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Volume 22 Issue 5 NOVEMBER 2016

DG JAMIE HART

WILLOWS LION CLUB

1st VDG MARIANNE KEESEE

Trinity Lake 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 1—7

Club News & Information 8—19

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”

District Governor’s Message Continued on Page 2

For those of you who missed the Dis-

trict meeting in Burney, one of the

focuses of the presentations con-

cerned Camp McCumber. Attendees

commented liking hearing the per-

sonal stories of counselors, who were

once campers, living with Type 1 Di-

abetes as well as what these kids

have to deal with on a daily basis to

manage their Diabetes from Dr. Ken

Logan. The following Saturday, I was

able to participate in the Lions work

day, being finally able to make my

way up to Camp McCumber, taking

part in doing needed tasks. I thought

I share my perceptions/experiences

in the hope to reveal the value of this

camp.

At the District meeting, Dr. Logan discussed, in layman’s term about what happens in the body in Type 1 Diabetes. Cells in the pancreas die off, leading to loss of insulin, needed

to control blood sugars. The kids at camp need to check their sugars 4 to 6 times a day. “Hawkeye”, a camper sponsored by the Alturas Lions Club, shared that he checks his sugars about 5 per day, then uses an injector pen according to the reading. Some of the 5 counselors also used an in-jector pen, while others used the in-sulin pump. One young lady indicat-ed her preference of injection as she is active in sports, with the pump tending to get in the way. The coun-selors, ranging in years of being a counselor from only 1 year to 7 years, also shared their favorite camp activi-ty. Some stated that campfire was one of their favorite events, getting to do skits. Others liked the educational training sessions. One or two liked it when there was nothing happening at all, so that they could spend some quality time getting to know their campers. A father of one of the camp-ers shared the initial sheer fear of the unknown of what to do to help his daughter deal with her condition.

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The Camp replaced this fear with confidence. The common thread throughout, was that everything was geared toward having fun.

The following week, I headed up to Camp McCumber, spending the night before the Lions Work Day

the following day. In the morning, the early arrivals were treated to a huge breakfast prepared by a young

couple who stay year round to manage the property. Next, a tour of the grounds let me see the difference

between “old town” of which the cabins were, shall we say, more rustic than “new town”, for example. I

then had the opportunity to fold one of the big flags that fly on the pole erected by the Enterprise Lions

Club near Cypress Avenue. It was spread it out on the basketball court then folded into a triangle. The

flag was so heavy, that it had to be loaded in a wheelbarrow to cart it to the bon fire, where it later was

retired. The ceremony for retiring the flags was interesting as well. Those present recited the Pledge of

Allegiance then heard the history of the various “flys” of the flag. Three Lions then picked up the flag at

each corner and tossed it into the center of the fire. For the 5th and last flag, I may have very well started

a new tradition of leading the song “You’re a grand ole flag”. There was some work duties as well to ac-

complish. Most of the group picked up cobble and sticks, branches and the like stirred up after the re-

placement of the septic system then later adding mulch to control future dust. Elsewhere, a new enclo-

sure was being built for the archery range and an extension to the roof over the door were added to some

of the cabins. There was also a moving dedication of 2 paddleboats, Dan Miller I & II. All in all, it was a

very rewarding, inspiring and memorable experience, enforcing to me what Lion Steve Essing said at the

District meeting, that Camp McCumber is a valuable asset. It is important to support it whether through

helping out with work projects, sponsoring a camper, donating funds for special needs like the dock and

septic system repair, buying ads in the All-Star Football program and/or honoring a fellow Lion with a

Buck Pride, Stan Story or Ken and Ann Eaton award.

District 4-C1 Information

AN IN-SIGHT-FULL DAY

An In-Sight-Full Day was held on Friday, September 23rd at the Enloe Conference Center in Chico.

Approx. 20 exhibitors were present, showing their many resources to the blind and visually impaired.

