DISTRICT 2-E2

February 2016

Volume 12, Number 7

Governor’s Membership

Challenge

Lions of District 2-E2: It’s time to get serious about reMEMBERing our

clubs. At this writing there are 81 fewer Lions in our pride than when we began

last July 1. If this were to stand there would be over $2500 fewer dollars to

sustain our Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville (81x$31.00). Other entities that we

support would be impacted as well. Equally as significant, our ability to serve

would be that much diminished with fewer human resources at hand.

With dues paid for this second half, there are few if any reasons to get further

behind. Rather, it’s time to turn the tide. It’s time to aggressively rebuild. It’s time

to seek out, invite, and induct new members. And I’m not talking about someone

else. I’m talking about each and every one of us, whose responsibility it is to not

only to regain and maintain but to grow in numbers for greater service.

Let that wooden reMEMBER token given to you be your daily reminder to

search for new Lions. When it comes right down to it, it takes one-on-one on the

part of everyone. That is, one Lion (you) on one would-be Lion to make it

happen. I know we’re up for the task.

So, I put this challenge before you: In the five months ahead, will you accept

and endeavor to succeed in meeting my New Member Challenge that I’ve

established according to your club size. Who is up for the challenge – I know we

all are. Make yourself and your club proud as I am of you. reMEMBER Texas!!!

DG Bob

Bobtales

In this Issue

Tom’s Thoughts 2

Charlie’s Chat 3

Membership 4

Service Activities 5-7

District 2-E2

Elections 8-9

re-MEMBER

Texas 10

Leader Dogs for the

Blind is Accepting

Applications for their

2016 Summer

Experience Camp 11

Coming Events 12

25 Ways to use

Social Media to

Help Your Club 13-14

Texas Lions

Leadership Forum 15

District Convention

Registration 17

Texas State

Convention 18-21

Club Size (Lions)

New Members (Lions)

Up to 20 3

21-30 4

31-60 5

61 & greater 6

Tom’s Thoughts

Welcome to 2016

Although we are beginning the 2nd half of the LIONS year, we

need to begin some preparations for the upcoming LIONS year.

Now is the time that your clubs nominations committee should be

forming so the your club can hold election in April to ensure the by

15 May you new LIONS leadership is correctly loaded to MyLCI by

15 May. The accuracy of information loaded into MyLCI directly

affects the accuracy of the district directory which will be available

at the first district meeting for the new LIONS year on July 16th.

I hope that you enjoyed the District conference and Cabinet

meeting held on January 16th, host by the Justin LIONS club. Thanks to the

Justin LIONS and Alliance Church of Christ for the great event.

Spring is a time for renewal and a lots of community clean up activities. Consider

partnering with your community beautification organization and volunteer your

efforts. This type of volunteerism qualifies for the Centennial Environmental

service category.

As I suggested in December, now is great time to ask those members of the

community who assisted your club during in the holiday if the would like to

continue to work with the LIONS fully as a member. Just ASK them, who knows

they just might say YES.

On Thursday the 14th of January, LIONS international sent out an email asking for

member’s input on the future direction of LIONS. Please take the time to respond

to the survey, it only takes 10 minutes.

If there a position for which you would like to join me in service on the district

cabinet for the next LIONS year, contact me promptly by email

liontomh2e2@gmail.com or by phone 469-831-5403.

Have a great February,

LION Tom

Charlie’s Chat

The Holiday Season is behind us and the second half of this Lions

year is off to a good start with the Winter cabinet meeting and youth

contests held in mid-January. I along with 1st VDG Tom applaud the

Justin Lions club and the Alliance Church of Christ for hosting this

event.

There is still much to do during the remaining portion of the 2015-2016

Lions year. One of the important tasks as Governor Bob pointed out,

is rebuilding District 2E2 membership, i.e., re-Member Texas and

specifically District 2E2. Let us all rise to the challenge that Governor

Bob has defined.

I am encouraged when I witness clubs formally inducting new members and as a part of

those ceremonies passing the wooden re-Member token from the sponsoring Lion to the

new Lion along with encouragement to bring in another Lion. I am also seeing more and

more Lions proudly wearing one or more 100 year centennial pins, each denoting that a

new Lion has been sponsored during the centennial period.

