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Volume 1 Issue 1 July 2021
District Governor Chase Winegar (Sarah) 198 N Main St Frankfort, OH 45628 740-703-0736 [email protected] 1st Vice District Governor John Hibbs (Sue) 5371 Cuba Rd Wilmington, OH 45177 937-725-2608 [email protected] 2nd Vice District Governor Randall Klotz (Marie) 13261 Oxford Rd Germantown, OH 45327 937-855-2005 (H) 937-470-8191 (C) [email protected] District CST Jay Carey (Carol) 635 Albin Ave Washington CH, OH 43160 740-335-1107 (H) 740-606-7151 (C) [email protected] Newsletter Editor Robert Borger 5226 Clearcreek Trl Yellow Springs, OH 45387 937-856-6945 [email protected] District Website www.district13oh6.com
From the Editor: It is with great honor to take over as the District Newsletter Editor and I want to sincerely thank Lion Eleanor for her diligent and persistent work as Editor for so long! My goal is to get as much information out to all the Lions and Leos of OH6 to keep everyone informed of what is going on around the district. The best way to help that cause is for each club to send me what is going on in your club including service projects and fundraisers that you have recently done or will be coming up. Help me help all of you! Thank you all for serving and let’s make this a great year! #Lions #WeServe
Inside the Edition
Past District Governor Remarks……………….……………..…2 District Governor Letter…………………………………….…..….3 International President……………………………………………..4 DG, 1VDG, 2VDG Visits……………………………………………...5 District, State, International Events Calendar…………....6 Zone Chair Schedule……………………………………………….7-8 Fundraisers……………………………………………………………….9 Club Service/Projects………………………………………….10-11 Leo Corner……………………………………………………………….12 Resources………………………………………………………………..13
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IPDG Ric Houser News Hello Lions and Leos! It is hard to believe that my year as the OH6 DG is over. They say that time flies by and that is true for this past year. It seems like there were so many things that I wanted to accomplish when I started this year but as they say, things can change in a minute. COVID did us no favors in helping us accomplish some of our ideas, but it did help us become more creative to get things done. I believe that there will be things that began during this past year that will continue and will make us stronger as we move forward as Lions. Zoom or other types of electronic video communication has become a favorite and will continue to allow us the ability to conduct on-line meetings and provide the ability to some of our members to attend meetings when they cannot be there in person. Many clubs came up with new and innovative ideas to serve and fundraise. I am sure many will continue such as drive through dinners, note writing to those who are not able to get out, etc. While we did not end the year at a plus in membership, we did have two of our Lioness clubs convert to Lions which brought in 40 members. These Lioness members have many years of experience and will bring a wealth of knowledge and ideas to their new clubs. Currently, our district is at -39 in members for the year. We have added 151 new members this year but dropped 190 members. We need to add new members, but it is just as important that we retain our old members. Our MyLion reporting is at 49% for the district and I hope that this can continue to improve as it is important that we promote and identify to LCI what we are doing. I am confident that our Lions will be out there working to rebuild their clubs this year. Remember, that more members mean we can do more to serve those in need and they help us raise funds for our donations. We also welcomed the Paint Valley Lions as a new club with 32 members and they are busy serving. Our training program was “top notch” and PDG Sherry is continuing to put together training for our lions this year. If you have not attended a session, please attend them. They are beneficial and provide great ways to improve us as lions. We have been recording the training sessions and you can even go and listen to them on-line at our OH6 district web page. My theme and motto for the year was “Wind Beneath My Wings” which means that the lions, lioness and leos were the people who would be there to lead us, be serving, be fundraising and doing what is required to make our district what it is. No one person can do everything, and it has been you, the lions, making things happen. Thank you! Thank you! Thank You for being the “Wind Beneath My Wings”. I love this district! DG Chase will be a fantastic DG and we have a superb leader for our district. Please continue your wonderful support of our district and him. He is there for you and our district. Let us keep growing and moving forward. This district is the best and I am proud to be part of it! Great things are going to happen in OH6 in 2021-2022. Keep in touch with each other. We need our members to step up and be strong Lions. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Thank you for all you do each day! It makes a difference, and it is noticed. Let me know when you are having activities so I can come when my schedule permits. Yes, I am still here to help you in any way I can. My email is: [email protected] and my phone number is (937) 520-1936. I am here to serve you! In Lionism, IPDG Ric
IPDG Ric Houser
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DG Chase Winegar
