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13-D Newsletter Ohio Lions District 13 D February 2016 Ohio Lions District 13 D

Points of Contact:

DG Bob Allgood (Lion Liz)

440 Vine Street

East Liverpool, OH 43920

H: 330-853-0992

Email: [email protected]

1st VDG Betty Robbins

199 Stahl Avenue

Cortland, OH 44410

H: 330-638-7649


2nd VDG Wayne Christen (Lion Janet)

46711 Sidehill Road


H: 330-386-3706 C: 330-853-0914


CST /PCC Paul Metrovich (Lion Linda)

48643 Lakeview Circle


H: 330-385-4405


Deadline for Newsletter Articles is

the 20th of the month.

Send to:

Lion Patti Gauch

H: 330-527-2048

C: 216-870-1787

[email protected]

Sweeping Away Blindness

Connect with your community and build your Lion legacy by planning a Centennial Community Legacy Project during our Centennial Celebration. Legacy Projects are visible gifts to your community that commemorate our Centennial and create a lasting legacy of your service contributions. Your Legacy Project will serve as a reminder of just how important your club is to the community during the Centennial and beyond. All Lions clubs around the world are encouraged to complete a Legacy Project by June 30, 2018, so start planning yours today!

Plan Your Legacy Project

With three levels of participation, there’s an opportunity for every club to get involved. Choose a project from the list below or develop your own to address specific needs in your community.

Centennial Community Legacy Projects

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13-D Newsletter Ohio Lions District 13 D February 2016

From Your District Governor - DG Bob Allgood

From Your First Vice District Governor - FVDG Betty Robbins

Yours in Lionism,

DG Bob Allgood

Greetings Fellow Lions,

Even though it is officially winter, I‘m thankful that we have had a mild winter compared to last year! I’m also thankful we did not receive the

heavy snow storm that hit a majority of the country last week.

My travels this month have taken me to Atwater for club visitation, Deerfield for Zone 3 meeting, Morgantown, West Virginia for DG

training, Warren for club visitation, Maumee State Park for the Winter Retreat and to Sebring for the Long Range Planning meeting and the

GLT-GMT meeting.

The Centennial Service Challenge is in full swing, and we are trying to “Serve” 100 million people before June 30, 2018 in the categories of

Youth, Vision, Hunger, & Environment. As of the end of December, LCI has reported we have served 68 million people worldwide: 24

million in the Youth category, 11 million in Vision, 14 million in hunger, and 19 million in Environment. We have almost reached the 25

million mark for the youth category, however; we will not stop there, we have another 2 ½ years to this challenge and the youth category

will continue to grow! How is your club participating in these programs and are these activities being reported to Lions International by

your secretary by way of MyLCI?

The last District convention of 13-D, as we know it today, will be here before we know it. Come celebrate the accomplishments of District

Governor Bob and Lion Liz at the 50th Birthday Party!

We need to continue to invite friends and acquaintances to join our clubs and “Strengthen Your Pride.” Let’s make Governor Bob’s year a success in membership!

Lions of 13D, I would like to thank you for the hard work you have done so far this year. You have heard the call to serve and you

have answered as only Lions of MD13D. Lions International has announced the Lions Centennial Legacy Project, there are three (3)

levels that can done. Level 1 - Raise your Community Visibility. Level 2 - Provide a Community Gift . Level 3 - Make a Community

Impact. Please download the information and consider a Legacy Project.

Lions remember please " Invite to Impact " for every new member you bring into your club the more impact you will have on your

Community. We as Lions have impacted 184,076 people in the communities of our great District. Again I thank you for everything

you are doing in the name of Lionism.

Yours in Lionism

SVDG Betty Robbins

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From Your Second Vice District Governor - SVDG Wayne Christen

Yours in Lionism,

SVDG Wayne Christen

Greetings fellow Lions of 13D. As I write this message, I can't help but wish it will be available to the smallest audience I will ever write to.

My hope is that each month, going forward, 13D will have more Lions than the previous month. As we go into the final months of our

year, it is inevitable that we will lose some members for a variety of reasons. Therefore, we must make a concerted effort to increase our

numbers sufficiently enough to offset those losses. Many clubs have already seen an increase in their numbers, but others have yet to in-

duct a new member this year. Now is the time to hold your membership drives.

When is your club's next meeting? Do you have a prospective member coming to that meeting? Have you "asked one"? Does your club

have a membership drive scheduled? Are you actively involved in its planning? Or, are we waiting for others to do it because we have al-

ready sponsored a new Lion?

