FELLOW LIONS OF DISTRICT 29-I:Fall is fast approaching and this is the time in our Lion year to begin gearing up. Many Lions

Clubs experience a break during the summer months. Our first half dues notices have been sent andmany clubs have cleaned up their rosters from the past fiscal year. I would like all of you to share themessage that this is a brand new year and membership recruitment is a priority in your club and in ourdistrict.

I urge all of you to consider sharing in several other ways. Please schedule your official DistrictGovernor’s visit as soon as possible. I would like to share my message with as many of you as I can, earlyin the Lion’s year. The earlier that you get the opportunity to hear my message and InternationalPresident Preston’s theme, the earlier that you can begin reaching out to others in the “ASK 1“ campaignand the “Each One Reach One” program that I am asking all Lions to participate in. Remember also,that I would rather not travel too far from home in the winter months.

I am asking all zone chairpersons to schedule their first two zone meetings by November if at allpossible. This will allow club officers to begin the year by setting goals and sharing ideas with other clubsin their zones. Many of the zone chairpersons are asking the clubs in their zone to sponsor joint projects.This has already occurred in several zones. In Zone 2, three clubs sponsored the Mobile Eye ScreeningUnit at the Mineral County Fair. The clubs in Zones 8 & 9 were happy to get together and have jointDistrict Governor’s Visits. Both events were picnics that were well attended. Lions gathered to shareideas and enjoy great food and fellowship. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the clubs inthese zones for showing Lion Sue and I a great time.

I urge all Lions Clubs in District 29-I to participate in the fall conference with enthusiasm andstrength. Please take this opportunity to represent your club at our conference and share your thoughtsand ideas with the other Lions in attendance. We often believe that we have to reinvent things when inreality we just need to borrow what others have done and tweak things a bit to meet our individual needs.The Fall Conference at Canaan Valley Resort will give you the opportunity to revitalize your clubs,borrow different ideas and hopefully become energized for the upcoming year. Remember that you mustreserve your rooms early. September 16th is fast approaching.

Consider participation in the various District Governor’s Contests this year. The contests arespecifically designed to allow clubs the opportunity to share through visitation, communication andpublicity. It is time to start “Guiding Through Service.”

Until next time: Lion Doug Long

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

District 29-I Newsletter

Volume 1 Number 3 - September 2014“Guiding Through Service”

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S 2014 - 2015 CALENDER

SEPTEMBER1 Dague Car Show - Wheeling7 Fort Ashby - 1:00 p.m.8 Paw Paw15 Buckhannon, Kesling Mill, Hodgesville - 6:30 p.m.18 Keyser - 6:30 p.m.22 Valley District - 6:30 p.m.26-27 District 29-O Conference - Milton

OCTOBER2 Mountain - 6:30 p.m.8 Harpers Ferry13 Franklin/Sugar Grove14 Berkeley Springs17-18 District 29-I Conference - Canaan Resort

(Cabinet Meeting)22 Johnstown/Lost Creek/Mt. Clare - 6:30 p.m.27 West Milford - 6:30 p.m.28 Junior/Philippi

NOVEMBER7-8-9 District 29-N Conference - Pipestem Resort (Council Meeting)10 Elkins/Elkins Lioness - 6:00 p.m.18 Inwood/Bunker Hill - 6:00 p.m.

DECEMBER4 Romney - 6:30 p.m.9 East Lewis, Jane Lew @ Jackson’s Mill

JANUARY3 Council of Governor’s meeting - Charleston17 Cabinet Meeting - Adamston (Clarksburg) - 10:00 a.m.20 Charles Town - 6:30 p.m.30-31 Leadership School - Flatwoods

MARCH14-15 District L Conference, Wheeling19 Adamston

APRIL16 Hedgesville/Pikeside (Tentative)

MAY1-2-3 MD State Convention, Charleston

Please make an attempt to schedule your official visit early in the year. I believe that early year visits make it easier for your club to set realistic goals!

FIRST IMPRESSIONS - VDG AL COX

Hello, WV District 29-Lions! It’s hard to believe that summer is quicklycoming to an end and we are less than a month away from the first day of fall on September 23rd.

In mid-August, I was privileged to be invited to visit Leader Dogs for theBlind in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Leader Dog was founded by three Detroitarea Lions in 1939 and they are now celebrating their 75th anniversary. Also attending were First Vice District Governors from WV MD 29-O, Duane White

and 29-N, Ken Valko. We were very impressed with the great work Leader Dog is doing in helpingblind or visually impaired people worldwide. Plus, they are now providing guide dogs for folks who areboth deaf and blind. Leader Dog also offers a GPS technology program for individuals who use a caneinstead of a guide dog. The GPS program empowers clients to identify their current location and plantheir own travel route, rather than relying on others to fill this need. In addition, Leader Dog providesa Summer Experience Camp for 16 and 17 year olds who are legally blind which combines leadershipand fun activities with an introduction to guide dogs.

