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We Serve 1 District 31-I News District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2 Member News In Loving Memory Of Lions who have passed this past month: Member Club Larry Hess Salisbury Harold R. Hayes Sparta **Information obtained from MMRs submitted to LCI VAVS Bingo Schedule The VA Hospital is not currently allowing visitors in their facility. Hopefully this will be lifted soon! Please contact Judi Seymour @ (704) 279-4207 for more infor- mation. NEW MEMBERS!!!! Member Club Patrick Holton Mint Hill Cassie Spike Mint Hill Tina J. Dotson Salisbury Genevieve Ann Wells Taylorsville The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Ghandi IN THIS ISSUE Member News Page 1 DG Page 2 1 VDG Page 3 2 VDG Page 4 Calendar Page 5 Club News Page 6 NAMI Page 7 Brighter Visions Page 8 Global Service Page 8 Convention Info Page 9-10 Registration Page 11 Ad Form Page 12 Unsung Hero Form Page 12 United in Kindness and Diversity International President, Dr. Jung-Yul Choi

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District 31-I News

District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

Member News

In Loving Memory

Of Lions who have passed this past month:

Member Club

Larry Hess Salisbury

Harold R. Hayes Sparta

**Information obtained from MMRs submitted to LCI

VAVS Bingo Schedule

The VA Hospital is not currently

allowing visitors in their facility.

Hopefully this will be lifted soon!

Please contact Judi Seymour @

(704) 279-4207 for more infor-

mation.

NEW MEMBERS!!!!

Member Club

Patrick Holton Mint Hill

Cassie Spike Mint Hill

Tina J. Dotson Salisbury

Genevieve Ann Wells Taylorsville

“The best way to find yourself

is to lose yourself in the

service of others.” -Mahatma Ghandi

IN THIS ISSUE

Member News Page 1

DG Page 2

1 VDG Page 3

2 VDG Page 4

Calendar Page 5

Club News Page 6

NAMI Page 7

Brighter Visions Page 8

Global Service Page 8

Convention Info Page 9-10

Registration Page 11

Ad Form Page 12

Unsung Hero Form Page 12

United in Kindness and Diversity International President, Dr. Jung-Yul Choi

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District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

DG Donald has not scheduled any club visits due to

many clubs not meeting.

Please send him an email

at [email protected] to let

him know when your club will next meet, so he can

begin to schedule club visits for the year.

Volunteers Creating a Future — DG Donald Cobb

We are one month into our Lions year and things haven’t changed a lot during the month. Rates of COVID-19

infections continue to either stay high or rise and while a few of our clubs are able to meet, most are not meeting in per-

son. Some clubs are meeting by Zoom or another virtual platform. We have not been able to have district activities as

well and had to hold our officer installation and first cabinet meeting by Zoom. Past International Director Ron Huber

installed our officers and we took care of several items of business during our cabinet meeting. While we would like to go

back to the way things were, for the health and safety of our members, it may be some time before we’ll be able to do

this.

Since we have been unable to meet in person, very few of you have been able to see my DG pin in person but you

can all see it on our newsletter heading. Having said that, I have had several individuals see my pin, whether it be in

person or on the newsletter heading, and ask what it stands for or what does the pin mean. While there is a story I love

to tell behind the pin, I won’t tell it now. However, I will share with you the meaning of the pin.

My slogan for the year is “Volunteers Creating a Future.” Lions fit this slogan perfectly! We work in our commu-

nities, our state, our nation, and our world to improve the lives of others and to make our communities a better place in

which to live. As we serve others through our efforts, we help create a future for others, whether it be our VIPS or oth-

ers. We help with vision problems, children with cancer, individuals facing food insecurities, and individuals with diabe-

tes. We are Lions, and through our efforts as volunteers, we help create a future for those We Serve.

The center of the pin is the world as Lions work around the world to create a future for others. You see the logo

at the top of the pin along with the Lions emblem which indicates Lions are volunteers who create a future for oth-

ers. At the bottom of the pin are the heads of three Lions connected to the Lions emblem, looking down at the world that

they serve with their arms on each other’s shoulders to illustrate that Lions work together to create a future for our

world. The overall theme is that Lions are volunteers creating a future as they serve together around the world.

