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Lions of Virginia, District 24-D

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Fellow Lions,

Wow, what a great turnout for our first Winter Conference! Lions from District 24-D and 24-B representing 63 clubs came together to learn and socialize in beautiful Williamsburg. DG Ann Ragland and I owe a special thanks to Winter Conference Chair, Carrol Bailey and our host club the James City Lions Club for a fantastic event. For those of you unable to attend, the full PowerPoint presentation on the district transition plans as presented during the conference is available at http://lions-of-virginia-24d.org/uploads/24I_Transition_Update.2.11.18.pdf. Here are just a few of the highlights.

On July 1, 2018 District 24-D and District 24-B will form District 24-I. The new district will stretch from Lynchburg to Virginia Beach consisting of 96 Lions Clubs with nearly 2,300 members. District 24-B will be known as Central Virginia consisting of three Regions, I – III, and seven Zones, A – H. District 24-D will be known as Southeastern Virginia with three Regions, IV – VI, and nine Zones, I- Q. It’s important to understand that only the names of our current regions and zones will change. All clubs will remain in their current assigned areas. The two 1st Vice District Governors (VDGs) met in July 2017 to discuss who will run for District Governor (DG) in May 2018. The two 1st VDGs agreed that Lion Jeff Gaddis will stand for election as DG at State Convention. This step was necessary because LCI will only recognize one person as DG Elect from District 24-I since there is an approved redistricting plan on file. The 1st VDG attends several training sessions, funded by LCI, to prepare for the DG position. Lion Calvin Easter agreed to run for 1st VDG for a second term. Therefore, these two Lions are working together to create a new cabinet structure.

The new district will have seven foundations. All foundations in District 24-B have completed the transition process and now carry the Central Virginia designation. The foundations in District 24-D are still in this process. Once proposals are approved by the individual foundations, a vote of the membership will be required at a district meeting. Our district currently owns property, such as Spots, that will need to be identified and a list compiled. All electronic media faces will be combined such as Facebook, newsletter and the website. This is an opportunity to update our public image and we’re investigating potential vendors and outlets. In July, we’ll be eligible for a LCI merger grant that will offer funding to invest in membership and

GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

http://lions-of-virginia-24d.org/uploads/24I_Transition_Update.2.11.18.pdf

http://lions-of-virginia-24d.org/uploads/24I_Transition_Update.2.11.18.pdf


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public relations.

As you can see by our training, some work has already been completed, but there is still a lot of work to do and the countdown clock is ticking. With all the talk of the future, it’s easy to forget that we still have goals to accomplish before June. Many of our goals have been completed but we’re still lacking in the area of membership. Hopefully, the Open House training conducted by GMT Lion Mack Stevens inspired your club to host an event in March or April. Everyone who pledged Lions 101 should be striving to achieve the program goals. If in doubt – reach out; our leadership team is here to help you.

Together We Serve,

DG Beth Stevens

Time Capsule Legacy Project

Fellow Lions,

This being our Lions Clubs 100 year anniversary, District Governor Beth asked me to initiate a Legacy Project in her name. This project is to purchase and install a Time Capsule and find a location to install the capsule. This cap-sule will be dedicated on June 7th, 2018 at Windsor Castle Park, in Smithfield, Virginia. This Park is located up on the ridge overlooking the Pagan River and the Smithfield Station Restaurant where the Smithfield Lions Club holds their monthly meetings. The Manor House, Circa 1750, is on this property donated by the Luter Family and is where the City of Smithfield holds all of their Fest Events. Our District Leo clubs from Lancaster, Poquoson, and Smithfield will be participating in the dedication by contributing artifacts that will be placed inside the capsule that will be reopened 50 years from now on June 7th 2068.

We are also inviting Lions clubs in our district that have pins, to participate in this dedication by placing the pins in the capsule. The Capsule is stainless steel, symmetrical, and the dimensions are: 12 inches in diameter and 24 inches tall. It will be placed in a brick pedestal completely encapsulated inside the brick structure with a plaque on the top of the pedestal.

The Smithfield High School Leo Club is working on their own legacy project at the park. Matt Lemon, son of Lion Katie Lemon and Leo Club advisor, is working on installing 16 devices on the park walking trails that sight impaired individuals will be able to use a smart phone and receive an audible explanation of that part of the trail.

I thank District Governor Beth with entrusting me with this project.

