Hello District 29GI Lions!

We are about to enjoy the beau4ful month of October in West Virginia when leaves change to aphenomenal array of colors and a5ract “leaf peepers” from all over the place. While the change isbeau4ful it also signals that other changes are happening like shorter days and cooler temperaturesas we transcend into winter.

It is also the 4me of year when we gather as Lions at our annual district “Fall Conference”. Please joinus at the Bridgeport Conference Center on October 16th and 17th for fellowship, fun, food and somegreat seminars. Addi4onal informa4on and a registra4on form is included in the newsle5er.

As we enter the second quarter of our Lions year, I’d like for you to help your club or the district in amanner you may not have previously considered by preparing to take a leadership posi4on.

There are a lot of opportuni4es:

• You’ve not been a member of your club’s Board of Directors, step forward. The board setsthe direc4on and goals of the club and is a vital part of your organiza4on.

• Volunteer to head up a commi5ee. This is an opportunity to explore something newor improve a fundraiser or service project.

• Become a vice president or club president. Put your skills to work and lead your club.• Serve as a Zone Chair and then consider becoming a Vice District Governor and

eventually a District Governor

There is a lot of help available to assist you. Experienced Lions in your club and district are readyto help and mentor you. Our district also conducts annual club officer training at various loca4ons.You can learn leadership skills and have fun at the annual West Virginia Lions Leadership Retreat to beheld at the end of January in Charleston.

The Lions Clubs Interna4onal Learning Center offers onGline help via webinars, training materials andmany resources.

If you are a Lion who is concerned about your community and club, I challenge youto please step forward and take a leadership posi4on. “Seize the Moment” G Yourclub and district needs you! Thanks for all you do for your club and community.Hope to see you at the Fall Conference!

Thanks for all you do for your club and community.Hope to see you at the Fall Conference!

DG Al

District 29-I NewsletterOctober 2015

“Seize the Moment”District Governor’s Message

BETWEEN US LIONSSVDG Ken Shahan

Hello, fellow Lions of District 29-I! Do you know all the membershipopportunities there are to get new members?

This month we will be talking about the different types of membership andhow they can receive discounts on their entrance fee or International dues.Every club needs members in order to achieve its service goals. To help

clubs recruit new members, LCI offers several membership options to community members who wantto volunteer and serve their community as “Lions.”

Regular Member: This is our standard membership. Regular membership is for community membersinterested in volunteering, serving the community and making our world a better place.

Family Member: The Family Membership Program provides families with the opportunity to receivespecial reduced dues when they join the club together. The first family member pays full LCI dues, butthe next four members of that family only pay half the LCI dues.

The family membership program is open to family members who are, eligible for Lions membership,joining the same club and living in the same household.

You will have to fill out the Family Unit Certificate Form and have the Club Secretary submit with theirMMR to receive the dues discount.

Veteran Member: Veteran Membership is another way to give a person the opportunity to serve thecommunity and the veteran pays no entrance fee but fully pays the International dues. To receive theentrance waiver you must fill out the U.S. Veteran Program Certification Form and have the ClubSecretary submit with the MMR.

Student Member: Student Membership allows students to make new friends and help others in theircommunity at the same time. Students enrolled in an educational institution who are between the age oflegal majority and through age 30, pay no entrance fee and half International dues. Student over age 30who are joining a Campus Lions Club pay $10 entrance fee and full International dues. You will need tofill out the Student Member Certification Form and have your Club Secretary submit with the MMR toreceive the dues discount.

Former Leo Member: Former Leos over the age of 30 who have been a Leo for at least a year and a daypay no entrance fee when joining a Lions club. To receive a fee waiver, complete the Leo to Lioncertification and Years of Service Form and have your Club Secretary submit it with their MMR.

On the LCI website you can download all the forms we talked about. Next month we will talk aboutthe different Membership Categories. See you at the Fall Conference.

