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Volume 22 Issue 12 JUNE 2017

DG JAMIE HART

WILLOWS LION CLUB

1st VDG MARIANNE KEESEE

Scotts Valley Lions Club

2nd VDG SUSAN KERR Enterprise Lions Club

Cabinet Secretary Lion Melanie Hunter Anderson Lions Club

Cabinet Treasurer

Lion Aaron Chatfield Yuba City Peach Bowl Lions

Cabinet Chaplin

Lion Joe Schwarm Enterprise Lions club

IP District Governor

Aron Whealy Alturas Lions Club

TALES FROM THE HART— DG JAMIE HART

Inside this issue:

District 4-C1 Articles-Calendar

Club News & Information 8 - 21

QUOTE: “We could never

learn to be brave and patient, if

there were only joy in the

world.” AUTHOR: HELEN

KELLER

“OPEN YOURSELF TO GREAT POSSIBILITIES”

If you have looked at the new strategic

plan “LCI Forward” you may have no-

ticed that “Engaging our Youth” is no

longer one of the Global Service Initia-

tives. This may have led to reaching the

incorrect conclusion that involvement

with our youth will no longer be an em-

phasis of LCI. I am here to tell you, that

quite to the contrary, providing service

to this population will be more perva-

sive, intertwining with about everything

in the LCI Forward Strategic plan. Be-

low is the column that shared all the

events I participated in April, whose

publication was postponed, to show

how our District is already accomplish-

ing this.

In the first weekend, I participated in

my second year at the MD- 4 Youth

Leadership Institute, again facilitating

the “best practices” interaction with the

Leo Advisors. Like the year prior, I was

amazed how bright, energetic, in-

ventive, talented and dedicated these

young people are. I was honestly blown

away by some of the service activities

they do with examples ranging from

T.E.D. – X talks to holding a “senior”

prom for residents of a senior communi-

ty. This was followed by the chance to

visit the Paradise Host Lions Club,

where I finagled to present their new

member recognition certificates as well

as a surprise award. When I contacted

one of their members, ZC Oney Carrell,

to set up a date to attend their meeting ,

he suggested that April 4th would be

provident, as the presenter would be the

Principal of the Ridgeview High school

who would talk about the Ridgeview

Rangers, students who do many com-

munity service activities. It was hoped

these Rangers could be a base to be-

come a Leo Club if the Paradise Host

Lions Club would be willing to support

their formation. The vote to sponsor

passed unanimously, resulting in having

another potential Leo Club in the pipe-

line.

The weekend following this involved a

trip to Selma to attend a meeting of the

Lions Eye Foundation. At dinner on

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Saturday night, the attendees had an opportunity to hear from people without insurance who benefitted from

being sponsored by a Lions Club to get much needed eye care, be it surgery, laser treatment or injections. Two

of the presenters were High School aged females, one who needed a prosthetic eye after losing hers’ to cancer

and the other with an everted cornea. Each shared how getting treatment changed their lives and was truly a

“Lion for Life” moment for those in the audience.

Living up to my Energizer Bunny personality, I traveled up to Lakehead Easter weekend to be a part of an East-

er parade. The attending youth had a great time with some participating in the parade themselves, the cutest

being a young girl riding in what best be described as a “Princess mobile”. This Governor bunny kept on

marching into the Earth Day weekend, where youth who came from Etna, Weaverville, Willows and Sutter, com-

peted in the District Student Speaker Contest on the topic of “Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to our National

Security?” Although, by now I have seen several District Competitions, 2 MD – 4 (California wide) competitions

and 1 Area contest, I am always amazed by the maturity and talents of these high school aged youth.

Finishing up the month, I had the honor to induct members of the newly formed Live Oak Leo Club during their

Charter Night Celebration on April 29th. What a special event this was with one of the highlights being when the

Leo’s took a picture together wearing their vests, designed by one of their members. All the members had to

earn these vests, needing to perform a certain number of service hours with some of the Leos having earned

points by carrying the Flags of the Nations at the MD-4 Convention.

It was truly an amazing month with many inspiring moments that lent themselves to why Lions do so many

things to support our youth and why helping them will remain a high priority: they are our future.

District 4-C1 Information

To all District 4 – C 1 Lions,

I wanted to share a unique opportunity to participate on a committee that serves at the state level. This

committee position is an Area 1, which includes our District as well as C 5 (Sacramento area) and A 1

(Modesto area).

The open position is with the Convention Management Committee. If you like to put together events,

and work with a team of Lions to have things go smoothly, then this committee may be the ticket for

you. Unlike most open California-wide committee positions, the commitment would only be for 2 years.