Pictures include our District Governor Jamie talking with Butte County Supervisor Maureen Kirk at

the District LCI exhibit, and with PDG Bob Trueax about Camp McCumber Camp for Diabetic kids.

Thank you to members of the Forest Ranch, Paradise Busi-

ness & Pro-

fessional,

Chico

Breakfast,

Oroville

Ophir,

Gridley and

Hamilton

City Lions

Club for

your help!

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I received good news this weekend while attending the Council of Governor’s meeting in Burlingame.

The California Lions foundation has received the approval from IRS that we have been waiting for. This

means we can start accepting donations and building the fund. In no time we will be ready to accept

grant applications from California Lions clubs. We have brochures available with information about the

Foundation and I will give a short presentation on the subject at the next District meeting in Sutter De-

cember 3rd. Elsewhere in this newsletter is a short announcement about CLF.

This means that soon, small clubs in California will be able to apply for matching grants up to $10,000 to

help them fund projects. Maybe your club has something in mind to do for your community but the

costs are just out of reach for your fundraising capabilities. This Foundation will be able to help you re-

alize your goals. With the approval of your District Governor the district can have up to 2 active grants at

a time. Keep this possibility in mind when planning your projects for next year.

Other good news coming out of the meeting this weekend is that California is plus on membership in

the first quarter of this year. We are plus over 300 members. Good work Lions! If you have new mem-

bers in your club be sure to promote the Proud Lion program. Information is located in your District

Directory. And it is a great way to provide orientation for that new member. Lets help our new members

enjoy this new experience of Lionism.

This year as we gather with family and friends to give thanks for all we have, let’s give thanks for all the

opportunities we have to serve. I know what lies in the Lion heart and I know that we need to serve. It

is at the very core of our being. I give thanks every day for the opportunity to stand with the Lions of

District 4-C1 and serve our communities.

Blessings to all!

Marianne Keesee, 1st Vice District Governor 4-C1


California Lions Foundation

Fellow Lions of District 4-C1

I am excited about the birth of our own California Lions Foundation (CLF). The objective of the CLF is to

provide matching grants between $500 - $10,000 for Lions service projects in California. CLF will also

accept donations for specified projects so long as the service project falls within the scope of the CLF

and is eligible to be treated as a tax-deductible donation under IRC 501(c)(3). Please see the attached

brochure for more information.

CLF could receive its IRC 501(c)(3) designation from IRS as early as the end of this month, at which time

CLF can accept donations that are tax deductible to the donor. Your CLF Board of Directors asks that

each Lion, Lions club and District within MD4 consider the CLF when preparing and reviewing its chari-

ties budget.

Within its mission and grant limits, CLF will help address significant service needs in California. Please

note that CLF is not duplicating services or grants available from LCIF and other foundations or sources.

There are nine other state wide Lions foundations that have been highly successful and I know we can

do the same.

For more information, please contact 1st VDG Marianne Keesee at (530) 351-4463.

1st VDG Marianne Keesee

Etna Scott Valley Lions Club

District 4-C1


BLUE SKIES AND TAILWINDS

Well, not a lot of flying for me the next week or so but I am very grateful for the rain.

One of the things I love about flying is once the wheels leave the ground there is an en-

tirely new perspective of your everyday surroundings. I am often asked if I ever get

tired of seeing the “same old thing”. My reply is “never”, because everyday there is

something different happening. The ground looks a little greener, there is more snow

on the mountains; the fog is creeping over the ridge from Weaverville, sights never

seen from the ground. In the spring there are carpets of yellow and purple flowers. I

fly the same areas many times over a week, sometimes two or three times in the same

day with students; there are lots of changes that occur every day if only one looks.

Being an officer at the district level has given me a new perspective on Lions and how

things look in the bigger picture. When you get a little “higher” as a Lion you see how

all the club activities come together; how each part (individual clubs) contributes to

make the big picture of “WE SERVE”. This club activity is an ever changing pallet

with clubs constantly taking on new members, new projects and new ways of running

their clubs. We figure ways to work together as a family. Differences of opinion are

going to happen but we as Lions are committed to making our clubs work as a team.