What are some of the service projects Lions do around the world? This past year, we’ve helped treat over 8.5

million people for river blindness, helped provide clean water and sanitation to over 1.3 million people, and served over

4.3 million people through environmental clean up and restoration projects. Lions have provided vision screening for 5.7

million people; served 2.1 million people through eyeglass collection and recycling; served over 14.7 million people

through food collection and meal preparation; and served over 2.9 million people through education, literacy and reading

programs. Over 2.2 million people have been served through childhood cancer awareness, education, and advocacy; over

1.3 million have been served through Type 2 diabetes risk awareness and screenings; over 31,000 have been served

through trachoma surgeries, and over 600,00 have been served through the Lions Quest programs. We’ve also taken an

active role in addressing the COVID-19 virus by providing personal protective equipment and other supplies for areas

with high rates of the virus. Lions have served over 275 million people during the past year around the world, helping to

create a future for each and every one of them.

Lions are volunteers creating a future for people around the world. Thank you for your service to

our district, state, nation, and world.

PDG Jimmy Myers passes the

District Governor Home Club Banner

to District Governor Donald Cobb

North Carolina Lions have a

NEW Facebook Group!

Check it out at:

NC Lions MD-31

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District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

1st Vice District Governor — H. Wayne Kennerly

All the Lions that helped Bill Mathers reach a goal that many thought unreachable have to feel a sense of

pride in being a part of this major feat. No other district in the state of N.C. met their goal. Bill made a promise

to shave his beard if our district met the goal. His children (40 years old) had never seen him clean shaven. I don't

believe his wife has ever seen him clean shaven either! This shows you his commitment to meet the district

goal. Brighter Visions money raised makes up almost 50% of the NCLI annual income. It funds Camp Dogwood,

the deaf-blind retreat, support and mobility canes, low vision aids, educational grants, the mobile screening unit,

clinical eye research, and organ and tissue procurement. The goal of $150,000 was surpassed by at last count

$6,400 dollars. A goal not reachable is not in 2nd Vice Governor Bill Mathers vocabulary. What a terrific Job!

At our Zoom Cabinet Meeting on July 18th, Lion PDG and GLT Chairman George Culp, also a Zone Chair-

man, asked each Zone Chairman to encourage every club to nominate an Unsung Hero to be presented at our con-

vention an award from International Director Justice Shea Nickell. The “Unsung Hero” nomination should be sent

to District Governor Donald Cobb or e-mailed to Governor Donald at [email protected]. Lion Chris Beck is in

charge of getting awards made and needs your help in getting these names ASAP. The form is in this newsletter

Also please remember: Any money sent in for room reservations or meals will be refunded if for any reason

we do not have the Convention, so don't worry about what if.

Membership is going to be a major program that our district elected to be a part of called (NAMI) or North

America Membership Initiative. PDG George Culp will head this program and will expect help as he is involved in

many other projects. We all need to work outside of the box to find new members. Please help Lion George when

he comes calling; this is not a small task.

Each Person Counts, why not share Lionism?

Find us on the web at: NClions31I.org

CAMP DOGWOOD

NEWS:

**2020 Camping Season — Cancelled **

It is with great regret that due to Covid-19 we will not

be holding Summer Camp 2020. It was a hard decision

to make, but please know the health and safety of all

our Visually Impaired come first. Camp Staff has con-

tacted all applicants. Stay safe!

Send items you would like posted on the webpage to

Lion Elizabeth Rummage at [email protected].

Peace Poster Contest

This year’s theme for the Annual Peace Poster

contest is Peace Through Service. The kits are

available for purchase from Lions International

until October 1. Your club should purchase a kit

for each contest you sponsor. The contest is

opened to children ages 11-13, in local schools or

organized, sponsored youth groups, such as

Scouts and Boys & Girls Clubs. A major benefit of

the contest is the positive publicity that is gener-

ated for clubs and districts. Please let me know if

I can be of any assistance to your clubs.

Lion Dianne Culp [email protected] 704-

792-5394

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District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

2nd Vice District Governor — Bill Mathers

As your new 2nd Vice District Governor for District I, I look forward to helping each of your clubs anyway I

can. Please keep that in mind. However, since this new year for Lions, the world is starting out very, very

weird. Last night I watched a Major League baseball game and there were cardboard cut-outs of fans in the

stands. This morning on the news, I hear that 14 Miami Marlins players and coaches have all tested positive for

Covid. None of us, in our lifetimes, has ever seen anything like this pandemic that is affecting not just us here in

the United States, but everyone all over the world. It is scary, and we have every right to be scared, especially

since so many Lions in our district are in the at risk categories of the virus, myself included.

