May) - PROGRAMS: The program at the May meeting was an overview of Lioness Club membership for the benefit of prospective members who attended as guests for the evening. There were 5 guests in attendance. FUND RAISERS: The 50/50 raffle netted $16.00 for the club. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Members reported a total of 185.5 hours of community service. OTHER: International Convention: Lions Attending: 20 Officers and Guests Attending:

(June) - OTHER: Lion Tom McNeilus, President, headed the list of new officers installed on 22 June, 2009. On that same date, Todd Biller was inducted as a member of our club and Lions Clubs International. Lion Todd was sponsored by Lion Boyd Ritchie. ____________________________________________________ NEW MARKET (009252) (May) - PROGRAMS: Scholarship. Stonewall Jackson H.S. senior Ashley Meadows of Quicksburg, VA has been awarded our $500 scholarship for 2009. She will attend Lord Fairfax Community College. ____________________________________________________ RIVANNA (60364) (May) - SIGHT SERVICES: 24 members participated in White Cane Day held on May 2, 2009 $1008 was raised and 56 volunteer hours. 4 members assisted Scottsville Lions at their Health Fair with SAHMSU on May 9,2009 for a total of 24 volunteer hours.37 individuals served. ENVIRONMENT: $55 spent to replace clean up equipment. YOUTH SERVICES: School lunch packing was held on May 7, 14, and 21. Total volunteer hours - 81. Number of members participating - 27. Children benefiting - 140 each week. President and in-coming president attended the High School graduation of the selected candidate for the Howard Kojan Memorial Award. $2,200 scholarship was presented to Kathyrn Rachel Scott who will attend PCC in the fall to become a nurse. Volunteer hours - 10.

(June) - PROGRAMS: Second VDG, Lion Patricia Isaac asked secretary Lion Ellen to confirm that the incoming officers were duly elected; this was affirmed by Lion Ellen. The following Rivanna Lion’s Club officers were read their charges and installed from July 2009-June 2010: Lion Tom Whitney, Tail Twister, Lion Sylvia Frawley,1 year Director, Lion Kingsley Brown and Lion Ron Whatley, 2 year Directors, Lion Gerry Kojan 3rd year VP, Lion George Burnett, 1st year VP, Lion Ellen Keane, Secretary and Lion Florann Burnett, President. Missing officers will be installed by President Lion Florann at the next meeting. SIGHT SERVICES: End of year recommended donations were made for sight and hearing foundations in the amount of $2720. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Donation to Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue $200. DIABETES AWARENESS AND EDUCATION: Donation to Diabetes Awareness $170. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Donation to LCIF for $170. HEALTH SERVICES: Donation to LAMP/RAM - $250. ____________________________________________________ SCOTTSVILLE (009254) (February) - PROGRAMS: Recruitment Night was held on 11 February 2009. Business Meeting was held on 25 February 2009. Nominating Committee reported slate for FY 2010.

(March) PROGRAMS: The Lions of Scottsville hosted the District 24-C Zone meeting on 11 March 2009. Zone meeting was conducted by Rivanna Lion Ken Quantock, who introduced VDG Norma Shoemaker to address the assembled clubs. SIGHT SERVICES: SAHMSU is reserved for 9 May for the Health Fair at Yancy School in Esmont. Rivanna Lions Ken Quantock and Kingsley Brown will provide driver and technician support. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Rivanna Lions brought a large number of cell phones for our recycling program. These were sent to Pace Butler in Oklahoma. Zone Meeting: 11 March 2009 attended by President, Secretary, and VP.

(April) PROGRAMS: Election of Officers for FY 2010 was the main business for the April 8, 2009 meeting. Other business was preparation for White Cane Day, which will be May 1 and 2 this year, preparation for Charter Night, and a money raising idea employing a Crab Boil sale. The 22 April meeting was a brief supper to allow members to attend a community concert. ____________________________________________________ STAUNTON (009257) (April) - PROGRAMS: DG Don Colley spoke to group about looking from the past to the future of Lions. The Lions emblem has been changed, 2nd VDG has been added, and Lions Magazine has changed its format. It was our 68th Charter Night. SIGHT SERVICES: Sent a check to Augusta Regional Free Clinic for $160 and also one for $150 for

