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International Association of Lions Clubs
In This Issue:
Lions and UNC Football: p 1
Message from DG: p 2
Global Membership: p 3
Future Leadership: p 3
Boys & Girls Home: p 4
1st Cabinet Meeting recap: p 4
100% Club Qualifications: p 5
VIP Fishing Tournament: p 5
Blast from the Past: p 5
Directory Corrections: p 6
Projects/Fundraisers: p 6
Member News: p 7
DG and 2nd DG schedule: p 7
Community Calendar: p 8
On August 29, 2016 the NC District 31-O Lions completed a successful KidSight eye screening at the UNC Childcare facility. It was done with assistance from three UNC football players. There was a similar screen-ing in Athens, GA last week with the UGA players. The screenings were featured on the Georgia Dome video screen at the UNC-UGA game in Atlanta on September 3rd to demonstrate the Lions partnership with the football teams at these universities in providing service to our communities. 86 children were screened with 5 referrals. The screening was headed by PID Harvey Whitley and PDG Sandy Scarlett as well as Lions from Durham, Union and Alamance County.
October 2016
Dates to Remember:
Oct. 10-16: Worldwide Week of
Service in Sight
Oct 13th: World Sight Day
Oct 15th: International White
Cane Safety Day
November 14th: World Diabetes
Day
November 15th: Postmark dead-
line to submit a winning Peace
Poster entry to the DG
November 15th: Deadline for
Leo October Membership
Growth Award nominations
District Officers
Governor: Laraine Dupree [email protected]
1st Vice District Governor: Karl Ernst [email protected]
2nd Vice District Governor: Susie Dailey [email protected]
Cabinet Secretary: PCC Diane Whitley [email protected]
Cabinet Treasurer: PID Harvey Whitley [email protected]
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Hello Lions,
What a wonderful month we have
had! It really started in late Au-
gust when several Lions from
District 31-O participated in the
KidSight vision screening at the
UNC Day Care Center. Watch-
ing those children and the 3 foot-
ball players from the Tar Heels
interact was heart-warming. The
players quickly learned how to
operate the vision screening cam-
era and proved very effective in
keeping the children’s attention.
We operated in 4 teams and
quickly screened all the children
who had been given permission
to be screened. Many thanks to
the Lions from Alamance County
Lions Club who formed the core
group of NC Lions present.
Thanks also go to the coordina-
tors for making this event hap-
pen.
I continue to make new friends as
I visit the Lions clubs in our dis-
trict. You are working hard to
provide service to your communi-
ties. Club secretaries are once
again reminded to report these
activities on the MyLCI website.
I am beginning to distribute the
banner patches to those clubs
who earned them by reporting
their participation in at least one
of the 4 areas of the Centennial
Service Action Projects last Lions
year.
October represents one of the
busiest months for Lions.
Numerous clubs in our district
will start some of their most
effective fund raisers. Bruns-
wick stew will be plentiful!
Barbecues, festivals, and fairs are
the order of the day! Good luck
to each of you as you raise
money to provide service.
Many of us will be attending the
NC Lions VIP Fishing Tourna-
ment in the coming weeks.
Watching and listening to our
VIPs interact with each other is a
blessing. The shouts of recogni-
tion in “seeing” old friends, the
shouts of joy when catching a
fish – no matter the size, the
sounds of laughter as our VIPs
dance with abandonment remind
me of why we do what we do. If
you need a shot of rejuvenation,
plan to attend this exciting event.
One last thought before you stop
reading! IPDG Randal provided
amazing leadership in the inaugu-
ral year of District 31-O’s
existence. During that year, we
learned just how much we are
alike in our desire to provide
service to others and to improve
someone’s quality of life. We
also learned that we had
approached the administration of
our districts in various ways! We
formed a team. We began work-
ing together! The comment was
made that we all need to be
flexible. Flexibility demands that
we all make adjustments; that we
make compromises; that we don’t
insist on “doing it the way we did
in district _.”
We learn from each other.
“Blessed are the flexible; for
they shall not be bent out of
shape.”
Thank you again for your will-
ingness to give some of yourself
to someone in need.