“WE SERVE”

LCI INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR ED FARRINGTON TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKERAT DISTRICT 29?I FALL CONFERENCE

Edward Farrington from Milford, New Hampshire, USA, was elected to serve a two-yearterm as a director of Lions Clubs Interna4onal at the associa4on’s 97th Interna4onalConven4on held in Toronto, Canada in 2014. He serves as chairman of the LCI Finance &Headquarters Commi5ee. Director Farrington is a technical opera4ons manager. Amember of the Milford Lions Club since 1995, he has held many offices within theassocia4on, including district governor, council chairperson, district LCIF chairperson,mul4ple district conven4on chairperson and district GLT coordinator. In recogni4on of hisservice to the associa4on, he has received numerous awards, including 100% ClubPresident Award, District Club President of the Year, an Interna4onal President’sCer4ficate of Apprecia4on and an Interna4onal Leadership Award. He is also a MelvinJones Fellow. In addi4on to his Lions ac4vi4es, Director Farrington has been ac4ve innumerous professional and community organiza4ons, including board member for theMilford planning board, school board, budget commi5ee and ethics commi5ee. DirectorFarrington and his wife, Elaine, also a Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow, have three daughtersand six grandchildren. The Lions of District 29-I welcome ID Ed and Lion Elain to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia!

DG Al Cox, ID Ed, Lion Elaineand 2nd VDG Ken Shahanat the USA/Canada Forum inGrand Rapids, Michigan

DG Al Cox 2015-16 CalendarOctober10 Shinnston Lions Breakfast, Jimmy’s Diner, Shinnston 9 am12 Franklin-Sugar Grove Lions, Thompson’s Fireside Grill, Franklin 6 pm13 Moorefield-Petersburg Lions, South Branch Inn, Moorefield 5:30 pm14 Lost Creek Lions, United Methodist Church, Lost Creek 6:30 pm16-17 District 29-I Fall Conference, Bridgeport Conference Center17 2nd District 29-I Cabinet Mee/ng, Bridgeport Conference Center TBD20 Philippi Lions Club, St. Elizbeth’s Parish Hall, Philippi 6 pm26 West Milford Lions, West Milford Community Center 6:30 pm27 Junior Lions Club 6:30 pm28 Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Lions, Anvil Restaurant, Bolivar 6:30 pmNovember2 Zone 4 Mee/ng 6:30 pm6-7 District 29-C Conference, Pipestem Resort6 WV Lions Sight Conserva/on Founda/on, Pipestem Resort 4 pm7 WV MD 29 Council of Governors, Pipestem Resort9 Elkins-Roaring Creek Lions & Elkins Lioness, Beverly U. M. Church 6:15 pm10 Rowlesburg-Kingwood-Tunnelton Lions, VFW Building, Rowlesburg 6:30 pm12 Buckhannon-Hodgesville-Kesling Mill, Community Center, Hodgesville 6:30 pm19 Keyser Lions, Potomac State College, Keyser 6:30 pm23 Valley District Lions, Presbyterian Church, Arthurdale 6:30 pm

District 29-I Fall Conference“Seize the Moment”

District Governor Al Cox

When: October 16-17, 2015Where: Bridgeport Conference Center, Bridgeport, WVRegistration: $60.00 Includes Friday evening entertainment, Saturday lunch and Saturday banquet

Rooms: Wingate Inn (adjoins Conference Center)$95 per room plus tax – call 304-808-1000Block Code: CGLIOCComplimentary Breakfast

Registration Fee for Friday night only: $10.00Registration Fee for Saturday lunch only: $30.00 eachRegistration Fee for Saturday dinner only: $35.00 each

Conference activities include: Friday Oktoberfest social, cabinet meeting, seminars, silentauction, hospitality room, door prizes, parade of checks and banners, keynote address byInternational Director Ed Farrington from New Hampshire and more!“Seize the moment” to meet fellow Lions for a great weekend.

***********************************************************Name(s):_______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Phone: __________________ Email: _______________________________________Club: _________________________ District: __________Special Dietary Needs: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________First Time Attendee? _________

Please mark: Full Registration ($60 each) _______ Friday night only ($10 each)_______Saturday Lunch only ($30 each) _______ Saturday Banquet only ($35 each) ______

Make checks payable to: District 29-I Conference –Mail to: PDG Cindy Glass, 191 Ridgeway Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330

Conference Registration Deadline: October 9th

Room Deadline: September 18th

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“SEIZE THEMOMENT” TO BE PARTOF THE CONFERENCE FUN

The Countdown to our 29-I Fall Conference has begun! We hope you plan to attend thisimportant event, October 16-17 at the Bridgeport Conference Center. Why? There isbusiness to conduct, but the real purpose of the conference is to share ideas, to learnsomething new, to gain motivation, to have fun, and to enjoy the fellowship of other Lions.

