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Mane Lioner September 2017 Page

In this issue:

Cover Story (Sheehan) 1

CC Dennis Pulley 2

District 6C 3-9

District 6-NE 10-16

State Office 15

District 6-SE 17-19

District 6-W 20-22

Public Relations 23

LCIF 24

Used Eyeglass Program 25

RMLEIF 26

Ensight 27

State Convention 28-33

GLT 34

GMT 35

GST 36

Sight & Blindness 37

KidSight 38

Long Range Planning 39

Leader Dogs 40

Lions Svc for Children 41

Colorado Lions Camp 42

Speech Contest 43

Centennial 44

Tom’s Trivia 45

March 2017

Spring Issue

Mane Lioner MD6 Welcomes LCI 3rd VP Candidate

PID Brian Sheehan to Our Convention

A publica�on of The Lions Clubs of Colorado, MD-6

BRIAN E. SHEEHAN

PAST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

Brian E. Sheehan, from Bird Island, Minnesota, USA,

was elected to serve a two- year term as a director of

Lions Clubs Interna(onal at the associa(on’s 94th In-

terna(onal Conven(on, held in Sea,le, Washington,

USA July 4-8, 2011.

Past Director Sheehan is the founder and CEO of Rural

Computer Consultants, a so3ware development com-

pany.

A member of the Bird Island Lions Club since 1991, he

has held many offices within the associa(on, including

council chairperson, long range planning chairperson,

membership chairperson, reten(on chairperson, women’s ini(a(ve chairperson

and the MD conven(on chairperson. He has also served as the chairperson of the

Headquarter Opera(on & Finance Commi,ee, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

Seminars chairperson, Lions University coordinator, DGE group leader, GMT liaison

and board appointee to several commi,ees including Cons(tu(ons and Bylaws,

LCIF Execu(ve, LCI Execu(ve, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum and the Centen-

nial Ac(on commi,ees. He has been a presenter at numerous Lions events, includ-

ing the USA/Canada Forum. He currently serves as the GLT area leader and is a

member of the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Planning Commi,ee.

In recogni(on of his service to the associa(on, he has received numerous awards in-

cluding Club Lion of the Year, the District 5M 4 Diabetes Awareness Award, the MD

5M Web Site Apprecia(on Award, the MD 5M Al Jensen Leadership Award, the

Founders Membership Growth Award, six Interna(onal President’s Cer(ficates of

Apprecia(on, an Interna(onal President’s Leadership Award, four Interna(onal Pres-

ident’s Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the asso-

cia(on bestows upon its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addi(on to his Lions ac(vi(es, Past Director Sheehan is ac(ve in numerous profes-

sional and community organiza(ons. He has served as president of Bird Island Civic

and Commerce, director of the Learning Funhouse and as a member of various school

commi,ees. He also received the 2011 U.S. Small Business Associa(on Minnesota

Small Business Person of the Year Award.

Past Director Sheehan and his wife, Lori, also a Lion and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow,

have two sons and two daughters.

Mane Lioner September 2017

Well here we are with the first half of the 2017-2018 Lions' year behind

us.

The next few months will fly by especially for the 1st and 2nd VDG's as

they prepare for their training. Which will help prepare them for the

coming year.

The 1st VDG's have traveled to Wichita, KS in early February to a,end

training with Area Leaders, GLT PID Ed McCormick, GMT PID Bill Phillipi

and GST PID John Harper. They will complete more training in Denver,

March 9-11, 2018. The 1st and 2nd VDG's from Idaho, New Mexico, Utah

and Wyoming will be part of the training in Denver. The next block of

their training will be prior to the Interna(onal Conven(on in Las Vegas

June 30-July 3, 2018.

1st and 2nd VDG's, ask for, and accept, any help you feel you need during

this (me and during your year as DG. While you are the key person for

your District YOU DO NOT NEED TO CARRY THE LOAD ALONE!!!! Within

each District there is a lot of experience that can be helpful. I will tell you,

your year will be over very quickly. While it takes involvement, enjoy the

(me. Some of you are serving another term for your District so you know what I am saying is true. Those of you who are

considering a District posi(on please talk with current and past District leaders to find out what the expecta(ons are.

The 2018 Conven(on Commi,ee has worked hard and will con(nue to do so right up through the MD 6 Conven(on May

18-19, 2018. We have a great couple as our guests, PID Brian Sheehan and his wife Lori. Both are great speakers. Brian is

also on the ballot at the interna(onal conven(on for the Lions Interna(onal 3rd Vice President.

Star(ng in 2014, Lions launched a Centennial Celebra(on to commemorate their 100 year anniversary. For the past three

years the four service areas were Youth, Environment, Hunger and Sight. This year diabetes was added. As of today (Feb

12, 2018) 215,542,725 people have been served around the world in these five areas. As a Mul(ple District let's put a

huge final push on and have 100% of the MD 6 clubs repor(ng for the state.

As always, I thank each and every one of you for all you do for your Club, Community, District, Mul(ple District and Lions

Worldwide.

RespecNully submi,ed,

Dennis M. Pulley

MD 6 Council Chair 2017-2018

CC Dennis Pulley

C: 970.227.9619

[email protected]

Lion Dennis is a member of the Orchard Mesa Lions Club.

CCDENNISPULLEY

MULTIPLE DISTRICT 6 - COLORADO

“Only those who have learned the power of sincere “Only those who have learned the power of sincere “Only those who have learned the power of sincere “Only those who have learned the power of sincere

and selfless contribution experience life's deepest and selfless contribution experience life's deepest and selfless contribution experience life's deepest and selfless contribution experience life's deepest

joy: true fulfillment.” joy: true fulfillment.” joy: true fulfillment.” joy: true fulfillment.” Tony Robbins


St Patrick’s Day Parade

Once again this year, Lions District 6C will use Denver’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

downtown to highlight its community service. Rocky Mountain Cyber Club’s

Janice Davis will head things up.

The theme this year will be Lions and Sight. We will have stuffed Lions with

eyeglasses, among other decora(ons. There will also be men(on of our

statewide Recycle for Sight program, with perhaps a 4-foot high wooden box

designed by the Denver Den as a highlight.

In years past, par(cipants from the District have been treated to occasional

signs from a beneficiaries of our programs or projects saying “thanks” to Lions

for services provided. For me, these placards have been quite mo(va(onal and

gra(fying.

6C will feature eight cars and a truck at the Parade. Please contact Janice at

[email protected] if you’d like to par(cipate.

6C will focus energy from March through June 2018 on public rela(ons, per an

ini(a(ve approved

at the January Cab-

inet mee(ng. In

March, the Parade

will be a good opportunity to reach out to the Denver com-

munity and let people here know what we do.

A3erwards, treat yourself to a Denver Park Hill Lions Club

corned beef and cabbage meal at TREA, 1599 Dayton Street.

Hope to see you on the 17th

!

DG Steve Kinsky

303.263.3901

[email protected]

Lion Steve is a member of the Lions Club of Denver.

DGSTEVEKINSKY

DISTRICT 6-C - COLORADO

Helping people

see the world

through different eyes…

“I will love the light for it shows me the “I will love the light for it shows me the “I will love the light for it shows me the “I will love the light for it shows me the

way, yet I will endure the darkness because way, yet I will endure the darkness because way, yet I will endure the darkness because way, yet I will endure the darkness because

it shows me the stars.” it shows me the stars.” it shows me the stars.” it shows me the stars.” Og Mandino


THANK YOU, COLORADO LIONS, FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!! This is something we

should always have on our mind – the service we provide to and for our communi(es.

While there are many common ac(vi(es amongst the Lions clubs in our state, there

are also have many unique a,ributes that make each ac(vity special. When Melvin

Jones sought to create an organiza(on, whose mission was to give back, his focus was

not to ask people to give up their individuality, rather, he worked at bringing together

clubs of varying backgrounds and community involvement in an effort to magnify what

was already happening. He wanted an organiza(on that encourages community in-

volvement, that supports the work of individual clubs from a core belief of giving back.

In working on seTng goals for the coming year, First Vice District Governors have four (4) basic areas of focus: Leadership

Development, Membership Development, Service and LCIF (Lions Clubs Interna(onal Founda(on). One of the biggest chal-

lenges a District Governor has is to somehow foster and encourage members to become involved in the leadership of not

only their own clubs, but in the district and possibly at the state level. Not everyone can or should move up the chairs, but

there are many who might if given a nudge.

Membership. That perpetual issue with trying to increase our numbers. We all are (red of hearing about it, but this is the

single biggest problem Lions in the United States faces. Many shoulders make for lighter loads, and the more members we

have, the more we can fulfill the mission of the organiza(on. If your club is successful, how might you be able to help anoth-

er club be just as successful? Teamwork! Becoming a leader at the Zone, Region or District level is one way to make things

happen by sharing what’s working and encouraging each other. We are not lone wolves, we are a pride of Lions!

Service is the fundamental mission of the Lions. It is what we do that makes a difference in people’s lives and in our commu-

nity. In our society today, we need this more than ever! Lions serve because they WANT to! We don’t serve because we get

rewards or for the pat on the back, we do it because we want to make our communi(es a be,er place to live and work. Why

do we keep this such a secret? We need members to serve, and we need leaders to help us focus and make sure everyone is

working together.

Finally, there is Lions Clubs Interna(onal Founda(on. LCIF. This founda(on has provided over $1,000,000,000 (that is a BIL-

LION) in grants over its short 50 years of existence. Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, fires, tsunamis…you name it

LCIF immediately responds with money to local Lions to help the community. Here in Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Lions

Eye Ins(tute was created using LCIF assistance, and the recent expansion of the Ins(tute received another $625,000 from

LCIF. We have received tens of thousands of dollars for tornadoes, floods and fires as well. LCIF is funded primarily by Lions

members.

Bo,om line, we need more people like YOU! We need more members so we can do more! We need current members to

take a risk and choose to mover up the leadership line. We need leaders to help mo(vate and coordinate. We need people

to help serve our communi(es. Don’t be bashful! Be passionate and Proac(ve rather than Reac(ve. Don’t wait to be asked,

stand up volunteer! Ask others to join you, as o3en as necessary. Share your excitement for Lionism!

WE SERVE!!!!!!

6C 1VDG Lion Rick Argotsinger

1STVDGRICKARGOTSINGER

DISTRICT 6-C

1st

VDG Rick Argotsinger

303.204.5289

[email protected]

Lion Rick is a member of the Highlands Ranch Lions Club.


Six Important Reasons to Attend the District/State Lions Conventions!

