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SEPTEMBER 2014 NM LIONS

WE SERVE

Lions Clubs International Foundation Believe in our foundation

The regional coordinator meeting focus was and still is halting measles.

One shot, one life ----for less than $1.00 a child can be immunized against

measles for life. Measles can lead to pneumonia, lung infection, brain dam-

age, and deafness. Children vaccinated against measles- saved lives.

Lions members are asked to spread the importance of vaccination awareness

in their communities

The second request from the foundation for all lions to increase club partici-

pation ----- each club be a $100 donor---- increase personal donations. LCIF

is a 501c3. In 2013 each constitutional area had a increase in contributions:

in the us$18.00 per member; Europe’s gift was $us 78.00 a 21% increase.

How-----join the centennial service challenge!

To celebrate lions 100th anniversary by December 2017. Every club play a

part in reaching the global service action campaign goal of serving 100 mil-

lion people.

Areas of service youth, vision hunger and the environment, qualifying dona-

tions to lcif toward centennial banner patch of gem stones.

All service activities must be reported through mylci service activity report

to receive credit. Check the global service action page for more information.

PIP Frank Moore stated that the foundation has added programs to their to

the core4 grants. All districts will have greater opportunities to enhanced

the needs of their communities.

A Melvin Jones was given to Cynthia Biancia the regional coordinator for

Western USA, a portion of the Middle East and South America. Congratula-

tions to Ms. Biancia.

Provided by PDG Miriam Stucker

Be Wise By Being Happy 2

Pony Raffle 3

In Memoriam 4-5

Lions Bowling Tournament 6

NMSU Campus Lions 7

Las Cruces Sunrise Club 7

Taos Lions Visit 7

Colfax County Fair Parade 7

Car Show 8

4th Annual Trap Shoot 9

Sandia Mountain Lions 10

LCI Convention Toronto 10

Raton Lions Annual Picnic 10

Guidelines for Recycling 11

Peace Poster Contest 11

Dreams and Visions 12-13

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Provided by Lion Gail Stark, Albuquerque Northeast Lions Club

Albuquerque Uptown Lions Club’s Bowling Tournament

The Albuquerque Uptown Lions Club held its annual bowling tournament at Skidz Bowling

Alley on Sunday, October 7, 2014. 12 teams participated. A great time was had by all. The money

raised goes to help the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

There was also a silent auction with great prizes including home baked bread and homemade

jam. (There was also a beautiful metal peacock that was donated and I made sure my bid was the

winning bid.)

Herb Wright, Director, New Mexico School for the Blind and Vis-

ually impaired, on the right and Holdt Garver, President Uptown

Lions Club, on the left.

Albuquerque Northeast Club's Team. From right to left, Bill

Whatley, Alvin Walker, Jon Pesikan, and Paula Pesikan. Andy

also joined the team but is not in the picture.

This team includes Megan Deebs, Mathew Deebs, Carron LeSage,

Danette Palmer, Sage Rankin, and Duke Rankin.

The smaller

people are the

professional

bowlers!

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NMSU Campus Lions News

1st Vice Dist. Gov. Joe Jaramillo Presents President Jerry

Walker Vice President Ashley Gonzales and Immediate Past

President Daydree Jaramillo with their new NMSU Campus

Club banner donated to them by the Las Cruces Sunrise Li-

ons. The Club charted with 65 members making it the largest

Lions Club in the state. Thank you Past Dist. Gov. Melissa

Washburn, Lion Terry Delzer and 1st District Gov. Joe Jara-

millo for making this possible along with Las Cruces Sunrise

Las Cruces Host (Noon) La Mesa and Los Leones de Mesil-

la Lions Clubs for sponsoring the charter members.

Provided by Lion Joe Jaramillo

Las Cruces Sunrise Club News

The Las Cruces Sunrise has been part of The Relay For Life cancer

walk as a sponsor since it started in 1999 in Las Cruces. The Sun-

rise Lions have donated over $25,000 for the fight of cancer with

club and personal donations of members from Sunrise. Pictured are

Lions Joe Jaramillo, Dan Duggan, Jack Thomas and Bill Lawrence.

The event was held this year at the new Centennial High.

Provided by Lion

Frank Mahannah

Taos Lions Visit

On Thursday, August 21, 2014 Lions Frank Mahannah, Ursilla Garcia,

and Wes Brown went to Taos to visit the Taos Lions Club while they

were meeting. They had a program from the mayor of Taos.

Provided by Lion Frank Mahannah

Colfax County Fair Parade

The Colfax County fair parade was held on August 9, 2014. Lion

Frank Mahannah went to the county fair to be in the parade. He was

dressed up like a lion and walked around passing out candy to the kids.

Provided by Lion Joe Jaramillo

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MD40 Diabetes Awareness chair Linda Cuenco challenges every club to match a

$300 donation from Sandia Mountain Lions Club. The monies are needed for fees

to apply for a tax ID # and license under the name New Mexico Diabetes Awareness

Program and support the Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Health Fair scheduled

for Nov. 8 in Albuquerque.