The district and the multiple district as well as International have lots of tools for

working out any issues that might arise with membership, projects, or any other con-

cerns members may have. We all need an open mind to be able to see the bigger pic-

ture of how we can all work together to serve our communities. I would urge clubs to

take advantage of our GMT and GLT leaders as their specific task is to keep us all on

track so that we can do the most good

I am off to another Council of Governors meeting to gain even more perspective. I will

have a report on what was covered in the next issue of the “Mane Lion”.

Keep the dirty side down and enjoy the flight!

Sue Kerr

2nd VDG 4-C1

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Leading Lions

Adventure

“An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an ad-

venture wrongly considered.” ~ G.K. Chesterton ~

I believe there are two types of people, those who seek adventure and those that do not understand it. Life is an adventure in

itself. It is full of new experiences, people and places. Even those things that are familiar can surprise us when seen in a new

light or different circumstance.

Those who enjoy life the most are the ones that realize the adventure is there to be had if it is, as Mr. Chesterton put it, rightly

considered. We, as Lions Leaders, should be looking for the way to describe the adventure in our activities rather than just

spending time or being an inconvenience. For us, there are two ways to do that. The first is the fun of comradery of working

with our friends, fellow Lions and those wonderful people who support us with their time and assets. The second is the joy in

the service we provide, such as knowing that we are finding children with poor eyesight who do not know their detriment. We

know the good that we do, but do we frame it in the best way.

Look for opportunities to turn inconvenience into adventure. Even getting lost is an adventure; My Carla and I found that out

on our honeymoon. Preparing your garden beds is an adventure. There are worms and bugs and smells and the prospects of

next year’s crop. Even going grocery shopping is an adventure. There are always new people to meet or just observe and oc-

casionally you run into friends or family unexpectedly. Think of it like going to the zoo and you are the animal that is being

fed by your efforts. Have you ever had a hotdog at Costco and watched the wildlife go by? Take that same thought to White

Cane Days, you club fund raisers and every time you are out there wearing your vest. There are wonderful people who want to

help us. There is great adventure in showing them how they can.

I have worked with clubs recently who did not effectively share the adventure of what they are doing with their members to

solidify commitment to their cause. In one case, it caused two people to walk off their task before it was completed. This led

to four people resigning from the club and the potential demise of the club itself. We were able to help the club past misun-

derstanding to recapture the adventure of a proper Lions life.

If you can turn inconvenience into adventure, think what the true joys of life will become. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote,

”Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”

Mike Ferrier

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

[email protected]

530-941-9977

District 4-C1 Information

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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

1 23 4 4 5

SHASTA LAKE VETS

PARADE

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

VETERAN’S DAY—SEVERAL CLUBS

LOMA RICA LIONESS VET’S DINNER

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

27 28 29 30 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3

CABINET MEETING SUTTER

NOVEMBER 2016

A Celebration of Peace 2016-2017

Lion Sharon Hinton is the District 4-C1 Chairman for the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest.

Lion Sharon can be reached at (530) 282-7966 or you may reach her by email at

[email protected].

http://district4c1lions.org/whats-new/calendar

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PLEASE NOTE:

THE DATES OF THE DISTRICT 4-C1 CONVENTION HAS BEEN

CHANGED DUE TO A CONFLICT WITH ANOTHER EVENT - KOOL

APRIL NIGHTS”. THE CONVENTION WILL BE HELD ONE WEEK

EARLIER. APRIL 21—23, 2017

WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

SUBMITTED BY CABINET SECRETARY, MELANIE HUNTER


Our focus this month is on youth. The greatest impact our district has made this last couple of years is the

vision screening we do with the cameras. School nurses have said over and over how much these vision

screenings have freed up their time so that they can do meaningful follow up with students. We see these stu-

dents for a couple of minutes, take a picture of their eyes and send them on their way. We have no way of

knowing what the impact is on each of these young lives. The nurses get information right away on which

student needs to be seen by a professional, parents are contacted and help is on the way. We, as Lions step in

if a student cannot afford glasses. No child shoul ever have to suffer the consequences of not being able to

see properly.

