On the Web at http://galions.org/18n DG Cathy Threatt

Our first month as 18N has come to a close, but July was very busy month as thousands of Lions from around the world trained, traveled, shared ideas and “conventioned” it up in the beautiful city of Hamburg, Germany the first two weeks of the month. Coming home, we have all now jumped in with both feet and rolled up our sleeves and are gearing up for our ex-citing year ahead.

I wish I could bottle the enthusiasm and passion for the dreams for this year that we all left Germany with and give each of the Lions of 18N a good dose of it so we would all more than surpass meeting our goals this year. Alas that is not a reality, so we will do this vision another way.

Over the next 2 weeks, different groups of 18N Lions will be receiving memos from me that will have the outlines for their part that will enable us to fulfill the ability to “Follow Our Dream” this year. At our first cabinet meeting on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Geor-gia Lions Camp for the Blind located in Waycross, Ga., the full outline for this year will be shared with all in attendance of which my first dream is that every club will be represented at this first cabinet meeting of this year. We will be sending out a memo prior to meeting and getting head count for attendance and will request reasons why at least one member from a club would possibly not be able to attend.

Our goals that will be shared will become all of the Lions of 18N’s responsibility to be part of accomplish-ing this year. Our 1st and 2nd VDG’s will have projects they will be overseeing with the clubs as well and these projects will be complimentary to the main theme.

I will also be finalizing my clubs visit schedule over the next two weeks and I am looking forward to seeing all of you throughout the year. Although I have as-signed clubs to be visited by my 1st and 2nd VDG’s, I

will be visiting all of the clubs this year either by attending one of your zone meetings or by offering my hands to help with a fundraiser or a community ser-vice project on an evening or a Saturday scheduled event.

I want to know what is going on in our District this year. Do not hesitate to contact me. No matter wheth-er you want to share goods news or concerns, please feel free contact me. That is what I am here for. If there is a way possible I can get assistance to you to help, know that I will turn over every stone to find it.

Visiting each others’ clubs and events, helping each other in zone projects, supporting our LCIF, Light-house, Camp for the Blind, Leader Dog and all of our community service programs, all are ways we will be communicating to al of the people in 18N that our Li-ons are here for them and are “Networking To Serve!”

See you all August 17th at the Camp! “FOLLOW YOUR DREAM”

Georgia MD 18N

District Governor

Cathy Threatt

In Hamburg, attendees to the final plenary session, received a sticker pictured above. IP Barry Palmer asked the attendees to pledge an estimate of the num-ber of people they will sponsor as Lions in the coming year.

As we begin a new year of community service. We are called to a new commitment of service. Perhaps we need to think about the following pledge.

I Promise to ask ___ of my friends and business partners to become Lions.

I Promise to sponsor ___ new Lions.

I Promise to support my Lions Club in its community activities.

I Promise to support my Lions District.

I Promise to support the Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind.

I Promise to support the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation.

I Promise to support Leaders Dogs for the Blind.

I Promise to support Southeast Guide Dogs.

I Promise to support LCIF.

I Promise to make the difference in someone’s life.

I am a Lion! I SERVE!

LARRY F. VARNADOE 2VDG - DISTRICT 18 N

I would like to pref-ace this article by say-ing to all the Lions of District 18 N, my appre-ciation for allowing me to serve as your 2nd Vice District Governor. I want so much to prove worthy of your faith and confidence in me, and say “thank you” to those in whose steps I follow, who have so ably have prepared the way.

I was born July 6th, 1937, in Lumber City, Georgia. My parents, now deceased, were the late Thad and Thelma Sanders Varnadoe. I was educated in the pub-

lic school of Cordele, Georgia. I hold degrees from Truett-McConnell College, Shorter College, Southwest-ern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.

I have been a member of the National Funeral Di-rectors Association, the Georgia Funeral Directors As-sociation, the British Institute of Embalmers, and cur-rently hold membership in the Georgia Academy of Graduate Embalmers.

I am a church musician having served churches in Gainesville, Baxley FBC, Vidalia FBC, Port Wentworth FBC, Baxley Ten Mile Baptist, Garden City, Tifton FBC, and Tifton First Presbyterian. I currently serve as church organist and director of the Senior Adult Choir of FBC Jesup.

MY FAMILY:

I am married to the former Jean Tanner Goldwire of Baxley. When I married Jean I took on not only the duties of a husband, but the duties of a father to three teenagers, Mark, Lynn, and Laura. After thirty-nine years, our family has grown to six grandchildren (five girls and one boy), three great-grandchildren, and two more on the way. Jean and I are proud of our family and they have been very supportive of us. They have attended many of our Lion functions through the years. Lest I forget, we have had the pleasure of helping to raise our “granddogs.”