DG Laraine
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GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM (GMT) DISTRICT 31-O
In my article for the September edition of the district newsletter, I discussed the need for recruit-ing new members and outlined the questions that need to be asked of a club regarding re-cruiting. I indicated that my theme for this year as GMT co-ordinator for the district is “membership recruiting is not a spectator sport.” We all must be involved in identifying and re-cruiting members, we cannot expect someone else to do it. The focus for October is on re-cruiting younger members. A good question to ask is “who will be carrying the banner of your club in 2050?” Or even 2030 or 2020 – just four years away. Attracting younger mem-bers is essential to sustain and perpetuate our clubs in the fu-ture. It can be a real challenge to attract young adults so your club may need to change how it op-erates to get younger members involved. Lions Club International cites six reasons to recruit young adults:
Gain fresh ideas for service
projects and activities Increase the number of hands
to do more service Promote membership that
better reflects your commu-nity
Mirror the current times Breathe life into your club Sustain your club Some strategies to consider in recruiting younger people are knowing the various member-ship programs/dues discounts that may appeal to them such as Family Memberships, Lions Family Cub Program, Student Member Program or Leo Lion Members. Looking in the right places for younger prospective members such as asking current members to invite family mem-bers (children, grandchildren), use of social media (club web-site, Facebook), visit local col-leges/universities, post recruiting flyers in area businesses, or part-nering with a high school or youth group on a joint service project. Talk dues – young peo-ple want to know where their money is going – so be clear about the one-time entrance fee and breakdown how much of
their annual dues go to the club, district and LCI. Also explain what the dues are used for so they understand the connection between their dues and commu-nity support/projects. Some pro-spective members can be con-fused about why they must pay to be volunteers! Always dress appropriately when recruiting – don’t wear business attire or even a Lions vest. Dress more casually in a Lions polo shirt with khaki slacks or jeans which will help young adults feel more comfortable. More information and details for recruiting young-er members can be found at the LCI website. Remember, recruiting is a partic-ipatory sport not a spectator sport, “Just Do It!” My contact information is [email protected] or (336) 841-7506. For Lionism,
Karen Gerringer GMT Coordinator, 31-O
Future Leadership for District 31-O
Lions in good standing
who would like to run for 2nd Vice District Governor
please submit your club’s endorsement to
IPDG Randal Clapp
NOW!!
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District O Boys & Girls Home
At the upcoming Cabinet Meeting on October
29th, I will be collecting the large # 10 cans of
vegetables, sauce, and fruit for the Lions Cottage.
They also are in need of size large winter gloves,
and hats.
For the Lake Cottages I will be collecting Boys
and Girls pull-up Size 3t to 6t, wipes, baby oil,
Diapers newborn to size 6, socks 3 months to 4
years.
Thank you for all you do for the children at the
Boys $& Girls Homes of North Carolina.
Lion Judy Headley
District O Boys & Girls Home Chair
The first District 31O cabinet meeting was held
on Saturday August 20, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church located in Greensboro, NC. In attendance were seventy-two lions includ-
ing: representatives from twenty-seven clubs, two Region Chairpersons, six Zone Chairpersons, fif-teen Club Presidents, and fifteen Club Secretaries.
Minutes, treasurer’s report, and budgetary issues were voted on and approved.
Under “unfinished business” the following awards
were presented:
1. Frances Almond – William L. Woolard-
Friend Level
2. Deloris Ownes – William L. Woolard-
Founder Level
3. Angela Christie- William L. Woolard-
Founder Level
4. Terrie Grooms- Melvin Jones Fellowship
Youth Exchange: PDGs Larry & Paulette Gasperson from District L will be co-chairs of the Youth Exchange in North Carolina from July 8- August 4, 2017. Host families are needed from
July 8-July 22 – students are treated as family. You may house one or two students. Four female and four male students are participating. They will come together to travel around the state from July 22-August 4. During this time, we are asked to plan an activity in our area, such as hosting them overnight as they travel. Perhaps a cookout and sleepover in your Lions Den, pay their admission to the NC Zoo. Mid-Winter Convention: Mid-Winter Conven-
tion is Jan 27 & 28, 2017 at Greensboro Marriott at the airport. A planning meeting was held on Sept. 24 at First UMC in Siler City. Contact 1st
VDG Lion Karl if you’d be interested in helping to continue planning this fun event.
1st Cabinet Meeting for District 31-O
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Since our cabinet meeting on Au-
gust 20, I have received questions
regarding the qualifications for
100% club. The qualifications
have changed from the previous
years in other districts as we have
tried to merge doctrines, policies,
and procedures. Attending of-
ficer training has always been en-
couraged by LCI; that has appar-
ently not been a requirement in
all districts. A district–wide
training session for club officers
was held on May 7, prior to the
start of the new Lions year. This
was done so that the newly elect-
ed officers would have the infor-
mation needed to start the new
year, including district dues and
governor’s goals.
Apparently the information about
the training session date, time,
and location did not get commu-
nicated to everyone. As a result,
over 50% of the clubs were not
represented. Now what do we do
to meet the requirement for of-
ficer training?
Club presidents who attend Inter-
national Director Bruce Beck’s
session with club presidents at
our Mid-Winter Convention on
Saturday, January 28, 2016 will
receive credit for officer training.
Secretaries who complete the
Club Secretary Online Training
and send the completed work-
book to Cabinet Secretary Diane
Whitley will receive credit for
officer training for the 2016-2017
year.
I am still convinced that attending
the district’s annual officer train-
ing sessions is an important in-
vestment in the efficient opera-
tion of each club. As Lions inter-
act with other Lions, hearing their
accomplishments and challenges,
we learn from our peers. The in-
formation on the website is good
for general knowledge; but it does
not offer information specific for
each district. Every year will hold
its own special goals, changes
and challenges. Even those sec-
retaries who have held that posi-
tion for multiple years can be re-
minded of what is expected from
each level of Lions in a specific
year.