As to Leadership/personal development opportunities, I again mention the LCI website

and its incredible assortment of learning opportunities or seminars, the Regional Texas

Lions training forum in Austin March 5-6 (http://www.texaslions.org/ Rooms are free to

the first 100 first timers), and the District 2E2 convention in Pottsboro April 29, 30 and

May 1. If you are interested, the International Convention will be in Fukuoka June 24-28.

As 1st VDG Tom mentioned, Lions clubs need to get their succession plans in place (who

are the leaders for next year and are they as prepared as can be).

One further matter, there will be openings on the Board of Directors for District Entities

including, Lions Organ and Eye Bank, Drug Awareness Council, Eye Glass Recycling

Center, and Julien C. Hyer Youth Camp. These openings are filled when possible via

elections at the District Convention. One way to be place on the ballot for those elections

is to have your club submit a letter 30 days before the convention stating that you are a

Lion in good standing of XYZ Lions club, have expressed an interest in serving on the

board of ABC entity and that XYZ Lions club supports you. This letter needs to be signed

by the President or Secretary of your Lions club and mailed to Governor Bob or our

elections chair, David Gramm.

Let me know how I can help any of you.

2nd VDG Charlie Bethards

Membership

Club New Lion Sponsor

Denton Hi Noon Lions Club Joshua D. Johnson David Hiegel

Gainesville Lions Club Kathi M Kirby Ms. Kelly Fiore-Watson

Glen Rose Lions Club Gregory W Ammon David Lander

Herman Merritt P.D. Hoskins

Kelly K Nobles Max Bly

Grapevine Lions Club Rebecca Nichole Talley Laura Higgs

Justin Lions Club Judy L. Lawson Elizabeth Johnson

Penny J Tomczak John Panarisi

Keller Lions Club Josh M. Anderson Scotty Carlisle

Michael A Leonard David Braack

Jim B Sandifer Patrick Stuhr

Steven D. Seed Robert Walker

Bill Woodruff Gary Neuberg

McKinney Morning Pride Lions Club Paul N Blacklock Kevin Hall

Christina Curtis Elayne Matson

Northwest Tarrant Lions Club Rodney E. Clayton Jack Adkison

Sue Ann Clayton Jeanne Adkison

Charity Deville Sherry Sue Bransom

Michelle L. Greco Judy Ralston

Joe D. Johnson Jack Adkison

Matthew Reid David Hagel

Julie Wooten Jeanne Adkison

Ronald B. Wooten Jack Adkison

Princeton Lions Club John Mark Caldwell Angie Brumley

Nathan Council Angie Brumley

Sanger Lions Club Andrew Warren

Springtown Lions Club Jason Paul Finchum Jeff Hansen

The Colony Lions Club Jamie Gilton Jeanne Gilton

Joanna Gilton Jeanne Gilton

Weatherford Noon Lions Club Jade F Barbee Jennifer Baisden

Jerry A Smith John Good

Welcome New Members

Aledo sponsored two students in the District Drug Awareness Poster contest and arranged for two others to compete also. Presented students with 1st and 3rd place awards. Sponsored one student in the District Outstanding Youth contest.

Argyle Lions attended the Mid Winter Conference for District 2-E2. Attended student presentations and training followed by the awards luncheon.

Attended the Cabinet Meeting and other meetings. Assisted with vision screening training for children in Decatur. Visited the Colleyville Lions Club to learn more about membership growth and retention. Lion Chief Mac Hohenberger and Lt. Chris Muscle with the Argyle Fire District did a presentation on Emergency Management on Tornadoes, Code Red and other emergencies and preparedness. Fire Chief and Lieutenant presented Emergency Management; Tornado Sirens; and Fire Related Topics. Attended the Greater FM 407 Lions Club and did a presentation on Fundraising.