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exams and eyeglasses. ENVIRONMENT: Governor Don inducted our newest member, Robert Denham, into our Club. Lion Robert was a member of another Lions Club prior to coming to ours. Lion Bob is our BARBEQUE CHEF. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Lion Tom introduced the band for the evening as "Your Room Is Right Here." Our own Lion Woody is a member of the group and entertained us for the evening. OTHER: Lion Marshall presented the "Lion of the Year" award to Lion Terri Corey for her service to the Club. Lion Marshall also presented the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Lion Terri Corey for her commitment to the Club. This is the first time in the Club that an individual has won both awards. Our congratulations.

(May) - PROGRAMS: Club had 3 visitors from the Winchester Host Lions Club present at the May meeting. Those present were Lions Charles Leatherman, Jim Mitchell, and Quenton Barkor. Lion Quenton spoke on the various activities the Club does during the year and on how to keep members active. FUND RAISERS: "Art in the Park," on May 23rd and 24th, was a successful event for the Club. No figures available at this time. Had a total of 9 Lions helping at this event. SIGHT SERVICES: Sent a check to Augusta Regional Free Clinic for $280 for eye exams and glasses. Sent a check to Augusta Eye Association for $65 for glasses. YOUTH SERVICES: Sent a $200 check to Robert E. Lee H.S. for their graduation activities. This is an annual donation we make to the school. OTHER: Lion President Tom Miller had a guest, John Lassiter, at the May meeting; also, Lion Virgil had two guests, Scott and Stacey Hatter, his daughter and son-in-law. Lion Tom presented a 25-year pin to Lion Woody and also a Membership Growth Challenge Pin for year 2007-2008. Our congratulations on these awards. Also, visiting Lion Charles Weatherman celebrated his birthday at our Club. ____________________________________________________ STEPHENS CITY (009258) (May) - PROGRAMS: Sara Rodriquez from Frederick County Public Schools gave a presentation to the club based upon the children we help at the elementary school level. The presentation was done quite well, and it touched us to see that our efforts are appreciated. Lion Mike Morrison gave a presentation on the AARP driver safety course, which he is involved with. FUND RAISERS: Apple Blossom Chair Sales netted $2764 and other donations, totaling $2,931, were received during the month. SIGHT SERVICES: One eye exam and 104 pairs of eyeglasses were collected. HEARING SERVICES: Hearing aid was purchased at a cost of $319. YOUTH SERVICES: Scholarship committee met to decide who would receive the Lions Club $1000 scholarship at Sherando H.S.

(June) - PROGRAMS: "End of Year Awards" banquet was held at the June 23rd meeting. PDG Charles Kipps presided over the event. FUND RAISERS: No significant fund raising events occurred in June. SIGHT SERVICES: Three eye exams provided, and two pairs of glasses were purchased for a total of $305. YOUTH SERVICES: Attended the Leo Club "End of Year" banquet; Leo Sponsor Ruby Rorhbaugh received an award. COMMUNITY SERVICES: $2,125 was donated in June to Community and Lions organizations. HEALTH SERVICES: Ten Lions assisted at a Free Dental Clinic, similar to RAM, at Hedgesville H.S. in West Virginia. 149 Hours were donated over a 3-day period. Over 1,300 patients were seen. OTHER: "Lion of the Year" was awarded to Lion Mike Morrison. The following Lions received awards for years of service: 15 Years to: Lions Bob Edwards, Chuck Henkle, and Jim Huey; 30 Years to: Lions PDG Jack Turner, Rex Wakeman; 40 Years to: Lion Lewis Boyer; and 45 Years to: Lion George Vaught. ____________________________________________________ STRASBURG (009259) (May) - FUND RAISERS: May 13-16 Annual Carnival in conjunction with Strasburg's Mayfest and the Ruritan Club. Club netted $3,527.67. White Cane Decal sale on May 1 & 2 raised $506. SIGHT SERVICES: Provided 2 eye exams at cost of $20 each and 1 pair of glasses for $45.