Lion Terry Castonguay

Leo Club Chairman


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Hello Lions

I had a great time at the Winter Social last weekend. Please mark your calendars—April 7th is Leadership Training Day for the district it will be in Poquoson. See the article included in this newsletter for the details. I hope to see as many Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, New Members and Lions there. It will be lots of fun and some good information will be put out.

I hope everyone is doing fine with the flu that has been going around, so please take care.

I am still looking for some cabinet members. I still need Region and Zone chairs, so we need some Lions to step up and help out. Thank you to the Lions that have already accepted positions on the cabinet.

Keep up the great job you are doing.

1VDG Jeff Gaddis

Jeff Gaddis

1st Vice District Governor

It’s always nice to welcome new faces and friends into the Lions Organization. Please join me in welcoming these 3 new members into the District and make it a point to say hello when you

meet them.

Welcome New Members

Jeffrey Poplin, Franklin

George Wade, Franklin

Teena Martin, Thalia


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Greetings Fellow Lions,

We are moving forward with our year.

I had a great time with our fellow Lions at the Winter Conference in Williamsburg. It was a beautiful location with beautiful people. We had the opportunity to hear vital information. This was a good time to get to know everyone. We will have more helping hands in the up coming year.

Is everyone ready for the upcoming Region meetings? I can’t wait to see you all there!! We will have fun and fellowship. Try to invite a new lion to be a part of the pride.

Has everyone been able to sign-up on the MyLion App? We are still looking for club events so that we can network together. If you have any questions concerning the MyLion app give me a call. And Remember the “POWER OF WE”.

2nd. Vice District Governor

Lion Pat Jones

Pat Jones

2nd Vice District Governor

Directory Corrections

Pg 25—new e-mail address for Northampton Secretary and Lion Harold:

Pat Pittman, [email protected]

Harold Pittman, [email protected]


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Governor’s Calendar

MARCH

2-4 RLLI

8 Region III Meeting

9 Governor’s Council Meeting

10 DGe Training

12 LCI Club Consultant Membership Training

13 Region I Meeting

13 Zone G Meeting

19 Region II Meeting

APRIL

7 Leadership Training Day

15 Vision Walk

15 Southside Lions Charter Night

20 District Bland Contest

27-29 Diabetes Camp

28 Zone I 4th Quarter Meeting

MAY

9 Zone C Meeting

17-20 MD24 State Convention

17 Council of Governors Meeting

JUNE

13 Final District Meeting, Smithfield Center

29—3 Jul International Convention, Las Vegas, NV

Dates to remember 2017 – 2018 Event Date Location

Region III Meeting 3/8/18 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach

LCI Club Consultant Membership Trng 3/12/18 Endependence Center, VB Blvd, Norfolk

Region I Meeting 3/13/18 Piankatank Ruritan Club, Hudgins

Region II Meeting 3/19/18 Moose Lodge, Chesapeake

RLLI 3/2—3/4

Leadership Training Day 4/7/18 Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson

White Cane Days 4/9 – 15

VisionWalk 4/15/18 31st St. Park, Virginia Beach

Diabetes Camp 4/27 – 29/18 Triple R Ranch, Chesapeake

Broom Sales 5/1 – 7/18

State Convention 5/17 – 20/18 Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center, Richmond, VA

Final District Meeting 6/13/18 Smithfield Center

International Convention 6/29 – 7/3/18 Las Vegas, NV


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CHARTERED YEAR CLUB

1 March 2011 7th EVMS

6 March 1953 65th York

8 March 1960 58th VB Aragona Pembroke

9 March 1953 65th VB Kempsville

9 March 1971 47th VB Woodstock

11 March 2016 2nd King William County CF

16 March 1953 65th Northumberland County

16 March 1965 53rd Hampton Mercury

Thanks to the following clubs for their continued service to their communities and to the District:

Charter Days


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Participating Clubs Achievement Points for January

CLUB JAN CLUB JAN

Williamsburg Host 2379 VB Town Center Blind 548

James City Thalia 55

Poquoson Princess Anne 655

Onancock 85 Oceanside

Oceana-Lynnhaven Gold 230 Kempsville

Northumberland County Virginia Beach Host

Ocean View 4666 Bayside 1214

Norview 25 Aragona Pembroke 928

Warwick 1379 Tappahannock 169

Denbigh 837 Smithfield 59

Hampton Mercury 150 Portsmouth Host 608

Franklin 343 New Kent County

Churchland 1094 Lancaster County 154

Southside 48 Northampton 802

Cape Charles 589 Gloucester 257

EVMS Craddock 195

Newport News Host Western Branch 546

Norfolk Host Great Bridge 1935

Hampton Phoebus Windsor 601

Deep Creek 400 Central Shore

Middlesex County 64 Norfolk Middle Town 72

Again a reminder: clubs earn 200 points for each new member and lose 150 for each dropped member