It’s not too late to register, and the registration form is included again in the newsletter.You can choose to attend only one event, or the entire weekend, and we have broken down thecosts for all options.

If you have an item to donate for our Silent Auction, please contact Lion ChairpersonJanice Nicholson at 304-745-3176 or dnicholson1@cebridge.net.

We hope each club in our district will have at least one Lion in attendance!Consider paying a registration fee for someone from your club (from club administrativefunds.)

Tentative ScheduleFriday

• Registration opens at 2 pm; check-in time at Wingate is 3 pm.• Dinner on your own – a list of nearby restaurants will be available at the

registration table.• Oktoberfest begins at 7:30 pm: Music by DJ Lion Don Niles, games, prizes,

cash bar with seasonal beer and wine; light snacks. Please feel free to come inlederhosen, or something close to that. Casual dress of any kind.

• The Hospitality Room will be open from 4 to 7 and again from 9 to 11.You are welcome to bring snacks and beverages to share.

Saturday:• Registration opens at 8:00 am• Training on eye screening equipment and MyLci - 8:30-9:30• Cabinet Meeting at 9:30• Lunch at noon; door prize drawings• Seminars at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30• Banquet begins at 6:30; Parade of Banners; introductions etc.• Keynote address by ID Ed Farrington from New Hampshire• Awards and recognitions; Parade of checks• Silent auction winners announced; 50/50 drawing; door prize drawing• Hospitality room open in afternoon and after banquet

Here is a checklist of what to bring:Silent Auction donationDoor prize donationsClub donations for Parade of CheckUsed eyeglassesClub Banner and stand for Parade of Banners and display.

SILENT AUCTION

District 2 -I Fall Conference “Parade of Checks”The Parade of Checks is an important feature of our annual District Conference. This is an opportunity for clubs tomake contribu4ons to the following programs supported by Lions Clubs Interna4onal and Lions throughout WestVirginia. Please bring your checks to the Fall Conference or mail them to our district secretary/treasurer:Lion Ken Shahan, 1641 Adams Avenue, Clarksburg, WV, 26301.

• Lions Clubs Interna/onal Fund (LCIF) $________________

• WV Lions Sight Conserva/on Founda/on (WVLSCF) $________________

• Leader Dog Kennel Project $________________

• Youth Exchange $________________

• WV Blind & Deaf Recrea/on Program $________________

• Pilot Dog $________________

• Diabetes Fund $________________

• Quest $________________

• Romney Student Work Program $________________

CLUB ____________________________________ TOTAL $__________

I have accepted the challenge to chair the annual “Silent Auction” at the upcoming Fall Conference to beheld on October 16- 17, 2015 at the Bridgeport Conference Center. I am asking the assistance of EVERYclub in the District. If each club would donate one item, there will be a great variety to bid on when you cometo the Conference. Possible ideas would be:

•A handmade craft item • A collection of Lions trading pins• Special piece of glassware depicting the area of the state you represent

• Game tickets to an upcoming sporting event • Specialty or theme basketsIt is hoped the items donated would be enticing enough that YOU will be willing to consider bidding.

Proceeds from the auction will be used to help defray the costs of the conference so that everyone in thedistrict will consider attending. This is the time to celebrate the achievements of the year, as well as enjoythe fellowship of Lion friends from around the district and multiple district.

We hope you will consider this request. Please complete the form below and send it to Lion Janice Nicholson,104 Pine Tree Lane, Lost Creek, WV 26385 or email to: dnicholson1@cebridge.net and let me knowwhat type of item you or your club will donate or contact Lion Janice at 304-745-3176. Thank you in advance.