In the past 2 1/2 years I have heard just about every reason why "we can't get any new Lions". If that is your attitude, then my response is

"HOGWASH". I have witnessed some interesting turnarounds by some clubs that were challenged to increase their membership. One

small club had not had a new member in over 3 years, but recently added 2 to their club. It can be done. So I challenge every club in 13D

to add 2 new members before June 30th. Now, it is up to you. Will you accept the challenge? Will you step up and bring new people into

the greatest community service organization in the world? I have confidence in you. Let's do it.

Winter Retreat 25 Lions from D attended Winter Retreat, held at The Maumee Bay State Park

Resort in Oregon, Ohio. Our own Governor Bob gave the Invocation for all

meals. Sessions were new and some related to the area in which we were stay-

ing. The Resort was outstanding in its location, rooms and food. Entertainment

followed each dinner, and International 1st Vice President, Bob Corlew was

guest speaker at Saturday’s luncheon.

Governor Bob participated in the contest of guessing how many York Pepper-

mints were in a container. He guessed it exactly at 127. Next year’s Retreat’s

registration fee was the winner’s prize.

Pilot Puppy, Gibbs, attended his first retreat. He was introduced to VP Corlew

and had the honor of being alongside him in a picture. Trainers of Gibbs are

PDG Tom and Lion Marian Zickefoose.

News from the Uniontown Lions Paul Ruley Eyeglass Recycling Center

The Uniontown Lions Paul Ruley Eyeglass Recycling Center just completed their 15th year of providing cleaned and

graded eyeglasses. Since the recycling center began in 2001, 9,031 volunteer hours have resulted in 111,972 processed glasses,

140,174 glasses received and 109,367 glasses delivered to various mission teams. Many thanks to all the District Lions teams

providing eyeglasses.

The Uniontown Lions Paul Ruley Eyeglass Recycling Center supplied 500 cleaned and graded reading glasses as well as

200 sunglasses, 50 clip on sunglasses, 50 stretch over sunglasses and 100 ball hats to High Mill Church of North Canton, Ohio

for their mission trip to Ukraine.

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Lions of 13D we have the opportunity to have new

members inducted at our last official “D” convention.

Our International guest, ID Jermome Thompson,

would love to induct new members while he is visiting

our convention.

Please contact PDG Tom or Lion Nancy Kirkbride if

your club will have new members to induct. They will

need to know ASAP so the proper amount of time can

be allotted for this event.

So far the Windham Lions have one LADY to induct.

Let’s work on getting lots more!!!

Lion Patti Gauch

Women’s Membership

& Development

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2016 USA-Canada Lions Leadership Forum

Omaha, Nebraska

Sept. 15-17, 2016

Leadership ? Service ? It’s what Lions do !

“Leadership for Service”, the theme for the 2016 Forum, reflects our goal of equipping our Lions to meet the Centennial Service chal-

lenge in performing 100 million acts of service.

Saturday afternoon will have three large service projects that every attendee will be able to participate in. Corresponding seminars have

been added, teaching the skills and organization needed to better prepare service projects at the Club and District level.

Opening night, Thursday brings master illusionist and motivational entertainer, Billy Riggs. On Friday, Lion Jay Blake brings his drag race

car “Follow a Dream” to the Forum, along with his amazing story of overcoming a blinding accident to follow his racing dream. Saturday we look forward to the inspiring words of our then International President, Cahncellor Bob Corlew. We finish the evening

with Retired General Dick Abel, who after a long career of military, private sector and public leadership will be talking about the leader

within each of us.

Register now via our website: www.lionsforum.org

Spring Conference to be held April 30th The 2016 District 13-D Spring Conference will be held April 30, 2016 at the Alliance Middle School. The event is planned from 9:00am to

1:00pm. The conference will include officer training classes for presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, secretaries, and tailtwisters, as well

as zone chairmen. Other planned sessions will include public relations, expectations of cabinet members, the Lions Centennial, to name a

few. With new topics and different presenters, there is something for every Lion again this year!

More information will be coming out soon, but for now – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Greetings from Alabama!!

I am looking forward to my trip to Ohio the weekend of March 11, 2016. I do hope that I can met you, hear of

your club successes and discuss the future of our association, LIONS Club International.

I am excited about the Centennial Membership Challenge which has been laid out before us During my visit, I

will be sharing with those in attendance how we can all be recognized for our dedication to membership growth

in a presentation, “READY, SET, GROW!!”

Those in attendance will also have an opportunity to hear more about our 2015-16 theme, “DIGNITY, HAR-

MONY, HUMANITY”. When Lions live our motto, “WE SERVE”, the theme becomes a reality in our clubs,

our community and our lives.

Please contact your District Governor to get more information about your District Convention.

Until I can greet you in person, please continue to “JUST ASK ONE, EVERYDAY”. It would be my pleasure to

induct your new members during my visit.