This year in my travels I have discovered that there are many Lions who have never

a,ended a district or state conven(on. When I ask why they o3en men(on that

they think only district and state “leaders” a,end and that they don’t need to a,end

as they are only a “regular” Lion. The fact is that we are all Lions “leaders” and

a,endance at a district or state conven(on is important for all Lions. Here are six

reasons to a,end a district and/or state Lions conven(on.

Elec(ons for your District Vice Governors and Governor take place along with Trus-

tees and Directors for our statewide en((es. Other ballot measures can include

changes to our District or State Cons(tu(on and Bylaws. Each club has the oppor-

tunity to elect delegates to vote at these conven(ons and each club gets one vote

for every ten club members (or frac(on thereof). This is your club’s opportunity to

make your opinions known and have a voice in the district. Delegates must have

paperwork from their club secretary cer(fying them as an official delegate. Please

take the opportunity to talk about ballot measures and candidates at a club mee(ng

before the conven(on to make sure that your club members voices are heard. As

with vo(ng in local and na(onal elec(ons your vote can make a difference!

District and State Conven(ons provide an opportunity to learn more about Lions

efforts in your community as well as throughout the state and the world. Speakers

at conven(ons can include our own Colorado en((es, as well as speakers on focus areas for Lions Clubs Interna-

(onal. Examples include informa(on on diabetes, vision, disaster relief and more. At our upcoming mul(ple district

(State) conven(on we will host Brian Sheehan, the candidate for Third Vice President for Lions Clubs Interna(on-

al. What an opportunity to meet a future President of Lions Clubs Interna(onal!

Conven(ons provide an opportunity to gather for fellowship with other Lions. These events are the perfect opportunity

to meet with Lions that you don’t see on a regular basis and get updates on how things are going. This is also a great

place to share ideas regarding club projects, service opportuni(es and events. You can even steal (I mean borrow!) a

few great ideas that would work well for your own club. No need to reinvent the wheel!

You can help build Lion leadership by invi(ng a new(er) club member to a,end with you. You never know when a

presenta(on or speaker at a conven(on will spark a new passion one of your club members. Conven(ons also provide

new members with a look at what happens at the district or state level. This can o3en spark an interest in stepping up

to addi(onal leadership opportuni(es that are available at the district or mul(ple district level. This allows us to iden(fy

poten(al candidates for future leadership posi(ons.

Conven(ons are also a great place to say THANK YOU! We all know that service in our communi(es doesn’t happen

without a lot of work on the part of Lions. The district and state conven(ons are a wonderful opportunity to recognize

the incredible work that Lions and Clubs have done throughout the year. EVERY Lion deserves to be recognized for their

efforts and we want you to come so we can celebrate that.

Finally, we are all Lions because “We Serve” but we are also Lions because it is FUN. So come and have some fun as we

celebrate another fabulous year of service in our respec(ve communi(es and throughout the state.

Yours in Lionism,

Holly Rutherford-Allen

2nd Vice District Governor

2nd

VDG Holly Rutherford-Allen

H: 720.325.7078

C: 303.726.0778

[email protected]

2NDVDGHOLLYRUTHERFORD-ALLEN

DISTRICT 6-C

Lion Holly is a proud member of the Cha ield Lions Club.


From the Golden Transcript, Tuesday, January 30, 2018

75 years of Golden Lions

Local service club celebrates milestone

anniversary Christy Steadman

[email protected]

For the past 75 years, the Golden Lions Club has had its paws in a

li,le of everything Golden.

“Giving back to the community,” said Golden Lion Ed Dorsey.

“That’s what we do.”

More specifically, you’re likely to see Lions serving a,endees at

almost every community event. The club donates funds that help

local organiza(ons flourish or sends high schoolers to college. And

their efforts help beau(fy the neighborhood parks.

“I’m extremely proud of the kinds of things we’re able to do,” said

John Spice, who joined the Golden Lions Club in 2000 a3er he re-

(red the year prior. “We do a lot of good. I’m glad to tell anybody

I’m part of the Golden Lions Club.”

The Golden Lions truly go above and beyond for the community in so many ways, said Golden resident Vicki Wagner and long-

(me volunteer at the visitors’ center.

“Over the years, they’ve done so much,” she said. “They’re always there to lend a helping hand.”

At the Golden Visitors Center, the club laid the brick pathway and installed a drip irriga(on system for the flowerbed, Wagner

said.

The Lions “are a great group of men and women always willing to step up,” Wagner said. “They’re wonderful.”

The Golden Lions welcome all to its annual free chili supper and organizes the community Fourth of July celebra(on. Ask the

membership about their favorite volunteer ac(vity and many say the Colorado Lions KidSight Program — which provides free

vision screening and follow-up for children six months through six years.

O3en, a young child can’t ar(culate a vision problem because they may not know they have one, Dorsey said. The screenings

can help detect a problem so it can be tended to and corrected early in life, he added.

The Lions’ say that the 2016-17 fiscal year, 54,097 children in Colorado were screened through the program, and 6,036 of those

children were referred for a complete eye exam.

“It’s about finding problems in kids before it becomes a worse problem,” Dorsey said.

But, he added, it’s also a fun volunteer event. “Going out and working with the 4-and-5-year-old kids can really be a hoot.”

Aside from their presence at well-a,ended community events — serving free hot cider at the Candlelight Walk in December

and volunteering at Buffalo Bill Days in the summer, for example — Golden Lions have also been long associated with their

work in the city’s neighborhood parks. They’ve built dugouts, tennis courts, restroom facili(es, gazebos, picnic pavilions and

worked on a number of roof replacement projects.

“Those are really nice ameni(es that people enjoy,” said Rod Tarullo, director of Parks, Recrea(on and Golf for the city. “They

care about the community.”

Prime examples of parks that have benefited from the club’s work include Ulysses Park, and of course the club’s namesake

Lions Park.

Golden Lion Judd Dickey hands a cup of warm cider to Braelyn

Matlock, 6, in the parking lot of the Golden Visitors Center a3er

the 2016 Candlelight Walk. The Lions provide and serve the cider

for free, and it is something Candlelight Walk a,endees look

forward to each year.

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Golden Lions Help with Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts

The Golden Lions Club volunteered to help the Golden Kiwanis Club

and other Kiwanis Clubs pack 20,000 meals. The meals will be sent to

Puerto Rico to support their recovery efforts. Over 100 volunteers

par(cipated in packing event. 6C District Governor Steve Kinsky and

First Lady Lion Susy joined us.

Thank you from the event organizer, "Thanks to everyone who par(ci-

pated in this great event. A generous sponsor has been found to facili-

tate the delivery of our 20K meal packs, plus an addi(onal 20K donat-

ed by another organiza(on, to the island of Puerto Rico! While they

probably won't make it by Christmas, we hope to provide some relief

shortly a3er the New Year.

"Our collec(ve energy was truly inspiring as we completed our mis-

sion in record (me! We con(nue to look for crea(ve ways to support

the recovery in Puerto Rico. “

"Thanks again for the comradery and support. I feel proud and

blessed to be part of a group so energized to help those in need, es-

pecially at this busy (me of year! Who knew helping others could be

so much fun! You guys are awesome!"

Golden Lions Club 100th Anniversary Project

THe Golden Lions Club partnered with the

City of Golden to purchase and erect a new

gazebo in Vanover Park for their Centennial

Project. This project is to commemorate 100

years of Lionism (1917-2017) and to honor

all Golden Veterans for their service. A pic-

nic table and two benches will be installed

in the Spring. The Golden Lions Club are also

celebra(ng their 75th Anniversary (1942-

1917).

But Tarullo pointed to a couple other projects: a re-roofing project at Tony Grampsas Memorial

Sports Complex, commonly known as Grampsas park, 4471 Salvia St.; and another at Vanover

Park, located Ford and Water streets, expected to be complete this spring.

Although Spice especially enjoys the outdoor projects — he spent most of his career at a desk in front of a computer, and he

likes working with his hands — the Golden Lions do much more: providing scholarships to Golden High School students, spon-

soring special needs children to a,end the Colorado Lions Camp, suppor(ng the city’s police, firefighters, faith-based groups

and nonprofits.

And “we’re just a small piece of the largest service organiza(on in the world,” Spice said. “That’s a good feeling, too.”

The Lions are priceless to the Chris(an Ac(on Guild’s cause and mission, said Kelly Ivan, the opera(ons manager for the non-

profit. The Chris(an Ac(on Guild is a food bank and thri3 store.

And “they’re a pleasure to work with,” Ivan said. “They always have smiles on their faces.”

The Lions are a vital part of the Golden community, she said, and everything that Golden has to offer.

“Their generosity trickles down. You can’t be untouched by the Lions Club in some way,” Ivan said. “They make up what Golden

is.”

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Lion Marchelle Heslep, long(me

member and secretary of the Thornton Lions

Club has transferred to the Owensboro Lions

Club in Kentucky. She moved there Thanksgiv-

ing weekend 2017. Prior to her leaving, the

Thornton Lions had a party for her where they

said good bye and honored this great Lion.

“We miss her, but wish her well with her new

club,” said IPCC Andy Smith, who has taken

over the du(es as Club Secretary.

Lion Marchelle is widely known in 6C for her

Club Secretary training and other work in the

district.

CRM Cyber Lion Tamara Thorn, along with 190 other women, traveled to Mon-

tego Bay in Jamaica for a mission trip. We do-

nated kindle tablets, school supplies and taught

CPR. Colgate sponsored free dental screenings

provided by den(sts dona(ng their services to

the children of three schools (St. Mary's, Mt.

Zion, and Wafford Hill). We were there for three

days and provided 15 hours of service to the

school sites. More than 400 children were pro-

vided with dental screenings. Addi(onal educa-

(on ac(vi(es taught children about bullying,

hygiene, and healthy ea(ng. Reported by Lion

Janice Davis.


Gree(ngs Fellow Lions,

I would like to recognize the following clubs for welcoming new members into

their clubs so far this Lions year: Akron 2; Brush 4; Fort Collins 1; Fort Collins

Poudre Valley 1; Fort Morgan 2; Gill 11; Haxtun 1; Holyoke 6; Hudson-

Keenesburg 4; Kersey 2; Kirk 3; LaSalle 3; Longmont Himalayas 12; Loveland

2; Lyons 1; Milliken Johnstown 1; Peetz 1; Sterling 3; Windsor 1; Wray 3 – a

total of 64 new members. More ideas to share and more hands to help in the

community, way to go.

If your club hasn’t had any new members this year, why not? GeTng the

a,en(on of prospec(ve members means that your club offers a service to

your community that is meaningful. Most people enjoy helping others, so are

you invi(ng non-members to help at your fundraisers or community events?