But Lions of District I, we need to SERVE, and we need to SERVE NOW!!! Most clubs have gone dormant,

but a few clubs have been SERVING in small and large ways during this time of need. Our VIPs and the public

need us now, more than ever. Many clubs have started to meet again thru ZOOM Meetings and even a few have

started to meet in person with social distancing. And these clubs are working on projects. These projects may be a

little different than we are used to, but the projects are working.

Our District leadership under District Governor Donald Cobb is purchasing a ZOOM program for our Dis-

trict's use this year. Your Zone Chairs will be given the opportunity to be Zoom Hosts and help run your meet-

ings. Those whose clubs elect to try and meet in person will have some interesting issues. My club in Mint Hill

has now had 2 in-person meetings, but only about a third of our members are showing up. However, we also run

the meeting on Zoom as well and many other members attend on Zoom. You will need to understand that there

are some members who still don't feel comfortable being in groups. Please be tolerant. If you elect to host in-

person meetings, plan on having a good social distancing program. More members will likely feel more comforta-

ble about coming. And wear your MASKS. I cannot emphasize that enough. Unfortunately we have a few Lions

in our state who still feel invincible and believe it is their right not to wear a mask in public. Personally, I have

had 2 friends in ICU here in Charlotte in the past 2 months on ventilators. One was in there for about 3

weeks. Fortunately, they recovered. However, my niece's mother-in-law has died of the Covid Virus.

I know it seems like I am venting, but I do believe we need to protect each other and I also believe we need

to SERVE. Some ideas for serving. 1. Have a food drive for your local food bank. Food banks are in desperate need

of food. You can do that while being able to social distance easily. Ask the public to drive up and stay in their cars

while a Lion unloads the food. Load the food in the back of a pickup truck, take it to the food bank. The food bank

normally will unload it for you. 2. Call a VIP and see if you can doing anything to help them. I know several Lions

who are doing that. 3. When you have to go grocery shopping, call your elderly neighbor and offer to shop for

them as well. 4. Cut an elderly neighbor’s grass. That should be easy enough. Also, as a club, come up with your

own ideas. Let us know what you are doing. One club near New Bern is having a golf tournament to raise money

for VIPs. Be CREATIVE!!!

These are just some ideas that you and your club can do to SERVE. Let's be out there; be safe and give

back. Our Motto is WE SERVE. Let's walk the walk and not just talk the talk!!!

Be safe... Bill Mathers, 2nd VDG

Exciting News From Lions Clubs International:

Until December 30, 2020 all entrance fees are WAIVED!

No charter entrance fees, no fee to join an existing club, no fee to transfer clubs.

Now is the time to invite friends, family, and neighbors to join the world’s largest service organization!

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Thanks to everyone who played our

“Can you Find Me” Game

with the historical emblem! Here is a little history of the first emblem used by

Lions Clubs:

The lion in the emblem was based on a fa-

mous painting by the 19th century French artist

Rosa Bonheur of a regal lion at rest in the wild.

The painting’s title, Old Monarch, became the

nickname for Lions’ earliest members and clubs.

The first emblem was also a pun. The em-

blem depicted the lion holding a club in its mouth

with the word “international” emblazoned on the

club. The play on the words” lion” and “club” and

“international” was clever, but by 1919 Lions

asked its members to come up with a more pol-

ished logo.

The 2020 NC Lions VIP Fishing Tournament, sched-

uled for Oct. 19- 21 on the Outer Banks, has been can-

celled due to health concerns for participants and vol-

unteers related to the COVID-19 outbreak in North

Carolina. With uncertainty on how long the state will

be dealing with the coronavirus, the board of directors

decided it was in the best interest of North Carolina

Lions to cancel the 38th annual event. Typically, more

than 500 Lions and guests participate in the world's

largest fishing tournament for the blind and visually

impaired.

District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

August 8 7pm Zone Chairperson Training (Session 2) Zoom Meeting

Calendar

TBD District Training New Member Orientation

Sept. 2 7pm NAMI– Build a Team & Build a Vision Zoom Training

July 31–

August 2

NCLI BOD — Installation — COG Camp Dogwood

Aug. 26 6pm Brighter Visions Kickoff Mayflower Seafood Restaurant

665 Montroyal Rd, Rural Hall, NC

Sept. 9 7pm So You Want to Be a District Governor? Email [email protected] for an

invitation to the Zoom Meeting

August 5 8pm Convention Committee Meeting Zoom Meeting

August 1 *9am

*1:15pm

*Quarterly Council of Governors

*NCLI Meeting

Both Broadcast in Facebook Group

“NC Lions MD-31”

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District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

CLUB NEWS

Troutman Lions Club officers recently

met with our scholarship winner, Meredith Wright ,

South Iredell School. As in past years, it was a diffi-

cult task to select one out of eight worthy appli-

cants. Meredith will be studying Neonatal Nursing

at East Carolina University. We are proud to sup-

port her in her educational journey.