MY LIFE AS A LION: I joined the Tifton Lions Club (18C) in June of

1988. In my time, in the Tifton Club, is served as Music Director and Pianist from 1988-2005, Tail Twister 1990-1991, White Cane Chair 1990-1991, 1st VP 2000-2001, President 2001-2002, received the Lion of the Month several times and received the Lion of the Year Award for 2004-2005. In 2005 we retired and made our transition to Baxley and transferred to the Baxley Lions Club.

HONORS RECEIVED: Lion of the Year (2004-2005) International President’s Beacon of Hope Award

(2010) International President’s Certificate of Appreciation

Award (2011) Melvin Jones Fellow (2011) ZONE CHAIR (Region 2, Zone 1): 2010-2011 - DG Jesse Powell 2011-20112 - DG Joe Bill Brannen 2012-2013 - DG Pat Powell

GOALS:

Let me challenge each Lion of this district to strive to follow those ideals that were laid down for us by our founder, Melvin Jones. We are now four districts in-stead of six because we have not been able to main-tain the necessary membership requirements for a dis-trict. Our new International President has a “Dream,” our District Governor has a “Dream,” and it is our re-sponsibility to make sure that these “DREAMS” are

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realized. “I Believe” we can, because I know that “We can make a difference” if we work together to make our world a better place in which to live. The challenge is great, but as we show that true “LION SPIRIT,” nothing is impossible as, “WE SERVE.”

Thank you again for Lion Jean and myself the op-portunity to serve District 18 N. Do not hesitate to call me if I can be of service to your club. Lion Jean and I look forward to visiting with as many clubs as possible during the course of this year and years to come. I pray God’s richest blessings upon you and yours, and “May God Bless AMERICA.”

2nd VDG Larry F. Varnadoe and Lion Jean 386 North Main Street Baxley, Georgia 31513 Home: (912) 367-9202 Cell: (912) 278-5016 Email: varnadoel@bellsouth.net

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One of the themes of this newsletter is the introduction of the district leadership of Lions District 18-N. In this article, I will introduce myself and provide a background of my experience as a Lion and the services I pro-vide. In future articles, I hope to introduce the Cabinet Secre-tary, Cabinet Treasurer, all Zone Chairs and the Vice Presi-dent of the Camp for the Blind.

Hi, my name is Lion Richard Mizell, since my child-hood, my friends and family has always called me Rick. I was invited to become a Lion in November 1989, my sponsor was the pastor of my church. I was not really sure why I wanted to be a Lion until I witnessed the effect community service had in providing sight saving services for people who had no other way in getting help.

After joining the Savannah Port City Lions Club, I was put to work right away. First as Lion Tamer where I learned the name of every Lion in the club. The follow-ing year, I was persuaded to serve as 1st Vice Presi-dent. The next year I became President of the club.

In the years since, I have served in every club posi-tion. In District 18-B, I served as Cabinet Secretary twice and Zone Chair once. I was asked to take over

the District Newsletter editing in 1998 and continued until June of this year. I was elected as Vice District Governor in 2003 and District Governor in 2004.

In 1998, I published the web page for the Savannah Port City Lions on the web. Later, I published the first web site for District 18-B and the first Lighthouse web site. I took over the MD18 Lions of Georgia Web site and changed the name to GALIONS.ORG. The galions website has been honored numerous times by LCI in the Multiple District Web site contest, eleven years in a row.

Early in my Lions career, I became involved with the Georgia Lions Lighthouse foundation. First as a club appointed director and as district director. I served as Vice President of the Lighthouse, 2001-2003 where I was honored as the Outstanding Vice President in 2002 and was presented with the Mildred Bingham Award in 2003.

I am a Melvin Jones Fellow, presented by district 18-B in 2005. I have received 2 International President’s Certificates of Appreciation, a International President’s Leadership medal and a International President’s med-al. I was inducted into the district Hall of Fame in 2010.

My current service is as follows; Club President, Savannah Port City Lions Club, District 18-N Newsletter Editor, District 18-N Web Master, District 18-N Infor-mation Technology Chair, 18-N PDG Association Sec-retary/Treasurer. MD 18 Lion Tamer, MD 18 State Uni-form Chair, MD 18 Information Technology Chair. Geor-gia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, District 18-N District Director.

As a Lion representing the Georgia Lions Light-house Foundation, I am available to speak to clubs about the Lighthouse. Please contact me at rick-mizell@galions.org to arrange a club visit.

Please make plans now to attend the joint Light-house Camp weekend, September 13-15 at the Macon Marriott City Center. Hotel reservations need to be made by August 14th to receive the special room rate.

Call 1-800-228-9290 to make reservations.

Fish Fry dinner will be held on Saturday, Septem-ber 14th at the Macon Marriott Conference Center, fol-lowing the day’s meetings. Dinner is $20/ person, cash or check will be accepted at the door. Contact Kelcie Lewis to make reservations: klewis@lionslighthouse.org 404.325.3630.