Is there a need in your community where you can team up with another or-

ganiza(on to help make a bigger difference? Are you reaching out to students

in your communi(es and encouraging them to par(cipate in the Peace Poster

Contest, the Speech Contest or to apply for any scholarships that may be

available? When you do KidSight screenings, is the school aware of the other

contribu(ons that you make in your community? Make sure that your com-

munity is aware that you are part of it and working to improve it.

It is proven that out of 10 people that you talk to, you will get nine no’s and

one yes. Are you talking to enough people to get the one yes? Have you

thought about doing a Membership Event? Sharing your projects on You Tube and Facebook? This is a great resource

in giving ideas to get members, and to keep them: h,p://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/lions/global-ac(on-team/gmt-

toolbox/membership-growth-event.php

Your clubs make such a difference in your community, thank you.

Please send in event informa(on and pictures so that we can share your upcoming events and your successes in our

quarterly District newsle,er (send informa(on to Karin Schwols, our District Secretary), on our District Facebook page

(Colorado Lions 6NE, h,ps://www.facebook.com/coloradolions6ne/) and our new District Webpage (h,p://e-

district.org/sites/district6ne/index.php). Our District IT person, Sai Nandun, is wan(ng to fill our pages with everything

that you can send to him so let’s fill these sites so that others can see the great things that you are doing.

If you have pictures that you would like to share at our District Conven(on on

April 7th

, be sure to send them to Karin Schwols as soon as possible.

May the difference we make in this world be a posi(ve one.

DG Debbie Day 6NE

DG Debbie Day

H: 970-658-3722

C: 970-590-5965

[email protected]

DGDEBBIEDAY

DISTRICT 6-NE - COLORADO

Lion Debbie is a member of the Briggsdale Lions Club.


JUST ASK! WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU ASKED SOME-

ONE TO JOIN YOUR LIONS CLUB? HOW LONG HAS IT

BEEN?

I recently had the honor and privilege to induct seven members into the Sterling Lions

Club! It was a very exci(ng evening for me and for this very ambi(ous club in 6NE. I

commend them for puTng together, not only the induc(on ceremony, but a great ori-

enta(on as to what the Sterling Lions Club is all about and a general orienta(on about

Lions Clubs in general! It again got me to thinking that we are all capable of ASKING

others to join us in this adventure of service for our communi(es and world!

Lions Clubs Interna(onal has a wonderful program called “Just Ask!” This is just one of

many resources available to support your club. “Just Ask!” is a “New Member Re-

crui(ng Guide for Clubs.” The guide is designed to guide your club through the process

of recrui(ng new members and effec(vely managing club growth. The strength of your

membership and the health of your club will determine your ability to do what all Lions

love to do—SERVE. So keep in mind that MORE MEMBERS MEANS MORE SERVICE!

Although the concept is simple—JUST ASKING community members to join—the guide will help your club prepare an effec-

(ve plan so you are successful when you’re ready to ask. “Just Ask!” is a four-step process for recrui(ng new members: 1)

Preparing your club, 2) Crea(ng your club’s growth plan, 3) Implemen(ng your club’s growth plan, and 4) Welcoming your

new members.

Prepare your club. Decide what you want your club to be. Iden(fy what you want your club to accomplish. Decide what

your goals are—Why does your club want new members? Who are your target members? Who will help your club recruit?

Encourage your members to take on roles such as organizing, promo�ng, reaching out, and welcoming. Each of your mem-

bers has strengths and preferences.

Create your club’s growth plan. Your organizing Lions should take the lead in crea(ng the plan. Share the plan with your

club members. Then answer these ques(ons: Who will we recruit and where and when will we recruit? What recrui(ng ac-

(vi(es will best fit your club and community? The promo(on Lions should take the lead in this area and prepare the materi-

als to use that prospec(ve members would want to see about your club and the associa(on. In promo(ng the informa(onal

mee(ng, consider: 1) asking each club member to bring one non-Lion; 2) send invita(ons by mail or email; 3) place an ad

promo(ng the mee(ng in your local newspaper. THEN, make sure you plan a great informa(onal mee(ng: have a short (one

hour or less) prepared program focused on your club’s goals; fully explain the cost of joining your Lions club; communicate

the date, (me, and place of your regular mee(ngs; and have members speak one-on-one with prospec(ve members during

light refreshments.

Implement your club’s growth plan. Reach out to prospec(ve members. The outreach Lions should take the lead on this.

When recrui(ng, always ask, “Has anyone ever asked you to join the Lions club?” If ‘no,’ then ask if they are interested in

giving back to or serving the community in some way. If ‘yes,’ try to find out why they didn’t join. When making personal

visits to businesses to recruit, spend 3-5 minutes or leave a brochure. Always be posi(ve! Host the informa(onal mee(ng

and show prospec(ve members what is special about Lions and your Lions club. Follow-up with any a,endees that did not

fill out a membership applica(on. Regularly review the goals of your club growth plan and adjust.

Welcome new members. The welcoming Lions should take the lead. Conduc(ng a new member induc(on ceremony as a

symbolic beginning to a member’s service as a Lion is key to lifelong reten(on of a member. It is important for new members

to feel welcome and to receive informa(on about your club and the larger associa(on through offering orienta(on and men-

toring through their sponsors.

1st

VDGE/IPDG Carol Lambert

970.370.0364

[email protected]

1STVDGPDGCAROLLAMBERT

DISTRICT 6-NE

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2NDVDGMICHELLEMCGOWAN

DISTRICT 6-NE

What a great year this has been for our Leos in 6NE! New Leo Clubs are forming,

and Leos are now turning 18 and are joining Lions with great enthusiasm and new

project ideas!

On February 4th

the Gill Lions were honored to induct 11 Leos into the Club to be-

come ac(ve Lion members.

We keep hearing how we need to bring the Millennials in, but we have Leos who know who we are, what we do and why

we do it.

If we listen to the Leos to see what they would like to do, you would be surprised on the 21st

Century ideas they have for

Lions. In 6NE, Leo Advisors have created a new posi(on for the Leos in the District,

6NE LTL (Leo Team Leader).

The la,er part of January, 6NE LTL got the Leos together through social media, and created F.U.N. (Fix by Understanding

the Needs).

Here are examples of how they incorporated that within their communi(es:

The Lyon Leos are working closely with Habitat for Humanity to repair homes that were affected in the 2013 flood.

Himalayan Leos are teaching Nepalese to grade school children.

Loveland Leos are helping the Salva(on Army and the Food Banks.

The Gill Leos are helping families with monthly projects to fulfill needs in their community.

In 6NE, we will always be growing if we just take the (me and have the open mind set to listen to Leos.

6NE 2VDG Lion Michelle McGowan

(Gill Lions Club)

Involve your new members. People join Lions to SERVE. Make sure they become ac(vely involved in your club and your

service projects to ensure they have a good experience. Members get involved for a number of reasons: TO SERVE their com-

muni(es; TO BE INVOLVED with a specific service or cause; TO BE WITH friends; TO BECOME A LEADER in the community; TO

BE WITH other family members who are already members. Keep members involved by asking their opinions.

JUST ASK! WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU ASKED SOMEONE TO JOIN YOUR LIONS CLUB!

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2nd

VDG Michelle McGowan

970-330-4718

[email protected]

Lion Carol is a member of the New Raymer Prairie Lions Club


B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O and BINGO was his name-o – the Holyoke Lions Club game!!

The Lions held community bingo in the early 90’s for a few years. Having requests to bring it back, the Holyoke Lions

started bingo again in 2009 on the 2nd

and 4th

Sunday of the month. The net proceeds are used for an annu-

al $1,000 scholarship, to sponsor various "youth" community events and for repairs of their Den. While members as-

sist in various ways, the bingo commi,ee consists of 4 members of which two are games managers.

The Commi,ee A very faithful player verifies that all 75 numbers are present

Checking if we have a valid winner Our group of very dedicated players


From the State Office…

There have been some changes in

recent years that you may not be

aware of.

Some council mee(ngs have been

online cyber mee(ngs via Go to

Mee(ng, par(cularly those in win-

ter months. Up to 50 people may

a,end these mee(ngs, first come-

first served. By the way, any Lion is

welcome at council mee(ngs. It is

YOUR state organiza(on at work!

Your Lions club, zone, district, com-

mi,ee may use the account to host

your own mee(ng. I can provide

you with informa(on to set up. On-

ly one mee(ng per (me slot is possible.

Council mee(ng minutes and council and state commi,ee

reports are now on our state website shortly following each

mee(ng and every Lion in Colorado has access! If you need

help accessing the username and password, your club secre-

tary should have the informa(on or you may contact me at

the email above. There is a lot of other informa(on on our

website, including conven(on informa(on. Check it out at

www.colions.org.

ATTENTION CLUB SECRETARIES: You are aware that club sec-

retary repor(ng is now done online at MyLion. I’m told it’s an

easy process, and if you are struggling, you may want to con-

tact your district’s cabinet secretary or another club secretary

who I’m sure will be happy to walk you through the process.

With club officer elec(ons quickly approaching, it is important

that you be prepared to file your PU101 online. I can access

the informa(on for the directory through MyLion so you don’t

need to send me a copy. LCI needs the report by May 15, and

that (meline will work for me too, but do yourself a favor and

file as soon as your club holds your elec(on so you don’t for-

get.

Spring is just around the corner and so is conven(on (me! Get

your registra(ons and room reserva(ons in as soon as possi-

ble. Conven(ons are for conduc(ng business, but mostly it’s

about the fun! Conven(ons are for ALL Lions! This year at the

state conven(on in Breckenridge, our interna(onal guest is

PID Brian Sheehan (see front page). What a great opportunity

to meet this dynamic Lion and his Lion wife Lori. Check out the

conven(on sec(on of this issue and come for some or all of

the fun! PDG Cathy Valenzuela and her commi,ee are work-

ing hard to make this a great conven(on...you won’t be disap-

pointed! See you there!

Carol Louks

State Office Manager

720.542-8700

[email protected]


I loved this parable. Before seTng out from his father's homestead a young man's

father pulled him aside and said "There's only one thing any of us ever need to

make it in this world, three strong bones."

"Three bones?" the young man ques(oned with a raised brow. "Three bones" his

father repeated, "A wishbone, a jawbone, and a backbone."

"You need a strong wishbone to dream big and imagine a life of endless possibili-

(es. Keep your jawbone intact and ask for help when you need it. Speak your

mind when you have to and raise insighNul ques(ons to feed your curiosity and

your intellect. Finally, let your backbone be as strong as the courage, effort, and

determina(on you'll need to achieve your goals."