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DOUGLAS X. ALEXANDER INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Douglas X. Alexander, from Brooklyn, New York, USA, was appointed to the office of first vice president by the Lions Clubs International Board of Directors on January 9, 2020. President Alexander is a retired vice president for J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. A member of the Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club since 1984, he has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chair, region chair, vice district governor, district governor, cabinet secretary, cabinet treasurer and DGE group leader. He also served as a Lions Eye Bank transporter, a member of the District and Multiple District PDG Association, a trustee of the New York State and Bermuda Lions Foundation and was appointed as the Lions representative to UNICEF-New York from 2012-2014. He has served on the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Planning and Host Committees and has been a presenter at several USA/Canada Forums. In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including the club Lion of the Year, Club President’s Award, the Robert J. Uplinger Service Award, several District Governor Appreciation Awards, and the Multiple District Membership Growth Award. He is also the recipient of numerous International President’s Certificates of Appreciation, seven International President’s Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its members. He is a Dr. Franklin G. Mason Fellow, a W. P. Woods Fellow and a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lions activities, President Alexander is active in numerous professional and community organizations. He has served as chairperson of the advisory board for the New York Urban League and as a board member of the St. Francis DeSales School for the Deaf. He is also a recipient of the Congressional Record Award. President Alexander has two daughters, and his partner in service, Shabiki Cazabon, is a Lion and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
IP Douglas Alexander
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Club Visitations DG Chase 1VDG John 2VDG Randy 7/24 – Mini Cabinet 7/24 – Mini Cabinet 7/24 – Mini Cabinet 8/7 or 8/8 - Cabinet 8/7 or 8/8 - Cabinet 7/24 – Eaton-Lewisburg 11/7 - Cabinet 11/7 - Cabinet 8/7 or 8/8 - Cabinet 2/26 - Cabinet 2/26 - Cabinet 11/7 - Cabinet 4/30 – Cabinet/Dist Con 4/30 – Cabinet/Dist Conv 2/26 - Cabinet 4/30 – Cabinet/Dist Conv
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District/State/International Calendar
July 1, 2021 Beginning of Lions Fiscal Year 2021-22 July 21-25, 2021 USA/Canada Leo Forum, Calgary, Canada August 21, 2021 STEPS Charity Run, Eastwood MetroPark September 9-11, 2021 USA/Canada Lions Forum, Des Moines, IA November 13-14, 2021 Regional Lions Leadership Institute April 30th, 2022 OH6 District Convention May 21st, 2022 MD13 State Convention
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Zone Meetings
Zone 1: Camden, Eaton-Lewisburg, Germantown, Oxford, West Alexandria Chair: Lion Rob Brock 215 S Lafayette St Camden, OH 45311 Next Meeting 937-776-5067 TBD [email protected] Zone 2: Dayton, Mad River, Miamisburg, Northmont, Northmont Leos, Stebbins Leos, Vandalia, West Carrollton Chair: Lion Vicki Moody 1495 W Evanston Rd Tipp City, OH 45371 Next Meeting 937-832-6060 TBD [email protected] Zone 3: Carlisle, Lebanon, Lebanon Leos, Madison, Mason, Monroe, Monroe Leos, Springboro, Waynesville Chair: Lion Patrick Bookman 1873 S Waynesville Rd Lebanon, OH 45036 Next Meeting 513-448-5525 TBD [email protected] Zone 4: Bethel, Cincinnati Host, Cincinnati Kenwood, Cincinnati Western Hills, Goshen, Northeastern, Northeastern Leos, Ross Chair: Lion David Dennerll 815 Myrtle Ave Terrace Park, OH 45174 Next Meeting 513-708-5375 TBD [email protected] Zone 5: Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Fairborn, Fairborn Leos, Jamestown Chair: Lion Brad King 1687 Kensington Dr Bellbrook, OH 45305 Next Meeting 937-974-1885 TBD [email protected]
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Zone 6: Blanchester, Good Hope, Jeffersonville, New Holland, Port William, Sabina, Washington C.H., Wilmington Chair: Lion Jerry Spahr 10001 W Lancaster Rd Jeffersonville, OH 43128 Next Meeting 740-606-9734 TBD [email protected] Zone 7: Greenfield, Leesburg, Liberty Township, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Mowrystown, New Vienna, Whiteoak Leos Chair: Lion Beatrice Fryman 2641 St Route 321 Sardinia, OH 45171 Next Meeting 937-515-5965 TBD [email protected] Zone 8: Georgetown, Manchester, Mount Orab, Ripley, Ripley Leos, Seaman, West Union Chair: Lion Donald Pursley 113 Beacon Hill Dr Mount Orab, OH 45154 Next Meeting 937-818-5680 TBD [email protected] Zone 9: Beaver, Chillicothe Evening, Frankfort, Minford, Paint Valley, Piketon, Waverly, Waverly Leos, Zane Trace Middle School Leos, Zane Trace High School Leos Chair: Lion Richard Young 59 Sarah Ct Chillicothe, OH 45601 Next Meeting 740-993-9479 TBD [email protected] *Zone meeting dates will be updated in next edition once received
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FUNDRAISERS
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Beavercreek President Mary Steele inducted another new member, Colette Bergin, sponsored by Cathy Doyle.
