newsletter 2013 12

Calendar of EventsNov 15 IRS Form 990/990EZ/990N due

Nov 15 Postmark deadline for Peace Poster entry to District

Dec 1 Peace Poster Deadline to State

Dec 2 - 8 Lions Eye Bank Week

Dec 4 President & Secretaries Council China Bear Restaurant

Dec 31 Request 100% Charities paid

Jan 12 - 18 LCIF Week

Jan 13 Melvin Jones’ birthday

Jan 25 Mid-Winter Leadership Conference Lone Star Cnvntn Center - Conroe

Jan 30-31 Council of Governors Kerrville, TX

Feb 1 Texas Lions Camp Board Meeting Kerrville, TX

Feb 5 President & Secretaries Council China Bear Restaurant

Feb 15 Lions Day with the UN

Lions District 2-S2

District 2-S2 • December 2013

PawPrintsChambers • Harris • Liberty • Montgomery • San Jacinto • Walker • Waller

2 • District 2-S2 PawPrints • December 2013

Thoughts from your District Governor ...2-S2’S NEW ROAR: “WE CAN DO IT”A lot of my time is spent thinking about membership and leadership – all the clubs on the slate of District 2-S2, and it really bothers me. Membership is getting better, we are growing. Talk about never satisfied! We have a little over 1,700 members. If everyone was to bring in 1 (one) new member that would be terrible and just a silly dream. But how about ½, or no how about ¼, no, what the heck, how about 200 members bring in 1 (one) new

member. We currently have 63 clubs, one is being dropped,

2 are going on financial suspension and 2 are

almost inoperable.

Leadership – how many clubs are working on next years slate of officers? How many just say we’ll

get old Joe to do it again for the 10th or

so time, and laugh. It’s time to be accountable for

your club. You can do it! Are you afraid, well don’t be because we

can teach you. Come to the Mid-Winter Conference and learn what’s going on. Lions International, in a few more years, will be 100 years old. Are we going to be around for the celebration?

Clubs – I started a contest for club visitations, after all we are all in the same business with the same motto, “We Serve”. Each club stands alone but we are like a family, we should help each other grow and be successful. Big clubs can help the small clubs. Visit them and show them what works best for them and give them suggestions. Small clubs can visit the active clubs and ask for help. There is no such thing as CAN’T, there is don’t want to or excuses not to.

We are all busy and have other things going on, but

We can do it!

you raised your hand and said “I Will”.

Now back to my contest. To date, 4 clubs have turned in visitation sheets. Those sheets

are on District 2-S2 website. You can print one, fill it out and email to me

and cabinet secretary, Lion Minette. The club President or Vice President plus 2 or more members must make the visit. The President or Vice President gets

100 points and each member gets 25 points. The club with the most

points will win. Right now Houston Cy-Fair is in first place, Houston Heights

is in second place and Conroe Noon is in third place. How easy can it get? Go visit – turn in points and win the prize.

If District 2-S2 is going to be #1, it’s going to take more than me, it takes all of us.

January 25 – Midwinter Conference – to be held in the Conroe Convention Center; We will have a new and exciting program

May 2-3 – District Convention, to be held at the Hilton Greenspoint

It’s never too early to schedule your governors visit, contact our Cabinet Secretary, MINETTE CHIU. YOU CAN EMAIL HER @ [email protected]. Or give her a call @ 713-208-2380.

“WE CAN DO IT”

GOD BLESS THE DREAMERS OF DISTRICT S-S2,

DG EDDIE RISHA

Eddie Risha District Governor 2013-2014

2 • District 2-S2 PawPrints • December 2013 December 2013 • District 2-S2 PawPrints • 3

Thoughts from the 1st Vice District Governor ...

When I was a kid, we lived in the country about 10 miles south of Liberty. There were always problems with the power company back then. The lights going out was a common occurrence during rain storms. It was even fairly common on bright, sunny days. The joke was that the lights would go off if a bird landed on the power line. So when Hurricane Alicia blew through in 1983, we knew the power was going to be off. Well, the hurricane came

and went and we had some minor damages but we were spared from any significant damages. However we were without power for about 20 days. For the first few days, living without power was kind of fun. It was almost like a camping

trip. However without air conditioning, the novelty wore off quickly. While we had a generator, a few oscillating fans were a poor replacement for a kid used to central air conditioning. Also, since we were out in the country we had a water well instead of city water. So we needed to

worry about the pump and keeping the water level in the water tank high enough for water to flow through the pipes if we wanted running water.