One last request, the Lions Lighthouse constitution allows 2 Lions form each district to serve on the board of directors of the Lighthouse. 1 Director is elected by each district and a Director at Large is appointed. I am looking for a special Lion who is willing to represent the Lighthouse to please contact me before the September joint meeting. Thanks, Rick Mizell, PDG

New Members New Lion Sponsor Club Warren R Bennett James Johnson Kingsland James C Watson III Bradley Jones Lanier County George T Smith Reinstate Louisville Denny H. Miles Jr Phil Britt McRae Ricky C. Crummey Timothy Holbrook Port Wentworth Gretchen Franklin James Franklin Savannah Maureen T Hoke Denise McCoy Savannah Aaron J Marshall Adam Lee Savannah Dale J. Arnold Joe Bill Brannen, PDG Statesboro Theresa NeSmith Reinstate Statesboro Greg NeSmith Reinstate Statesboro Horace E Taylor Sandra Moultrie Waycross Okefenokee Jennifer M Taylor Sandra Moultrie Waycross Okefenokee Holly W. Lancaster Donald Pope, PDG Wilmington Island Gain in Membership 14 Deceased Members Lion Club John B Goodwin National Hills

Dropped Members

Lion Club Reason Phillip K Murphy Alma Resigned in Good Standing Bruce A Gerstenkorn Alma Resigned in Good Standing Mary Cribb Atkinson County Other William King Atkinson County Other Connie King Atkinson County Other Tom Deen Atkinson County Other David White Atkinson County Other Wayne Cribb Atkinson County Other Marilyn Tanner Douglas Resigned in Good Standing Jennifer J. Shrouder Douglas Other Donald P Appleman Hinesville Moved Phil Britt McRae Resigned in Good Standing Vance G Parfitt Richmond Hill Non-Attendance and Non-Payment of Dues Robin E Parfitt Richmond Hill Non-Attendance and Non-Payment of Dues John F Adkins Savannah Resigned in Good Standing Tyler Bennett Statesboro Transfer in Good Standing Jim King Wilmington Island Resigned in Good Standing Loss in Membership –18

District Total Clubs

Family Unit HH

Family Unit 1/2

Female Lions

Male Lions

Charter Mem-bers

New Mem-bers

Rein-stated Mem-bers

Transfer Mem-bers

Total Mem-bers

Added

Total Members Dropped

Total Member-

ships Gain/Loss Fiscal

Period

18 L 50 134 142 481 1,022 1 4 0 0 5 34 1,503 -29

18 I 56 163 171 450 960 0 7 1 2 10 29 1,410 -19

18 O 60 115 117 354 992 5 7 0 1 13 19 1,346 -6

18 N 68 152 166 436 1,140 0 11 3 0 14 18 1,576 -4

MD18 234 564 596 1,721 4,114 6 29 4 3 42 100 5,835 -58

ALAMO (43860) Glasses Assistance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 The club purchased a pair of eyeglasses for a child.

ALMA (7336) Flag Display Community & Cultural Activi-ty civic services July 2013 Display over 100 US flags for July 4th holiday.

ATKINSON COUNTY (109486) Atco Lions Eyesight Conserva-

tion Services Health & Wellness vision screening July 2013 Collected 4 eyesight applications reviewed and purchased glasses for the individuals.

BELLVILLE (43720) Cleanup Project Assistance to Individu-als aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013 3 lions spent 4 hours on Saturday morning, July 6th, 2013 sawing up and hauling off fallen limbs from an elderly lady's yard in Claxton, GA.

Community Service Assistance to Individuals aid to the el-

derly / disabled July 2013 7 lions donated 77 community service hours aiding the elderly and disabled and other misc. community service.

BRANTLEY COUNTY (7339) put 12 Flags out for July 4th Community & Cultural Activity civic services July 2013.

Recycled 37 pair of glasses Health & Wellness eyeglass recy-cling July 2013

BRUNSWICK (108590) Adopt-a-Highway Environmental Services clean up July 2013 Six members of the Brunswick Lions Club, Frank and Laurie Lane, Steven and Trisha Simms, Jennifer Krouse and Bob Ingram, picked up trash along New-castle Street in downtown Brunswick on Saturday, July 13th.

Sunday School Teacher Community & Cultural Activity edu-cation / language / literacy July 2013 Lion Frank Lane teach-ing each Sunday morning.

Church Trustee Community & Cultural Activity facility im-provement / construction July 2013 Lion Frank Lane was named trustee of Rhema Community Church and is acting business administrator.

Darien Club Vision Screening Health & Wellness vision screening July 2013 Lion Frank Lane assisted the Darien Lions Club with laser vision screening at Darien YMCA on July 17, 2013.

BULLOCH (7341) club meeting for 16th of July. Meetings / Administrative Activities meetings July 2013 13 members and 1 guest (the speaker) were present for the second meeting of the month. he Speaker was the director of the sanitation department for the city of Statesboro. He gave a short talk on the duties and responsibilities of his depart-ment. and what they are doing for cost containment.