Greater Arlington presented two Arlington Police Officers plaques and $1000 each to go to the APD Benevolence Fund in their names. Had Congressman Tinderholt, State Senator Barton, Mayor Williams, Chief of Police, AISD President and many Police and Fire Dept. Personal present for the awards ceremony. Donated $1000 to the WWII Foundation that records the stories of veterans and produces Movies that air on PBS about the rapidly declining survivors of WWII. Donated $2000 to Meals on Wheels Program.

Azle Lions Club made a donation to LCIF for shots for measles to children around the world. Monies were donated to the Azle Competitive Youth Sports organization for their banquet. They do sports activities in the Azle Community. Donation was made to Leader Dog Program in memory of Lion Kathy Nesmith on the passing of her brother. Essilor Foundation came to Azle on Jan 13 and 14 and screened students for eyeglasses. 100 students received glasses. They were from

Preschool thru Senior in High School. Azle Lions Club members are there to process paperwork and greet students as they arrive. Azle High School "Enerakd Dazzkers": they will be taking a trip for competition in May. They need monies for those who cannot afford the financial portion of the trip. Azle Lions Club passed a motion to give them monies so more could attend.and compete for their school and Azle. The Azle Lions Club gave them $1,000.00 for this.

The Cleburne Lions Club has collected 220 pairs of glasses. PDG Ron and Lion Mary Alice Layland, were honored to be in attendance at the Austin Downtown Founder Lions Club Centennial Gala on January 9, 2016. Raymond Vasquez, Dora Vasquez, Ron Layland and Mary Alice Layland attended the quarterly District Cabinet meeting.

We had seven Colleyville Lions at the Baylor Health Fair vision screening, with 102 women screened and had 55 referrals.

Crowley Lions bought glasses for a lady who had not had new glasses in 20 years. Crowley Lions collected over 800 pairs of glasses. Crowley Lions took a check for $500 to a family whose home burned down and left them without anything.

The Denton Hi Noon Lions Club collected 1178 pairs of eyeglasses to be sent to District 2-E2 Eyeglasses recycling center in January. The club has 10 collection boxes in the community.

Denton Triangle Lions sponsored an essay and speech contestant at the Jan. 16, 2016 2-E2 Cabinet meeting. Both contestants took third place in their respective category. Club purchased new eyeglasses for 6 individuals. Donated funds to help feed the homeless in Denton

Fort Worth Founder Lions Club. Local optometrist collects used eyeglasses on behalf of Lions Club International. A Lion from our club picks up the accumulated collection of used eyeglasses and delivers to the Eyeglass Recycle Center in Watauga, Texas.

President of the Fort Worth Forest Hill Lions Club and several other Lions were part of the Forest Hill MLK Parade

Service Activities

The Fort Worth Southeast Lions Club collected and turned in for recycling 30 pounds of aluminum and 40 pounds of paper. Donated $100 to relieving hunger. Collected and turned for recycling 24 pairs of eye glasses.

Gainesville Lion President David Hughes, 1st V-President Lion Kevin Gann and Zone 1 Chairperson Lion Lane Holcomb, Lion Dean Mendenhall and PDG Billy Graham attended the Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting held in Justin, and reported it was a very informative meeting. The Club sponsored a Youth in the Essay Contest, but the youth was unable to attend due to a conflict in another activity held the same date and time. Zone 1 Chairperson Lion Lane Holcomb presented a Power Point Presentation to the Club regarding new members orientation and covered the entities the Gainesville Lions Club sponsor each year. The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Banquet was held Thursday, January 21st, 2016 with guest speaker, Bob Phillips ,the well known Texas Country Reporter speaking how he started his television career while he was a student at SMU. Zone 1 Chairperson, Lane Holcomb, Lion President David Hughes and Lion Secretary Kanita, together with Whitesboro Lions Cynthia and Don Wood attended the social/event.

Lions Martha Healy and Liz Lovette work over 30 hours volunteering at Baylor Grapevine. They work in the gift shop and with heart patients. They do this monthly. Grapevine Lions Club helped screen 100 attendees of the Baylor Grapevine Health event. Lions Jim Bob Bruce, Wild Bill Nicholas, Neena Jindal, Suresh Chandra, Krishna Chandra, Molly Munson, Kam Cheung, Barb Spenser, and Martha Healy all participated.