The young man smiled and turned and headed down the road toward his future.

We could make good use of these three bones in our Lions Clubs. District 6 SE con-

(nues to enjoy a good and produc(ve year. At last count we have received 26 new

members, with 3 more being inducted this month. Thanks to all of our clubs for

working hard to achieve this goal. We just had our third cabinet mee(ng. Thanks

to Pueblo Charter and Avondale Vineland Clubs for hos(ng.

6SE has declared candidates for District Gov.

1st and 2nd VDG's. We have worked hard to

develop a strong bench of poten(al lead-

ers. Hat's off to our Past District Gov. Associa-

(on for iden(fying and encouraging these new

leaders.

We will host our district Speech contest on April 21. Plans are being firmed up for a

Diabetes Walk in late Spring.

Many of our clubs are smaller membership clubs. They are all working hard to make

their communi(es and our world a be,er place. I am so honored to serve as District

Gov. for this amazing group of Lions. We s(ll have our challenges but I believe the

"State of our District" is healthy.

I would ask all clubs in MD6 to send pictures and bios of Lions who have passed this

year. Please send them as soon as possible to me

at: [email protected]. Lion Gerry Montgomery of Montgomery Steward

Funeral home will help with booklets. He is very busy and needs this informa(on to get started in a (mely way. Please

help us honor your deceased Lions and allow us to have a great Memorial Service.

See you all at our State Conven(on.

Rick Calhoun, DG 6 SE

DG/PDG Rev. Rick Calhoun

719.564.1430

B: 719.948.2984

[email protected]

DG-PDGREV.RICKCALHOUN

DISTRICT 6-SE - COLORADO

Lion Rick is a member of the Pueblo Charter Lions Club.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller


The past quarter in MD6SE has been a (me of con(nued growth. DG Rick Calhoun

has built a strong leadership team and we are very excited about the future. Our

rural clubs con(nue to be a source of pride. They are strong, ac(ve groups who

serve their communi(es with dedica(on.

This December I was honored to be a guest at the Christmas Party/95th

Charter An-

niversary celebra(on of the Lamar Lions Club. This club has some amazing leaders

who are an inspira(on to other Lions in the district. They have a wonderful cross

sec(on of age groups. Younger members come in and older members are available

for advice and experience, the club will con(nue to grow into the near future. The

extreme southeast corner of the state is producing some great leaders and the po-

ten(al for expanding areas of service for Lions is limitless. It is a pleasure to visit so

many clubs which have energy and enthusiasm.

Congratula(ons to the Pikes Peak/Woodland Park Lions for your two new members,

Lion Jodi Franke, Execu(ve Director, Colorado Lions Camp and Lion Sco, Durham,

Camp Director, Colorado Lions Camp. You have some great leaders in your club and

there is a lot of poten(al for us to build on.

Congratula(ons to the Nob Hill Lions for 66 years of service.

In the upcoming year we are going to implement elements of the long range plan. I am truly excited about this. One of

the founda(ons of the plan is developing strategic partnerships to expand our ability to serve. Toward that end, I am

pleased to announce that I have become friends with a wonderful young lady, Lion Ursula Garcia. Lion Ursula lives in

Raton and has connec(ons to the communi(es north of the New Mexico border. Lion Ursula is about to become Dis-

trict Governor for northern New Mexico. It is my hope that Lion Ursula and I can build a cross-border partnership that

will strengthen the Lions in both of our districts.

There was so much ac(vity this (me around that there is not much space for a parable. I do have a new adventure to

share and the theme is planning, so do stay tuned. Today let me leave you with some of Grandma’s wisdom (borrowed

from Lao Tzu).

“Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become deeds. Watch your deeds, they become

character. Watch your character, it becomes your des(ny.”

1STVDGSHARONAGUN

DISTRICT 6-SE

1st VDG Sharon Agun

H: 719-347-2870

C: 719-648-4857

[email protected]

The Calhan Lions Club and the Town of Calhan is star(ng a “Calhan Welcome to Calhan Program”. Carry bags with bro-

chures such as business cards, post cards, coupons, tri-folds and such will be included in the bag along with small tokens

such as flash lights, combs, pens, etc. Ini(ally we are looking at businesses in Calhan and later we will contact businesses

in the en(re 80808 zip code. Businesses in other towns such as Peyton, Limon, Falcon, etc. can be included if they

wish. The bags will be distributed by the town clerk, the school, the bank and a few other loca(ons to make sure we do

not miss any newcomers to our area.

PDG Monty asked the Lions to contact businesses in Calhan, explain what the Welcome Wagon Program is about and

ask if they want to be included. We will start with 50 bags and the deadline for businesses to have their materials to us

is March 20th

.. A discussion was had regarding what the club will include in the bag along with our tri-fold brochure. Var-

ious sugges(ons were explored, but Lion Sharon Agun’s sugges(on to use an invita(on to a free dinner was selected.


2NDVDGTERRYMILSOM

DISTRICT 6-SE

It is hard to believe that another Lion year is coming to a close in a short (me.

And a new and exci(ng new year for the Lions will soon be upon us, bringing

many new and exci(ng opportuni(es to make our Lions mo,o Roar! We

Serve!

It has been an honor and a great pleasure to have served as the 2nd

Vice Gov-

ernor this year, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve the 6 South East

District, as well as the state and Interna(onal.

I want to thank all Lions for the support you have given me this past year, and

I am looking forward to the support in the coming year.

I had the pleasure of accompanying District Governor Rick Calhoun, making

several club visits with him. This opens the doors, to meet many new Lions

from the various clubs, learn more about what each club does to promote the

Lions in many different ways to live up to our Mo,o.

In the travels with the Governor, it has not only been educa(onal for me, it

has given me the opportunity to get be,er acquainted with not only a great

Leader in Lions, it has made a friendship that we have had over the years be-

come even stronger. Governor Rick, has become a very good mentor, and I thank him for that.

I’ve been speaking with our 1st Vice Governor, Sharon Agun, about building the future for the next year, and in the

following years to come. There is a great opportunity to bring many well qualified, Lions in to the roles of leadership

throughout the district for several years to come. I believe the district is going to be one that State and Interna(onal

Lions are going to take no(ce of, and look to us for what we do and have done.

One thing that we as Lions need to work on, in order build our membership, is to retain those members we now have-

by making it worthwhile to be a member. By that I mean ask a friend, neighbor or co worker to come to a mee(ng to

see what the Lions do and ask them to join; a3er all were we not ask to join?

We need to ask our youth to join. There is a wealth of new Lions in our Leo Clubs. These young members already know

what the Lions do. Let them con(nue serving our communi(es by asking them to join the Lions club. Advise them that

joining the Lions club, when they turn 18 years of age, there is a discount of the dues they will be paying. Let them

know that if they join your club, they can make that their home club, and if they are to be going to college, elsewhere,

there are many college campuses that have Lions clubs, that they are more than welcome to visit a club mee(ng, to

take part in any ac(vity that the club is doing.

In closing, I want to thank every Lion member, for the support you give to your club and Lions Interna(onal, for the

great service that each and every club’s members do to serve one of the best organiza(ons.

Terry Milsom

2nd

Vice Governor 6th

South East

2nd

VDG Terry Milsom

B: 719-676-2567

C: 719-821 5465

[email protected]

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because some-“Someone is sitting in the shade today because some-“Someone is sitting in the shade today because some-“Someone is sitting in the shade today because some-

one planted a tree a long time ago.” one planted a tree a long time ago.” one planted a tree a long time ago.” one planted a tree a long time ago.” Warren Buffe,


Well it is (me to s(ck your neck out and take on some responsibility for

your Lions Club. When the nomina(ng commi,ee calls, accept the chal-

lenge with the idea of sharing your talents with your home Club. This is

not a situa(on where any single Lions has to carry the en(re burden of

any posi(on in the Club, at the District level, even at the State (MD6) lev-

el. Commi,ees and teams are by defini(on more than individuals. Ac-

cept the opportunity to work together because as Council Chair Dennis

Pulley says, “Together We Can Succeed.”

Now is the (me to make reserva(ons for the conven(on in Brecken-

ridge, May 18th and 19th. The loca(on is easily accessible and May is

s(ll before the really busy summer season. There are lots of ac(vi(es

in and around Breckenridge to see and do. PDG Cathy Valenzuela has

put together a great program. Join in the fes(vi(es come to the con-

ven(on.

Remember there is actually some (me remaining in the Centennial Cele-

bra(on. The Lions Clubs in 6W have been very ac(ve during the Centen-

nial. We all need to keep up the good work. Help your Club Secretary

with repor(ng project ac(vi(es in the five areas of interest, Vision, Hun-

ger, Environment, Pediatric Cancer, and Diabetes. Youth is now recog-

nized as covered in every area rather than standing alone.

As Lions all of us need to look to younger persons to carry on the good

works already started in the next

Lions century.

John L Ballagh

District Governor 6W

DG John Ballagh

C: 970.208.5849

[email protected]

Lion John is a member of the Cli3on Lions Club.

DGJOHNBALLAGH

DISTRICT 6-W - COLORADO

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to

thrive; and to do so with some passion, some com-thrive; and to do so with some passion, some com-thrive; and to do so with some passion, some com-thrive; and to do so with some passion, some com-

passion, some humor, and some style.” passion, some humor, and some style.” passion, some humor, and some style.” passion, some humor, and some style.”

Maya Angelou


1STVDGBOBJOHANNES

DISTRICT 6-W

Despite local broadcaster’s winter weather warnings, Spring flowers, club officer elec-

(ons and induc(on dinners are around the next corner. Each new officer hopes for ex-

pert guidance from their predecessor. There is an addi(onal source for advice worth

taking…no hoping involved; logon at the Lions Learning Center for up-to-date officer

training. Some effort now makes the fog on the road ahead thin and li3.

Club leadership teams will gather as the blooms begin to appear. The newest members’

will expectantly listen for the ‘plan’ to discern their useful contribu(ons. Lucius Annaeus

Seneca said, “When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the

right wind. “

In prepara(on to be next year’s District Governor, I too am taking advantage of the Lions

Learning Center and developing a set of des(na(ons. Here is where I envision going

during my term in office:

The majority of district clubs complete three different service ac(vi(es through

March 2019

The total of new members equal 80% of total membership losses through March

2019

The majority of district clubs donate to the Lions Clubs Interna(onal Founda(on through March 2019

The district will develop a three year district cabinet leadership posi(on succession plan for use by the next District Governor.

I hope the above might prove useful as your club leadership team develops its des(na(ons for the coming Lions year.