First Meeting of the new year , New president, new District

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Meetings / Administrative Activities meetings July 2013 First meeting of the new year with Lion Jeff Giddens as pres-ident in the new District N. There were 14 members and one guest present.

American Flag Day for the 4th of July Fundraising other fundraising July 2013 6 Members participated in putting out the American flags for the4th of July. they also picked them up.

CLAXTON (7342) volunteer hours Assistance to Individu-als aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013 62 volunteer hours.

Used eyeglasses Assistance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Turned in 8 glass cases, 6 cell phones, 1 battery, 1 charger, 22 pairs of glasses, 86 pairs of lens

Lions Camp for the Blind Meetings / Administrative Activi-ties club visitations July 2013 4 members went to Christ-mas in July at the Camp for the Blind and donated supplies. Won an auction for a large stuffed animal for a donation of 60 dollars.

COLLINS (64485) Assistance to Individuals Assistance to Individuals aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013 Visiting the elderly and sick. Welfare checks on individuals. Perform-ing household chores and repairs. Running errands. Sending cards.

Gift of Eyeglasses Assistance to Individuals aid to the vi-sion / hearing impaired July 2013 Provided vision testing and purchase of eyeglasses.

Preparing for Club Meetings Meetings / Administrative Ac-tivities meetings July 2013 Time spent preparing for monthly club business and meeting.

Seasonal Decorating of Park Community & Cultural Activi-ty other community & cultural activity July 2013 Decorated Park for 4th of July.

DARIEN (7344) Provide Senior Citizens facility Assistance to Individuals aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013 Ongoing service activity.

Provided eye exams and eyeglasses Assistance to Individu-als aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Provided eye exams and eyeglasses to 14 needy people.

Darien Fall Fest Community & Cultural Activity social / community event July 2013 Begin planning activities for annual community fall festival.

Lions Scout Hut Opportunities for Youth sponsorship of boy scouts / girls scouts troops July 2013 Ongoing sponsorship and providing the meeting facilities for Cup Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

YMCA Summer Camp Vision Screening Health & Well-ness vision screening July 2013 Conducted a vision screen-

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ing for all children and staff of the McIntosh County YMCA Summer Camp. Demonstrated the "SPOT" screening device; a non invasive procedure that reads both eyes simultaneously and produces a comprehensive report.

DOUGLAS (7345) International Convention Meetings / Ad-ministrative Activities conventions & other events July 2013 Our club member Lion Cathy Threatt that is now Georgia MD 18 N District Governor attended the International Convention held in Hamburg, Germany and completed her training and was sworn in as DG for 2013-2014.

Flag detail Community & Cultural Activity other community & cultural activity July 2013 6 club members put out our over 200 flags and Lion banners in honor of Independence Day on July 4th.

Lions Day at Camp for the Blind Community & Cultural Activi-ty summer / recreation camp July 2013 Had 19 Lions from our club attend the annual Lions Day at Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind located in Waycross, Ga. Lions toured the camp and fellowshipped with campers for the day as they went through their routine.

FOLKSTON (7346) Lions Day 2013 - Ga Lions Camp for the Blind - Waycross Ga Meetings / Administrative Activities con-ventions & other events July 2013 Group visited the GLCB in Waycross Ga.

GARDEN CITY (115660) Flag Program Fundraising Fundrais-ing Event / Campaign July 2013 Selling flags to our communi-ty businesses and residents for all of the major federal and observed holidays. 50.00 per year of participation.

GLENNVILLE (105593) Visiting Elderly/Disabled Assistance to Individuals aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013 Visit with the sick, disabled, and elderly persons in the community.

Assistance with Eyeglasses Assistance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Set up vision exams for approved eyeglass recipients .

Retire US Flags Community & Cultural Activity civic ser-vices July 2013 Perform retirement ceremony for old US Flags.

Volunteer Church Activities Community & Cultural Activi-ty civic services July 2013 Volunteer for various Church activi-ties; teaching Sunday school, vacation Bible School, Cooking for Youth Group, WMU, etc.

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Attend Civic Club Meetings Meetings / Administrative Activi-ties meetings July 2013 Attend Lions club, Rotary Club meetings.

Community Board Meeting Meetings / Administrative Activi-ties other administrative duties July 2013 Attend various board meeting for Community organizations.

GOLDEN ISLES (7349) Assistance to Individuals aid to home-less July 2013 Provide clothing and food.

EYE Clinic Assistance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Dr. Millican and other members conduct eye clinic on regular intervals to help people in the communi-ty and adjoining areas.

Cleaning trash from the community Environmental Ser-vices clean up July 2013

Twinning Meetings / Administrative Activities club visita-tions July 2013 Members visited other club meeting.