(June) - PROGRAMS: June 16 - Strasburg FFA member Keely Tefft presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the

club - for its sponsorship of a Community Service Award -during the Signal Knob FFA Parent-Member Banquet. FUND RAISERS: Carnival Chairman Jeff Racey reported final net for the carnival held in May at $3,548.67. ____________________________________________________ TIMBERVILLE (009261) (May) - FUND RAISERS: Broom Sales- $149; LOVF Ticket Sales- 66 books at $30 for a total of $1980 (our profit was $1350; LOVF's profit was $660). SIGHT SERVICES: Donated glasses for 2 people at a cost of $105; paid $150 for an eye exam. We collected 248 pairs of used eyeglasses and delivered them to LERI. HEARING SERVICES: Donated $500 to Brethren Woods Camp to help with hearing handicapped campers as they partner with Camping for all this summer. YOUTH SERVICES: Presented BHS $1000 scholarship to Jennifer Custer. OTHER: 5-9-09- Pres. Elect. and V.P. attended Leadership School at Middletown.

(June) - PROGRAMS: 6-4-09- Held our 55th Charter Night at Plains Community Center with 38 Lions and guests in attendance. We had entertainment by a ladies trio (The Cat's Meow). Presented our 19th Melvin Jones Fellowship to James B. Branner. Also, presented 10 Chevrons. On 6-18-09, we held Officer Installation Night conducted by PDG Grover Jaeger with 30 members and guests present. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Donation of $100 to Rockingham County Recreation Dept. for chairs for the Plains Community Center. OTHER: Dropped member Robert Delawder for health reasons (dues paid). ____________________________________________________ WAYNESBORO (009262) (May) - PROGRAMS: 5-12 DeWayne Moore, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club; on 5-26, the speaker cancelled. SIGHT SERVICES: Made donation to Talking Books. YOUTH SERVICES: Made donation to Boys and Girls Club.

(June) - PROGRAMS: 4-09-09 Diane Devoy, Director of Adult Programs 4-23-09 Orientation of New Member and installation of new officers. FUND RAISERS: June 12-13 White Cane Days. Raised $1956.88. 100 hours expended. HEARING SERVICES: Donated 4 pairs of hearing aids. YOUTH SERVICES: We sponsor the Babe Ruth Baseball team. ____________________________________________________ WEYERS CAVE (043724) (May) - PROGRAMS: Diabetes Awareness program presented at the W.C. Club's Dinner May meeting. SIGHT SERVICES: One eyeglass person referred to Augusta Free Clinic. Payment of $20 approved & paid. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Two W.C. Lions worked 15 hours at the Port Republic Historical Museum. DIABETES AWARENESS AND EDUCATION: Program was presented at our May's Dinner Meeting INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Two W.C. Lions qualified for Melvin Jones Fellows thru Campaign Sight First Two. Club expended $ 2,000 dollars toward these awards. OTHER: Regional Meeting: 17-20 May 2009 MD.22 87th. Annual Convention at Dover DE. Attending: Secretary. State Convention: Attending: President, Secretary, Other. USA Canada Leadership Forum: Lions Attending: 6 Officers and Guests Attending: Sandra Morris, Mary Propst, Charles & Pat Phillips, Raymond Swadley, & Lena Wiseman. International Convention: Lions Attending: 2 Officers and Guests Attending:

(June) - PROGRAMS: On 6-22-09, we invited 3 local clubs to participate in Weyers Cave Lions Club 24th Anniversary Celebration. Presenter: PDG Roy Rotenbery. SIGHT SERVICES: 150 pairs of eyeglasses collected and delivered to the 86th VA Lions Convention at Tyson's Corner, VA. HEARING SERVICES: Collected 1 usable hearing aid and delivered to the 86th Lions Convention at Tysons Corner, VA. COMMUNITY SERVICES: June week, 6-13: 14 WC Lions assisted the Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company lawn party. 80 hours of community service was given in the following forms: preparing, cooking and serving chicken dinners, wrapping ham sandwiches, carrying the colors of the parade, preparing float, participating in parade, and entering and participating in antique car show. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Two awards were presented: one to Charles Phillips, PMJ, & the other to Charles Smallwood,