The FM407 Lions Club became aware of a house fire late Sunday night in the Estates of Double Oak neighborhood. Fortunately, the family got out of the home safely. The FM407 Lions Club contributed $200 towards their needs.

The Justin Lions Club collected over 2000 pounds of food for the Justin food bank and for the Snack pack and back pack programs for Northwest and Ponder ISD. District 2-E2 Youth Speech, Essay contest and Poster contest was held Jan 16, 2016 with the winners being announced at the luncheon. 3rd

District Cabinet Meeting was held immediately following the luncheon. Justin Lions Club was the Host club of this event and over 135 Lions attended. JLC Collected over 3000 used pill Bottles to date to send to Malawi Africa, since they are given their medication in tissue paper.

Krum donated $300 to Meals on Wheels, Denton County SPAN.

The Lake Cities Lions Club hosted Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee event. Spoke to group explaining the Club's annual fund raiser. Also covered Lions activities (Texas Lions Camp, Vision Screening, etc.) supported by these funds. Clean up damage from tornados in Garland and Rowlett Texas.

The Lewisville Lions Club held Drug Awareness Speech Contest - 5 students from Lewisville High School. Awards were given to the top 3 winners. Sponsored 1 Student for Diabetic Essay Contest, 1 student for Drug Awareness Speech Contest and 1 student for Outstanding Youth Contest. Our Speech contest and Outstanding Youth Contestant won 1st place and will compete in the State Competition I May.

The McKinney Morning Price Lions Club gathered to celebrate accomplishments and induct one new member. We screened 8 adults and referred five to the optometrist at quarterly eye screening.

North East Tarrant Lions volunteered at the Artisan Community Theatre in Hurst, serving as ushers. NET Lions took three bags of clothing to the HEB School Clothes Closet which serves the needy. NET Lion took several pieces of furniture to the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Clothes Closet to be used by a family whose home had burned. Lions distributed application forms to nurses of the Birdville School District, asking their assistance in identifying children who might qualify to attend the Texas Lions Camp. NET Lions collected 400 pair of eyeglasses for recycling. NET Lions were represented at the January 13 Governor's Cabinet Meeting in Justin. An NET Lion, an elected director of the Texas

Service Activities

Service Activities

Lions Camp, gave programs on the camp to seven clubs in the district. Northeast Tarrant Lions worked a the District Eyeglass Recycling Center, sorting incoming glasses and reading prescriptions on 300 pair. NET Lions met with nurses of the Hurst=Euless-Bedford School District asking their assistance in identifying children who might qualify to attend the Texas Lions Camp.

Northwest Tarrant made a donation to Essilor. Eight new members inducted into club by DG Bob Carlson. Two members participate monthly on Adopt a Highway. Two members attended the third cabinet meeting. Two members attended zone meeting in Weatherford. donation for start of after school program for local schools LWISD. We co-host a movie day for children with special needs. These sensory friendly screenings allow these children to attend and watch a movie in a relaxed atmosphere where they are the only attendees in the theater. The parents and care takers can relax and allow the children to move around and speak freely since others are not in the theater.

River Oaks had 3 members that attended the Conference in Justin. River Oaks had one student that participated in the DAC contest. Those from our club participated in the OYC, DAC Contest, and the LOEB Diabetic Contest. Joe Crews attended a planning meeting for the 2016 Children's Vision Fest at Tarrant County College. Joe Crews attended the final planning meeting for the Vision Fest that will be held on Feb. 5. Joe Crews picked up the necessary equipment for the Vision Fest.

The Roanoke Lions Club sponsored a high school junior in the Outstanding Youth Contest. The Roanoke Lions are now responsible for the bi-monthly trash pick-up on a half mile stretch of Marshall Creek Dr. The Roanoke Lions Club is dedicated to volunteering at the District 2-E2 Eyeglass Recycling Center. Each month Roanoke Lions prepare thousands of glasses for mission trips going all over the world. Three Roanoke Lions attended the 2015-2016 third cabinet meeting in Justin, TX on January 16 2016.