Beavercreek Lions held a garage sale and donated part of the proceeds to Diabetes Dayton to assist with summer camp for their kids.
Beavercreek conducted a “handing of the gavel” utilizing a snow broom because the gavel was locked in storage.
Chillicothe Evening Chillicothe Evening Lions will be putting flags out on July 4th in honor of Independence Day. They will also have a booth at the Ross County Fair Aug 7-Aug 14. The Chillicothe club also held a Blood Drive on June 28th in which they collected 27 units to save 81 lives! Fish Fry on June 25th was a success and made a profit of over $1,300! Below: new officers for Chillicothe Evening Lions
The next Blood Drive is scheduled for September 27th. Lion President Randy Bliss addressing the Chillicothe club for the final time as President.
Fairborn Leos Current and newly elected officers attended a Dayton Dragons game with the Leo Advisor for the June Officers meeting.
President elect Trevor will be riding in the Fairborn Lions parade float on the 4th of July with the Leo Advisor. Fairborn Leos will be working at the Sweet Corn Festival Aug 21-22 with the Fairborn Lions. Fairborn Leo President Vivi received the 50hr Service Award for 2020-21. Leo Taylor Kelley received the 2020-21 State Leo of the Year award at the State Convention presented by then 1VP Doug Alexander.
Fairborn Leos will host high school blood drive Sep 3 and will sell Chick-Fil-A sandwiches at Unity Day event Sep 10. Leos continuing to collect plastic for bench, contact Robert Borger to help contribute!
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Fairborn Elected new officers at June meeting, inductions will be done by PCC Lydia Houser at July 12th meeting as well as 3 new member inductions. Fairborn Lions will have an info booth at the Fairborn July 3rd Block Party downtown from 2-10pm on Main St. Will also have a Lions “float” in the 4th of July parade with the President, Leo Advisor, and Leo President, among others which kicks off at 2pm, fireworks later in the evening at Community Park. Co-sponsoring a Blood Drive at Fairborn United Methodist Church on July 10th. Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival to happen Aug 21-22 and will be selling Chicken Dinners with corn and fritters again!
Jamestown Held first annual car show and received huge support from the community with over a hundred cars, trucks, and even a semi. Car show also had a kid’s corner and a live band as well as a cornhole tournament. Lions Club food trailer was on site as well. Jamestown Lions will be doing “Movies under the stars” every Sunday night open to the community and serve popcorn, chips, candy, and soda/water. Hosting a farmers’ market every Thursday evening with many vendors as well as food trucks. Sounds like a great family time in Jamestown!
*Please send your club’s doings so your club can be featured in this section like these clubs are*
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Leo Corner
• Advisors, please ensure that your Lions Club President, Secretary, or Club Admin has added you as the Leo Advisor for the 2021-22 year, otherwise, you will not have access inside MyLCI for your Leo Club.
• Make sure you have updated your rosters and have added your Leo officers for the 2021-22 fiscal year. It is highly recommended that you drop off your seniors that have graduated no later than June 30th as this will not affect your current year. Hold your club elections in the April/May timeframe so that you may be able to add them before the July 1st fiscal year hits.
• OH6 District Leo Chair Robert Borger would love to come talk to your club as a guest, please reach out to him at 937-856-6945 or at [email protected]. He is also available to help you and your club with anything you may need including recruiting help, fundraising, and service activity ideas.
• There is hope that the State Youth Committee will be able to put together a State Leo Convention for this year approximately around February 2022. We hope to see many OH6 Leo’s there this year!
• There have been ongoing State Youth Committee meetings throughout the summer for anyone to attend. It is highly recommended you join our Zoom meetings if you have a desire to learn about Leo Club in general or have any questions about anything. We posted the previous 2hr session on the Facebook Ohio Lions Youth page which was chalk-full of everything to know about Leo Club.
• Leo Club Excellence Award nomination is due by August 15th to the District Leo Chair and IPDG: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/leo-awards-and-recognitions
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Lions Club International Website www.lionsclubs.org Multiple District Website www.ohiolions.org District Website www.district13oh6.org Online District Directory Click here Blue Frog Promotions bluefrogpromo.com Lions Club International Store S H O P District Facebook Page Southwest Ohio Lions 13 OH6 District Twitter Page @OhioLions13OH6
Please send your monthly club service projects/fundraisers by the 24th of each month! Leo-Lion Robert Borger
[email protected] or [email protected] (937) 856-6945