Eye Glass Sorting for NCLI

October 13 and 14

At Camp Dogwood

Please contact [email protected] to reserve

your spot meals and room

Lunch and Dinner Served 10/13

Breakfast and Lunch Served 10/14

North Carolina Lions

Eyeglass

Recycling Program

According to The World Health Organization,

153 million people have uncorrected refractive errors

(near­sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism).

Most of these vision impairments are quickly diag-

nosed and easy to treat with corrective lenses.

Still, millions of people in developing nations

are pushed deeper into poverty simply because they

don't have glasses. They can't learn, because reading

is difficult. They can't work to the best of their ability,

because they can't see clearly. For children, clear vi-

sion means a better education, healthier development,

and a better quality of life. For adults, clear vision

means greater employment opportunity and economic

strength. For seniors clear vision means less depend-

ence on others.

North Carolina Lions collect over 170,000

pairs of eyeglasses each year to address the need for

glasses, making eyeglass recycling one of our most

popular activities.

Lexington Downtown Lions Club

Presents

40th Annual Dave Conrad

Lions Memorial Golf Tournament

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

At Lexington Golf Club

Tee time: 1:30pm

$245 fee per 4-man team

$5 fee per player for Mulligans

$100 Hole Sponsors

Barbecue Party to follow!

Please call Mark Breeden for more information:

336.309.0530

Items Needed for Eyeglass Recycling

• Complete reusable glasses both plastic and metal frames

• Gold frames in any condition

• Antique Glasses

• Broken Glasses

• Sunglasses (any kind)

Items Not Needed

• Loose Lenses of any kind

• Cases

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District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

Do We Need a New Box? Lion Larry of the Lawanda Lions Club (names have been changed to protect the guilty), was talking across

the fence with his neighbor Farly as they did almost daily. Farly noticed Larry had on his shirt the Lions emblem

and the logo of “We Serve” and asked how his club was doing. Lion Larry, once again realized an opportunity to

ask Farly about being a member. Lion Larry, as most of us would do, asked him to attend a meeting. Wait, that

will not work, Lion Larry thought, we are not meeting and have not met for four months. Quickly, Lion Larry redi-

rected his efforts to invite him to participate in a service activity. Wait, he considered, the club had not had a ser-

vice project, and had not scheduled one. Lion Larry quickly changed the conversation to the weather, backing off

his invitation to become a Lion.

Sound familiar? Civic clubs, churches, and volunteer organizations all are facing a most difficult time to

recruit new members. Not only that, organizations have an issue with retaining members. It seems we get out of

the habit of participating and just disappear.

As we are faced with these issues, Lions International encourages us to participate in an effort to rejuve-

nate our district with new clubs, revitalize clubs with new members, and re-motivate our members with new fel-

lowships and exciting service to our communities.

Our district has begun this process and needs Lion leaders to join the effort by being involved in the North

American Membership Initiative (NAMI). The NAMI process contains four phases: Build a Team, Build a Vision,

Build a Plan, and Build Success. Our district is moving into the Build a Team phase as we prepare to Build a Vi-

sion. This is where you can participate.

Contact me to be included in this process. Let me know your area of interest; new clubs, new members,

motivating current members, and new fellowships and service ideas. The meetings will be online and limited to

less than one hour and at convenient times.

Today’s environment requires new ways of communicating and perhaps more than out-of-the-box ideas.

We may need a new BOX! Please join us in this effort. Contact Lion PDG George Culp for details.

Stay Safe and remember to find ways to provide service in your communities. Please contact me if I can be

of assistance.

PDG George Culp, GLT District 31-I, [email protected] 704.906.8568

Leader Dog for the Blind We are looking forward to sharing new infor-

mation with you concerning Leader Dogs for the

Blind. Due to the virus we will miss coming to your

clubs and sharing this with you. Until we are allowed

to come to you, I suggest that you contact Leader

Dogs for the Blind and ask to be added to their e-mail

list. In the meantime, don’t forget to continue to col-

lect your TABS. We are still 2nd state-wide in collect-

ing funds for “Our Dogs” ! Thanks to our Governors

who continue to include it in their Goals for the Year!