There are many consequences of not being able to see well. There can be behavior problems, students can be

labeled “stupid” or “lazy” because they cannot complete assignments. Some conditions such as dyslexia or a

condition where the letters move around as the child looks at them take special attention. We Lions help out

with all these conditions. We should be proud of the steps we take to help these children. We do this without

expecting thanks; we just want to see each child reach his or her potential. I can tell you that I have not spent

any White Cane Day without at least one person coming up to me to give a story of how Lions helped them or

a relative and how grateful they are for the Lions stepping up and helping them with glasses or an operation.

Our goal this month is to help any child in need, whether it is glasses, school supplies, coats to help them

through a cold winter or food to keep them healthy. These children should all have the chance to meet their

full potential and we as Lions are there to help.

The motto for Kaiser Cement many years ago (on their pink trucks), was “Find a Need and Fill It”. It is a

good one for Lions too.

Let’s make sure we give our youth their wings to live a wonderful and fulfilling life.

2nd VDG Sue Kerr


Redding Breakfast Lions Club

The club had a busy summer.

Let me start at the beginning. Back on March 17, 2016 our own Lion Kurt Tollefson was invited to be

“Principal for the Day”. Susanna Winstead of Sycamore School gave out the invitation.

He was delighted for the opportunity to see first-hand what a day in the life of a principal of an elementary

school was like.

Kurt came away with a new appreciation for the tough job a true and dedicated principal of a challenging

school had on her plate.

He shared with us his experience and we were moved to see how we as the Lions could help.

Over the next few months we attended a few school functions to see what they were doing at the school.

Where we expected typical child behavior was not happening. They were actually polite. So whatever they

were doing was working.

Kurt, Gary and I had a meeting with Susanna on June 8th. She invited Olivia LaField to join us. After we had a

discussion of how the Lions could be involved, Olivia gave us what she envisioned.

The vision was a room that trauma children could escape to calm down. Once calmed down they could return

to class. In this room these kids could learn how to self-regulate. It would be called PALZ room.

On June 13th we started work on the room. Many of us came each week until the room was finally completed.

It took months and the final touches were done in September.

An amazingly transformed room, which no longer resembled a classroom. The room has made a huge differ-

ence. The environment of peacefulness is extremely calming. Children are being able to teach themselves

with guidance of how to relax their mind to function and react appropriately.

With the “Skills of Independence” that Olivia is teaching in the school has had a huge impact on the children.

The PALZ (Peace and Love Zone) room has helped really troubled kids. The ones that were throwing fits in

the classroom, totally out of control behavior, kids that were fighting, crying, etc. If you can take a child and

transform their life everybody wins. They become an asset to the world not a burden. Intervening at a young

age can make all the difference.

Since the room is such a terrific place, they had another issue to deal with. Kids that would act up so they

could go to the room. Never to be out done by children’s ingenuity, students were now required to accomplish

certain things. Once done, they were rewarded with time in the room.

When we could see the impact of this project on the long term and how we all benefit, it became a mission.

The Redding Breakfast Lions Club adopted Sycamore School and will continue to support the cause.

Mary Stephenson Web Editor http://reddingbreakfastlionsclub.com/


The Gridley Lions were very

busy this year at the Butte

County Fair. One of our big

fundraisers is always helping

with beverage sales during

the fair. This year we also

participated in a display

booth in the Flower Bowl. It

was a great way to let our

community know about all

the ways we help. Not only

that, but we won a second

place ribbon for our efforts.