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For all other convention information please visit the District 24D website:

http://lions-of-virginia-24d.org/Event_Reservations.html

http://lions-of-virginia-24d.org/Event_Reservations.html


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Fellow Lions,

The Region 1 Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Piankatank Ruritan Club located at 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Route 109, Hudgins, VA. The meeting will be host-ed by the Mathews and Gloucester Lions Clubs. Social will begin at 6:00 p.m. and Meeting/Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

ALL YOU CAN EAT!!

Fried Oysters Smithfield Ham

Fried Chicken Shrimp Salad

Green Bean & Potatoes Rolls

Assorted Desserts Coffee or Tea

~ Plus the outstanding raffle items that promise to make the winners happy! ~

The cost will be $20.00 and the cutoff date is March 8, 2018. Please get your reservations in early! Send your reservations and check payable to Mathews Lions Club to:

Mathews Lions Club c/o Lion Gerald Jones P. O. Box 281 Mathews, VA 23109

If you have any questions you can contact Lion Gerald at 804-694-7567(c) or me at 757-229-0991 (h).

Lion Pat Kerr, Region 1 Chairperson

REGION 1 MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018

CLUB NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

REGION I MEETING


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Lions of Virginia District 24-D Region III Meeting Thursday, March 8, 2018

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

5181 Singleton Way

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

6:00 pm Social & Cash Bar and 7:00 pm Dinner & Meeting

Cost: $16.00

R.S.V.P. NO LATER THAN: FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018

Call or Contact Lion Don Burson: (757) 495-5536

Mail Reservations and Checks to:

Kempsville Lions Club

5116 Hemlock Avenue


Please provide:

Club Name: __________________________________________________________________

Number Attending: _______________ Amount Enclosed: _____________________

Contact Name and Telephone #:

__________________________________________________

Make Checks Payable to: Kempsville Lions Club c/o Don Burson


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PCC Harry Parker is planning to seek Virginia's

endorsement for

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

At the State Convention in May, delegates will have the opportunity to vote to endorse PCC Harry Parker as a candidate for International Director. There will be competition. It is important that you study each candidate very carefully and then vote for the Lion who you think will best represent the Lions of Virginia on the LCI Board.

Your support for PCC Harry Parker

will be deeply appreciated!


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Lions of Southeastern Virginia

District 24-D

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

( ZONE G )

TUESDAY MARCH 13, 2018

GUS & GEORGE’S SPAGHETTI / STEAKE HOUSE

4312 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

AGENDA: REDISTRICTING TRANSITION UPDATE

6:00 pm SOCIAL & 6:30pm DINNER AND MEETING

COST: $16.00

MENU:

Tossed Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken

Hamburger Steak (Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions) with French Fries or Baked Potato and Soup or Salad

Baked Spaghetti with Cheese and Soup or Salad

Chicken Teriyaki with French Fries or Baked Potato and Soup or Salad

R.S.V.P. NO LATER THAN : FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018

Contact Lion Eddie Ackiss: (757)721-6408

email: [email protected]

Mail Reservations and checks to:

Princess Anne Lions Club

1984 Princess Anne Road



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Fellow Lions,

The District 24D Lions Leadership Training is scheduled for Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church located at 831 Poquoson Ave.; Poquoson, VA 23662. All Lions members are invited to attend for a great Lions educational experience. We especially encourage club officers and new members to participate in this event. We will be sharing new information to help you make plans for a successful Lions Year. Our instructors will provide answers to all of your questions and concerns.