Since August, Sandia Mountain Lions have approved more than $3,000 in donations

to NM Lions Eye Foundation Van, LCIF, Leader Dogs for the Blind, East Mountain

Food Pantry, East Mountain High School and eyeglasses for the needy.

The Club held a special planning meeting to discuss projects that might help meet

socio-economic needs particular to residents in the East Mountains. An examples

might be educational programs on finance and budgeting.

Sandia Mountain Lions Club President hands a club brochure to Bernalillo County

Commissioner Wayne Johnson, guest speaker at the September meeting. He was ac-

companied by Deputy Commissioner Tito Madrid. They discussed ways the Club

might have access to county resources in helping residents, especially in connec-

tion with small businesses.

CC Don Trumbull models a Diabetes Awareness T-shirt presented

by Chair Linda Cuenco at the Council meeting September 6 in So-

corro. MD40 Secretary/Treasurer Melissa Washburn is on his right

and 40S DG Anna Marvel and 40N DG Bobby Richardson at his

left also received shirts.

Sandia Mountain Lions News

Provided by Lion Gerry Jones

Provided by

Lion PDG

Miriam Stucker

Lions Clubs International

Convention in Toronto 2014

Lions Miriam and Shirley having fun in

Toronto.

Provided by Lion Frank Mahannah

Raton Lions Annual Picnic

On Saturday, August 30, 2014, the Raton Lions Club

had their annual picnic at the home of Delle Garua.

The Lions brought covered dishes and the club fur-

nished the hotdogs and the hamburgers. The theme was

Hawaii. After the Lions played Bingo and everyone

brought a gag gift. Fun was had by all!

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Provided by Lion Mary Jean Reese

Peace Poster Contest Underway in District 40S

Peace Poster Time is here again! We had a beautiful poster winner from Ruidoso last year. The theme this

year is “Peace, Love and Understanding”, an idea much sought after these days. Go to lionsclubs.org to see

winners and finalists from last year to see how much young people aged 11 to 13 can put into an image of a

perfect world.

All you need to do to offer kids a chance to ponder the thoughts of “Peace, Love and Understanding”

is order a Peace Poster Kit for an official contest guide and rules, a flyer to give to participating students, a

sticker for the back of the winning poster, and certificates for the winner and the school or youth group who

provide the work of the contest. Let Lion Mary Jean Reese (575-394-3727, or marjreese@hotmail.com )

know that you are going to participate so she can be watching for your entry in the 40S contest.

You can order the kits from Club Supplies Sales Department at LCI until October 1. Just call them

at 630-571-5466 or 1-800-710-7822, or go online to Club Supplies and ask for a Peace Poster Kit. The cost

is only $11.95 plus shipping, handling etc. It is a project for your club that requires few funds and makes a

valuable connection to future Lions.

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Constitution & By-Laws PID Ray Marley

Diabetes Awareness Linda Cuenco

Conventions Gemma Ferguson

Special Olympics Dottie & Leonard Bean

Global Membership PCC Tom Himrod

Youth Camp & Exchange Rose Himrod

MD40 Website PDG Shelly Smith

MD40 Roar & Directory Jennifer Long

Global Leadership PDG Melissa Washburn

Leader Dog Karen Trumbull

MD40 Council Chair

Don Trumbull, PDG

District Governor D40N

Bobby Richardson

1st Vice-District Governor

D40N

Randy Rhue

2nd Vice-District Governor

D40N Vern Leavitt

District Governor D40S

Anna Marvel

1st Vice-District Governor

D40S

Joe Jaramillo

2nd Vice-District Governor

D40S Ruth Wilkes

MD40 Council Sec./Treas.

PDG Melissa Washburn

Lions Clubs International

www.nmlions.org

Lions Clubs International

Important Dates:

October 11, 2014 2nd D40S Cabinet Meeting Las Cruces

October 25, 2014 2nd D40N Cabinet Meeting Albuquerque

November 1, 2014 2nd MD40 Council Meeting Socorro

January 17, 2015 3rd D40S Cabinet Meeting Las Cruces

January 24, 2015 3rd D40N Cabinet Meeting Albuquerque

February 21, 2015 3rd MD40 Council Meeting Socorro

March 21, 2015 D40S District Convention Las Cruces

April 11, 2015 D40N District Convention Albuquerque

May 28-30, 2015 NM Lions State Convention in Socorro

June 26-30, 2015 International Convention—Honolulu, Hawaii

Taos September 1927

Raton September 1945

Santa Fe Host September 1927

Town of Bernalillo September 1927

Rio Rancho Amigos September 1997

Socorro September 1947

Roswell Downtown September 1927

CONGRATULATIONS LIONS!

MD40 Club Charter Anniversaries