Submitted by Gridley Lion President Linda Presley

GRIDLEY LIONS CLUB ACTIVITIES

OROVILLE OPHIR LIONS CLUB —DISTRICT PULL TAB REPORT

SUBMITTED BY LION NORMA PENIX, CHAIRMAN—DISTRICT 4-C1

October 1, 2016 Year Totals (to date)

Anderson—73 lbs.8.15 oz. Anderson—73 lbs. 8.15 oz. Hamilton City—2 lbs. 1.25 oz.

Weaverville—23 lbs. 3.0 oz. Chico—43 lbs. 4.20 oz. Lakehead—7 lbs. 14.90 oz.

Lakehead—3 lbs. 2.65 oz. Enterprise—5.20 oz. Oroville 8 lbs. 2.90 oz.

Oroville — 2 lbs. 15.15 oz. Forest Ranch—4 lbs. 4.10 oz. Redding Host—8.3 oz.

Fort Jones—5 lbs. 12.0 Weaverville—23 lbs. 3.0 oz.

Willows—1 lb. 7.0 oz. No Name CVS Bag—2.0 lb. 15 oz.

GRAND TOTAL—173 lbs. 3.15 oz. - OUR GOAL—600 lbs.


CALLING ALL MELVIN JONES FELLOWS

If you are currently a Melvin Jones Fellow and have not yet

purchased your raffle ticket for a chance to win a Progressive Fellow-

ship, now is the time. Tickets are $25 each and we are selling only 40

chances. I’d like to have the drawing at our December District Meet-

ing at Sutter. We need to sell only 12 more tickets.

Thank you to all of the Lions and Clubs who have already purchased.

The winner of this raffle will be recognized at our February 12 Melvin

Jones Breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Redding.

Please send the attached raffle slip to me at

3733 N. Hwy. 3

Etna, CA 96027

Checks should be made out to Lions District 4-C1/LCIF.

PDG Maggie Robeson

LCIF District Coordinator

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PROGRESSIVE MELVIN JONES RAFFLE

Name____________________________ Club__________________________


LCIF NOTES

Clubs of District 4-C1:

I’d like to congratulate the Hayfork Lions for being the first club in our District to

become a 100% Contributing Member Club for LCIF. They are one of only 10 clubs

in all California to be credited on the report I received recently.

The Fort Jones Lions have also become a 100% Contributing Member Club and I

congratulate and thank them.

If you would like your club to be included in this elite group, it takes a minimum do-

nation of $20 for each club member. The donation counts toward a Melvin Jones

Fellowship. From now until June 30, 2017 the big push is to raise $30 million world

-wide so that LCIF qualifies for matching funds from the Gates Foundation and GAVI

to continue in efforts to eliminate measles. The Measles Initiative is also called

“One Shot, One Life” because it takes only one dollar to protect against measles.

If your club is interested in donating, please e-mail me and I will send you the

forms. I am also selling the Contributing Member pins --$20 for brass, $50 for sil-

ver, and $100 for gold. Again, your donation counts toward a Melvin Jones.

I thank all our District clubs for continuing to support our Foundation.

PDG Maggie Robeson

LCIF District Coordinator


ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FOOTBALL?

Lions All-Star Football

Committee is looking for new committee members.

We meet once a month @ M & M Restaurant in Red Bluff (1st Tues-

day)

Any questions, please contact Ray Odom @ 826-3721 or

Launa Myers @ work # 221-3333.

Thank you,

Launa Myers

Director

Lions All-Star Football

530-221-3333

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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 sh

District 4-C1 Information & Club News

OFFICIAL VISITATION - DG JAMIE HART

FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB OF LOMA RICA & LOMA RICA LIONESS

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Both the Foothill Lions Club and the Loma Rica Lioness were honored to have DG Jamie Hart, RC

Bill Paden and his lovely wife, Norma, visit our club and enjoy the dinner prepared by the Lioness.

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