Contribution for Melvin Jones fellow Donations Donations to LCIF July 2013

Vacation Bible School Community & Cultural Activity social / community event July 2013 Serve in the vacation Bible school at the Calvary Baptist Church.

HEPHZIBAH (50086) Transportation for Eye Surgery Assis-tance to Individuals aid to military families July 2013 Lion Jon Winters took a Veteran to the VA hospital for cataract sur-gery.

Eyeglasses Health & Wellness eyeglass recycling July 2013 Lion Henry Travis picked up eyeglasses from several local eye clinics.

In Memory donation to GLCB Donations Non-LCIF Dona-tions July 2013 A donation of $100 was made to the GLCB in memory of Lion Paul Knox.

GLCB Transportation Assistance to Individuals other assis-tance to individuals July 2013 Lion Frank Spinney provided transportation for camper Carolyn J. to and from the GLCB.

Camp Health & Wellness special needs camp / event July 2013 Lion Lauren Usry attended the GLCB for 1 week. She was transported to and from camp by her mother, Lion Debra.

LIBERTY COASTAL (7357) Eyeglasses for those in need Assis-tance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Worked on joint club activity to provide prescription eyeglasses to those who qualify thru the GA Lions Lighthouse Foundation.

Eyeglass Recycling Health & Wellness eyeglass recycling July 2013 Sorted eyeglasses collected from various places in the community.

BSA Leader Training Opportunities for Youth sponsorship of boy scouts / girls scouts troops July 2013 Part of committee working on Commissioner College scheduled for Oct. Will train 50 or more leaders. Also worked with local Scouting

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units.

Peace Poster Contest Preparation Opportunities for Youth youth competition / contest July 2013 Worked on se-curing sponsors of awards as well as supplies for Peace Poster contest. Also met with school principal and BOE Superinten-dent of Schools to obtain permission for contest and approval of flyer to parents.

MILLEDGEVILLE (31210) Cafe Central Donations Non-LCIF Donations July 2013 Local Soup Kitchen fund raiser.

Christmas in July Lions Day at the GA Lions Camp for the Blind Health & Wellness special needs camp / event July 2013 Annual event fund raiser.

POOLER (111017) Christmas in July Assistance to Individu-als aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Two mem-bers attended the Lions Day festivities at the GA Lions Camp for the Blind in Waycross and donated silverware to the camp.

Vision Screening Assistance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Two Pooler Lions assisted the Rincon Noon Lions Club with vision screening at the Effingham High School on Saturday morning, July 27th.

Peace Posters Community & Cultural Activity art / cultural event July 2013 Entries for the Peace Poster Contest were collected from West Chatham Middle School and are now on display at the Pooler City Hall. The winning entry will be sub-mitted to the Lions Club Contest.

BBQ Competition Community & Cultural Activity civic ser-vices July 2013 Planning for the Alee Temple Shriners BBQ Competition Fundraiser to help with medical care for chil-dren.

State Convention Meetings / Administrative Activities con-ventions & other events July 2013 At the recent State Con-vention in Augusta, Pooler Lions Club Immediate Past Presi-dent, Len Cutuli, received a certificate of appreciation from International President Wayne Madden.

Annual Dinner Meetings / Administrative Activities conven-tions & other events July 2013 At our annual dinner our new members were inducted by 1st VDG Chip Nedza and our new officers installed by DG Cathy Threatt. A great evening of cele-bration took place at Lovezzolas Restaurant in Pooler.

Repair of church pews Community & Cultural Activity facility improvement / construction July 2013 Volunteered with Knights of Columbus to repair church pews.

October 12th Car Show Fundraising Fundraising Event / Cam-paign July 2013 Planning meetings, distribution/sale of raffle tickets, donations and sponsorship solicitations have been the focus for our Car Show Fundraiser Team. Join us from 10-3 on

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Saturday, Oct 12th, at the Pooler Recreational Complex on Preston Stokes Drive (behind the West Chatham YMCA, off Pooler Parkway.) For info contact macwoodlief@gmail.com.

REIDSVILLE (7367) Reidsville Baptist Church Meetings, Sun-day School and Awana Deacon Duties Community & Cultural Activity civic services July 2013 Lion James Curl, Lion Linda Curl, Lion Petty Duckworth and Lion Dean Miller.

Nursing Home Visits Community & Cultural Activity civic services July 2013

Rotary Club Community & Cultural Activity civic ser-vices July 2013 Lion Dr. Oh, Lion Dean Miller and Lion David Avery participated in the Rotary Club.

Methodist Church Meetings and Sunday School Community & Cultural Activity civic services July 2013 Lion Bobby Ken-nedy and Lion Francis Kennedy participation in Church Meetings and Sunday School Activities.

Reidsville Garden Club Community & Cultural Activity civic services July 2013 Lion Sue Miller and Lion Ronnie Hobby participated in the Reidsville Garden Club.

