be traveling to Gig Harbor early in Feb. to attend the NW Lions Leader-ship Institute. The Institute trains those who wish to move up in Lead-ership roles within our organization. It is a valuable opportunity to learn more about Lions and how to use the many tools available to Lions. Each year our club pays for the reg-istration and housing for this 3 day training in the belief that strong leaders make a strong club. We are most proud of the fact that most of our officers have attended – few clubs do the same. If you might be interested in attending next year, speak to one of the club officers. Sandy and Dotty, we wish you well and look forward to hearing about your adventure. A great big Lions THANKS! also to Lion Roy Pulliam for the great re-porting job in the LIONS January magazine. Have you read this won-derful article about our famous rap-per, Lion Allen Rhyasen and Roy’s fundraising efforts? Speaking of Lion Allen, he and his wife Renee will be leaving on a mission to Hong Kong for his church. They will be serving for one year. We wish you well and keep us posted as to how you are doing. Happy New Year! Helen

Fort Vancouver Lions Club

Vancouver, WA., U.S.A.

Established 1955

January 2012 ISSUE

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W W W . F O R T V A N C O U V E R L I O N S . C O M

Join Us Each Week On Friday at High Noon!

Bill’s Chicken & Steak 2200 St. Johns Blvd.

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E : Presidents Corner 1

Hearing Committee 2

Sight Committee 2

Membership Dinner 2

Board Minutes 3

Help Wanted 4

3 Month Calendar 5

New Members 6

Calendar 7

Sponsors 8

Play It By Ear 6

NWABA Auction 6

J A N U A R Y S P E A K E R S

P R O G R A M D I R E C T O R

R O Y P U L L I A M

January 6th Dr. Sherrie Davis-

Elbaz Holistic Healing January 13th Mary Hunter

Raindrop Roasters January 20th Brian Turner

Vancouver Treat-ment Solutions January 27th

Clyde Holloway Pacific War Marine

Editor Dotty Scott dotty@premiumwebsites.net

360-607-4767

President’s Corner Happy New Year to you and yours! May the New Year bring you joy, happiness and great things. As the Irish say, “May a dark haired being be the first to cross your doorstep”, is so you will have good luck the rest of the year. Think back now....did you see such a person? At any rate, I wish you all the very best in 2012! Many thanks to all who attended our annual holiday luncheon. The Skills Center always does a great job to make this event special. I like to support the local youth programs and this is a won-derful opportunity to do so. Lion Craig Limoges deserves a huge THANKS! for stepping in when Lion Hallie’s program cancelled at the last minute. Craig’s’ sing-a-long, with Johns’ accompani-ment, got us into the holiday spirit. Thanks John and Craig! January is a rather quiet month for us – relax and get ready for the many events that happen in the spring. I encourage members to attend the Zone Advisory Meeting to be held Tues-day, January 10 at Boppin Bo’s restau-rant. If you are purchasing dinner arrive at 6:30 – meeting will begin at 7pm. Boppin Bo’s is in the Target shopping center near the old, vacant Winco store. New members, especially should plan to attend this – an opportunity to learn what the other clubs in our zone are doing. For those interested in becoming a ‘Lion for Life’ this is a requirement. Lions Sandy Foster and Dotty Scott will

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Fort Vancouver Lions

Club Officers

King Lion: Helen Sutfin 1st VP: Bill Shalaby

2nd VP: Adam Hegewald 3rd VP: Len Leger

Past President: Bruce Armstrong Secretary: Chriss Denny

Treasurer: Steve Staudinger Tail Twister: Marilyn Robertson

Lion Tamer: Fred Larson John Caldwell

Membership: Roy Pulliam Board Members: Kathy Howell, Lee Denny, John Caldwell, Terry

Robertson, Vikki Hart, Sandy Foster, Program Directors: Roy Pullium,

Dotty Scott, Hallie Kofstad, Vikki Hart

Sunshine Committee: Wanda Slevin

Technology Guru: Dotty Scott Visitations: Terry Sutfin Social Chair: Lee Denny

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Hearing Committee Report . We reviewed 2 applications, approved 1 for repair and one new hearing aid, 9 clubs were represented. By Richard Giles

Sight Committee The Lions Sight Foundation of Clark County met on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Participating were 11 Lions from 7 clubs. We received 47 appli-cations for exams and glasses this month. 11 applications were denied: 7 needed more information; 3 non-residents; and 1 was too soon. A to-tal of 36 applications were reviewed and approved for exams and glasses. The Foundation will be hosting our annual fundraising auction on April 21, 2012 at Club Green Meadows. We are currently seeking do-nations and auction items.