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McGaheysville-Massanutten Website Wins Award The McGaheysville-Massanutten Lions Club was recently honored at the Lions International Convention held in Minneapolis, MN by receiving an Honorable Mention for its submittal of the club’s Web Site for judging against all club web sites worldwide. The site, which was entered in the non-professional judging division, contains listings for Lions World, About our Club, About our Service, News and Information, For Club Members, and Contact us. By logging onto each division, a number of options appear for the viewers to visit. Each site is unique in its content. Ranging from the conception of Lions Clubs and views of Melvin Jones dream becoming a reality to reenactment of the Helen Killer speech at the 1925 Lions International Convention which challenged the Lions “to become knights to the blind” which set our course for the future, to code of ethics, to Mission and Purposes of Lions International. About our club will present you with the history of our club, our goals and objectives, the leadership, the members, meetings and directions to said meetings, for club members and contact us. Our service is explained through our foundation, service work, fundraising, charities supported and made a donation. Club Members have a code to enter in order to view the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of our members. There are also budget and treasurer information under this coded website. Under news and information the club news monthly newsletter for current and past issues is available as well as the bingo work schedule. We are so proud and honored to receive this recognition and a job well done to our web masters is in order. Grover Jaeger, PDG

which completes our clubs pledge toward Campaign Sight First II. Two WC Lions will attend the 92nd Lions International Convention at Minneapolis MN July 5 through July 10, 2009.

(July) - PROGRAMS: DG Night- Lion DG Norma Shoemaker visited our club as our annual visitation. She updated the listing of her program and schedule of events for this Lions year. She was introduced by Region I, Zone 3 Chairperson Mary C. Reedy Props from our club. Our club endorsed Lion Governor Norma's program with enthusiasm and pledged full support in making this a most enjoyable and successful Lions year for her and her husband, Lion PDG Don. We also thank Lion Norma for choosing 4 Lions from our club to serve on her cabinet this year. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Lion PDG Ray and Lion Lena attended the 92nd Lions International convention in Minneapolis MN July 5 through July 10, 2009. They enjoyed it very much. This included the International parade, the 3 plenary sessions, the International Show, and 2 enjoyable and interesting seminars. We purchased the book, "The History of Lions Club International," and got to meet it's author, Robert Kleinfelder and have the book autographed and signed. Attended the farewell party for Wayne Davis, MD24 International Director and Lioness Lion Marge. ____________________________________________________ WINCHESTER HOST (009263) (May) - PROGRAMS: Village at Orchard Ridge on 5-05-09 by Karen Carter; Swine Flu (H1N1) on 5-12-09 by Leaa Shirley - Health Dept. ; about the Godfrey Miller Senior Center on 5-19-09 by Sharon Thornton. SIGHT SERVICES: Club provided 1 pair of glasses and 7 eye exams for a total of $408.

(June) - PROGRAMS: Winchester Parks & Recreation 6-02-09. Brad Veach - Director Adm. Byrd MS Concert Choir, 6-09-09. Lion Laura Lofton - Dir. Independence Day, 6-16-09. Lion Don Ratcliff Installation of Officers Dinner 6-23-09 Int'l Dir. Wayne Davis. FUND RAISERS: Broom Sales on 6/09 earned $368. Chicken Outing on 6-06-09 earned $1,281. SIGHT SERVICES: Club provided 10 eye exams at $490 and 31 pairs of glasses at $1,601.80 State Convention: Attending: President Secretary Vice President Other. ____________________________________________________ WINCHESTER SHAWNEE (009264) - PROGRAMS: May 6 - Speaker Fran Ricketts spoke on the variety of ways that C-cap helps those in need in our community. May20 - Speaker Vicki Mcclelland spoke on the programs of the Free Medical Clinic. FUND RAISERS: Mint sales $102.05. SIGHT SERVICES: Eye exams (12) for $240; eyeglasses (22 pairs) - $1115. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Donation to C-cap was $2100. A few Shawnee Lions assisted with the Apple Blossom Festival. HEALTH SERVICES: Donation to the Free Medical Clinic $1,000. OTHER: Lion Tony Lazazzera passed away in April (#1368890).