Our rescue dog, Roscoe and I have completed

a 5K Walk fundraiser for Leader Dogs for the Blind

and I am very proud of our Lions Friends who sup-

ported us in this effort. Our goal was $250.00 and we

raised over $700.00!!! THANK YOU, Lions for your

continued support of our program and helping us to

make it possible for our blind and visonally impaired

people to have a happier lifestyle.

Lion Tim Williams and I will assist you...just contact

us!

Lion Antha Reid

Did you know?!?! Camp Dogwood now has pledge cards!

You are able to give a one-time gift, quarterly, or monthly

donation.

Did you know that if each Lion in NC would give only?

**$1.00 a month for a year would add

$62,868.00 to the Program Budget

**$5.00 a month for a year would add

$314,340.00 to the Program Budget

**$10.00 a month for a year would add

$628,680.00 to the Program Budget

That will purchase a lot of white canes, glasses, eye exams,

and camper fees.

If you are interested in filling out a Pledge Card drop us an

email or give us a call.

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Let us know about club events, fundraisers, service projects and honors received so that we can share them with our

Fellow Lions. Email to [email protected] or mail to Lion Dianna Wald, PO Box 1260, Denton, NC 27239

by the 20th of each month.

As always, we love your pictures too!!

Greeting Fellow Lions,

First, I would like to thank all the clubs who contin-

ue to report their service projects using mylion.org. Those

who have not, I would like to assist you with your reporting.

I would be glad to meet with your club officers. Reporting

projects is so very important to the district and Internation-

al. People, who don’t know us, can get a feel for what we do

in service to our community.

One of the suggested service projects is maintaining

a Little Free Library, this is where your club could place a

book house in a park or public location. You would need per-

mission from the local government. On the web at little-

freelibrary.org, it will explain how to set it up. A club could

build their house or buy one. At etsy.com they have a good

selection. Each month, one of your members could replenish

the book house. Some community members may add some

books they have and others may just take one. Start by hav-

ing your member donate unwanted books. Maybe their

friends may have a few. The concept is take a book, leave a

book. When you register your book house, people can find

your book house from the website. Remember to contact

your local library, so they know of its existences.

Lion Ron Rich

District Global Service Chair (GST)

Contact: [email protected]

Suggested Service Projects for July thru Sept

1. Gather school supplies, including hand sanitizer for

teachers

2. Collect clothes for a local children’s home

3. Partner with a school, Scouts, or another communi-

ty organization.

4. Maintain a “Little Free Library”

5. Collect used pill bottles to send to an organization

that fills them for poor countries in need

6. Vision / Diabetes Screening

7. Assist Meals on Wheels deliveries

8. Join or start a reading program at a school or li-

brary

9. Food drive

10. Join a local parade or host a festival booth

11. Adopt a highway or a police officer

12. Collect can tabs for the Leader Dog program

13. Visit nursing homes, maybe bring a treat (make

sure to contact them ahead of time to find out any visi-

tor restrictions)

14. Recycle eyeglasses

15. Collect shoes, socks, and underwear to restock

school closets

District 31-I Newsletter August 2020 Issue 2

Our goal for this year is

$145, 000.00, which breaks down

to $136.00 per member. We are ex-

cited for our Brighter Visions Kick-

Off on August 26 at Mayflower

Seafood in Rural Hall. This may be

changed to a Zoom meeting. We

will update info if there are chang-

es but either way we will have a

great event!

We have a challenging year

ahead but we can do it!! I'm looking

forward to serving you!

Lion Christie Krestler,

Brighter Vision Chair

[email protected]

704-402-0121 (Cell)

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A New District Convention Approach: Meeting Your Needs

What keeps Lions from attending a Convention? Cost? Time?

Choosing to address those concerns, District Governor-Elect Donald Cobb and 1VDG-E/Convention Chair

Wayne Kennerly are planning a streamlined District 31-I Fall Convention for November 6-7, 2020, at the Village Inn

Hotel and Event Center in Clemmons.

The first big adjustment is a less formal and more affordable Saturday afternoon luncheon instead of the tradi-

tional formal evening banquet. Our visiting International Director Judge Shea Nickell from Paducah, Kentucky, will

present his keynote speech and help with some special recognition of the “Unsung Heroes” of our individual Lions

Clubs.