Needless to say, it was a source of celebration that afternoon when the electricity came back on. In the grand scheme of things, not having electricity for a few weeks was a minor inconvenience but at the time it seemed like such a terrible thing.

We had food and clean water, we had a roof over our heads, we were healthy and we had our family. We had it great, we just didn’t have electricity. After watching the news of the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, I wish the accommodations I had during Hurricane Alicia was available to all of those displaced by this typhoon. Money is one way to help those people and that is something that Lions International and members around the world are already doing. LCIF is reporting that over $500,000 has already been designated for the

Thoughts from the 2nd Vice District Governor ...Have you looked up or thought of the word “serve”. That word forms the second word of our rather simple motto. What does “We serve” mean to you? Well, the Webster dictionary defines “serve” as 1) To perform regular or continuous duties in behalf of, 2) to minister to, and the one I like 3) to wait on a table. I don’t know of any Lion that does not like to eat – but first they have to serve. The point I am trying to convey is that “serve” is a verb that demands action. “We serve”. We

act. Whether it is providing eye glasses, food baskets, wheelchair ramps, or any other action, we as Lions “perform regular or continuous duties in behalf of others”. Our acts of service may be done locally – Houston, Huntsville, Crosby, etc or as a member of Lions Club International in far away places as Belize, the Philippines, or Japan. Have you heard – LCIF has send $500,000 to the Philippines to assist in recovery efforts there after the typhoon? If your club would also like to help the efforts see the announcement in

the PawPrints at another location for contact information. As we go into the holiday season, I hope that all of you have a safe and happy

season. God Bless!

Noah Speer 2nd Vice District

Governor

See CHRIS, Page 10


Providing Disaster Relief for Typhoon Haiyan

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has surpassed US$1 million for disaster relief efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Typhoon Yolanda).

There are 12,600 Lions members in the Philippines in 380 Lions Clubs throughout the country, including four in the capital city of Cebu of the hardest-hit province and one in the hardest-hit town of Tacloban City.

Lions Clubs throughout the country are working tirelessly to provide relief aid and food to tens of thousands of people affected by this horrific typhoon, collecting and distributing life-saving supplies. Below is just a sample of some initial reports and photos of their actions.

Be sure to visit the LCI blog for a comprehensive collection of Lions social media posts, both from the Philippines and from around the world.

Generous Donations Support Lions and LCIF’s Immediate Relief EffortsIn the day following the disaster, Lions Clubs International Foundation mobilized US$500,000 in initial disaster relief support for the Philippines, including US$130,000 in grants and funding commitments of more than US$600,000 made by Lions in neighboring countries of Asia. Since then, generous Lions and friends all over the world are responding with designated funds being sent to LCIF to help the Lions clubs in the Philippines deliver relief aid to the typhoon’s victims. Combined thus far, LCIF has been able to mobilize US$1 million for the Philippines.

To support LCIF’s ongoing and future relief efforts in the Philippines, individuals, Lions clubs worldwide, and others can contribute to the LCIF Disaster Relief Fund by check, wire transfer or online. All donations support Philippines relief, in both the short- and long-term. Not only will 100 percent of donations be used for relief efforts, but Lions Clubs International and the Philippines Lions Relief Team will stretch your support even more through their completely all-volunteer relief efforts.

Help is needed now and for the long-term rebuilding of the typhoon-ravaged areas. Thank you for your support.

- See more at: http://www.lcif.org/EN/our-programs/disaster/philippines-relief/index.php#sthash.ovq84ezH.dpuf

https://www.lcif.org/EN/ways-to-give/lion-disaster-donation.php


LCIF’s Initial Steps in the Philippines• 575 relief tent shelters are on their way, including 300 from the Lions

of Sweden and their partner the Swedish Red Cross that will be put up by Save the Children, and 275 of the same tents from LCIF’s stocks.

• An initial amount of 56 water purification systems from LCIF, and the Lions of the British Isles and Ireland, are on their way by air; more will be sent in the days ahead. The Lions of Germany are sending up to 100 more.

LCIF staff is regularly in touch with the Philippines Relief Team to coordinate these initial efforts and to begin planning for the long-term.