VFW/Ladies Auxiliary Community & Cultural Activity civic services July 2013 Lion James Curl, Lion Linda Curl, Lion Ron-nie McCall, Lion Jackie Trim and lion Vivian Dryden partici-pated and assisted in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Street Collections Fundraising Fundraising Event / Cam-paign July 2013 Lions graciously donated their time and en-ergy for this event in our town. This event took place on Sat-urday July 13th 9am to 12pm.

Brooms and Mops

Fundraising Fundraising Event / Campaign July 2013 Brooms and Mops Sales - Total ordered 3 doz. Household and 2 doz. Commercial. Large brooms sell at $9.00; Small brooms sell for $7.00.

Board of Directors Meeting Meetings / Administrative Activ-ities meetings July 2013 Lion John Cheney, Lion James Curl, Lion Linda Curl, Lion Peggy Duckworth, Lion Virgil Duck-worth, Lion Ronnie Hobby, Lion Wensley Hobby, Lion Bobby Kennedy, Lion Dean Miller, Lion Sue Miller, Lion Dr. Oh, Lion Janice Phillips, Lion Rabun Phillips, Lion Tom Williams.

Donation on Behalf of PDG Joe Bill Brannon Donations Non-LCIF Donations July 2013 Guest speaker at our monthly club meeting for his time and service Lions club voted to donate in his honor $50.00 to the Camp for the Blind.

Sight Coordinator Meetings / Administrative Activities other administrative duties July 2013 Assisting in applications for glasses, follow-up with request.

Camp for The Blind Health & Wellness special needs camp / event July 2013 Vision impaired member attended summer camp at the Camp for the Blind. Club donated $250.00 for

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registration and transportation.

RICHMOND HILL (7368) Medical Assistance to Senior Citi-zen Assistance to Individuals other assistance to individu-als July 2013 Richmond Hill Lions Club member Steve Stevens assisted a senior citizen with a medical emergency returning home from hospital/surgery in Jefferson City, MO to Savan-nah, GA. Bicycle trip to Katy Trail in MO. June 25th and 28th - initial preparations for vehicle and renting medical equipment to assist with travel. June 29th & 30th--travel to SE St Louis, IL and Jefferson City, MO. 940 miles one way and 14 hours nor-mal driving, had to stop hourly for physical being/circulation on Doctor's orders. Traveled a total of 1,970.1 miles.

Club fundraiser Fundraising other fundraising July 2013 July 6th operated a booth at the J.F. Gregory selling hot dogs, bar-b-q sandwiches, hamburgers, chips, snow cones, lemonade, and tea. This was a city celebration for the 4th of July.

SAVANNAH (7371) wine tasting event Fundraising other fundraising July 2013 A wine tasting even was held during the month. Attendance was great and over $1200.00 was raised for the Camp for the Blind. Also Lions worked at the local eye screening sponsored by the Georgia Lions Lighthouse during the month. Our club lion Adam is in practice for dancing with the stars which will be held in September. Tickets are $100.00 each with $50.00 of each ticket will be returned to the Club. To date Club has filled two tables with lions and hope to fill more. This money will be given to the Camp for the Blind once the event is over.

SAVANNAH PORT CITY (7372) Eye Clinic Assistance to Indi-viduals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 Two members volunteered at the monthly Lions Eye Clinics for a total of 15 hours.

City Government Community & Cultural Activity civic ser-vices July 2013 One member volunteered 20 hours serving the City of Savannah.

International Convention July 2013 PDG Rick Mizell and Lion Ben Marrero attended the International Convention in Ham-burg Germany. Lion Marrero volunteered his time with the Leos to prepare welcome packets.

Lions Day at the Camp July 2013 Lion Scott Eisenhart District Vice President and PDG Rick Mizell District Director of the Lighthouse attended the Lions Day at the Camp.

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Installation of Officers PDG Rick Mizell installed the new officers of the Hinesville Lions Club.

SPARTA (7563) Bingo at Providence Assistance to Individu-als aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013 Host monthly Bin-go at Health and Wellness Center.

Adopt A Mile Trash Pickup Environmental Services clean up

July 2013 Clean up/ trash pick up on one designated mile in Sparta.

STATESBORO (66398) MORNING FOOD OUTREACH PRO-GRAM Assistance to Individuals aid to disadvantaged fami-lies July 2013 EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, &FRIDAY NEEDY FAMILIES ARE SERVED WITH FOOD COLLECTED FROM LOCAL STORES. AN AVERAGE OF 200 FAMILIES ARE SERVED EACH MONTH.

LIONS WORK AT LOCAL FOOD BANK Assistance to Individu-als aid to disadvantaged families July 2013 LIONS SERVE AS OPERATIONS MANAGER, PANTRY MANAGER, VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR, AND FOOD PICKUP SUPERVISOR . FOOD BANK IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND SERVES APPROXI-MATELY 400 INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES PER MONTH. IN ADDITION AN AVERAGE OF 15 COLLEGE STUDENTS VOLUN-TEER AT THE FOOD BANK EACH WEEK, THEY SERVE AS FOOD SORTERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND CLEANUP CREWS.