Picture in your mind’s eye everyone in a lifeboat grabbing an oar and pulling without a des(na(on in mind. Much effort is spent cir-

cling around.

Good luck to all club leadership teams as you embark on your journey to your des(na(ons this coming year. I’ll visit with many of

you in May at Breckenridge. See you then.

1st

VDG Bob Johannes

H 970 726-4698

C 970 531-2906

[email protected]

Lion Bob is a member of the Fraser River Valley Lions Club.

LCI CALENDAR

MARCH 2018 Eye Donor Awareness Month

March 31: Last day for early registra-

(on fees for 2018 LCI Conven(on

APRIL 2018

Leo Club Awareness Month

Protec,ng Our Environment Centennial

Service Challenge

April 1: Leo of the Year Award applica-

(ons (Leo-LOY) due

April 16-22: Worldwide Week of Service

to Protect Our Planet

April 22: Earth Day

April 24-30: World Immuniza(on Week

April 28: Lions Worldwide Induc(on Day

MAY 2018 Strengthen Membership Month

May 1: Deadline for advance conven(on

registra(on and hotel room requests to

be received

May 1: Deadline for conven(on registra-

(on and hotel deposit refunds for cancel-

la(ons

May 1: Deadline for Interna(onal Contest

(Newsle,er and website) entries to be

received by Public Affairs Division

May 15: Annual Leo Club Officers and

Membership Report Form (Leo-72) due

May 15: Deadline for filing Officer Re-

por(ng Form (PU101)


2NDVDGPCCDAVEPARKER

DISTRICT 6-W

Dave’s top 10 reasons why to aGend the District/State Conven�ons

May 18-20!

Meet New Friends and spend (me with Old Friends. Lions are some of the nicest peo-

ple you will meet. Come to our annual gathering and we will welcome you! First Timers

get special treatment and a chance at a prize.

Exci(ng Loca�ons! The conven(ons give you a chance to maybe see a different part of

this wonderful and beau(ful state of Colorado. BTW Breckenridge is awesome.

Getaway in May! A3er a long winter who doesn’t want a weekend without dishes,

laundry, yardwork, snow shoveling, etc?!

Mo�va�on! It was said that mo(va(on is like a shower – just because you had one

once, doesn’t mean you never need one again!

Amazing Speakers! I have never heard one of Interna(onal Speakers that wasn’t excellent and brought new insight and

pride about Lionism.

Amazing Speakers #2! If you haven’t heard the finalist for the youth speech contest, you are in for a treat! Makes you

feel good about the upcoming genera(on.

Let your voice be Heard! Ample opportuni(es to talk to your district and state leadership about what you would like to

see happen with the Colorado Lions in the future, and thank them for their service. Vote for you representa(ves.

Fun! This year is Viva Las Vegas – Either pretend you are a high roller and bet big, or learn how to play different casino

games in an easy environment. See you at the craps table!

Hospitality Rooms! Come have a drink with Lions from around the state and talk sports, weather, family – or play card

games!

Live Entertainment! Excellent music and it doesn’t even cost you a cover charge or a 2-drink minimum!

Learning! There is a lot to learn about the Colorado Lions, and you don’t get it all within your club mee(ngs. Come to

the seminars and find out about our programs, as well as latest (ps for electronic social media, member recrui(ng,

making mee(ngs more fun, fun(d)raising and service projects.

Shopping! Vendors at the conven(on not only provide you with opportuni(es to purchase gi3s, but also help support

Lions programs.

THAT’S MORE THAN 10 - but who is coun(ng? I’m coun�ng on seeing you at this year's conven(on. We Serve!

2nd VDG/PCC Dave Parker

H 970 355-9164

[email protected]

“The best and most beautiful things in the “The best and most beautiful things in the “The best and most beautiful things in the “The best and most beautiful things in the

world cannot be seen or even touched world cannot be seen or even touched world cannot be seen or even touched world cannot be seen or even touched ---- they they they they

must be felt with the heart.” must be felt with the heart.” must be felt with the heart.” must be felt with the heart.”

Helen Keller


Public Relations

Public Rela�ons for Every Club

Does you club have a Public Rela(on Chairperson? Though PR is every Lion's respon-

sibility, the PR chairperson is in charge of the following:

Communica(ng informa(on about your club to the community, including the media.

Keeping your club aware of PR efforts and results.

Providing informa(on to Interna(onal Headquarters about outstanding Lions pro-

grams and ac(vi(es by using the Submit A Photo feature or contribu(ng to the Lions

Blog.

GeIng Started

Ask one of your club memebers to lead the charge!

Set Goals: Review your club's previous efforts. Evaluate what worked, what didn't

and why.

Determine the PR Budget for the Year: Effec(ve public rela(ons programs can be done on a limited budget. Be sure to

budget for both ongoing public rela(ons efforts and special events.

Plan Ahead: Planning and (mely execu(on are vital for your public rela(ons efforts.

Create a Timeline: Determine how and when you will promote your club and when you will start publicity for your

club's special events. But be flexible-newsworthy ac(vi(es may come up during the year.

Discuss Your Plan: Meet with your club president and the chairpersons of your club's various events and projects.

Be Persistent: Keeping your club visible in the community isn't something that will happen overnight; it takes (me.

Keep a Record: Note to whom and when you sent news releases and who used them. Save ar(cles about your club.

Include the publica(on's name and issue date on the clipping. Record broadcasts of interviews and other radio and tel-

evision, and share it with your club.

Inform Your Club: Report regularly on your publicity efforts and results at club mee(ngs.

Write ar(cles about public rela(ons ac(vi(es and results for your club newsle,er. Explain

how your club benefits from good public rela(ons.

PDG Cathy Valenzuela

MD-6 Public Rela�ons Chair

719.560.0694

[email protected]

Lion Cathy is a member of the Pueblo Charter Lions Club.

“Enthusiasm is not the same as just being excited. One “Enthusiasm is not the same as just being excited. One “Enthusiasm is not the same as just being excited. One “Enthusiasm is not the same as just being excited. One

gets excited about going on a roller coaster. One becomes gets excited about going on a roller coaster. One becomes gets excited about going on a roller coaster. One becomes gets excited about going on a roller coaster. One becomes

enthusiastic about creating and building a roller coaster.” enthusiastic about creating and building a roller coaster.” enthusiastic about creating and building a roller coaster.” enthusiastic about creating and building a roller coaster.”

Bo Benne,


As we con(nue our celebra(on of the 50th

Anniversary of LCIF, we are excited to re-

port that Lions and Lions Clubs worldwide did meet our goal of $30 Million dollars to

be donated to the Measles Ini(a(ve. This combined with the Gates Founda(on

matching funds will do wonders to eliminate measles deaths caused to children world-

wide. A great THANK YOU! to Lions of Colorado who helped donate to this cause.

LCIF has been a leader for the 50 years since it’s beginning in 1968, in many aspects to

help with programs and financial aid to our Youth. Some of these programs are listed

below:

Childhood Blindness Project, which has provided preventa(ve, therapeu(c, and

rehabilita(ve eye care to over 140 million children

LCIF through a partnership with Essilor Interna�onal is star(ng a pilot program

offering high quality, low cost eye glass lens for children

Since 2001 LCIF and the Special Olympics have worked together to provide vision

screenings, eyewear and other vision care services for young athle(cs.

Kidsight USA are currently screening over 500,000 children each year for several

eye sight problems and diseases.

This is just a small sample of how LCIF is helping the youth of the world, and of course

the youth of Colorado.

Help us to make this 50th

anniversary one of gold here in Colorado. It is our hope that every club will make a dona(on

to LCIF making Colorado a 100% 50th

Anniversary Mul(ple District. Even the Contribu(ng Member program of $20.00,

$50.00, OR $100.00 would be wonderful, and what a great way to honor yourself or someone else in your Club or com-

munity.

For more informa(on, please contact your District LCIF Chairperson, PID Tom Toliver (970) 493-6058, PDG Gwen Balk

(303) 797-3466, PCC Bob Selle (719) 347-2873,or PCC Lance Balding (970) 216-7695.

Lion Lance is a member of the Cli3on Lions Club.

PCC Lance L Balding

MD6 Coordinator, LCIF

C: 970.216.7695

[email protected]

The Global Service Framework focuses the efforts of Lions and Leos on five service areas with the goal of tripling our humanitarian impact by serving 200 million people per year by 2021. The Global Service Framework complements all of the great ways clubs serve locally, and gives Lions and Leos new opportunities to help meet the growing challenges facing humanity.

No matter how you choose to serve, Lions matter now more than ever!


Used Eyeglass Program

Mul�ple District 6 Used Eyeglass Program Nears 1 Million

By Lion Dave Conley, MD6 Used Eyeglass Chair

On February 16, 2018, thirteen members of the Sterling Lions Club

gathered at Wells Fargo Bank to prepare the Colorado Used Eyeglass

Program’s latest shipment to Feed The Children non-profit headquar-

tered in Oklahoma City. The Used Eyeglass Commi,ee of the Sterling

Lions Club taped and moved 216 boxes of eyeglasses from storage to

Mead Lumber Co. to build six pallets of 36 boxes each for shipment to

Feed the Children who will pick up the pallets with one of their trucks

that passes by Sterling on I-76. The pallets contained 52,880 pair of

refurbished eyeglasses that have had the prescrip(ons read and been

sorted by prescrip(on. From Oklahoma City the glasses will be sent

on missions to assist the impoverished worldwide.

The Colorado Used Eyeglass Program was started by Myron and Carol

Graybill in 2001. Myron was club president at that (me. The program

was headed by Lion Bob Slonecker for about eight years and has been

led by Lion Dave Conley for the past five years. The program is a

state of Colorado Lions program headquartered in Sterling. Used eye-

glasses are collected statewide and sent to Sterling for processing.

The collected eyeglasses are sorted by club members and clients of Logan Industries. Cleaning, reading of the prescrip-

(ons and bagging are done by inmates at the Sterling Correc(onal Facility. Each week members of the club deliver

more glasses to the prison and pick up the completed glasses. Approximately 1500 pair are processed weekly.

This shipment of used eyeglasses puts our total at

942,455 pair since the incep(on of the program. A pro-

ject this large requires the help of many partners. Local-

ly the Sterling Lions Club would like to thank the follow-

ing: Eastern Colorado Service For The Developmentally

Disabled, Inc. who operate Logan Industries, The Colora-

do Department of Correc(ons, our storage partners –

Wells Fargo Bank and Ertle Brothers Storage, our ship-

ping partners – Mead Lumber Co. and Industrial Welding

& Supply who pick up and deliver eyeglasses on their

trips to Denver and Jim Edwards who keeps our comput-

ers func(oning. We would especially like to thank all

the Lions statewide that collect the used eyeglasses in

their communi(es.