Meeting Long-Term NeedsAlthough longer-term needs are not yet determined, the provisional plans of the relief team and LCIF include:

• Establishment of a relief aid coordination center and depot in Cebu to channel ongoing and further relief supplies in the central area of the country.

• Establishment of tent villages for hundreds of families in the hardest-hit areas.

• Ongoing supply of potable water in affected areas.• Critical relief supplies and medicines to evacuation and re-settlement

centers, and to the region’s hospitals and health centers.

Lions Clubs and LCIF are committed to rebuilding homes, providing support to the disabled, helping vulnerable children and youth, and supporting schools, families, and the elderly population with their recovery needs, working closely with the local government and the international relief community.

Our relief efforts will be ongoing for months and the rebuilding will take years. Lions Clubs International Foundation will provide support as long as there are needs, like we have done in Haiti, Japan, New Zealand, Oklahoma and the east coast of the USA for Hurricane Sandy.

Last updated November 19, 2013

- See more at: http://www.lcif.org/EN/our-programs/disaster/philippines-relief/index.php#sthash.S4ZEiHi5.dpuf


TO ALL DISTRICT 2-S2 LIONS CLUB:Due to the recent devastation in the Phillipines, I would like to encourage each club to make an effort to collect canned goods and clothes to send to these very needy people. We have a large Filipino population in our area and they are working hard to help those affected in their homeland. Our Filipino clubs are willing to take donations of canned goods and clothes and they will prepare them for shipment. You can bring items to the next P&S meeting.

The Filipino community is having a fundraising on November 24, 2013 from 2-8 pm at the Arabia Shrine Center. Houston Fil-Am Lions, Royal Oaks, Millennium, Beltway and Midwest Lions are joining in this effort. Contact any of these Lions Clubs for more information.

Remember, we are all a family and will support those in need. Best Regards,DG Eddie Risha

Ed. Note: Cash contributions can be made through LCIF and designated for Philippines disaster relief.

Report from Environmental Chair – Stedman Douglas

The environmental committee continues to impact youths in a number of schools. We continue our recycling projects and create awareness in the community through recycling project, brochures and posters. We have not yet identify a project in which all district 2S2 members can be a part of however we are presently in dialogue with the NRCS and the Texas Master Naturalist to implement one.

The Committee encourages each member to continue to find ways to preserve the environment. Be reminded that the earth and its environment is our home and if we misuse it, abuse it we will lose it. Thanks for your continued effort to make your home a better home.

Relax Your Mind

I shall take you to bed and have my way with you. I will make you ache, shake and sweat until you moan and groan. I will make you beg for mercy, beg for me to stop. I will exhaust you to the point that you will be relieved when I'm finished with you. And, when I am finished, you will be weak for days.

All my love, The Flu (Now, get your mind out of the gutter and go get your flu shot.)


5th HMLC Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, December 7, 2013 Gleannloch Pines, 19393 Champions Forest Dr., Spring, TX 77379, Tel. 281-225-1200

A tournament benefitting HMLC community projects

REGISTRATION FORM MEN DIVISION WOMEN DIVISION

NAME: __________________________________ COMPANY: _______________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________ CITY, STATE: _____________________________ ZIP CODE: _______________________________ PHONE: _________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________ Please list name of players: 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ 3. _____________________________________ 4. _____________________________________ Please select options: ○ PLATINUM SPONSOR ($2000)

○ GOLD SPONSOR ($1000)

○ SILVER SPONSOR ($500)

○ HOLE SPONSOR ($100)

○ DONATION $ _________

Tournament Format

Four Person Scramble If entering individually, we’ll match you

with a team.

Entry Deadline November 30, 2013

Entry Fee

$90.00 Includes green fees, cart, range balls &

refreshments.

Sponsorship Levels Hole Sponsor - -$ 100 (sign will be provided) Silver - - - - - - - -$ 500 (Free entry of 2 players) Gold - - - - - - - - $ 1000 (Free entry of 4 players) Platinum - - - - - $ 2000 (Free entry of 8 players)

Schedule of Events 7:30 AM Registration Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM Shotgun start Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

after Play

Contests and Prizes CASH Award for each division (Men & Women) for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Finishers, and Raffle Drawing prizes.