(June) - PROGRAMS: June 17 - Installation of officers conducted by ID Wayne Davis. Several Melvin Jones Fellows were presented to members. ID Wayne was named "Lion of the Year;" Lion Wendy Jones received the Purple Lion Award, and Lion Gary Braswell received the Humanitarian Award. SIGHT SERVICES: 8 Eye Exams - $160; 3 pair of glasses - $640. HEARING SERVICES: 1 hearing aid - $310. ____________________________________________________ WOODROW WILSON LIONESS (065302) (May) - FUND RAISERS: Collected $225 on Belk Days/Bake Sale. SIGHT SERVICES: Set aside $1,250 to use for eyeglasses at Augusta Free Clinic. YOUTH SERVICES: Set money aside for Weekday Religious Education (local schools) - $250. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Contribute $200 to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Set aside $300 for the Marquis Memorial Church Food Pantry. Set aside $200 to the Wheelchair Basketball League

(June) - PROGRAMS: Charter night and installation of officers held. PDG Bob Black was the speaker and installed the officers. OTHER: 2 members attended State Convention.

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LIONS OF VIRGINIA DISTRICT 24-C FALL CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2009 HOLIDAY INN STAUNTON, VIRGINIA

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Registration 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Dinner and Auction 6:30 – 10:00 P.M. Hospitality Room 10:00 – 12:00 P.M.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Registration 7:30 – 11:30 A.M. Cabinet Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Seminars 9:00 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch with Guest Speaker 12 Noon - 2:00 P. M. ID Arthur A. Marson, LaCrosse, Wisc. District Meeting 2:30 – 4:00 P.M. MERL TEAM Meeting 4:00 – 5:30 P. M. Reception 6:30 – 7:00 P.M. Banquet w/entertainment 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Hospitality Room 9:00 – 12:00 P.M.

Please clear your calendar and plan to attend this Social and Educational event of this Lion’s

year. More details will be forthcoming!

CORRECTIONS TO DIRECTORY #1

Page 2 (inside cover) Pat Isaac (H) 540-854-2321 Fax 540-854-8060 Also make this correction for Pat Isaac on Page 9 Page 13 LCIF Delete PDG Jim Painter Replace with Don Nesselrodt 110 Bedford Drive Winchester, Va. 22602 Page 18 CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Delete PDG Jack Turner and his E-Mail Page 64 Delete Bob Lightner Page 65 Delete David Reil Back side of Directory Change date of U.S. CANADA FORUM TO Sept. 24-26, 2009

LAMP-RAM 2009 another Great Success

Lions of District 24-C showed up in great numbers for the 10th annual RAM project in Wise VA on 24, 25, and 26th of July. The preliminary numbers are as follows; Total Patient Encounters 5598 Total General Medical 2653 Eye Test w/ Glasses 1029 Total Dentistry 1460 Estimated total cost $1,641,636.00 Total Patients 2715 Total Volunteers 1746 District 24-C Lions volunteers 69

I want to thank all Lions who made this 2009 LAMP - RAM Project a huge success, with your volunteering and Clubs sending in contributions to MD-24 for support making this Humanitarian project a HEART FELT experience for those who receive and those who give. God Bless Lions Don Nesselrodt

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FIRST ZONE MEETINGS 2009-2010 REGION I, ZONE I-Lion Jim Christiansen Thursday, September 17, 2009 6:45 P.M. Clarke County Lions- Blue Ridge Fire Hall Berryville, Va. Contact: Lion Sharon Hart 540-955-6229, Lions Club Secretary REGION I, ZONE II TBA REGION I, ZONE III, Lion Mary Propst, Zone Chairman Monday, August 24, 2009 7:00 P.M. Weyers Cave Lions Club Weyers Cave Community Center Weyers Cave, Va. 24467 Contact: Lion Mary Propst 540-234-0316 REGION II, ZONE I- Lion Selven Powell, Zone Chairman Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:00 P.M.(Cost $15.00) Madison County Lions Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, Va Contact 2 weeks in advance President Suzanne Long 540-547-2537 REGION II, ZONE II, Lion Ken Quantock, Zone Chairman Tuesday, September 23, 2009, 5:30 P.M. Avg. Cost $10.00 Ashlawn Grill (Order from the Menu) Rivanna Lions Contact: ZC Ken Quantock not later than 9/21/09 434-242-4608 or E-mail: KHQGlass@comcast.net REGION III, ZONE I, Lion Aubrey Jackson, Zone Chairman Thursday, September 3, 2009 6:30 P.M. (Cost 10.00) Staunton Lions Club Bentley-Commons, 1410 N. Augusta St., Staunton, Va. Contact: Lion President Terri Corey, 540-885-5008 REGION III, ZONE II, Lions Dean and Glory Knick, Co-Zone Chairpersons Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 6:00 P.M. Bath Highlands Lioness/Lions Club Country Café Restaurant, Rt. 220, Hot Springs, Va. Contact Lion President Leslie Brunner 540-839-5993 or Lions Dean & Glory Knick 540-463-5570