Leader Dogs for the Blind is in the midst of a $14.5 million Canine Development Center Projectto replace their existing kennel which is need of major renovation. The new Canine Development Center will create the ideal learning and living environment for their dogs, whichmeans they can better serve clients by providing the best trained and highest quality guide dogs possible. They have already raised over $9 million and are looking for support from Lions to help raisepart of the remaining funds. I hope that the Clubs in our District will get behind this very worthwhileproject.

Lion Bill Michael of the Berkeley Springs Lions Club is our District Leader Dog/Pilot Dog chairman and he is available to help with any of your questions on the guide dog programs.In the meantime, if I can help in anyway, please contact me at 304-623-3121 or by e-mail atanewtc2@aol.com.

Kennel is ready to be demolished to make roomfor the new Canine Development Center.

1st VDGs Al Cox, Ken Valko and Duane White

Sue Daniels, President &CEO of Leader Dogs and AlCox discuss new kennel andveterinary clinic location.

Blindfolded, Al Cox working with a guide dog

District 29-I Fall Conference

“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”

Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18, 2014

REGISTRATION FEE $50.00 per person

The registration fee includes the Saturday Lunch and Saturday Banquet and weekend entertainment.

For those arriving early, a Friday Evening Bar-B-Que and gathering is planned @ $25.00/person in addition to the Regular Conference Registration Fee.

If attending the Saturday Evening Banquet Only - $30.00 per person

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 4, 2014

ROOM RESERVATION INFORMATIONCanaan Valley Resort & Conference Center

230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, West Virginia 26260Phone: 304-866-4121 and select registration

ROOM RATE : $109 per night/ single or double occupancy in the new lodge. Cabins are also available: Starting at $144/night for 2 bedrooms and $164/night for 3 bedrooms.

Rooms will be released on September 17, 2014

Name__________________________________ Spouse/Guest__________________________________

Title___________________________________ Is spouse/guest a Lion? YES____NO____

Club Name__________________________________________District___________L I O N

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Phone________________________________e-mail___________________________________

Saturday Banquet Only ($30.00) $____________ Friday Evening Bar-b-que ($25.00)___________Regular Registration Fee Only($50.00) $___________Total amount enclosed $_____________.

Make checks payable to: District 29-I ConferenceMail registration to: PCC Barbara FishelP.O. Box 41Mount Storm, WV 26739(Questions: 304-693-7710 or bfishel@gcnetmail.net)

PARADE OF CHECKSDISTRICT 29- I FALL CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 17- 18, 2014

Please complete this form and return it to the Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer (at the addressbelow)or via e-mail by Monday October 13, 2014. Individual checks should be made out toeach program as listed. Checks may be presented to the Cabinet Secretary at the registrationdesk on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Clubs not attending the conference should mailchecks to the Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer. Each club will be recognized at the banquet and theamounts donated will be acknowledged provided this procedure is followed.

Lions Club______________________________________

PROGRAMS

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (LCIF)__________

WV LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION Foundation (WVLSCF__________

WVLSCF- PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND__________

DIABETES__________

YOUTH EXCHANGE__________

MD - DEAF & BLIND RECREATION AND SKI PROGRAM__________

ROMNEY D&B STUDENT WORK PROGRAM__________

VIP (Visually impaired) FISHING TOURNAMENT__________

LEADER DOGS__________

PILOT DOGS__________

QUEST__________

OTHER__________

TOTAL DONATIONS__________

Please mail or email this form and (checks if not attending the conference) to:Lion Ron Brockett – Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer

qai@atlanticbb.net Rt. 2 Box 345

Fort Ashby, WV. 26719

SILENT AUCTIONDISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE . . .“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”

As in the past, a” Silent Auction” will be held at the District 29-I Fall conference. The conference is scheduled for October 17 & 18 at Canaan Valley Resort. Auction items will beavailable for bid through Saturday afternoon. The auction is held as a means to help defray costs of the conference. If we are to have a successful auction we need auction items from asmany of the clubs as possible.

Possible ideas for auction item donations may include:

Handmade artistic or craft items (e.g. handmade jewelry)Specialty or theme baskets ( e.g. wine, fruit, sweets, preserves)

Items of interest from your area or club (e.g. pin collections, pottery)Any good quality items you would like to donate

In the past, the SILENT AUCTION has proven to be a popular fun activity for our conference, therefore we are asking Lions and clubs to participate.