Houston Millennium Lions Club (HMLC), in existence since 2000, conducts several service community projects. The cornerstone of HMLC’s service projects is the Annual Lions Share Health Fair, which provides FREE medical services to indigent families in our community. Services include FREE medical check-up, dental, vision, and cancer screening, and mammography exams. HMLC also resumed its Free Flu Shot Clinic this year and continues to hold Senior Cheers by giving Christmas gifts to senior citizens in a Senior Center.

HMLC continuously supports the Lions Charities like the Texas Lions Camp, which provides remarkable opportunities to diabetic, visually impaired and mentally challenged youth; the Light House of Houston; Lions Eye Bank, and Lions Humanitarian Relief Fund and more. In addition, HMLC supports the Sight First Program, a major task by Lions Club International the goal of which is to prevent blindness worldwide.

This year, proceeds of the 5th Annual Golf Tournament will again fund the Texas Lions Camp and all other HMLC’s charity programs.

All donations are tax-deductible and payable to Partnership for Community Foundation, “a charitable and tax-exempt organization under Sec.501C(3) founded by HMLC.

For Reservations, please contact any of the following persons: Suzette Kirchner (281-844-3758), [email protected] Chona Sano (832-860-1732), [email protected] Marivic Puno, [email protected] Nelson Ventura (281-907-3700), [email protected] Archie Zalun (832-541-1744),[email protected]

District 2S2

2013-14 Directory CorrectionsPage 37Correct phone and emailTalal [email protected]

Page 37Correct Phone NumberTerry landers281-726-0334

Page 50 – Bellaire Lions ClubCorrect mailing address – Secretary and TreasurerRobert ButlerP. O. Box 1925Bellaire, TX 77402-1925

Page 51 – Brookshire Pattisson Lions ClubCorrect PresidentPat Doucette20711 Mistang Falls Dr.Katy, TX 77450H: 832-865-0866W: 281-391-6137

Page 56 – Cut and Shoot Family Lions ClubCorrect SecretaryAnnie Rasmueson501 Woodridge Dr.Conroe, TX 77306C: [email protected]

Page 60 – Hempstead Lions ClubRemove email Address for Membership Chair

4 – Houston Millennium Lions ClubCorrect membership ChairmanArchie Zalub8222 Worthington Dr.Houston, TX 77083H: 281-277-1188CL [email protected]

Page 79 – Houston Space City Lions ClubCorrect mailing Address – PresidentGeorge Malone

3415 Bedford Forrest Ct.Missouri City, TX 77459

Page 79 – Houston Space City Lions ClubCorrect Mailing Address - SecretaryMattie Adelaia10330 Sgeglow Dr.Houston, TX 77089-5115C: 832-483-1907NO work phone

Page 87 – Huntsville Lions ClubCorrect spelling of Presidents NameLiesa Hackett

Page 88 – Katy Lions ClubCorrect PresidentKari Harper21402 Park WillowKaty, TX 77450H: [email protected]

Send additional corrections to PDG Ronald Landers: [email protected]


With the help of our corporate sponsors and numerous bowlers, our 2013 Bowl-A-Thon was a success. Last year, raised over $3,000.00 for our beneficiary, the Lions Eye Bank of Texas. Through fundraisers such as this, the Lions of District 2-S2 are able to support the Lions Eye Bank in its mission to provide educational and community outreach programs along with providing corneas at no charge to indigent patients in need of a transplant The 2014 Bowl-A-Thon will be held Saturday, February 22, at Palace Bowling Lanes. It is our goal to surpass the success of past years, a goal which cannot be met without the generosity of our sponsors. By signing on as a Strike Level Sponsor, Spare Level sponsor, or Pin Level sponsor, you can ensure the continued success of this fundraiser. The deadline for sponsorship is Friday, February 7, 2014.

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Strike Level Sponsor ~ $300 Strike Level sponsor will receive recognition in all printed materials

entry of (1) one 4-person bowling teams top placement on the back of the event t-shirt

signage on a bowling lane at the event

Spare Level Sponsor ~ $200 Spare Level sponsor will receive recognition in all printed materials

entry of (1) one 4-person bowling team recognition on the back of the event t-shirt

Pin Level Sponsor ~ $100

Pin Level sponsors will receive signage on a bowling lane during the event

□Strike Level Sponsor ($300) □Spare Level Sponsor ($200) □Pin Level Sponsor ($100)

Name:__________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________Fax:_______________________

Email:_________________________________________________________

Return sponsorship form with payment to: Lions Eye Bank of Texas ATTN: Darleane Warren, 6565 Fannin, NC 205, Houston, Texas 77030