Sherman Noon Guest speaker for this day was Tom Shields, real estate entrepreneur and his business partner, Don Knobbler. Tom spoke on his real estate vision to restore old buildings and bringing new life to downtown areas. Don is well known as the Super Mavs Fan and he gave us an energized testimony on his favorite hobby of being the Super Mavs Fan. Tom and Don donated $250 to the Sherman Noon Lions to be used for projects and eyesight conservation. Seven were seen for eye exams and/or glasses Our guest speaker today was Randy Truxal, the Executive Director of the Grayson College Foundation. Truxal is responsible for the leadership of the Foundation’s objectives related to fundraising, alumni, scholarships and grants. He leads a staff that works closely with GCC administration and faculty as well as Foundation

board members to manage fundraising efforts, meet college development goals and advance alumni relations. Mr. Truxal told the group about new developments at Grayson College. He

answered questions from members about the varied fields of study available and how Grayson College has helped our community. Lion President, Lamar Jackson then presented Mr Truxal with a check from the members to be added to the Sherman Noon Lions Club Endowed Scholarship at Grayson College.

Two new members, Joanna and Jamie Gilton, were inducted into The Colony Lions Club by District Governor Bob Carlson at our January 14 meeting. Pictured with the Governor and our new members is their sponsor, Lion Mom (Jeanne Gilton). Three members volunteered at a local food bank, stocking shelves, packing food boxes and distributing food. One shopped for the food bank and one picked up donated food from local restaurants. Three members attended district cabinet meeting in Justin.

District 2-E2 Elections

PDG Dave Gramm

District 2-E2 Elections Chair

The candidacy requirements of the various elective offices in District 2-E2 are listed below:

The following positions are all electable in our district:

District Governor (one elected each year for one-year term)

First Vice District Governor (one elected each year for one-year term)

Second Vice District Governor (one elected each year for one-year term)

Lions Camp District Director (one elected each year for two-year term)

Drug Awareness Council Director (three elected each year for three-year terms)

Julien C. Hyer Youth Camp Director (three elected each year for three-year terms)

District 2-E2 Organ & Eye Bank Director (2-4 elected each year for three-year term)

District 2-E2 Eyeglass Recycling Center Director (3 elected each year for three-year term)

District Budget Committee (two elected each year for one-year term)

There are different candidate requirements depending on the position being sought due to several different constitutions in play that must be adhered to. For all positions, the candidate must be a regular, active member of a club in good standing with the District and International and must him/herself be in good standing with same. Candidates must be endorsed in writing by their own club or by 2/3 of the clubs in the district.

Any member of a Lions club in this district seeking elective office shall file their intention to do so with the District Governor & Nominations/Elections chair not less than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the convention; concurrently furnishing evidence of their compliance with the requirements set forth in the qualifying document.

District Governor, 1st and 2nd Vice District Governor

These positions are controlled by the Lions Club International constitution and require at a minimum the candidate have served as a president of his/her club for a year, have served on the club's board of directors for an additional

two years, and have served as a Zone or Region Chairman or Cabinet Secretary or Cabinet Treasurer for at least a year with none of the above having been done concurrently.

Note: A candidate must run for the 2nd VDG position first. The 1st VDG position may only be filled by a candidate who has served as 2nd VDG and the DG position may only be filled by a candidate who has served as 1st VDG.

Texas Lions Camp Directorship

There are two directors from each district, each serving two year terms and elected on alternating years. These directorship positions are controlled by the Texas Lions Camp constitution and candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Must have been a Lions Club member for three (3) years,

2. Have served as President of his/her club or as chairman of his/her Club’s Camp Committee,

3. Must be willing to attend, unless providentially hindered, the regular and special meetings of the Camp’s Board of Directors.

Drug Awareness Council Directors (District 2-E2 Constitution/DAC Constitution)

Any Lion of District 2-E2 in good standing, and with a written endorsement from his/her local Lions Club, and presented to the District Governor 30 days prior to the District Convention, is eligible to seek election to the DAC Board of Directors.