Your Trustees of the RMLEI Founda(on have

been very busy this year. They look forward

to the Colorado Lions Conven(on in

Breckenridge where they will be able to tell

you of the great happenings at the Rocky

Mountain Lions Eye Ins(tute. More pa(ents

than ever are being seen thanks in part to

your generous contribu(ons used to pur-

chase equipment for the Ins(tute. This gen-

erosity is well recognized thru out the building beginning with the Lions

logo at the entrance and the building name, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye

Ins(tute, on the entrance canopy and north wall of the building. Inside

you will find recogni(ons on the wall by the elevators and on each room

that has equipment in it that you purchased with matching dona(ons and

Lions Clubs Interna(onal Founda(on Grants. Lions from Colorado and

Wyoming have donated over seven million dollars to the Ins(tute!

UCHealth frequently goes out of their way to acknowledge our gi3s and

to thank us for our con(nued support.

There is a service that your RMLEI Founda(on provides that apparently is not well known. Because of many Lions Clubs

being in remote loca(ons requiring pa(ents to travel long distances to receive eye care there is a service to help with

transporta(on costs. This service does not have to be for a trip to Aurora to go to the Eye Ins(tute. Frequently eye

care is not available locally or there is a need for a second opinion from another provider. Most clubs pride themselves

in being able to assist with the person’s care and travel with local club funds. That is the way it should be. However, in

the event that local funds are not available and you wish to help with travel please contact one of your District’s two

RMLEIF Trustees. The process is simple but takes a li,le (me. Ask the Trustee for five hundred dollars for transporta-

(on. The Trustee will contact the RMLEIF treasurer who will issue your club a check for five hundred dollars, period. It

is up to the club to decide how they will use it to help the person with his transporta(on. Here is the requirement: If

you ask the RMLEIF for funds a second (me you must show receipts for the fist five hundred to document how it was

spent before any addi(onal funds can be provided. So, be sure the club keeps receipts.

Lions Clubs Interna(onal has renewed the emphasis on providing service. The RMLE Ins(tute provided nearly two hun-

dred thousand pa(ent visits last year. Contribu(ons to the RMLEI Founda(on help make this possible. We Serve!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIONS

EYE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION - RMLEIF

PID John Harper

President, RMLEIF

307-635-5849

[email protected]

“The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without

it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a

football field, in an army, or in an office.” football field, in an army, or in an office.” football field, in an army, or in an office.” football field, in an army, or in an office.” Dwight D. Eisenhower


Ensight Launches Free Training

Program for Low-Vision Colorado

Children and Students State May Have Nearly 10,000 Eligible for Assistance

Denny Moyer, President/CEO of Ensight Skills Center, Inc. for Visual Rehabilita(on and the

Cur(s Strong Center for the Visually Impaired, has rolled out a new statewide Students First

Program for children and students ages three to 20, who have been diagnosed with vision

loss.

It is es(mated that there are nearly 10,000 of these individuals living in Colorado, who are

eligible for these free services through the new program:

· Low vision evalua(on by an optometrist

· Occupa(onal therapy assessment and training

· Access to basic adap(ve tools like magnifiers, ligh(ng op(ons and telescopes

“We are so happy to be able to expand our rehabilita(on services to include children and students through our Students

First Program!” exclaims Denny. “Early detec(on of visual issues is cri(cal to making adjustments that will help children

and students adapt to their circumstances, “ she states.

Referrals are Important!

The program relies on referrals from parents, teachers and school disability specialists. “With such recommenda(ons

we can locate low-vision preschoolers and students and allow them to reach their highest poten(al through empow-

ered, independent living,” adds Denny.

Children and students who qualify by having vision loss are offered a thorough

evalua(on from Ensight optometrists, followed by an occupa(onal therapy review

and customized guidance from a rehabilita(on expert. They then have access to

basic adap(ve tools like magnifiers, ligh(ng op(ons, telescopes, filters and talking

technology. As with adults, these op(ons can change younger people’s lives, giv-

ing them resources that improve not only be,er command of their environments,

but confidence and sense of well-being.

To apply, call the Ensight Fort Collins office at 970-407-9999, the Cur(s Strong

Center in Greeley at 970-353-9417, or the Denver Ensight office at 303-757-4500

or 1-866-375-5693.

Since 2001, Ensight Skills Center, Inc. and Cur(s Strong Center for the Visually Impaired 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza(ons

have provided people with low vision in Colorado training and adap(ve technology to enhance life skills, independence,

self-confidence, and create a safe environment.

“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of “The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of “The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of “The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of

knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile

in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” Leo Buscaglia


Las Vegas Here We Come!

Okay, if you can’t make it to Las Vegas in June for the Interna(onal Conven-

(on, do the next best thing - Come to Breckenridge May 18th -20th for our Las

Vegas themed State and District Conven(ons! Or do both.

Friday will feature

the council mee(ng, district conven(ons (your vote

ma,ers!), a bingo game for our service project, and casino

night with prizes and a lounge singer to entertain you! Curi-

ous? Come find out how much fun Lions can have when they

are all together.

Saturday will feature reports from OUR State Lions En((es,

the speech contest, educa(onal and mo(va(onal seminars,

plus (me with PID Brian Sheehan - the endorsed candidate to

be elected Third Interna(onal Vice President of LCI in June.

Don’t you want to meet our future Interna(onal President?

He is fun, inspiring and will lead us to great new heights.

There is business to be done, fun to be had and ideas to be

generated - and it won’t be the same without you. So plan

now to a,end the full conven(on, and we look forward to

seeing you there.

Thank you.

IPDG Cathy Valenzuela

MD6 State Conven(on Chair

P.S. Club leaders - consider sponsoring Lions who want to a,end

and represent you by covering a por(on of the cost. Your club

will benefit from their enthusiasm and ideas!

PID Brian and Lion Lori Sheehan

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED We are asking all clubs in MD6 to send pictures and bios of Lions who have passed this year. Please send them as soon as possible to me at: [email protected]. Lion Gerry Montgomery of Montgomery Steward Funeral home will help with booklets. He is very busy and needs this information to get started in a timely way. Please help us honor your deceased Lions and allow us to have a great Memorial Ser-vice.


GMT - Global Leadership Team

As MD-6 Global Leadership Coordinator, I would like to report that we

have just held a successful Vice District Governor training session in Colorado. We

share this responsibility with Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. As a result we

are responsible for the training every 5th

year. We feel that this training is a way to

help our future District Governors be prepared for their year as District Governor.

In addi(on, I would like to remind all newly elected officers from every Lions Club in

Colorado to plan and receive training for your office. You may have been in the same

office before but training will help you and your club do a be,er job during your Lions

year. You can contact your District Global Leadership Coordinator, or your District

Governor to find out if and when training may take place in your area, or if you prefer, you can get on line with LCI and

do the training. A list of training connec(ons listed here can help you to get started, or just simply get into the li-

onsclubs.org site, and spend some (me geTng acquainted with it.

hGp://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/clubs/officers/president-first-vice.php

hGp://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/clubs/officers/membership-chairperson.php

hGp://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/clubs/officers/lcif-coordinator.php

hGp://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/clubs/officers/club-secretary.php

hGp://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/clubs/officers/club-treasurer.php

hGp://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/clubs/officers/service-chairperson.php

hGp://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/districts/zone-region-chairperson.php

Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion! Do the training needed to beGer help your community meet

these needs.

PCC Lance L Balding

MD-6 GLT Coordinator

C: 970.216.7695

[email protected]

Lion Lance is a member of the Cli3on Lions Club.

“Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire “Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire “Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire “Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire

respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is halfrespect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is halfrespect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is halfrespect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half----hearted hearted hearted hearted

about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.” about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.” about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.” about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.”

Sebas(an Coe


GMT - Global Membership Team

L i o n s C l u b s o f C o l o r a d o , M D - 6

Lion Kenneth is a member of the Gill Lions Club.

We’ve come to realize that a global one size fits all approach to

increase membership does not work and we need to focus on

our efforts locally.

District membership chairs, along with the Long-Range Planning

commi,ee, 1VDGs, 2VDGs and PIDs, took on this challenge and designed a

roadmap, for membership growth, that can be adapted for ALL Lions Clubs in the

State.

Visi(ng the “High Performance Clubs” in each District, we found 4 pa,erns to their success.

1. All members in these Clubs can clearly ar(culate why they joined Lions.

2. They learn to transform and adapt to changes.

3. They strategic partnership with others to reach the needs in their communi(es.

4. They all have a reten(on commi,ee.

With this informa(on, a roadmap was designed into four (4) groups: Our Why, Our What, Our How and the Win for

membership growth and reten(on.

Our Why - Members clearly ar(culate why they are Lions and talk posi(ve about Lionism.

Our What – Transform and build with the (mes, culture and genera(on. Ignite enthusiasm from our current and

past leaders.

Our How – Community connec(ons by no longer being a secret. Strategic partnership with others to improve the

lives of others. Listening to members to get them involve.

The Win – We increase services, gain credibility, change the mindset in our communi(es and with all members shar-

ing the same vision a sustainable growth and reten(on will be the norm in MD6.

I again would like to thank the District membership chairs, the Long-Range Planning commi,ee, 1VDGs, 2VDGs and

PIDs for no longer talking about MD6 membership crisis and puTng a plan together that all Clubs can get onboard

with.

Yours in Lionism

Lion Kenneth

PDG Kenneth Moore

MD-6 GMT Coordinator

C: 970.330.4718

[email protected]

“If you have passion, there is no need for excuses because your enthusiasm “If you have passion, there is no need for excuses because your enthusiasm “If you have passion, there is no need for excuses because your enthusiasm “If you have passion, there is no need for excuses because your enthusiasm

will trump any negative reasoning you might come up with. Enthusiasm will trump any negative reasoning you might come up with. Enthusiasm will trump any negative reasoning you might come up with. Enthusiasm will trump any negative reasoning you might come up with. Enthusiasm

makes excuses a nonissue.” makes excuses a nonissue.” makes excuses a nonissue.” makes excuses a nonissue.” Wayne Dyer


Growing up in Minnesota, one expects winter to be long and cold. So, a lot of the

service projects were done indoors during that (me. My club did an annual Christ-

mas tree pick up a3er the first of the year. Yet in our small town that didn’t take

too long to finish. I hope every club is busy doing their annual service project. But

most importantly I hope every club is repor(ng what they have done with MyLCI

(Lions Clubs Interna(onal) the membership & ac(vi(es report webpage. Here are a

few dates to keep in mind when planning your service projects: April 16-22 World-

wide week of Service to Protect our Planet, June 5 World Environment Day. There

are two statewide projects coming up, they are Recycle For Sight being planned for

May-June 2018 and Tree Plan(ng also in that (me frame. More details will be rolled out very soon.