There is no cost to individual Lions to attend the Leadership Training event. Please encourage all

interested Lions to attend. AGENDA: 8:00am - Coffee, Juice and Snacks 8:20am – Welcome 8:30am – 9:45am

· Presidents Training Session · Secretaries Training Session · New Lions Orientation Session

9:45am - 10:00am Break 10:00am – 11:15am

· Treasurer Training · What’s New in 2018-2019 · Writing Your Membership Plan

11:20am-11:40 – Vice District Governor Jeff Gaddis’s Message 11:40am – 12 noon – World Wide Induction Ceremony Note: Contributions to the District 24D Leadership Program are welcomed. Checks should be sent to the District Treasurer and earmarked for “Leadership”. A special Thank You to those clubs that have already been very generous this year. GLT: PDG Ray Yannello, [email protected] or (757) 570-6650

District 24-D Spring Leadership Day April 7, 2018

mailto:[email protected]


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Lions Deliver Lifesaving AEDs to Churches of King William County

King William County Lions Club, 10 local churches, the King William Volunteer Fire and Rescue Depart-ment and the Lions Charity Foundation of District 24D teamed up in a joint venture to help churches in King William County prepare for unexpected Cardiac Emergencies through the acquisition of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). King William County residents are located in remote areas that experience long EMS response times. AEDs, if used quickly, can save individuals experiencing cardiac arrest while waiting for the arrival of EMS personnel. AED Cardiac equipment can instantly start directing a rescue with clear voice prompts and deliver a lifesaving defibrillating shock to stimulate a cardiac arrested heart, helping save lives when seconds matter.

Employing a coordinated effort of cooperation, ten AEDs and special First Aid/CPR/AED training provided by the King William County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was acquired to make this project a re-sounding success. The following churches participated and received their AEDs during a special AED presen-tation held at the Crossroads Mission Center on Monday, February 12, 2018 in King William: Baptist Liberty, Bethlehem Baptist, MeKendree Baptist, Mt. Nebo, Mt Sinai, New Morning Star, Providence Baptist, Third Union, Trinity and Union Hope.

Lion Douglas Riley, President of the King William County Lions Club saw the need and submitted the grant to LCF24D. Lion Jerry Phelps, Grants Chair and the Grants Committee approved the request and Lion Jerry Phelps acquired the defibrillators through one of LCF’s medical Equipment suppliers.

Representatives of the Lions Charity Foundation of District 24-D, Lion Don Fuller, LCF24D Past President and Jerry Phelps, LCF24D Treasurer with District Zone A Rep Lion Mike Petty, King William County Lions Club President Lion Doug Riley and representatives from 10 Kings William County Churches. Churches were presented with Lifesaving AEDs by LCF24D

during special ceremony at Crossroads Mission Center.


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District 24B and 24D Winter Conference


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More than one hundred people enjoyed the recent Charter Night Dinner Gala at Two Rivers Country Club

on February 9th. The venue, food, and service were outstanding and the sunset over the James River was

spectacular. Twenty years ago, the Williamsburg Host Lions Club, several members of whom were in attend-

ance for this gala, sponsored the creation of a new club to expand Lions service into James City County. This

resulted in the chartering of the James City Lions Club on Feb 10, 1998. Seven of the original 28 charter

members remain in this strong and active 74 member club. It is estimated that James City Lions Club mem-

bers have worked more than 8,000 hours in volunteer service to achieve the Lions mission and help beautify

the community. Special guests for the celebration included Lion Jeff Gaddis, 1st Vice District Governor and

Region Chair Lion Pat Kerr. Additionally, Lion Ann Ragland, District Governor from 24B was in attendance.

Kudos go to overall project leader Lion Dave Hartsough and his committee who worked tirelessly to insure a

fun and highly successful evening. The two photos below help capture the evening. Pictured (from left) in the

top photo are the seven charter members Bob Gordon, Bill Pritchard, Pam Lundberg, Jack Reitz, Lewis Har-

ris, John Kincaid, Merv Frantz along with Club President Phil Giles.

Pictured are (from left) are Lions Phil Giles (President James City Lions), Margene Hartsough

(Zone B Chair), Pat Kerr (Region 1 Chair), 1stVDG District 24-D Jeff Gaddis, and DG District 24-B

Ann Ragland.

James City Lions Celebrate 20th Anniversary


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First grease a medium sized cake pan,

preheat oven to 325 degrees F,

mix 1 egg – 1 tsp flour – 1 cup milk – package of cake mix – 1 cup sugar and 2 T of butter in a large bowl

beat for 35 strokes

pour contents of the bowl into greased pan

Bake on the center rack at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

These are very specific instructions on how to bake a cake. If you have never done it before or even if you merely want outstanding results it is imperative to follow the directions exactly as written, especially the first few times.

We have all wished there was a recipe for getting and keeping members in our club. Now there is, its called the Ohio Plan. It’s a Structured Method of finding and recruiting new members by hosting a membership event. The designers of this plan say it works every time ( if you follow directions ). Some of the key components are

* Make recruiting members an important project * Work as a team – everyone is on the membership committee * Every decision of the team makes a positive impression on the prospect * PLAN out the event

The Venue The Menu The agenda The Speaker The Closing Objective – to get people to join our club Follow up Communications – Involvement.