Annual Membership Dinner Meeting Friday, February 17th will be the date of our annual Membership dinner meeting. It will be at 6:30 at the Lexington House. The address there is 2610 SE 164th Avenue. It will be a fun evening as we will be formally in-ducting our new members into our club. If you a new member and have not been through this induction, please try to attend. Sponsors of the new members should also be there. We will plan a few other things for entertainment that evening. You will be receiving more information and directions by email soon. Thank you, Lion Roy Pulliam Membership Chairman

Upcoming Benefit Concert

Our next Benefit concert will be on Friday, March 23rd. Performing will be Three Together and the group that joined them last spring: The Rite of Spring. This concert sold out last year so get your tickets as soon as they come available. We will again be at the Washing-ton State School for the Blind. The doors will open at 6:30 and the concert will start at 7 PM. More details and a promotional flyer will come soon.

Lions Bernadette and Bill Shalaby ringing the Salva-tion Army Bell at the Orchards Fred Meyers.

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F O R T V A N C O U V E R L I O N ’ S U P R O A R

FT. VANCOUVER LIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECEMBER MEETING The Board meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 10:30 – Bill’s Chicken Inn. The meetings are open to all FVL members. Following is a condensed version of the meeting. Complete copies of the minutes may be obtained by contacting Secretary Chriss Denny lcden-ny8@msn.com December 2nd 2011 Correspondence: Thank you letters for FVL donations: Friends of the Carpenter, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Washington School for the Blind Foundation.

Business for Action:

Vancouver Lions/HVAC Donation: Vancouver Lions are calling in the pledges from area clubs to help with the HVAC donation for the Piano Hospital. Steve will make the payment according to the Board vote in January 2011 ($2,000.)

Membership Dinner/New Members: Roy stated the Membership Dinner will be held in February of 2012. Two applications for member-ship were presented: Brian McKay (Sponsor Charissa Steinmann) and Russell Ivey (Sponsor Adam Hegewald.) Ralph moved to accept the applications, Len seconded the motion and it passed unanimously

Left Over Items from Previous Meetings:

Health Screening Unit: Steve reported that this project went smoothly and 1355 students had their hearing checked (some children had their sight tested.) Other schools have requested this service and Steve will check with various Lions Clubs to request their help.

Bag Folding: Lee reported that 140,000+ bags were folded to be inserted in the Columbian newspaper. Our Club furnished coffee, pop and water for the volunteers at a cost of $127.55. Items that were not used were left to be used on Walk and Knock Collection Satur-day.

Walk and Knock: Steve reported that he has received all of the supplies and has plenty of volunteers. Adam stated that he needs more volunteers, as a group of workers have been switched to another area.

Cookies Delivered to First Responders: Chriss reported that the homemade cookies which were delivered to a local fire station and it’s satellite station (Wednesday, November 30 was National First Responders Day) were well received and appreciated by the firefighters.

Santa Store: Lee reported plans for the Santa Store are right on target. In the last few days the committee has spent $830 on gifts for children to bring our inventory to the number of items needed. The school secretary reports that the schedule is developed.

Secret Santa: The school Resources Coordinator, Jennifer, has requested that we sponsor (provide gifts for) a family of five (father, mother and 3 children.) It was determined that we would ask the members to do this as we have in the past. The members can either submit money for the gifts, or buy gifts and give them to Lee Denny. The gifts need to be delivered to Washington School the week of December 12. We set a limit of $30.00 per person and with any leftover money we will provide a food basket/box.

Christmas Luncheon: The Christmas lunch will be on December 16, at the Clark County Skill Center at 12:00 noon for a cost of $13.00 (complimentary meals will not be furnished for this meal.) Hallie has lined up a singing group to sing traditional carols for entertain-ment.

Bell Ringing: Bruce and Nancy Preece will chair this project. A sign-up list will be circulated today. We will be at Fred Meyer (Orchards store) on December 8th and 9th. Many volunteers are needed.

NW Lions Leadership Institute: Dotty Scott and Sandy Foster are now registered for the leadership institute to take place next spring.

New Members: Helen suggested that we order Lions Club shirts, vests, jackets and hats for new members that may want them (January 2012.)

CEP Follow-up: Helen reported we are going to partner with the Washington Elementary School PTO organization to plan a family event for the families of the students before the end of the school year. Also, our own Club will plan a family event for families of our mem-bers before the end of our fiscal year (June 30.)