PLEASE CONTACT: LION DEB ABE, FORT ASHBY LIONS CLUB, Auction chairperson at

304- 738-2310 or via E-Mail: dabe@mris.com

Please complete the form below and return it to Deb Abe if you wish to contribute an item for the

auction. You may give your item to Deb in advance or bring it to the conference on Friday October 17th.

ITEM BEING DONATED_____________________________________________________

SUGGESTED MINUMUM BID________________________________________________

CLUB_____________________________________________________________________

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:Name______________________________________________________________________Phone & or E mail___________________________________________________________

Please E- Mail dabe@mris.com or mail form to: Deb Abe, Rt. 3 Box 359-A

Ridgeley, WV 26753

DISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE REMINDERS

OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2014

CANAAN VALLEY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, DAVIS, WV

1. Reserve your room early. Rooms will be released to the public on September 17, 2014.This time of year is a favorite for “Leaf Peepers” and all the rooms will be booked.

2. Register for the Conference early. Conference registration deadline is October 4, 2014.Early registration is encouraged to ensure that we get the total conference count for meals.

3. If you have any special dietary needs, please make note of this on your conference registration form.

4. A Friday evening BBQ is being planned so that conference attendees can socialize with old friends and also make new ones. The cost is $25.00 per person and is in addition to yourregular conference registration fee. A menu for the Friday evening meal is included in thisnewsletter.

REMINDER: BRING A WARM JACKET. EVENINGS CAN BE RATHER COOL IN CANAAN VALLEY. WEATHER PERMITTING THIS MEAL WILL BE

SERVED OUTSIDE UNDER THE PAVILLION.

5. We are encouraging each club to donate an item for the Silent Auction. Proceeds fromthe Silent Auction will help to defray the cost of the conference. Bring your donation with youwhen you arrive for the conference.

6. Please get your “Parade of Checks” donations to District 29-I Secretary/Treasurer Ron Brockett as soon as possible.

7. Bring your club banner with you to the conference. We are planning something extraspecial for this conference that we think is a new concept at Multiple District 29 conferences.

8. Clubs are also being asked to bring a door prize for the conference.9. ENCOURAGE FELLOW LIONS TO ATTEND FALL CONFERENCE.

Any questions or concerns please call or email Conference Chairperson Barbara FishelAt 304-693-7710 or bfishel@gcnetmail.net

Register now for our Annual FallConference at Canaan Valley ResortOctober 17 and 18

DISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE FRIDAY EVENING BBQOCTOBER 17, 2014

• The Friday evening get-together will begin with appetizers around 6:00 P.M.• Cost is $25.00 per person in addition to your regular conference registration fee.• Dinner will be served at 6:30 P.M.

Weather permitting we will be enjoying this meal outside under the pavilion. Bring yourwarm jackets because evenings can be rather cool in Canaan Valley this time of year.

MENU FOR FRIDAY EVENING GET-TOGETHER:• Fresh Tortilla Chips with Guacamole• Spiced Pecans, Salted Peanuts• Popcorn Cart

• Slow Smoked, Carved Beef Brisket, Mustard Barbecue Sauce• Nathan’s Hot Dogs• Country Fried Chicken• Creamy Potato Salad• Tossed Salad, Assorted Dressings• Pickled Eggs with Beets• Best Baked Beans in the World

• Assorted Breads

• Fresh Made Lemonade

DESSERTS:

• Wild Berry Cobbler, Vanilla Ice Cream (a la mode)• Vanilla Bread Pudding• Brownies• Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter Cookies

•Coffee, Decaf, Tea & Iced Tea

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW AND JOIN US FOR DINNER

2014-15 PRESIDENT’S THEME:STRENGTHEN THE PRIDE

International President Joe Preston is encouraging Lions around the world to “strengthen the pride” this year.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH STARTS WITH ONE

Imagine if every one of our 1.35 million Lions asked one person to join a Lionsclub. Imagine the huge impact it would have on membership growth and theamount of service we can provide. It all starts by inviting one friend, familymember or neighbor to join your club. Give them the opportunity to be a Lionand give your club the opportunity to grow.

Strengthen the Pride through Service. Service is the foundation of our association, so let’s continue to buildon it as we approach our Centennial.

Strengthen the Pride by Strengthening Your Club. Make sure your club is on track for success and growingto meet the needs of your community.

Strengthen the Pride through Creativity. Use technology to enhance your communications and create newconnections with your community.