As an extra bonus, you would not be assuming the Chair position the following year. How fun would it

be part of the preparations for the 2018 MD-4 Convention in San Diego! There is a commitment to at-

tend the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Council of Governors meetings, which may seem excessive, but is worth the time

to make the California Lions Convention a success. Those of you who were able to attend the

Convention held in Redding in February saw the benefits of careful planning.

If interested in this position or if you would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me

either by email at [email protected] or by calling my home phone at 530 934 5898 or cell phone at

530 518 7993. Don’t be afraid that you aren’t a “mucky muck” to be considered for this position. New

ideas and approaches are sought and valued.

Yours in Lionism,

DG Jamie Hart, District 4-C 1

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Focus on Service. Globally and Locally

As we move forward into our next century as Lions our focus turns to service. As part of the LCI Forward

movement from International they have added a new global team leader, the Global Service Team Leader

(GST) who will work with the GMT and the GLT hand in hand to build a stronger District and Interna-

tional Organization. As Lions we are not new to service. It is what we do. And I would like to say that

here in District 4C1 we do a pretty fine job.

One thing I have noticed is our District-wide Endorsed projects are not clearly listed in our Directory, nor

the process in which the District endorses them, so we are fixing that. In order to streamline our efforts

and maximize the number of people served in our communities we need to be sure that we don’t duplicate

services that are already being provided. Over the next few issues of the newsletter I want to highlight

different District endorsed projects and perhaps our members might want to get involved in some of

them. We also will be focusing on some of these projects at our District meetings. The first meeting in

July we will be exploring and celebrating our new Disaster program. Chair Roger Fritter and his commit-

tee are putting together a great presentation and will provide the clubs with the tools necessary to be pre-

pared to respond to disasters in our communities. http://www.Lionsinsight.org

This is the website for this month’s featured Endorsed Project. I chose this one because, as your new

Governor I will choose a charity for any donations made in my name for any of the great things I do this

year for our District. At least, I hope you think they are great. Why Lions in Sight, you might ask? I have

immense admiration for what this group is doing for people all over the world. They bring sight to those

people who have lived their entire lives without ever seeing their loved ones clearly. They enable people to

work at tasks previously impossible for them, and for some it means earning some money to help support

their family. My big dream, after my Governor year, is to be able to have the time to go on one of their

missions.

What they do is big and they do it in a big way. Their warehouse in Vallejo houses thousands of glasses

and is open 5 days a week. They love to have clubs come down and spend some time cleaning and sort-

ing the glasses that Lions collect. If you make an appointment them they can even accommodate a group

on a Saturday. They provide refreshments and put you to work. What a great service project for a club!

The other side of the coin? If you have a health clinic or a vision screening coming up they will work with

you to get some glasses on hand for your event. Just give them a call or contact them through the link

above.

So, now Lynn and I are off to Pasadena for the Transitional Council of Governor’s Meeting. There we will

take off our training wheels and get ready to get on our bikes and ride! Then we are off to Chicago for

Lions International Convention where we will represent our District to the world. I’ll tell you all about it

in Lakehead July 15-16. See you there!

Submitted by DGE Marianne

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Leading Lions—Direction

Where are you taking your Lions Life? Leadership is not for those who go along for the

ride. You either have to be driving or supporting your leader with partnership and a pas-

sion for service. A leader is always trying to find ways to improve themselves, their fellow

officers and club members.

We are at the point for Club elections and the opportunity to step into new and exciting

challenges. What would you like to do or have you been asked to do. Those who ask you

to take on a roll are complimenting you. They want you to fill a position you are ready for.

At the coming District 4-C1 Convention, your club delegates will be voting for persons to

fill the district level leadership positions, as well as making decisions on budget and con-

stitutional issues. I encourage each of your club boards and memberships to provide di-

rection to your delegates. They should not have to make these decisions themselves.

We are all searching for direction in some way. What should I do? How can I help? Who

can I help? Who can we offer service? I recommend that you either be a helper or ask for

help in getting there. Your leadership can both use your help and want to help you find

your own direction.

Mike Ferrier

Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator, District 4-C1

[email protected]

530-941-9977

THEME OF THE 2018 DISTRICT 4-C1

CONVENTION FOOD FAIRE

A NEW CONTEST IS IN THE WIND!

CHECK OUT EACH ISSUE OF THE

MANE LION FOR SECRET CLUES!

FIND THE GOLD DOUBLOONS IN EACH ISSUE.

AT THE CABINET MEETINGS , THERE WILL BE A PRIZE AWARDED TO THE

MEMBER WHO HAS THE

CORRECT NUMBER FOR THE QUARTER!