J.C. Hyer Directors (District 2-E2 Constitution/JCH Constitution)

Any Lion of District 2-E2 in good standing, and with a written endorsement from his/her local Lions Club, and presented to the District Governor 30 days prior to the District Convention, is eligible to seek election to the JCH Board of Directors.

Organ & Eye Bank Directors (District 2-E2 Constitution/O&EB Constitution)

Any Lion of District 2-E2 in good standing, and with a written endorsement from his/her local Lions Club, and presented to the District Governor 30 days prior to the District Convention, is eligible to seek election to the O&EB Board of Directors. There shall be a limit

Candidacy Requirements

District 2-E2 Elections

of not more than two members from the same club, or not more than one member from a family at any given time serving on the Board. There shall be three Board members elected from the North and Central Divisions of the District as defined below, and two Board members elected from the South Division. The remaining three "at-large" Board positions are filled as outlined below.

Division of the District. There shall be three (3) Divisions with each consisting of the following counties:

North: Collin, Cooke, Denton, Grayson, and Wise Counties.

Central: Tarrant County.

South and West: Johnson, Hood, Parker, and Somervell Counties.

Candidates from and seeking to fill vacancies on the Board from their respective Divisions shall file for election as prescribed herein. Within each Division, vacancies shall be filled by the candidates from that Division receiving the most votes. If there are more candidates than there are positions open in the Divisions, any open "at-large" positions may be filled by the remaining candidates from all Divisions receiving the most votes.

Eyeglass Recycling Center Directors (District 2-E2 Constitution/ERC Constitution)

Any Lion of District 2-E2 in good standing, and with a written endorsement from his/her local Lions Club, and presented to the District Governor 30 days prior to the District Convention, is eligible to seek election to the ERC Board of Directors.

Budget Committee Members (District 2-E2 Constitution)

Nominations of Lions, who shall not have previously served in any elective international office (e.g. District Governor), for the two elective positions on this committee shall be made from the floor at the district convention and they shall be elected by plurality.

If you have any questions about the above, please call or email me with specifics and I will address them promptly. Questions about each entity's specific board member's function can best be answered by contacting the respective entity president listed in the directory.

Now that you know what the requirements are; Step up, be a Lions leader, and become a candidate for one of these positions.

Candidates letters for positions mentioned in the previous article must be received by the District Governor by March 29, 2016.

In addition to candidates for officer positions and entity directors, two Lions will be selected to fill the budget committee positions in the convention meeting.

Amendments to the District 2-E2 Constitution and By-Laws will be addressed in next month’s newsletter.

Candidates in contested races are entitled to have someone do a five minute nominating speech and a three minute seconding speech at the convention meeting, or candidates may speak on behalf of themselves.

The List of Certified Clubs with Eligible Member Counts and Balances should be sent to the District Governor as of March 1, 2016. It will be posted on the District web page as soon as it is received. Each club will be able to get its delegate count from that document.