*****************************************************************************ITEM BEING DONATED _____________________________________________

SUGGESTED STARTING BID $ __________CLUB_________________________

CONTACT PERSON _______________________PHONE NUMBER___________

CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________

Club: New Member: Sponsor:Berkeley Springs Kayla Bucheimer Walter MichaelBerkeley Springs Ashley Mason John MasonBridgeport L. E. Dick Annie BronsakBridgeport Russell Francis Roger MurrayBridgeport Robert Matheny Roger MurrayBruceton Mills Kathy Brooks Barbara MyersBruceton Mills Joyce Potesta Barbara MyersCentral Upshur Lori Huffman Joann HawkinsElkins Jimmie Pennington Maynard WeeseElkins Lisa Stanley Dick WaldenMountain John Calcamp Erwin StempleRowlesburg Mary Wotring Anna NassifRowlesburg Phillip Wotring Anna NassifShinnston Enith Wright David MinorTennerton Terry Harper David MellquistTennerton Edith Hosaflook John SimonsTennerton Nancy Ward Penny HaymondValley District Carrie Long-Cress Kermit Hawley

Deceased: Club:George Earnest Arlington Glen FallsDee Dee Mooney Gra%onBlaine Edward Winkler Kesling MillRobert C. Melody Keyser

70th Charter Anniversary Dinner

The Berkeley Springs Lions Club will observe their 70th anniversary as a club with a Charter Nighton Saturday, November 14th at 6:30 pm at the American Legion Post 60. Past Interna4onal DirectorLion Steve Glass will be the key-note speaker.

When: Saturday November 14, 2015Social: 6:00 pmDinner: 6:30 pm

Where: American Legion Post 60, Berkeley Springs, WV

Cost: $20.00 per person

Buffet Menu: baked ham, roast beef, tossed salad, greens beans, corns, mashed potatoes, scallopedpotatoes, gravy, spice apple rings, and dessert. All meals come with rolls, iced tea, coffee, andwater.

Deadline: reserva4ons must be received by October 31, 2015; Ques4ons - Call Lion President JohnMason @ (304) 258-6835 or email: john.mason@adp.com

Berkeley Springs Lions Club

WANT YOUR CLUBFEATURED

IN THE NEWSLETTER?

Please send me photos, stories andannouncements to include in our monthly newsle5ers.

My email address is listed on thereturn address on this newsle5er.

I would like to receive them by the 20thof each month. Thank You!

DG Al cha6ng with LCI President,Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada

PID Gudrun Yngvado6r from Iceland, the endorsedcandidate to be Second Vice President of LCI,

DG Al and PID Yul Choi from Korea, the endorsedcandidate for Third Vice President of LCI.

The elec4on will be held at the Lions Interna4onalConven4on in Japan in 2016. If elected Lion

Gudrun would be the first woman toserve as President of LCI.

DG Al with LCI First Vice President, Bob Corlewand his wife Dianne. Lion Bob will be the next

president of Lions Interna4onal.

PID Steve Glass conducted a standing room onlyseminar on "Conflict Resolu4on"

West Virginia Lions from Districts 29 L & I ge6ng to-gether to have dinners at Gilly'sat the B.O.B. (Big Old Building)

USA/CANADA FORUMIn September, Lions from all over North America gathered inGrand Rapids, Michigan for three days of training, sharing,

fellowship and rededica4on to con4nue building Lions ClubsInterna4onal as the world's largest and most ac4ve service organiza4on.

Folks a5ending the Barbour County Fair parade enjoyed thePhilippi Lions Club's Wizard of Oz float. Lions

portraying the characters were: Valerie Minor ( WickedWitch), Millard Minor (Tin Man), Doug Haller (Wizard of Oz),

Bri5any Kerns (Dorothy), Ira McDaniel (Scarecrow), SandySpotloe (Good Witch) and Janet McKay (Cowardly Lion).

Adamston Lion Paul Hamrick, District EnvironmentalChairman observed this roaring Lion along the

West Fork River. It's actually a fallen tree stumps4cking our from the rail trail.

Dr. Craig Liebig, District Portable Eye EquipmentCoordinator demonstrates the use of the SPOT

eye scanning device to Philippi Lions Club membersEd Law, Millard Minor and Michael White.

a5ending, but not pictured wereCarrie Law and Valerie Minor.

The Lumberport LionsClub Scolarship was given

to Thomas Varner, a2015 graduate fromLincoln High School.Thomas is currently

a5ending M.I.T.

Members of the Wardensville Lions Club were delighted toreceive a $1,000 grant from the Hardy County Community

Founda4on Founding Fund for their Story Time at theWardensville Community Library. The funds will be used

to buy the books that are given to the children every weekat Story Time, a project of the Lions Club’s Reading Ac4on

Program. The Lions Club also provides funds for StoryTime, now in its third year. Pictured here at the

Community Founda4on’s ecep4on are (front row, le% toright) Ann Heishman, Pa5y Aus4n, Lorrie Krautwurst,

Aggie Mason, and Henry Krautwurst, and ; (second row,le%-right) Gary Mason, Irvin Heishman, Jon Crowe, and

Tom Aus4n. Not pictured, but also present wereMichael and Ann Funkhouser.