Thank you for all you do to make
your club number one!
DG Laraine
VIP FISHING TOURNAMENT
October 17-20, 2016
All VIPs are invited!
Lions Clubs should contact the
VIPs in their communities
to help them with
transportation
and/or funding as needed.
Contact Pinkey Jordan,
District VIP Fishing Tournament
Chairperson
For additional information.
From the Randolph Room Photo Collection. Caption
reads: Left to right, Booker Dalton, Helen Dickinson
Rich, Van Rich & Allen F. Holt with their Model T
Fords in the traffic circle at the east end of Worth St.
Photo came from the Randolph County Public Library
Historic Photograph Collection. circa 1952
Van Rich has been a Lion with the Asheboro Lions
Club since 1963.
A Blast from the Past
100% Club Qualifications
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These are further corrections found not previously handed out with the district directories.
Page 37: Oakboro Lions Club Nancy Barnhardt change address to Oakboro, NC 28129
Page 43: Wingate Lions Club Patricia Edwards change PO Box to PO Box 823
Page 50: Updated information for PDG Brad Logsdon
Aberdeen Lions Club
12 Village by the Lake
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Email– [email protected]
October 1 James Phillips Fall &
Tractor Show McLeansville LC
October 6 Chicken & Barbecue
Public Works Facility Oxford LC
October 8 Liberty Friends
“Friends & Vendors” Event
Liberty LC
October 8 Goldston Old
Fashioned Day Goldston LC
October 15 Pancake Breakfast
Siler City LC
October 20 Brunswick Stew
orders due for p/u on 10/27
Alamance Comm. LC
October 28 Spaghetti Supper
Wingate Bapt. Church Wingate
LC
October 29 Strides Walk Car-
thage LC
November 1 Pancake Breakfast
Liberty LC
November 8 MSU @ DSS, Maple
Street, Greensboro Greensboro
Host LC
November 12 Pancake Breakfast
and MSU Pleasant Garden LC
November 24 Turkey Shoot
Unionville LC
December 10 Greensboro
Christmas Parade Greensboro
Host LC
December 17 VIP Christmas Par-
ty, Friendly Avenue Bapt. Church
Zone 7
Every Saturday from October 1st
through Thanksgiving Turkey
Shoot Indian Trail LC
1st Saturday every month
through March (?) Brunswick
Stew McLeansville LC
Club Projects and
Fundraisers
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DG Meeting Dates for September
and October October 3rd Greensboro Host Lions Club
October4th Laurel Hill Lions Club
October 6th High Point Lions Club
October 10th Pinebluff Lions Club
October 11th Eden Evening Lions Club
October 13th Alamance Lions Club
October 16-17 VIP Fishing Tournament
October 24th Piedmont High School Leo Instal-
lation
October 25th Farmer Lions Club
October 27th Broadway Lions Club
October 29th 2nd Cabinet Meeting/Sanford
November 3rd Waxhaw Lions Club
November 10th Jamestown Lions Club
November 11-12 NC COG Meeting/Wilmington
November 13th NCLI Board Meeting/
Wilmington
DG Meeting Dates continued
November 14th West Montgomery Lions Club
November 17th Vass Lions Club
November 28th Gate City Lions Club
2nd VDG Meeting Dates for
September and Beyond
October 6th Biscoe Lions Club
October 10th Rockingham Lions Club
October 20th Ellerbe Lions Club
March 2nd Hamlet Lions Club
March 27th Unionville Lions Club
Durham
Margaret E. Clemons (sponsored by Craig Brown)
McLeansville
Casey A. Reed (sponsored by Brandy Reed)
Wingate
Philip Martelli (transferred from another club)
Greensboro
George M. Barker
Lion since February 1, 1983
Greensboro Hamilton Lakes
Donald Lindsay
Lion since February 1, 1986
Sanford
James Naylor
Lion since March 1, 1962
31N 1st VDG James Kiser
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“Goldston Old Fashion Day”
Street festival Saturday Oct 8, 2016 9am-4pm Downtown Goldston
100+ vendors Crafts, Food, games, pony rides, kids’ activities….and so
much more. Lions will be serving up some good ol’ ice cream, be sure to
stop by for a while. A DG has been known to stop by every now and then.
Siler City Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Adults- $6.00 Ages 12 and under- $3.00
October 15, 2016 6:30am to 11:00am
First United Methodist Church
1101 W. Raleigh Street
Mid-Winter Convention: Save the Dates!
Dates: January 27 and 28, 2017
Location: Greensboro/High Point Marriott Airport
Keynote speaker: International Director Bruce Beck
(and wife Erin) from Minnesota
Challenge: Let’s have ID Bruce induct 50 new
members during the banquet.
Stay tuned for more from 1st DG Karl Ernst