Sincerely,

Jerome Thompson

International Director

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Check out all the new items that Blue Frog has to offer

our District Convention!!! You can also pick out a

shirt and choose which logo you’d like. The new shirts

with the Centennial logo are awesome too.

Cabinet Meetings

1st meeting 08/23/15 East Liverpool

2nd meeting 11/15/15 Cortland

3rd meeting 02/28/16 Calcutta

Moans & Groans

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn’t it follow

that electricians could be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys

deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked and dry

cleaners repressed?

Zone 3rd Meeting Host Club

1 02/18 Austintown

2 03/30 SE Portage

3 03/30 SE Portage

4 02/18 Austintown

5 03/16 New Middletown

6 04/06 Marlboro

7 03/08 Magnolia

8 TBD Northwest

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MASSILLON, Ohio (January 18, 2016) – The Massillon Lion’s Club

wishes you “Bon Voyage” as they take to the seas on a cruise during their

73rd Annual Show at the Lion’s Lincoln Theater. The ship sets sail begin-

ning the weekend of Friday, March 11th and continuing the weekend of

March 18th for six entertaining excursions, with performances Friday and

Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets for the show are $10.00 for Friday and Saturday performances

and $8.00 for Sunday matinee. Tickets are available from any Lion’s club

member or through the following outlets: Friends & Family Credit Union

(various locations), Massillon West Stark Chamber of Commerce (137

Lincoln Way East), Flowers by Pat (3214 Lincoln Way East), Emmert's

Market (1107 South Erie Street), The Independent, Bill Lindsey's Sweeper

Mart (1016 State Street, N.E.), and the Massillon Senior Citizen Center.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the show, subject

to availability.

Getting the passengers and crew to their places as we depart is entertain-

ment you’ll not want to miss! Once they’re settled in, with everyone

onboard and the cruise safely underway, passengers will gather in the

ship’s lounge for an evening of memorable music and hilarity that is en-

tirely family-friendly.

Presented on the enlarged stage of Massillon’s restored 1915-vintage

Lions Lincoln Theatre at 156 Lincoln Way East in the heart of downtown

Massillon, the show benefits Lions Club efforts on behalf of sight and

hearing conservation. This is an opportunity to be entertained, to en-

courage civic-spirited people, and to support the charitable work of the

Lions Club. Established in 1943, the Massillon Lions Club meets weekly on Tuesdays

evenings upstairs at the Lions Lincoln Theatre located at 156 Lincoln Way

East, Massillon. Anyone interested in finding out more about the annual

show or the Massillon Lions can contact Bryan Stuck at (330) 309-1900

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CLUB ACTIVITIES Mark Your Calendar 2015-2016

ONGOING - TUSLAW LIONS GARAGE SALE

Tuslaw Lions Club Garage Sale is still in full swing every Thursday from 9:00am to Noon at Tuslaw Lions Club Park, 2515 Manchester

Rd SW (Rt. 93). Their ‘Over The Hill Gang’ will be handling the garage sale during the winter months.

FEB 12, 19, 26 - CANFIELD LIONS FRIDAY NIGHT FISH DINNERS CARRY OUT ONLY ON 12th This event is held at A La Carte Catering at 429 Lisbon Street, Canfield. Main Course dinners choice of Haddock (baked or fried),

Macaroni & Cheese, or Haluski with Pierogi and choice of side dishes, dessert and beverage. Served from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Cost: $11.00 ea.

FEB 7 - WINDHAM LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Windham Lions will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at The Brick Chapel on Main Street, Windham. Meal consists

of pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast and beverage. Cost at the door is $7.00 Pre-sale ticket is $6.00 Time: 8:00 am to 1:00pm

MAR 19 - NORTH CANTON LIONS SPRING CRAFT AND ARTISAN SHOW

The North Canton Lions Club will hold their Spring Craft and Artisan Show on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at

North Canton Hoover High School . Contact Lion Bill Humphrey at (330) 497-1694 or [email protected] for more information.

MAR 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 - MASSILLON LIONS CLUB 73rd ANNUAL SHOW

Bon Voyage! See page 8 for more information

DISTRICT 13D & STATE ACTIVITIES Mark Your Calendar 2015-2016

MAR 11-13 - DISTRICT 13D CONVENTION

Location: McKinley Grand Hotel in Canton More information page 4 thru 6

MAY 20-22 - OHIO LIONS STATE CONVENTION

Location: Embassy Suites in Dublin, OH More information to follow

JUNE 24-28 - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

Location: Fukuoka, Japan More information to follow

SEPT 15 - 15 - USA-CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM

The Forum this year will be held in Omaha, Nebraska. More information is on page or check out the website.

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Lion Patti Gauch

11048 Parkman Road

Garrettsville, OH 44231

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