Clarke County Lions Welcome International Youth

Clarke County Lions welcomed thirty students representing the countries of Austria, Brazil, Croatia, England, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mongolia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the US who are attending the Lions 26th Annual John M White International Youth Exchange and Camp. The campers arrived at the Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp located in Boyce on 4 July. Clarke County Lions Josh Huff, Greg Hart, and Sharon Hart, and Jean Landers and Chef Steve Hotaling, and District 29I IPDG Trish Glennon prepared traditional chicken BBQ, pasta with turkey chili, potato salad, tossed salad, rolls, chips, crème brulee, and ice cream. The camp participants also enjoyed fresh Virginia sweet corn. Most of the campers had never eaten sweet corn and many didn't know that people ate corn on the cob. But they all enthusiastically enjoyed eating corn on the cob after getting a quick demonstration of how to roll the corn in butter by Lions Greg Hart and Trish Glennon. ID Wayne Davis provided a wide selection of Lions pins for the students to select from. With the assistance of Jean Landers, the students enjoyed looking at the different pins and each received at least one souvenir pin along with the history of their selected pin. Following dinner the Lions and campers gathered around the campfire to share stories. During their stay in Clarke County the students toured in Washington DC, attended a Nationals baseball game, and visited Tysons Corner Mall. For many of its 28 years, the John M. White Lions International Youth Exchange and Camp has included a stay in Clarke County at the Northern Virginia Lions Youth Camp in Boyce. After their stay in Clarke County, they will visit Charlottesville, Norfolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown and will return to Virginia Wesleyan College. The camp combines leadership development, cultural exchange and both fun and educational activities. During the camp, the students will enjoy tubing on the James River, pool parties and picnics, ropes and initiatives course, a tour of a ship at the Naval Base, bowling, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, rock climbing, Busch Gardens and Water Country. They will also visit the Virginia Lions Eye Bank and volunteer at a program for the disabled. The Lions Youth Exchange Program offers youth an opportunity to live abroad for a short time and learn about different cultures and a different way of life. The John M. White International Youth Camp is sponsored by

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Greetings Fellow 24C Lions: With Summer upon us & family vacations & weekend trips becoming more frequent, I felt it was necessary to pass along some safety tips for summer travel whether it be local, across the country or across the seas ---- **Planning your trip -- Learn about the area you are going to visit. Familiarize yourself with local laws & customs in the area. Check travel & weather websites to avoid storm seasons, severe heat & other regional challenges that might limit fun. **Study all the material contained in travel brochures. >>WHAT TO PACK<< **Make a record of your passport, credit card & travelers check #'s as well as plane, train or bus ticket # for yourself & give a copy to another family member for safe keeping. **Make sure you have enough prescription medicines for your trip and keep in original containers. **Dont pack valuables such as airplane tickets, passports, camera equipment or jewelry into checked luggage. Carry these items as carry-on luggage. >>DRIVING SAFETY>> **Try not to drive alone **Do not use cruise control **Keep the car's temp cool & play the radio ** Avoid driving @ night **When driving, plan your route carefully & travel main roads. **Use a map & have automobile serviced before you leave. **Don't drive for long periods of time--stop & stretch your legs every 2hrs. **Avoid eating heavy meals 2hrs before traveling. **Keep valuables in the trunk--if you stop overnite, remove luggage & valuables from the car. **If your car breaks down, turn on hazard lights & open the hood or tie a cloth to the antenna. Stay locked in your car til police arrive. ** Carry a cellphone >>HOTEL SAFETY<< ** A woman traveling alone can/ should ask for an escort to her room or her car by hotel security or personnel. **Always keep cash/credit cards & keys with you. **Dont leave the room door open for any length of time. Not even to get ice.