BROWN BAGS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM Assistance to Indi-viduals aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013 BAGS OF GRO-CERIES PREPARED TO DISTRIBUTE TO NEEDY SENIORS. LIONS GATHER, ORGANIZED, AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO SENIORS. COLLEGE STUDENTS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FILL BAGS AND CARRY BAGS TO CARS.

MOBILE EYE CLINIC WITH GEORGIA LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDA-TION Assistance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 EYE CLINIC AT OGEECHEE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE. 10 EYE EXAMS AND 13 INDIVIDUALS FITTED FOR GLASSES

CLUB'S REGULAR VISION PROGRAM Assistance to Individu-als aid to the vision / hearing impaired July 2013 3 CHIL-DREN AND 2 ADULTS SERVED THIS MONTH 4 EXAMS AND 5 GKASSES.

LIONS DAY EVENT AT GEORGIA LIONS CAMP FOR THE BLIND Meetings / Administrative Activities conventions & other events July 2013 3 LIONS ATTENDED CAMP. TWO OF THE LIONS WERE NEW LIONS AND THEIR FIRST VISIT TO CAMP.

AMERICAN FLAG PLACEMENT FOR 4TH OF JULY IN FRONT OF SELECTED BUSINESS Fundraising Fundraising Event / Cam-paign July 2013 FLAGS ARE PUT OUT ON MORNING OF 4TH AND PICKED UP AT EVENING.. IAW US FLAG CODE AMERI-CAN FLAGS ARE PLACED FOR 8 OR 9 AMERICAN HOLIDAYS.

NUTRITION CLASSES Health & Wellness health / support services July 2013 THREE CLASSES JULY 1ST JULY 8TH &JULY

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15. FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE HEART HEALTH, DIABETIC FRIENDLY MEALS. 20 CLIENTS PER CLASS, 10-12 COLLEGE STUDENTS PUT ON DEMONSTRATION, ONE COLLEGE PROFESSOR GRADES EACH DEMONSTRATION FOR SCHOOL CREDIT. LIONS PREPARE FOOD BAGS CONTAINING 25-30 CANS OF FOOD TO BE GIVEN TO CLIENTS JOINT PROJECT WITH GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, FOOD BANK, INC. AND STATESBORO LIONS CLUB.

SYLVANIA (7565) Enlisted volunteers for the Medical Reserve Corp Disaster Preparedness & Relief disaster preparedness planning July 2013 The Sylvania Lions Club welcomed a pro-gram to help enlist volunteers for the Medical Reserve Corp for the upcoming disaster drill in September which will test the counties preparedness in case of a national disaster.

WAYCROSS OKEFENOKEE (7378) Habitat for Humanity Assis-tance to Individuals aid to disadvantaged families July 2013

Nursing home visitation Assistance to Individuals aid to the elderly / disabled July 2013

Crocheting for hospital patients Assistance to Individu-als other assistance to individuals July 2013

Freecycle Environmental Services recycling July 2013

WOODBINE (7379) Purchased eye exam and eyeglasses As-sistance to Individuals aid to the vision / hearing im-paired July 2013 Club purchased two eye exams and eye-glasses. $160.00

Melvin Jones Fellowship Award Meetings / Administrative Activities meetings July 2013 Club presented two members Melvin Jones Fellowship Awards in July. Members: Lion Rich-ard Baird and Lion Kevin Yackel.

Donation to Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind Donations Non-LCIF Donations July 2013 Club donated $1200.00 to Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind in July.

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Lions at the Camp was held on Saturday July 20 with a large turnout of Lions present. It was an excellent chance to meet the campers and hear their story of how the Lions changed their lives.

The dedication of the Camp Memorial Gardens was held by PDG Olin Newby.

Club Charter Date Years Served Bloomingdale 8/14/1974 39 McRae 8/27/1943 70 Midville 8/24/1944 69 Milan 8/13/1946 67

We honor our members who joined Lionism during this month and have served 15 years or more. Please thank these Lions for their service to our communities