It was the consensus of the Board that a second Board Meeting in December is not necessary. Therefore, our next Board Meeting will be January 6, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,

Chriss Denny, Secretary

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F O R T V A N C O U V E R L I O N ’ S U P R O A R

Help Wanted LUNCH & READING & MENTORING BUDDIES – WA ELEMENTARY Meet with a child one day week for one hour (time set to your schedule) Must fill out Volunteer Application form (school office) There are a wide variety of opportunities for service at the school Contact Principal Sean McMillian: Sean.Mcmillan@vansd.org SCRAPBOOK EDITOR – on going Compile the club’s year of events into a scrapbook The finished product will be entered into the MD19 Scrapbook Contest Guidelines for the contest will be provided PHOTOGRAPHER – on going Take pictures of the various club activities Distribute pictures to the Scrapbook Chairperson and to the area news-

papers

POSITIONS OPENING—

The current Secretary and Treasurer have indicated that will be 'retiring' in June. In future newsletters we will be talking about what is required to fulfill these offices. If you are interested please contact Treasurer Steve Staudinger, Secretary Chriss Denny or Pres. Helen

The current Secretary and Treasurer have indicated that will be 'retiring' in June. In future newsletters we will be talking about what is required to fulfill these offices. If you are interested please contact Treasurer Steve Staudinger, Secretary Chriss Denny or Pres. Helen

New Member Contact Info to add to your rosters Brian MacKay 10502 NE 69th Ave Vancouver WA 98660 brianmac86@gmail.com 360-798-8252 Russell Ivey 38004 NE 94th Ave La Center WA 98629 russell@hydraulics-inc.com 360-263-6458 Be sure to check out our Website www.FortVancouverLions.org I have added video of all the Special Performances from our talented club members at the Benefit Concert. They are posted on our Blog. Moving forward there will be new information posted on our Blog. Check frequently for updates.

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F O R T V A N C O U V E R L I O N ’ S U P R O A R

3 Month Calendar Jan 2012– March 2012

JANUARY PROGRAM CHAIR - Roy Pulliam Board Meetings January 6 & 20 10:30 @ Bill's Chicken Inn and Steak Clark County Sight January 3 @ WSSB 7 pm Contact: Ralph Harding Clark County Hearing January 3 @ WSSD 7 pm Contact: Rick Giles G2 Zone Advisory January 10 @ Boppin Bo's 7pm Contact: Helen Sutfin Lions Council January 17@ WSSB 7pm Contact Helen Sutfin SHARE HOUSE January 18 @ 3:00 pm Contact Randy Foster

FEBRUARY PROGRAM CHAIR - Vikki Hart Board Meetings February 2 & 16 10:30 @ Bill's Chicken Inn & Steak NW Leadership Institute February 9 -11 @ Gig Harbor: Sandy Foster & Dotty Clark County Sight February 7 @ WSSB Contact: Ralph Harding Clark County Hearing February 7 @ WSSD Contact: Rick Giles Members installation dinner February 17 @ Lexington House: Contact Roy Pulliam

American Diabetes Expo February 11 @ PDX Convention Center: contact Craig Limoges

Lions Council February 21 @WSSB 7pm Contact: Helen Sutfin SHARE HOUSE February 15 3 pm Contact: Randy Foster

MD19 Council Meeting February 23 - 25 - Harrison Hot Springs BC - Helen gone

March PROGRAM CHAIR - Dotty Scott Dr. Seuss Reading to 1st Graders TBA @ WA elementary School: Contact:Lee Denny Board Meetings March 2 & 16 10:30 @ Bill's Chicken Inn & Steak Clark County Sight March 6 @ WSSB Contact: Ralph Hardin Clark County Hearing March 6 @ WSSD Contact: Rick Giles Lions Council March 20 @WSSB Contact: Helen Sutfin SHARE HOUSE March 21 @ 3pm Contact: Randy Foster Spring Concert March 23 @ WSSB Contact: Roy Pulliam

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F O R T V A N C O U V E R L I O N ’ S U P R O A R

New Members When you get a chance be sure to welcome our four new members to our club. They are: Russ Ivey. Russ was brought into the club by Lion Adam Hegewald. Russ works with Adam at Hydraulic Inc. Brian Mackey. Brian is the IT manager at the Columbian. He is spon-sored by Lion Charrisa Steinmann Our goal is to bring in 10 new members in the next 6 months. We brought in 9 in the last part of 2011, just one short of our goal of 10. As we grow, new projects will arise and we will be that much stronger. Please consider inviting one of your friends or relatives to join. Thank you, Lion Roy Pulliam Membership Chairman

Play It By Ear Social Fellow Friends and Lions, attached are coupons to support the hearing im-paired, the coupons are for the month of January. We will also have a special event 1/29/2012 12:30-3:30 at Vancou-ver Pizza, Tip the Lion

NWABA Dinner and Auc-tion on February 4 at 6PM at the Pearson Air Mu-seum. Tickets are $30 per person or $200 per table. If there are 8 people in-terested in attending, they could take advan-tage of the Table price break. It’s $200 per table or $25 per person. Anyone interested can email me or see me at the meeting next week. I’ll keep track of the num-bers for another table. Thanks Len Leger Lenjen1@comcast.net

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