FIRST CONTEST—CABINET MEETING IN LAKEHEAD—JULY 2017

THE CLUES WILL BE SPREAD OUT THROUGHOUT THE ISSUE—SO KEEP READING!

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN

District 4-C1 Information & Club News


BLUE SKIES AND TAILWINDS

Blue Skies and Tailwinds

2nd VDG Sue Kerr

My first year on the governor’s team is almost over. I was not able to visit as many clubs

as I would have liked during this year, but I am looking forward to catching up with the

clubs I have not visited during this coming year. I have been able to visit some of the

other district meetings and conventions which have opened up to me new possibilities

for our district. I look forward to working with our DGE Marianne Keesee and 2nd

VDGE Elisa Coyle. I think DGE Marianne has some surprises in store, so stay tuned!

I am in awe of our soon to be PDG Jamie Hart. She has worked very hard keeping our

district functioning at our best. She was instrumental in getting several grants to keep

us ready for any emergency as well as keeping tabs on all the clubs in the district. DG

Jamie was also the council secretary this year and did a great job keeping track of all

the business of the Council of Governors; all this while working a fulltime job! Thank

you so much, DG Jamie, for your service to District 4- C1.

It is time now to make a new flight plan for the coming year. Your district team is work-

ing very hard to be sure we continue to fly high. We will be looking for weather reports

from all the district clubs, hoping for fair weather and not a lot of storms that could de-

lay our progress or even keep us on the ground for a while. District 4-C1 is awesome!

As we fly in formation, each doing our part, we will continue to serve our communities

and our fellow Lions.

Looking forward to a great flight!

“To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a

whole heart and a free mind.”

Pear S. Buck


Leading Lions— Strong to the Finish

We are in the final month of another Lions Year, and a great year it has been. That does not mean we

sit back and let the year end. Try thinking of it as the end of a lap in the race of Lions life and the

course changes on each lap. This is the time to make a pit stop and reset our equipment, mind and

body for the next go round.

Thank you to each of you who took on a leadership role this year. That goes to everyone from the

Club Sunshine Person who manages a pen and postage stamps to our esteemed District Governor.

We all matter and do what we can in making our Clubs, Zones, Regions and District the best they can

be for our Lions and those We Serve.

If you are changing positions this year, think about the Lion that is coming in behind you. Help

them to take up the reigns and keep the team moving forward. Turn over your records in good condi-

tion whether they are paper or digital. Offer to be available to them for those questions you may be

able to answer. We don’t want those who follow us to be reinventing the position.

This is the end of my three year stint as Global Leadership Team Coordinator and my final Leading

Lions article. It has been fun and rewarding. Also ending is my four year position on the District

Budget and Finance Committee and my position on the Humanitarian Foundation Board. This will

allow time for me to work on the developing District Disaster Response Team. I will also be doing

project work on the MD4 Membership Team. For the next two years, I will be at every Council of

Governors meeting for the MD4 Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ferrier is going to be a busy

boy.

As always, if you need me, please call or email. My motto is, “Whatever your game, I just want to

play and help you win.” Just today, PIP Bill Biggs described me as a King Maker. I think that is

aiming a little high, but the idea fits. What is your game?

Mike Ferrier

Global Leadership Team (GLT) Coordinator, District 4-C1

[email protected]

530-941-9977

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District 4-C1 Information & Calendar

Please be sure to visit http://district4c1lions.org/whats-new/calendar for long-range planning

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Council of Governors MD4 Student Speaker Contest - Pasadena

Council of Governors Pasadena

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Council of Governors Pasadena

OFFICERS TRAINING GRIDLEY, CA

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OFFICIAL FLAG DAY

ALL –STAR FOOTBALL OROVILLE

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FATHER’S DAY

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

WHGD/LPCCI—FOOTHILLLIONS

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CENT. TRAIN TO CHICAGO

___________ ARRIVE IN CHICAGO FOR INT. CONVEN-TION

INTER-NATIONAL CONVEN-TION

JUNE 30—JULY 4– CHICAGO

JUNE 2017

CENTENNIAL TRAIN TO

CHICAGO—ALL ABOARD

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SAVE THE DATE!

CLUB OFFICER SKILL TRAINING

SATURDAY, June 10th, 2017

9:30 AM—11:45 AM or 1:30 PM—3:45 PM

Gridley Lions Den

186 Washington Street

Gridley, CA

LAKEHEAD LIONS CLUB ANNOUNCES:

GREAT NEWS!