**Millions of Americans travel abroad each year and safety should be a prime consideration for anyone traveling outside the USA. There are certain precautions that travelers can take to better ensure their safety while abroad. >>Know the laws and customs of each country you visit. As a traveler in a foreign country you are subject to each country's laws regardless of being an American citizen. Remember that just because something is illegal in the US doesn't mean it’s legal elsewhere. >>Always leave a detailed itinerary with a family member or friend at home in case of emergency...Should you run into any legal difficulties, contact the nearest US Embassy. >>Exchange money only at authorized locations, i.e. banks and hotels. When you travel to some countries you will find that some vendors will be glad to accept American currency rather than their own. American currency tends to have a higher value, and more than likely the natives will hang onto it and exchange it when their own currency value peaks. >>Have your hotel arrange transportation for you where needed. There are risks involved in hailing your own cab in certain countries, particularly if the cab is not licensed. Use only the companies and the drivers your hotel concierge recommends. >>Avoid swimming hazards: For infectious disease prevention, only swimming pools that contain chlorinated water

are safe to swim in. Swimming in contaminated water can result in skin, eye, ear, and certain intestinal infections, and in certain areas, a fatal form of encephalitis has occurred after swimming in warm, dirty water. Other infectious diseases can develop from swimming in freshwater streams, canals and lakes. ABOVE ALL, MY FELLOW LIONS...HAVE A SAFE BUT FUN SUMMER VACATION!!

Sheryl Grant, VP Weyers Cave Lions Club Safety & Environmental Chair 24C 4693 Eastside Hwy Grottoes, Va 24441 (540 421-2139 email; sherylgrnt@yahoo.com

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Quiet Lions roar at RAM Health Expedition in Wise By Steve Igo Published July 25th, 2009

WISE — When Lions roar, the effect is definitely felt.

That’s the way it is and has been from the beginning at Wise County’s Remote Area Medical (RAM) Health

Expedition under way since Friday at the county fairgrounds. Thousands of free medical, dental and eye care procedures and examinations are provided free each year to all comers, including eyeglasses and hearing aids.

The 10th anniversary of the Wise County RAM includes a 1,800-strong battalion of volunteers, over 800 of them

health professionals and the rest doing everything from food preparation to registering and escorting patients to

taking out the trash.

And most of the rest? Hundreds of members of Lions Clubs of Virginia who heed the call every year and volunteer

at Wise County RAM.

“They never get the credit from the media they deserve here,” said Health Wagon Executive Director Teresa

Gardner on Saturday. Health Wagon is the regional organization that first convinced Knoxville-based RAM founder

Stan Brock to stage one of his free health care services events in the county. That was 10 years ago and the local RAM swiftly grew into the largest such event in the nation.

“The support of the Lions year in and year out is just tremendous. They do everything from food to patient escorts

to eyeglasses to manning the gates to straightforward financial support,” Gardner said.

“And always they ask, ‘What can we do more?’ Without them, I don’t know how we could have managed like we

have over these last 10 years. Their service is outstanding, awe-inspiring, exemplary and above and beyond the

call of service. They take that to the ‘nth’ degree here.”

Friday evening, RAM organizers held a 10th anniversary celebration that included recognition of ultra-special RAM

notables. Those recognized included Paul McKee, Vicky Mullins and Judy Miller, all members of the Lions Clubs of Virginia. A huge surprise awaited Roger Ramey, however.

Ramey received the Ambassador award from Lions Clubs International, the highest such award in the organization.

Ramey is one of only 34 members of the millions-strong Lions Clubs around the globe to hold the distinction.

“He has been here ever since the beginning with us, doing anything and everything asked of him and lots and lots

he never was asked to do. He sees something needing doing and he just does it,” Gardner said. “He cried when he

got that award last night but we all did, with joy. He deserved some tears after all he’s done for us and with us for these last 10 years.”

The frenzied volunteer work of RAM, meanwhile, proceeded at its usual frenetic but astonishingly well-managed

pace on Saturday. Christina Hodge of Dryden was seeking services for herself and her four children — 8-year-old

twins Marisa and Matthew and 7-year-old Mason Hardin, and 3-year-old Carter Roach — along with her boyfriend and three of his aunts.