2014 Lions Eye Bank of Texas Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, February 22, 2014 ~ Palace Bowling Lanes


Lions District 2-S2Hall of Fame Nomination form

Minimum standards to qualify for the Lions District 2-S2 Hall of Fame are: •Anactivememberwithatleastfive(5)yearsofservice. •OutstandinganddedicatedservicetoLionismbeyondthecallofduty. •Servicetothecommunity,district,stateandinternationalLionism. •Specialachievementsin,orcontributionsto,humanitarianservicefor thoselessfortunate. •Solicitationinanywayforthisrecognitionwillautomaticallyeliminatethe candidateforthatyear.

ThefollowingprofilemaybeusedtosubmitinformationtotheHallofFame Committee,butthisformisnotintendedtolimitwhatinformationmaybesubmitted. NominationsmaybemadebyanyLionwhoisingoodstandingintheDistrict. Allnominationsshouldbesubmittedtothecommitteeinwrittenformandmustbe receivedbythechairpersonatthebelowaddressnolaterthanDecember31. PDG Harry Goetzman 936-856-3782 18143 Hwy 75N [email protected] Willis, TX 77378

Name of Nominee:

LionsClub(s):

Office(s)Held:

ServicetoClub:

ServicetoDistrict:

ServicetoState:

ServicetoInternational:

ServicetoCommunity:

Awards&Honorsreceivedfromthecommunity,nonLionsorganizationsand/orLions:

OtherAchievements:

Submittedby:

Club: Date:


Presidents and Secretaries Council Meeting

China Bear Restaurant15000 I-45 North

(Exit Airtex both ways - on northbound feeder road)

Cost for the buffet is $13.00 per person, including tax and gratuity.

Buffet-style Chinese, American, and Mexican food.Desserts galore and more than one ice-cream machine.

Come early to eat - meeting starts at 7:00 pm

Speaker will be Corporal Christopher Zieg with Harris County Constable Pct 4TOPIC: Home and Personal Safety During the Holicdays

PSC President - Ken HarrisonPSC Secretary - Lynn Harrison

CHRISContinued from Page 3

Philippines relief effort. If you or your club would like to donate, you can do see at http://www.lcif.org. If you would like to donate tangible items to the relief, several clubs in our district are spearheading efforts to ship clothing and canned goods to the area. Information on how to get these items to these clubs is available in the newsletter. Thank you for being a Lion. Because you are a Lion, LCIF has

money to disburse during disasters such as this one. That is an amazing thing and hopefully something you can take pride in.

Chris Moorman 1st Vice District Governor

District and State DuesInvoices for District, State, and Texas Lions Camp dues are sent to club Treasurers two times a year. These invoices are based upon the number of members shown on the club’s MMR as of June 30 and December 31 of each year. It is important for the club MMR to be accurately reported each month, particularly in June and December of each year. Any drops after June 30 or December 31 are NOT pro-rated by the District and State and the clubs are expected to pay the dues based upon membership as recorded by Lions Clubs International on these dates. Any dues not paid within 60 days means the club is NOT in good standing and club members are ineligible to hold office until payment is resolved. A sign in DG Eddie’s office at his used car lot states, “The quickest way to get back on your feet is to miss a payment!” Nuff said.

http://www.lcif.org


832 Houston Founder

Lions 2nd Annual Christmas

Fundraiser Dinner

Sunday, December 8, 2013 Place: Fogo De Chao 8250 Westheimer Rd 77063 Time: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm Price: $60 Fare includes unlimited chilled salads, fresh vegetables, hot side dishes, imported cheeses and cured meats, fire roasted entrees meats including beef, chicken, pork, lamb. Unlimited Caramelized bananas, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy polenta, and Brazilian cheese bread served to your table. Proceeds from this event benefit the Texas Lions Camp. RSVP - 832-554-6675 by 12/04/13


PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS DISTRICT 2-S2Distinguished Achievement Award Application

PURPOSEThe purpose of the Past District Governors District 2-S2 Association Distinguished Achievement Award is to “bestow honor upon those Lions in District 2-S2 who have shown outstanding leadership and service achievement to their Club, Community and District.”