District 2-E2 2016 Candidates

Governor Thomas Hayford, Lewisville Lions Club

1st

Vice District Governor

Open position

2nd

Vice District Governor

Open position

Texas Lions Camp Director – one position to be selected for a two-year term

Open position

Drug Awareness Council – three positions to be selected for three-year terms

Organ and Eye Bank – three positions to be selected for three-year terms

Troy Dale, Greater 407 Lions Club Cindy Ward, Mid Cities Family Lions Club

Jeanne Gilton, The Colony Lions Club

Julien C. Hyer – three positions to be selected for three-year terms

Eyeglass Recycling Center – three positions to be selected for three-year terms

Carolyn Gramm, The Colony Lions Club

District 2-E2 Candidates and Delegates

re-MEMBER Texas Perception is Reality

By Council Chairman Tom Blasé

To most people perception is reality. It doesn’t matter what’s behind the façade. What they believe they see IS the truth to them. So it becomes important to make sure what they see is pleasant and inviting. Last month we started discussing the 1st part of the 3rd “R” in our “re-Member Texas” program – rebuild. For those who have not been keeping up, re-MEMBER Texas is our Texas membership plan for 2015-16. The plan is built around three main tenets: Recruit, Retain, & Rebuild. The re-Member Texas kit contains two important pieces in it to help you with your recruiting plan: The re-Member Texas News, a 14 page newspaper full of ideas & several guides for your club to help in the process. If you don’t have one, the re-Member Texas News can also be found on the Texas website www.texaslions.org . This month we will tackle the 2nd prong of Rebuild: the “Facade”. The façade is what people see that makes them decide if they want to enter the building, which is half the battle; of course, as we discussed last time, they won’t stay long if the infrastructure inside is not sound. We need to rebuild that first. Over the last 30 years we Lions have done a poor job of promoting ourselves. When I joined in the ‘70’s, everyone knew who we were. Today a very large percent of people I talk to have no clue. It’s time to polish up the façade and make ourselves more visible and attractive. Part of that goes back to the sound “foundation”. In other words, making sure that the projects we do are relevant to the needs of our community today. More importantly, we have to realize that we, the Lions, are the façade of Lionism. So it is critical that we are seen out in public with our hats and vests/t-shirts, not only raising money, but more importantly, doing what Lions do – SERVING! For too long now, many of our clubs have raised money and then sent that money to non-Lion charities, while doing NO visible service. When we do that it’s those other charities that are recognized. No wonder people have forgotten (or in the case of our younger generations – don’t know) who we are. So to spruce up the facade of your club to attract people to join and stay, you need to be seen visibly serving in projects that are relevant to the community. Just as important, however, is PR. A modern successful club will spend some time developing a PR committee that will constantly get the club’s name on air and in print. If the external façade is one of action, service to the community, and fun, then the reality becomes the perception and will attract people to your club. The re-Member Texas News is full of ideas about how to build a PR program. LCI’s website offer loads of press release templates for you to use and the Texas website offers several different full color posters (in English and Spanish) developed by our State PR Chairman, DG Orlando Rodriguez from T3. These posters can be personalized to your club and then reproduced to post in your community. Take a look. Get noticed! Whether or not you need to work on the infrastructure, the facade or both, the process of rebuilding your club will make you more attractive to new people, who are the future of our clubs; and once they join it will make them want to stay.

need to live independently!

Summer Experience Camp is for

boys and girls ages 16 and 17 who

are legally blind. The program is

completely free including airfare to

Michigan—and everyone receives a

free HumanWare Trekker Breeze+

GPS device to keep. Summer

Experience Camp is scheduled for

June 25—July 2, 2016. Applications

are due by April 1, 2016.

For more information and to

download an application, go to

www.leaderdog.org/clients/programs/

summer-experience-camp or call the

Leader Dogs for the Blind client

services department at 888-777-

5332.

Leader Dogs for the Blind is Accepting Applications for their 2016

Summer Experience Camp

Do you know any teenagers who

could use a week of fun, outdoor

activity and friendship this summer?

Do you think they would enjoy

kayaking, rock wall climbing and

tandem biking? How about the

challenge of developing new travel

skills and stretching their

independence? If so, the Leader

Dogs for the Blind Summer

Experience Camp was designed with

them in mind.

The program combines outdoor

activities with things exclusively

Leader Dog—GPS training and the

opportunity to spend time with Leader

Dogs in training and guide dog

mobility instructors. The combination

will help them increase the skills they

Learn more about the construction of Leader Dog’s new Canine Development Center at leaderdog.org/canine-center or ‘like’ us on

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Coming Events

All you can eat beans with all the fixin’s. Plus dessert and drink

(tea, coffee and/or water).

Come and support us for our scholarship fund for a graduating

Denison High School student.

DENISON TEXOMA LIONS CLUB

BEAN DAY – $5.00 All you can eat

beans.

Waples U M Church

830 W. Main St.

Denison, Texas 75020

Thursday, February 25, 2016

10:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

February 25, 26 and 27

Grandview Lions Club Little

Dribblers

Sportsmanship Basketball

Tournament

GVISD Sports Complex

Fundraiser for Grandview Lions

Club

817-240-4948 or

info@AntiqueAlleyTexas.com

for more information

Volunteer helpers welcome!

Service Activities

Service Activities