One more area that clubs need to look at doing is a service project dealing with diabetes. Either setup an A1C screen

with your local clinic or raise funds to send kids with Type I diabetes to camp this summer. Kids with Type I diabetes

don’t get to a,end (regular) camp because of their needs, yet there is a special camp just for those kids. District 6C did

a Stride Walk with funds being collected through the American Diabetes Associa(on to help kids go to Lions Camp for

Kids with diabetes.

Please remember to report all your club service projects with MyLCI.

One last thing, Lions Clubs Interna(onal has come out with a smart phone app called MyLion. It helps you network with

you club members and other Lions throughout the world. It will network with service projects in your area. Please take

a look at it; you may find it's quite helpful.

Working together in service to our communi(es,

PDG Ted Peterson

Member of CRM Cyber Lions

GST - Global Service Team

PDG Ted Peterson

MD-6 GST Coordinator

C: 320.372.0491

[email protected]

Five Service Areas

How is your Lions Club involved in the five areas of service? Please send your ar(cles and photos and share

with other Lions in what areas you are serving, who you are serving, and how you are serving. Please brag in

the ManeLioner...it’s YOUR publica(on! Watch for these symbols in future issues!


When someone asks you about blind and visually im-

paired resources, do you know the answers?

As Lions, we must be prepared to have resources at our

finger(ps when we are confronted with someone who

needs them.

In Colorado, we are extremely fortunate to have an

abundance of resources and the TWO most important

are Ensight Skills Center and ME!

Ensight Skills Center is Colorado’s only na(onally ac-

credited low vision rehabilita(on center.

They have offices in Fort Collins and Greeley, but they cover the en(re state.

Call- 970-407-9999

Website: www.ensightskills.org

ME - Penn Street is available almost 24/7 to answer, research, and support anyone

who is in need of answers or just a listening ear. My cell phone is 970-581-4922 and

my email is [email protected].

FAQ

Q: My mother is struggling to read. What can I do?

A: There are easy and fun ways that your mom can con(nue to enjoy books. Ensight Skills Center can help you and your

mom figure out the best answer. There are tons of magnifica(on op(ons and audio op(ons. They help hundreds of peo-

ple just like your mom every year.

Q: Something is going on with my eyes, but I just can’t afford to go the eye doctor and there is no way I could afford

glasses. What can I do?

A: Lions are here to help. Let’s meet for coffee and I will help you fill out an applica(on to receive an eye exam and if

needed, glasses.

Q: I just got diagnosed with Macular Degenera(on. I don’t know what I am going to do.

A: That sucks, but it is not the end of the world! You need to call my friend, Penn Street. Penn is visually impaired and

knows the ups and downs.

I know there are always ques(ons you might not be able to answer, but never say, “I don’t know.”

ALWAYS, answer, “I will find out the answer or find someone who can”.

I challenge you to go onto Ensight Skills Center website and look at the tons of resources they have available for you so

you will be prepared to give an awesome answer next (me you need one.

Remember, ME! Almost 24/7 you can call or email.

Sight Preservation, Awareness & Action

Lion Penn Street

970-581-4922

[email protected]

Lion Penn is a member of the Loveland Sundown Lions Club.


March 2018

KidSight Screening - We have definitely been busy with screening! 43,054 chil-

dren have been screened and 4,169 children referred, a 9.9% rate of refer-

ral. Screening is ongoing in all districts. We have screened about 3,000 fewer children

than last year at this (me.

# Screened # Referred Referral Rate

District 6C 25,786 2,581 10.0%

District 6NE 5,594 474 10.3%

District 6SE 3,833 474 12.4%

District 6W 6,791 536 7.9%

Thank you so much to all of our wonderful KidSight Colorado volunteers. We cannot do

this without you!

Positions Open for KidSight Colorado Board of Trustees

Two KidSight Trustee posi(ons are open in each of the four districts. Each district will

elect two KidSight Trustees who will begin their terms in July 2018. Terms for these

posi(ons are two or three years. We have several current Trustees who are term lim-

ited so we encourage you to consider running for one of these posi(ons in your dis-

trict. To place your name on the ballot in your district submit a le,er of intent to run

for the KidSight Trustee posi(on to your District Governor, Cabinet Secretary, and the

Chair of your Elec(ons commi,ee. If you are considering running as a Trustee and

would like a job descrip(on or have ques(ons please feel free to contact me.

Club Presentations and Plusoptix Screener Training

I am always willing to speak at a club mee(ng if you would like to learn more about KidSight. Also, as we move into sum-

mer if you have new members who are in need of training or you would like a refresher training on the Plusop(x equip-

ment to get ready for fall screening please let me know and I can set up a training at a convenient (me and loca(on for

you.

Thank You Colorado Lions Clubs We would like to extend a very special thank you to those clubs who have donated to KidSight so far this year. Your do-

na(ons benefit the children of Colorado through vision screening and referral for those iden(fied with a vision problem.

6C Clubs 6NE Clubs

Broomfield Brush

Centennial Airport Fort Collins

Denver Westwood Fort Lupton

Douglas County Longmont Columbine

Golden Milliken Johnstown

Thornton Red Feather Lakes

6C PDG Associa(on South Weld

Sterling

Yuma

Colorado Lions KidSight Program

2nd

VDG Holly Rutherford-Allen

Execu�ve Director

Colorado Lions KidSight Program

720-325-7078

[email protected]

www.kidsightcolorado.org

Con(nued on the following page


6SE Clubs 6W Clubs

Calhan Bayfield

Cotopaxi Durango

Flagler Eagle

Limon Fraser River Valley

Pueblo Charter Fruita

New Castle

Surface Creek Valley

KidSight Colorado at the State Convention

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the State Conven(on. KidSight Colorado will

hold its annual mee(ng on Saturday, May 19 at 11:00 am. Miss Colorado, Lion Meredith

Winnefeld will be making a special appearance to speak briefly about her plaNorm - pe-

diatric vision. We need a quorum for the mee(ng so we hope to see you there!

Holly Rutherford-Allen

Execu(ve Director

720-325-7078

www.kidsightcolorado.org(website)

[email protected] (email)

A proud member of the ChaNield Lions Club

Con(nued from previous page

Earlier this year the MD6 Long-Range planning commi,ee was given a task from

the MD6 GMT chair to help create a strategy to easy to follow plan to increase

membership and reten(on for the next 3 (three) years.

The LRP commi,ee proposes 7 (seven) key characteris(cs of effec(ve strategy:

1. Sustainability. It has las(ng power with greater long-term impact than other ini-

(a(ves.

2. Performance improvement. It results in significant improvement in key perfor-

mance indicators.

3. Quality. It is a demonstrably superior approach to those of compe(tors.

4. Direc�on. It moves the organiza(on toward a defined end, although not necessarily in a linear fashion.

5. Focus. It is targeted and represents a choice to pursue a certain course over other a,rac(ve alterna(ves.

6. Connec�on. Its components have a high level of interdependence and synergy.

7. Importance. It may not be essen(al to organiza(onal success, but it is certainly significant or fundamental.

MD6 LRP commi,ee a “BIG LION ROAR” incorpora(ng these 7(seven) keys to create an easy to follow strategic

roadmap to visualize what ac(ons are needed to help Clubs achieve membership long-range goals. And thank you for

your commitment to help 1VDGs achieve their S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Yours in Lionism

Proud MD6 LRP Chair,

PDG Lion Kenneth

PDG Kenneth Moore

MD-6 Chair, LRP

C: 970.330.4718

[email protected]

Long Range Planning


Leader Dogs for the Blind

In Every Leader Dog Lies the Heart of a Lion A Leader Dog partner since 1939.

To find this en(re issue go to LeaderDog.org/Lions

Traveling in an Urban Environment is one of the featured ar(cles. Here is a sum-

mary.

In 2013, Leader Dog conducted their 1st

urban travel guide dog class in Chicago.

It is designed for people who live, work or travel in large city environments. This

specially focused training helps clients and their Leader Dogs learn how to safely

navigate crowded streets, subways, elevated trains and other elements unique

to large ci(es. They show Catalina Mar(nez and her Leader Dog Elroy being

trained in Chicago under the supervision of Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Jamie

Togal.

Catalina lives in downtown Minneapolis which is quite busy so training in Chicago is very helpful for her and

her Leader Dog Elroy. Especially difficult is learning how to safely navigate street construc(on. Catalina said,

“Minneapolis is just finishing remodeling the downtown for the Super Bowl in February. Elroy’s an expert at

moving through the construc(on-orange cones, broken cement, temporary sidewalks and having to go into

the street.”

Like all Leader Dog’s programs, Urban Environment training is provided free of charge to clients thanks in

part to the con(nued support of Lions.

Lions impact on Leader Dog shows that LIONS referred 55 Guide Dog clients, 6 Orienta(on and Mobility cli-

ents and 1 Summer Experience camper in 2017. Way to go LIONS!!

Please thank the clubs in your district for their dona(ons. Without their generosity Leader Dogs for the Blind

wouldn’t exist!!! MD6 donated $9,685.45 to Leader Dog in the last fiscal year. Thank you-thank you-Thank

you!!! Let’s see if we can hit the $10,000 goal this year.

6C-pat yourselves on the back. You con(nue to lead the mul(ple in remembering Leader Dogs. Thank you to

ChaNield, Colorado Rocky Mtn. Cyber, Denver East, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Idaho Springs, Kiowa, Lafaye,e

and Li,leton-6C. Estes Park, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Longmont Columbine, Mtn. Lions of Red Feathers

Lake, Sterling and Woodlin from 6NE. Calhan, CS Nob Hill, Lamar Noon and Pueblo Charter-6SE. Basalt and

Eagle-6W.

For dona(ons, send them to:

Leader Dogs for the Blind 1039 S. Rochester Rd. Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307-31150 or

PDG Eileen Sanderson, MD6 Leader Dogs Chmn. 1111 Macon Ave. Canon City, CO 81212

Res: 719-269-8274 Cell: 719-429-2889

PDG Eileen Sanderson

MD-6 Leader Dog Chair

719-269-8274

[email protected]

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” John C. Maxwell


Lions Services for Children

The basic premise of this commi,ee is to encourage clubs to organize service projects and

ac(vi(es for underserved children and to undertake service projects that:

Support efforts that aim to improve the lives of children and adolescents living in adverse

circumstances.