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum qualifications for the Past District Governors District 2-S2Distinguished Achievement Award are:

(a) An active member with at least seven (7) years of service. This award is for living Lions only, unless the honoree passes away after being nominated. (b) Outstanding leadership and dedicated service to Club. Community and/or District. (c) Special achievements in, or contributions to, humanitarian service for those less fortunate. (d) At the time of the presentation of the award, must NOT be a District Governor or Past District Governor of any Lions Clubs International District.

NOMINATIONSThe completed application form(s), will be provided to the Chairman of the District Governor’s Honorary Committee. Said application may be made by any Lion in the District that is in good standing. The application(s) are required to be received by February 15th of each year and will be valid for that year only. If an applicant is not selected for that year, a new application must be submitted again to be considered for this award. There is no requirement to induct someone each and every year.

PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS DISTRICT 2-S2DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD APPLICATION

(Please Print/Type name as it is to appear on the Certificate)Applicant: Year Joined Lions Club:Lions Club(s):Offices Held:Service to Club and/or District:

Service to Community:

Awards & Honors received from the community, non-Lions organizations and/or Lions:

Other achievements:

Submitted by:Lions Club: Date:

SEND TO : PDG IRV WISHNOW, 5235 BRAESVALLEY DR., HOUSTON, TX 77096

Engage Our Youth

Working with the youth in our communities is rewarding to the clubs and the membership ... and further enhances the lives of the young people.

DG Eddie Risha says, “You can do it!”

• Peace Poster Contest• Opportunities for Youth Contests• LEO Clubs• Youth Exchange Program• Youth Camps• Lions Quest


Click to learn more.

In MemoryPassings Since Last District Convention

Houston Beltway Lettie C. Acupan Nito P. Acupan

Houston Southwest Lee Roy Lemons

Houston Spring Branch Clarence W. “Bill” Sullivan Julius E. Yellott Evelyn M. Landers Winston Keith Lawther Ed Nye

Hardin Henry Nettles

Houston Hobby Robert L. Kuchera

Huffman Jerry Thomas

A Lion’s “dash” makes an impact around the world.

The Conroe Noon Lions Club Recycling Center is open:

Monday 2 PM - 5 PMTuesday 9 AM - 3 PM

Volunteers to help clean, bag, and categorize used eye glasses are always welcome.

1106 Wilson Rd.Conroe, TX 77304

(936) 760-1666

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/planning-projects/global-service-action-campaigns/engaging-our-youth.php


CONROE NOON SUPPORTS YOUTH

CONTESTS

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

Conroe Noon Lions Club held a Drug Awareness, Diabetic Essay, and Outstanding Youth Contest at Conroe High School; giving over 700 senior high school students the opportunity to shine!

A total of 42 students made application for the Youth Contests and through preliminary judging by each committee, three finalists from each contest were presented to the club membership for voting on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. The Conroe Noon Lions Club will provide the 9 finalists a total of $12,000 in scholarship funds. The 1st place winner will represent Conroe Noon at the District Youth Contests with the opportunity to win additional scholarship money at District.

Lions Club International mandates that clubs support and enhance the lives of our youth and Conroe Noon believes projects like the Youth Contests will empower our youth and brighten the future for all.

Alexis Meyer, a senior from Conroe High, presents her Diabetic Essay to 130 members of the Conroe Noon Lions Club in attendance on November 8, 2013.

First place winners will have the chance to represent District 2-S2 at the MD-2 State Youth Contest on January 31-February 1, 2014 in Kerrville, TX

AWARDS PER CONTEST 1st Place—$1,000 Scholarship 2nd Place - $500 Scholarship

DIABETIC AWARENESS ESSAY “Control Your Diabetes For Life”

“Control Your Diabetes for Life.” Taking action now to manage your diabetes can help you to feel good today and stay healthy in the future. Contestants will research the causes, treatments, side effects and prevention strategies of Type II diabetes and develop an action plan that will help educate and promote the understanding, prevention and treatment of the disease with a particular focus on prevention.

DRUG AWARENESS SPEECH “PARADISE LOST”

“Paradise Lost.” Explore the dramatic and negative effects of abuse of drugs/alcohol in today’s society. What are the effects and consequences that face addicts? How does it affect them now and in the future and how can the life examples of those who have “Lost Paradise,” or have been dramatically affected by addiction, be used to educate the public and your peers, hopefully preventing an individual from suffering “Lost Paradise.”