“This is my first time. It’s pretty neat,” Hodge said. “We woke up pretty early to get here. We got up at 2 (a.m.)

and left the house at 3 and got here at 4. I hesitated to come because I didn’t want to have the kids standing in

long lines, but it’s just not that way. They do things really well here, just keep you moving to get you to the right place to get what you need. I’ve been pretty amazed how well they run things, really.”

Kyle Church Sr., a 61-year-old Pound native who resides in Duffield, served with the 9th Infantry in Vietnam from 1968-69 and was present and accounted for at his first RAM, too.

“I’m here to get my teeth worked on. That’s one thing the (Veterans Administration) won’t do for me,” he said.

“Now this right here? I think this is fantastic. These people do an absolutely masterful, fantastic job. Just

awesome. To move as many people as they do and not only get them what they need, but care, really care. Just treat everybody nice and friendly. The planning and coordination to carry this off is just fantastic.”

Chris Strickler, 31, of Glade Springs near Abingdon, was also in awe at his first-time RAM.

“I think it’s just great. I think the health care you receive here will be some of the best because they’re

volunteering to be here. They’ll do a great job because they really do care about everybody, that’s why they’re

here,” he said. “Whoever thought up this idea ought to get an award.”

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Quiet Lions (continued from p. 11)

Whether officially provided by the Lions Clubs or not, the awards at RAM are really legion and represented by en

masse smiles and teamwork beyond belief.

“I’m just amazed at the number of people we see through here in a day,” said volunteer Sharon Wray of

Charlottesville, a business manager with The University of Virginia’s School of Pharmacy. “The teamwork, the spirit of that teamwork, that’s what is incredible to behold and what makes it special to volunteer here.”

(Reprinted with permission from the Kingsport, TN timesnews.net. The article with pictures and video is available online at http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9015521.)

Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation and Research Center, Inc

The Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation and Research Canter, Inc held a Board of Directors Meeting on June 28, 2009. They elected PCC Clayton Senecal President, PDG Jessie Garrett Vice President, PDG Grover Jaeger Secretary and CC Don Colley Treasurer. All were reminded to inform their Clubs that the Gill Humanitarian Award is now available and a club needs to designate so if their contributions are going toward the Dr. E. G. Gill Award. If over a three-year period beginning this past year, a club has contributed $750.00 or more, they are entitled to designate a person to receive the Gill Humanitarian Award for each $750.00 contributed. Clubs remain encouraged to give $10.00 per member on an annual basis to support this Lions of Virginia effort. The Board also remembered the passing of Michael Colley, son of Lions Don and Bert Colley and Dr. Roger Ruth, a medical member of the Foundation.

PDG Grover Jaeger PCC Clayton Senecal CC Don Colley

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24-C Lions assist Hedgeville WV Mission of Mercy Clinic

The WV Eastern Panhandle - MOM-09 Project - a two-day free dental clinic for adults who could not otherwise afford dental care, was held at Hedgesville, WV High School on June 26-27, 2009 and was, again - a great success. There were over 1150 patients treated and unfortunately over 200 people were turned away due to time constraints.

The WV Lions Sight Conservation Foundation - Mobile Eye Sight Unit (MESU) and the Lions Of Virginia - District 24-C Sight & Hearing Screening Unit (SAHMSU), were used for sight and hearing screenings.

Thank you to the 26 Lions from Lexington, Stephens City, Clarke County, Winchester Host, Middletown Children's First, and Broadway Lions Clubs who staffed SAHMSU and registered and escorted patients during the event.

Prior to the clinic each volunteer registered for the category of volunteer service they would provide and the shift(s) they would work. The MOM clinic began on Thursday evening with a motivating orientation program, distribution of t-shirts that were color coded for each category of volunteers, and walk through of the site. District 24C Lions joined more than 800 volunteers that included 60 dentists in addition to medical, dental, and oral health care professionals, Lions from West Virginia, and others. Dental services included cleaning, extractions, root canals, and fillings. The clinic served nearly 1200 patients. Lions provided free sight, hearing, and glaucoma screenings to more than 300 patients.

(photos and story communicated by Lion Sharon Hart

SAHMSU glaucoma screening

24-C volunteers receive briefing

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