* Each current member refers at least 7 prospects – names, phone, cell, address, info – kids, occupation, age etc.

* Use the target market Recruiting Wheel ( slide 9 in the PowerPoint ) * Be on our best behavior * Working as a team

The greeting The seating Materials Start and End on time The Closing Pitch

AND THERE’S MORE including “Now that they’re in, Now what?”

This is a great plan with sample letters and a PowerPoint presentation so you can explain it to your club. I have included Jerome Thompsons Ready set grow materials with excellent videos and an electronic membership application all in my Dropbox. Here is the web address:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xnrah1olr7pss79/AAAhAkUEyG2UsbvTJT4OlwQ4a?dl=0

Now that you have the Secret recipe, Let’s get cookin’ on a membership event this month! Bon Apetite!!!

THE OHIO PLAN – Lion Mack Stevens GMT

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xnrah1olr7pss79/AAAhAkUEyG2UsbvTJT4OlwQ4a?dl=0


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IT’S TIME FOR VISIONWALK HAMPTON ROADS – This is our 7th Year!

Walk Goal: $76,000 $5000 is our Lions Pride 24D goal

http://www.fightblindness.org/goto/LionsPrideof24D

District 24 A has once again Thrown Down the Gauntlet

They have challenged us to a DUEL – VisionWalks at 100 miles. They claim that they will once again raise more money than us but that this year they will also have the most participation. I would love to prove them wrong on both counts and I know we can do it. UPCOMING EVENTS Now thru April 15th: Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser - Anyone that visits the Buffalo Wild Wings Oceanfront located at 356 Laskin Road and lets the cashier know that they are there supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness, they will donate 10% of that check. April 11th: YNot Dining in the Dark Fundraiser (all restaurants included) 10% of proceeds go toward the Lions Pride 24D effort April 15th: VisionWalk at 31st Street Park, 31st Street and Atlantic Ave. Our Last Chance to beat 24A in both the number of walkers and the amount raised! If you know someone who owns a business or would like to make a large donation have them call Mack Stevens 757-621-9074

Vision Walk Hampton Roads April 15, 2018

http://www.fightblindness.org/goto/LionsPrideof24D


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Visit our website for information on becoming a hole sponsor, purchasing a business ad in the program and for the registration form: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/kempsville/page-8.php

http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/kempsville/page-8.php


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Lions Diabetes Family Camp, Triple R Ranch

Need Directions? Log onto: www.triplerranch.org or call (757) 421-4177

http://www.triplerranch.org


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CHECK OUT THE LIONS DIABETES CAMP FLYER HERE FOR EVEN MORE INFORMATION!

http://lions-of-virginia-24d.org/uploads/LCF_24D_Diabetes_flyer_LR.pdf


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For more details, please visit our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Tappahannock-Lions-Club-241521956054015/

https://www.facebook.com/Tappahannock-Lions-Club-241521956054015/

https://www.facebook.com/Tappahannock-Lions-Club-241521956054015/


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Tappahannock Lions Charity Golf Night


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All Lions of District 24D are encouraged to submit material for publication. The cut off date is the 20th of the month prior to the issue. Copies are posted on the District web-site, District24d.com, between the 1st and the 5th. Donations help defray costs and make this publication possible. If you would like to make a donation, you can become a KV Pa-tron at the level level you choose, place your business card or an advertisement. Contact the Knight’s Vision Editor for more information.

District Governor

Lion Beth Stevens

3541 Criollo Drive


[email protected] TOWN CENTER BLIND

1st Vice District Governor

Lion Jeff Gaddis

8515 Guinea Rd.

Hayes, VA 23072

[email protected]

DENBIGH

2nd Vice District Governor

Lion Pat Jones

1544 Dutch Road

Suffolk, VA 23437

[email protected]

OCEANSIDE

Knight’s Vision Editor

Lion Sharene Nolan

7501 Weaver Lane SE

Aumsville, OR [email protected]

SOUTH SALEM

Cabinet Secretary

Lion Don Fuller

203 Brigade Drive

Grafton, VA 23692

[email protected]

HAMPTON MERCURY

District Webmaster

Lion Sol Sherfey

5102 Sawgrass Court

Suffolk, VA 23435

[email protected]

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