Encourage clubs throughout MD-6 to provide programs and assistance to underserved

children, such as: health screenings, provision of eyeglasses, hearing aids, assis(ve tech-

nology to improve literacy, summer reading programs, immuniza(ons, toy and clothing

collec(ons, school lunch and community feeding programs, support of recrea(onal

camps and spor(ng events for children with disabili(es, and par(cipa(on in global mis-

sions.

I would like to again state my goals as MD-6 commi,ee chairperson; they are:

To inform clubs through The Mane Lioner and district newsle,ers plus club-level and

mul(ple district websites what the goals are and provide project ideas to assist individual

clubs.

To encourage clubs to share news of their projects for underserved children.

To encourage clubs to work with local health care professionals, educators, children’s agencies, and organiza(ons to de-

termine community needs and provide the most appropriate services.

To solicit feedback on how the mul(ple district and districts can further support clubs in planning projects for children in

need.

To provide tools and resources to assist clubs in developing projects and ac(vi(es.

As all Lions should know, our Interna(onal President, Dr. Naresh Aggarwal’s theme is “We Serve,” going back to the basic

premise that Lions Clubs was established on over 100 years ago! President Aggarwal stated, “Let us reach out to others and

impart our ideals that the world is one family and no child should go to sleep in fear of what tomorrow will bring.” One of his

dreams is something that all of us as Lions share together—a dream that every child in the world is born to a happy, caring

family, and is given every opportunity to thrive. Newly added to our Global Service Framework is Diabetes and Pediatric Can-

cer. I have talked about the addi(on of Diabetes and would like to share some basic informa(on about Pediatric Cancer.

Lions and Leos are encouraged to become engaged and interested in projects to expand access to life-saving treatment and

provide support to the children and families who face childhood cancers.

Some project ideas include but are not limited to the following with the two overall goals as our catalyst:

To raise awareness about pediatric cancer by holding an educa(onal talk with a healthcare professional at your club or

district mee(ng.

To collaborate with a local pediatric cancer hospital staff to learn about the needs of their pa(ents and families and to

brainstorm ways your club can address key challenges and gaps.

Project ideas:

Iden(fy nearby pediatric cancer centers and provide cra3 materials, puzzles, and games to children receiving therapy or

treatment.

Prepare healthy meals for families with children undergoing treatment.

Post monthly ar(cles about pediatric cancer on your club or district website and social media accounts.

Provide cancer support related books and magazines to your local school or library.

Write cards full of well wishes and share them with a local cancer center.

Give gi3 cards to iden(fied families in need or a nearby pediatric cancer center. Cards could cover expenses like gaso-

line, parking, food, etc.

Make or buy new hats, caps, head scarves, and blankets to donate to pediatric cancer centers.

***See our website for more informa(on and ideas on pediatric cancer projects and ac(vi(es.

Please let me know if you have any sugges(ons about this commi,ee.

1st VDGE/IPDG Carol Lambert

MD6 Chair

970.370.0364

[email protected]


Colorado Lions Camp

Our renova(on project on the male and female dorms is close to comple(on.

Funding for all of the upgrades have been provided through the generous dona(on

from the COHIHO Family Founda(on for $35,000. The buildings look absolutely

beau(ful!

Upgrades include:

New laminate wood flooring and cove base was installed throughout the en(re

building by Academy Carpets.

Both dorms were painted on the interior throughout the building by JPro, LLC.

In the female dorm, we removed a wall in the upstairs area to open up the

room, which required drywall and electrical work. In addi(on, new outlets

were installed in the upstairs bedrooms in both dorms.

New couches, new 50” tv’s with mounts, new DVD’s & players, décor and supplies were purchased.

Summer Camp:

Great effort was placed on upda(ng our 2018 Summer Camper applica(on packets and our Employment Packets.

All packets are out and we are receiving completed applica(ons daily. Some weeks are already beginning to fill. We

will be accep(ng 360 campers during the 9 week-long sessions.

Staff recrui(ng has begun for our summer staffing posi(ons. We are currently seeking Camp Counselors, Counse-

lors-In-Training, RN’s and LPN’s, Housekeeping, Assistant Food Service, Program Director, Arts & Cra3s Specialist,

Fine Arts Specialist and a Sports & Games Specialist. Please share this informa(on with Lions members in the event

they know of someone who may be an ideal candidate.

We are in dire need of Lions Club camperships and support for our summer camp program.

Our Sunday Grilling schedule is now available for clubs to sign up. Please call the office for more informa(on.

Respite Camp:

February 9-11—11 campers were in a,endance for our “Mardi

Gras” themed weekend. Campers enjoyed making Mardi Gras mask,

building their own float for the parade, a Karate class, a movie on the

big screen and more. All of the campers and staff had a wonderful

(me!

April 6-8—We will be offering a “Jump into Spring” themed

weekend camp. To date, we have 10 campers signed up for the

camp.

CLC Board Retreat: 6 members of the CLC Board of Trustees gath-

ered for a 2-day retreat on site at the camp. The focus of the retreat

was a dreaming session to discuss the future vision of the program

and organiza(on. Many great ideas and ac(on items were discussed

regarding moving forward with a short & long term strategic plan.

Con(nued on the following page…

Jodi Franke

Execu�ve Director

Colorado Lions Camp

719-687-2087

[email protected]


THE 2017 – 2018 SPEECH CONTEST TOPIC IS:

“WHAT SOCIAL ISSUE PRESENTS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE TO THE

FUTURE OF THE U.S.A.?”

CONTESTS: Each District with have a different Contest because of not having District Con-

ven(ons. The District will hold their contests at different events and BEFORE April 20,

2018. I would like to have the representa(ve by April 27 or by April 30th

. I would like the

name, email, phone number, parents name and address or each contestant. Districts will

have awards different, but I hope each district is generous.

CONTACTS: I hope by now you have contacted High Schools or other High School Student

Organiza(ons and they have the informa(on. The students are back in school so you

need to follow upon the candidates..

CONVENTIONS: Each District will need to let their contestants know when and where

they will be holding their Contests. The winner of the District Contest will be their representa(ve at

the State Conven(on being held in Breckenridge May 18-19, 2018. The Speech Contest will be on Sat.

May 19, 2018 in Breckenridge, Co. The Speech Contest will be held at the Beaver Run Resort at 11:30

AM.

AWARDS: I hope you will remember the effort these students put into their speech and be generous

with your Awards. The State Awards are listed in the Brochure.

Youth Speech Contest

PDG Irene Toliver

State Chairperson

Youth Speech Contest

970.493.6058

[email protected]

Lion Irene is a member of the Fort Collins Lions Club.

Upcoming Events & Dates: (these dates do not include smaller rental groups that are scheduled)

March 4-10, 2018 Concordia University Collegiate Challenge/Habitat Rental

March 11-17, 2018 University of San Antonio Collegiate Challenge/Habitat Rental

March 25-31, 2018 University of Missouri Collegiate Challenge/Habitat Rental

April 1-7, 2018 Macaulay Honor College Collegiate Challenge/Habitat Rental

April 6-8, 2018 Respite Weekend Camp “Jump into Spring”

April 14, 2018 Annual Work Day at Camp from 8:30 to 4:30

April 20-22, 2018 Dystopia Rising of CO (All Camp Rental)

May 4-6, 2018 Dystopia Rising of CO (All Camp Rental)

May 13-19, 2018 Northwest Iowa Community College Challenge/Habitat Rental

May 27-June 1, 2018 Summer Staff and Volunteer Training Week

June 3-August 3, 2018 Summer Camp 2018

August 5-11, 2018 Lions Club Interna(onal Youth Camp and Exchange

Colorado Lions Camp, con(nued from previous page


CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL

CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION

PDG Robert P. KitchellPDG Robert P. KitchellPDG Robert P. KitchellPDG Robert P. Kitchell

MDMDMDMD----6 Centennial Coordinator6 Centennial Coordinator6 Centennial Coordinator6 Centennial Coordinator

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General

We are now in the final four months of our Lions Centennial Celebration, and with it full implementation of our

Centennial Celebration Activities and programs. There are a number of exciting Legacy projects that our

Clubs are developing. Some of these are quite complex and, when completed, will provide a high level of visi-

bility for Lions within our communities.

Centennial Dashboard

Below is our current MD-6 Centennial Dashboard. As can be seen, the percentage of our Clubs reporting ser-

vice activities stands at 37%, which is considerably below what it needs to be. This results in serious under-

reporting of our service activities.

Centennial Committee Charts Course Ahead The Centennial Action Committee recently met at Lions headquarters. Here are a few key takeaways to share

with your clubs:

1. Be a part of history and help us finish the year strong! Let's reach our goal of 1.5 million members by June

30, 2018 (note, above, that this goal has been exceeded).

2. The Centennial Service Challenge now includes diabetes, so make sure your clubs report diabetes

awareness, screening or support activities on MyLCI.

3. This year is your clubs' last chance to earn Centennial Service Challenge and Legacy Project patches.

Be sure to share your Centennial service and success stories on social media using the #Lions100 hashtag.


Tom’s Trivia

When a disaster strikes, Lions respond and mobilize to assist the community -- wheth-

er the emergency affects a few people or thousands. Lions are encouraged to work

with local authori(es in preparing for and responding to natural, man-made or

healthcare disasters.

In March 2009, Lions Clubs Interna(onal signed a Memorandum of Understanding

with the Interna(onal Federa(on of Red Cross and Red Crescent Socie(es (IFRC). This

partnership encourages Lions to par(cipate in IFRC disaster preparedness training and

planning.

There are numerous opportuni(es to receive disaster preparedness training: working

on a Community Advisory Council, arranging blood drives, pinpoin(ng vulnerable pop-

ula(ons that would require extra help in case of disaster, helping with community-wide

emergency drills and educa(ng the public about pandemic flu viruses

Informa(on from LCI

PID Tom Toliver

970.493.6058

[email protected]

Next Issue: June 2018

Deadline for SubmiTng: May 25, 2018

Send to:

Carol Louks, State Office Manager/Mane Lioner Editor

[email protected]

Ques(ons? Email or call 720.542.8700

Lion Tom is a member of the Fort Collins Lions Club.

2017-2018 COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS

PDG Dennis Pulley, Council Chairperson

District Governors:

DG Steve Kinsky, District 6C

DG Debbie Day, District 6NE

DG Rev. Rick Calhoun, District 6SE

DG John Ballagh, District 6W

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