The Hodgesville Huskies 4-H Club will be helping theHodgesville Lions with their pancake feed to be heldon October 10th from 7 am to 2 pm at the Warren

District Community Building in Hodgesville.

New Lumberport LionDaniel Wilson is pinned

by his sponsor LionDonna Thomas.

Philippi Lions Club

Lumberport Lions Club Wardensville Lions Club

Adamston Lions Club Hodgesville Lions Club

DG Al presents his DG pin to Lion Bernard Douthi5 theonly living charter member of the Fort Ashby Lions Club.

He has served as President of the club several 4mes.

The East Preston Lions holds DG Nightat Alpine Lake Resort

The Berkeley Springs Lions Club held their DistrictGovernor Night at Cacapon Lodge and several Past District

Governors were in a5endance. (l-r): PDG Glenn Ryburn,PDG Gary Van Horn, Club President John Mason,PDG Ed Weber, PDG Ron Tebben and DG Al Cox

District Governor Picnic guests included membersand leaders of Boy Scout Troop 69sponsored by the Fort Ashby Lions.

Free food, free bingo,great music, and a great

Community comingtogether sponsored bythe Salem Lions Club

Having fun atthe Salem LionsClub block party.

Second Vice DG Ken Shahan,East Preston President Fred Isennock

& DG Al Cox

Fort Ashby Lions Club

Berkeley Springs Lions Club

East Preston Lions ClubLions of Harrison County Sponsor

Stonewood & Salem Community Block Par4es

Selling Brooms areStonewood

President Jeffand Lion Tami

Lawrencewith JohnstownLion’s SecretaryKeith Marple.

StonewoodLion’s Secretary,Brenda Mar4nhaving fun face

pain4ng.

DISTRICT 29-C FALL CONFERENCENOVEMBER 6-7, 2015PIPESTEM RESORT STATE PARK, PIPESTEM, WV

Name: __________________________________________ First Time Attendee? _________________

Name for Name Tag: ________________________________ Home Phone: _____________________

Cell Phone: ________________________ E-Mail Address: __________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________ State: _______________ ZIP: ___________________

Club: ______________________________________________ District 29 - L C I or ___________

Special Dietary Requirements (If any): ____________________________________________________

REGISTRATION: If postmarked on or before October 12, 2015 - $55/PersonIf postmarked on or after October 13, 2015 - $60/Person

METHODOF PAYMENT: Check made payable to DISTRICT 29-C CONFERENCE

MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO: Robert Stigall3412 Chesterfield Avenue #5Charleston, WV 25304

ROOM RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE BY CONTACTING PIPESTEM AT 304-466-1800AND ASK FOR RESERVATIONS. PLEASE ADVISE RESERVATION CLERK THAT YOU

ARE WITH THE LIONS CLUB TO GET CONFERENCE RATE.

DG AL COX313 Worley AvenueClarksburg, WV 26301304?216?5251304-623-3121anewtc2@aol.com

Reminders from the DG’s Desk…

• Make sure your club is represented at the District 29-I Fall Conference October 16 and 17 at theBridgeport Conference Center.

• Don’t forget to sell your Beef Raffle 4ckets to support the WV Lions Sight Conserva4on Founda4on. Allclubs should have the 4ckets. $1 each or 6 for $5. Ticket stubs and money needs to be returned to LionGary Van Horn on or before November 2nd. Drawing will be held at the District C Conference onNovember 8th.

• The Buckhannon Lions Club will hold its Taste of Italy Dinner on Thursday, October 22nd from 4 to 7 PMat the First United Methodist Church on South Florida Street. The dinner includes a choice of 4 differententrees prepared by Chef Mike Alborano of Market Bistro. Adult 4ckets $10 Children 12 & under $5.

• Make plans to a5end the West Virginia Lions Leadership Retreat to be held January 29 -31, 2016 at theCharleston Marrio5. Watch for details in upcoming newsle5ers.

• Nu5er Fort Lions is sponsoring a spaghe6 dinner at the Nu5er Fort Grade School Sunday November 1.