Lion Club Name Year Joined Years Served BRYANT CHAMBERS EAST DUBLIN 1998 15 JENNIFER MC NEAL ALAMO 1998 15 MARK FINDLEY LYONS 1998 15 BILL BENTON RICHMOND HILL 1998 15 CLARK W HEATH Jr. WOODBINE 1998 15 CHESTER A MC CONAGHY HINESVILLE 1997 16 HERBIE MURRAY Jr. FOLKSTON 1996 17 NORMA J DEMAREE JONES COUNTY 1994 19 ROBERT O MILLICAN GOLDEN ISLES 1994 19 JAY JAY STRICKLAND Jr. LANIER COUNTY 1994 19 DAVID T WILLIAMS MC RAE 1994 19 ANTHONY PARKER DUBLIN 1994 19 CAROL SCHROEDER SYLVANIA 1993 20 KELVIN B CAULEY EAST DUBLIN 1992 21 CARL E IRVIN AUGUSTA GARDEN CITY 1990 23 JIMMY DOCKERY DOUGLAS 1990 23 RUNETTE H DAVIS STATESBORO 1989 24 JANICE M PRYOR BELLVILLE 1989 24 CHARLES RICE CLINCH COUNTY 1989 24 CHARLES K TARBUTTON SANDERSVILLE 1989 24 KITTY PLYLER BELLVILLE 1988 25 JOSEPH FELIX JOHNSTON METTER 1988 25 BILL BURKE ALAMO 1987 26 MARGARET S WELLS JONES COUNTY 1987 26 RALPH STEFFAN JEKYLL ISLAND 1985 28 JAMES POOLE MILLEN 1985 28 ROBERT T BAIRD WOODBINE 1982 31 MIKE HAYES ALAMO 1981 32 DARRELL V DOUGLAS ALMA 1978 35 DANIEL E DRUM WILMINGTON ISLAND 1977 36 WADE CLARK SOPERTON 1977 36 DAVID PRICE TWIN CITY 1976 37 R BOWEN JONES GARDEN CITY 1975 38 G W JOHNSON Jr. TWIN CITY 1975 38 WILLIAM HOWARD ROGERS VIDALIA 1972 41 ROBIN WRIGHT MILLEDGEVILLE 1972 41 MARION WAINRIGHT FOLKSTON 1967 46 J D TARVER Jr. WADLEY 1967 46 WESLEY BEASLEY MILAN 1964 49

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR Cathy Threatt (Stanley) Home Club: Douglas 1st VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Chip Nedza (Terry) Home Club: Richmond Hill 2ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Larry Varnedoe (Jean) Home Club: Baxley Lions Club

CABINET SECRETARY Laurie Lane (Frank) Home Club: Brunswick Lions Club CABINET TREASURER Jon M. Winters CC Home Club: Hephzibah Lions Club CABINET ADVISOR Patricia A. Powell (PDG Jesse) Home Club: Hinesville

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM PDG Jesse J. Powell (DG Pat) Home Club: Hinesville Lions GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM PDG Donald W. Pope (Tina) Home Club: Wilmington Lions DISTRICT WEB SITE & NEWS LETTER PDG Richard “Rick” S. Mizell Home Club: Savannah Port City

DISTRICT LIBRARIAN Joanne Rogalsky Home Club: Hephzibah Lions ZONE CHAIRS Zone 1- Sheila Le Clair Zone 2- Len Cutuli Zone 3- Welby Stayton Zone 4- Rick Spears Zone 5- Frank Lane Zone 6- Joyce Sasser Zone 7- Frank Spinney Zone 8— Paul May Zone 9- The Henry’s (Sherry & Pat) Zone 10- Jeff Harvey Zone 11- Charles Garthwaite

Circulation, Email 799 (worldwide) and on the web at http://galions.org/18n/newsletter.pdf

2012-2013 Peace Poster Winner

The 2012-2013 Peace Poster winner is 13 year old Jenny Park from Cali-fornia. The theme was "Imagine Peace"

Most schools start in August and so now is the time to take action for your Peace Poster Contest. If you have not or-dered your kits, you can get them from LCI. Your club Peace Poster Chair should contact your schools (or group) and de-liver the kits. The theme of this year's Peace Poster Contest is "Our World, Our Future". The 18N Peace Posters will be judged at the 2nd Cabinet Meeting in Brunswick.

This is a very easy youth project that has very little cost and can generate a lot of PR for your club. I hope that we have at least 10 entries. I had ordered 10 kits and have sold all of them, mostly to 18I clubs (old 18F clubs). With a new chap-ter in Lionism in Georgia, let's show the other districts what the Lions in 18N can do.

If you have any questions please contact me at 478-452-6929 or paFastPhoto@windstream.net.

Our first District Cabinet Meeting is Saturday August 17 at the Camp for the Blind in Waycross. Meeting time is 1:30 PM. Printed copies of the State Directory will be distributed to club officers. The directory is available on-line at http://galions.org/directory/

We now have an active Public Relations Committee. The Chair of the committee is Lion Murray Silver. He has setup contact information with several newspapers and other media con-tacts in the district. This committee will be used to publish Lions activities to the public. To contact Lion Silver, his email is GeorgiaLions18NPublicRelations@outlook.com.

1st VDG Chip Nedza has published his visitation schedule for August.

Brunswick; August 2nd, 2013

Brantley County; August 12th, 2013

Rincon; August 19th, 2013

Liberty Coastal; August 22nd, 2013

Midville; August 12th, 2013

Augusta; August 27th, 2013

Fleming; August 27th, 2013

September—Keep the Camp Fires Burning