ENGAGING OUR YOUTH

A growing number of studies show that youth who engage in meaningful service projectsexperience a host of positive outcomes. Lions have an incredible opportunity to engageyouth by developing programs they can relate to and encouraging their input and participation in the planning process. Allowing youth to develop and lead a service project helps them learn valuable life skills while emphasizing the role of service.emphasizing the role of service.

Fort Ashby and Short Gap Lions(left to right) Front Row:

Dawn Cole, Mary Jane Bright andLinda Adams; Back Row:

John Douthitt, Lou Miltenbergerand Rob Bright.

Zone 2 Chair Lion Rob Bright conducting eye screening test.

Fort Ashby and Short Gap Lionsstarted the week off with a bang!

Lion Linda Adams testing for glaucoma.

EYESCREENING AT MINERAL COUNTY FAIRShort Gap, Fort Ashby and Keyser Lions Clubs work together to provide free

eye screening tests at the Mineral County Fair throughout the week. The Lions Clubs utilize the WV Lions Sight Conservation Foundation mobile unit.

Submtted by:Lion Kathy Brockett and Catherine Hines.

DIABETES AWARENESS

My thanks to District Governor Doug for asking me to be Diabetes Chairman. As Diabetes Chair,I will continue to update my information on the subject and will provide news articles in the District Newsletter. As always, I am available for programs at Lions Clubs throughout the Districtand always have information via handouts when Clubs or Zones would like to have their own Diabetes workshop in their own areas. I will plan to have a Stride Walk at the District Conferencein Canaan and will provide scholarships for Camp Kno Koma.

Howard "Rusty" Mallhowardrustymall@gmail.com304-838-2698304-623-2217304-623-6065

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION REPORT MD Chair Connie Dorscheid

I attended the LCIF meeting while at the International Convention in Toronto andamong other things, I learned that the % of clubs donating to the Foundation is amazinglylow. Hopefully, we can turn that around in WV this year and have every club donate something to our Foundation. WV has benefitted over and over again with funds fromLCIF and it makes sense to give back. There is always a need for donations. The recentearthquake in China is an example.

I also learned that only 4% of individual Lions contribute to LCIF. Money you personally contribute can go toward a Melvin Jones Fellow. Hopefully, this number in WV can increase this year.

The four LCIF coordinators in the districts are: L- PDG Harry Schramm, I- PDGGlenn Ryburn, O- PDG Jim McMillon, and N- PDG Dick Brockway. Any of them can answer any questions you may have about donations, LCIF programs, etc.

I will be attending the LCIF annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland on August23rd and will have a report for the next newsletter about it.

LION’S PEACE POSTER CONTESTWe would like to invite all the clubs in District 29I to sponsor The Lion’s Peace Poster Contest inyour local schools. This contest is sponsored each year to encourage children around the world to express their visions for peace. The theme for this year’s contest is “Peace, Love and Understanding”. Students who are 11, 12 or 13 on November 15 are eligible to compete in thiscontest. October 1 is the deadline for your club to order a kit from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters. The club must then submit one winning entry to theDistrict Governor by November 15. If you have never done this contest the best place to start iswith the art teacher at your local school. This age group would encompass students in grades 5-8for the most part. If you have questions about the Peace Poster Contest you can find informationat http://www.lionsclub.org/EN/membercenter/planningprojects/youth/peace-poster/contest-deadlines.text.php or feel free to email me atmikeann@hardynet.com

Mike FunkhouserLeo/Peace Poster Chairperson

Tongbram Mahesh Singh, a 12-year-old boy from Manipur,India, has been named the grandprize winner of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Singh represented hisimage of peace through childrenof different countries coming together to paint the world inpeace. “Like me, other childrenalso want to play with theirfriends. We can play when weare free from violence and war,”said Singh. “Peace is [the] mostloving word to me,” said Singh.“Where there is peace, there isharmony. Where there is harmony, people will be happy.

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Register now for our Annual FallConference at Canaan Valley ResortOctober 17 and 18

REMINDERS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DESK

� Reserve rooms now for fall conference at Canaan Resort

� Newly elected club officers should consider attending WVLion Leadership School in Flatwoods January 30, 31 & February 1.

� Clubs can sponsor club members to the District 29-I fall conference or leadership school through a scholarship from the club administrative account! No service account moneys can be used however.

� All Lions can visit the Lions Clubs International web site at www.lionsclubs.org and do thingslike: look up President Joe Preston’s theme or take on line trainings.

� Club secretaries should be submitting monthly reports to the following places:LCI, District Governor, First vice District Governor, Zone Chairpersons by the 20th day of the following month.