Each club is being asked to name an unsung hero to be honored at the Saturday luncheon. Club presidents/

secretaries are to fill out the form included in this newsletter and return to DGE Donald. The “Unsung Hero” is the Lion

who goes above and beyond for their club and community without expectation of accolades -- in other words the hardest

working Lions that quietly go about upholding “We Serve.” Clubs may have president/board of directors name this Li-

ons or have a vote of the club, however the club decides to name the hero. Clubs are also asked to consider paying for

the luncheon fee for their honored Lion.

All the most popular events of the District Convention will be included in the weekend’s activities with the hos-

pitality room open on Friday afternoon along with an exhibit hall featuring the Brighter Visions Boutique. Clubs are

asked to provide craft items, homemade or regional food items, gift items to be sold to benefit Brighter Visions. Clubs

will receive Brighter Visions credit for the sales price of sold goods. Zone Chairs will each be putting together a raffle

basket with at least $100 value. Tail Twisters and convention committee will have the tickets on sale all weekend. Each

ticket is $5 or 5 tickets for $20 and you pick which basket you want to have a chance on.

Friday Fun Night meal and entertainment will carry on with this year’s theme of Super Hero Fun and Games,

again congratulating our Unsung Club Heroes. The convention committee invites you to add to the Friday Fun by dress-

ing in your own Super Hero gear. Entertainment throughout the evening will include “Minute-To-Win-It” type games,

Team Trivia, and other expected shenanigans. Karaoke and dancing are also planned. After Fun Night, the hospitality

room will be open for the evening.

Saturday morning will kick off with breakfast, traditionally honoring Key Members, and all honorifics includ-

ing Melvin Jones and Jack Stickley Fellowships, William L. Woolard Partner in Service, Sid Scruggs Beacon of Hope,

and the newest award, NC Lions Ambassador. After breakfast the excitement will move to the Tail Twister Auction.

And again Clubs will receive Brighter Visions credit for the sales price of donated auction items.

The auction will be followed by the Town Hall meeting with ID Nickell, bringing us up to date on happenings

and policies of Lions Clubs International. All Lions are invited to get answers to their questions about Lions Internation-

al. District Cabinet meeting and DG election will be called to order at 3:30. The District Camp Dogwood ticket drawing

will be held at that time in addition to drawing for the Zone Raffle Baskets.

Afterwards the hospitality room will be open for the evening for socializing with food from the great cooks of

the district. Hospitality room will also open all day Saturday for sodas and light snacks. Information for overnight reser-

vations is on the registration form included in this newsletter. Our room rate is only $89 and be sure to ask for Lions

Convention Rate. There are plenty of first floor rooms in the hotel, but be sure to request first floor if you need it. There

is not an elevator in the hotel.

If you would like to help during the convention and in the planning, please contact Chairman Wayne Kennerly.

Also if you have any questions.

SEE YOU THERE!! We need each other more than ever during these trying times.

Rest assured that if any quarantine/social distancing restrictions interfere with the convention, hotel

rooms can be cancelled prior to convention weekend and all convention fees will be refunded. The com-

mittee will make the determination of any schedule changes at least several weeks before the convention

as the situation arises.

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International Association of Lions Clubs

Lion Donald Cobb

District Governor, 31-I North Carolina Address

City, State Zip

District 31-I Newsletter is published monthly.

DEADLINE for inclusion of articles is the 20th of each

month if by email. Cost of producing and distributing this publica-

tion is paid from member dues received.

Newsletters sent by email are available on the day of publi-

cation. USPS mailings are received a week after publication and cost

a minimum of $.50 to mail; and depending on the number of pages in

each edition, could cost $.71 to $.92 cents per issue to mail.

All articles, announcements, etc. for inclusion in the District

31-I Newsletter should be sent to:

Lion Dianna Wald

PO Box 1260

Denton, NC 27239 or [email protected].

Please send all submissions as a Word Document and pic-

tures in a separate .jpg file. Mail to arrive by the 20th of the month.

Address corrections or additions for USPS or email should

be sent to

Lion Susan Mathers

6700 Pine Lake Lane,

Mint Hill, NC 28227 or [email protected].

Can you find me?!?!?

Somewhere in this newsletter is this historical Li-

ons Clubs International emblem from 1918.

The first person to find it and email Lion Dianna at

[email protected] WINS a prize!!

CONGRATS to Lion Larry Freeman from

the Winston Salem Twin City Club

for winning July’s contest!

**Please note: If you received this newsletter via USPS, there is an ex-

tended version available online with the Yearly Budget. Please go to

www.NCLions31I.org and look on the right side of the page for the link.

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District 31-I Budget for 2020-2021