The Lakehead Lions Club recently re-

ceived notification from The MC Con-

nell Foundation that we were ap-

proved for a $36,272.00 grant to fund

a new heating/cooling system and

upgrades to their Lions

Club building! They owe a special

thank you to Lions David and Ann

Miller, Lion Bob Gilman, and all the

other Lions who worked so hard to

prepare the grant application. This

just goes to show that "hard work

does pay off!"


LOMA RICA FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB PRESENTS: LION’S PRIDE 1ST

ANNUAL COUNTRY CONCERT

AN EVENING OF AMAZING MUSIC!!

JUNE 10TH FROM 4:30 PM—10:30 PM

HEADLINING KENNY FRYE BAND

AUSTIN JAMES

THE JAMES AARON BAND

WHISTLING DIXIE

GENERAL ADMISSION—ADVANCE—$10

$15 THE DAY OF THE SHOW

WHERE: 5667 FRUITLAND ROAD

LOMA RICA, CA 95901

FREE DRY CAMPING AVAILABLE FOR TENTS AND 5TH WHEELS

VIP AVAILABLE!!!

Separate parking, own entrance, catered dinner

Air conditioned lounge, two free drink tickets

For more information please call: (530) 713-6777

Company tables available

No pets allowed—service animals welcome

Outside food/drinks prohibited - on site food vendors

Tickets available at:

Pizza Round Up, Ray Bradley’s Feed Store, Browns Valley Chevron

The Happy Viking, Boot Barn, Sutter Buttes Brewing

Rivers Edge Pub, Loma Rica Foothill Lions Club

Additional details/tickets at www.eventbright.com—1st Annual Lion’s Pride

Country Concert


SAVE THE DATE! THE WIZARD OF OZ!

Dear Lion’s Club Members,

Thank you for coordinating a special “Lion’s Club Night” at The Acting Company. As a group, you

get to take advantage of our group pricing, so you will get tickets for $15 instead of $18. I’m in the

process of setting up a group code online so your members can go to our website, put in the code,

and arrange their tickets. Members can also call our Box Of-

fice at (530) 751-1100, we are open Monday-Friday from 12-

2pm. Be sure to have your members say they are part of the

Lion’s Club to get the discount tickets. Tickets for the Wizard

of Oz will go online on May 1st, so please wait to arrange

tickets until then.

We have arranged seating, so it’s best to have

each party call or go online to arrange their own

tickets. We only have 66 tickets available that

night, so, be sure to let people know to get their

tickets in advance, as we sell out very quickly!

We’re so glad you’ll be spending time at our little

theater. We hope you enjoy the show!

Sincerely,

Carmen Smith,

Theater Manager

Lion’s Club at

The Acting Company

SAVE THE DATE

Sun, August 6 2pm

Tickets will go on sale May 1st.

The Acting Company

815 B Street, Yuba City, CA 95991

(530) 751-1100

[email protected]

www.actingcompany.org

DIRECTED BY BETSY JOHNSON & STEPH-

ANIE MCCLAIN -BOLLINGER

Written by I. Frank Baum—Auctions May

1—3rd.—Showing July 14—August 13

This classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl

travels over the rainbow to discover the magi-

cal power of home, has been entertaining audi-

ences for generations. Come with us as Doro-

thy, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and the

Cowardly Lion begin their quest in search of

the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to

send her home and grant her friends “a brain”,

“a heart” and “courage”! They will find them-

selves in trouble more than once on their jour-

ney, but ultimately find they had everything

they needed all along. This classic musical has

all of your favorite songs from the movie.


PARADISE HOST LIONS LIKES TO FISH—

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Mane Lion

Please email submissions for the Mane Lion to [email protected] by the 25th of the month. If you are unable to send submissions via email, they can be mailed to: Lion Sally P. Carter 12286 Scott Grant Road

Marysville, CA 95901 “OPEN YOURSELF TO GREAT

POSSIBILITIES” Thank you! Editor: Lion Sally P. Carter Foothill Lions Club of Loma Rica

District 4-C1 Information & Club News

DISTRICT 4-C1 ALL STAR

FOOTBALL

The Lions All-Star Foot-

ball is June 17th @ Harri-

son Stadium in Oroville.

Gates open at 4 P.M.. 8-

man kick off at 5 P.M. 11-man kicks off at 7:30

P.M.

Tickets are $10. each kids under 5 free

Thanks,

Launa Myers

Director

Lions All-Star Football 530-221-3333

DISTRICT GOVERNOR JAMIE HART VISIT-

ING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE FOOT-

HILL LIONS CLUB ANNUAL VETERAN’S

BBQ ON MAY 29, 2017—MEMORIAL DAY.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS

MOST IMPORTANT DAY .

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