OUTSTANDING YOUTH “VOLUNTEERISM & ITS IMPORTANCE”

Contestants are evaluated on high school grade point average, a personal biographical infor-mation statement, three letters of recommendation, performance of community service, a 750-word essay “Volunteerism & Its Importance”, leadership experience/participation and a personal interview.

This contest is open to all high school seniors. Each contestant must be sponsored by a Lions Club in District 2-S2. There is a non-refundable fee of $100 per entry. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring Lions Club to provide meal and transportation for its representatives to the district contest. Entries must be received by the District no later than December 20, 2013. Contest will be held on January 4, 2014 (time and venue TBA) .

For entry forms and complete contest rules, please contact Lion Minette Chiu (District Chairperson) at

713.208.2380 or email [email protected] or visit www.lions2s2.org

For complete contest rules, information, and application forms, please visit the Lions 2S2 website: www.lions2s2.org



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20 • District 2-S2 PawPrints • December 2013Any views or opinions presented herein are expressed by the individual contributor and considered to be his/her personal view or opinion, and NOT the view or opinion of Lions District 2-S2.

District 2-S2Membership

As of October 31, 2013

1698 Total(48 Students)

2013-2014 Net -30

PawPrints of District 2-S2

District Officers

PawPrints is the official publication of Lions District 2-S2, which encompasses Chambers, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller counties in Lions Multiple District 2, Texas. As of publication date, District 2-S2 has 63 Lions Clubs serving their communities throughout the District.

All ads and hard-copy subscriptions run August - June each Lions year. Hard-copy (B&W only) subscriptions available for $50 per year. Business card ad (3 ½ x 2) is $100 per year, quarter page ad $200 per year, half page ad is $300 per year, full page ad is $400 per year. Ad for club project FREE for one month. Make checks payable to Lions District 2-S2 and send to District Treasurer.

PawPrints is distributed to members by e-mail to the e-mail address on record with Lions Clubs International. PawPrints is also available on the District website at www.lions2s2.org or you can sign-up for our e-mail distribution list from the website. For Lions Club members in District 2-S2, please ensure your club Secretary has the correct e-mail address on file with LCI.

Lion Terry Landers • PawPrints Editor • [email protected] PDG Glen Starr • Newsletter Co-Chair • [email protected]

Eddie Risha - Conroe Noon District Governor

Chris Moorman - Liberty1st Vice District Governor

Noah Speer - Huntsville2nd Vice District Governor

Paul Eads - Houston HeightsImmediate Past District Governor

Minette Chiu - Houston Royal OaksCabinet Secretary

Glen Starr - Conroe NoonCabinet Treasurer

Rick Reynolds - Cut and Shoot FamilyNorth Region Chair

Talal Kayyal - Houston FounderWest Region Chair

Ron Chene - TomballSouth Region Chair

Albert Baker - CrosbyEast Region Chair

Brian Blalock - HuntsvilleZone L-1 Chair

Max Martensen - PanoramaZone L-2 Chair

Karl Johnson - Conroe NoonZone L-3 Chair

Chuck Martin - Houston Cy-FairZone I-1 Chair

Arlita Pang - Houston MilleniumZone I-2 Chair

Donald Landers - Houston Spring BranchZone I-3 Chair

John Peterson - Houston Cy-FairZone O-1 Chair

Steve Hand - Houston SportsZone O-2 Chair

Syd Waldman - BellaireZone N-1 Chair

George Malone - Houston Space CityZone N-2 Chair

Mike Penry - ClevelandZone S-1 Chair

Ed Stuckey - Cut and Shoot FamilyZone S-2 Chair

Chris Moorman - LibertyZone S-3 Chair

James “Bud” Casey - Houston Cy-FairRon Chene - TomballTexas Lions Camp Elected Directors

Donald Landers - Houston Spring BranchBetty Ezell - Houston Spring BranchLions Eye Bank of Texas Elected Trustees

Andrew Trevino - Houston HeightsGeorge Shackelford - TomballLighthouse of Houston Elected Directors

Pat Mann - BaytownWinnie Mae Eads - Houston HeightsBetty Williamson - Dayton NoonHumanitarian Relief Fund Elected Directors

Had fun and fellowship.

Asked someone to join my club this week.

Performed community service.

Developed leadership skills in self and others.

Planned a new or continuing project.

Reached out to the youth.

Promoted good government and good citizenship.

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New MemberRecruiting Guide for Clubs

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